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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: How good is the 7D autofocus system?
« on: August 11, 2012, 12:37:20 AM »
The 7D's AF is brilliant, best in class. The 5D3 is even better than the 7D's AF, which isn't a slouch. 
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PowerShot Cameras / Re: Canon PowerShot Pro1X [CR1]
« on: August 10, 2012, 05:47:10 PM »Canon has too many High-end compact systems already. I doubt this one will amount to anything.
The pro1 series was and probably will be equipped with high quality L glass; none of the canon mirrorless or big sensor compact cameras has this type of lens.
Another rumor that in my opinion make sense.
EOS M + EF Adapter + L lens
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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: 5D3 review: If you don't own Canon, buy the Nikon D800
« on: August 10, 2012, 03:48:29 PM »Thankfully the D800 is here. None of the photos I ever took the last 10 years made me smile until the D800. Now photography can begin.
Of course! and any feeble attempt to reason otherwise will bring down the hammer on you here on CR.
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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon 7D: Buy now or wait?
« on: August 10, 2012, 02:34:50 PM »...
You mileage may vary, but I could see a 70D in the near future for less.
I expect the the 70D will follow the specs more closely from the 60D than the 7D. No AFMA, etc., etc.
Expect the un-expected. The 70D will be the 7D and the 7Dmk2 will be a new camera. When their released, the 7D prices will plummet, which is an even better reason to wait.
Patience is a virtue, Impatience is an expensive commodity. The only time I would buy a 7D body now is if the price is around 800-900$, as to minimize the loss when the newer models are released.
Patience snagged me my 5D3 for 3,099 Non-grey market, USA warranty, brand New.
If you don't need it, but want it, Waiting is worth it. If you need it, your not asking this question.
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PowerShot Cameras / Re: Canon PowerShot Pro1X [CR1]
« on: August 10, 2012, 12:27:26 PM »
Canon has too many High-end compact systems already. I doubt this one will amount to anything.
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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon 7D: Buy now or wait?
« on: August 10, 2012, 03:20:26 AM »wait on it. The 7D is a good camera but will be replaced soon.
Wrong. It will not be replaced "soon" and some even doubt if it will be replaced at all.
+1 just look at the CR thread on an October announcement for a 6D (possible 22MP FF body likely to be priced in the $2k to $2.5k range based on Canon's recent pricing policy).
Those who tell you to wait are not looking at the big picture, for instance, IF (not when or WILL) the current 7D is replaced, then this raises new questions regarding whether or not the 7D mk 1 will be discontinued or not, if not, then this could only be down to a substantial price hike, thus leaving the 7D1 in the model range alongside a newer 7D2 (like the 5D2 and the 5D3). Alternatively, if the current 7D is phased out of the model line, then prices are likely to INCREASE as dealers inventories run down and availability (Supply) diminishes.
This is precisely what occurred with the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM lens. Everyone on CR said "Don't buy the old 24-70mm, wait and keep your cash for the new 24-70mm Mk II" (which by the way are still as hard to find in dealer stores as a Yeti). I pulled the trigger on the older standard zoom L lens last Christmas and I could sell it today for between +30% to +50% more than I paid for it (one grand last December 23).
Finally, a lot of the previous comments assume you have thousands to spend and/or have the luxury of time to wait indefinitely on a company (Canon) who have a track record of announcing (late) then not delivering to schedule. If you have got a few grand to spend then go and get yourself a 5D3, but if you're on a budget like me, get the 7D, use it, and hey it if you have to sell it 6 months to 1 year down the road, well... you might lose 50 to 100 bucks on it....money well spent.
"Soon" is relative. In the standard canon 4 year cycle, the 7D is already 75% thru its life as the flagship aps-c camera, couple the pressure nikon is putting on canon, I can't see the 7D holding on for much longer. It would be quite disappointing to have digital rot on a camera you may have bought only a few months ago.
You mileage may vary, but I could see a 70D in the near future for less.
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Lenses / Re: Lens Filters etc.
« on: August 09, 2012, 04:04:59 PM »You cannot replicate a polarizer in Photoshop. GND yes, CPL, no.
Ok? Why? Is it because the informaton on the RAW file is insuffisient, thus not giving you the range to tweak in pp? I thought that you could alter the type of saturation through masking afterwards. If this is right, and I am not suggesting that you and Neuro are wrong, means that I will have to get a CPL for all my lenses, before I take a plunge into Lee.
It cannot be replicated in PS because the way the filter works.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polarizing_filter_(photography)
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Lenses / Re: Canon EF 35 f/1.4L II [CR2]
« on: August 09, 2012, 01:46:28 PM »
I only purchased the 24L II because the 35L was disappointing in my tests. Its really overdue for an update.
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EOS Bodies / Re: Entry Level FF with 1D X or 5D MK3 Sensor
« on: August 09, 2012, 01:42:41 PM »
They won't give the new camera the 1Dx sensor. Canon won't make that mistake twice. *cough 1Ds3 *Cough. 
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Lenses / Re: Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM focus problem...
« on: August 09, 2012, 01:38:33 PM »
Never had a problem with that combo. Perhaps have you fully adjusted and tweaked the AF system in the 7D?
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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Craigslist 5D3 for 2900, good deal or buy 5d2 or 6d?
« on: August 09, 2012, 01:36:19 PM »I have the cash, I want full frame very badly. I don't need that much camera as I'm not professional but 2900 for 7k shutter sounds like a good deal. There's a big camera sale coming this weekend locally I wonder if they might have 5d2s cheaper? Obviously the 5d3 is a heck of a lot more camera than 5d2(5d2 im sure would be amazing) and heck the rumored 6d might be more than 5d2(5d2 still prolly way awesome?). I just don't want to miss a potential good deal, unless you guys think prices on 5d3 an 5d2 may drop a bit after a potential 6d comes out? I have a 40d and 50d with a few efs lenses but I don't mind selling them, I would sell the 17-55 and 40d most likely. I can be very impulsive so I'm looking for grounded people to give me better advice. And if I go with 5d2 I want to buy the kit new. Thanks everyone I know I'm not the first one to make a thread like this!!
BUY IT NOW!
Got mine on evil bay for 3099.
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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon EOS 5D Mark III AI Servo AF Point Annoyance Firmware Fix Coming
« on: August 09, 2012, 01:35:07 PM »
Haven't noticed it too much but I've been using the 7D alot before.
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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: 5D3 review: If you don't own Canon, buy the Nikon D800
« on: August 09, 2012, 01:31:54 PM »
Solid point on glass. Its the only reason I haven't switched systems yet. Canon primes are something unique and most don't have nikon equivalents.
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Speedlites, Printers, Accessories / Re: 5D ("Mark I") + 600EX-RT Is this going to work?
« on: August 09, 2012, 01:28:11 PM »
Just get some cowboy triggers. Cheap and use the extra monies for more flashes.
I used the 5Dc for 6 years, skipped the MK2 and went into the mk3 recently. It really is a classic canon camera.
I used the 5Dc for 6 years, skipped the MK2 and went into the mk3 recently. It really is a classic canon camera.
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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon 7D: Buy now or wait?
« on: August 09, 2012, 01:25:18 PM »Hi all,
Just wanted some opinions and thoughts from either 7D owners or people probably in the same boat as me, who are unsure if they should upgrade to a 7D now or wait until after photokina, in case a new camera comes out?
I have a 500D now, however I've out grown it and looking for a more versatile camera.
Thanks for our comments!
wait on it. The 7D is a good camera but will be replaced soon.
Patience is a virtue, Impatience is an expensive commodity.