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EOS Bodies / Re: Upgrading from crop sensor.

« on: March 24, 2012, 06:06:45 AM »

I currently own a 600D/T3I.
I am wanting to move up to a full frame camera.
I shoot photos as well as video.
My question is, is the 5d3 really worth the extra money over the 5d2?
Personally, if I had a 5d2 I would NOT upgrade. But since I'm on a cropped sensor in need of an upgrade Im thinking "why not the best upgrade in my bracket)
Im hearing so many bad stories about quality of this new 5d3 though.
The reason why Im unsure between the two is this.
Better AF(if Im upgrading why go with half an upgrade).
5d2 doesn't do 1080p(but Im also hearing that the 5d3 also isn't 1080p. but more so just stretched pixels)
better low light performance in 5d3(yet Im hearing that is only the case with in camera processed jpgs)
5d2 can be bought refurbished for 2100 while the 5d3 will cost 3500.
Decisions decisions. I hear so many people talk about upgrading from 5d2 to 5d3.
Thats not to far of an upgrade. But the differences between a 5d3 and a t3i are plenty!
With that said, does one pay the extra cash for a HUGE upgrade from a t3i
or save almost 1500 and make a big upgrade(to the 5d2) from the t3i?

If you make money out of photography , than no dout upgrade to 5D3. If you want the camera just for personal use , than a 5D2 or a 7D is more than enough.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Unofficial Canon Mirrorless Concept

« on: March 22, 2012, 09:01:58 AM »

Great news ..... i believe the price will be around $2000 or higher for the kit.... hmmmmm

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EOS Bodies - For Video / Re: What do you recommend? 7D 60D T3i T4i

« on: March 22, 2012, 07:46:02 AM »

I suggest a 60D and a 50mm f/1.4.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon 7Dmk2 any rumors??

« on: March 19, 2012, 03:41:39 AM »

Canon slotted the 60D perfectly in-between the Rebels and the 7D.
Yet, the 60D is perceived as a super-Rebel and Canon is forced to sell it at Rebel prices.

To change that, Canon will likely spec the 70D better ... which will make it very close (identical?) to the 7D.

The only way I could see Canon having both 70D and 7DII in their lineup is if they put a different sensor in the 7DII.
Some new 1.6x sensor, with better low-light abilities than the sensor(s) in the next-gen Rebels and the 70D.

It's quite unlikely, though, that Canon will make a special sensor just for the 7DII.
More likely the 7D line will just be discontinued.

Nobody ( here on this thread ) have taked  in consideration the Nikon D300S replacement.

I am almost 100% sure that will be a 7D2. They will just not allow Nikon to rule supreme in the crop sensor Pro body segment. Don't mention the HUGE, HUGE commercial success of the current 7D camera.

The only question ( in my opinion) is when this will happen ?? before the new  Nikon D400 is announced  or shortly after (like D800 vs 5D3 case).

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EOS Bodies / Re: What does Sony know that we don't know?

« on: March 16, 2012, 04:43:28 AM »

I've heard rumor indicate Sony and Nikon had an agreement, Sony let Nikon use that 36MP cmos first, then Sony will put this cmos into their own FF body after one year, but the condition is Nikon have to use Sony's new XQD card at least in one of their bodies.

Plausible rumor ....

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Lenses / Re: Good/Better/Best Macro for T3i

« on: March 16, 2012, 01:43:21 AM »

good - 60mm f/2.8
better - 100mm f.2.8
best - 100mm f/2.8 L

not taking in consideration the build quality and the IS there is no difference in IQ between 100mm L and non L version of 100mm f/2.8 USM.

Superb IQ and sharpness. 

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Technical Support / Re: Ants in 5D2

« on: March 15, 2012, 05:34:27 AM »

Can anyone tell me how to remove ants from my 5D2?

the 5D2 is assumed to be weather sealed. how did the ants get in?

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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon 7Dmk2 any rumors??

« on: March 14, 2012, 05:45:20 PM »

ok , let's go back to the original topic.

5D3 solid and authentic rumors started to came out about 3-4 months before the actual release date. Not even a CR1 regarding 7D replacement.... so, judging by this pattern 7Dmk2 will be released no earlyer than Photokina or winter 2012/2013.


My guess regarding Canon on Photokina:

releases:

- 7Dmk2
- a megapixels monster DSLR
- a 4k DSLR

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: What next for the 7D?

« on: March 14, 2012, 05:40:08 AM »

FF would completely ruin the 7D mk II. If you want FF with good AF, the 5D mk III is the camera for you. The biggest attraction of the 7D is it's high speed AF on a 1.6x crop body.

The 7D successor will not be anything other than APS-C.

I really hope not too!  I have to say I don't understand this thinking that everything must be full frame and that it's the only way to go.  I love my APS-C, even though it is a dodgy old 400D.  The reach that the crop factor enables me is great, I just wouldn't be able to do that with FF.


I'm hoping they announce a 7D MkII soon, but looking back at the previous announcements, it could be a while.  Being really geeky, there were 349 days between the 5D MkII being announced and the 7D.  If you took their refresh cycles as identical, then the 7D will be announced on Thursday 14th February 2013.  Or Valentines days.  Hmm, I sure they could build an Ad campaign around that!

the ''leaks'' regarding the new 5D3 have emerged out 3-4 month before the actual release. in case 7Dmk2 no rumors, nothing....

That let me to one conclusion:

No 7Dmk2 in the next 4 months. The nearest announce date possible (in my opinion) will be Photokina in September. 

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: What next for the 7D?

« on: March 13, 2012, 09:14:00 AM »

for 7D2 i will like to see:

- 1D4 AF
- APS-C sensor same resolution (18mp) or APS-H sensor with the magical number (22mp)
- same fps
- most important better noise performance.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Is this a picture of the new 70D

« on: March 13, 2012, 01:56:06 AM »

that image is a FAKE, a 50D with flip screen and two hidious speakers . i don't thing Canon will drop the current 60D body design.

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EOS Bodies / Re: So, what about the T4i?

« on: March 08, 2012, 12:27:19 PM »

Way too many xxxDs out there. I want to see a xxDD 50DD

There are not too many xxxD's out there.... in my opinion 1100D (the cheapest one) have the best IQ from all the APS-C sesnor bodyes that Canon have today.

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Which Camera Should I Buy ?

« on: March 08, 2012, 03:00:17 AM »

I have the money for the Canon 5D mark III but I am not sure if this is the best option for me. I do a bit of everything  Studio work,event's , & soon some storm chasing weather sealing will be a must.

If you are using the camera for stock photos... than grab the 5D3. If you are using the photos for prints no more than A3 paper format , grab a 7D and a extra good quality lens ( like 16-35mm f/2.8 L)

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EOS Bodies / Re: What's Next? A General Breakdown

« on: March 07, 2012, 03:34:17 PM »

Any word regarding the 7D replacement??? there will be one??? If yes, when ...Photokina or 2013?

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EOS Bodies / Re: UK 5D3 buyers - here is how much extra you are paying.

« on: March 07, 2012, 07:26:53 AM »

 i give an example in my country ( EU member state) a 5D2 is costing (converted in USD) $2400 and a 1D4 $ 4450 a 7D $1600...