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Lenses / Re: Canon EF 24-70 f/2.8L II

« on: February 06, 2012, 10:37:42 AM »

If that's it, and it doesn't come with IS at that price, I'm very happy that I just bought the current version 

in my opinion, the current version leaves a lot to desire. In particular weak 2.8 sharpness and mediocre mid contrast killed it for me (had one, sold it). If they fix it and we see a similar improvement as the 70-200 did, I'm happy

Glad they didn't incorporate IS, for me at least. I like it on longer lenses, but I don't think I would use it a lot on this lens, and I'd still pay for it - in hard currency upon purchasing, and after a long day of shooting, in neck and shoulders since it all just adds up to the weight

Agreed. Despite the steep price, i'd certainly pay that much to actually have great 2.8 and improved image quality across the frame (and hopefully without the field curvature). if they can improve IQ similar to the 70-200mm II, i won't ever need another canon lens. Perhaps i just 3 bad versions over the years but i won't buy another normal focal length zoom until they step up their IQ.

I don't have any issues with sharpness at 2.8 but I could surely use IS for low light on this zoom range. Now I'm forced to use my 70-200 most of the time in that kind of situations...

Also, I find it a bit disturbing that they moved the mounting of the lens hood to the front which moves with the lens while zooming....the current version is fixed, so I predict worse weather sealing after some time of use...

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Lenses / Re: Canon EF 24-70 f/2.8L II

« on: February 06, 2012, 09:59:55 AM »

If that's it, and it doesn't come with IS at that price, I'm very happy that I just bought the current version 

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Lenses / Re: Canon Rebates Extended Until March 3, 2012?

« on: February 05, 2012, 01:02:00 PM »

Why no rebates over her in Belgium? 

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EOS Bodies / Re: *UPDATE* New High-End DSLR Later in February [CR3]

« on: January 30, 2012, 03:42:22 PM »

I just got a rumor from a Chinese photo forum, there will be a New Model(not an upgrade model from current one)to be announced in March, it just said it will sit between 5d and 1d! And the specs are great(it didn't mention the details), but the price will be much more expensive than the 5d mark ii!

I dont know how reliable the source is!

ah the much rumoured and expected 3D  that's not a new rumor 

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EOS Bodies / Re: *UPDATE* New High-End DSLR Later in February [CR3]

« on: January 30, 2012, 07:54:12 AM »

I really hope for two more ff's 

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EOS Bodies / Re: *UPDATE* 5D Mark III - February 7, 2012 [CR2]

« on: January 29, 2012, 03:16:43 AM »

lol d800 is coming next week good luck waiting for the 5dmk3

so?  And no, it's in two weeks 

So Canon was just waiting for Nikon to then release theirs, this is cat and mouse game for me: Nikon cat and Canon mouse.

And with the pro-line Nikon was completely caught by surprise with the 1D X and had to quickly update their D3s just no to lose face in the Olympics.  Also your statement doesn't make sense.
If Canon waits and see what Nikon does, they have more chance to be the cat  Also, what sense does a 36MP FF make? That's something for mediumformat. Too much pixles crammed in a FF sensor is gonna make a very noisy one imho....

Oh wait, maybe you're just a troll  well go trolling on the nikonrumors forum then. 

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EOS Bodies / Re: *UPDATE* 5D Mark III - February 7, 2012 [CR2]

« on: January 28, 2012, 09:30:14 PM »

lol d800 is coming next week good luck waiting for the 5dmk3

so?  And no, it's in two weeks 

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EOS Bodies / Re: 5D Mark III (or other) Followup

« on: January 24, 2012, 01:33:41 PM »

Based on what?  An n=2 for the 5-series and an n=1 for the 7-series?  One point isn't even enough for a trendline...

maybe because the 5D MkII is one of the oldest models in the canon line-up? 

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EOS Bodies / Re: 5D Mark III Sighting?

« on: January 23, 2012, 04:34:31 PM »

Looks like fake... 

That's two different cameras in the two shots, that's why they look different.

peeps need to open their eyes before posting 

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EOS Bodies / Re: 5D Mark III Sighting?

« on: January 23, 2012, 04:23:24 PM »

The third picture from the top is just a 1Dx. No secret, no tape.

"just" an 1Dx 

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EOS Bodies / Re: 5D Mark III Sighting?

« on: January 23, 2012, 04:20:42 PM »

otter, I see what you're saying, but it very well could have fallen off.  it's odd that that's taped at all when it looks like the canon logo on the viewfinder bulge is actually uncovered (you can kind of see the top edge of the white letters even though it's facing away at 90 degrees).

3rd from top is the 1D, not the "mystery" cam 

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EOS Bodies / Re: 5D Mark III Sighting?

« on: January 23, 2012, 02:51:18 PM »

Cant be radio unless owner is able to set frequency as US, Europe and Asia use different bands

7D has radio 

No, IR flash controller using the popup flash.

I really thought it was radio 

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EOS Bodies / Re: 5D Mark III Sighting?

« on: January 23, 2012, 02:26:55 PM »

Cant be radio unless owner is able to set frequency as US, Europe and Asia use different bands

7D has radio 

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EOS Bodies / Re: 5D Mark III Sighting?

« on: January 23, 2012, 02:23:34 PM »

I see two different bodies

that's because the second pic is about the lens....

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EOS Bodies / Re: 5D Mark III Sighting?

« on: January 23, 2012, 02:17:52 PM »

Yep... I also see a MFN button which I want... So no flash... I hope it has an IR flash commander...

Dear God no, not I/R, should be radio