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Speedlites, Printers, Accessories / Re: Tripod and multiple camera straps

« on: May 03, 2013, 09:07:53 PM »

Hi all. I know this sounds odd, but I am frustrated with the time/effort required to swap lenses back and forth from my sling bag to the camera body.  As a possible solution, I  am thinking about a strap system that permits carrying two bodies with different lenses, e.g., cotton carrier. Unfortunately, I almost always shoot from a tripod.  So, my question is whether anyone has solved the problem of ready accessibility of two camera bodies and a tripod? No, I don't want to carry two tripods  Thanks for sharing your experience.

I would suggest a black rapid strap with the arca clamp (as suggested above) connected. Both camera bodies  with arca plates attached, and a holster for your second camera. Think Tank and Lowepro make some excellent ones in a variety of sizes to accommodate pretty much any camera/lens combo. I favor the Think Tank due to being a little more streamlined, and the bottom of the case can easily be expanded to accommodate larger lenses, lens caps extended, or a prime dropped down there. You can carry them on a shoulder strap, a camera belt, or both...

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Third Party Manufacturers / Re: Sigma 35 1.4 compatibility with future canon cameras

« on: May 03, 2013, 04:35:22 PM »

The only thing keeping me up at night is waiting for the announcement of the new Sigma 135...

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Lenses / Re: Macro lens or attachments to make my current lenses go macro?

« on: April 30, 2013, 07:17:06 PM »

Pick up this 25mm tube for $30. I picked up a used Canon one on ebay, but I'm sure they are equal. It cuts the MFD of most lenses in half. I use it with my EF100L, but it works great on any lens. I am a big fan of IS, so when you swap your old 70-200 for the mkll, your MFD will be 24" with IS. It ain't macro, but it's a damn fine close up. The IS and 24" distance will allow plenty of stability and light so you can get the DOF you want. What's $30 in the major scheme of things?

http://www.amazon.com/Opteka-Focus-Macro-Extension-Camera/dp/B00A40EVCO

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EOS Bodies / Re: 70d out in time?

« on: April 28, 2013, 09:22:32 PM »

Right now you can pick up a refurbished T4i for $515 direct from Canon. If you need more power, the 7D can be had for $1074.

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Lenses / Re: 24-70 f2.8 I L --- 24-105 f4 L --- TAMRON 24-70 2.8 --- 1000$ budget.

« on: April 28, 2013, 11:59:31 AM »

Do you live in the US ... if so, for under $1000 the only option is 24-105 f/4 L IS ... the Tamron 24-70 f/2.8 VC sells for almost $1300 in US ... but a few months ago I bought brand new Tamron 24-70 f/2.8 VC from Amazon Japan for $1048 ... currently it is selling at $965 in Amazon.co.jp

If you don't mind my asking, what was the shipping charge and were any duties involved?

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Third Party Manufacturers / Re: Zeiss 135mm f2 Apo Sonnar Preview

« on: April 28, 2013, 10:19:21 AM »

No IS + F/1.8 = No replacement for 135L.

So the IQ of a lens would be great if it had IS and 1.8? I am sure that someone like you knows that there is much more to a lens: Corner sharpness, build quality, hard stops, Bokah, fall off, sharpness at f2 etc etc. Besides 1.8 or 2 does not make much difference in real life photography.

Not saying that. Just saying you get to a point where comparing razors to razors like the 135L and the zeiss that its pretty much irrelevant. For me, The issues I run into is the lack of IS and I could use a bit more speed.

Another sharp 135mm f/2 is nice but I see IS and 1.8 to be much more useful.

+1 Absolutely. The more versatility a lens has, the better.

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Lenses / Re: EF 300mm f/2.8 ( non IS ) AF ISSUES

« on: April 27, 2013, 05:01:21 PM »

A fine lens it is.  Check the gold contacts on the back.  Sometimes cleaning GENTLY with a qtip and alcohol will help.  Other than that you should call Canon and see if they will check it out for you.  It's worth it to get it fixed even though 14yo.  I bet it's the contacts though.  They don't last forever.

I've also see this happen with dirty battery contacts since on some cameras the AF motor gets its power directly from the battery.  However since you have tried it on several bodies, I would say it's likely the contacts.  But it could be something internal that needs to be repaired.

+1    A pencil eraser also works...

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Lenses / Re: 24-70 f2.8 I L --- 24-105 f4 L --- TAMRON 24-70 2.8 --- 1000$ budget.

« on: April 27, 2013, 09:45:14 AM »

I have both the 24-105L and the 24-70VC and the Tamron is significantly superior in every way. Since you're going to get a 70-200 later, you won't miss the 70-105.

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Software & Accessories / Re: Lowepro Toploader 80/85 Pro AW

« on: April 24, 2013, 09:19:07 PM »

Yes the Pro 75 AW is supposed come with a waist belt type of thing, though my terminology may be wrong. Sorry guys, not sure what is wrong with this forum software but it keeps giving me a 403 when I try to reply.

Most camera holsters I've seen, including my own, come with a shoulder strap. The belt is a separate purchase.

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Pricewatch Deals / Re: Zeiss 135mm f/2 Apo Sonnar T* ZE in Stock at B&H

« on: April 24, 2013, 09:15:16 PM »

Would be nice if this has AF. I love my 35mm f2 Zeiss on my RX1 - solid & sharp.

Will wait for rumor Sigma Art 135mm f1.8 OS

Hi Dylan777, but I think (not sure) the Sigma Art 135 f/1.8 is designed for APSC ?? I use FF (Except I do still have a 1DMK IV), so may not be of much use on FF, but I do own the Sigma Art 35f/1.4 and I find that a very good Lens.

In Sigma Langua DC=APSC, DG=FF so the party is on!

...except, of course, that the Sigma lens is only a rumor, with no official announcement from Sigma.

(Which, incidentally, is exactly how Canon should have handled the 200-400 but didn't....)

Cheers,

b&

No No No. This is CANON Rumors. Most things said here about Canon are suspect. But things said about Sigma have to be true!

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Pricewatch Deals / Re: Zeiss 135mm f/2 Apo Sonnar T* ZE in Stock at B&H

« on: April 24, 2013, 07:57:43 PM »

Would be nice if this has AF. I love my 35mm f2 Zeiss on my RX1 - solid & sharp.

Will wait for rumor Sigma Art 135mm f1.8 OS

Hi Dylan777, but I think (not sure) the Sigma Art 135 f/1.8 is designed for APSC ?? I use FF (Except I do still have a 1DMK IV), so may not be of much use on FF, but I do own the Sigma Art 35f/1.4 and I find that a very good Lens.

In Sigma Langua DC=APSC, DG=FF so the party is on!

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Third Party Manufacturers / Re: Waiting for a Sigma 50 "A" like their 35 to appear?

« on: April 24, 2013, 06:51:50 PM »

all i can say is i too wait for a new 50mm f1.4 to replace my old EF 50mm f1.4.

if it´s a sigma ART lens and it´s in the same league as the sigma 35mm f1.4 i would buy it without a second thought.

Buy the 35 & put it on your 7D

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: 60d or t5i, your help?

« on: April 24, 2013, 06:31:26 PM »

Personally, I don't know why you would want a T5i when you can get essentially the same camera (a T4i) for $300 less.

And while we're at it, the only reason to get a T4i over a T3i is the touch screen. If the touch screen isn't important , you will get slightly better image quality from a T3i, and it is cheaper.


All that aside, if the T5i and the 60D were the only two choices, I would vote for the 60D. Having that aperture wheel on the back of the camera makes things a lot easier. The 60D still has plenty of automatic modes

The T4i has 9-Point All Cross-Type AF System whereas the T3i is Cross-Type only in center.

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Software & Accessories / Re: Lenspen Sensor Cleaning Kit..is it any good?

« on: April 24, 2013, 06:02:48 PM »

I love Lenspens for lenses, never used the sensor one. For that I use Pec Pads and Eclipse solution.

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Lenses / Re: Renew lenses update Help

« on: April 24, 2013, 05:58:15 PM »

I have the SP24-70VC and it is amazingly sharp, the VC (IS) is wonderful (at least 3 stops) and I highly recommend it. It is far superior to the 24-105, which I also have. I would sell the 24-105 and pick up a 70-200. The reviews for the Tamron are very good, though I have no experience with it. I do have the 70-200L f/4 IS and think this is one of the best affordable lenses on the planet. Hope this helps.