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Lens Gallery / Re: Canon EF 50MM 1.2L

« on: November 04, 2011, 11:46:17 AM »

This will be my next lens.  Just need to save up my pennies.

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Lens Gallery / Re: Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS USM

« on: November 04, 2011, 11:36:00 AM »

It was a tough decision for me to get the 300mm with 1.4x tc instead of the 100-400.  I can use 300mm at f/4 with my prime.  But, the atmospheric distortion plays more of a role than any sharpness differences between the two.

It would be easier to find subjects if I were able to zoom out and the zoom in quickly.

I do need a lot more practice with wildlife/bird photography.  I just don't get close to those kind of shots.

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Lenses / Re: Realistic wish lens

« on: October 28, 2011, 05:14:39 PM »

Something like a 6400mm telescope with GPS sky tracking mount.

If Canon doesn't choose to make it, they should work together with Meade or a different telescope maker to make sure everything works nicely...

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Canon General / Re: Photography - Equipment or Skill ?

« on: October 18, 2011, 10:26:36 AM »

I have taken some great pictures with different cameras.  I am more consistent with the 5DM2.

I can give my camera to my Dad to take a picture, and if you don't know what you are doing, the camera won't help you frame the shot or get the timing right.

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Canon General / Re: New EOS GPS & Bluetooth/Wifi Addon Introduced

« on: October 18, 2011, 10:22:41 AM »

I'm still waiting for them to create something easy for the 5D M2 to use to acquire GPS.  The best solution I have seen costs about $850, and it adds 1 lb and wouldn't fit in my case (WFT-4 & bluetooth GPS).

I took iPhone pictures on my last trip to get the GPS locations, and will have to manually add them probably...

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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon Tempting Fate Being \

« on: September 08, 2011, 01:40:48 PM »

last week i saw him and as we talked he told me he has sold all is camera gear on ebay.
he now takes all his pictures with his iphone. 

no new DSLR or mirroless camera would have changed that decision for him.

he thinks the iphone is god enough for the snapshots he takes and most imporant he has it always with him.

I am going to get this next iPhone, and that is my plan for basic pictures.  I will have my 5DM2 when it really matters.  But I haven't been able to take it some places where it would have been nice to have a camera.

I'm not sure if a mirrorless Canon that could use EF lenses would appeal to me.  It might have prior to getting the 5D, but I don't see any benefit if I have the iPhone and 5D to get all of the pictures I would like to get.

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

« on: September 06, 2011, 06:12:36 PM »

I would imagine that adapting a good telescope would be just as good as the 800mm with 2x & 1.4x extenders.  (I would be looking to do Astrophotography and would need huge lenses...)  It might be a problem carrying that into sporting events, but more and more places are having problems with a 5DM2 or any DSLR...

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Lenses / Re: EF Lens Adaptor for iPhone 3 & 4!

« on: July 12, 2011, 07:01:00 PM »

I'm sure the optical zoom will be better than the digital one (if it exists)

I don't have an iPhone yet (waiting for iPhone 5), but I am interested.  Why, because I have been stopped from taking in my 5DM2 into some stadiums and events because it is a 'professional' camera.  Now, I would have liked to have been able to bring a iPhone with a 300mm f/4 lens (w/ 1.4x) into the Miss Universe competition...

There are times when I am traveling that it might be useful.  But at the current price, I would have a hard time using it that much.

I would worry about the sensor quality and answering a phonecall as well.

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Landscape / Re: Yosemite national park

« on: July 07, 2011, 06:05:26 PM »

canon 7d with canon 10-22 at f 11 expousre time 1/160 ISO, 200
i need all your advice any time.

Well, for starters, you should have been at f 8, ISO 100.

I agree on the ISO100, but for that shot, I would try f/18.  I would also take the photo at a different time of day (dawn or dusk)

I spent a week there with my 'new' 5DM2 about 2 months after I got it.  It was an amazing place.  I was there in November when the leaves were changing and have some great pics.  I was also up at all hours of the day and night, and camped in a tent in Campground #4 for $5/night or something cheap like that...  Too bad I live so far away...

is this thread meant to be for before/after shot comparisons since exxon stuffed up again?

It is easy to get the two parks confused, but Yellowstone is the one with the oil problems, Yosemite is in California.

I also recommend the north road, either as a drive, or for some amazing photos away from the crowds.  I started in Mono Lake and I have never seen anything like it.

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PowerShot Cameras / Re: Large Sensor PowerShot? [CR1]

« on: June 23, 2011, 05:43:56 PM »

I am looking for a small p&s that has a fixed 24mm pancake lens or built-in, but will accept an adapter to allow EF zoom lenses, Image Stabilization, and autofocus to work.

That way, I can bring the 24mm or 35mm p&s with me on bike rides and evenings out.  Yet, I can still carry a few good lenses when I travel to get better shots and don't want to carry around the 5D m2 (or when venues won't let me bring in my 'professional' camera...  )

It would have a few benefits over the iPhone, but the iPhone would take acceptable pictures in a lot of situations as well...  but it wouldn't have the zoom (420mm-840mm).

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PowerShot Cameras / Re: PowerShot Info

« on: June 07, 2011, 11:47:55 AM »

They need to make a G12 like camera that has a fast 24-70mm lens on it and can fit in your pocket.  But, it also has the ability to use a prime EF lens by using an adapter ring.

It is small and sealed when you need that functionality, yet, the zoom range can be impressive with the existing line of lenses.

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Lenses / Re: EF 16-40 f/4L IS [CR1]

« on: May 26, 2011, 10:09:21 AM »

I have the 16-35mm f/2.8, and I am happy with it.  I use the f/2.8 far more than the 35-40mm range, plus the faster shutter at other apertures...

Now a 16-40mm f/2.8 or a 17-50mm f/2.8 IS would be perfect...

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Lenses / Re: EF 50 f/1.4 II & EF 50 f/1.8 III [CR2]

« on: May 19, 2011, 05:45:52 PM »

I doubt it.  The 50/1.2L is not that old (released in 2007), and was itself an update of sorts, from the 50mm f/1.0L (released in 1989, and still shows up on the used market occasionally for $3-4K).  The other two current 50mm standard primes are from the early 90's.

Why did you tell me about this lens...you just cost me an extra $3000.  Thanks. 

I did not know the f/1.0 existed, but for the night time pictures I take, it might be the right lens.

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Lenses / Re: buying the 5DII and need two amazing primes to cover my range??

« on: May 16, 2011, 06:42:59 PM »

I understand your dilemma....  I was shooting people in a moderately lit casino with a 16-35mm and I had to increase the ISO pretty high.  I would imagine a dark nightclub would require more than a f/2.8 (without using a flash, which will not look good.)

How soon after getting this 5D would you need to shoot?  the 50 f/1.4 would be a good test lens.  It really depends how close you want to be to the subject you are shooting.  24-28mm is what most point & shoots do, so you can't go wrong with a 24mm, 50mm, and 135mm.

Zoom with your feet. 

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Lenses / Re: EF 50 f/1.4 II & EF 50 f/1.8 III [CR2]

« on: May 16, 2011, 06:29:52 PM »

I wonder if there is going to be a newer 50mm f/1.2 lens?  That is one of the lenses I'm looking at getting.