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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon EOS Rebel T4i/650D Full Specifications

« on: June 07, 2012, 01:19:21 PM »

Same old sensor?   

In that case I would be interested in knowing how much can I get a used T2i for after this is announced...

Hopefully, it's a new 18MP sensor built from the ground up, but knowing Canon I doubt it. Probably just the same sensor with some slight tweaks and Digic V processor.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon EOS Rebel T4i/650D Full Specifications

« on: June 07, 2012, 01:00:35 PM »

No headphone jack, no All-I compression, no mention of recording limit.

It also doesn't list manual white balance in kelvin. Why does Canon treat this like a premium feature?

Also, has the processor and sensor been updated?

Doesn't seem like a worthy upgrade if you already own a T3i.


 

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Lenses / Re: Most requested lenses for replacement?

« on: June 02, 2012, 01:46:01 AM »

This is even truer of the 200mm f/2.8. If that lens received IS and a $1,500+ price tag, only prime-obsessives would buy it. If ever there were a certain candidate for a lens not being replaced, this is it, IMHO.

Absolutely agree.  It was light enough to hand hold steady anyway.  My favourite lens I've ever owned (I had the later II with the snap on hood, would probably buy a mk1 if I saw one used)

IS is over-rated.  IMHO.

If you are using a fast L prime like a 200mm then you are using it to shoot subjects can only do better with a monopod.

Slow shutter is a con because by that point subject motion is more likely to cause blur.

What happened to breathe in, brace and motordrive.

A lot of folks out there screwing up plenty of decent designs with un-necessary and expensive extra electronics.

IS is very handy, especially when shooting video. Not everyone wants to lug around a huge rig to keep shots stabilized.

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Lenses / Re: Most requested lenses for replacement?

« on: May 31, 2012, 04:06:36 PM »

One lens that I hope Canon makes in the future.

50mm 1.8 with IS, Metal mount, 7 circular aperture blades and a smooth manual focus ring.  I'd glady pay up to $499 for this lens.

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Lenses / Re: Would Canon produce new 28/1.8?

« on: May 31, 2012, 02:49:55 PM »

similar to nikon's new 28/1.8G?

Yeah, but they will add IS and charge $1299 for it.

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Pricewatch Deals / Re: Canon EF 24 f/2.8 IS & EF 28 f/2.8 IS Available for Preorder

« on: May 31, 2012, 02:48:58 PM »

Why would someone buy one of these when they could get the canon 28 f1.8 for $300 cheaper??

Because of the IS? Puh-lease. I'd rather have the 1.8!

Canon has been hitting the pipe for far too long.

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Pricewatch Deals / Re: Canon EF 24 f/2.8 IS & EF 28 f/2.8 IS Available for Preorder

« on: May 30, 2012, 12:06:37 PM »

I've been shooting motion for over thirty years, and have NEVER felt the need for IS. For me, f/1.8 would have been more useful than IS . I think I'll pass.

Exactly, these lenses should be f/1.8 lenses for the price Canon is trying to charge.  $850 for a 24mm 2.8 prime is ridiculous. It's not like it's a macro lens.

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Pricewatch Deals / Re: Canon EF 24 f/2.8 IS & EF 28 f/2.8 IS Available for Preorder

« on: May 29, 2012, 07:41:01 PM »

Two better options at a much better value is either the Canon 17-55mm 2.8 IS, or Tamron 24-70mm 2.8 VC.

In video mode these new primes will not have any optical advantages over the mentioned zooms. The only advantage is being more portable. Stupid high price for lenses nobody asked for.

Canon 24mm & 28mm 2.8 IS = $1650

Tamron 24-70mm 2.8 VC = $1299

Canon 17-55mm 2.8 IS = $1099

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Lenses / Re: Most requested lenses for replacement?

« on: May 29, 2012, 05:29:34 PM »

35mm F2   
50mm 1.8 ll

Both need better build quality, better AF and 7 circular aperture blades.

Nikon's new 50mm 1.8G lens is fantastic and still pretty inexpensive.

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Third Party Manufacturers / Re: Canon are you listening...?? NIKON D600

« on: May 26, 2012, 01:55:39 AM »

I wouldn't hesitate to switch over to Nikon if this rumor turns out to be true. This camera paired with the 50mm 1.4G lens would be an amazing photography tool for under $2k. I'm getting way too excited over this rumor. This would be the smartest move that Nikon ever made. I mean how would Canon react to this rumored inexpensive Full-Frame if it actually became a real product?

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Lenses / Re: Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 Pancake Coming [CR3]

« on: May 23, 2012, 03:10:30 PM »

I wonder if production has even started or if they'll be showing off prototypes like they did with the yet elusive 24&28 2.8 I.S..

Those 24/28mm 2.8 lenses are way too expensive.  Why would someone choose those two lenses that cost $800 each when you can get the 17-55mm 2.8 IS, or Tamron 24-70mm 2.8 OS for cheaper?

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Lenses / Re: Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 Pancake Coming [CR3]

« on: May 23, 2012, 03:07:47 PM »

Will Canon ever release a nice inexpensive 30mm 1.8 for APS-C DSLR's?  The Sigma 30mm 1.4 is the best option we have, but it's not a great lens optically.  I don't understand Canon.

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Lenses / Re: Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 Pancake Coming [CR3]

« on: May 21, 2012, 10:07:48 PM »

Why a 40mm lens?   Those of us that use crop sensor cameras could really use an inexpensive 30mm 1.8 standard lens.  I swear a bunch of Monkeys are running Canon these days.

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EOS Bodies - For Video / Re: CANON U.S.A. INTRODUCES EOS-1D C DIGITAL SLR CAMERA FEATURING 4K HIGH-RESOLUTION VIDEO CAPTURE

« on: April 16, 2012, 12:54:17 AM »

The Sony FS700 is going to find a lot of happy homes, especially if the metabones adapter works for it. 300FPS slow-motion at 1080p, built in ND filters, future 4k upgrade, great low-light ability, $8,000 price tag. How can the C300 compete with the new Sony FS700 at twice the price with less features?

The C300 can't even do 1080 60p for christsakes.

Well people are buying the C300 so it can't be all that bad, can it?

Maybe the people that want to use the C300 don't care about 1080/60p or 4K upgrades?

Maybe the people that want to use the C300 see more in it for what they do than they do in the FS700?

And just maybe evaluating the worth of these cameras is not something that is easily done by looking at a pair of spec sheets and saying "this one has more bells and whistles and is more shiny, so therefore is better."

Why don't you write up a review of when you've used both the FS700 and C300 and put it on youtube or vimeo so that we can see how you demonstrate the superiority of one over the other?

Prove to me how the C300 isn't overpriced compared to the FS700.

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EOS Bodies - For Video / Re: CANON U.S.A. INTRODUCES EOS-1D C DIGITAL SLR CAMERA FEATURING 4K HIGH-RESOLUTION VIDEO CAPTURE

« on: April 15, 2012, 02:41:41 AM »

The Sony FS700 is going to find a lot of happy homes, especially if the metabones adapter works for it. 300FPS slow-motion at 1080p, built in ND filters, future 4k upgrade, great low-light ability, $8,000 price tag. How can the C300 compete with the new Sony FS700 at twice the price with less features?

The C300 can't even do 1080 60p for christsakes.