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PowerShot / Re: A New Large Sensor PowerShot Coming [CR1]

« on: May 08, 2013, 07:07:39 PM »

Full frame G10 with fixed 40mm pancake, where are you?


/dreaming

Keep on dreaming.........................

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Lenses / Re: Canon 85L II AF speed on 5D III???

« on: May 08, 2013, 09:16:22 AM »

To all 5D III owners,
How do you like the AF speed of Canon 85L II on your 5D III?

I'm thinking adding this lens to my gear.

Thank you,
Dylan

Thanks everyone for your feedbacks. Rental will arrive this weekend. Decision will be made once I played with it. I will keep everyone updated; buy or not buy

Dylan

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Lenses / Re: Canon 40mm vs 50mm f/1.4

« on: May 07, 2013, 09:13:58 AM »

I used to own 50 f1.4...AF speed is better than current 40mm. @ f2.8 50mm is very sharp. Same for 40mm. I don't like the AF noise on 40mm. It feels cheap, but hey, it's $150 lens cap . 40mm is great lens if you want to go light.

The new Sigma 35mm f1.4 is not a bad idea in term of sharpness @ wide open.

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EOS Bodies / Re: AF "Cases" for use with Dance Photography

« on: May 07, 2013, 09:00:21 AM »

My 4yrs daughter is taking Princes Pallet Class, I usually shoot with AI Servo, Case #2, 5point or 9point expansion. Nailed every times.

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Do you trust your camera?

« on: May 06, 2013, 09:57:01 PM »

Yes, I trust my 5d3 using single point AF on Any cross-type point's @ Any Aperture on a still subject.

+1.... and when the kids start running, I use AI Servo with 8points exp mode, option #2. Keeper is very high. Another reason to love CF Lexar 1000X.

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Lenses / Re: Poll: Most Wanted New Lenses of 2013.

« on: May 06, 2013, 07:16:08 PM »

14-24 is my vote, plus 85L with faster AF.

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Lenses / Re: 35 & 85 or 50 & 100 for photographing kids

« on: May 05, 2013, 02:26:22 PM »

I'm not sure I want 85L II, since my kids are quite active.

So are mine.  But even active kids stop to smell the flowers...


EOS 5D Mark II, EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM @ 1/60 s, f/1.8, ISO 400


EOS 5D Mark II, EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM @ 1/320 s, f/2.2, ISO 100


EOS 7D, EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM, 1/250 s, f/2.2, ISO 100

Neuro....the 3rd pic is so CUTE

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Lenses / Re: 35 & 85 or 50 & 100 for photographing kids

« on: May 05, 2013, 01:55:40 PM »

Is the AF of the 85mm 1.2 II fast enough to shoot kids who are almost always on the move

I asked same question few days ago. Many owners claimed is ok on 1D X, has higher voltages than 5D III. Others owners seem not happy with AF speed, howver, very happy with IQ. I'm not sure I want 85L II, since my kids are quite active.

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1D X Sample Images / Re: Any Thing shot with a 1Dx

« on: May 05, 2013, 10:17:16 AM »

1Dx 70-200f/2.8 II, Shot @ f/8 & 1/250th ISO200

Awesome shot eml58. It looks like one of National GEO photos

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EOS Bodies / Re: Buy 1DX now or wait for an upgrade?

« on: May 05, 2013, 12:44:27 AM »

Right now, I am just taking pictures of books. I want the camera for the best still pictures there are. I went on Sigma's site and saw that pictures there were significantly better than what my camera produces. I want that same quality.

I have a 18-55mm and a 55-250mm. Both Canon. I am pleased with both. I am not a specialist in cameras though.

@ OP - 1D X is not the best camera to photograph books, unless those books have wings.

For still shooting, get 5D II, 6D or 5D III. Sell all your current lenses and start with L primes and/or 24-70 f2.8 II.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon service centers are some better than others?

« on: May 05, 2013, 12:26:17 AM »

I'm 15mins away from service center in Irvine, CA. I'm happy with their service.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Buy 1DX now or wait for an upgrade?

« on: May 03, 2013, 11:37:18 PM »

What is the verdict?

BUY IT....I don't see the point of waiting for replacement. Most 5D III owners would drooling for 1D X, including myself

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Lenses / Re: Keep my 70-200 f/4 IS?

« on: May 03, 2013, 11:31:03 PM »

After using the f/2.8 for a couple of weeks, I decided to the sell the f/4.  The IS is noticeably better and for me, having f/2.8 as an option makes it much more versatile for me.  I would typically bring the f/4 to my event and wildlife work, but would also have to bring my faster prime lenses, whereas now I can just bring one lens.  So the smaller lens actually ended up taking up more room and being heavier because of the need to bring my 135 and other lenses with it.

If I was just interested in landscape or travel photography, the f/4 (along with the 17-40 and 240-105) would do me fine, but for the work I do, the f/2.8 seems to be the lens I've been missing!

For me, selling f4 is a right choice.

Just don't ask this same question when you ready for 24-70 f2.8 II. I'm sure you know what to do with your 24-105

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Technical Support / Re: 10 Stop ND Filter - Metering

« on: May 03, 2013, 09:27:36 AM »

+1.....As Neuro mentioned Metering with Live View

I bought a cheap 10stops ND on Ebay and I'm not quite happy with it yet. B&W will be my next try. Here are some shots with cheap 10stop ND;
http://albums.phanfare.com/isolated/M1nm8hSw/1/5775527

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Lenses / Re: Anyone upgraded from their 24-70L to 24-70L MKII?

« on: May 03, 2013, 09:14:13 AM »

I currently have a stellar copy of the mkI 24-70L and I'm very happy with it. But the mkII sure does look tempting...but it's not on my priority list at the moment. It's a big cost for a little improvement.

So was I. I had both copies of the 24-70L. I had a stellar copy of the Mk. I but decided to let go of it as the Mk II is lighter &  the lens hood is more discreet compared to Mark I. Most of all, I am impressed with the sharpness and contrast of the Mark II and it is indeed worth the investment. 

Ah cool, good for you bud! It sure looks like a nice lens. I'm more of a prime lens user, so my 24-70L isn't as heavily used as some. So I'm not too fussed about changing it up. But if a new ef 35mm f1.4 II L comes out....I'll be all over one of those!

One thing for sure that 24-70 II can't beat prime is shallow DOF.  50L is the only L prime I use. I love the bokeh of this lens.