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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: 1DX and 5D3 RAW files

« on: May 20, 2013, 07:58:55 PM »

Larger pixel "wells"?  Just a guess.

Yes, I knew they had larger pixel wells.  How does this make a RAW file better?  Do you know?  Thanks Northstar.

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: 1DX and 5D3 RAW files

« on: May 20, 2013, 06:47:32 PM »

That's exactly it!  And I know, going by DxOmark, the sensors have about the same DR.  Either way, I'd love to learn more about other aspects of sensor tech.

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / 1DX and 5D3 RAW files

« on: May 20, 2013, 05:46:35 PM »

I have heard, increasingly lately, that 1DX RAW files are better than 5D3.  I have noticed myself, in other posts, that they tend to be able to be pushed farther.  Why is this?  Thanks for any insight. 

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Lenses / Re: 400 f/2.8L IS I vs. 400 f/2.8L IS II

« on: May 20, 2013, 11:19:37 AM »

Thanks GMC for your reply.  I really appreciate it.  Yes I love the optics of my v1.  This wouldn't really cost me anything since I'd be selling both my 300 v1 and 400 v1 to fund it.  I know I don't need my 300 v1 anymore so that's why I was thinking of doing so.  I'm still deciding though.  Thanks!

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1D X Sample Images / Re: Any Thing shot with a 1Dx

« on: May 20, 2013, 12:19:05 AM »

Another panning shot to annoy everyone 
And yes, no more panning shots for awhile.

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Lenses / Re: 400 f/2.8L IS I vs. 400 f/2.8L IS II

« on: May 19, 2013, 10:45:26 PM »

Thank you.  I've noticed that my 400 v1 doesn't focus as quickly as my 300 v1.  There is something to be said regarding a positive correlation between AF quickness and IQ.  I think I will likely sell my v1 lenses and pick up the v2 400 since I'll probably never really need 300.  Thanks for your thoughtful reply.

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Lenses / Re: 400 f/2.8L IS I vs. 400 f/2.8L IS II

« on: May 19, 2013, 06:43:20 PM »

Thanks.  I did check into that actually.  I shot a ton at 300mm, it's just that I had to keep cropping in post.  So why not just shoot it right the first time? 

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Lenses / Re: 400 f/2.8L IS I vs. 400 f/2.8L IS II

« on: May 19, 2013, 03:35:25 PM »

Thanks.  Since I've gone all FF I really don't need my 300 f/2.8L I IS anymore.  What I was thinking is selling my 300 v1 and 400 v1 and just buying the 400 v2.  I will welcome the loss in weight since many of the facilities where I shoot require a fairly long walk from my car and selling both lenses will match the funds required for the v2.  Still thinking about it though.

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Lenses / 400 f/2.8L IS I vs. 400 f/2.8L IS II

« on: May 19, 2013, 11:55:09 AM »

I am only curious, but has anyone ever really done a true comparison in performance between these two lenses (and the 300's as well)?  I just wonder if there are actually any in-the-field performance differences.  The ISO comparion charts look very similar.  I was just curious.  Thanks.

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Lenses / Re: When is the New 100-400 Coming?

« on: May 18, 2013, 07:12:39 PM »

<p>The new 100-400 does indeed exist and is being actively tested, however Canon is in no rush to announce the lens. We’re told that the current 100-400 still sells at an amazing clip and outpaces the 70-300L by a 4 to 1 margin.</p>

This is an astounding number if true.

Good Lord, people. If you want lower prices and/or better lenses, quit buying these lenses to simply keep up with the Joneses. And, quit listening to fanbois.

By all means...don't buy a great zoom lens which offers 400mm with IS, delivers excellent IQ, and costs only $1500.  That will force Canon to release a better version costing at least $1000 more (and incidentally driving up the cost of the current version by a few hundred dollars).

Yeah you morons!  Quit buying gear!!  Sheeesh!

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1D X Sample Images / Re: Any Thing shot with a 1Dx

« on: May 17, 2013, 07:59:57 PM »

Let's keep this crazy train goin'

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EOS Bodies / Re: EOS 70D & EOS 7D Mark II

« on: May 16, 2013, 09:16:58 PM »

Neuro, you have a habit to answer with sails,

Not to be picky here.... but I doubt that Canoe will ever be number one in "sails"..... they make consumer electronics, not boats.....

You even threw in the word "Canoe" for the icing on the cake!  Well done.

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1D X Sample Images / Re: Any Thing shot with a 1Dx

« on: May 14, 2013, 11:55:42 PM »

Pole Vault, which was tricky with such a bright, back-lit sky.

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Lenses / Re: EF 200-400 f/4L IS 1.4x Announcement Tonight

« on: May 14, 2013, 07:17:43 PM »

I guess the f/4 aperture is the deal-breaker for me.  Plus, I already have f/2.8 lenses in that range.

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: M RAW or "full" RAW on a Canon 6d?

« on: May 14, 2013, 07:13:58 PM »

When I shoot for the newspaper I use sRAW because 1.  They are much smaller, and 2.  If I need to edit, still gives me more freedom than jpeg.  All other times I shoot full RAW.