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Lenses / Re: What 3 lenses do you dream of and long to own?

« on: October 05, 2012, 05:25:04 PM »

50mm f/1.2
600mm f/4
8mm f/2.8 fisheye (can't buy easily) 8-15mm would be the one, but I'm not sure how much I would use it.

I'll get the first one next year.  I'll get the second one if I win the lottery.

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Upgrading from a canon30D cant decide between a5mkII or a 7D

« on: October 01, 2012, 05:15:25 PM »

I would look into the 6D.  That is what I would get today I think.

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Pricewatch Deals / Re: Big Canon EOS 5D Mark II Price Drop Coming

« on: September 29, 2012, 01:59:05 PM »

I paid $1000 more than that, and have probably gotten my money's worth out of it.

It still works too.

I just need to buy the WFT-e4a II to get the GPS stuff.  This is the hard part now since the 6D has it built in, why would I spend $500 and add more weight and bulk to the 5Dm2 to do the same thing...

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Lenses / Re: To IS or not?

« on: September 28, 2012, 08:35:34 AM »

It depends on how stable you are at holding your camera.  Not just at the beginning, but after a few hours.

Even with the faster shutter speed, I think it would help.

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Third Party Manufacturers / Pelican Backpack

« on: September 24, 2012, 01:25:35 AM »

http://pelican.com/backpacks_detail.php?Backpack=U100

Well, Pelican has finally made a backpack, and it would fit my laptop in it perfectly...

Now the question is, could my camera fit in it, along with food and water for a few days.  (The camera would only be in the backpack when the food and water weren't) for traveling in the national parks.  Or clothes would be in the backpack if I were flying to someplace to vacation.

I might still need to use my nylon waterproof bag, but it does look like the bag would offer more protection thn any other bag I have seen.

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Technical Support / Re: Canon 5D Mark II and Error 80!

« on: September 21, 2012, 09:57:24 AM »

http://tallyns.blogspot.com/2009/10/canon-error-codes-revealed.html

Looks like it might have something to do with the compact flash card or the pins.

Or it is shutter related based on this site's error code list.

ERR 80: SHUTTER
DESCRIPTION: This error occurs in the following conditions.
    When the CAMERA self-check system detects that the shutter has not been fully charged (ready to shoot).
    When the CAMERA self-check system detects that the shutter operation sequence has not been completed correctly.
    When the built-in flash cannot be recharged after the E-TTL preflash but before the main exposure.
REMEDIAL MEASURE: Try clearing the error by turning the main power switch OFF and then back ON.

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Canon General / Re: Canon Suspends Operations at 3 Plants in China

« on: September 18, 2012, 02:53:23 PM »

History says otherwise, and is one of the main reasons for what is happening in China now.

I thought it was about some uninhabited islands that might have some natural gas...

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Software & Accessories / Re: GPS, does anyone really use this???

« on: September 18, 2012, 09:27:35 AM »

YES!

I take lots of photos wile hiking around National Parks.  I like to know where and when I took the photos.  I don't always remember to change the time on my camera to local time too.

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EOS Bodies / Re: 6D or 5D Mk II

« on: September 17, 2012, 06:01:59 PM »

Hi

I have a 5D mk2 and I am definitely not considering getting a 6D. I am sure there will be improvements over the mk 2 but I doubt the improvements would validate an update.

Only body purchase I might consider is the high mp one if it has good DR... I am mainly shooting landscapes, so don't have much of a need for high fps or AF system a la 5D mk3 or 1Dx.

6D is an entry level FF though, I do not think it is aimed at anyone who already has a FF camera...

Cheers!

I agree.

I would get the 6D over the 5Dm2 (I think).  I will need to see more details.  The GPS is a major plus for me with the photos I shoot.  And I hope Canon gets in the habit of adding built-in GPS now.

But, that 45MP, High Dynamic Range camera is still the future...

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Canon Announces the Canon EOS 6D DSLR

« on: September 17, 2012, 11:09:46 AM »

I wish my 5Dm2 had built in GPS...  That is the only feature that I would like. 

Other than that, it doesn't look that bad, and would probably be the camera I would buy if I had to replace my 5Dm2.

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Lenses / Re: A New EF 400 f/5.6L Before Photokina? [CR1]

« on: September 04, 2012, 08:10:31 PM »

Stupid question maybe, but : why not a 400mm f/4 ??

The 300/4 IS already exists, so ...

I have the 300mm f/4 and a 1.4x to make a 420mm f/5.6 IS.  And I can use it as a 300mm f/4 if I need to.

A 400mm f/4 IS (or even no IS) would be a good lens for Canon to make.

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Lenses / Re: Canon 24 f/1.4L and 24mmL TS-E ii

« on: September 03, 2012, 07:54:55 PM »

STOP THE PRESSES

Is that the new 45mm TS-E?

If you already have a 17-40, and what you shoot isn't time critical, the TS-E's are a good choice.  It is hard to argue against a f/1.4 though.

It helps to have straight trees in your photos.  That is what I like when it comes to the TS-E.  I really need to spend a week at a national park with my TS-E, a tripod, and a good book on what they can do though.

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Software & Accessories / Re: another Gitzo question

« on: August 31, 2012, 05:19:42 PM »

If you plan on taking it on an airplane, make sure the length of it will fit in a suitcase/backpack and won't be over the carry-on limits.  Well, that is if you don't check bags.

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Lenses / Re: 50L vs TS-E 45

« on: August 28, 2012, 09:10:26 PM »

24 TS-e with a 2x... (is it possible? the F-number won't be too good in less than bright conditions)

I've used my 17 TS-e before with my 1.4x and it works good.

Back to the question, I think you should wait for Canon to update the 45 and 90 TS-e lenses.  But even then the 50mm F/1.2 is a great lens.  It is next on my list, and the last one that I really would like.  I would have to vote for the 50mm f/1.2 for both the autofocus and low light capabilities.

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Lenses / Re: National Parks besides Grand Canyon? - recommendations please

« on: August 27, 2012, 08:54:39 AM »

I have done the drive from Vegas to Yosemite in November.  I got lucky that it was still open, but it was absolutely amazing.  Especially coming in from the East.  You will want to spend 3-5 days in Yosemite though.  And if it doesn't rain a lot, the waterfalls won't be very impressive.  However the leaves are changing colors in the Fall, and the crowds are a thinner.

I've been to the Grand Canyon many times and have hiked down 4 times.  Including with a 5Dm2 an 16-35mm & 85mm lenses.  The Grand Canyon is farther away than Yosemite from LAX isn't it?  Personally, I would go to Yosemite first, or just Yosemite for this trip.

I don't think a 580 flash will be of much use at the national park.  At least I don't use mine there.