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EOS Bodies / Re: AF Point Color on the 5D Mark III & 1D X Update [CR2]

« on: July 13, 2012, 08:20:05 PM »

I'm using my mk3 at a paid wedding job tomorrow and i'm a bit nervous about the AF points.

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Lenses / Re: How much for a used Canon 200mm f/2.0L IS?

« on: July 12, 2012, 09:06:07 PM »

I don't know about it being an investment, but i doubt it'll go down in price. It's been released for a few years now and the price has settled down. Sure the economy is in the crapper but the rich still have money, and they still want fancy things. I wouldn't want to be in the boat selling game, but the mega yacht's are selling just fine.

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Lenses / Re: Upgrade 300 F4 IS with 300 f2.8 IS

« on: July 10, 2012, 08:25:02 PM »

Before i bought the 300mm I'd only seen the big teles in Canon's line up from afar. When i first picked it up i was really surprised and impressed. This is really a tool, like the 1d series. Unfortunately i was only able to see it's real performance when i got my 5dmk3. Up until that point i just wasn't getting it, it didn't really seem to do THAT much more than my 70-200. I was never sure if it was the sensor, or AF. Maybe it was both, either way all in now revealed and the 300 is pretty amazing.

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Lenses / Re: Upgrade 300 F4 IS with 300 f2.8 IS

« on: July 09, 2012, 08:44:39 PM »

I see your math, sorry, i should have picked up on that. There have certainly been a few times when i used my 70-200 instead of the 300mm 2.8 simply due to either it would be to much of a distraction or it would be very possible to draw the attention of a thug. Although really, it would be much better to use my heavy monopod as a weapon then the 300mm, i'd really prefer not to have an encounter in the first place. Unless they are unarmed and give me fair warning, but i don't think it happens that way.  At least 1/2 of the time my 300 has a 1.4 ext mounted on it, so i know just what you're thinking on that. That is a very nice option to have. Probably enough for me to recommend it.

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Lenses / Re: Battle of the 50mm's (1.2L , ZE 1.4, ZE 2.0)

« on: July 09, 2012, 08:26:54 PM »

Great thread, so informative

What's the down side to using the sceen upgrade like a brightscreen with slower glass?

The downside will be that your viewfinder will be darker than you're used to. how much darker would depend on the aperture size. how much darker would an f4 be than a 2.8? 1/2 as dark? i have no idea on that. also, these screens affect the metering, so if you change screens you're out in the wilderness.

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EOS Bodies - For Video / Re: Best External Microphone for a Canon 5D Mark II

« on: July 09, 2012, 08:15:38 PM »

I'm sure you guys mean well and your advise is probably good. So we have one vote for camera mounted mics suck and one vote for not using your existing camera to help a friend, buy another. I know very little about this topic but from what i do know and have seen done by people who are in the know, wireless mics are the best way to go. But they also have to use some sort of camera mounted mic or also a hand held jobbie. The camera mounted mic comes in handy when you are on the move and need to get all manner of stuff from all over the place. Sometimes they use the hand held numbers when they are getting little video segments of well wishers.... wishing people well. they must work well in noisy enviros. Anyway, as for the camera in question, my brother has been doing video for many years and is very pleased to have laid down his huge shoulder mounted camera for a 60d. he loves it. although it does confuse people during the formal group photo session after the ceremony

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EOS Bodies / Re: Should I get 7D now or wait for MKII?

« on: July 09, 2012, 05:46:37 PM »

personally i think that recent large firmware update is the 7dmk2.

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Lenses / Re: Upgrade 300 F4 IS with 300 f2.8 IS

« on: July 06, 2012, 09:09:41 PM »

i've never used the f4 but own the 2.8 version. I think it would depend on your shooting requirements. The 2.8 is pretty damn large and heavy. Sure it's a pancake lens compared to the 400 2.8 or something, but compared to a 70-200 or something it's in a whole other league. And that goes for the attention you're going to get as well when you whip it out, wanted or not. I have used my 70-200 instead as the attention this lens attracts can be problematic. I've honestly thought to myself, well if someone tries to rob me on my way to my car, i'll beat them silly with the 1dmk2 300mm2.8 combo, the guys at the forum will get a kick out of that, and i'm sure canon service can fix any damage. to the lens that is. The f4 is much lighter, less expensive, smaller, less attention getting, and focuses noticeably closer. That said if you NEED 2.8, and you can actually get this lens for 3k i guess you have your answer.

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Argh! Photos don't look like 7D photos.

« on: July 06, 2012, 08:44:15 PM »

what sandy said. The shots that you aren't pleased with are taken with harder light. Less so the last shot but the sun is lower and casting a different color. Gear doesn't matter here, unless you are just looking to blow out the background. You should do what i did a few years ago, find the strobist blog by david hobby and read everything there. Even if you don't like certain things you will learn the how's and why's of lighting. BTW- that first shot isn't to far off what i've been doing lately, i just dial the ambient back a stop or so with my aperture and add a rim light, camera left.

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Lenses / Re: Swap 16-35 f2.8 II for 24 f1.4 II on 5D3

« on: June 30, 2012, 09:06:11 PM »

Why can't the TS lenses be a good value? The other day someone mentioned the 85L as a good value. Sure, you're looking into the 24mm1.4 so i'll suggest you get a lens with no AF, tilt-shift movements, and some 40 or so % higher price. yeah your welcome! Either there are lots of loons lurking this site, or they are actually just Canon employees.  BTW- I do understand that TS lenses have their place and to some they might be a good value. I don't need anyone trying to take me behind the woodshed.

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Lenses / Re: Need sharp wide-open

« on: June 28, 2012, 08:46:26 PM »

100% what the last two guys said. damn, i had a post ready to go and then i was beat to the punch.

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Technical Support / Re: Lens Profile for 5D MkIII & EF16-35 f/2.8 II USM

« on: June 28, 2012, 08:41:19 PM »

while i use the 5dmk3 and 16-35 i also only really use dxo so i can't help. in fact i don't even know what you're talking about. sorry.

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Lenses / Re: 70-200mm f2.8 to 70-200mm f2.8 IS II worth it?

« on: June 27, 2012, 10:15:13 PM »

I have no doubt you'll be pleased. happy shootin

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Lenses / Re: 70-200mm f2.8 to 70-200mm f2.8 IS II worth it?

« on: June 27, 2012, 10:14:37 PM »

I have no doubt you'll be pleased. happy shooting.

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Canon 35mm f/1.4 L or Canon 50 mm f.1.2 L - for Weddings

« on: June 26, 2012, 08:45:49 PM »

I was wondering about that also, but i'm already reading the AF tracking isn't so good(photozone). I need that, even in poorly lit surrounding. If they could just take the 50L and make it's performance from around f2.8 or f4 and narrower the equal of the lowly 1.8, and squash all AF demons. I'd buy one in a second. I'd love to have access to dreamy ville at 1.2 + the across the frame sharpness of the much, much cheaper models. I refuse to carry or buy two 50's.