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Lens Gallery / Re: Canon EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM

« on: May 19, 2013, 11:47:01 PM »

Cosplay from the game "Soul Calibur" at Anime Central 2013 in Chicago

1/500, f/4.0, ISO 320, 88mm, Canon 6D


1/500, f/4.0, ISO 320, 47mm, Canon 6D
LR 4.4

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Lens Gallery / Re: Canon EF50mm f/1.4 USM

« on: May 19, 2013, 11:42:10 PM »

Cosplay from the game "Soul Calibur" at Anime Central 2013 in Chicago.

1/800, f/1.4, ISO 100, 50mm
Canon 6D, LR 4.4 Post

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Lenses / Re: Lightweight lens for backpacking and bicycle touring

« on: April 15, 2013, 08:30:53 PM »

Can't get much lighter than the 40 f/2.8 pancake :p. 

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EOS Bodies / Re: What is missing from the 7DII specs

« on: March 30, 2013, 06:24:17 AM »

I'm a bit disappointed with the rumored number of AF points, but I was also disappointed with the 6Ds specs.  I bought the 6D anyway, and am anything but disappointed.  It would have to be a mini 1DX for me to consider getting another body.  We will see 

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Should I sell my 7D for a 6D?

« on: March 23, 2013, 10:54:15 PM »

I sold my 7D to help finance my 6D purchase.  I'm so glad that I did.  Image quality is far superior in my opinion.  For my style of shooting, I don't need 19 AF or the faster shutter.  The only real issue I have is the lack of a pop up flash or some form of wireless transmission for my flash.  Of course, now I don't need the flash anymore with the ISO performance :p

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Speedlites, Printers, Accessories / Re: Best diffuser for canon 430 ex II?

« on: March 22, 2013, 04:15:07 AM »

I've been using the Gary Fong lightsphere for awhile now. I've had pretty good results with it. I just got the rogue flashbender with softbox attachment. I'll try it out this weekend.

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Lenses / Re: Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG Sets New Benchmark for Excellence

« on: March 19, 2013, 06:20:59 AM »

Would the Sigma be noticeably better than the 24-105 on a 6D?  Most of my photos of cosplay are between 24 and 35mm.  I'm very happy with the 105 so far.  I already have a 40 2.8 and a 50 1.4 so maybe I'm getting too redundant.  Something about primes intrigues me though.  I think I have this desire to take the sharpest photo ever  . I'll consider renting one for my next event.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Experiences with the 6D

« on: March 16, 2013, 04:19:50 AM »

I upgraded from the 7D to the 6D. Low light images are vastly improved. I don't really notice any difference in AF performance.  I think the 7D AF was prob overkill for my shooting style.  I mostly shoot events where it's fairly dark or where I need to shoot small aperture.  I shot a car show mostly at f/8 and ISO 3200.  I needed no NR except in shots where I messed up exposure and had to correct in LR.  I have a grip so it fits my large hands better.  I adapted to the lack of a joystick within the first hour, but I admit that I shoot the center point mostly anyway.  I'm very satisfied with my purchase.

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6D Sample Images / Re: Photographs taken OF the Canon EOS 6D

« on: March 12, 2013, 01:00:53 AM »

Great pics.  I love my 6D.  I'm looking forward to renting a 300 f/4 IS for an upcoming event.  I'm already in love with the 24-105.  I'm still not sure which would be better for me.  The 300 or the 100-400. I should have it figured out in 6 months.  Thx for the pics.

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Lens Gallery / Re: Canon EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM

« on: March 04, 2013, 08:08:10 PM »

Cars!


1/80, f/8, ISO 6400, 28mm.  (masking 57, sharpening 41, luminance 23)
Was using my landscape CP on this one, vignettes like crazy at 35 and wider.  Need a slim CP.


1/80, f/8, ISO 2000, 35mm


1/30, f/8, ISO 1600, 24mm


1/125, f/5.6, ISO 3200, 35mm

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Lenses / Re: your goto everyday lens and why?

« on: March 04, 2013, 05:21:30 AM »

I'm using the 24-105. I have a 70-200 just in case.  2.8 glass is still a bit out of my price range.  I'm hoping to upgrade to the 70-200 2.8 by next year though.  The 40 is my body cap :p

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Lenses / Re: Canon 6D (Body Only) which lens to purchase?

« on: February 26, 2013, 06:21:16 PM »

The 24-105 is fantastic.  Have to use lens correction for the wider range, but it's very good.

ISO 3200, f/8, 1/13, 35mm, Canon 6D

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Lenses / Re: lens recommendation soccer

« on: February 17, 2013, 08:52:08 PM »

I'm considering putting together a kit for reach with my 6D.  I'm looking at the 300 f/4 IS with 1.4 or the 400 5.6.  Im not sure which set up would give me the best sharpness.  I'm also planning on shooting indoor events where I may not be able to get close to the stage, which is why I considered the IS.  I'll be renting one of the lenses and was wondering if anyone had experience with either.

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: 7D - Worth Buying ???

« on: February 15, 2013, 07:34:46 PM »

I upgraded from the 7D to the 6D. The 7D is still great, but I needed high ISO performance for events, and the 6D does not disappoint.  In low light, it basically becomes a 1 point AF DSLR, but that one point grabs focus like a tractor beam  . For my style, FF is the way to go.

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Software & Accessories / Re: 6D IOS remote app ?

« on: February 11, 2013, 06:35:22 PM »

I'm using it on the iPad mini.  Works great once it's set up.