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Lenses / Re: Patent: Canon EF 35 f/1.4L II

« on: July 03, 2012, 03:07:36 PM »

Sigh, not everyone shoots every 35mm shot at f1.4, if one's only purpose for purchasing this lens is to obliterate the background on every shot, that's certainly your prerogative but myself and many others want to the use the lens in more than that 1 limited scenario.  Corner sharpness is important to many, myself included but I won't discount those that find it unimportant as "using it wrong".  In addition to those "artistic" shots, I would use this lens to shoot low light street scenes where I would in many cases want corner to corner sharpness.  One eyelash in focus is not the be all end all of artistic composition....

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Lenses / Re: Patent: Canon EF 35 f/1.4L II

« on: July 02, 2012, 11:16:33 PM »

The current version is 14 years old and could benefit from Canon's new optical formulas, having used a couple of copies for various shoots, wide-open sharpness definitely has room for improvement especially in the corners.

Wide open corner sharpess on wide angle lens, LOL.

Please show me an example photo where the entire wide angle fov is OOF except the perspective distorted corner is in focus, I'm curious to see it.

Weather sealing, purple/green halo, yes.
Wide open corner? Not really. Take a look at the pathetic corner sharpess of 24L II wide open.

If you are expecting that, you are using it wrong.

Perhaps I typed it wrong, but saying I'm using it wrong is a bit of a stretch.  Wide-open sharpness and overall corner sharpness are areas that can be improved upon.  Happy now?

Also, if you venture outside the world of Canon, there are examples of optics that have stellar corner performance, I'll let you figure where those can be found....

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Lenses / Re: Patent: Canon EF 35 f/1.4L II

« on: July 02, 2012, 12:02:09 PM »

There isn't much room for improvement on the current version of this lens. Although Canon has been coming out with some lenses lately that are close optical perfection. I would be interested in trying this new lens out!

The current version is 14 years old and could benefit from Canon's new optical formulas, having used a couple of copies for various shoots, wide-open sharpness definitely has room for improvement especially in the corners.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon EOS 7D Successors [CR1]

« on: June 29, 2012, 01:19:14 AM »

APS-H. Why? I really see no point in it anymore. It served a purpose when FF was wildly expensive and APS-C wasn't up to the IQ. It had an added advantage of faster frame rates and a higher useable ISO, great for low light level sports shooting. Now, with improvements in IQ in other sensor formats, the reason no longer exists for the format to hang around. It really is a no mans land for formats.

I have to respectfully disagree with you.  From my experience, APS-H IQ is far better than APS-C the latitude available in the raw files was night and day when I shot both the 1DIV and 7D.  APS-C is getting better every generation, but APS-H is still the closest you can get to FF IQ without going FF.  If you can live without the extra reach and aren't strictly posting your shots to the web, the older tech of APS-H still beats APS-C and comes very close to FF IQ.  IMO, Canon would be crazy to shelve such good tech, but stranger things have happened in the past....

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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon EOS 7D Successors [CR1]

« on: June 28, 2012, 07:07:40 PM »

I keep saying APS-H is just too good to shelve.  It doesn't give up very much to the 5DIII sensor as it is.  I wouldn't hesitate to add a 1.3 7D to my stable. 

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Lenses / Re: Canon EF 100-400 f/4-5.6L IS [CR2]

« on: June 26, 2012, 11:43:10 AM »

While I see the usefulness of this lens and the merit in giving it an update, I doubt I'd be a potential customer.  Assuming the FF 5DIII I'm about to purchase, I'd still be using my 70-200 & 1.4 TC for everything up to 280mm going between f2.8 and a still relatively large f4 aperture.  I would only end up using this lens from 280-400 and I'm sure it's already at f5.6 by then, if I'm shooting birds and other wildlife, I think the cheaper 400 5.6 would be a more suitable and affordable option.  This lens doesn't seem like much of a value for my needs if the price is over $2K.

On the other hand, something like a 300-500 f4-f5.6 is something I would save my pennies for.  It would of course be ridiculously expensive, but I think it would be a far more useful range.  Especially for birding and safari type scenarios where more reach is always better.  As of right now, I'm still saving my pennies for the 400 2.8 II which was crafted by god himself. 

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EOS Bodies / Re: 4 More DSLRs Coming in 2012? [CR2]

« on: June 13, 2012, 09:50:27 AM »

Well let's see, I currently own a 450D and a gripped 7D and I've even got a few shots over in the gallery section of this forum with a 1DIV.

I'll more than likely pick up a 5DIII early next month so I guess the answer to your question would be yes, I've used more than a rebel.  Having said that, I still enjoy using my rebel when I want a lightweight kit, which is why I didn't sell it when I bought the 7D last year. 

Believe it or not, some people actually like the smaller form factor and yes the cheaper price of the rebel bodies and since you're so experienced, you know the IQ is pretty much identical between the 2 ranges.

And yes I think you were trying to be a dick..lol!!  Unfortunately, that's not something that phases me.

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  • the 70D is coming because the T4i now has virtually the same specs as the 60D, no reason whatsoever to buy a 60D anymore and Canon knows it.  It will probably get the 7D 19pt AF, 8 FPS and the new 18MP sensor from the T4i.  I'm guessing $1200 - $1500

  
  I'd rather have a 60D over a T4i/650D. Have you used anything other than a Rebel before? Serious question and I'm not trying to be a d*ck. The size, build quality and lack of function is just terrible compared to everything else above it. The dentist excites me more than the new 650D.
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I read it that what D_Rochat was trying to say was that in his opinion that although on paper the 650D looks good, he would buy the 60D

No need to get rude about it just because he has a different opinion than you


He asked a question, I answered it.  Not sure how my comment could be interpreted as rude.  Maybe I should have prefaced it with "I'm not trying to be a dick or anything"..lol[/list]

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EOS Bodies / Re: 4 More DSLRs Coming in 2012? [CR2]

« on: June 13, 2012, 02:07:34 AM »

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  • the 70D is coming because the T4i now has virtually the same specs as the 60D, no reason whatsoever to buy a 60D anymore and Canon knows it.  It will probably get the 7D 19pt AF, 8 FPS and the new 18MP sensor from the T4i.  I'm guessing $1200 - $1500

  
  I'd rather have a 60D over a T4i/650D. Have you used anything other than a Rebel before? Serious question and I'm not trying to be a d*ck. The size, build quality and lack of function is just terrible compared to everything else above it. The dentist excites me more than the new 650D.
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Well let's see, I currently own a 450D and a gripped 7D and I've even got a few shots over in the gallery section of this forum with a 1DIV.

I'll more than likely pick up a 5DIII early next month so I guess the answer to your question would be yes, I've used more than a rebel.  Having said that, I still enjoy using my rebel when I want a lightweight kit, which is why I didn't sell it when I bought the 7D last year. 

Believe it or not, some people actually like the smaller form factor and yes the cheaper price of the rebel bodies and since you're so experienced, you know the IQ is pretty much identical between the 2 ranges.  Actually, until Canon releases either the 70D or the 7DII, the lowly T4i with it's new version of the 18MP sensor now has the best IQ of any APS-C body, go figure..haha

And yes I think you were trying to be a dick..lol!!  Unfortunately, that's not something that phases me.
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EOS Bodies / Re: 4 More DSLRs Coming in 2012? [CR2]

« on: June 13, 2012, 01:24:02 AM »

I think this rumor is CR2 because it's pretty easy to assume 4 DSLRs from Canon this year.

• "affordable" FF is the next big untapped market, so a FF below the 5DIII is a given, I expect the same sensor as the 5DIII wrapped in a cheaper package probably in a rebel-like form factor.  The Nikon D600 is pretty much a sure thing and Canon won't be late to this party.  I expect the Canon and Nikon entry level FF bodies will be announced within a few days of each other at the most.  I'm guessing $2200 - $2500

• I think everyone knows Canon will put out a high MP monster due to the popularity of the D800, but I think they'll try to rely on their brand recognition and charge well over 4K for it.  I don't expect a 1DX form factor, landscapers and studio photogs just don't need the build or the vertical grip.  I'm guessing $4500 - $5500

• the 70D is coming because the T4i now has virtually the same specs as the 60D, no reason whatsoever to buy a 60D anymore and Canon knows it.  It will probably get the 7D 19pt AF, 8 FPS and the new 18MP sensor from the T4i.  I'm guessing $1200 - $1500

• if the above is true, the 7DII would have to move firmly into the professional crop body realm.  I'm guessing integrated vertical grip, 61PT AF and 10FPS.  The 7DII is also our best chance for an all new generation of APS-C sensor from Canon.  On the other hand, the possibility of moving it to APS-H cannot be ruled out.  Canon could essentially refresh the 1DIV and sell it as the 7DII with the new 61PT AF & 10 fps which still leaves alot of room below the 1DX.  I've always said the APS-H sensor is just too good to shelve, it doesn't give up much to the 5DIII FF sensor from an IQ perspective.  I'm guessing $2000 - $2500 if it remains APS-C or $3000 - $3500 if Canon swings for the fences and makes it APS-H.

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Canon EOS 7D Firmware Version 2 Coming Soon

« on: June 08, 2012, 11:58:51 AM »

I wonder if this means a delay in the release of the 7DII.  We knew there would be a firmware update to support the GP-E2 and I welcome the increased raw buffer and the auto ISO limit but I hope it doesn't mean it takes years before we see the 7DII

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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon 7D Mark II Info? [CR2]

« on: May 14, 2012, 08:05:29 PM »

If this is credible, then Canon is on the right track.  The 7D SHOULD be an APS-C 1DX, there are probably thousands of customers that don't want or need FF but DO want or need high performance.  I would definitely upgrade my7D if the performance and sensor improvements are there.  I think a 5DIII/7DII Combo would be A damn near perfect combo.  Where do I sign?

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Pricewatch Deals / Re: 5D Mark III Body Only in Stock at B&H

« on: May 14, 2012, 07:10:02 PM »

Everyone seemed to have them for a few days, but they have been snapped up.
 
For USA buyers, the Canon Online store has them.
 
http://shop.usa.canon.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10051_10051_305370_-1?WT.mc_id=C126149

Nope, I just tried to order.  Out of stock...

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EOS Bodies - For Video / Re: Canon 5D Mark II & 7D Good Enough for The Avengers

« on: May 12, 2012, 01:06:21 AM »

Canon. We're not the best, but we're good enough for you.

Available everywhere better cameras are sold.

Retarded.  This is what's wrong with so many people on these forums.  It's amazing how much we expect out of our cameras and how little we expect from ourselves.

Why can't we expect Canon to produce the best cameras?  Conversely, why are you accepting mediocrity from any company that charges you for a product or service?  My question to you is completely detached from what I think about the quality of Canon products or the ability of the people on these forums to take quality images.  For the record though, I'm a great proponent of Canon products but that doesn't mean that I'll let them off the hook for producing a second-rate product.

Which product do you consider second rate?  Honestly, anyone who can't produce first rate content with any DSLR produced in the last 5 or more years has only 1 person to blame and it ain't Canon.  I guarantee you that virtually any current Canon camera is better than you are at taking pictures, as it the case for most of us....

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Lens Gallery / Re: Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

« on: May 11, 2012, 08:26:21 PM »

5 shot HDR @ 1.4

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EOS Bodies / Re: New Crop/APS-C Prosumer Camera Body in the Fall? [CR1]

« on: May 10, 2012, 11:01:59 AM »

Regarding the current 7D sensor, after living with the camera for the last 8-9 months, there's definitely room for sensor improvements and this is a case where I don't think upping the MP count would be a good thing, regardless of what the competition does.  Anyone that uses this camera knows that while the overall IQ is excellent, it can get a little noisy even at lower ISO if you don't nail your exposure or don't shoot to the right.  The camera can be downright evil if you underexpose your shots.

The 7DII is a scenario where a 5DIIIesque sensor upgrade would be in order.  Give us a stop or 2 more high ISO, and tame the low ISO noise and this camera can easily go on at 18MP for 3 more years.

I've given up hope for an APS-H 7DII although I think it would be the greatest thing since sliced bread and would give Canon an advantage that NO ONE could match, unfortunately, I don't think they could sell it for less than 3K.  I've been shooting with a 1DIV for the last week and it's just too good of a sensor for Canon to sunset.


Ken