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EOS Bodies / Re: tips on getting started shooting in raw?

« on: January 03, 2012, 06:40:18 PM »

Wow thank you for all your replies! =D But I don't think I am going to be buying new software at this point. Between Photoshop Elements 7.0 and DPP which is better for raw processing? haven't installed DPP yet..

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EOS Bodies / tips on getting started shooting in raw?

« on: January 02, 2012, 03:09:03 PM »

I've always shot in JPEG. I've considered shooting in raw many times but based on things I've read like it will slow down continuous shooting mode and the hassle of of needing special software to edit/view and stuff made me avoid it.

But since I spend so much time editing anyways and reading all the pros about RAW is making me reconsider it.

Does it really slow down continuous shooting?

I haven't installed DPP yet but will processing raw images be better in DPP or Photoshop Elements 7.0?

any tips/resources on getting started in shooting in raw?

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Lenses / Re: Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM Telephoto Zoom Lens $1974 at B+H

« on: December 30, 2011, 12:18:28 PM »

lol i must've started a domino effect by bumping this topic up! Adorama now is offering it 1974 too! but too late, already ordered at b&h. first time ordering from there actually, usually i order from adorama.

http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fcot.ag%2FtcrOeR&h=_AQEzWKrxAQFQhKa1sf-FmAHcb6gSZtdEgC2ulqXFUbn8wQ

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Lenses / Re: Filters - Help!

« on: December 30, 2011, 10:24:17 AM »

just ordered the 70-200mm f2.8 is yesterday and i ordered the 77mm B+W UV protective filter MRC.

(and copying and pasting what i said on a different filter thread -not the one linked in this thread)

 When I first got into photography, I tried to research as much as I could and one thing was filters. I read about Tiffen, to Hoya to B+W and pricy Heliopan. In the end I went with B+W because I didn't want to compromise the image quality or budget any more than I needed to. I didn't go with Hoya because I read that they were harder to clean and their aluminum ring sometimes make it hard to take on and off. B+W and I think Heliopan use brass rings.

But no matter what filter you get, make sure you it has multi-coating. B+W has both non multi-coated and multi-coated. double check! (almost made this mistake)

and the only reason i took uv over the clear protective filter was because UV was cheaper.

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Lenses / Re: Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM Telephoto Zoom Lens $1974 at B+H

« on: December 29, 2011, 05:57:27 PM »

first L lens.. may I don't get buyers regret over its cost.

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Lenses / Re: Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM Telephoto Zoom Lens $1974 at B+H

« on: December 29, 2011, 03:19:04 PM »

the b&h link still works   

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Lenses / Re: 70-200 f/2.8 II or f/4 vs. 200/2.8 prime

« on: December 09, 2011, 05:13:06 PM »

^I've been looking at many price graphs and all have the pattern of being super low between the day after thanksgiving to christmas before skyrocketing back up again... until the next year when it goes super low again.

I think the price is going to rise but whether it will dips as deep next Christmas, I'm wondering the same thing.

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EOS Bodies / HD video on a non-HDSLR?

« on: December 04, 2011, 09:41:02 PM »

This is probably old news to y'all but I just happened upon this article:
http://lifehacker.com/5595455/turn-your-non+video-canon-dslr-into-an-hd-video-camera?tag=camerahacks&autoplay

and was really excited at the possibility of shooting video on my XSi.. yet as i read in the comments too, is it risky for the camera's sensor since it must be done with Live View?

Has anyone tried this?

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Lenses / Re: Lens Filter for 70-200mm f2.8 IS II

« on: December 03, 2011, 06:41:58 PM »

When I first got into photography, I tried to research as much as I could and one thing was filters. I read about Tiffen, to Hoya to B+W and pricy Heliopan. In the end I went with B+W because I didn't want to compromise the image quality or budget any more than I needed to. I didn't go with Hoya because I read that they were harder to clean and their aluminum ring sometimes make it hard to take on and off. B+W and I think Heliopan use brass rings.

But no matter what filter you get, make sure you it has multi-coating. B+W has both non multi-coated and multi-coated. double check! (almost made this mistake)

(I use B+W MRC Clear UV filter because it was cheaper than the clear protective filter. no idea why)

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Lenses / Re: Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM Telephoto Zoom Lens $1974 at B+H

« on: December 03, 2011, 06:32:07 PM »

^for how long? when will this offer end?

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Lenses / Re: How do you prevent lens fungus if you live in a tropical, humid state?

« on: December 03, 2011, 10:50:43 AM »

oh crud! better find my lenses a better home than my camera bag! Hillsilly> and maybe that is why none of my lenses have fungus... although it is humid as Hades here during the summer(winter is a bit more drier), it ain't called the Sunshine state for nothing! =D

and in order to recharge the silica gel, how long do you put it in the oven for and at what degrees?

also
 How long does it take for a lens to start catching The Fungus? (approximately..)
Are L lenses fungus proof and they are sealed and stuff? (I don't have any yet, just curious)

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Lenses / How do you prevent lens fungus if you live in a tropical, humid state?

« on: December 02, 2011, 09:09:09 PM »

Hi! I saw the term lens fungus for the first time on this forum and wondered what it was. Well after googling and reading many threads on other sites, I'm feeling slightly paranoid! xD
 I checked my lens using a flashlight method I read about and didn't see any telltale spores.. although a bunch of random dust particles..

Currently I just keep everything in rebel gadget back that came with my xsi and I keep a couple desiccants in there. (today i just checked on the desiccants, saw how inflated they were and dried them)

How long does it take for a lens to start catching The Fungus? I've had my stuff for 2 years.

and

How do you prevent lens fungus if you live in a tropical, humid, rainy state?

also

Are L lenses fungus proof and they are sealed and stuff? (I don't have any yet, just curious)

Thanks for reading! =D

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EOS Bodies / Re: Great Prices Now

« on: December 01, 2011, 07:03:40 PM »

How many of y'all think these price drops will continue with next Christmas? (will the christmas prices be lower next year than this year?)

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EOS Bodies / Re: How often do you go through a body? Why do you upgrade?

« on: November 29, 2011, 09:12:12 PM »

Dec. 12, 2009- Got my Rebel XSi, my 55-250mm IS and the kit 18-55
March 2011 - Added the nifty fifty f/1.8 because I wanted photos with better bokeh and to be able to take better pics in low light.

I'm still using my Rebel XSi, and probably will continue to use it until it breaks. xD

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Lenses / Re: 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II Current Price

« on: November 29, 2011, 04:09:02 PM »

Next Christmas, do you reckon that the price will reach this low again or even lower? or is this as good as it will get?

at the rate the american government prints money there is excatly zero chance they will be this cheap again inflation is going kick prices in the balls big time sooner or later

ahh! Now to convince my parents! Perfect, but pricey graduation gift.. -___-" however they did want to get me a car and that's, of course, way more than a lens, but the places I've applied to have good shuttle bus systems and most students that bring a car don't even use it until the holidays(which I can find a carpool).

car vs lens? am I crazy to pick lens? xD