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Software & Accessories / Re: RECHARGEABLE - POWER-EX - ENLOOP - IMEDION
« on: March 11, 2013, 08:31:56 PM »
Eneloop all the way. Costco sells them a lot and at that price, they're paid for after 2 uses.
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EOS Bodies / Re: Need help. Canon 60D for sports--is it better to pony up for the 7D?
« on: March 10, 2013, 10:36:23 PM »Honestly, in my experience I find that it's technique first, lens second, camera third.
Bump....
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Canon General / Re: your scariest photography moment?
« on: March 10, 2013, 10:34:27 PM »
I was a dummy who left his tripod bag in his car unlocked 2 days before a shooting trip to Hawaii. Sure enough, it was gone the next morning. Maybe not as bad, but for an amateur like me who can't just shell out another $500 for a setup it was a hard pill to swallow.
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Landscape / Printing services... Where do I go?
« on: March 06, 2013, 06:42:23 PM »
I'm interested in what advice the community can offer in terms of professional printing labs. I'm an advanced amateur/emerging pro and I'm trying to get some of my work printed in professional quality. I've already placed an order with Bay Photo. I got the same picture printed 3 different ways in order to compare finishes. I was impressed with the prices and services they offer, we'll see how the images turn out. Can anybody offer a suggestion for another lab to try?
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Lenses / Re: Addicted to dof
« on: March 06, 2013, 03:14:48 PM »
I don't own any of these lenses, but I have been a frequent borrower. I just wanted to mention one thing that seems to have not yet been mentioned.
What I really notice about the difference in the SHALLOW DOF of the 85 1.2L vs the 1.4 is the range at which you still notice the truly shallow DOF. With the 1.2 you can get a noticeably shallow DOF even at further distances which you may not see in a slower lens. I think this is why many wedding photogs consider the 85 1.2L the "Gold standard" for portrait lenses. You can get extraordinarily nice results from a distance which might otherwise not be possible with a wider, slower lens.
What I really notice about the difference in the SHALLOW DOF of the 85 1.2L vs the 1.4 is the range at which you still notice the truly shallow DOF. With the 1.2 you can get a noticeably shallow DOF even at further distances which you may not see in a slower lens. I think this is why many wedding photogs consider the 85 1.2L the "Gold standard" for portrait lenses. You can get extraordinarily nice results from a distance which might otherwise not be possible with a wider, slower lens.
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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Is this true
« on: March 06, 2013, 03:07:04 PM »
thank you for saying what REALLY needed to be said distant.star. Every time I heard this guy say "eee-soh" I wanted to punch my monitor.
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EOS Bodies / Re: Need help. Canon 60D for sports--is it better to pony up for the 7D?
« on: March 06, 2013, 12:09:58 PM »
Sounds to me like everyone here basically agrees with the same point that the 7D is a better camera for the job, but might not be for the money. Allow me to throw in my $0.02.
I use a 60D and I love it, granted I do very little sports shooting. I use it mainly for nature/wildlife. Of course the wildlife side shares many requirements of the sports shooting. (requiring fast burst rates and tracking etc.) I would say that the bigger improvements in my photos came from my upgraded glass more than the body. So if you haven't spent that much money in that arena yet, it may be something to consider first. (A 70-200 F4L is a great start for a great price, but get the 2.8 IS if you can afford it.)
The 60D and the 7D have the exact same sensor (despite the differences in processing) so the IQ of each is comparable when shot under equally advantageous circumstances. With that said, the 7D has unquestionably better AF and burst rates. If you find the 60D is giving you trouble in these areas, might be time to consider an upgrade.
If you were to get rid of the 60D for the 7D, would you be able to return it for full refund, or have to sell it? If you were to sell it you would probably take a bath, seeing as how all rumors point to the 7DmII and the 70D being right around the corner. I never sell anything. You never know when you'll need a backup.
Bottom line, decide what's important to you and your shooting needs, and head that direction.
I use a 60D and I love it, granted I do very little sports shooting. I use it mainly for nature/wildlife. Of course the wildlife side shares many requirements of the sports shooting. (requiring fast burst rates and tracking etc.) I would say that the bigger improvements in my photos came from my upgraded glass more than the body. So if you haven't spent that much money in that arena yet, it may be something to consider first. (A 70-200 F4L is a great start for a great price, but get the 2.8 IS if you can afford it.)
The 60D and the 7D have the exact same sensor (despite the differences in processing) so the IQ of each is comparable when shot under equally advantageous circumstances. With that said, the 7D has unquestionably better AF and burst rates. If you find the 60D is giving you trouble in these areas, might be time to consider an upgrade.
If you were to get rid of the 60D for the 7D, would you be able to return it for full refund, or have to sell it? If you were to sell it you would probably take a bath, seeing as how all rumors point to the 7DmII and the 70D being right around the corner. I never sell anything. You never know when you'll need a backup.
Bottom line, decide what's important to you and your shooting needs, and head that direction.
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Software & Accessories / Re: Camera or lightmeter?
« on: January 18, 2013, 10:36:11 AM »
There's actually a great little article in the Feb 2013 Popular Photography (Pg 26, titled "Tone Dome") that talks about the benefits of using a light meter vs in camera metering. I'll give you the gist of it.
Camera metering measures the light reflecting off of your subject.
A light meter measures the light HITTING your subject.
Therefore, the camera metering is subject to errors due to things like background, backlighting, or high contrast scenes. So for the best exposure possible (even given in 1/10 of a stop) Use a light meter. But for most photos, the camera metering is fine.
It's a good 2 page article, grab it if you can.
Camera metering measures the light reflecting off of your subject.
A light meter measures the light HITTING your subject.
Therefore, the camera metering is subject to errors due to things like background, backlighting, or high contrast scenes. So for the best exposure possible (even given in 1/10 of a stop) Use a light meter. But for most photos, the camera metering is fine.
It's a good 2 page article, grab it if you can.
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Landscape / Shooting locations in O'ahu.
« on: January 16, 2013, 10:27:40 PM »
I headed to Honolulu on business during the first week of February. This will be my first time in Hawaii and I'm looking for suggestions on where/what to shoot during my very limited free time on the island. I will only be able to visit O'ahu (no other islands) and I will be busy until mid-afternoon. Any ideas for great sunset locations, or other ideas out there. I'll have my 60D with lenses covering 17-200mm. The only thing I'm planning on so far is Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona memorial.
Help and suggestions is greatly appreciated.
Help and suggestions is greatly appreciated.
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Lenses / Re: Thinking about a 17-40 f4L USM. Thoughts?
« on: November 05, 2012, 07:12:22 AM »
Thanks for all the tips guys. I will also look into the 10-22, but I think I'd rather have a bit more versatility that I would probably get with the 17-40. I'll give them both a few days to try.
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Lenses / Thinking about a 17-40 f4L USM. Thoughts?
« on: November 02, 2012, 08:03:13 PM »
I'm thinking about purchasing a 17-40 f/4L USM. Anyone out there with one of these have any reasons why I should or should not go through with it. It will be my first L glass. After this I plan on a 70-200 f/2.8.
I'm mostly a landscape/nature shooter so I don't really need it any faster (usually shoot f/8-f11 on a tripod). And I was looking at my last 6 months of shots and most of my keepers are under 50mm focal length anyway. Every review said this lens gives the best IQ for the money (and sometimes better than more expensive lenses).
If there is something else I should get in the sub $1k range, I'm open to suggestions. I'm looking for any real world experiences from this lens. I'm just hoping to buy before the $100 rebate ends.
Thoughts?
I'm mostly a landscape/nature shooter so I don't really need it any faster (usually shoot f/8-f11 on a tripod). And I was looking at my last 6 months of shots and most of my keepers are under 50mm focal length anyway. Every review said this lens gives the best IQ for the money (and sometimes better than more expensive lenses).
If there is something else I should get in the sub $1k range, I'm open to suggestions. I'm looking for any real world experiences from this lens. I'm just hoping to buy before the $100 rebate ends.
Thoughts?
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Software & Accessories / Re: Need help on neck/Shoulder Strap for camera body...!!!
« on: September 14, 2012, 07:29:48 PM »Regarding the blackrapid, those have always scared me, the thought of me swinging around quickly and having the lens smash into something. Are the strap lengths able to be shortend to have it more at chest level so there's not so much room to swing?
The BlackRapid straps have clips that work as stoppers. So you can position the camera to remain anywhere on the strap. I have one set at the bottom so the camera doesn't go any further back than right at my side. And I find I spend more time with my hands on my camera every time I bend over with a neck strap that I ever do with my BR. And it's more natural for me to just keep my right hand gently on my camera body as I walk around with it hanging at my right hip. I love it and will never go back to a neck strap.
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Software & Accessories / Re: Need help on neck/Shoulder Strap for camera body...!!!
« on: September 14, 2012, 06:50:36 PM »
I must also profess my support for my BlackRapid. Go with the RS-7. Very comfortable. I lugged my 60D with a 70-200 2.8L around Seattle all day and felt fine the whole time.
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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Looking for backup camera body
« on: June 15, 2012, 12:39:51 AM »
Certainly a decent price for the body, and I think it would work great as a backup. (specs seem to fit nicely between your two main bodies), but I don't know a lot of people who have 3 bodies (especially three of the top models) and use them regularly. I would go for it if the price really isn't an issue for you. But I also agree with the thought of selling your current body and upgrading to the 1dx. Tough call really.