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EOS Bodies / Re: EOS-1D X Firmware Specifcations

« on: January 24, 2013, 05:44:05 AM »

What's the problem with the focus points lighting up red in One Shot?

In One Shot the focus points do not light up red pre or post focus!  Only during focusing.

On the 1V/D/S/MKII/MKIIN/MKIII they were on all the time until the 6 second timer ran out.  Now they are only on when the shutter button is half pressed then go out after focus is locked!

It is impossible to see a black lcd focus point on a dark subject with a dark background without constantly tapping the shutter button half way to find the focus point in the viewfinder.

The Canon manual says to position the focus point over the subject then half press the shutter button to focus, very hard to do when you can not see the focus point at all!

Thank you my point exactly!!! I shoot in low dingy lights!!!

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Up to what ISO are you willing to set? Aperture?

« on: January 23, 2013, 07:03:32 AM »

My ceiling is usually 3200 but have gone 6400 on my  5D MKII. Im hoping soon that I'll get the chance to "play" with the 1 DX!!!

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EOS Bodies / Re: EOS-1D X Firmware Specifcations

« on: January 22, 2013, 04:49:36 PM »

yeah ok I got your "wetware" The beauty of the internet is you can reach out and communicate with others you normally cannot other wise. Some feel they can say whatever they want their behind "perceived" safety of the PC I know they will abruptly change their tone when the person is standing in front of them. It's called internet muscles.

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EOS Bodies / Re: EOS-1D X Firmware Specifcations

« on: January 22, 2013, 04:19:13 PM »

I hope they fix the focus point (red) for the one shot mode soon.

What's the problem with the focus points lighting up red in One Shot?

I tried the camera out at B&H photo the red light did not light in one shot mode but it worked it AI Servo mode.  I'm not knocking the camera... That monster ripped out some frames in that mode

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Canon General / Re: The tax monster is coming soon. What are you planning on doing with your refund?

« on: January 22, 2013, 03:47:00 PM »

So who is going to buy something fun with their tax refund?

Personally geting close to $4000 back and putting it towards a 7DmkII or 1Dx depending on the stats on the latter.

And what makes you think that everyone is getting a refund? I don't think I'll be making any major "investments" in anything fun any time soon. Especially since taxes just went up (despite what some people are trying to tell us).

Ditto that more taxes equals less money in your pocket I feel the weight. 

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Lenses / Re: How many times did you return (L) lenses to get a good copy?

« on: January 22, 2013, 03:40:18 PM »

I have 3: 24-105, 70-200 2.8, 100-400. So far so good. 

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Lenses / Re: How many times did you return (L) lenses to get a good copy?

« on: January 22, 2013, 03:37:24 PM »

ps:  If anyone can tell me why it says Powershot G-15 below my name I would appreciate it.  Went to edit my profile but could not find that....

:-) It's the equivalent to other fantasy names on other boards and simply changes with the number of posts you've written ... the most senior members that obviously have nothing better to do than to write on CR have a 1DX besides their name :->

LOL

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EOS Bodies / Re: EOS-1D X Firmware Specifcations

« on: January 22, 2013, 03:31:38 PM »

I hope they fix the focus point (red) for the one shot mode soon. I shoot concerts,  and plays!! I don't have one but I'm saving up for it!! I did get a chance to try it out!! What a beaut period!!!

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EOS Bodies / Re: EOS-1D X Firmware Specifcations

« on: January 22, 2013, 03:29:46 PM »

...the 1DX a 7000 bucks camera is the ugly sister...

Sorry to hear that you're dissatisfied with your 1D X.  You do have a 1D X, right?   

Personally, I'm quite happy with mine...

I am very happy with my 1Dx too (I got mine since August, one of the first units available in Europe) but I hate the Canon firmware update politics.
 

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Canon General / Re: Why buy from a bricks and mortar store?

« on: January 18, 2013, 08:53:46 AM »

Sorry, but it's not a loophole.  In pretty much every state that charges Sales Tax, there's an equivalent Use Tax that applies to goods purchased out of state for use in the state where you reside.  The buyer is responsible for paying that tax to their state government.  A loophole is a technicality or ambiguity that allows you to avoid the spirit of a law while obeying the letter of that law.  Not paying Use Tax on internet purchases is flat out tax evasion.  Much like driving 10 mph over the posted speed limit, it's unlikely you'll ever be caught/penalized...but it's still against the law.

I totally agree with you neuro, but where is the line drawn for what must be declared on taxes?  Purchased on eBay (new or used)?  Craigslist?  Garage sale?  What is the letter of the law?

In Australia, it is the seller's responsibility to collect the sales tax from the buyer and pay it to the gov't. Sales tax on basically everything that requires manufacturing/processing of some kind; both new & used.

Australia has a value added tax system, similar to most OECD countries.  USA does not.  So Australia technically does not have a "Sales Tax" system in the traditional sense of the word.

Sales tax is archaic, thats why you need Used Tax etc to try and close the loopholes

I agree but it is what it is here. It sucks. New Hampshire has no sales tax which is an hour and a half drive from me.

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Third Party Manufacturers / Re: A Wedding Photographer's Look at the Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD

« on: January 18, 2013, 08:38:23 AM »

For those still considering this lens, here's my take on my first wedding done with the lens:

http://www.dustinabbott.net/2012/12/a-wedding-photographers-look-at-the-tamron-sp-24-70mm-f2-8-di-vc-usd/

I have given quite a few examples and reviewed it more from the perspective of professional use in that type of setting.

Here's one of the photos from last weekend:


Winter Wedding by Thousand Word Images by Dustin Abbott, on Flickr

Also, if you are interested, here is my initial review of the lens on my website:

http://www.dustinabbott.net/2012/11/tamron-sp-24-70mm-f2-8-di-vc-usd-review/

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Canon General / Re: Hey Canon, I've got cash to burn, but...

« on: January 17, 2013, 02:43:36 PM »

Hello Nuero do you have any images that you can post I currently have the Mark II and 3200 ISO was my ceiling. I'd love to see some I DX images above the 6000 ISO. Thanking you in advance.

A couple at ISO 6400 and one at ISO 12800.  Click through then View All Sizes for a 1600 pixel image.

Thanks Neuro you're the best!!! Great images!!! It looks like it's the 1DX. I do like the AF on the Mark III and it's obviously superior to the Mark II but the 6fps will limit my abilty to do some sports you've made my choice that much easier....thanks again!!!!


EOS 1D X, EF 600mm f/4L IS II USM, 1/250 s, f/4, ISO 6400


EOS 1D X, EF 600mm f/4L IS II USM, 1/320 s, f/4, ISO 6400


EOS 1D X, EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM @ 70mm, 1/200 s, f/5, ISO 12800

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Canon General / Re: Hey Canon, I've got cash to burn, but...

« on: January 17, 2013, 02:19:11 PM »

Interesting, did you miss the 3 MP difference when going from the 5D2 to the 1DX? (And, if not, because the images are cleaner to make up the difference or because you never print in the square meter range?)

I don't miss the 3 MP, and that's beacuse of the cleaner images.  I do print at up to 24x36", occasionally larger.  I get 1-2 stops better ISO performance with the 1D X compared to the 5DII, a combination of lower noise and better quality of remaining noise.  ISO 3200 was my usual cap for the 5DII, with ISO 6400 for 'emergencies'.  On the 1D X, I routinely shoot at up to ISO 8000, and will go over ISO 12800 if I need to, with decent results.

Hello Nuero do you have any images that you can post I currently have the Mark II and 3200 ISO was my ceiling. I'd love to see some I DX images above the 6000 ISO. Thanking you in advance.

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Canon General / Re: The tax monster is coming soon. What are you planning on doing with your refund?

« on: January 17, 2013, 01:57:05 PM »

1 DX hopefully but I'll see what the tax Gods will allow me to have.

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Animal Kingdom / Re: Show your Bird Portraits

« on: January 17, 2013, 01:38:57 PM »

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