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Lenses / Re: New Tilt-Shifts in 2013? [CR1]

« on: July 30, 2012, 06:15:51 AM »

Two remarks here:
- 24-70 II start shipping on September-October (at least, current statement says so)
- the sharpest Canon lens is 100L and I doubt TS-E 90 can beat that

and guys, as I'm looking for a new lens, can you please shortly describe (with photos as well) what you need TS lenses for? I can afford any of them, but I'm worried if I will ever use one...

kirillica - sharpness is not ultimately that important of a factor when determining the "best" qualities of a lens. The 100L might be one of the sharpest Canon lenses, but so what? What about other functionality? Like contrast, color, focus speed, durability, CA, vignette, bokeh, aperture, IS? I can promise you THIS though, the 100L certainly cannot tilt, or shift .

If you don't know what you'd use this lens for, then I assure you, you don't need one.

I used mine for some product shots, but also mainly used it for unique perspectives and portraits. But traded it (the 90mm version) for the 45mm version so I could use it for more things like group shots and environmental portraits. But I still love the unique charm of the 90mm. And I'll get it again next year.

trust me, 100L is excellent in case of focus, colors, CA, vignette and so on. and it's AF too

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Lenses / Re: New Tilt-Shifts in 2013? [CR1]

« on: July 30, 2012, 03:37:35 AM »

Two remarks here:
- 24-70 II start shipping on September-October (at least, current statement says so)
- the sharpest Canon lens is 100L and I doubt TS-E 90 can beat that

and guys, as I'm looking for a new lens, can you please shortly describe (with photos as well) what you need TS lenses for? I can afford any of them, but I'm worried if I will ever use one...

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Lenses / Re: New Canon 50mm Coming? [CR1]

« on: July 17, 2012, 09:31:09 AM »

$849 for a new version of a pretty good existing lens? Sure this one should be a long way better than ver. 1. But what they can improve? In mine 1.4 CA is quite good (OK, not perfect, but eliminated with one click in PP), sharpness - too, USM is quite accurate and fast enough. Well, build quality is so-so, but for 500$ more? Thank you, but... thank you!

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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon's Next Full Frame Camera [CR2]

« on: July 16, 2012, 08:32:10 AM »

Canon tries to push people switch from 5Dm2 to this entry level OR to 5Dm3, because anyways this one should be better?

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EOS Bodies / Re: 1dx a compromise?

« on: July 10, 2012, 03:07:15 AM »

Nice post-processing, dude! 

It's not me, it's the light 

and no pp at all? ) well, maybe, because moire is quite bad in the edges

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Canon General / Re: Help me choose a camera & lens combination for beauty/fashion headshots

« on: July 10, 2012, 02:44:37 AM »

Oh, I thought you were getting paid by someone else to take the photos. The T2i gives outstanding results in good light. All of the professional models on my website were shot with the T2i and kit lenses (18-55 and 55-250). If you want to see sample, please visit http://www.debbiemoorephoto.com I have just upgraded to the 5D3 as I am now shooting alot of weddings and needed the low light capability.

To be honest, these photos are "so-so" (mostly flat & dull). And post-processing is not impressing at all.
I had 550D and thought it's an amazing camera. Before I 've started shooting with 5Dm2 and primes

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EOS Bodies / Re: 1dx a compromise?

« on: July 09, 2012, 09:59:15 AM »

It's a pathetic, useless compromise.  Fortunately, I'm willing to step up and take one for the team. 

Don't do it! A good photo can be made only with Nikon!  Do you believe the shot below could have been taken with a Canon? No way! 

Nice post-processing, dude! 

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Canon General / Re: Help me choose a camera & lens combination for beauty/fashion headshots

« on: July 09, 2012, 09:57:55 AM »

For those seeing no difference between crop and ff:
- difference exists, and it's huge: in DoF and DR/IQ.

If you want to start shooting fashion, you must have gear according to the fashion level you want to shot. If it's some school stuff, then it's Kiss camera. Going to pro means going to (at least) FF.

I would suggest kiss+85mm as starter level and 5dm2 or 3 + 100mm IS/70-200 f4 is as semi-pro/pro.

Nobody said there is "no difference between crop and FF". The question was advice on a logical step up from a p&s on a budget. Sure for super quality on a full pro level the sky is the limit. For a person making their first step in the DSLR word, the t2i is a very good option.

BTW, that's what I'm talking about: amateur photographer for amateur fashion shots - rebel is the choice.

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Canon General / Re: Help me choose a camera & lens combination for beauty/fashion headshots

« on: July 09, 2012, 05:33:44 AM »

For those seeing no difference between crop and ff:
- difference exists, and it's huge: in DoF and DR/IQ.

If you want to start shooting fashion, you must have gear according to the fashion level you want to shot. If it's some school stuff, then it's Kiss camera. Going to pro means going to (at least) FF.

I would suggest kiss+85mm as starter level and 5dm2 or 3 + 100mm IS/70-200 f4 is as semi-pro/pro.