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EOS Bodies / Re: New DSLR at the End of March [CR2]

« on: February 28, 2013, 11:30:59 AM »

This falls in line with the earlier prediction by Nippon Camera Magazine

http://www.canonwatch.com/nippon-camera-magazine-predicts-next-canon-announcements-70d-t5i-eos-me-7d2-3d/

Essentially translates into:

Canon EOS 70D in March
Canon EOS Kiss X7i (Rebel T5i/EOS 700D) in June
Canon EOS Me (next mirrorless camera) in July
Canon EOS 7D Mark II in September
Canon EOS 3D (the mighty big megapixel DSLR) in October

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Lenses / Re: Canon EF 12-24 f/2.8L [CR1]

« on: February 27, 2013, 01:36:38 PM »

Considering the quality of the high end lenses Canon has been putting out lately, I'd say go for it. I'm sure they can think of a way to make it wider and sharper.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon EOS 7D Mark II Spec List [CR2]

« on: February 19, 2013, 08:28:07 AM »

The only complaint I ever heard from a 7D user was about their sensor. Now they get near 5D3 ISO ability. That is great! They also get a 25% bump in FPS, wifi, gps, upgraded AF system and a few other goodies like video features.

And who are these people complaining that this should have been the 5D3 or 6D? 10 FPS on a FF body is called the 1Dx.

I'm not even sure why I bother with the forum on this site.

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Canon General / Re: Canon to Update Firmware for 5D MK III and 1D X AF with Speedlight Assist Lamp

« on: February 06, 2013, 04:32:16 PM »

Great! Now give us red AF points, 1080 at 50p, and focus peaking without the need of magic lantern.

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Canon General / Re: More Canon Store Information

« on: January 15, 2013, 11:02:18 AM »

Well?

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Reviews / Re: The new Canon 24-70 f2.8 ii - A review with images from a reportage photographer

« on: December 31, 2012, 01:30:07 PM »

Apologies for my site going down intermittently - this post is driving so much traffic to the site it keeps going down when it gets too many hits at the same time. Please just try later if you want to see the post. it usually just recovers. Thanks.
Mark

Wow... Didnt know CR could crash websites. ill try back later.  Congrats

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Shooting With the EOS 6D Part 2: Costa Rica

« on: December 29, 2012, 10:54:40 PM »

Nice shots. Enjoy your trip and post more pics!

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Lenses / Re: Patent: A New Canon EF 50 f/1.2 & Suggestion of a Full Frame Mirrorless?

« on: December 17, 2012, 11:28:10 AM »

Better phone editing software has a great deal to do with it. There have been a few shots that have fooled me with the blur tool on instagram. If you compose it right, you can simulate a shot with a fast lens. There are limitations, you have to work with a circle or bar, and you can't adjust the amount of blur. I'm sure they will have a paint blur with your fingers tool soon.

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Lenses / Re: Patent: A New Canon EF 50 f/1.2 & Suggestion of a Full Frame Mirrorless?

« on: December 17, 2012, 08:20:43 AM »

I think they could go faster than f/2 on a 50 for full frame mirrorless. Couldn't they match Leica's 50 f/1.4?

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Reviews / Re: Review - Canon EF 100 f/2.8L IS Macro

« on: November 27, 2012, 09:44:30 AM »

I've got the 90mm Tamron Macro... If you can't afford the 100L, I've been pleased with the Tamron. It is a dedicated macro lens for me as I have the 135L if I want portraits. AF is decent, but I tend to do live view manual focus for macro anyway. It's very sharp. I'm sure it compares to the 100L in IQ.

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Pricewatch Deals / Re: Sigma 35 f/1.4 Available for Preorder

« on: November 07, 2012, 02:25:55 PM »

This is what the USB dock looks like.

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Pricewatch Deals / Re: Canon EF 500 f/4L IS II in Stock at Norman Camera

« on: November 01, 2012, 03:25:04 PM »

Mine has finally arrived at Dale Photographic in the UK and will be with me tomorrow. My misery is at an end! Bloody thing better be good, its cleared out my bank account. Luckily, i have separate bank account to my wife. Sneeky but a great way to hide your ill gotton gains. And shes no good at maths hasnt got a clue what lens's cost and doesnt know what i earn. Sweet!

Mick

You're an inspiration to us all, Mick! Have fun with your new 500L

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Lenses / Re: EF-M 55mm f/1.3 Coming in 2013? [CR1]

« on: October 31, 2012, 04:18:52 PM »

Tell you what... If they make this nice and compact, say about the size of the nifty fifty with an EF-M mount, then this would be very appealing for me.

I'd really like to have a camera with great IQ I can put in my wife's purse for parties and casual events.

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Lenses / Re: EF-M 55mm f/1.3 Coming in 2013? [CR1]

« on: October 31, 2012, 04:17:09 PM »

Yeah... DOF would be about f/2 compared to full frame, but you still get the low light advantage of f/1.3 and you get the normal lens look too if that is something you like.

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Canon EOS-1D X Firmware Update Addresses f/8 & Red AF Points in AI Servo

« on: October 17, 2012, 11:52:13 AM »

Obviously, there are a lot of 5D3 users reading this website... I am one more...

Tell you what though, I'd trade exposure compensation with Auto ISO for Red illuminated AF points.

I've already become accustomed to the work around by hitting the M-Fn button when I lose the point.