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EOS Bodies / Re: I love Primes.
« on: August 24, 2012, 05:53:29 PM »
Primes are what I used in the 70's because the zoom lenses sucked.
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EOS Bodies / Re: Anyone else preorder the EOS M yet?
« on: August 23, 2012, 07:43:23 AM »
I'll wait at least a year, maybe two. The current model is about $200 too expensive. I'm not interested in the 22 f/2 prime lens, which is included in the only U.S. kit available. It isn't possible to buy just the body. And there are reports of very slow focusing. Give me a day and I'll think of another couple reasons.
Given what Sony is doing with their E-mount and Panasonic is doing with Micro-4/3, there is huge potential in the Canon system but this has not been an auspicious beginning.
Given what Sony is doing with their E-mount and Panasonic is doing with Micro-4/3, there is huge potential in the Canon system but this has not been an auspicious beginning.
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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon EOS 3D X [CR1]
« on: August 21, 2012, 07:45:48 AM »
Or they drop a new sensor into the 5D3 body, ramp up the speed of the single DIGIC 5+ processor a little and charge $4500. The 5D3 already has the same AF as the 1Dx...sort of. Of course, there's still the problem that the D800 only costs $3000.
However, I can't see them using the 3D name for anything except a 3-dimensional camera.
However, I can't see them using the 3D name for anything except a 3-dimensional camera.
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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon EOS 7D Mark II Specs? [CR1]
« on: August 20, 2012, 08:16:27 AM »
The specs don't make much sense given (1) the recent 7D firmware upgrade and (2) Canon's recent trend, as seen in the 1Dx and 5D3, to not increase sensor resolution in pro cameras but, rather, improve image quality at higher ISOs. A 24MP Canon APS-C sensor is equivalent to 61MP full frame. That's a lot of pixels. I think 24MP in a 70D is much more likely.
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EOS Bodies / Re: More Big Megapixel Talk
« on: August 19, 2012, 08:59:22 AM »
How many people are there who actually need 8FPS in a 40MP camera?
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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Canon 5dc, better than T1i?
« on: August 12, 2012, 11:05:00 AM »
I was looking at the specs for a 5Dc and it's really perfect for what I do. I'm not a sports photographer whatsoever. I prefer to do landscapes and portraits. I love the photos that come from a FF body. I like that the usable ISO for the 5Dc is WAY higher than my T1i. I'm not into DSLR filming anymore so I don't need a video mode in my camera. A used 5D is about the same as a T3i. An On-Camera flash isn't needed because I have a Canon 430ex II. I feel more safer having a better build quality.
Do you think my want for a 5Dc is complete sane? or is the 5Dc not a viable option anymore.
I used a 5D and 40D for 4 years and currently use a 5D3 and 7D, mostly because I do shoot sports and other things in ridiculously low light levels. Based on your description, it sounds like your plan is excellent. I don't know if you clean your sensor currently, but the 5D has no automatic dust removal and does seem to attract dust.
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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: 5D3 for sports/action?
« on: August 11, 2012, 06:28:59 AM »
I own a 5D3 and (newly purchased refurbished) 7D and have shot sports with both, so I'll give it a try. In low light situations, I prefer the 5D3 for its better image quality. Otherwise, I prefer the 7D for its reach and slightly higher frame rate. In both cases, I shoot manual with Auto ISO and AI Servo with the focusing area set to center zone. The zone focusing solved a lot of problems associated with center point only focusing, like a rapidly-moving main subject moving off the center point or two main subjects separated by a space in the center, resulting in a perfectly focused background and a fuzzy main subject.
I paid about 1/3 the 5D3 price for the refurb'd 7D.
I paid about 1/3 the 5D3 price for the refurb'd 7D.
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EOS Bodies / Re: Big Megapixels Coming Soon? [CR1]
« on: August 06, 2012, 04:44:21 PM »I know the product isn't out there yet but, it's a shame how Canon holds back on what their loyal buyers want when they (Canon) knows what is wanted.
They claim one body is a flagship (1DX), holding out on what another body has (5DMK3) only to give their fan base what they originally asked for (more megapixels) shortly afterwards. You cant tell me they didn't plan on a higher MP body announcement after 1DX & MK3 sales peak.
I also know that Canon didn't force anyone to buy either one of those bodies ... but lets face it ... Canon plays games with those who keep them competitive in a world of serious competition.
If I were to stop at a Kool-aid stand & buy a hot, watered down glass of Kool-aid from a little kid, only to have them pull out a fresh/cold picture from under the stand afterwards .... that would piss me off!
What Kool-aid are you drinking? The fan base, for years now has been asking for what they got in the mk3 - better AF, better performance at high ISO, and better ISO range - its pretty much exactly what the mk3 is. The whining about only started when people heard about the d800. And now there is this vocal segment who twist history to be what it isn't. Nikon rolled the dice and put their big MP camera out before canon did.
Yep, that's pretty much what happened. And, as the owner of both an EOS-3 film camera and 5D MkIII DSLR, I consider the latter to be the true and worthy successor to the former. But, then again, I never got the Eye Control Focus to work on the EOS-3 so I'm not counting that.
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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Camon M (mini) prices
« on: July 26, 2012, 12:04:38 PM »
As an American, I don't want that Speedlight, since I already own and like a 270EX that I use with my G10. My big complaint about the U.S. kit is Canon's choice of kit lens. The camera isn't exactly optimized for street photography by enthusiast photographers and soccer moms probably would have preferred the 18-55 zoom. Then there is the fact that we can't buy a body only, without a kit lens, plus, as you mention, the price of the adapter. Canon should almost be giving those adapters away.
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Lenses / Re: What Lens to use/get for shooting bands, mini performances...
« on: July 26, 2012, 11:54:22 AM »I also vote for the 135L F2.0.On APS-C that's 216mm... way to long imo. Even on FF the 85mm f/1.8 is mostly sufficient for portrait shots. On APS-C, 50mm is the maximum, especially in small music clubs with poor lightning.
I agree. When I shot bands with a 5D, I used high speed primes from 24 to 135mm. The 135 was used exclusively for half-length portraits with the heads of the crowds visible but blurry and not identifiable. When I could sit at the band's feet and shoot up, 24, 35 and 50mm lenses were optimum.
With a 5D3, I would use f/2.8 zooms plus a 300 f/2.8 for head and shoulder shots taken from the back of the room. Actually something like the old Olympus 250 f/2 with a 1.4x TC would be perfect for the long shots.
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Lenses / Re: Refurbished Lenses from Canon
« on: July 26, 2012, 11:44:38 AM »
I've purchased three refurbished lenses, mostly through B&H, and am very satisfied with them. I just bought a refurbished 7D during Canon Direct's most recent 20% off sale. For a 7D, it's fine but, after using a 5D3 for a few months, the 7D seems archaic. (The coming 7D firmware upgrade convinced me that a 7D2 will not be coming soon and my 40D is getting a bit erratic.)
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EOS Bodies / Re: A New 100-400 & Coming Announcements [CR2]
« on: July 25, 2012, 12:24:51 PM »I'd rather have & wait on one of these:
Screen shot 2012-07-25 at 8.45.59 AM by Bombsight Photography, on Flickr
Wild guess: Those lenses (the ones in the background also appear to be 200-400's) are in London waiting for CPS sports photographers to borrow or buy them.
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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Canon EOS M & EF 800 f/5.6L IS
« on: July 25, 2012, 08:42:22 AM »How long did he stay in that position
Was there a monopod Photoshopped out of the picture?
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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Canon EOS M & EF 800 f/5.6L IS
« on: July 25, 2012, 08:09:05 AM »
Did he happen to mention how long the combination took to focus?