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Lenses / Re: 24-105 &/or 24-70

« on: April 19, 2013, 10:27:29 AM »

I happened to purchase the 24-105 as a kit with my 5DM3, and I love it.  The nice thing about the 24-7 is the f2.8, which you don't have in the 24-105.

Because I got the 24-105 first, I grew to love it.  Now I have several primes and the 70-200 f2.8 IS II USM (which is amazing).  I don't really find myself missing the 24-70 because I've got plenty of good lenses with f2.8 or better.

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Software & Accessories / Re: How do you print your photos for those who still do?

« on: April 19, 2013, 10:24:39 AM »

First of all, you GOTTA calibrate your monitor.  Absolute Must.  I use Spyder4Pro.

For quick prints for clients, I use CostCo.  I found one in the Phoenix area which is run by people who maintain their equipment well, and the results are awesome.  Find someplace that knows what they're doing.

For lots of prints, I have a membership with Zenfolio which works well for clients to directly order prints out of your albums which you can easily manage for your clients.  Paying for the membership is worth it because I can set my price points.  They also have lots of products which you can completely customize including downloads (with print releases attached) and unique products (more than even I've considered).

I used to own a printer (Canon), but it was such a pain to keep it printing properly during the stretches of time when I didn't have prints to do - calibration was tough and was constantly changing.  I'm a big fan of online print shops who do nothing but print. 

Quick jobs...CostCo
Extensive Jobs...White House or any of the myriad of the print shops who are out there.  They've gotta be good to stay in business, so I've not yet found one which is bad.  I guess there's always a first time, though... uh oh!  =)

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: What made you choose Canon in the first place?

« on: April 16, 2013, 10:35:39 PM »

IMHO, I think that Canon is better with skin tones.  Also, low ISO performance of the 5DM3 put me squarely in their camp.

Canon glass is better for the dollar, bodies feel better in the hand, ergonomics are outstanding, and therefore even with all my heavy glass it all seems easier to carry and use.

I've always been impressed with Canon's attention to IQ, Processors and ISO.  I don't need Mega Mega-Pixels for what I do (Weddings, Events).

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Software & Accessories / Re: What editing software do you use?

« on: April 13, 2013, 07:46:29 PM »

If I'm getting PAID, I use LR4 primarily.  If it's one of those jobs we all get where "Aunt Tilly" feels entitled to have photos of her doggie taken and I owe her because she once did something for my grandmother, well, I use whatever is available and simplest.

Heck, there are some very easy options which are free such as Paint.net and Picasa.  The best thing about Picasa is simply that once I've done the quick "auto color" or crop options, I can upload them to a web page where she can go get them herself and I never have to deal with her again.  =)

...if you can't tell, I come from a large family and they all feel entitled to my skills, experience and equipment.  It's getting old.  X(

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EOS Bodies / Re: 5DM3 Firmware Update

« on: April 12, 2013, 06:20:55 PM »

Thanks for everyone's help!  Some good people here.


CanonRumors' Forum is amazing...  =)

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EOS Bodies / 5DM3 Firmware Update

« on: April 11, 2013, 11:42:31 PM »

I'm very excited for this update if it will help with super low-light focusing (when using the assist from the speedlites).

However, I'm not sure how these updates are downloaded/installed.  I've never done this before.  Is it something which is downloaded via computer, placed onto my CF/SD card and then, once it's placed back into the camera it recognizes the new file?  EOS Utility, maybe?

How many of you guys/gals have done this before?  Is it difficult?

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Animal Kingdom / Re: Boa Constrictor - up close and personal - C&C please

« on: April 10, 2013, 12:22:27 AM »

I love the shot and don't think you need to do anything to the colors.  This is actually the reason I use Canon - I've used both Canon and Nikon and feel that Canon is truer to color.  That's my opinion, and I know I'm not alone in this.  However, I guess that is always open to discussion.

That being said, I had a thougth:  You talked about ethics, and I completely respect that.  However, what about a little contrast?  I think your photo would be greatly served by simply adjusting contrast slightly or the black/white sliders in LR. 

What do you think?

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Lenses / Re: Is there any chance this is legit?

« on: April 09, 2013, 04:08:34 PM »

Here's the tip:  If he/she asks for a wire transfer, it's a scam.  These days there's no one but scammers who are using Western Union for expensive equipment supplies.

I found a similar deal once.  Someone actually got their listing onto Amazon, so I almost fell for it.  They wanted $1000 even for a new/in/box Canon 70-200mm f2.8 IS II USM. 

The Amazon fraud department got involved and informed me that there are scammers who do this a LOT with lenses.  In most cases, they actually have ONE lens which they sell to ONE lucky recipient.  However, twenty people paying $1000 (for the above-mentioned lens) results in a nice profit on a $2.5K lens, which they'll claim as having been lost in the mail or something.  Sorry!  =)

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Speedlites, Printers, Accessories / Re: Lightroom 4 and .CR2 files from 5DM3 and 7D - Can't Import!!

« on: April 08, 2013, 02:40:05 PM »

Thanks everyone!  I've taken your suggestions and I'm still having problems.

Windows 7
LR 4.4.  Un-installed and re-installed.
EOS utility
Sees the CR2 files in the Import Dialog window, but comes up with error upon clicking IMPORT.

I'll get after Adobe's case for ignoring my pleas for help.  Thanks for your help, CR forum ppl!

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Speedlites, Printers, Accessories / Re: Lightroom 4 and .CR2 files from 5DM3 and 7D - Can't Import!!

« on: April 03, 2013, 04:56:14 PM »

the error code I'm getting, and can't seem to get around by updating the profiles or to LR4.4 is:

"The files are from a camera which is not recognized by the raw format support in Lightroom"


This has gotta be something simple that I'm just missing.  A check/uncheck box or something.

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Speedlites, Printers, Accessories / Re: Lightroom 4 and .CR2 files from 5DM3 and 7D - Can't Import!!

« on: April 03, 2013, 03:08:59 PM »

I gave that a shot and it didn't work.  Hmmm...

I've put in an email to Adobe Support.  I'll update when I hear back.

Thanks!

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Speedlites, Printers, Accessories / Lightroom 4 and .CR2 files from 5DM3 and 7D - Can't Import!!

« on: April 03, 2013, 10:57:57 AM »

I'm getting error msgs when I try to import .CR2 files into LR4.  Has anyone else had this problem?  I have read on some other blogs that it has started occuring with files from 7D and 5DM3.  I only own the 5DM3, and it's never worked. 

I'm shooting with the jpeg+RAW setting and the jpegs are importing fine.  However, the beauty of LR4 is what it can do with light and color, and with RAW out of the picture, why use it? 

Can anyone help?

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Lenses / Re: Shooting a Rock Concert. Which Lens(es)?

« on: March 31, 2013, 06:08:17 PM »

Awesome info - thanks everyone!  I'll post photos once I have them.

I'll be in the pit, but might have stage access, so I'll just freakin' ask for it (as cayenne suggested).


Oh, and with my 5DM3, I regularly shoot at ISO 10K+, but I'll be surprised if I shoot with anything less than f2.8


Thanks!  =)

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Lenses / Shooting a Rock Concert. Which Lens(es)?

« on: March 29, 2013, 05:49:29 PM »

I've been shooting for years, but this will be my first rock concert.  I'm wondering on lenses.  What should I plan for?  (no flash photography, of course)  Here's my gear:

Body: 
5DM3

Lenses:
24-105 f4
50 f1.4 and 1.2
70-200 f2.8 IS II USM
Sigma 12-24 f4

If there's one on the list I really should have, post your suggestions and I can grab a rental.  I was figuring that I'd probably be using my 50 and 70-200 the most.

What do you all think?

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Third Party Manufacturers / Re: Which camera brand you actively use, other than Canon?

« on: March 14, 2013, 05:27:44 PM »

Is there another camera worth my time other than Canon..?


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