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EOS Bodies / Re: New Extensive Firmware for the Canon EOS 7D? [CR1]

« on: April 20, 2012, 02:24:07 PM »

Focus peeking please.

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Third Party Manufacturers / Re: Have you considered joining the dark side?...

« on: April 20, 2012, 02:00:03 PM »

What will all the "system switchers" do when Canon leapfrogs with it's next camera? Sell your 2-3yr old equipment again and switch back?

Call me crazy, and this has nothing to do with brand loyalty, but isn't the point of investing in a system to save money? Your lenses can last a lifetime. There must be a lot of very successful and rich professional photographers on this forum.

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Why so much trust in DXO.

« on: April 20, 2012, 11:34:16 AM »

Isn't the sensor just a small part of the whole package? Even IF the Nikon/ Sony sensor is lab tested better, who cares?

So the Nikon sensor is better. I like Canon's design, ergonomics, lenses, etc...

If you don't like the modern day sensors, go buy an EOS 1V with an interchangeable sensor (fuji, kodak & ilford have been making some nice ones for generations)- That camera is a beast!

I have a 5D mkii on the way & couldn't be more excited. I'm gonna take pictures with that camera, and I will have the lens cap off and I won't be shooting test charts or brick walls.

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Lenses / Re: Canon EF 50mm f1.4

« on: April 19, 2012, 10:06:13 PM »

I just picked up the EF 1.8 mkI (metal mount, focus ring & distance scale) for 150 USD off of eBay. This old lens is actually pretty rad and a good alternative to the 1.4. I had that lens once, something about it I just didn't like. I'm hoping Canon updates an affordable 50 prime at some point!

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Lenses / Re: Bower 14mm weird behavior

« on: April 19, 2012, 12:16:26 PM »

Thanks
I guess you mean Tv? the manual aperture ring controls the aperture, and is not registered by the camera sensor.
Truelly, you can shoot in manual or shutter speed only.
Thru the viewfinder, does the brightness changes, as you turn the aperture ring in the lens?

Thanks

I think you have that backwards. You shoot in AV.

IE: You adjust the aperture (on lens) and the camera's meter chooses the shutter speed. Or you can shoot in manual.  I'm going to assume you can NOT shoot in TV (never tried). In TV- you choose the shutter, & the camera chooses the aperture. Since the aperture is manual on the lens itself, there is no way for the camera to choose the aperture for you.

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EOS Bodies / Re: The Big Megapixel Body in 2013?

« on: April 18, 2012, 07:26:01 PM »

Does this mean all the people that switched to the D800 are gonna switch back in a year? Oh the ever evolving world of technology we live in. So much wasted money.

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EOS Bodies / Re: 5Dii refurbished- instock at Canon store for 1500!!!

« on: April 18, 2012, 09:38:19 AM »

I just tried it on the 60D and it still works. Comes out to 714.20USD after tax & shipping. I'm in NY.

also the code NEW412 gives free shipping.

pdirestajr, how did you find out about these deals?

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/ is really good about posting the codes. I also sometimes get the codes from Canon directly. If you register through them, and opt to receive emails, you'll get the heads up.

Once the 20% discount was going on, I just checked the refurbished stock every so often (aka: a lot!), till the 5Dii was available. When something awesome is in stock, it usually sells out in minutes, so you have to pounce on it.

Months ago, I posted I was excited for the upcoming announcement of the 5D3 because I wanted the 5DII at a lower price point. People on this forum smited me and said I shouldn't expect to get it much cheaper than what it was currently at (around 2499.00).... well, a few months later I snagged one for a sweet 1K discount!

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Lens Gallery / Re: Canon EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM

« on: April 17, 2012, 04:36:11 PM »

On first vacation with my daughter:


New Orleans, meet Violet. by Philip DiResta, on Flickr

Last summer:

Vi in Tuggy by Philip DiResta, on Flickr


Capt Squint by Philip DiResta, on Flickr


La Dolce Vita by Philip DiResta, on Flickr

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EOS Bodies / Re: 5Dii refurbished- instock at Canon store for 1500!!!

« on: April 17, 2012, 12:09:43 PM »

Been checking for the 70-200 2.8 II for several days .... it just now popped up back in stock.

I bought it. With overnight shipping, out the door price was $1772.89 USD. I decided against free ground shipping, as I think the less the lens is handled by UPS the better.

There seems to be more in stock. Don't think I will find a better price than this, especially coming directly from Canon.

Just tried the original code, 20SLR412, with that lens and the site accepted the code but didn't add any savings.  Thoughts?  I'm I using the wrong code for lenses?

Are you in the US? Maybe it's a US offer. I don't know other than that.

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EOS Bodies / Re: 5Dii refurbished- instock at Canon store for 1500!!!

« on: April 17, 2012, 10:56:21 AM »

I just tried it on the 60D and it still works. Comes out to 714.20USD after tax & shipping. I'm in NY.

also the code NEW412 gives free shipping.

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EOS Bodies / Re: 5Dii refurbished- instock at Canon store for 1500!!!

« on: April 17, 2012, 10:54:04 AM »

That coupon code worked on other items I tried too like the 430exii.

I think it ends today, not sure when.

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EOS Bodies / 5Dii refurbished- instock at Canon store for 1500!!!

« on: April 17, 2012, 10:05:11 AM »

I just picked up this now "classic" for 1500 AFTER tax and shipping!!!

http://shop.usa.canon.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductListingViewAll_10051_10051_-1_29252?WT.mc_id=C126149

Promo code for 20% off:
20SLR412

There are awesome deals on the 7D, 60D, etc too!

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EOS Bodies / Re: According to Ken Rockwell, you guys are NOT PHOTOGRAPHERS!

« on: April 16, 2012, 11:07:42 PM »

 Since he has a public blog, he does put it out there for all to read and react to. I just think there is a line crossed when you contact a stranger to tell them they are a joke. That goes beyond criticizing, analyzing or debating the man's opinions.

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EOS Bodies / Re: According to Ken Rockwell, you guys are NOT PHOTOGRAPHERS!

« on: April 16, 2012, 10:38:53 PM »

Is it me or was the OP's email to that guy he doesn't even know a bit rude and uncalled for? I just don't understand the need to attack a person that has every right to an opinion, to write about it and earn a living. IF you don't like his writing, don't read it. He's just one dude. Who cares.

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Lenses / Re: Looking for an windeangle lens for Eos 60D

« on: April 15, 2012, 01:29:14 PM »

The Samyang (Rokinon) 14mm f2.8 is pretty sweet and quite affordable. It's  got some distortion- but easily fixed in this digital age.