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Software & Accessories / Re: Canon 5d Mark iii screen protector now available from XO Skins

« on: April 18, 2012, 04:27:19 PM »

I havent ever been happy with the hard plastic ones. They always end up peeling off and getting dust/dirt under them. Best skins are different. You use water, but they are super rubbery and have mad orange peel. I had a few bubbles after install with the xo, but after letting it dry for a day or two, everything goes away

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EOS Bodies / Re: any screen protectors for MarkIII?

« on: April 18, 2012, 04:24:46 PM »

Mine fit fine. You just need to let these dry out a few days. The MK3 is really well sealed water shouldn't get in from a spritz of water haha. Right after the install there is a little more grip, but that goes away after a few days. I tried out best skins ever and can confirm it looks like zagg (orange peel texture) You can't even tell if xoskins is on there, it's crystal, as long as you let it dry all the way.

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Technical Support / Video freezing on t3i, reformat iwth SD Formatter fixed it

« on: April 18, 2012, 04:19:47 PM »

Can anyone explain to me why a standard windows or even canon format isnt good enough? my video was freezing every 5 seconds. I read to use the software SD Formatter and it now works like a gem. What does it do that is so different?

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Software & Accessories / Re: Canon 5d Mark iii screen protector now available from XO Skins

« on: April 13, 2012, 01:13:26 PM »

Version 2 fits like a hand in a glove as Morrissey used to say
I don't know what version they sent me originally (perhaps a 7D) but this one is perfect on the top LCS and the back screen.
They went on a lot better too with next to no ripples or bubbles.
Knowing my luck the camera will get recalled tomorrow...

ET

Haha nice. I always thing of Ace Ventura when I hear that

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Software & Accessories / Re: Canon 5d Mark iii screen protector now available from XO Skins

« on: April 12, 2012, 04:55:08 PM »

Found this doesn't appear to leave residue

XO Skins leaves nothing behind	Small | Large

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Video & Movie / Re: My Automotive Video Portfolio

« on: April 11, 2012, 11:07:01 AM »

Nice, if my internet connect would work right now, I could watch the rest

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Software & Accessories / Re: Canon 5d Mark iii screen protector now available from XO Skins

« on: April 11, 2012, 10:54:20 AM »

Cool and thank you. I have heard of the Orange Peel reference before - I thought it was related to colour - not texture, good to know.

No problem

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EOS Bodies / Re: any screen protectors for MarkIII?

« on: April 05, 2012, 06:07:20 PM »

Mine fit, you need to wait at least 48 hours for the bubbles to dry out.

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EOS Bodies / Re: any screen protectors for MarkIII?

« on: April 05, 2012, 11:24:18 AM »

XO Skins makes the best skins around. They just released skins for the MKIII. It covers both the top LCD and the main screen.

Canon 5D Mark III Screen Protector Install 5D MKIII 5D MK3 5D Mark3

www.xoskins.com

Just found COUPON:  SPRINTXO  yeilds a 30% discount.

Just tried the code, it looks like it only works if you get more than one.

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EOS Bodies - For Video / Re: Act of Valor

« on: April 04, 2012, 11:09:40 AM »

There are some pics of their setup here http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/about_canon?pageKeyCode=pressreldetail&docId=0901e0248045fd9f

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EOS Bodies - For Video / Re: 5D Mark III - Bugatti Veyron and other challenging test subjects

« on: April 04, 2012, 10:57:16 AM »

http://youtu.be/qkFmhKoUEv4

Bugatti Veyron grills and fine details, fine patterned clothing, brick walls/ground, wide angle but still sharp. Watch in 1080p full screen to prevent aliasing.

Wow, way improved from the mark ii no aliasing or moire

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EOS Bodies / Re: any screen protectors for MarkIII?

« on: April 04, 2012, 10:51:12 AM »

Yes, they are just covers over the LCD and are held in place with a piece of die cut doubleback tape.  Use a small suction cup to lift one corner, and peel it off with your fingers.  Its a 5 minute job.

Thanks for that, good to know.

I just posted a question in the XO Skins thread but thought I would do the same here as there seem to be more people on this one:
http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php?topic=5001.0

Do the XO screen protectors have a rippled (bumpy) effect like the Zagg protectors? Are they easy to remove if I were to decide I don't like them?

I just responded to it on there, I will here as well. Everyone calls that orange peel. XO Skins doesn't have that.

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EOS Bodies / Re: any screen protectors for MarkIII?

« on: April 04, 2012, 10:49:31 AM »

I'd much rather have a static-cling type like on my cell phone to be honest.. those liquid/squeegie ones annoy me.  I want an oily nose-protector to keep it off the damn screen :p

They reduce oil from your nose and fingers, I notice WAY less on every screen I have their stuff on, my ipod being the worst offender.

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Software & Accessories / Re: Canon 5d Mark iii screen protector now available from XO Skins

« on: April 04, 2012, 10:48:02 AM »

Do the XO screen protectors have a rippled (bumpy) effect like the Zagg protectors? Are they easy to remove if I were to decide I don't like them?

No they don't have that look. A lot of folks call that orange peel

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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon smarter than we think

« on: March 30, 2012, 11:39:44 AM »

I think they priced it higher to get the past generation of folks who have been using the mkii to upgrade.