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Lenses / Re: 400 f/2.8L IS I vs. 400 f/2.8L IS II

« on: May 19, 2013, 06:20:59 PM »

Thanks.  Since I've gone all FF I really don't need my 300 f/2.8L I IS anymore.  What I was thinking is selling my 300 v1 and 400 v1 and just buying the 400 v2.  I will welcome the loss in weight since many of the facilities where I shoot require a fairly long walk from my car and selling both lenses will match the funds required for the v2.  Still thinking about it though.

+1

Personally, I'd sell the 300 and 400 v1 to get the 400 v2 - especially as you are not likely to be out of pocket.

I'd also suggest looking at meta data (LR) for last year or so for all the shots done by yourself to ensure a large % were not taken at 300mm. If not get the 400 V2.

 

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Third Party Manufacturers / Re: Glasgow scientists create single-pixel camera for 3D images

« on: May 17, 2013, 06:43:56 PM »

I think Canon will charge $8,000 for a 3D camera - even if it only has ONE pixel!

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Third Party Manufacturers / Glasgow scientists create single-pixel camera for 3D images

« on: May 17, 2013, 06:08:47 PM »

Came across this interesting article on BBC online news service. Here is a quote from one of the lead authors,

 "It might seem a bit counter-intuitive to think that more information can be captured from a detector which uses just a single pixel rather than the multi-megapixel detectors found in conventional digital cameras ..."

Here is the link to the article:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-22556172

Cheers

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Lenses / Re: I've got a screw loose (telephoto hood)

« on: May 16, 2013, 07:26:06 AM »

Just be careful with Loc-tite or similar solution as some contain acetone that can react (badly) to certain plastics including polycabonate.

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Speedlites, Printers, Accessories / Re: Advice on 1st flash

« on: May 14, 2013, 07:12:30 PM »

The 430EX II is an excellent first flash. It has Canon build quality and reliability, TTL, zoom, decent power, and quick recycle. If you become a professional shooter and need a more powerful flash in the future, you can still keep it and use it as a slave to a 580EX, 600EX, or Phottix Mitros.

The 430EX II will last as long (probably longer) than your camera body and you'll find constant use out of it.

+1

With travel or street photography / people, the 430 can be used us fill flash as well as opening up shooting options in low light.

Cheers

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Lenses / Re: EF 24-70mm F2.8 L ver 2 or 3 Prime Lens

« on: May 14, 2013, 07:04:35 PM »

Personally, I'd get the 24-70 2.8 II over the primes - a constant aperture and L built quality etc  .

You'll gain at the wide end and lose at the long end compared to the primes so only you can decide if that will affect your shooting style.

Cheers

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Technical Support / Re: Why am I receiving "Access Denied - Security Block" to some posts?

« on: May 14, 2013, 07:42:20 AM »

Just happened to me now too   

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Buying a new camera - 650D, 700D or 60D, thoughts and suggestions?

« on: May 14, 2013, 07:40:29 AM »

Personally, if you are not in a hurry and can wait a bit longer, I'd suggest 60d's replacement - whenever Canon decide to release it.

Cheers

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Landscape / Re: Sunset landscape

« on: May 14, 2013, 07:34:28 AM »

Nice image 

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Lenses / Re: Canon 200/1.8 and 70-200Ismk2

« on: May 14, 2013, 07:32:56 AM »

Stunning detail - thanks for sharing

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Do you trust your camera?

« on: May 14, 2013, 07:28:52 AM »

I trust my camera settings but to compensate human error, I take multiple shots just to be able to select the best one later.

Works well for me.

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Lenses / Re: EF 200-400 f/4L IS 1.4x Announcement Around the Corner? [CR1]

« on: May 13, 2013, 04:30:21 AM »

Let's call this lens Sasquatch...it's off white, it's got a big foot, and while everybody's heard of it, very few have actually SEEN it.

So true 

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Lenses / Re: If the 7D M2 will be delayed until 2014, will the 100-400 also be delayed?

« on: May 13, 2013, 04:28:35 AM »

Pretty likely

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Technical Support / Re: An error occurring randomly

« on: May 10, 2013, 04:12:53 PM »

I am getting this error message some times with my 60D attached with 50mm f/1.8 II :

"Err 01 Communications between camera and lens is faulty. Clean the lens contacts"

But when I turn off the camera, take out the battery and put it back on.. It solves temporarily.
Is this a serious problem? Can anyone tell me hot to get rid of it?

Lens is almost new, bought 5-6 weeks ago.

Had a similar problem on my brand new 70-200 2.8 IS II whilst mounted on a 5d III - had to return it to Canon or a service / fix.

Took a couple of weeks for it to come back - no problems since. It was done free of charge too.

My advice to OP is to get a new copy or return as faulty.

Cheers

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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon Press event on may 31st

« on: May 10, 2013, 04:01:30 PM »

Maybe 70D - that would be nice. More likely its another printer.