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EOS Bodies / Re: Patent: Canon Foveon Sensor

« on: May 22, 2013, 11:06:41 PM »

Years ago introduced technology on a one off basis.  For example eye control went no where,

Eye Control was on the A2E (5), 50e, 30e and 30v, and the 3, and one of the APS EOS cameras (as in APS film)   It was sold on cameras between 1992-2007 (the latest the EOS 3 was listed as a current model by canon, the most recent new model to feature ECF was the 30v, launched in 2004) so it was far from a one off basis.

Widely revered, widely derided.  It's hard to think of a more devisive feature amongst Canon users of a certain generation.  I loved it and wish they would bring it back.  It had an off switch.  I never use spot average flash metering, but I don't get upset by cameras having it.

Point was not to deride eye control, but to point out that starts with technology which it tests in the marketplace.  They seem to stopped that process in the last 5 yrs and I wonder if they will make intrude the foreon sensor too early?

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Idea for Canon

« on: May 22, 2013, 10:56:47 PM »

As the card gets full, the camera would make noise like film rewinding. 

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Software & Accessories / Re: Screen protector question

« on: May 22, 2013, 10:52:38 PM »

When my cameras are cleaned by canon they replace they protective skin on the LCD screen.  Though I get small scratches and Face oil on the screen, when I get them back from canon the LCD looks new

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Software & Accessories / Re: Adobe Creative Cloud - Adobe Owns you!

« on: May 22, 2013, 10:42:58 PM »

WTF? my posts were deleted AGAIN!

There was nothing wrong with the second lot (there was no reference to fascists or nazis)

oh except I wasn't gushing over how I love the new Adobe subscription model
please this level of sensorship is retarded cant he mod that removed my posts
please PM me with a reasonable reason why?

seriously is Adobe paying CR to crush the negative feedback or what?
 

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Software & Accessories / Re: Adobe Creative Cloud - Adobe Owns you!

« on: May 22, 2013, 10:39:15 PM »

WTF? my posts were deleted AGAIN!

There was nothing wrong with the second lot (there was no reference to fascists or nazis)

oh except I wasn't gushing over how I love the new Adobe subscription model
please this level of sensorship is retarded cant he mod that removed my posts
please PM me with a reasonable reason why?

seriously is Adobe paying CR to crush the negative feedback or what?
 

I had a pair of posts deleted without feedback from the moderator.  Though references to my posts were kept.  I wish I had feedback on why they were deleted

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Lenses / Re: When is the New 100-400 Coming?

« on: May 22, 2013, 10:33:22 PM »

I'm really surprised by the 4 to 1 out selling of the 70-300.  The 70-300 is vastly superior to the 100-400 from 70-300mm.  While no, it's not a great birding lens, it's extra 2 stops of IS and extra IQ are above and beyond the 100-400.  As far as the method by which it zooms, is a complete non-issue.

I am surprised too.
The 300mm on crop 1.6 (for example 7D) is still 480mm. That is more than 300 or 400mm on FF.
Of course light conditions must be good - so there is a little limitation

I'm not so surprised considering most people probably use the 100-400 on a crop, that gives you 640 mm equivalent Add to this the fact the 100-400 is still the best way to get to 400 mm with IS on a budget, and that it 'collapses' to a very reasonable size as mentioned earlier, still make this lens a winner.

If the IS was equal, and the IQ was equal, I'd agree.  But the IS is 2 stops better, which I personally find incredibly important on something as long as 300-400mm.  Yes, it's 400mm, but it's not that much longer than 300mm, and it is considerbly larger and heavier than the 70-300.

Then again, the vast majority of people buying camera gear are quite ignorant of what they're buying, so perhaps it shouldn't surprise me that much that people buy the longest thing they could afford.

Not surprised - the 100-400 is the must have lens for many amateurs.  Even though 70-300 has better IQ and is significantly, the extra 100mm is all that matters

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Software & Accessories / Re: Adobe Creative Cloud - Adobe Owns you!

« on: May 22, 2013, 07:01:17 PM »

I would like to see adobe charge differently for those of us who have purchased PS CSx versus those who have not purchased the s/w.   

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Lenses / Re: Do you wish your 70-200L were black?

« on: May 22, 2013, 05:10:29 PM »

I started with Nikon and when I switched to Canon I missed the black lens.  White lens show wear faster - plus stand out too easily.  If I had a choice, I would pick black over white

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EOS Bodies / Re: Patent: Canon Foveon Sensor

« on: May 22, 2013, 05:02:31 PM »

Interesting .. wonder how Canon plans to incorporate this into their product line.

Will they start at the top or place it in a middle level camera?

Years ago introduced technology on a one off basis.  For example eye control went no where, DO has stalled but may eventually go somewhere.  Recently Canon seems to have upped their game regarding quality.  Wonder how they will position a Foveon - type sensor.

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EOS-M / Re: EOS M Announcement in the Summer? [CR2]

« on: May 16, 2013, 05:23:57 PM »

to be successful, need good (if not great AF) and an adaptor (already have this, but needs to continue to work) for EOS EF and EF-S lenses.

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Lenses / Re: When is the New 100-400 Coming?

« on: May 16, 2013, 05:20:50 PM »

If they wait for sales on the 200-400 it could be 6 months before the initial rush is over. 

May use the demand to determine price - if there is resistant to the 200-400 they may price the 100-400 higher since they will think everyone is waiting for a lower priced alternative.  If 200-400 sales are strong, then they go with a lower price since they have already milked the market.

Wait and wait and wait and eventually see - maybe

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Lenses / Re: Who has pre-ordered or will order 200-400

« on: May 16, 2013, 02:14:41 AM »

None of the options apply to me so I cannot vote ... I'm saving for the 600mm f/4 II. Based on my usage, I don't see where this lens fits my requirements.

see no use for it .. I listed examples of other lens that may be of interest to you.

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Lenses / Re: Who has pre-ordered or will order 200-400

« on: May 16, 2013, 02:13:08 AM »

Where's the option "i want one but by doing so my wife would kill me, hire a hit man, or divorce me" option?

just added it

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Lenses / Re: Who has pre-ordered or will order 200-400

« on: May 16, 2013, 02:11:56 AM »

I had the chance to play a little with the lens.

I don´t want a build in TC and I don´t want such a heavy lens for travelling. I am happy with my big white telephotos.

A EF 100-400 L IS replacement for travelling is what I want and what I need.

Nice if Canon would make a 100-400 fixed 4.5 without built in for around $6,000.

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Lenses / Re: Who has pre-ordered or will order 200-400

« on: May 16, 2013, 02:09:21 AM »

Too expensive, too heavy, too short. But then I am not a pro so its just an amateur's opinion.

Still, the 500mm f/4 IS II is very tempting even for an amateur...     

Me, too.  Amateurs "want" and "lust", pros justify with ROI.  More fun to be an amateur I can buy want I can afford without justifying that it makes business sense.