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Canon General / Re: Canon EOS 1D X Possible Press Release

« on: October 17, 2011, 10:43:14 PM »

lol for real.

In ok light perhaps my 1D4 still has solid purpose left in it after March next year.

Nope. It'll be useless. Completely obsolete and incapable.

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Canon General / Re: Canon EOS 1D X Possible Press Release

« on: October 17, 2011, 10:38:27 PM »

Probably dumb question but would a 1D4 at 16 Megapixels in the centre 1.3 crop actually out resolve a 1D X at 18 Megapixels full frame?  In ok light perhaps my 1D4 still has solid purpose left in it after March next year.

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Canon General / Re: Canon EOS 1D X Possible Press Release

« on: October 17, 2011, 10:35:35 PM »

Just think of the cool aftermarket wired to wireless solution possibilities!

While most people are trying to go wireless, Canon gives us a wired network system?  Seems odd...  can you imagine a bunch of 100+ yard ethernet cables cluttering the sidelines of a football field?  Not to mention that I think it would be rather cumbersome to manipulate a camera with a giant cat6 cable sticking out the side.

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Lens Gallery / Re: Canon FL 55mm f/1.2 (Ed Mika Conversion)

« on: October 14, 2011, 11:02:54 AM »

Nice lens glamour shots msowsun thanks. It is a tight little bundle of sexy imaging firepower isn't it.

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EOS Bodies / Re: New DSLR on Tuesday, October 18, 2011. [CR3]

« on: October 12, 2011, 06:23:37 PM »

I will buy this camera if it is in the 5k ballpark and sell one of my 2 1D4s.  -self described 1D addict.

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Lenses / Re: New Article: Adapting your FD or FL lenses to EF/EOS

« on: October 08, 2011, 12:06:11 AM »

The EF mount TS 24 3.5 II was one of the sharpest in the corner lenses I've ever shot with and owned. It spoiled me to the point that shooting with the 16-35mm 2.8 II felt like slumming when it came to IQ and sharpness especially being the unapologetic pixel peeper that I am. That said, the lens is the biggest non telephoto,  awkwardest most fragile feeling construction with flaking paint at the delicate plastic undercuts of the various pivot/twist points I've shot with (I don't count tamron/sigma) that the built like a tank yet diminutive sized FD mount TS 35 2.8 just put it to shame. for 2,500 dollars I expect more. As for how the old lens performs on comparison, the jury is still out, but I and others who I know will happily choose to try will share our expectedly good results as they roll in.

Though the title of ambassador of FD lenses intrigues and somewhat flatters me I'd argue it's not completely accurate. I do like bargains, especially if they hold up very well to the latest lens offerings but it they don't, I've got no love and even less use for them.

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Lens Giveaway Contest / Re: *Contest* People - Post Here.

« on: October 06, 2011, 08:15:55 PM »

Montreal Canadiens Winger Erik Cole.

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Lenses / Re: New Article: Adapting your FD or FL lenses to EF/EOS

« on: October 05, 2011, 07:38:54 PM »

If you look at places like KEH and other online retailers other than eBay you can usually find a reasonably good TS 35 for under 600.  I agree that for around 1000 there are older version EF mounts around that are competition for the value argument but unless they are full metal construction (I don't know I only know the TS-E 24mm 3.5 L II I just sold was a plasticy monstrosity) they just don't have the magic feel the compact and precise FD mount version brings.   People who bought the FL 55 1.2 conversion kit from me will know what I mean.  I don't expect to sell nearly the same number of TS 35 2.8 EF conversion kits as the other two I make because of the costs and limited lens production numbers in comparison but thats cool, its still wicked to bring the nice stuff back into action in a digital world.

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Lens Gallery / Re: Canon FL 55mm f/1.2 (Ed Mika Conversion)

« on: October 02, 2011, 03:03:32 PM »

And finally

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Lens Gallery / Re: Canon FL 55mm f/1.2 (Ed Mika Conversion)

« on: October 02, 2011, 03:00:50 PM »

A few more.

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Lens Gallery / Re: Canon FL 55mm f/1.2 (Ed Mika Conversion)

« on: October 02, 2011, 02:58:43 PM »

Some of my shots

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Canon General / Re: Canada Post is literally giving me an Ulcer - Ed Mika

« on: October 01, 2011, 06:10:20 PM »

I'd get a katzeye based on the limited research I've done.
http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/881589/

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Canon General / Re: Canada Post is literally giving me an Ulcer - Ed Mika

« on: October 01, 2011, 09:28:50 AM »

It would be possible but to improve my critically in focus rate I would either also buy one of those aftermarket split prism focus screens for the 7D or I would try to stop the lens down as much as possible to give me a better fudge factor by giving me a greater depth of feild.  I replaced the focus screens on both my 1D4s and depend on them more than either the focus confirmation chip or personal vision focus perception. Though with digital you can shoot many more pictures and with action you may be eyeballing more than anything so just feel and overshooting your way through it would probably work too.

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Site Information / Re: I Get Interviewed by James Beltz at PhotoTips.biz

« on: September 30, 2011, 05:45:28 PM »

Well done.  I would love a square sensor btw, no need for a vertical grip and flexible cropping options.  I tend to only shoot landscape orientation and this way I would get to figure out the best framing for the subject when I have time to think about it in post processing.

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Canon General / Re: Canada Post is literally giving me an Ulcer - Ed Mika

« on: September 29, 2011, 08:22:22 PM »

Thanks for the feedback Harley, and all the great images helping show just what a unique lens this really is.  I've since modified the brass machining program to accommodate the slightly larger screws and only ship the larger screws as well, I think it will now perfectly handle both versions of the FL55 1.2. -Ed Mika

Ed,
The larger screws for my "pre-30k serial number" FL 55 arrived today.  I replaced all three smaller screws.  The smaller screws had worked and two of the three held fine before, but all three larger ones bit and its feels a little more solid all around.  You were right about the tighter fit to the camera mount after installing the bigger screws.  After taking the lens off and putting it back on a couple of times it smoothed out.  Thanks for all your follow-up.