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Lens Gallery / Re: Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

« on: May 07, 2013, 10:40:17 AM »

Loving this lens...


Dolly Slide by Philip DiResta, on Flickr


Childhood by Philip DiResta, on Flickr


Sandy hand by Philip DiResta, on Flickr

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Software & Accessories / Re: Alternatives to Adobe Software

« on: May 07, 2013, 09:54:19 AM »

Lightroom isn't a part of CC.

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Software & Accessories / Re: Adobe to Stop Making Packaged Software

« on: May 06, 2013, 08:58:07 PM »

I use Camera Raw to do all my processing, and I noticed that they stopped updating the profiles in CS5 (which I have at work), but they add(ed) them to CS6 (which I have at home).

So I guess eventually no new lens profiles for people that don't "upgrade" to CC.

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EOS Bodies / Re: No 7D Mark II in 2013? [CR2]

« on: May 06, 2013, 04:57:13 PM »

I have a feeling that the 7DIII is even better than the 7DII. I'm thinking about selling all of my gear now so it doesn't lose any more value and then just wait till 2019. It's gonna be AMAZING!

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: dissapointed 6d 100mm f2 and 24mm 2.8 (non l)

« on: May 06, 2013, 04:38:51 PM »

OTOH if you need to have a wide DOF you don't really have a choice

You do - use focus stacking.

Depends. If you're subject is changing, focus stacking might not give you the result you want (i.e. grass waving in the wind). Sometimes the only way to get the shot is to increase the DOF.

ANY image like the one the OP posted should basically be completely in focus regardless of the camera's focusing system when shooting a 24mm lens at f/10. He doesn't even have to have his camera in AF or even look through the viewfinder as long as he's focusing a little beyond the hyperfocal distance. There is nothing significant in the foreground of his shot, so I'm assuming he's focusing somewhere at least beyond 8"- which would give him focus from 3'7" to infinity.

Not sure why focus-and-recomposing as an issue or the 6D's inferior focusing system came into play on this thread, or solutions like focus stacking with a distant landscape shot.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Buy 1DX now or wait for an upgrade?

« on: May 04, 2013, 09:30:20 AM »

I'd wait for Canon to release a "real" "flagship" model.

See this thread, you'll "learn" a lot: http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php?topic=13910.0

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Pricewatch Deals / Re: Canon EOS Rebel SL1 in Stock at B&H Photo

« on: May 03, 2013, 02:51:39 PM »

I am confused when people say things like "it will be too small for my hands", and talks about it being "good for girls", etc...

I'm assuming you'd all be considering this camera as just a "compact"/ fooling around camera for when your 1-Series' are in the shoppe. What compact fits good for all you large handed men?

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Lenses / Re: Canon 85L II AF speed on 5D III???

« on: May 03, 2013, 09:39:51 AM »

I'm also a huge fan of back button AF. I only use it on my 5DII because I only use the center AF point. I feel with this camera it becomes extremely useful with all the focusing and recomposing needed.

It also is great when mixing MF with AF, as the shutter button won't try to refocus after you just made an adjustment. It really allows full time manual focus to be useful.

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Lens Gallery / Re: Canon EF 24mm f/1.4 II L USM

« on: May 02, 2013, 09:36:18 AM »

My friend asked me for a few shots of her for her yoga website. We had very little space to work with in her Brooklyn apt- basically just moved a couch near the one window in the room. I never even considered using the 24mm for this shoot (see the 85mm f/1.2 lens thread for other shots), but I needed some full body poses too, so it saved the day!


Kat 05 by Philip DiResta, on Flickr


Kat 06 by Philip DiResta, on Flickr


Kat 07 by Philip DiResta, on Flickr

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Lenses / Re: Canon 85L II AF speed on 5D III???

« on: May 01, 2013, 05:07:13 PM »

I just added this lens to my kit and to be honest, I think the focus is really awesome! It is slower than other lenses I own for sure, but at least my copy, nails focus all of the time.

Kinda like the tortoise and the hare.

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Lenses / Re: Need Some Advice

« on: May 01, 2013, 05:01:23 PM »

So you got guilt tripped into working at your friend's wedding?! No party times for you.

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Lens Gallery / Re: Sigma 35mm f/1.4

« on: April 30, 2013, 08:54:29 PM »

This lens has become my default walk-around lens these days. Even rocking in terrible-light-midday-sun.

Water by Philip DiResta, on Flickr

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EOS Bodies / Re: Bye Canon?

« on: April 30, 2013, 12:45:08 PM »

The less I spend on bodies and upgrading every time a new model comes out, or switching brands every time the competition leapfrogs the other, the more money I can put in my pocket. When I need something, I buy it.

I'll take the money over the minor updates any day.
 

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Lens Gallery / Re: Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

« on: April 30, 2013, 11:30:01 AM »

Some of my first shots with this lens.


Kat 03 by Philip DiResta, on Flickr


Kat 02 by Philip DiResta, on Flickr


Kat 01 by Philip DiResta, on Flickr


Kat 04 by Philip DiResta, on Flickr

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EOS Bodies / Re: Back to the Future Parts 1/2/3 Canon Strategy

« on: April 29, 2013, 01:51:03 AM »

What does this have to do with Back to the Future?

After reading this thread, I'm gonna "make like a tree and get out of here."