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Street & City / Re: Kansas City Skyline

« on: September 06, 2012, 08:01:07 PM »

Thank you all for the comments! Because of what you all and some others have said, I got a black and white version of this printed on a 20x40" canvas and have it hung in my apartment. Surprisingly, it's the first image I've ever had printed. I love it!

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Software & Accessories / Re: Magic Lantern 2.3 Available as Free Download

« on: August 20, 2012, 06:30:24 PM »

I have a very elemental question:  Does ML replace the Canon firmware, or work along side it with the Canon firmware still there, i.e. do I have the option as to which firmware I work with at any given time?
Diane

Yes, the ML firmware does not replace the Canon firmware. You install ML on your CF/SD card. You can also tell ML not to load by holding a button upon starting your camera.

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Software & Accessories / Re: Magic Lantern 2.3 Available as Free Download

« on: August 20, 2012, 05:37:35 PM »

If they only would provide focus bracketing, i'd use it often.

I'm pretty confident that they have had that feature for a while.

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Street & City / Kansas City Skyline

« on: August 16, 2012, 03:09:39 PM »

It's no Dubai, but Kansas City is my home and I love it! This was my first outing with my new (to me) 5D Mark II.

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: 7D and 5D II that different?

« on: August 08, 2012, 05:31:04 PM »

Lol, I understand where you're coming from. For me, I shoot landscapes and from what I have heard the FF does benefit here, and I am a big fan of shallow DoF in my portraits. Therefore I think the 5D plays more toward my tendencies than does the 7D.

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: 7D and 5D II that different?

« on: August 08, 2012, 04:36:08 PM »

The 7D uses the exact same CMOS image sensor as your T2i.  The benefits you'd gain with the 7D are entirely outside the area of (direct) IQ - faster frame rate, better AF especially AI Servo, more robust build, etc.

Which is why I went for the 5D. I wanted to see what kind of image quality I would get from moving up to FF.

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: 7D and 5D II that different?

« on: August 08, 2012, 02:45:53 PM »

For me, I believe my deciding factor with going FF was simply just that. I've had a T2i for 2 years now and have heard so much about FF being great. I don't shoot any sports and I want to give FF a go. The worst that can happen is that I decide I don't need it and sell it. I bought it used for $1550 so I feel like I got a pretty good deal on it.

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: 7D and 5D II that different?

« on: August 08, 2012, 12:56:08 PM »

Thank you all for the comments. I decided to pull the trigger on the 5D Mk. II. My bank account looks a little sad, but (hopefully) it'll be worth it. I'm a college student so being poor is nothing new. 

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / 7D and 5D II that different?

« on: August 08, 2012, 11:12:51 AM »

Hello all,

I've been sitting on the fence between a 7D and 5D II for about 3 months now. I've been reading a lot online about the difference between the two cameras. I hear people talking about the "feel" of 5D images and how the color is better, but is it really that different or is it just pixel peeping? I'm not a professional wedding shooter, just a guy with a hobby. That doesn't mean I don't want the best, but that's a $600 difference that I'd rather not spend if I don't have to.

I mainly shoot landscapes and portraits of friends and family. Thank you!

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Sports / Re: Post Your Panning Shots!

« on: July 09, 2012, 02:36:09 PM »

I took this, among others, at a tractor pull in Ravenna, NE about a month ago. Used a T2i and 24-105. I was quite pleased with how they turned out.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Is SLR dead?

« on: June 30, 2012, 11:45:33 AM »

I have a friend that has a NEX-5n and I've played with it a little bit. It's image quality is on par to that of a 7d for quite a bit less. However, I would never buy one simply because of the ergonomics. It's awkward for me to hold and I much prefer the larger body of the 7d, especially on long days of shooting. Not to mention I prefer the optical vf.

That being said, I easily see both styles of camera coexisting. I know many people, including my friend, that could care less about anything other than taking nice looking pictures. For them, mirrorless is perfect.

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Technical Support / Re: T2i Mirror Locks Up When Not in Live View

« on: June 21, 2012, 10:40:35 AM »

It actually was in a case. I have it in a Lowepro Flipside backpack. That's why I'm so surprised!

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Technical Support / Re: T2i Mirror Locks Up When Not in Live View

« on: June 21, 2012, 10:32:13 AM »

Wow... it was the former. I have no idea how I managed to turn that on seeing as it takes 4+ button presses to get to that setting. Either way, thank you!

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Technical Support / T2i Mirror Locks Up When Not in Live View

« on: June 21, 2012, 09:43:47 AM »

Hello all,

Randomly the other day when taking pictures with my T2i the mirror would stay locked up when I would take a picture. In order to drop the mirror back down I would have to press the shutter button again. The image is properly exposed, but the mirror stays up for some reason. Any ideas would be appreciated!

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: 5DMIII or 5DMII + Lenses, from a 550D?

« on: March 08, 2012, 10:44:03 PM »

Thank you all for the input. I think that getting a MII now will be best and then moving up to a MIII later on once prices have hopefully lowered. My only worry is the AF as my 550D's AF has been hit or miss on some occasions.