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Software & Accessories / Re: Mac Book Pro or Asus N55SF or something else for photo editing?

« on: March 07, 2012, 12:12:15 AM »

Hey guys, what laptop would you buy for photo editing? Thx for the help

Mac Book Pro 15"
Asus N55SF 15"
or something else?

Since you don't seem to be on a very tight budget you may also want to look at the Sony Z series laptop which is a nicely designed and reasonably powerful laptop by itself but what makes it an excellent choice for photo editing is the docking station that contains an external GPU.

http://reviews.cnet.com/laptops/sony-vaio-z/4505-3121_7-34845466.html#reviewPage1

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-VPC-Z216GX-13-1-Inch-Laptop-Black/dp/B0059095Z2/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1327130315&sr=8-2

I haven't tested it yet but it's most likely going to be my next laptop (combo) since I have been very satisfied with Sony's laptops over the past 5 years...

I changed my mind and got a MBP instead... ;-)

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Lenses / Re: Replacement suggestions for 17-40mm f/4 L

« on: March 07, 2012, 12:04:25 AM »

I vote for the 16-35 f/2.8II - Have taken thousands of great shots with it.
You should be able to find a used copy for around USD 1,000.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Locking Mode Dial.

« on: March 06, 2012, 05:20:10 PM »

When upgrading to 1D series I fell in love with the mode buttons. However, a lock for the mode dial would be a major improvement. 

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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon 7D Mark II specs wishlist.

« on: March 04, 2012, 01:26:49 AM »

the 45-point AF system of the 1D4

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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon 7D Mark II specs wishlist.

« on: March 04, 2012, 12:01:10 AM »

Since this is a wishlist - built in battery grip would be great!

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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon 7D Mark II specs wishlist.

« on: March 03, 2012, 11:50:45 PM »

How about a lock for the mode dial?  I'm always inadvertently changes modes when I change lenses, etc.

I would even propose to substitute the mode dial by a quick selection button (as in 1D4).

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EOS Bodies / Re: I hope 5dx , 45 million pixels

« on: March 03, 2012, 03:57:58 AM »

Good luck!

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Speedlites, Printers, Accessories / Re: Alternatives to the GP-E2 GPS Geotagger?

« on: March 03, 2012, 03:56:25 AM »

The EyeFi Pro X2 got a geotagging function as well, have not tested it though...
http://www.eye.fi/products/prox2

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Lenses / Re: two new lenses vs 5D3 Kit

« on: March 03, 2012, 12:40:25 AM »

I have been struggling for a few months with my purchase decisions on new lens and body.
I currently own 30D and 50mm 1.4 prime, and wanted to get additional lens and new body.
With the 5D3 full spec and pricing tag, I am considering the following two options:

• Get 5D3 with 24-105 kit
• Wait on body and get 24mm 1.4 & 70-200 2.8 II

I have immediate need to take indoor low light group picture as well as indoor telescope pictures, and my 50mm prime is either too limiting or too short.
One additional question: if I go with the second option, will I be able to take advantage of the two L lenses on my 30D camera? (beside the crop factor I am aware of?)

Thank you in advance for your advise.

Go for the kit!

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Software & Accessories / Re: recommend me a backpack

« on: March 03, 2012, 12:17:27 AM »

I can only recommend the Gura Gear Kiboko 22L... it'll be the last backpack you buy, unless you get a 600 or 800.. then you'll need a Kiboko 30L

http://www.guragear.com

Gura gear must really pay extraordinary high amounts of money for every click leading from canonrumors to their website - Canon Guy isn't missing a single chance to advertise.

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Software & Accessories / Re: recommend me a backpack

« on: March 02, 2012, 02:14:34 AM »

Can anyone recommend a backback that'll fit a 1D4 + 300mm 2.8 attached?

1D4 with 400 F2.8L attached fits into my LowePro ProTrekker 400AW, so should be no problem with the 300 2.8L...

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EOS Bodies / Re: 5D3 Electronic Level

« on: March 02, 2012, 01:03:32 AM »

Since I got spoiled with the electronic level on my 7D I really miss it on my 1D4...

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Software & Accessories / Re: what bag for my canon Kata 467 or Lowepro versapack 200

« on: February 27, 2012, 11:22:12 PM »

I have got 3 Lowepro camera bags - they're all very robust and of high quality. I can recommend the brand in general but cannot give you specific advice as to which of the 2 bags you mentioned would suit your needs better.

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Lenses / Re: What happened to the DO lenses?

« on: February 27, 2012, 12:23:19 AM »

Well, at least the 400 F4 DO has its justified place in the Canon lens set-up being a lightweight super telephoto lens. I tried it once at my local Canon dealer and was amazed how light it is compared to the 400 F2.8L which obviously is a stop faster. For a good price I would consider getting a used copy of the 400 F4 DO as a travel super tele well knowing that the IQ and contrast could not put up with its big L brother...

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Software & Accessories / Re: Tripod weight rating advice

« on: February 26, 2012, 05:03:13 PM »

Tripods and heads have weight ratings.  Are these ratings set by the material strength directly?  What type of knockdown factor is required to ensure stability?

I am using a Manfrotto 055CXPRO4 carbon fiber tripod which according to its specs supports up to 8kg of load. However I frequently 'overload' it when using a Manfrotto 393 head (1.6kg) + 1d4 (1.2kg w/o battery) + 400 2.8L (6.1kg) + teleconverter (0.3kg) and did not notice any instability with the center column extended, even without a counterweight.

Not sure if all tripods could be overloaded without a negative impact on stability though...