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EOS Bodies / Re: Is it too early for the first "The Canon 1DX sucks" posting?
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EOS Bodies / Re: F1 Silverstone - advice with the 5D MkIII AF
« on: June 25, 2012, 10:38:15 AM »yep mode 2 for panning if you remember to flick the switch i am always forgetting with my 70-200 lol
Even worse, you have to remember to change it back to Mode 1 when you do not pan with your lens
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EOS Bodies / Re: Follow-up poll: If you're not buying a 5D3 due to price....
« on: June 25, 2012, 10:00:25 AM »Some people have budgets and actually stick to them.
I agree! In addition some people who have the 5D Mark II and shoot landscapes use the money for something more useful like lens(es).
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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Canon 5D Mrk II & 500D Image Question
« on: June 25, 2012, 09:57:17 AM »
Interesting! By the exact same settings you mean at least: Mode manual, Raw, ISO, Shutter Speed and Apperture? (and ALO and HTP off)
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Lenses / Re: Most requested lenses for replacement?
« on: June 25, 2012, 09:17:10 AM »
EF16-35mm f/2.8L II: It is better than version I at 16-20mm and worse in 28-35mm !!! This is a joke! It has to be a superset (in quality)
in all focal lengths to be a worthy upgrade.
EF100-400mm L or EF400mm f/4.6L or both: Canon has to update at least one of them (actually it has to update both of them...)
the 100-400 for additional sharpness, weather sealing and better IS and the 400 for IS.
in all focal lengths to be a worthy upgrade.
EF100-400mm L or EF400mm f/4.6L or both: Canon has to update at least one of them (actually it has to update both of them...)
the 100-400 for additional sharpness, weather sealing and better IS and the 400 for IS.
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EOS Bodies / Re: Upgrade from 400D to 5D MKII after 5 years, thoughts?
« on: June 24, 2012, 09:40:50 AM »
Good move! You can add a Canon EF85mm 1.8 and/or a Canon EF135mm f/2.0 and enjoy taking portraits even more.
(I have 5DII with the above lenses. I admit I use more the 135mmf/2.0 but the 85mm is very value for money)
Enjoy...
(I have 5DII with the above lenses. I admit I use more the 135mmf/2.0 but the 85mm is very value for money)
Enjoy...
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EOS Bodies / Re: Follow-up poll: If you're not buying a 5D3 due to price....
« on: June 20, 2012, 12:39:41 PM »
Being an amateur 5D Mark II user that uses the camera mostly for landscapes I find the 5D mark III not worth the money at all.
Apart from the obvious improvements in AF, fps and (less so in) noise I think it has introduced some drawbacks too.
1. Not an easily user replaceable screen! What were they thinking? They could have used the same screens as in 5D Mark II and let people use third party if they desire so. For example I use Canon's grid screen for now.
2. Unless someone convinces me otherwise I suspect it has stronger AA filter hence the problems in all but Canon software and the recent corrections in Canon's DPP. But adding PP sharpening does not seem the same as being sharp in the first place.
3. No Magic Lantern (for now)... OK this is not Canon't fault obviously but I mentioned it for completeness...
Apart from the obvious improvements in AF, fps and (less so in) noise I think it has introduced some drawbacks too.
1. Not an easily user replaceable screen! What were they thinking? They could have used the same screens as in 5D Mark II and let people use third party if they desire so. For example I use Canon's grid screen for now.
2. Unless someone convinces me otherwise I suspect it has stronger AA filter hence the problems in all but Canon software and the recent corrections in Canon's DPP. But adding PP sharpening does not seem the same as being sharp in the first place.
3. No Magic Lantern (for now)... OK this is not Canon't fault obviously but I mentioned it for completeness...
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EOS Bodies / Re: 5D Mk III vs D800/E, is the 5D3 better at anything?
« on: June 20, 2012, 12:30:26 PM »At 10 seconds a frame they would make great sports cams - for chess... That's a sport too!
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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: 5D Mark II got a light leak too (through the mic-input connector)
« on: June 20, 2012, 08:42:07 AM »
Have you performed a test that confirms this or you mentioned something you read?
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Lenses / Re: Recommendations for vacation lenses and gear
« on: June 18, 2012, 11:15:59 AM »
Don't forget the tripod (preferrably a small one) ...
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Lenses / Re: Recommendations for vacation lenses and gear
« on: June 18, 2012, 11:13:24 AM »
5d3, 24-105, 50 1.4, 430 ex ii and a 70-200 f/4 IS is NOT too much.
I believe that you will regret if you don't bring your gear with you.
I believe that you will regret if you don't bring your gear with you.
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Lenses / Re: Help picking lenses for vacation!
« on: June 15, 2012, 08:05:30 PM »
Take all but 70-200 (it is too bulky otherwise I would suggest to take it too).
Also get a tripod. If possible rent a TS-E (17 or 24,17 if you need reallly wide) and leave the 17-40 back.
Ignore the fisheye.
Also get a tripod. If possible rent a TS-E (17 or 24,17 if you need reallly wide) and leave the 17-40 back.
Ignore the fisheye.
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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Need help - advice for event photography, urgent
« on: June 15, 2012, 12:17:33 PM »Also, try to relax a bit! It'll be nerve racking for you, I'm sure, especially since there is so much pressure on you since you work at this company. Also, if you do rent equipment, have them pay for it. It's the least they can do.
I agree 100%. Otherwise you may not even rent a flash! Your camera has one and you can combine it with high ISO!!!!
(OK I am half-joking now but you get the point...)In addition I would be calm. Anyway your pictures no matter what will be MUCH better than no pictures at all. If they were really interested they would hire a pro.
So try to have fun
P.S Unfortunately if they do like your pictures they will ask again in the future ...
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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: 5D mk II still a viable option?
« on: June 15, 2012, 06:18:07 AM »I'm about to make the move to FF and thanks to this post, it will be the 5D MKII 24-105 kit over the 5D MKIII body only and still have money left over. I've been tossing it up over the last few weeks regarding which option to get but as I was reminded over and over again reading the 7 pages of this topic, I will probably not need the extra FPS and AF as my main interest is in landscape and portraits.
Thanks for convincing me to make the right choice based on what I like to shoot rather than how old the technology may or may not be
I had the camera for a long time. You won't be disappointed. As I mentioned many times and people are getting tired of reading, I really really regret selling that when I bought the 5D Mark III. I really wish I had kept it now.
I do have the 5D Mark II and I am very satisifed. I will not upgrade to 5D mark III for the following reasons:
1st: price. It is too expensive for what it offers. It is not Value for money.
With less money I bought a TS-E 17mm and I am very happy with it
2nd: AA filter? I am afraid 5D Mark III is softer than 5D Mark II due to more powerful AA filter. It is very strange that Canon had to "fix" DPP and the 5DIII was softer when other applications were used (for example Lightroom). To me this screems as softness unless someone with internal information explains.
3rd: They crippled it on purpose. With a 17 times more powerful processor they could make it 7 or 8 fps.
4. Non easily replaceable screen.
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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: shutter cycles
« on: June 11, 2012, 09:39:46 PM »i just had my shutter explode on my 5Dc last fall. canon replaced it and cleaned the whole camera for $200.00. well worth the price!
final shutter count was 186,000 on a 150k rated shutter.
The 5Dc has a 100k rated shutter not 150k. But this shows how good the shutter is (since it lasted 86% more).