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EOS Bodies / Re: Who uses printers?
« on: December 15, 2011, 11:17:11 AM »
I print my taxes. 
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EOS Bodies / Re: Whortwhile to go for 5D Mark II?
« on: December 15, 2011, 11:07:59 AM »
If you need a camera right now, it's a great camera and will shoot great photos. If you have a good camera and can wait, I'd wait, but 6 and 12 months ago, people were airing for the immanent release of the 5DIII.
I had a friend who sold his 5DIII in July so as not to loose out on the drop in value. He has been shooting with a 20D since then (and cussing a lot).
I had a friend who sold his 5DIII in July so as not to loose out on the drop in value. He has been shooting with a 20D since then (and cussing a lot).
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Canon General / Re: 2012 Prediction - Canon drop from #1 to ...
« on: December 11, 2011, 11:16:49 PM »
Too true on the magic wand, I go to pro soccer games in my town and just walk through the press entrance and onto the field, my 400 2.8 acting like the bounce in a night club. I wear my work ID that has a photo of me and looks vaguely like a press pass, and I've only been stopped when the team went to the finals and FIFA showed up to pull security. i still made it in after 10 minutes of talking, I had a real press pass.
Canon to Number 2? Don't care as long as they still make the best lenses.
Canon to Number 2? Don't care as long as they still make the best lenses.
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Software & Accessories / Re: Tripod Collar Support?
« on: December 07, 2011, 08:41:58 PM »
You can use that grip anyway that feels comfortable to you, but to me, that has finger grips for carrying the lens, and possibly the camera, usually upside-down. I would only use it that way while walking.
A large arca-swiss plate can certainly make the tripod collar larger and more grip able, but can be very expensive.
Have you tried a monopod? Seriously, a $15 monopod from walmart is not the best monopod on the market but will take 100% of the weight of your rig, and steady your shots.
A large arca-swiss plate can certainly make the tripod collar larger and more grip able, but can be very expensive.
Have you tried a monopod?
Seriously, a $15 monopod from walmart is not the best monopod on the market but will take 100% of the weight of your rig, and steady your shots. 485
Lenses / Re: Lens hoods and pouches now included with all non-L lenses?
« on: December 07, 2011, 12:54:08 PM »
Very interesting. It could also be something that has changed over time. A 10-22 purchased today could have been made 3 weeks ago, or 3 yeas ago, and some lenses are manufactured for 20+ years. Canon may just change it's mind at some point and change the box and contents.
I usually buy aftermarket caps and hood, then pout the originals safely away in the box for later sale.
I usually buy aftermarket caps and hood, then pout the originals safely away in the box for later sale.
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Lenses / Re: Lens hoods and pouches now included with all non-L lenses?
« on: December 07, 2011, 11:40:00 AM »
I don't think anyone has said all non-L lenses come with no hood, or the oh so useful pouch. I think that when someone gets one without it, and assumed they would be included, they get a little annoyed and post it. You got 3/4 but choosing different lenses would change that.
And of course when buying from some online/telephone/NYC back ally dealers, they will sometimes tell you these things are not included, and ask for more money to include them, even on items that Canon did include them. Or the dealer might be selling you a "white box special" which is a repair part from Canon intended to replace a lens for warrantee purposes etc.
And of course when buying from some online/telephone/NYC back ally dealers, they will sometimes tell you these things are not included, and ask for more money to include them, even on items that Canon did include them. Or the dealer might be selling you a "white box special" which is a repair part from Canon intended to replace a lens for warrantee purposes etc.
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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: 5D2 Battery Use Maximization for On/Standby vs Startup/Shutdown
« on: December 07, 2011, 12:45:17 AM »
I find that by having a 2nd battery with me, it is impossible to exhaust the first battery. 
Seriously, batteries are $60. Get a second one. In cold weather you can swap them back and forth keeping one warm against your skin.
Seriously, batteries are $60. Get a second one. In cold weather you can swap them back and forth keeping one warm against your skin.
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United States / Re: How Many MP's On A FF Equals a 35mm Canon AE1 Film Camera?
« on: December 05, 2011, 08:35:18 AM »
How many megapixels are in 35mm film? This has been debated for a long time, and there is no easy answer. I've seen estimates that said 4MP, and estimates that said 24MP, and everything in between.
Here is a great article: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_many_megapixels_would_it_take_to_equal_a_35mm_film_maximum_quality
Here is a great article: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_many_megapixels_would_it_take_to_equal_a_35mm_film_maximum_quality
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EOS Bodies / Re: A tongue-in-cheek missive to those who want a high MP 5D3 :)
« on: December 04, 2011, 12:16:46 AM »
The more pixels vs. better pixels debate will be resolved in the same way as the epic "tastes great/less filling" debate of the 1980s was resolved: Violence.
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Lenses / Re: Astrophotography telescope 'lens'?
« on: December 03, 2011, 11:32:36 PM »
Check eBay for a used telescope that does what you want. Pennies on the Dollar.
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Lenses / Re: Canon EF 8-15mm f/4.0L
« on: December 03, 2011, 11:19:31 PM »
Love Mine.
Lots of images in the Flickr group for this lens: http://www.flickr.com/groups/canon8-15mm/pool/with/6408764949/
Lots of images in the Flickr group for this lens: http://www.flickr.com/groups/canon8-15mm/pool/with/6408764949/
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United States / Re: Prime lenses you currently own or on your wishlist.
« on: December 02, 2011, 10:41:12 PM »
Own:
17mm tilt shift
24mm tilt shift II
50mm f1.8
50mm f1.4 Sigma
100mm Macro IS
300mm f4 IS
400mm f2.8 IS
Wishlist:
24mm f1.4 II
35mm f1.4
85mm f1.2
200mm f2 IS
1200mm f5.6 (a man can dream can't he)
and all the others.... Seriously, I love lenses. Someone stop me.
17mm tilt shift
24mm tilt shift II
50mm f1.8
50mm f1.4 Sigma
100mm Macro IS
300mm f4 IS
400mm f2.8 IS
Wishlist:
24mm f1.4 II
35mm f1.4
85mm f1.2
200mm f2 IS
1200mm f5.6 (a man can dream can't he)
and all the others.... Seriously, I love lenses. Someone stop me.
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EOS Bodies / Re: *UPDATE* How to Lose $2400 in 24 Seconds
« on: December 01, 2011, 09:14:36 PM »
is that him on the rich walking out of frame in the first few seconds?
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EOS Bodies / Re: *UPDATE* How to Lose $2400 in 24 Seconds
« on: December 01, 2011, 05:47:38 PM »
My renter's insurance covers me for things like this. And I always buy with AMEX which will also cover it within a certain time frame.
But yea, water, especially large bodies love cameras. A friend of mine set his D700 up on a tripod to shoot a model on the other side of the pool. When he went over to the model, and was adjusting her outfit, out of the corner of his eye, he watched one leg of the tripod compress, and the D700 took a swan dive into the pool. With a 24-70 f2.8..., and an SB-800.
But yea, water, especially large bodies love cameras. A friend of mine set his D700 up on a tripod to shoot a model on the other side of the pool. When he went over to the model, and was adjusting her outfit, out of the corner of his eye, he watched one leg of the tripod compress, and the D700 took a swan dive into the pool. With a 24-70 f2.8..., and an SB-800.
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United States / Re: Prime for 7D?
« on: November 30, 2011, 09:20:51 AM »
The 28 1.8 is a great little lens and makes for a nice "normal" lens on a 1.6 crop. And it's FF so it can stay with you if/when you move to FF. I would take it over the Sigma 30mm all day long because of that.
For wider than that, you really are stuck with a zoom unless you want to spend $$$$. There are lots of great choices, but I'd recommend the Sigma 8-16mm. If you like wide, you will love crazy wide. Also the Sigma 12-24 II as it's very wide and FF.
For wider than that, you really are stuck with a zoom unless you want to spend $$$$. There are lots of great choices, but I'd recommend the Sigma 8-16mm. If you like wide, you will love crazy wide. Also the Sigma 12-24 II as it's very wide and FF.