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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: EOS 5D Mark III Firmware 1.2.1 Available for Download
« on: April 30, 2013, 07:03:15 AM »yes, for 40mm pancake
Have there been firmware updates for Canon lenses that are loaded through the camera?
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Lenses / Re: Macro lens or attachments to make my current lenses go macro?
« on: April 29, 2013, 06:45:44 AM »SO, hey hey gearheads, I can't think of a better place to ask this question. As most of you know, I shoot mostly weddings and portraits. One of the little things I'd like to improve on are ring shots. It's not that I don't like the shots that I am getting, but, I'd love to get in a little closer and the only lens I have that allows for really close focusing is the 16-35, which while it can get close, even at 35mm it's not as tight and DOF with that is not to my liking. I enjoy using the 50, 85 and 70-200 for that, but with the minimum focusing distance it requires a big crop to get the desired shot.
SO that leads to options. And I am not sure which way to go, and given the very limited use I'm seeking to fill, not sure I want to spend a ton of $$$.
Lenses:
100 2.8
100L 2.8
180L 3.5
or, I could go with an extension tube ---what are your thoughts on extension tubes? They are a fairly cheap fix which would get me in a bit closer, and I'd be able to use those on all my longer lenses.
Another option is the http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/87494-REG/Canon_2822A001_58mm_500D_Close_up_Lens.html
That one in particular is would fit my 85 1.8 --- its the cheapest option by far, but, again I have to wonder if that's enough. Do I need the versatility of the extension tube? Or, should I bag all of those ideas and snag one of the above mentioned lenses (I see the 180 macro used all the time on B&H...and I have heard that the 100L is also good for portraits...but, with a 85 1.8 and the 70-200, would I really use a 100 macro for portraits?)
Again, it's not like I plan on diving into the insect world (yeah, of course once I can I probably will, but thats not the main idea here). Pretty much just wanting a way to get tighter shots of wedding rings, and looking to do so without spending an arm and a leg (I'd much rather snag a 135L than a macro lens..)
On the other end of things...I am considering a 2x teleconverter too. I have heard much more about those though...
Here is my macro experience:
2 years ago I wanted 100 non L macro but in that moment here wasn't available so I bought 100L. I used 100L for about 8 month and after that I sold it because I thought (and I think) the L is too expensive for my needs and the IS is useless for me - in macro I always use flash. I bought and tried close-up filters (not 500D or 250D but kenko AC +3), 25mm extension tube and all combinations of extube-kenko-teleconverter 1.4x mounted on 70-200. The best results was from extube + 40 pancake + kenko or only extube+40 pancake.
2 month ago I bought 100 non L and I think this is the best and the final solution for my macro needs and all the money I spend on extube and filters are lost.
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Lenses / Re: 40mm f/2.8 Wow what a lens
« on: March 27, 2013, 03:41:04 PM »I believe it's a nice lens as well, for the price, however, I think it's a bit lacking in contrast on my 5d m3.agreed, usually set contrast +1 or +2 and color sat +1 in DPP.
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Lenses / Re: 40mm f/2.8 Wow what a lens
« on: March 27, 2013, 01:04:58 PM »
I am very happy with it's macro capability. With a 25mm kenko extension tube and a +3 AC Kenko close-up filter you could achieve about 0,95x - very very close to 1,00x of my 100mm macro - with excellent sharpness and details. The only bad thing is minimum working distance = about 4cm - 1,5 inches.
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EOS Bodies / Re: 600D vs 100D
« on: March 21, 2013, 03:00:59 PM »I think this is a good response to the mirrorless competition. It's not much bigger than the EOS-M and it retains full functionality of a Rebel including phase-detection AF. Stick a EF 40mm pancake, and you have a small walk-around or street camera or use it as a backup to a larger camera. It won't take up much space in the camera bag.I have the same opinion
I think this is true evolution of the Rebel line, not the T5i. It retains the physical controls that we are used to and are more efficient than menus. Canon is probably using this to gage how well the public will accept the smaller form factor for future Rebels. Now the Rebel is positioned better to compete with future micro 4/3rds systems. Why design another line of lenses (EF, EF-S, EF-M)? Play to Canon's strength: its breadth and depth of EF lenses.
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EOS Bodies / Re: Congratulations Canon to another great Camera release!!
« on: March 21, 2013, 02:54:30 PM »+1Interesting Graphic
It is interesting -- thanks for posting. Add an EVF and some dials to the EOS-M and the length and width are similar. The depth is bit larger to accomodate the mirror box, but then you also get a useable grip and phase detect AF. Definitely wouldn't mind having one as a backup camera -- wouldn't take up much space in the camera bag.
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Lenses / Re: Any difference bw used and new 24-105mm lens?
« on: March 05, 2013, 04:19:04 AM »will hold value over time better than the old one...+1
You have warranty on it+1
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Lenses / Re: your goto everyday lens and why?
« on: March 04, 2013, 03:46:43 AM »
40mm on 5D2 is always in my shoulder bag.
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Canon General / Re: How well do you see color?
« on: February 25, 2013, 02:24:25 PM »
Your score: 3
Gender: Male
Age range: 40-49
Best score for your gender and age range: 0
Highest score for your gender and age range: 1520
Gender: Male
Age range: 40-49
Best score for your gender and age range: 0
Highest score for your gender and age range: 1520
My weakest area is right in the middle of the blue-green transition area, which I believe is common for men. My visual acuity isn't what it used to be (need reading glasses) but I'm happy with the results of this test.The same ...
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Reviews / Re: Review - Canon EF 40 f/2.8 STM
« on: February 13, 2013, 12:09:53 PM »
I love the 40. My normal use for this lens is everyday except the weekend, I have it when I drive to or from the office. Like Trumpetpower said: looks like a high-end P&S camera .
Another excellent use is when I'm using 70-200 but I want to have something good for a relative wide image.
Another excellent use is when I'm using 70-200 but I want to have something good for a relative wide image.
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Reviews / Re: Review - Canon EF 40 f/2.8 STM
« on: February 13, 2013, 11:26:21 AM »It's a lightweight sharp lens that works.. If you're into street photography, it's a nice lens for it (full-frame: 40mm, crop sensor: 64mm).From usa.canon:
I did notice that my lens tends to forget to focus (when on AF), and the remedy is usually to remount it again; I think something is wrong with the connectors. I checked with another friend that has it, and he's encountering it too.. Anybody else experiencing that?
Firmware Version 1.2.0 addresses the following phenomenon.
1. If pressure is applied to the lens barrel while the lens is mounted to the camera (pressure can be applied even while attaching the lens cap or while carrying the camera with the lens attached in a bag), the autofocusing function of the lens may stop working.
Firmware Version 1.2.0 is for lenses with Firmware Version 1.1.0. If the lens' firmware is already Version 1.2.0, it is not necessary to update the firmware.
The lenses with the following serial numbers are equipped with Firmware Version 1.1.0:
The third digit in the serial number is either 0, 1, or 2 (xx0xxxxxxx, xx1xxxxxxx, or xx2xxxxxxx).
Lenses with serial numbers other than those listed above are equipped with Firmware Version 1.2.0.
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Canon General / Re: Curious Distraction: Explain your username, avatar picture, etc...
« on: January 26, 2013, 02:52:54 PM »
Last name inside my gear name. On other forums I also use: soMARYny, voMARYlvo, noMARYkia 
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Lenses / Re: EF 24-70 f/4L IS & EF 35 f/2 IS Sample Images
« on: November 19, 2012, 10:44:21 AM »something not right about those 24-70 sample images. no way there is that much distortion. the images have been squashed or something surely?Look at jpg, it's all right. Thumbnails are wrong scaled.