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EOS Bodies / Re: 1DX registered focus point removal
« on: September 21, 2012, 12:49:06 PM »
No problem.., the blinking was annoying the heck out of me!!
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EOS Bodies / Re: 1DX registered focus point removal
« on: September 21, 2012, 12:16:50 PM »
Sure, to register the AF point; press the AF Point Selection button and ISO button simulatenously.
To un-register the AF point, press the AF point Selection Button and the +/- exposure compensation button (which is next to the ISO button) simultaneously.
To un-register the AF point, press the AF point Selection Button and the +/- exposure compensation button (which is next to the ISO button) simultaneously.
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Sports / Re: Surf Photography
« on: September 21, 2012, 11:39:50 AM »
Cool shots, I like the 3rd one the best!
What housing and lens were you using?
I hope you're not going to put the 1DX in a housing, I would be too worried that it would leak.
What housing and lens were you using?
I hope you're not going to put the 1DX in a housing, I would be too worried that it would leak.
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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Shooting both in front and behind yourself?
« on: September 20, 2012, 06:42:55 PM »
I usually just wear one on these on my chest, and the other one on the back of my helmet, and then I can view the events on my LCD wrist cam or iphone. 
http://gopro.com/hd-hero-accessories/lcd-bacpac/#videoTabArea
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/VSwa0P-Kpp4" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
http://gopro.com/hd-hero-accessories/lcd-bacpac/#videoTabArea
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/VSwa0P-Kpp4" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Question of Laziness 1DX related.
« on: September 20, 2012, 11:52:47 AM »Richard Lane is the "other" 1DX manualThanks Bud!
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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Question of Laziness 1DX related.
« on: September 20, 2012, 11:51:05 AM »Awesome, thanks so much.
You're Welcome!
I just shot the "Right Coast Cup" Surfing Competition in Long Beach NY, using the 1DX, 500mm II with and without the 1.4XIII. I'll post some shots in the Sports Section when I get I get a chance.
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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Question of Laziness 1DX related.
« on: September 20, 2012, 11:01:14 AM »
Menu C.Fn5 Operation. Go into Custom Controls Menu and under the first choice change shutter button half-press Metering and AF start, to Metering start, which is the middle choice.
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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Best 5dIII (or 1DX) focus config for catwalk fashion?
« on: September 20, 2012, 08:40:44 AM »
For a proper runway shot, it's important to shoot the model while she has both feet on the ground (that's the opposite for action/sports shots) so higher FPS will give you a better a chance at that objective. There's also a lot of other good pointers in the link below, so take a look:
http://jpgmag.com/stories/16419/
You may also want to check out these threads regarding the problem with Spot Af in low light with AI Servo. Canon does not recommend Spot AF for moving subjects, nor do they recommend Spot AF in low light, and apparently for very good reason, since it doesn't perform too well in those situations.
AI Servo also has a hard time with low contrast subjects, so if you can focus on the eye, that's always the best spot to focus, but if the AF is not locking on the eye, then choose a higher contrast point as I mentioned above.
Here's some more tips regarding your AF configuration:
http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php?topic=8949.msg161683#msg161683
http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php?topic=7820.0
http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php?topic=8629.0
Good Luck and have great time!
Rich
http://jpgmag.com/stories/16419/
You may also want to check out these threads regarding the problem with Spot Af in low light with AI Servo. Canon does not recommend Spot AF for moving subjects, nor do they recommend Spot AF in low light, and apparently for very good reason, since it doesn't perform too well in those situations.
AI Servo also has a hard time with low contrast subjects, so if you can focus on the eye, that's always the best spot to focus, but if the AF is not locking on the eye, then choose a higher contrast point as I mentioned above.
Here's some more tips regarding your AF configuration:
http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php?topic=8949.msg161683#msg161683
http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php?topic=7820.0
http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php?topic=8629.0
Good Luck and have great time!
Rich
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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Canon U.S.A Inc. Announces moving of Corporate Headquarters
« on: September 17, 2012, 08:35:27 PM »Company will complete a move by the end of the year to the nearby town of Lake Failure
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., September 17, 2012 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced that it would be moving it's corporate headquarters from Lake Success to the nearby town of Lake Failure. The move, being considered for several years under Canon's FF-6D initiative, is an effort to reduce overall operating costs for their U.S.A. division.
Lake Failure is a surprising choice for Canon as they had also considered a move to the town of Lake Nokin which many believe offers more benifits and amenities at a lower cost. One executive at Canon stated that "we know this choice is not going to make our employees very excited - but we feel that they don't really need all of the amenities in Nokin. We have a lot more experience making these types of decisions. Our employees will eventually realize that this move is the best thing for them at this time."
Family oriented employeess of Canon will be disappointed to hear that Lake Failure has 11 activity-fun (AF) parks while Nokin offers 39, 11 of which have cross park trails - Failure only offers one. Getting to these parks will also take longer as Failure's roads have lower speed capabilities than Nokin's. Canon employeess will also have to switch their toll fare provider as Failure does not support the more popular Car Fast (CF) system. One anonymous employee stated "I have been using the CF system for 10 years, now I have to put the Simple Dash (SD) system in all of my cars. Will I be reimbursed for this cost - certainly not!"
Lake Failure does provide Canon with Wi-Fi access throughout the town but many residents complain that the speed of the system makes it irrelevent for most tasks. Ken Blockwell, a long-time resident of Nokin says that he understands why Canon employees would be upset. "Nokin has always been a better place to live. And believe me I know, because I know everything."
The move is slated to be complete by December 2012 but Canon has acknowledged that it will review it's decision 12-18 months from now.
Dude, That was very clever, very insightful, and very true!
You just left the part out about the beautiful 100% unobstructed view over-looking Lake Nokin, as compared to the light pole in the parking lot, blocking 3% of Lake Failures view!
Rich
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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Best 5dIII (or 1DX) focus config for catwalk fashion?
« on: September 17, 2012, 02:26:31 PM »
Hi Trevor,
Let me first mention that I've never shot a fashion show before, heck I don't even think I've been to a fashion show before, but I have seen them on TV.
I do shoot a lot sports and action though! I have a 7D, MKIV and 1DX and mostly shoot in AI Servo over 90% of the time.
Lets go over a few points first. AI Servo works well in low light but it suffers in very low light with low contrast targets, so hopefully Canon will make sure that the show will be lit up adequately, so as not to embarrass all of their Canon Shooters there. If AI Servo fails then I would switch to One Shot and just keep re-locking focus on your target prior to each shutter press, however you could still use high FPS though.
Ideally, Zone and Automatic focus should work, however Canon doesn't live in an ideal world. Therefore, I would recommend not letting the Camera select the AF points for you. I would recommend to manually select Single point focus with either 4 expansion points or 8 surrounding points. Also, do not use spot AF. You should aim your AF point array for a contrasting point on the model, like a hairline, neckline, or contrasting clothing. You should move your AF points around for composition which allows the model room to walk into the frame. So, if the model is walking from right to left than start your AF point at the 1/3 point from the right side of the frame and move your AF points around as you see fit. I would also register an AF point that corresponds to portrait (vertical) framing as you'll frequently be shooting in vertical, especially when the model poses at the end of the runway. I'm not a big fan of face detection either, because personally I wouldn't trust it. If you do experiment with zone AF, then make sure you select the smallest zone AF choice. I would never use 61 pt. detection in such a busy and cluttered setting.
I think case 3 will be too aggressive and twitchy for this fashion show. After-all, it is designed for a subject that quickly enters the frame, per Canon's example, " An Alpine Skier bursting over a hill and suddenly appearing in your viewfinder or at the end of a bike race when you want to quickly switch from one cyclist to the other. Hardly sounds like a model walking down the runway. The tracking sensitivity and Accel/decel is also too high in case 3 and if one model crosses in front of the other than your focus point will jump to the new model that you're not tracking.
I would go with either case 1 or case 2. Case 2 will ignore obstructions slightly longer than case 1, since case 2 is less sensitive. Also note that tracking sensitivity doesn't mean that it will take any longer to acquire a new target. All you have to do is release your finger from the AF button and re-lock on your new subject and case 1 and case 2 will focus just as quickly.
The 24-70 and 70-200 should work well, unless you have faster primes. You may also want to bring a flash if you have one. I also agree with your default 1st and 2nd image priorities.
You should also use Manual WB. I would shoot in manual mode for this and set your SS and aperture and use Auto ISO, just check your histogram to see that your exposures are adequate, if not select a wider aperture or adjust accordingly. I would also try to achieve a SS of at least 1/500 if possible, or you'll start introducing motion blur.
Good Luck,
Rich
Let me first mention that I've never shot a fashion show before, heck I don't even think I've been to a fashion show before, but I have seen them on TV.
I do shoot a lot sports and action though! I have a 7D, MKIV and 1DX and mostly shoot in AI Servo over 90% of the time.
Lets go over a few points first. AI Servo works well in low light but it suffers in very low light with low contrast targets, so hopefully Canon will make sure that the show will be lit up adequately, so as not to embarrass all of their Canon Shooters there. If AI Servo fails then I would switch to One Shot and just keep re-locking focus on your target prior to each shutter press, however you could still use high FPS though.
Ideally, Zone and Automatic focus should work, however Canon doesn't live in an ideal world. Therefore, I would recommend not letting the Camera select the AF points for you. I would recommend to manually select Single point focus with either 4 expansion points or 8 surrounding points. Also, do not use spot AF. You should aim your AF point array for a contrasting point on the model, like a hairline, neckline, or contrasting clothing. You should move your AF points around for composition which allows the model room to walk into the frame. So, if the model is walking from right to left than start your AF point at the 1/3 point from the right side of the frame and move your AF points around as you see fit. I would also register an AF point that corresponds to portrait (vertical) framing as you'll frequently be shooting in vertical, especially when the model poses at the end of the runway. I'm not a big fan of face detection either, because personally I wouldn't trust it. If you do experiment with zone AF, then make sure you select the smallest zone AF choice. I would never use 61 pt. detection in such a busy and cluttered setting.
I think case 3 will be too aggressive and twitchy for this fashion show. After-all, it is designed for a subject that quickly enters the frame, per Canon's example, " An Alpine Skier bursting over a hill and suddenly appearing in your viewfinder or at the end of a bike race when you want to quickly switch from one cyclist to the other. Hardly sounds like a model walking down the runway.
The tracking sensitivity and Accel/decel is also too high in case 3 and if one model crosses in front of the other than your focus point will jump to the new model that you're not tracking. I would go with either case 1 or case 2. Case 2 will ignore obstructions slightly longer than case 1, since case 2 is less sensitive. Also note that tracking sensitivity doesn't mean that it will take any longer to acquire a new target. All you have to do is release your finger from the AF button and re-lock on your new subject and case 1 and case 2 will focus just as quickly.
The 24-70 and 70-200 should work well, unless you have faster primes. You may also want to bring a flash if you have one. I also agree with your default 1st and 2nd image priorities.
You should also use Manual WB. I would shoot in manual mode for this and set your SS and aperture and use Auto ISO, just check your histogram to see that your exposures are adequate, if not select a wider aperture or adjust accordingly. I would also try to achieve a SS of at least 1/500 if possible, or you'll start introducing motion blur.
Good Luck,
Rich
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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: 1DX Focusing Issues... Please share your experiences...
« on: September 13, 2012, 08:36:06 PM »
Hopefully the 24-70 II will be better as well...
This is my first Full Frame camera and I am kind of regretting it. Basically a cropped sensor has the best part of the sensor. The other 30% is the vignetting and distortion that nobody needs.
I see what you mean her face looks soft, but it looks like her left foot is in focus. So, perhaps it's just a focal plane, AFMA issue. I don't think you made a mistake at all switching to full frame. It's not that the crop sensor uses the best part of the sensor, it's actually that the crop sensor doesn't use the worst part of the lens. So, you didn't give up anything by switching to FF, however, you are just more aware of the limitations of your lens now. I'm pretty sure that once you AFMA your old lens or get the new lens, then your problem should go away. I also wanted to reassure you that the 1DX is a much better camera than the MKIV and once you get the new 24-70mm II, I think you will be thrilled.
Rich
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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: 1DX Focusing Issues... Please share your experiences...
« on: September 13, 2012, 02:02:35 PM »I've been using the 1D X for a month and a half now... My last was 1D IV.Definitely try AFMA first!
The cropped sensor, being smaller, might be sharper all around. I don't know. I am also seeing more distortion, vignetting and blur on the edges. Something i never got on a 1.3 crop sensor...
I am getting the 24-70 F2.8L II tomorrow from Adorama.
I also have the 24-70mm f/2.8L, 7D, MKIV and 1DX and yes the 24-70mm looks better on the 7D and MKIV since the crop factor will cut out the softness and Vignetting at the edges. Since your focus is sharp in the center, it's probably just that the FF snesor is exposing the flaws of the 24-70mm, coupled with a poor AFMA mismatch. So, congrats on the new version II lens, which has been reported to be sharper than version I.
As far as the AF is concerned. The 1DX is the fastest and best AF camera that I have ever used. The 1DX, like most cameras will struggle a bit in low light, low contrast situations. So, lets take a look at your settings. I never let the camera choose the AF point automatically. So, I use single point for stationary subjects and single point with either 4 or 8 surrounding points for AI Servo tracking, and then I adjust the various cases depending on the target. The only time that I would use one of the smaller Zone AF settings would be for a bird in flight or Aircraft with a clear uncluttered sky.
However, the camera should be bang on with single point and One Shot for stationary subjects.
Rich
Edited: You should also update your firmware to 1.0.6 (if you haven't already) so that if you do need AFMA then the settings will be retained properly.
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Technical Support / Re: 24-105 / 7D slow burst rate
« on: September 13, 2012, 08:42:45 AM »
The decreased frame rate has nothing to do with the new 2.0 firmware update. The 7D has behaved this way since its introduction.
As Neuro has pointed out, the 7D will decrease its frame rate in half, in low light in order to aid in metering. It will do this in AV, TV and Manual mode. In AV and TV if you lock exposure with AE Lock it will maintain 8fps. For some strange reason, in manual mode and auto ISO or fixed ISO, which technically it is locking exposure, the 7D will still cut its frame rate in half in low light.
There are 3 workarounds to maintain 8fps:
1) using AE* lock in AV and TV
2) using live view
3) pressing the DOF preview button simultaneously while shooting in manual
Unfortunately, none of these techniques are too practical or beneficial, because generally if the light is so low that the frame rate is cut in half, then your exposures will probably be too dark anyway. However, I have experienced this frame rate drop at dusk while shooting a bird in flight, flying low over the water of a dark lake, and occasionally with night sports in poorly lit portions of the filed, like the end zone.
This was one of the main reasons that I upgraded to the MKIV, as I wasn't sure if the 7D was intentionally crippled by Canon.
So Adam, it's not your lens, however slower lenses in low light will accentuate the problem.
Rich
As Neuro has pointed out, the 7D will decrease its frame rate in half, in low light in order to aid in metering. It will do this in AV, TV and Manual mode. In AV and TV if you lock exposure with AE Lock it will maintain 8fps. For some strange reason, in manual mode and auto ISO or fixed ISO, which technically it is locking exposure, the 7D will still cut its frame rate in half in low light.
There are 3 workarounds to maintain 8fps:
1) using AE* lock in AV and TV
2) using live view
3) pressing the DOF preview button simultaneously while shooting in manual
Unfortunately, none of these techniques are too practical or beneficial, because generally if the light is so low that the frame rate is cut in half, then your exposures will probably be too dark anyway. However, I have experienced this frame rate drop at dusk while shooting a bird in flight, flying low over the water of a dark lake, and occasionally with night sports in poorly lit portions of the filed, like the end zone.
This was one of the main reasons that I upgraded to the MKIV, as I wasn't sure if the 7D was intentionally crippled by Canon.
So Adam, it's not your lens, however slower lenses in low light will accentuate the problem.
Rich
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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: 1DX Owners: Read This Warning!
« on: September 06, 2012, 11:30:11 AM »it is the same with the Func.- Button on the 1Ds3 but it is more hidden between the other Buttons.Thanks for that additonal info, and the button on the MKIV is also further in and recessed as well.
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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: 1DX Owners: Read This Warning!
« on: September 06, 2012, 11:28:03 AM »Many thanks for the warning. Currently I am shooting RAW+JPEG. I don't know, if this protects me a bit. I never considered such a quick format change would be possible.No, that won't protect you either, because as dmills has pointed out, as you keep turning the main dial, the camera will cycle through the image choices and sizes.
But if you change to the main LCD display option, then you should be protected from the accidental change.