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EOS Bodies / Re: differences in color between Mark ii and Mark iii?

« on: April 25, 2012, 09:28:06 PM »

Actually I have one and find your postings very interesting. I also would like to visit your photo web site.

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EOS Bodies / Re: differences in color between Mark ii and Mark iii?

« on: April 25, 2012, 06:38:49 PM »

mboss13 I think you should return those "faulty" 5D IIIs because I fear you are going bald. I had only looked at the skin tones (they looked very good) until you mentioned the hair region. The 7K will come in handy and maybe save more clients than getting the new camera's colors to meet your high standards.

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EOS Bodies / Re: What is with the censorship?

« on: April 24, 2012, 01:59:10 PM »

I thought it was funny but I enjoy a happy and productive relationship with my 5D III.

Maybe the owners thought you were trying to get rid of about 30% of the postings here? 
OOOPS maybe I will be erased...

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EOS Bodies / Re: I am done with B&H

« on: April 12, 2012, 04:31:36 PM »

It's your choice but I think it is your loss also.

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EOS Bodies / Re: canon recalls shipment of 5d iii

« on: April 12, 2012, 04:12:21 PM »

Three posts from three brand new ID's that were created today within a span of under 15 minutes.

Hmmmm..........

Trying to scare the already skittish herd...it is funny no one can detail a problem serious enough that would require a recall.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Mirror Box Assembly 5d mk ii

« on: April 11, 2012, 04:26:15 PM »

Sorry I have no idea on this...you night try a site more keyed to video.

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EOS Bodies / Re: To remove low pass filter on 5DMark III, or not to remove, that is the question?

« on: April 11, 2012, 04:23:19 PM »

It is painful just thinking about it.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon 7Dmk2 any rumors??

« on: April 11, 2012, 04:20:55 PM »

Nikon's D7000 is a terrific camera that sells for hundreds less.

I guess that's just the point: Is there a large enough market for the most expensive aps-c body on the block when in the tech department the ff 5d3 has outclassed it? The price tag of the xxd or Nikon might be more in line with the ef-s or dx lenses used for them.

The 5D Mark III is $3,500 - that creates plenty of pricing room for a lesser, but still great, model at a fair price with a smaller sensor.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Why so long on the DXOMark and DPReviews?

« on: April 11, 2012, 04:18:37 PM »

Attacking the integrity of the Dx0 testing labs and then wondering if it is a conspiracy that they are delaying their disreputable work is somewhat funny.

My most important resource is myself. I need to know what I intend to use the new camera/lens for and what I hope to gain by making a new purchase. Then I read away only at sources I trust to sort out what I need to be concerned about in making my trade-offs. As an informed buyer I should not be surprised. All the cameras I have bought had much more features at purchase time than I had skill... and they all had limitations. My 5D Mark III is no exception. I hope to master it and improve as a photographer as I do.

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Canon General / Re: Should I move up to FF or get more lens

« on: April 11, 2012, 04:09:22 PM »

Probably a ton of other posts like these here already, but I thought I'd ask specifically for my situation.

I currently have the following gear
 

• 550d
• aluminum tripod
• 10-22mm EF-S
• 18-55mm EF-S
• 18-200mm EF-S
• 30mm 1.4L EF
• 50mm 1.4 EF

I mainly enjoy shooting landscapes, buildings and night photography.  I've only been serious shooting for about 6 months.  I don't make money of my pictures as this is just a hobby.  And moving to FF, in particular the 5dmk3, interests me for low light performance as the biggest issue i have is with my night shots and AF in low light.

What I wanted to ask, would you recommend that i just get the 5dmk3, where I could only use the 35mm and 50mm.  I'd be pretty limited by my glass, and after dropping $3500, it'd be a while before i could get more glass.  Though eventually i'd like to get the 24-70mm mk2

Or would you recommend I spend more money on gear and glass to make the move to FF lens painful when  it happens?  That and i could work more on my shooting skills and get more experience.

If i picked up more gear, I'd be looking at
 

• ND filter
• 6xx Flash
• lightroom
• possibly a macro lens

Picking up the 5dmk3 would be a stretch financially, but doable, and the gear no sweat.

You might be better off getting the 5D MK II and the 24-105mm kit lens while selling your crop camera and lenses.  A 17- 40mm L would be plenty wide and can be bought used for about $600, the same as your 10-22 would sell for.
 
I sold my 5D MK II to finance my 5D MK III.  Its a nice camera, but so was the 5D MK II, I think you would be quite happy with it.

I think this is a sound approach.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon 7Dmk2 any rumors??

« on: April 11, 2012, 03:55:29 PM »

I'm not sure why anyone would cheer for Canon not to update the 7D. It is three years old and there are features that would improve it. Nikon's D7000 is a terrific camera that sells for hundreds less.

For those that prefer the reach it offers, it would be great to achieve improved DR, better IQ and some minor refinements/additions to bring the camera closer to the new ff siblings. This will not only make the product line stronger but also offer more choices for a natural progression up the product line. The Rebels make great DSLR entry choices and I see them everywhere. The XXD is the perfect hobbyist/amateur choice. The 7D is and can remain, with an updating, the perfect bridge to the pro-lines found in the ffs. The 7D is already v.good but it can be better still (if the pricing is kept under control) to attract more waves of pro-sumers.

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EOS Bodies / Re: 5D Mark II vs 5D Mark III Comparison using same lens on a tripod

« on: April 09, 2012, 01:31:03 PM »

Thanks for posting ronmart, and ignore the trolls. 
 
I personally do not notice any big difference under normal lighting.  However, I have noticed better DR in difficult lighting, and, of course amazing ability to retain at least a usable amount of detail at ISO 25600.
 
I have posted numerous images with my 5D MK III that are in the forum.  I'll be doing some AFMA of all my many lenses today with the beta version of FoCal Pro which now supports the 5D MK III

Look forward to hearing on the impact. I enjoy your posts.

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Animal Kingdom / Re: Kitty

« on: April 06, 2012, 02:23:39 PM »

And here's Walter with Lulu the dog.  Kinda grainy, at ISO 3200.

True love.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Battery problems... How long does your 5D Mark III battery last?

« on: April 06, 2012, 02:22:26 PM »

I got 950 clicks out of my first run with the new battery that I fully charged before a shoot. No video or playing around with features just shooting. I did all that when I first received the camera and I payed no attention to counts during that.

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Animal Kingdom / Re: Prepare to be impressed

« on: April 05, 2012, 11:54:08 AM »

mission accomplished - the images are outstanding