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Lenses / Re: Is there anything I can improve on this gear list?
« on: March 17, 2013, 05:30:35 AM »
Get the 24-105
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Lenses / Re: Photozone spanks the 24-70 F4 USM L IS
« on: March 04, 2013, 03:56:29 PM »
and why does this lens have a red ring?
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Third Party Manufacturers / Re: The last roll of Kodachrome – what would you shoot with the last 36 frames?
« on: March 04, 2013, 12:17:46 PM »
I'd shoot test charts, brick walls, and the inside of my lenscap.
uh, not
uh, not
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Lenses / Re: Super Tele Zoom Lens substitute for a spotting scope?
« on: February 25, 2013, 12:33:16 PM »
Maybe a 500/8 mirror lens, 18 mpix body (e.g. drebel), and a huge bombproof tripod.
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Lenses / Re: New Wide Angle Lens Ideas, please!
« on: February 14, 2013, 04:41:27 PM »
About Sigma 12-24. Note that there is a mk1 version and a mk2 version. The latter has improved optics.
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Canon General / Re: FYI: This Is The Gear Used To Take Obama’s New Official Portrait
« on: January 20, 2013, 04:28:18 AM »
I'm not blown away by bokeh. Seems slightly nervous. I see some outlining and doughnuts.
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Lenses / Re: Tips needed for shooting in the cold
« on: January 16, 2013, 03:11:19 PM »
1) Should I never change the lens when out in the cold?
2) Should I never change a filter when I'm out in the cold? (I often yank the UV in favor of a CPL depending on the sky, what I'm shooting, etc.)
3) I seem to recall there was a concern bringing in cold and/or externally damp gear into a warm place (like my cabin) -- something associated with condensation inside the lens as it equilibrates to temperature. Should I ziplock bag my gear before I bring it into a warm indoors location?
4) My tripod is carbon fiber, and it will most certainly get cold and wet. Do I need to take any precautions to using it in such conditions?
1) No, go ahead and change lenses all you like.
2) Ditto for filters. Just be careful not to drop them or they'll disappear in the snow.
3) Yes ziploc-ing your gear is a good idea in such conditions
4) I wouldn't worry about it, it'll be fine.
Have fun, enjoy, go shoot. Your camera will work just fine. I have shot a 300D, 400D, 20D and 7D all day in 10F (and MUCH colder) without issues.
2) Should I never change a filter when I'm out in the cold? (I often yank the UV in favor of a CPL depending on the sky, what I'm shooting, etc.)
3) I seem to recall there was a concern bringing in cold and/or externally damp gear into a warm place (like my cabin) -- something associated with condensation inside the lens as it equilibrates to temperature. Should I ziplock bag my gear before I bring it into a warm indoors location?
4) My tripod is carbon fiber, and it will most certainly get cold and wet. Do I need to take any precautions to using it in such conditions?
1) No, go ahead and change lenses all you like.
2) Ditto for filters. Just be careful not to drop them or they'll disappear in the snow.
3) Yes ziploc-ing your gear is a good idea in such conditions
4) I wouldn't worry about it, it'll be fine.
Have fun, enjoy, go shoot. Your camera will work just fine. I have shot a 300D, 400D, 20D and 7D all day in 10F (and MUCH colder) without issues.
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Canon General / Re: More Canon Store Information
« on: January 14, 2013, 12:14:06 PM »
Hmmm. I feel bad for thecamerastore and Saneal
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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Thinking of downgrading my 5d3 system
« on: January 06, 2013, 08:30:41 AM »
Don't even think about a 6D. It's just as heavy.
Sell all your stuff. Get a T4i, 15-85 IS and 100/2 or 100/2.8 IS.
Simplify. Enjoy the lightweight and great IQ.
Sell all your stuff. Get a T4i, 15-85 IS and 100/2 or 100/2.8 IS.
Simplify. Enjoy the lightweight and great IQ.
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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Skiing picture advice
« on: December 10, 2012, 12:16:20 PM »
Be careful with a CPL. It can turn the sky black on sunny days. Shooting without a filter will work just fine.
On sunny days, just go ahead and shoot with evaluative metering. If the light is flat then overexpose by 1 stop, and don't forget to increase iso when shutterspeeds get to slow for action shots.
Have fun shooting.
On sunny days, just go ahead and shoot with evaluative metering. If the light is flat then overexpose by 1 stop, and don't forget to increase iso when shutterspeeds get to slow for action shots.
Have fun shooting.
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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Using 1DX in very low temperatures
« on: December 10, 2012, 12:13:10 PM »
I have used 300D, 400D, 20D and 7d while being outside at -20C to -30C all day long. None of the cameras failed.
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Third Party Manufacturers / Re: Sigma 35 f/1.4 DG HSM First Impressions
« on: November 22, 2012, 03:47:26 PM »43
Lenses / Re: Kit for travelling around the world for 2 years!
« on: November 18, 2012, 05:02:20 AM »
Your itinerary takes you through counties where getting robbed is a likelihood. I have been through Managua, Guatemala City, Tegucigalpa, San Pedro Sula, etc. and I can tell you these are sketchy places to say the least.
Don't bring any gear that you're particularly attached to. There is a good chance you'll have to part with it, and even if you don't you'll spend your time worrying about it rather than enjoying your surrounds.
Don't bring any gear that you're particularly attached to. There is a good chance you'll have to part with it, and even if you don't you'll spend your time worrying about it rather than enjoying your surrounds.
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Lenses / Re: Fisheye for crop sensor
« on: September 28, 2012, 07:52:16 PM »
I almost bought Samyang 8 mm but then a Tokina 10-17 came up for cheap on my local Craigslist. I bought it. I have a love/hate relationship with the lens. It's very very sharp and contrasty, we'll-built, and focuses crazy close (almost macro). But the c/a and purple fringing drive me nuts at times.
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Lenses / Re: Wide or ultra-wide angle with excellent corner performance
« on: September 28, 2012, 07:49:06 PM »
Canon 24/3.5 TS, Canon 24/2.8 IS, or Zeiss 21/2.8 ZE