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EOS Bodies / Re: Am I the only person who isn't interested in a 5d mkIII?

« on: September 28, 2011, 11:59:08 AM »

"It's so frustrating seeing everyone praying for their new 5d/7d/60d/ti etc!. "  Seriously, why worry about this. 
A. Canon is not producing cameras in response to the yearnings of the people here.
B. More people want a 5d/7d/60d/ti than a an EOS 1 whatever because it's just a much bigger market.

Oh and the update for your camera is already here, and you are not interested.  So... why be so frustrated?

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Canon General / Re: 5D mark II versus 7D spot focus

« on: September 27, 2011, 04:29:42 PM »

Have both.  7D AF is better and faster. It's a sports oriented camera to me anyway. 

And as other's have stated, crop factor has nothing to do with AF sensor size/sensitivity.  I don't know if the actual sensors in the camera are bigger smaller, etc.  but the size of the sensor would not effect the AF system.

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Lenses / Re: 3D EF lens

« on: September 26, 2011, 02:24:34 PM »

I need 3D video like a duck needs a hammer.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Price point of a 5Dmk2 replacement

« on: September 26, 2011, 12:36:48 PM »

$2500 was a huge chunk of money for me when I bought my 5DII, paying any more would be difficult.  That said, my guess for the price is $3200, body only.

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Street & City / Re: 9/11 Memorial in New York City

« on: September 25, 2011, 11:22:25 PM »

About 100 days before the opening:

And a video I did of soem of the construction:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZGBhoxEN94&feature=related
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United States / Re: Upgrading lenses

« on: September 20, 2011, 11:28:13 PM »

I shoot HS football and Pro soccer at night, and love my 7D and 70-200 f2.8 IS.  We have a few club members who shoot with f4 and 5.6 and it's alot harder.  One guy has a 70-200 f4 IS.  He tried this on an Xti and had very little luck, but has upgraded to a 60D and it works much better.  Anothe rjust bumped from kit 18-135 f5.6 to Sigma 70-200 f2.8 and loves the difference, also on a 60D

Essenially get the best gear you can afford or beg borrow and steal (or rent) it.   

I generally shoot +1/3 ISO 3200, Tv at 1/200, and end up at f2.8-4. Oh and i have a 580EX II set to M 1/64 for just a little fill.

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Canon General / Re: Pro grade AF (not 7D like)

« on: September 20, 2011, 09:54:34 AM »

I took  "Pro Grade Autofocus (Not 7D Like)." as indication this was nonsense, or more likely someones dreams more than a real spec sheet.

My 7D has pretty amazing autofocus, and seems to vast outperform my friends shooting 60Ds when we shoot sports.

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Canon General / Re: 70-200 2.8L IS 11 or 70-300 4-5.6L IS?

« on: September 19, 2011, 05:32:15 PM »

Both are great lenses, but in terms of speed/low light, the 70-200 IS II is the clear winner.

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Lens Gallery / Re: Sigma 50mm f/1.4

« on: September 16, 2011, 04:06:34 PM »

Here is a video shot with the 5DII and a Sigma 50mm f1.4:

http://youtu.be/ExB1R23yER4
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Lenses / Re: 1.7x extender - just me, or would this be a great product?

« on: September 15, 2011, 02:52:27 PM »

I was talking to a photgrapher once who told me he had a 28-70 Lens, and an 80-200, both pro quality.  I asked if he was going to aquire other lenses and he said he was pretty happy with what he had, exept for that gap between 70 and 80.  I thought I'd heard him wrong, but he insisted, that is where the weakness in his lens collection was.  And even said, "what if I need a 75mm?"  I said what if you needed a 14mm or an 800?  He said "what for?"

Anyway I realized at that point that people have different ideas about these things.  I tend to be a broad stroke person, and some people are really detail oriented.

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Lenses / Re: 1.7x extender - just me, or would this be a great product?

« on: September 14, 2011, 11:56:50 AM »

I really can't see using a 1.7X converter and wishing I had a 1.6X.  Kind of a wash at that point and better image quality?  Yes, obviously we'd like better IQ with any of the current and future TCs

And a 5dII +7D Combo vs teleconverters?  Hells yea, I already have that and it's awesome. I think the combo is so much better than owning a single 1D4.  I also do occasionally add the 2X converter to my 400 and the 7D for a 1280mm equivalent:

That 747 is 5 miles away.

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Lenses / Re: Any rumor about a new ef 400 f.5,6 L is ?

« on: September 14, 2011, 11:35:22 AM »

Consumer primes, especially on the telephoto side seem to be on their way out.   I have let a few friends use my 300mm f4 IS when we are out shooting together, and the first question they ask is "Where is the zoom?".  I think the current 70-300 is the best we'll see for a while.  (Don't hate me, this is not what I voted for, just what i think is happening)

That said, to those dreaming of a 400mm f4 IS, Don't forget, Canon already makes one.  The DO.  (A green ring for goodness sake, bleh!)  Not my favorite either, but do you really think Canon is going to come up with a $2000  400mm f4 IS, to sell next to their $6000 400mm f4 IS DO?

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EOS Bodies / Re: *UPDATE* Art Wolfe Confirms the 1Ds Mark IV?

« on: September 13, 2011, 12:22:46 PM »

Finally we have proof.  Art Wolfe is a member of the illuminati.

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Lenses / Re: 1.7x extender - just me, or would this be a great product?

« on: September 13, 2011, 11:43:44 AM »

I know the Nikon side of the house loves the 1.7x they have, any many recommend it as the only teleconverter you need.

I have a 400mm f2.8 and both the 1.4X and 2.0X converters (version 2).  I find I almost never use the 1.4X converter.  The gain is not worth the drop in quality.  For me 1.7X might be just the ticket, but would replace my 2X, not add to my collection.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Art Wolfe Confirms the 1Ds Mark IV?

« on: September 13, 2011, 10:47:07 AM »

The naming structure of the Canons makes a slip like this way too easy.  And I have to agree, this would not have been the place for a demo.