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Canon General / Re: If the Japanese Yen is now low, why are Canon prices staying high?
« on: May 18, 2013, 07:00:00 PM »
It must mean Canon can do it, which means they actually know a few things about running their business. Oh well.
May 19, 2013, 01:13:55 PM
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Lens Gallery / Re: Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM
« on: May 14, 2013, 07:00:25 PM »
Thanks! It's hard to take this lens off. I'm gonna be seeing the world in 85mm for a while now.
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Lens Gallery / Re: Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM
« on: May 14, 2013, 02:20:35 PM »
My daughter standing in a field of LoCa flowers!
It's only too fitting that she is standing right where the color shift happens... and her name is Violet
Spring Violet by Philip DiResta, on Flickr
It's only too fitting that she is standing right where the color shift happens... and her name is Violet
Spring Violet by Philip DiResta, on Flickr
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Landscape / Re: Jippieeee! It's spring! Post your first spring pictures here.
« on: May 13, 2013, 10:44:23 PM »5
Lenses / Re: Sigma 120-300m F2.8 DG OS HSM (S) First review
« on: May 12, 2013, 08:56:30 AM »
I have a very hard time dropping this much money on a 3rd party lens. The new Sigma 35mm was as much as I can justify- and I love that lens!
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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: SL1 or Fuji X-EX1 or Sony Nex 6?? Would like your thoughts
« on: May 11, 2013, 06:20:35 PM »
I played with the SL1 in a Best Buy last week. I was actually very impressed with it. The ergonomics are great like all Canon bodies (the #1 selling point in me choosing Canon products). Even with the kit lens, the photos on the back looked great. Also the touch screen was pleasantly nice- taking a photo and then zooming in with a "pinch" was so intuitive. Now only if they would let you pinch and zoom right from the instant preview! I HATE that you still have to press the playback button after taking a photo first.
And the nice thing over buying into a new system is that you don't have to buy into a second system! I don't want to buy all new lenses for an APS-C system only.
Th SL1 with the new 24, 28, or 35 IS primes would be a sweet compact setup.
And the nice thing over buying into a new system is that you don't have to buy into a second system! I don't want to buy all new lenses for an APS-C system only.
Th SL1 with the new 24, 28, or 35 IS primes would be a sweet compact setup.
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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Do you trust your camera?
« on: May 11, 2013, 09:03:01 AM »
I believe the majority of "focusing issues" are user errors and not gear related. The key is knowing exactly how your tools work in any given situation, then trust yourself.
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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: iPhone5 or 1Dx
« on: May 11, 2013, 07:39:35 AM »
The 1DX has that "same old 18mp sensor" Canon has been "recycling" for decades, I'd wait for the 1Dx mkII, it's goin to rule the world!
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Software & Accessories / Re: Adobe to Stop Making Packaged Software
« on: May 10, 2013, 12:29:11 PM »
Perhaps people will now start using in-camera processing and that never used print button! No need for a computer!!!! Or we could all just go back to shooting film!
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Software & Accessories / Re: Customers to stop buying Adobe software
« on: May 08, 2013, 07:57:40 PM »
I'll bite.
I'm fine with paying a subscription fee. It's a write-off. It's only 19.99 for everything if you upgraded to CS6 (which I did).
I also have no doubt when it is close to my year being up, they will try really hard to get me to renew with "deals" like, "Renew by date x to get your next year for 19.99! Wow! What an amazing savings! But wait, order within the next 10 minutes and we will throw in this FREE gift with purchase!!!"
But I am a professional designer and will use every program.
Pure photogs can get away with just using Lightroom.
I'm fine with paying a subscription fee. It's a write-off. It's only 19.99 for everything if you upgraded to CS6 (which I did).
I also have no doubt when it is close to my year being up, they will try really hard to get me to renew with "deals" like, "Renew by date x to get your next year for 19.99! Wow! What an amazing savings! But wait, order within the next 10 minutes and we will throw in this FREE gift with purchase!!!"
But I am a professional designer and will use every program.
Pure photogs can get away with just using Lightroom.
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Canon General / Re: new canon lens caps
« on: May 07, 2013, 11:43:40 PM »
How is the dynamic range of the back of the lens cap? Any improvement with banding or light-leak issues?
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EOS Bodies / Re: Recommendations for XTi replacement
« on: May 07, 2013, 11:35:00 PM »
I picked up and played with the new SL1 today, that camera is super sweet- no joke! I'm waiting for it to drop in price a bit, then I think I may grab it as my "small" camera.
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Software & Accessories / Re: Alternatives to Adobe Software
« on: May 07, 2013, 12:48:33 PM »
I'm curious to see how this plays out in the real world for Adobe. I have a strong feeling that the factories I deal with in China won't be joining a "subscription" plan with Adobe. And then trying to convince every company to migrate over to this new platform? Most companies I have worked for don't upgrade every release. Usually they do it every other. Should be interesting.
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Lenses / Re: Canon 40mm vs 50mm f/1.4
« on: May 07, 2013, 12:33:29 PM »
I also like that the 40mm has a closer MFD.
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Reviews / Re: Review - Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD with Pictures
« on: May 07, 2013, 10:45:42 AM »
@ Dustin Abbott, so I take it you like this lens and highly recommend it
Really impressive photos overall and you make a seriously strong case for this lens. Tamron should sponsor you
Really impressive photos overall and you make a seriously strong case for this lens. Tamron should sponsor you