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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: 5D III, or 6D+7D combo - your thoughts?

« on: October 12, 2012, 07:49:57 PM »

The 7D is worthless unless you are shooting in good light - Once you go full frame all this crap about "greater reach" is nonsense, thats like digital zoom. The 7D is sadly short speced in the most important part of the camera - its sensor. How canon could put a rebel sensor in a camera and sell it for twice the price beats me.

so you mean before 2006, photographer do not shoot at low light? or it is just you do not know how to get away with your limitation?  yes, i go ff but still use my 7d in decent light condition if using my 70-200is II or with flash and gel if 24-105mm f4.

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Third Party Manufacturers / Re: Considering switching to Nikon

« on: October 12, 2012, 03:34:04 PM »

canon, nikon or any other dslr cameras all outcome good images with post process... if you cannot have a good image, do not complain about your camera.  for example:  yervant zanazanian is still using his canon 20d for his wedding photography and it is still perfect after post process.  so, get to know your camera and get around with it... and keep in mind that everything has its own limitations, no exception rule imo....

however, congrat. on your new camera

note:  this comments come from a dslr newbie...

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Unreliable AF on 7D with FW 2.0.3?

« on: October 12, 2012, 02:02:28 PM »

i do not have that kinda experience after updating new firmware 2.0.3.  however, i do not see the reason why new implementation/design affects auto focus when most of given updates do not relate to auto focus system, unless canon designs for 7d is in spaghetti implementation to start with

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Animal Kingdom / Re: 2012 visit to KL Bird Park

« on: October 11, 2012, 01:18:18 PM »

55-250mm is a really good lens to have on a crop body.  i used to have this lens back in the day that i started to learn photography.  i now kinda regret that sold that one.  as if i still have it, i would be on my crop body whenever i am take a walk outside.

CANNOT GO WRONG WITH 55-250MM ON A CROP BODY...

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Once you go "L" you'll never go back....

« on: October 05, 2012, 10:22:12 PM »

sorry,  i am not and will not believe it though i do own some L lenses, plus 50 f/1.4, one of them is the one that you were using to take that pic which is 70-200mm is ii.  why do i not believe it? very simple to me since i am having been studying about digital zone and lighting (still continue to learn with flash).  i do not have that much experience but i might be able to tell what exposure should be used by taking a look at current lighting condition (will force myself more into this area when having more time.)

i am not talking about white balance, i am talking about skin tone of your subject (unless there is a problem with his skin), his outfit and black color on chair makes me hard to believe it.

aiite, i still keep my promise that i am working for you free as if you are living in southern california.  you do not have to worry about lens any more since most of my lens are L lenses, along with 30d, 7d, and a 5d mark III...  open my eyes with that kinda shot, then i will work for you three years (weekend) for FREE...

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Once you go "L" you'll never go back....

« on: October 05, 2012, 08:33:40 PM »

Here's some exif info on the two pics...

1.  Pentax K-x, Tamron AF70-300, 1/1600, F4.5, 148 mm, ISO 400
2.  Canon 40 D, Canon 70-200 2.8 L II, 1/400, F2.8, 70 mm, iso 100

These images are untouched out of the camera...After all is said and done...we're really only about a stop 1/2 difference. 

 This is about the closest of a shot between us I could find...

it is hard for me to believe that the second one is out of camera jpeg... and it is just based on my experience and what i have learned in these months...  if you live very close to me and show me that you can capture similar image with your 40d in front of my eyes, i will promise that will work for you FREE in three years (weekend only).

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EOS Bodies - For Video / Re: Canon or Zeiss lenses?

« on: October 04, 2012, 08:25:13 PM »

i do love canon lens, but when talking about zeiss lens... there is no where near from image quality to build quality comparing to zeiss.  i do not have one, but my friend has one 21mm f/2.8.  he let me use that one for a while and i love it.  i can tell how solid it is at first time twisting the focus ring... but i cannot buy more stuff since i already spent too much money on gears within last few months.

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Once you go "L" you'll never go back....

« on: October 04, 2012, 02:07:22 PM »

Usually when I shoot with a second shooter, I tell them exactly what I expect them to shoot and how I want them to shoot... My last wedding, amateur, good but not great photographer... He shot 7d and 5d2 and used 135L and 24-105....  It was slightly low light and 90-95% of his 5d2 shots were unusable and he had a slightly better keeper rate with the 7d...  Long story short, despite telling him exactly what I wanted, I shot similar stuff just in case, and for the most part, I ended up using only a handful of his shots and most of mine...  It was a great learning experience for him and I sat down with him afterwards and critiqued his shooting with him no bars held...  He learned quickly... the second shoot I had with him, it was an outdoors event and better lighting, but his keeper rate was much much better...  In the end, gear can be crucial, but also you much teach your second shooters, talk to them, and guide them... If they dont know why what they did was wrong or doesn't work, then they would never know and wont improve...

here i am trying to learn.  let me know as if you think that what i think is right (thanks in advance).  i am not sure what he paired his set with.  as for me i would go with:

1. 5d mark II with 135L (iso 6400, open wide)
2. 7d with 24-105mm (iso 6400, open wide).  must use flash on this one a long with -1 and 1/3-2/3 flash power)

7d pair with 70-200mm is II is perfect in low light situation.  if light situation is too low, search for spot light assist such as shooting closed to video man... kinda cheating huh (having been using this pair in low light number of time, not really having problem with it eventhough i have violated speed all the time (down to 1/50), but thanks to canon IS system...

Assuming upgrading cameras to the 5d3 is out of the question...  I would almost swap the two lenses... put the 135 on the 7d and 24-105 on the 5d2...  6400 on a 7d can get quite ugly very quickly and usable shots may not be easy to find...  I would have the 7d and 135 on as a detail camera...  tell the second shooter (assuming he's shooting the 7d) to get accent shots that would naturally be filler in your album such as but not limited to a nice close up of the mother and or father of the bride tearing up, grooms expression as the bride walks down the isle, settings, tables, silverware, food, people laughing/crying... hugs/kisses/etc... emotional stuff sells well.   then use the 5d2 and 24-105 to get overalls, groups, The main story telling camera...  details if you can...  I would use a 430 or 580 even if you use it just for AF assist as you will need it with the 5d2 in low light. 

With my 5d3, I was able to shoot around ISO 16000-20000 during the ceremony (no flash) and even on 11x14's you can barely see any noise... blew my mind.   If you do a lot of weddings, I would save up every penny possible to get the 5d3 if I were you, but with that 2 camera set-up, that's how I would run things...

ummm... i am not sure iso 6400 on 7d comes out that ugly, but i have used 6400 all the time in low light, it came out just not that bad though.  in fact, i have include some of picutures that i have shot with 6400 on my 7d here... do not make me sad since i am still loving my canon 7d even though i have 5d mark III (ordered from adorama last time)

imo, i would not put 135mm on 7d in low light due to camera shake (no is on 135).   i assume that there is no way that he can get 1/125 in low light as i never get that kinda speed in low light.

these pictures were taken with 7d and 70-200mm is II (all available light no flash.  i hate to to perform flash range calculation for crop frame in my head during shooting.)

http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php?topic=9654.msg175587#msg175587

and also some here...

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Once you go "L" you'll never go back....

« on: October 04, 2012, 11:11:03 AM »

Usually when I shoot with a second shooter, I tell them exactly what I expect them to shoot and how I want them to shoot... My last wedding, amateur, good but not great photographer... He shot 7d and 5d2 and used 135L and 24-105....  It was slightly low light and 90-95% of his 5d2 shots were unusable and he had a slightly better keeper rate with the 7d...  Long story short, despite telling him exactly what I wanted, I shot similar stuff just in case, and for the most part, I ended up using only a handful of his shots and most of mine...  It was a great learning experience for him and I sat down with him afterwards and critiqued his shooting with him no bars held...  He learned quickly... the second shoot I had with him, it was an outdoors event and better lighting, but his keeper rate was much much better...  In the end, gear can be crucial, but also you much teach your second shooters, talk to them, and guide them... If they dont know why what they did was wrong or doesn't work, then they would never know and wont improve...

here i am trying to learn.  let me know as if you think that what i think is right (thanks in advance).  i am not sure what he paired his set with.  as for me i would go with:

1. 5d mark II with 135L (iso 6400, open wide)
2. 7d with 24-105mm (iso 6400, open wide).  must use flash on this one a long with -1 and 1/3-2/3 flash power)

7d pair with 70-200mm is II is perfect in low light situation.  if light situation is too low, search for spot light assist such as shooting closed to video man... kinda cheating huh (having been using this pair in low light number of time, not really having problem with it eventhough i have violated speed all the time (down to 1/50), but thanks to canon IS system...

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Better dynamic range than my 5DIII

« on: October 03, 2012, 07:04:26 PM »

only better dynamic range on highlight but not shadow... i am too young to know about those type of camera, but talking about latitude, film can handle much more better than digital camera.  for example: tri-x - about 9 stops and plus-x - about seven stops, which means that you can pull it back within that given range... but for shadow, digital will win on this perpective... that is the reason why:

1. for film, we should expose for shadow
2. for digital, we should expose for highlight

i am still learning by myself by picking people brains, no schools or paid workshops/tutors feel free to correct me as if i am wrong.  in that case, i can learn more

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Got caught in the rain (5Dmk3, 5Dmk3, 7D boddies soaked)

« on: October 03, 2012, 03:05:08 PM »

i think the lens that you had on the 7d was either one of the following:
1. 50mm f/1.4
2. 11-16 f/2.8

50mm f/1.2 is not fully protect your camera but it does offer protection around the lens mount.  as if 70-200mm was put on your 7d,  i would guess there is no problem...

note:  after market battery grips might undo the camera seal capability...

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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon 5D3 vs. Nikon D600

« on: October 02, 2012, 08:44:46 PM »

can d600 have this kinda image quality LOL (shot with canon sd1300 out of camera jpeg).  anyways, stop comparing brand please, it is just matter of taste.  both brands are gooddddd....

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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon 5D3 vs. Nikon D600

« on: October 02, 2012, 06:29:55 PM »

I have lent the  raw files to a number of talented members at dpreview , they  have  all checked  and verified the results by them selves.

you have lent those raw files in the past... why not again?

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EOS Bodies / Re: Dynamic Range & Camera IQ

« on: September 26, 2012, 11:54:04 PM »

Can somebody please point towards a good explanation of DR and also comparisons between similar cameras (e.g. D800 and 5D M2/3) so I can understand it better and how it impacts me? Also any explanation of camera IQ would be helpful.

The difference is there, and it can be noticed in some situations. But generally speaking you will still get the shot, you might just have a little more noticeable noise / less detail at the extremes. Also, generally speaking, for landscape shots with really impressive DR / noise / detail you will be shooting and blending multiple exposures with any current body.

I have a completely different view, with the D800 I can act completely different than what I can do with my Canon cameras, which I have shown a number of times at dpreview
With Canon, you must have the camera on a tripod and take 2-3-4  exposures, with the D800 I can have the camera by hand and take one shoot and then  working with the same raw file and produce one after shadows and the other for highlight, midtone, and then  put  them together.
A certain difference  in freedom of taking photos  and with a good results because of 14 stops DR in the d800 compared to 11 stops in 5dmk2 and that not including pattern noise

i am not a pro. photographer or whatever.  i am a software/system guy.  however, i am willing to match your d800 pix that you have shown with just one shot (do not need multiple shots) using my canon 7d (do not need to use my 5d mark III), except the sharpness (you should know why).

i am the one who just recently start to learn photography (little bit more than 6 months starting from a t3,  move up to 7d and buy another 30d for learning purpose, and recently again bought another 5d mark III for low light support.  i can prove it that i am not a pro but i can match your image with just one shot)

both canon and nikon have their own pros and cons.  they are both good.  i really hate when coming to talk about technical data and apply that to favor one over another.   if i take pictures with two different cameras and you can recognize which one is nikon, which one is canon then i will BUY YOUR THOUGH.

note:  "Here is a image from my D800 which really suprised me with its ability to capture a interior along with a bright sunny outdoors".  image will show all details when taking with right exposure and white balance (thought that you should know that).

-- au revoir

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Canon 5Dc as an entry for FF? yay or nay?

« on: September 26, 2012, 09:54:15 PM »

yay...