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EOS Bodies / Re: Best technique for Micro Focus Ajustment

« on: April 28, 2012, 11:34:03 PM »

I really like the "Moire computer screen" method.  It's free, fast, and accurate!

http://www.northlight-images.co.uk/article_pages/cameras/1ds3_af_micoadjustment.html

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Third Party Manufacturers / Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 VC USD Lens Review Out (tested with 5D MkII)

« on: April 27, 2012, 04:21:54 PM »

Interesting alternative to Canon 24-70 MkII.

http://www.ephotozine.com/article/tamron-sp-24-70mm-f-2-8-vc-usd-lens-review-19056

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Third Party Manufacturers / Nikon D3200 announced. Is Canon going to rise to the challenge?

« on: April 26, 2012, 05:45:34 PM »

http://www.nikonusa.com/Nikon-Products/Product/Digital-SLR-Cameras/25492/D3200.html

The nice 24.2 MP sensor from Sony NEX-7 in the D3200 is going to present a challenge to Canon to come up with a competitive body at the $700 pricepoint.  After the 5D III vs. D800 embarrassment (and this coming from a 5D III owner), I sure hope Canon has something good to announce, something that does not use the same old 18 MP sensor in all their cameras.

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Lenses / Re: Canon 135mm f2 L

« on: April 18, 2012, 02:04:58 PM »

Nope, don't want IS on 135L.  I have no problems shooting with 135L hand-held even indoors.  It will just make it heavier and MUCH more expensive (per Canon recent pricing).

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EOS Bodies / Re: 5D Mk III vs D800/E, is the 5D3 better at anything?

« on: April 17, 2012, 07:32:39 PM »

Part II of the excellent Camera Store 5d III vs. D800 shootout.  Canon really shines in this one.

Canon 5D Mark III vs. Nikon D800 Part 2 with Mike Drew	Small | Large

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EOS Bodies / Re: my first video shoot with 5Dmark3 In NYC

« on: April 11, 2012, 10:57:49 PM »

That's very nice. 
Which video editing software is used? 

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Third Party Manufacturers / Re: 5Dmk3 doesnt play with kenko teleconverters

« on: April 11, 2012, 10:45:02 PM »

All four lens that don't work exhibit the same behavior - it just locks up the camera after one shutter actuation.  It never actually takes the picture.

Yes, that's exactly what happens to my 5D III.  I replied to Kenko with list of lenses that did not work, and I just got their reply, which is not encouraging since it does not seem like they even want to look into it any further despite multiple user reports.  So far I have not seen 5D III owners who report that ALL their Canon lenses work with Kenko, yet Kenko reports their 5D III body copy works with all the lenses.  Hmm, is it possible that Kenko's Japan version of 5D III is fine but U.S. version isn't?

"Dear Sir,
 
Thank you very much for your reply.
We have checked all lenses you mentioned with Canon 5D Mark 3 and Teleplus PRO300 DGX 1.4x Canon.
And we haven't any problems in these combinations.
 
Canon 135 f/2L
Canon 85 f/1.2L II
Canon 100 f/2.8 L
Canon 35 f/1.4 L

Yours sincerely,
 
Kenko International Division"

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Third Party Manufacturers / Re: 5Dmk3 doesnt play with kenko teleconverters

« on: April 11, 2012, 06:04:49 PM »

I have been able to successfully use my Kenko 1.4X Teleplus Pro 300 converter with my 5D Mark III.   I have had no problems at all using it  with my 70-300 L

Can you try some other Canon lenses and report back which ones do/don't work?

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EOS Bodies / Re: Letter to Mr Rockwell in regards to his 5Dmkiii review

« on: April 11, 2012, 05:56:10 PM »

KR in his D800 Review:

"The D800 is the best DSLR ever made by anyone at any price. I've got a D800 already, and have a D800E on order. There is no comparison."

There you have it.  We can all pack up and go home now. 

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Lenses / Re: Blank slate 5D3 lens lineup help

« on: April 11, 2012, 01:32:16 AM »

If the new Canon 24-70 MkII is as sharp as MTF chart suggests, then Canon has done many photogs a big favor by enabling a 2-lens system for most everything, i.e. 24-70 MkII and 70-200 MkII, that rival or exceed primes. 

I do love my 35L, 85L II, and 135L, but I must confess that 70-200 MkII is at least as good, maybe even better for contrast and color. 

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5D MK III Sample Images / Re: 5D MK III Images

« on: April 10, 2012, 09:40:42 PM »

A little more dynamic range seems available. 


DZ3C1178 by drjlo1, on Flickr

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Lenses / Re: Double camera, lens choices.

« on: April 10, 2012, 05:46:49 PM »

If you shoot indoor sports, you should really have f/2.8, which will throw out most of the wide angle zooms from most companies. 

One interesting option is Tokina 11-16 f/2.8.  On 1.6x crop, it's a nice wide angle range but most of all, very sharp across frame even at f/2.8. 
What's nice is Tokina will also work great on full frame when set to 15-16mm.  Since it's so sharp, it's like getting a 15 and 16 mm wide angle f/2.8 primes for FF. 

One can spend way too much money on Canon 16-35 MkII, but IME Tokina gives you cleaner, sharper images and goes wider to 11 mm on crop body. 

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Lenses / Re: Canon 1.4x tele vs 1.4x II tele or Kenko

« on: April 10, 2012, 12:54:47 AM »

I have now returned that body and waiting for a replacement the kenko stuff still works perfectly on my 5Dmk2s and 1D mk3

I'd be interested to know if your new 5D MkIII body works with Kenko 1.4x DGX.  I kind of doubt it since my own 5D MkIII does not work with Kenko 1.4x DGX.  Actually, ONLY the Canon 70-200 f/2.8 MkII works now..

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: anyone have a 5Dmk3 and a kenko TC?

« on: April 09, 2012, 11:54:57 PM »

My Kenko 1.4x telplus pro 300 GDX teleconverter does not work with Canon 5D MkIII.  Actually, the only lens that works with Kenko is Canon 70-200 f/2.8 MkII.  Everything else, even Canon 135 f/2 which works with Canon teleconverter, just causes the camera to freeze up after one shutter click, requiring battery swap to unfreeze. 

My Pro-Optic extension tubes do work with 5D MkIII.

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Third Party Manufacturers / Re: 5Dmk3 doesnt play with kenko teleconverters

« on: April 09, 2012, 11:41:56 PM »

To my dismay, my trusty Kenko 1.4x Teleplus Pro 300 teleconverter is not working with Canon 5D MkIII.  It used to work perfectly with every Canon lens (not just the ones compatible with Canon teleconverter) on 550D. 

The only lens that seems to still work with Kenko is Canon 70-200 MkII, which is a relief since that's the one that needs to work.  But even the Canon 135 f/2, which is listed under compatible lens for Canon teleconverter, does not work with Kenko.  Any other lens simply locks up the 5D MkIII after one shot (image is not recorded), which requires a battery reinsert to unfreeze the camera.  What a bummer! 

On the other hand, Pro Optic extension tubes from Adorama still work with 5D III.