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Animal Kingdom / Re: Insects

« on: September 13, 2012, 11:22:31 PM »

500D + 100mm F2.8 USM

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Animal Kingdom / Re: DragonFly Series

« on: September 13, 2012, 11:20:51 PM »

Some more:

500D + 100mm F2.8 USM

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Animal Kingdom / Re: 2012 visit to KL Bird Park

« on: September 13, 2012, 11:16:33 PM »

Others:

500D + 55-250 IS @ KL Bird Park

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Animal Kingdom / Re: 2012 visit to KL Bird Park

« on: September 13, 2012, 11:15:06 PM »

500D + 55-250 IS @ KL Bird Park

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Animal Kingdom / Re: 2012 visit to KL Bird Park

« on: September 13, 2012, 11:13:31 PM »

500D + 55-250 IS @ KL Bird Park

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EOS Bodies / Re: 1dmk4 vs 5d3

« on: September 13, 2012, 10:18:58 PM »

+1.  If you don't want to wait, just get a 5D3. I think 5D3 has fast enough FPS though without the 1.3X multiplier.  If you're going for IQ and flexibility (high ISO perf), 5D3 is a much better alternative than 1D4.  Better weather-sealing, toughness and FPS are the primary selling points of 1D4 against 5D3.

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Third Party Manufacturers / Re: Nikon D600 $2700 MSRP??

« on: September 13, 2012, 10:10:45 PM »

my take on this ---

the d600 with those specs and build is no real threat to canon at $2200.  If anything, its a bad move on nikons part because the price gap between it and the d800 is too low.  [...]

I think its a shot across the  bow of the 5D III, at a introductory price of US$2100 from 3 US different retailers.

is the 5D III worth the approximate $800 difference? To me  - no.

Can a 6D be "Canonized" (i.e. crippled enough) to not threaten the 5DIII and complete with the D600?   I don't know and i'm afraid to know!

I can't wait to find out

The d800 is the shot across the bow I think.  I own and love my 5d3, for the work I do it's a pretty amazing tool.    Native ISO to 6400 on the D600, Native on the 5d3 is 25,600 ---and shots are totally usable up to 12,800, and potentially usable even higher than that.  To me, that's worth a lot.  Weather sealing ---none on the d600. Buffer on the mk3 is already superior to the d800, and I'm guessing that will continue through to the d600.  I just don't see this camera really canabalizing sales from either the d800 or the 5d3 - basically because the vast majority who buy this probably wouldn't be buying either the d800 or the 5d3 anyways.   In short, this camera neither interests nor worries me (and I was kind of hoping it would, there is a part of me that wouldn't mind having a nikon body just so i can have and use that damn 14-24!!!!!)

+1.  well, 14-24 is enough to tide over some to Nikon.

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EOS Bodies / Re: 6D and crop feature

« on: September 13, 2012, 10:08:10 PM »

In camera cropping would be usefull if it came with a boost in FPS

Good point. Hadn't thought about that. But then again I never shoot anything but raw. Speed is definitely not a huge concern to me.

For me 5 FPS is enough.  I just want more DR and more IQ more than FPS.v:)

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PowerShot Cameras / Re: Canon PowerShot G15

« on: September 13, 2012, 10:03:59 PM »

I enjoyed the G12 while it lasted. Had it in a softcase, placed it on the seat of my motorcycle for a moment, bumped it with my arm and it fell to the ground (my fault) and the flip out screen never worked again. The seat height is 32 inches. The quote to fix it was almost half the price of a new one. Yikes. Let's hope the G15s are built a little tougher.

Maybe next time, you can secure a belt bag (wear it of course), leave it there when you're not using and wear the neck strap whenever you want to use it.  For me, I treat my photography equipment like a fragile glass.  Sure, it's a little bit awkward but at least I can still use it the next day.  Anyway, I sure hope G15 will kick-ass. 

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EOS Bodies / Re: *UPDATE* More Canon EOS 6D Specs Surface [CR1]

« on: September 13, 2012, 09:59:35 PM »

It's getting pretty tempting to leave Canon. I never thought I'd say that!

Um, well... I can't say I would agree with you on that. I have once said I will never, NEVER, switch to Nikon, ever, period! And I feel the same way today as I did then.

Anyway that being said, as beautiful of a camera the 5D2 is, it is due for an upgrade. I can only assume that Canon will blow the D600 away by making the best full frame "compact" DSLR anyone has ever seen! I just hope the rumors of a "cheaper" plastic body is false, like the one found on the 60D. Yuck! If it has a metal body like the 5D2 or 7D, I would have to consider buying one.

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Don't you like a REBEL FULL FRAME?

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EOS Bodies / Re: Price : Canon 5D Mark III + 24-70 II == Nikon D600 + 24-70 + 14-24

« on: September 13, 2012, 09:57:29 PM »

I agree, but some people here talk like threatening to switch if canon doesn't create a camera according to their standards... I'm like, really?!? 

Whiners... whiners... whiners....

Camera manufacturers cannot please everybody, SMH 

Quit complaining and switch to your preferred brand. NO one is going to stop you.

Well, it's better to talk of something than talk of nothing.  Anyway, it's all about rumors.  There are other sections in this forum btw.  It's not all about whining. 
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Actually I envy them whining about their 5D3, 5D2, 1DX, 1D4.  WTH, I'm still working my way to my very first full frame.   But I can see something good out of this.  Maybe, Canon will hear these and strive to upgrade their products more.  Well, we can whine, take photos, discuss techniques, and discuss the photos that we've taken.  At least there's a variety of what we can talk about.

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PowerShot Cameras / Re: Canon PowerShot G15

« on: September 13, 2012, 09:53:36 PM »

nice lens.  they should also make the AF a little bit faster and make it around 4 shots/second or more.  Price it between $600-700 and you've got a killer camera.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Price : Canon 5D Mark III + 24-70 II == Nikon D600 + 24-70 + 14-24

« on: September 13, 2012, 08:50:08 PM »

Whiners... whiners... whiners....

Camera manufacturers cannot please everybody, SMH 

Quit complaining and switch to your preferred brand. NO one is going to stop you.

Well, it's better to talk of something than talk of nothing.  Anyway, it's all about rumors.  There are other sections in this forum btw.  It's not all about whining. 

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EOS Bodies / Re: Price : Canon 5D Mark III + 24-70 II == Nikon D600 + 24-70 + 14-24

« on: September 13, 2012, 08:23:11 PM »

The 5D3's AF takes a wet dump on the d600. They shouldn't even be compared here, now the d800 on ther other hand... That's the real competition to the 5D3.

D600 isn't competing with 5D3.  There are more than $1K reasons why...

Because its 1k$ more camera.

Yup, that's why.  In anyway you see it.

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Third Party Manufacturers / Re: Nikon D600 announced - $2100, let's see how Canon response!!!

« on: September 13, 2012, 07:26:37 PM »

I know the difference isn't that much, but there it is.

Thanks for the link.  Clicking on the RAW Comparison subtab, scrolling down, Imaging Resource states, "As you can see, the Canon T4i performs very similar to the T3i, though detail in the red leaf cloth isn't quite as good (something we also saw in camera JPEGs)."  So, you were correct in that there is a slight difference...except the T4i/650D actually seems to be a little worse, not better, compared to the T3i (7D sensor).

What I'm trying to say is that it used to be that 7D speed, AF and weather seal are enough to justify its cost for me but now with the newer 650D it almost isn't the case anymore or shall we say it's already due for replacement.  Sure for sports or bird photographers like you, 7D might still be a better alternative or 2nd body but not for me or everyone else involved in other types of photography.  To add, money is also an object for somebody like me but not to professionals like you so my opinion on this matter.  Anyway, thanks for the advise on being happy with my 500D.  It makes sense. 

Well, the 7D is over three years old now.  But still, the IQ is equivalent to the 650D, the AF is substantially better, and the build is way better. 

One key thing for me, and a big part of the reason I upgraded from a T1i/500D to a 7D in the first place, is AF Microadjustment.  I shoot with fast primes, and the lack of AFMA can be a real problem in that case.  You either need to get lucky, be willing to buy and return multiple copies of a lens, or be willing to send lens(es) and body into Canon for adjustment.  Personally, I'll never buy a camera that lacks AFMA.  Now, I'm not going to buy one, but the D600 does have AFMA.  If Canon omit that from an entry-level FF body (as the omitted it from the 60D, despite having it in the 50D), that will be a serious error, IMO.

Reds are a little bit worse in 650D because of the on-chip noise reduction (digic 5) applied by newer versions of Canon.   But 650D improved in their DR department even if it is still a little bit below Nikon.  Anyway, it's true, AFMA is also one of reasons I want to go to FF  aside from the fact that you can get a far better IQ with FF.  I am also looking at Canon's entry level FF body.  As of now, I have problems shooting with the 28mm F1.8 wide open (I know with the 28, it's not recommended.  You need at least F2.2 to get sharper results).  But I can get sharper pictures using the live-view with manual focus.  I am fortunate with my 50mm and 100mm that they are very sharp copies.  If Canon omits it with 6D, you're getting the feeling that they are not taking care of their advance enthusiasts.  I might opt for 5D2 or 5D3 then which is of course a pain.  One too old (it might be very hard to get a new one) and one over-spec'd for me (though it's a good thing) but pricey.