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Speedlites, Printers, Accessories / Re: mini review: Yongnuo 568EX

« on: April 03, 2013, 09:28:09 PM »

Do I see a mechanical On-off switch there? I hate the electronic on-off button on the YN-560 II. They warn you to remove the batteries after use to prevent drain, and I have the feeling that the battery door is about to break every time I close it.

On the 568, there is a custom setting to change the button behavior to instant-on/off instead of having to hold it down for 2s. Big improvement

As to the compatibility: for that money, you can ditch the flash when you ditch your camera.

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Speedlites, Printers, Accessories / Re: mini review: Yongnuo 568EX

« on: April 03, 2013, 08:35:54 PM »

thanks. I can only find 550 used and for >$180. and I don't want used flash.
I very seldom use hot shoe flashes, so need a cheap main gun to use once or twice a year and ideally another tiny one for hiking to pitch in in place of the build-in. having trouble picking either...

Once or twice a year? Don't spend top dollar. Then, only Canons and the 568 support HSS and you'd need that for shutter speeds over 1/200s. The 568 should be usable as a slave with a Canon 90EX and your 5D3's menu system... there's your mini flash. Home and dry for less than 300 bucks. Although I would spend that money on a real (albeit second-hand) 580EX II. Might be less than ideal for you.

-edit-
Wait a second - you imply the 5D3 has a built-in flash. It doesn't. What gives?

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Speedlites, Printers, Accessories / Re: AA Battery Charger and Batteries

« on: April 03, 2013, 03:27:14 PM »

I have to come back on my promise to buy Eneloop XX's for flash use: according to this page (Dutch language), the standard Eneloops have a lower internal resistance, which means they can recharge your flash quicker. Having emptied six sets of AA's shooting indoors yesterday, I can safely say that to me, that's an important issue

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Lenses / Re: Samyang 24 TS confirmed for Photokina!

« on: April 02, 2013, 02:55:13 AM »

sweet! now can someone please give roger at lens rentals a few so he can compare them vs the canon 24 TSE

I think you missed the "available soon" It is not here yet... Apparently, the Rokinon branded version is due in May and I don't think the Samyang will be here much sooner. Also, there is talk of a price increase to $1300 on the Facebook page of Samyang Europe. How much of all that is true, I don't know.

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Third Party Manufacturers / Re: Yeah, that is the future......

« on: April 01, 2013, 03:46:41 PM »

(...) our extensive research shows that very few photographers are interested in shooting nudes. At any rate, a person concerned about being photographed through their clothing can simply wear thick woolen underwear, which is an effective photon blocker.”

...giggle

It's cold fusion, redux.  Speaking of redux, plug Baceolus into your favorite Latin translator...

I used a dictionary 

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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon EOS 7D L Announced, Shipping in May

« on: April 01, 2013, 09:14:36 AM »

And as expected, the same damned 18mpix sensor again.

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Third Party Manufacturers / Re: Sigma 120-300 f/2.8 DG OS HSM Delayed

« on: March 27, 2013, 10:01:37 AM »

Well, if they get AF right for a change, it could be a winner regardless of optical improvements.

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Lenses / Re: New 100-400 to Launch with EOS 7D Mark II [CR2]

« on: March 27, 2013, 09:58:54 AM »

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Sounds like the right time to sell my 100-400!

Maybe a little offtopic, but I saw your signature ("leave the fish alone!") and had to think of the one time a played with a 100-400, last fall. Great lens, if a little heavy. I'd like the next one to not be push-pull too, by the way.

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Lenses / Re: New 100-400 to Launch with EOS 7D Mark II [CR2]

« on: March 27, 2013, 09:50:33 AM »

Ha ha ha.  100-400mm f/4 means the same front element size as the 200/2, 400/4, 200-400/4, etc.  Would be a $7K lens easy.  Get off this, folks, it'll be f/5.6 at the long end, and likely close to $3K at that.

(...) isn't that why canon makes those primes? (...)

No, it is actually by definition: max. focal length divided by min. aperture is min. lens diameter. 400mm/4.0=100mm. An anything-400/f4.0 will most always have a 100mm (or thereabouts) front element. No ifs and buts and marketing about it.

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Canon General / Re: Hey Neuro...

« on: March 22, 2013, 08:26:28 PM »

What is "pronography"? Photographs of prone nudes? Professional naysaying? Pro Nikon photography? This forum has me really confused.

...since I'm already in explanation mode: click. If you meant to be ironic, I missed it

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Canon General / Re: Hey Neuro...

« on: March 22, 2013, 05:48:06 PM »

your TDP

If you're referring to http://www.the-digital-picture.com, that not Neuro's site.

And Flickr, which you conveniently cut away together with the word 'pageS', is? You might want to check neuro's signature. And have a look at the TDP profile. Mouthwatering stuff

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Speedlites, Printers, Accessories / Re: AA Battery Charger and Batteries

« on: March 22, 2013, 09:25:02 AM »

Hi
With the eneloops does it matter if you use the 2000mAh or the 2500mAh (for speedlites)
I know 2500 is more power, and might last longer?


update
I juts checked the details on the 2500 ones, nowhere near as good as the 2000mAh ones
Low self-discharge - retain up to 75% of their capacity even after one year of storage.
The economy and environment friendliness are ensured by having 500 cycles
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sanyo-eneloop-HR-3UWX-8BP-batteries-Mignon/dp/B004HFKVR6/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1352314678&sr=8-16

That's not as bad as it sounds - after 500 cycles, they don't just stop working, but the capacity deteriorates. So after 750 cycles they might be just as good as 2000mAh ones And do you really want to recharge them daily?

I don't think anyone I know relies on the exact amount of power after a year, it's just they don't p*ss away their power as conventional rechargeables do. You could very well use these to power a remote for multiple years, for instance, and with a flash you won't notice the difference after a month or two, which is the important point.

I wouldn't worry - I'm fully stocked up, but the minute I need more Eneloops, I'll be sure to buy a packet or two of 2500's.

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Canon General / Re: Other websites?

« on: March 21, 2013, 08:37:50 PM »

Not a review/gear site but nice for inspiration! A lot of photos from renowned photographer classified by theme.
http://theredlist.fr/wiki-2-16-601-view-history-1.html

NB: First post on CR, hi all 

Hi Saw 'inspiration' and wondered why Flickr hasn't been mentioned yet - probably because EVERYONE uses that

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Canon General / Re: Other websites?

« on: March 20, 2013, 05:32:22 PM »

Petapixel is pretty nice, I think, and the lens comparison tool on the-digital-picture is excellent, with many good reviews too.

Also, Fred&Miranda forums.

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Software & Accessories / Re: Need a tripod for a canon 5d3 that i can carry for vacation

« on: March 18, 2013, 05:40:13 PM »

Get yourself a bean bag. Even a plastic bag with some sand will do nicely. Can't beat that for portability

For when I need height, precise angling, pano movement or other things a bean bag doesn't do, I got a Sirui N-series tripod with G-series ballhead. About 250 bucks in total and it works a charm. Folds pretty small, is sturdy, relatively light and stable (even if not carbon but the cheaper aluminium) and the QR plates have a nice safety pin to boot. Have little experience with alternatives, but I'd recommend it for travelling light.