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Lenses / Re: 24-70 F/4L IS - Why I will Buy/Not Buy this lens.

« on: November 10, 2012, 04:25:44 PM »

I won't be buying it.  Staying with the Tamron right now.  Might consider the 2.8 IS version some time after that's released, whenever that will be.....

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EOS Bodies / Re: got a 5d mark iii offer for 2980, jump in or not?

« on: November 10, 2012, 04:20:52 PM »

Great price.  Cheaper than what I paid   

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: What do you Love about the 5D3? POLL!

« on: November 10, 2012, 04:18:55 PM »

1) Dual card slots with smaller form factor
2) High ISO keeper rate
3) Silent shutter

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: 1dx, or d800e?

« on: October 14, 2012, 06:07:14 AM »

For what you are doing or plan to do, I'd either pick up another 5D Mark III or 5D Mark II as a backup, AND the 200 f/2L, which is amazing.  I'd sell the 7D. 

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Lenses / Re: Need opinions on telephoto choice

« on: October 12, 2012, 05:28:03 AM »

I think that you have the short end already covered with your 70-200 and extenders.  I've owned both the 500 and 600.  The 500 f/4 IS  will open up a new realm for you.   The price difference between the 500 and 600 is immaterial to the decision, IMHO.

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Lenses / Re: How much for a used Canon 200mm f/2.0L IS?

« on: August 25, 2012, 06:35:36 PM »

It's a beautiful lens... my favorite.  Anything in the mid to high $4K for a used one is a great deal....  You could recoup most if not all of your funds upon resale...   

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Pricewatch Deals / Re: Canon EOS 5D Mark III Price Drop

« on: July 27, 2012, 05:27:23 AM »

The Imaging World in Brooklyn has or had the 5D Mark III for $3100.   They had the deal through ebay and perhaps direct as well, not sure....  I think that they're an authorized dealer.  I bought my 1D Mark IV and a lens or two from them a while back, I've been pleased.  They did want an outrageous sum for a 1Dx, however, I went elsewhere for that.... 

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EOS Bodies / Re: B&H shipping of the 1DX?

« on: July 27, 2012, 04:54:04 AM »

Try Kenmore Camera in Kenmore, WA.  Ordered 1Dx on Monday, received yesterday.

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Technical Support / Re: DIY sensor cleaning - what to buy.

« on: July 27, 2012, 02:18:39 AM »

My understanding is that when Canon does a service on a camera they also do a check and clean.  Just had the little window replaced on the back of my 1D Mark IV in prep for sale, they checked and cleaned it as well.....

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Lenses / Re: Lenses that inspire you?

« on: July 27, 2012, 02:14:27 AM »

1.  EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II is my go-to lens
2.  the 200mm f/2.0L IS inspires me

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EOS Bodies / Re: Sell 5D2 for a 1Ds 3

« on: July 27, 2012, 02:02:32 AM »

Having just picked up a 1Dx, I'm also considering selling my 5D Mark III and picking up a 1Ds III as my backup...  Seems like the bottom has dropped out of the 1Ds III market.  Still on the fence about it.   The main things holding me back are the 5D III's silent shutter and the smaller form factor....

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EOS Bodies / Re: Camera Warfare! Epic battle with Canon Cameras

« on: July 27, 2012, 01:54:16 AM »

Hilarious!

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EOS Bodies / Re: Do you know any stores Canon 1dx in stock in US?

« on: July 27, 2012, 01:47:50 AM »

Kenmore Camera in Kenmore, WA has them, just received mine yesterday (ordered Monday).  Authorizied Canon dealer....

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EOS Bodies / Re: 1D X arriving at smaller dealers?

« on: July 27, 2012, 01:46:04 AM »

Ordered my 1Dx from Kenmore Camera on Monday, it arrived yesterday.  Also bought a 5D Mark III from them two days after release (no pre-order, just called).  They're awesome!  Located in Kenmore, WA

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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon 1DX in stock, 7/20/12

« on: July 25, 2012, 01:45:31 AM »

Ordered a 1Dx from Kenmore Camera yesterday... it arrives tomorrow!