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Lenses / Re: If you can have ONLY 3 lenses, what would they...???

« on: August 14, 2012, 01:01:41 PM »

My choice would be:

The new 24-70 mkii L hopefully with IS
The 70-200 mkii L IS (already have this and wouldn't be without it)
The 200-400 L IS with built in 1x4 converter.

All Canon I know, I have not really tried a lens from another brand as I'm happy with Canon. I picked these as I believe it will give a full range of options from 24mm-560mm, mainly as I can't seem to pick any one special area I just love to photograph anything.   

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: 1DX or 85mm 1.2?

« on: August 08, 2012, 11:22:05 PM »

I recently used an 85L1.2 on a 5d mkiii at a wedding where the lighting at the church and reception was awful and I had no problems with the 85. Perhaps others have experienced problems with this lens on a mkii. I as said before would keep the mkiii as a back up and be very pleased with the results the 85 will give you. 

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Lenses / Re: How is the hand-holdability of the Canon EF 300mm f/2.8 L II IS USM lens (+TC)?

« on: August 05, 2012, 09:56:10 AM »

I have the 300 version 1 which is around 300g heavier than version 2. I use it with a 1.4x and its heavy  but not so much that you can't use it handheld. But I agree if I took it out for a day I would use a monopod

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Lenses / Re: Which Macro Lens Would You Recommend?

« on: August 02, 2012, 01:53:49 PM »

The 100L is a very good Macro lens, a great Portrait lens. Just put it on the camera and you will use it. I use it often and its a versatile all around star.

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Portrait / Re: Heat Wave! 100 Liters of water + model + sunshine....

« on: July 31, 2012, 05:45:45 PM »

Turner a rather well know English painter when he produced a number of paintings studying light was also heavily critisized, they now sell for many millions. A prize is awarded annually in his name, many of the winners especially in recent years have been heavily critisized. Your photographs are what art is supposed to be, something to like or dislike or leave you ambivalent, but always make you think. In light of the responses its clear you have done your work well.     

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EOS Bodies / Re: 5d mkiii and no AF at F8

« on: July 31, 2012, 12:56:56 AM »

Thanks for that now its clearer

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EOS Bodies / 5d mkiii and no AF at F8

« on: July 30, 2012, 08:36:49 PM »

I have read a review on Photo net of the 5d mk 3. In it it was said that there is "no AF at F8 as was the experience with the 1DX. As the review was dated 25th July, I am somewhat confused, I have a mk 3 and I don't seem to have a problem. Does anyone else know if this is right, just curious. 

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EOS Bodies / Re: advice required

« on: July 27, 2012, 04:35:54 PM »

A few months ago I was in the same position as you and I picked up a 5d mkiii but have kept my 50d. It has taken some adjustment and learning the difference between crop and full frame but I can honestly say if you do likewise in particular for Portrait will will not regret it. The 5d iii is a absolute upgrade that I plan to enjoy for many years. I photographed a wedding alongside a friend who is a professional two weeks ago, he was shooting a 1ds mkiii and 5d ii with flash in the church and the reception. I didn't use a flash and at 6400 iso it was very very good and 12800 was just very good and as a consequence the wedding book will contain about 30% of my photo's and its all due to the camera, I would like to take credit but I can't. My advice is, 'go for it'

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5D MK III Sample Images / Re: Macro Images with 5D MkIII

« on: July 22, 2012, 07:08:41 PM »

A on the spur of the moment shot next to a swimming pool in Indian Wells CA. Shot with a 5d mkiii and 100mm 2.8 L IS macro. Its been cropped more than I would like just to see if it would hold up. He was a bit skittish so I couldn't get in the best position.

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Software & Accessories / Re: Best software to process RAW files from Canon 5D Mark II??

« on: July 18, 2012, 07:02:03 PM »

I have and use??? LR4, I am still having speed problems even though I have a Mac with Intel 7 and 8gb, the drag on the sliders is really annoying. I recently downloaded for trial Capture one and so far so good. Its a 60day trial version and gives ample time to try it out. 

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Lenses / Lens to take to Kruger National Park South Africa

« on: July 18, 2012, 06:55:56 PM »

I may have the opportunity to visit Kruger this August and will take my 5d mkiii and 50d. With the camera's i'll take a 300mm 2.8L 70-200 2.8 mkii L and 24-105L with 1.4 and 2x extenders. Does anyone have any advice on what other lens I should pack/rent/buy.
I have never been on Safari so all advice will be helpful on lens or any other equipment needed.

Thanks 

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Canon 50D vs 7D

« on: July 15, 2012, 08:39:01 PM »

I bought a 50d about 4 years ago and this year bought a 5d mkiii. The difference is huge, but I have kept my 50d as a back up, it still takes great pictures and gives me that extra reach when I need it. If you are looking for another crop camera and only a crop, then I would stay with what you have for the time being and invest in a lens or two. I am really glad I made the investment in EF as opposed to EFS lenses and if you ever consider the change to FF I would recommend you do the same.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Buying 5D Mark III from Amazon???

« on: July 10, 2012, 09:39:33 AM »

I have bought almost all of my gear from Amazon and have never had any problem

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Software & Accessories / Lightroom 4 -v- Capture One

« on: July 10, 2012, 09:35:27 AM »

I have recently upgraded to Lightroom 4 and to be honest am still a bit disappointed with its slow response to commands. A friend introduced me to Capture One this past weekend and on first sight it seems very good in particular with color and ease of operation. Has anyone else used both and if so whats your experience please and to jump ship and change is yet another few hundred $, thanks.

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Lenses / Re: Which lenses to pick up next?

« on: July 06, 2012, 02:12:34 PM »

Take the 100L macro and you will not have any regrets, a bit of a plastic feel but IQ is superb and the IS makes it good to go