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Lens Gallery / Re: Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

« on: August 25, 2012, 05:59:00 AM »

with water

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Canon 40D or XS

« on: August 18, 2012, 02:53:55 PM »

nice decision!
You won´t regret it.
I had a 40D a between my 350D and 7D and it was realy a nice camera.

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Firmware update for 7D

« on: August 13, 2012, 03:23:00 PM »

but will it be able to process RAW-files from other Cameras ?  ...thinking of 1ds3 Raws...

Do you want to upload files from other cameras to 7d with firmware 2.0?

I want to take a card with 1ds files on it and process them in the 7d, so I can copy the edited jpgs to an sd card to give them to someone.

Might make sense.

No it doesn't.  Not even a little bit.

Yes it does.

Who are you defending...  @Timothy_Bruce for his comment (was he even being serious?) or yourself for capitulating that it "might make sense"?  Ok, either of you explain how it makes sense to want to "process 1Ds3 files on a 7D in order to copy the edited jpgs to an SD card".

For me personally, I don't have any desire to do any post-production work on the 3 inch LCD of my 7D but hey it's an option if you find the need for it.   But let's say you want to do that and then further want to transfer files from another body for editing and then transfer to an SD card...

Step 1:  remove CF card from 7D
Step 2:  remove CF card from 1Ds3
Step 3:  insert CF card with 1Ds3 files into 7D
Step 4:  edit files on tiny 3 inch screeen... yay!
Step 5:  transfer files to SD card... oops where is that pesky SD card slot on the 7D... #fail
Step 6:  remove CF card from 7D
Step 7:  insert CF card into a computer and transfer edited jpgs
Step 8:  remove CF card from computer
Step 9:  insert SD card into computer and transfer files
Step 10: remove SD card and give to someone
Step 11:  that person transfers files to computer from SD card then gives back SD card

Or how about this alternative

Step 1:  transfer 1Ds3 files to computer
Step 2:  process and edit 1Ds3 files on computer
Step 3:  transfer processed files to a USB stick, CD, or other low-cost transfer such as email or web-site... #FTW

Step 1:  remove CF card from 7D
Step 2:  remove CF card from 1Ds3
Step 3:  insert CF card with 1Ds3 files into 7D
Step 4:  edit files on tiny 3 inch screeen... yay!
"Step 5:  transfer files to SD card... oops where is that pesky SD card slot on the 7D... #fail"
Step 5:  remove CF card from 7D
Step 6:  insert CF card into 1Ds3  copy jpeg-files to SD card
Step 7:  hand inexpensive  SD card to someone

so I can adjust  WB  and then give the pictures to someone  without laptop or need to give away my  big  CF cards. The 4 gb SD cards can I buy for under 5€.

But nevermind it doesn`t work

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Firmware update for 7D

« on: August 06, 2012, 03:52:44 PM »

but will it be able to process RAW-files from other Cameras ?  ...thinking of 1ds3 Raws...

Do you want to upload files from other cameras to 7d with firmware 2.0?

I want to take a card with 1ds files on it and process them in the 7d, so I can copy the edited jpgs to an sd card to give them to someone.

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Firmware update for 7D

« on: August 06, 2012, 03:08:45 PM »

but will it be able to process RAW-files from other Cameras ?  ...thinking of 1ds3 Raws...

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Portrait / Re: We, The Photographers......Self Portaits..a Who's Who on CR

« on: August 06, 2012, 02:19:20 PM »

one of me

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Lighting / Re: 580ex II HSS...

« on: July 06, 2012, 01:22:16 AM »

yes it will also work with 430EX  and even stroboscope will work wireless with the 430EX witch  normally don't support it :-D

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Lenses / Re: To macro or not to macro

« on: June 28, 2012, 06:25:36 PM »

I love my macro lenses including 100L macro, but the one I would consider is Sigma 70mm f/2.8 Macro which I used to own also. It can be bought $499 new, and it's insanely sharp, AT least as sharp as my 100L.
http://www.photozone.de/canon_eos_ff/559-sigma70ff28eosff?start=1

Just make sure buy it new from a store with good return policy, as one never knows with Sigma and Canon.

I can confirm my sigma 70 is also insane sharp ... awkward  to use at first because of  its non consistent length but you will get to it used quick! And on a crop body really a good lens for portrait!

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: 5D MarkIII Low ISO performance in shadows

« on: June 20, 2012, 06:34:00 PM »

That is exactly what I hate about my 7D! You are right my old 350D also handle it better :-(
I was looking to get a 5D III  and hoped it would be significant better there...

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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon EOS 70D & EOS 7D Mark II Speculation [CR1]

« on: May 21, 2012, 07:11:46 PM »

sounds like i don´t have to waste money on fancy gear this year.

i will not upgrade my crop bodys as long as there is no new (better) sensor in terms of DR and noise.

well so i can spend more money on vacations.

Damnit, tomorrow I was finally going to upgrade my 350D (after 7 years) with a 7D. Now I am confused again.

I have done that 2 years ago and i would do it any day again!

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Software & Accessories / Re: Tripod for macro photography

« on: May 14, 2012, 08:30:15 AM »

The Manfrotto 055xprob is moderately priced and you can get it right down to the ground. I'm sure there is better, but I got mine off ebay brand new for dirt cheap and I know there are a bunch of people around here who can back me up on it's quality.

Realy a nice Tripod! I own one myself, decent quality and  gives you a lot of options for macro.

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Lighting / Re: What happens to a non-sealed speedlite when getting wet?

« on: April 15, 2012, 11:59:49 AM »

Every time I use my flashes in dusty or wet conditions I just put them into a plastic bag close the bag whit  some duct tape and then they are waterproof too nearly everything.  I never had any problems to remotely trigger them trough the bag. I have used every combination of 7d, 430ex I/II and 580exII. Just be aware that the bag does not direct touch the Flashhead because it will melt at hi output values.

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Sports / Re: AI Servo Question

« on: March 03, 2012, 02:43:03 PM »

1. You have too keep it pressed. The Camera will stop focusing the moment you release it.
2. You just can track a subject when it is in an area with AF-points. Not outside the 19 point frame.

I would recommend  you to get the shutter for AF back again and take the "AF-ON" Button as AF-OFF and just lay your thumb on to it when you want the 7D to not focus.

hope this is helpful

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Speedlites, Printers, Accessories / 580EX2 against 600EX more power ?

« on: March 02, 2012, 07:50:37 PM »

wonder if the 580 has more power ...
580EX2  58 at 105mm  and the 600EX  is 60 at 200mm.
what will the 600 have at 105mm ?
anyone know about ?