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Lenses / Re: Best filter
« on: March 13, 2013, 06:59:42 PM »
B+W or Heliopan. I own all B+W mrc. They are made from Schott glass by Schneider.
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Canon General / Re: Which eye do you shoot with?
« on: March 13, 2013, 06:51:38 PM »
Left eye. My dominant eye.
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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Film EOS Body
« on: March 13, 2013, 09:10:24 AM »
+1Elan7
Adorama has one for $70 in E+ condition
Adorama has one for $70 in E+ condition
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Canon General / Re: Why did you choose Canon?
« on: March 13, 2013, 06:25:04 AM »I was shooting a Contax 139 Quartz some 30 years ago.
The Contax 139 Quartz was a great camera. So were the RTS and 137. Too bad Contax/Yashica bit the dust. The Zeiss glass was incredible.
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Canon General / Re: Why did you choose Canon?
« on: March 13, 2013, 03:50:27 AM »
My first camera in 1974 was a Canon F1. I wanted a Nikon F2, but the cost was considerably more. I shot the F1 for several years until they changed the FD mount to plastic. I did not like the change and when I had a chance to buy a used Nikon F2as I did and sold my Canon gear. Big mistake. I never liked shooting the Nikon as much as the F1.
When I got married, I needed money and sold the F2as. I did not feel bad about this as I never liked the Nikon.
Fast forward to early 2000s. I decided to get back into photography and purchased a Canon Elan7. I loved this camera and bought it with the 85mm f/1.8 as a standard lens. Shortly thereafter, I wanted something wider and bought the 28mm f/1.8. Around 2005, the digital bug bit and I chose the 5DC as I wanted full frame. Since then I have acquired the 24-70 f/2.8L, the 70-200 f/2.8L, the 50mm f/1.8 ii and the 135mm f/2L. Last March I bought the 5D3 and am in total camera bliss. Almost as good as having my original F1.
I cheated on Canon, went to Nikon, learned my lesson and found my way home.
When I got married, I needed money and sold the F2as. I did not feel bad about this as I never liked the Nikon.
Fast forward to early 2000s. I decided to get back into photography and purchased a Canon Elan7. I loved this camera and bought it with the 85mm f/1.8 as a standard lens. Shortly thereafter, I wanted something wider and bought the 28mm f/1.8. Around 2005, the digital bug bit and I chose the 5DC as I wanted full frame. Since then I have acquired the 24-70 f/2.8L, the 70-200 f/2.8L, the 50mm f/1.8 ii and the 135mm f/2L. Last March I bought the 5D3 and am in total camera bliss. Almost as good as having my original F1.
I cheated on Canon, went to Nikon, learned my lesson and found my way home.
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Portrait / Re: Bikini girl in my studio with my first scenic bacground
« on: March 10, 2013, 04:08:12 PM »
I think you are looking at the wrong curves.
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Speedlites, Printers, Accessories / Re: Ring Lights
« on: March 08, 2013, 07:41:12 PM »
I think fing lights for portraits are creepy! Unless you are going for a vampire effect. Wait a minute, can you photograph a vampire...
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PowerShot / Re: For DH, need recommendations
« on: March 08, 2013, 08:38:52 AM »
Take a look at the Canon G12. $349 at Adorama and it shoots video. 28 - 135mm lens equivalent, shoots raw. You can also add a polarizer if you get the filter adapter.
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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: CF Cards - Where do you buy yours?
« on: March 08, 2013, 08:32:36 AM »
Adorama
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Software & Accessories / Re: Recommendations needed for Compact Flash cards for 5D Mk III
« on: March 07, 2013, 06:27:41 PM »
I have been using Lexar 16gb 1000x for almost a year. No problems whatsoever. I also have the usb 3.0 card reader. Very fast and it reads both CF and SD cards.
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Lenses / Re: your goto everyday lens and why?
« on: March 04, 2013, 02:04:52 AM »
If I can only carry one lens it's the 24-70 f2.8L.
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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Amazon vs B&H for purchase?
« on: March 03, 2013, 10:14:23 PM »
Where you live may matter. B&H only collects sales taxes if you live in NY. Amazon collects for several states.
B&H or Adorama. B&H no sales tax outside of NY, Adorama, no sales tax outside of NY or NJ.
B&H or Adorama. B&H no sales tax outside of NY, Adorama, no sales tax outside of NY or NJ.
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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Made the Jump
« on: March 02, 2013, 04:23:40 AM »After a few weeks, you will feel that maybe you should have gone for the 1D X, and then it will grow each day
Really, come on, really. The 5D3 is a fantastic camera and the cost savings allow for the purchase of more great lenses. Invest in glass, not bodies when the form factor is equal. Aren't you being a little pretentious Mt Spokane?
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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Made the Jump
« on: March 02, 2013, 04:18:57 AM »
I am confused as to what the jump is other that economically. For the crop users that claim the loss of the reach - boo hoo. For the increase in image quality it is a no brainer. For the increased wide angle imaginging, you scored. You can now buy an inexpensive 28mm f/1.8 and actually have wide angle images. It is not a jump, it is a step forward into the world of better photography that may not be necessarily more expensive. Sorry ally of the crop afficionaidos, this is reality. Now go shoot and enjoy the quality of you decision.
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Lenses / Re: Best Value "Normal" Lens for 6d?
« on: February 27, 2013, 06:44:15 PM »
I would go with the 50mm f/1.8 II. It can be had for $125 brand new and it is very sharp. You can use the money you save to get a great circlar polarizer (I recommend B+W). It is also a great lens if you want to merge photos for panoramic shots.