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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: 5D Mk. III user manual download -where?
« on: March 15, 2012, 02:09:15 PM »
I'm reading the manual and I don't even have a preorder. Something is wrong with me. 
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EOS Bodies / Re: The Megapixels are Coming [CR1]
« on: March 14, 2012, 03:33:29 PM »
How about this....
The XD series turns into the "All Around Camera" Series. It becomes the favorite of hobbyists, wedding and street photographers.
The XXD Series goes Sports... High FPS... Crop... AF...
The XXXD Series loses the Rebel tag and goes landscape or studio... MP... DR...
The XXXXD Series keeps the Rebel tag.
The XD series turns into the "All Around Camera" Series. It becomes the favorite of hobbyists, wedding and street photographers.
The XXD Series goes Sports... High FPS... Crop... AF...
The XXXD Series loses the Rebel tag and goes landscape or studio... MP... DR...
The XXXXD Series keeps the Rebel tag.
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Lenses / Re: Group photo with 16-35 and Speedlite430
« on: March 08, 2012, 06:24:26 PM »Quote
Don't have the flash pointing directly at the people. Point it at the ceiling, behind you, at a nearby wall, anything to bounce the light to create a larger light source. It'll be better than on-camera, but still not great.
I'd shoot full manual, shoot a couple of test frames as people are gathering and check the exposure, background lighting (dim or bright depending on shutter speed), etc are working well. Also, if they want you in the photo (very likely), you'll need a tripod and the self-timer and/or remote release.
Above all, build in a couple of hours (or more) before you actually need to shoot, grab one or two victims...err...subjects and find a similar room to where you'll be shooting and start experimenting. Keep track of which way the flash is pointing, how high up (or down) the flash power is, etc. That way you'll have some experience shooting with it before you really need to shoot with it, and your images will come out much better.
What this guy said... Also if you have all this figured out before everyone shows up, you'll have more time to focus on setting everyone up and getting them relaxed. No matter how textbook you make the set up, you still have to get everyone to look good.
This is good advice.
http://www.digital-photography-school.com/how-to-take-great-group-photos
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Lenses / Re: Good/Better/Best Macro for T3i
« on: March 08, 2012, 01:24:33 PM »
The Tamron 90mm Macro is just as sharp and even has a bit more contrast than the 100L. However, the AF is a bit slower and motor is a bit noisier. For nearly 1/2 the cost, it's the better bargain IMO.