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Lenses / Re: Expecting some LARGE announcements this Monday

« on: March 30, 2013, 11:58:52 PM »

Obviously we are having a transcription error here - Canon isn't merging with Nikon, they are merging with Nike! They will be announcing the world's first 22 fps basketball shoes.

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Software & Accessories / Re: Nik Software worth it?

« on: March 25, 2013, 10:12:06 PM »

Thank you for posting about the Nik sale, M4X! I just saved a bundle.

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Fastest card for 5DM3 - do you still buffer out?

« on: March 23, 2013, 10:20:18 PM »

I found that a lot depends on what you do with the SD card. I use the 1000X Lexar, too, but take my SD out completely for the fastest bursts. Writing to the SD slows everything down dramatically.

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Street & City / Re: How to not get beat up when photographing public places?

« on: March 17, 2013, 10:04:13 PM »

All good advice. I would add that maintaining a keen awareness of the presence of folks who may take a physical level of offense at your activities [as in gangsta types and wannabes, and big, mean drunks] is essential. And anything involving kids. I had a gun pulled on me many years ago, by a small-time punk, while I was unknowingly taking pictures of his kids, so it can get worse than a beating.

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Software & Accessories / Re: Gloves for Photography

« on: February 16, 2013, 05:24:39 PM »

For moderate cold silk glove liners are great. Then if it gets colder or windy layer heavy gloves on top.

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EOS Bodies / Re: need an upgrade from 40d, can't decide: 5D 3, 70D (when available), 7D?

« on: February 10, 2013, 10:25:17 AM »

I moved from the 40D to the 5D3 and never looked back. Missed the "crop factor" at first, then realized I could crop my images down if needed. The low-light on the 5D3 is awesome, as well as the AF and the overall ruggedness. But get some of the choices you are considering in your hands before you decide.

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Software & Accessories / Re: Which cloud storage solution?

« on: February 06, 2013, 07:53:41 PM »

I use Carbonite. Pros:Relatively cheap, unlimited storage. Cons: VERY slow uploads, occasional stalls. I already utilize redundant back-ups, so the slowness is more an irritation than a deal-breaker. If I needed a quick back-up I would use Dropbox.

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Software & Accessories / Re: Rain Covers

« on: February 03, 2013, 12:26:59 PM »

+1 on Op/Tech rain covers. I've used them in heavy rain and they work great. Very portable, too.

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Software & Accessories / Re: Which iMac

« on: February 01, 2013, 11:47:29 AM »

I would recommend to daniemare to go for the 27" with the i5 and fusion drive, then max out the RAM to 36 GB aftermarket. This should service your needs very well for 3 or 4 years. I am about to receive my new iMac Tuesday [about 4 weeks from my order] as a replacement for my Mac Pro 2,1. I really wanted a new Pro, but got tired of waiting for Apple to crank out an actual, modern, state-of-art replacement. I use Lightroom and Photoshop, which is not really too demanding, but specced out my iMac all the way [except for RAM] anyway, so that I'll be comfortable keeping it for 5+ years.

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Thinking of downgrading my 5d3 system

« on: January 09, 2013, 02:13:13 PM »

Consider keeping what you have, and getting a travel camera for casual use and unexpected opportunities. I carry a Fuji X10 in my purse, and it is awesome - small, discrete, cool/retro, and very versatile. For serious photo trips, I drag out the 5D3 with all its inevitable baggage.

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Newcomer looking for budget wildlife equipment

« on: December 28, 2012, 05:42:03 PM »

Lovely shot, dswtan.

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EOS Bodies / Re: 5D3 Spot Focus Question, and Advice on Accessories

« on: November 05, 2012, 10:12:18 AM »

+ eleventy on the many replies. Moving to back-button focus did more for my photography than any other change I've done. One additional suggestion: consider the Crumpler Industry Disgrace neck strap. It is awesome.

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Storing HDR Settings in Custom Shooting Mode (C1,C2,C3) for 5D MkIII

« on: October 22, 2012, 02:26:08 PM »

I keep my HDR [and Multi-Exposure] in the Quick Menu, too. It does save a little time. I agree that would be useful to be able to access such things in a CS Mode, tho.

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Storing HDR Settings in Custom Shooting Mode (C1,C2,C3) for 5D MkIII

« on: October 22, 2012, 11:13:29 AM »

Using the self-timer [since setting up my remote trigger is too much like work], the camera shoots a 7-exposure burst automatically.

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Storing HDR Settings in Custom Shooting Mode (C1,C2,C3) for 5D MkIII

« on: October 22, 2012, 09:24:10 AM »

I keep my HDR settings as AEB in C3 with no issues. I just set my AEB for a 7 shot burst, p. 315, then saved that to C3. You can't save the IMHO worthless in-camera "HDR Mode" setting to the Custom Shooting Modes.