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Lenses / Re: Canon EF 14-24 f/2.8L in Late 2013 [CR2]

« on: December 14, 2012, 02:35:51 PM »

As for photojournalists, many of them that are using 16-35's are still shooting 1D MkIII and MkIV's, the 16-35 works very well in the pack on a 1.3 crop camera, the 14-24 would not be anywhere near as attractive, that is why Nikon still offer a 17-35 f2.8 as well as the 14-24.

Why would I get one? Well yes the zoom is nice but it wouldn't replace my 16-35, however the Canon 14mm, well the two I have shot with, one a loaner via CPS and one from LensRentals, were both crap in the corners. I do some high end real estate work and currently use the 17mm TS-E for most of it, but when I want wider and not stitch then I have found the 15mm fisheye defished is better in the corners than the 14mm L prime, and it gives a wider field of view.

After CPS adjustment, my 14L is very good to excellent

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Lenses / Re: Canon EF 14-24 f/2.8L in Late 2013 [CR2]

« on: December 14, 2012, 01:45:30 PM »

To everyone saying they would buy this lens immediately, I have to ask, and I'm not trolling...how is the current 14mm L lens letting you down? Is the ability to zoom from 14-24 that killer of a feature?

I am loving my 14mm L. I have done amazing landscapes with it. I really don't know if the 14-24 would be attractive. If it turns out killer perhaps I might consider parting with the 14L and 24L. But I really dont think so. For me I think the primes will complete my needs for landscape.

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Crop vs FF for landscape photography

« on: December 12, 2012, 09:08:47 PM »

I have done landscape both with 7d and 5d using the same scene. No comparison. FF is miles ahead.

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Contests / Re: Gura Gear Giveaway!

« on: December 06, 2012, 11:20:30 PM »

I want to win.  I WILL win. 

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Pricewatch Deals / Re: Sigma 35 f/1.4 DG HSM for Canon in Stock at B&H Photo

« on: November 21, 2012, 01:27:17 PM »

Sigma will want you to believe this lens is future proof. They allow a USB connection to update the firmware for new third party body compatability.

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Pricewatch Deals / Re: Canon EF 24-70 f/2.8L II Now in Stock at B&H

« on: October 19, 2012, 05:42:52 PM »

"Quantities are limited so act fast"

Why should we act fast?

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EOS Bodies / Re: Why are flash sync shutter speeds getting worse?

« on: September 24, 2012, 11:19:50 AM »

I may be wrong, but with High Speed Sync on a flash, max sync shutter speed becomes less relevant.

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / 5D Mark II Canada Price Drop $1,699

« on: September 19, 2012, 02:13:22 PM »

Couldn't help but pick up one as a second body. Here in Canada they are now $1,699. I see the US price is around $1,899.

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Software & Accessories / Re: Need advice - Pixma P9000Mk2 or P9500Mk2 ?

« on: August 08, 2012, 04:10:21 PM »

I have both and I have some observations. First, even if the heads get a little clogged for inactivity, after a clean cycle everything is OK. I have left them unused for weeks at a time and never had any recovery problems. Second, the printers have different purposes. The 9000 is way better at producing glossy color saturated work. The 9500 cannot reproduce the colour gamut you get with the 9000, but is better for B&W work and producing long lived archival quality prints. Depending on the photo, each printer will produce a different look. So to me at least it makes sense to have both and experiment to see which printer produces a better result. Email me back if you have any other questions.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon to announce medium format dslr?

« on: August 07, 2012, 04:29:15 PM »

I have no experience in MF world, but doesnt Hartblei have some mechanism that allows EF lenses on MF cameras?

http://www.hartblei.de/en/hartbleicam1.htm

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / 5D battery overvoltage

« on: August 03, 2012, 06:05:10 PM »

Since the 1 series cameras have their battery voltage at 11.1 and the 5 series at 7.2, has anyone been crazy enough to say rewire a 5D grip to alter the batteries in series and overvolt the camera for faster framerates?

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Lenses / Re: New Canon 50mm Coming? [CR1]

« on: July 17, 2012, 04:36:17 PM »

My. Guess. Better IQ than the current 1.4 and 1.8 And sigma 1.4 AND 1.2L at same apertures. 8 round blades. NO IS. The only benefit of the 1.2 L will of course be 1.2 and weather sealing.

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Lenses / Re: Which of these 2 lens combo (24-70L II & 17-40L) or (Zeiss 21/2.8 & 24-105L)?

« on: June 28, 2012, 12:34:31 PM »

For a little bit more why not EF 16-35mm and either Zeiss 21mm or Canon 24mm L prime?

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EOS Bodies - For Video / Re: 5D Mark III Magic Lantern wish list poll

« on: April 27, 2012, 12:21:44 PM »

A donation to their cause might grease the wheels!

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Lenses / Re: Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L II delayed?

« on: April 02, 2012, 07:43:20 PM »

Maybe is so they can reissue it with IS