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Abstract / Re: Fun with fire

« on: February 27, 2013, 06:02:15 PM »

Thanks everyone!

... but why were you using EOS Utility to trigger that?
no standard remote cable release?..

I'd think the utility and computer might make for some inconsistent delays to estimate.

My cable release was broken at the time, so my only option was EOS Utility. There was no perceptible (to me, anyway) shutter lag, plus the larger screen was helpful for focusing and adjusting composition. I really like EOS Utility, and use it a lot.

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Abstract / Fun with fire

« on: February 26, 2013, 09:01:43 PM »

I had some fun with fire one saturday afternoon.


I first poured water into the glass, and added some food coloring as well. I then poured A TON of lighter fluid on top, and lit it. I had an assistant drop an ice cube from outside the frame, and I fired the camera through EOS Utility at the same moment the ice cube hit the water. A lot of trial and error.......

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EOS Bodies / Re: Too early to sell 60D?

« on: February 26, 2013, 08:17:46 PM »

I would wait untill we have an almost certain date for the 70D to be announced, and then sell it. That way, hopefully you can get a fair amount of $$ without selling it to far bfore the announcement date of the 70D.

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EOS Bodies / Re: 2013 Predictions for Canon EOS Products

« on: February 20, 2013, 07:30:47 PM »

As for me, I'm really excited for the 70D to come out. I was relatively surprised to see it appear as potentially coming out, but I suppose Canon would want to appeal to the "soccer moms" and such as little leauge soccer and baseball seasons are starting up. The features I'm most excited about that would potentially appear on this camera are an improved AF system and improved hish ISO performance. After all, if the 7D MkII is supposed more of a professional camera somewhere in the upper $2K range, then the 70D needs to somehow fill the gap without driving the price up too high. I wonder how they're going to do that....

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Black & White / Re: Your best Architectural & City B&W shots?

« on: February 19, 2013, 01:28:12 PM »

The Bean, downtown Chicago

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Lighting / Re: Yongnuo st-e2?

« on: February 09, 2013, 03:48:18 PM »

Thanks everyone for your helpful responses. I think I may go with the Phottix Strato II.

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Lighting / Yongnuo st-e2?

« on: February 06, 2013, 04:41:52 PM »

I'd like to get into remotely controlling flashes, but I need a decent and reliable trigger that doesnt cost an arm or a leg. I was looking around and the Yongnuo st-e2 kept popping up. Does anyone have any experience with it? Do you like it? If you have another suggestion around the same price i'm open to that too! Thanks!

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Lenses / Re: Moving on from my 7D to 5D MK III 24-70mm, 24-105mm or prime

« on: February 06, 2013, 04:24:59 PM »

I would go with either the 17-35 or the 16-35 if you eant super wide, but otherwise I would say go with the 24-70

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Lenses / Re: What lenses are good enough for the 18mp APS-C sensor? 1000$ limit :)

« on: February 06, 2013, 04:23:05 PM »

For sure the 15-85 f/2.5-5.6 IS USM. Its a great focal length for a "walking around" lens in situatioins when you only want to bring one. It's pretty sharp too (For a non-L lens). It's probaby the best bang for your buch in the under $1000 price range. I would also go for the 17-40 f/4L USM if you are into shooting landscapes. Its about $750, and some people even say that its sharper than 'the pricier 16-35. Those are my two best reccomendations for this category.

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EOS Bodies / Re: *UPDATE* EOS 70D is Coming, The Future of Pro APS-C Will Change

« on: February 06, 2013, 08:30:50 AM »

I'm pretty excited for the 70D. I'm hoping that it will stay around the $1200 price range, and have vastly improved ISO performance. However, if Canon throws in wifi and GPS, it would probably drive the price up, making it out of many people's price range. As for the 7D Mark II, it'lll be interesting to see what exactly they add.

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Landscape / Ball heads vs. Pan/tilt- advice?

« on: January 30, 2013, 07:16:49 PM »

Not sure if this is the best area of the forum to put this topic under, but oh well here goes.


I will be going to the Gand Tetons and Yellowstone later this summer, and I am looking to upgrade my tripod. I have (almost) set my mind on the Manfrotto 190xprob. However, I need a head. When researching, I found some people saying that ball heads were best for landscape photography, while others said that with ball heads, its nearly impossible to keep the horizon level without a hotshoe bubble level, so pan/tilt heads were ideal. Advice?

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Street & City / Re: Your best street shots of any kind.

« on: January 08, 2013, 07:34:06 PM »

 

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Abstract / Re: Beautiful bokeh! Let me see yours!

« on: January 08, 2013, 07:21:27 PM »

Shaped bokeh

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Canon General / Re: Photography magazines

« on: January 06, 2013, 03:54:17 PM »

I love outdoor photographer. It's got great content, and has more content than reviews, but has a "new gear" type section that I like. Popular photography is ok.

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EOS Bodies / Which is better? 5D MKII or 6D?

« on: January 04, 2013, 11:30:26 AM »

This isn't a question I'm paticularly interested in, but I am intrigued by the articles that say that a new "entry level" FF camera is potentially "better" than camera legendary for its IQ- the 5D MkII. Thoughts?


And yes, I know that better is kinda an open-ended, question, but I meant for it to be that way.