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EOS Bodies / Re: DSLR & Lens Coming on January 15, 2013? [CR1]

« on: January 15, 2013, 11:48:09 AM »

I was just wondering the same. Still the 15th for me. Anyone with historical knowledge on the timing of when announcements are usually made?

I wouldn't be first in line to purchase any new product. I like all the updates (firmware, etc) to be made then I can decide if it's right for me.

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1D X Sample Images / Re: Any Thing shot with a 1Dx

« on: January 10, 2013, 02:55:55 PM »

Let's see some new shots. Keep em coming!

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Animal Kingdom / Re: Show your Bird Portraits

« on: December 21, 2012, 07:33:01 AM »

@Kernuak. Yes it is a pigeon. The wood it is perched on top of is a very old, weathered telephone pole. From there I saw him fly off to a larger pine tree if that helps.

Not sure if I've ever shared this one with the group here. I also realize that it's not a hawk after educating myself. I shot this in northern New Jersey. Can anyone ID it?

edit: had trouble with the insert tool the first few times

Is that a pigeon it's feasting on? That would help to size it. It's definitely a falcon, but I'm not sure it is quite big enough for a peregrine, plus I'm not familiar with North American distribution. The hood doesn't look as distinct as normal, but it could be a juvenile bird or it could be the angle.

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Animal Kingdom / Re: Show your Bird Portraits

« on: December 20, 2012, 07:42:04 AM »

Not sure if I've ever shared this one with the group here. I also realize that it's not a hawk after educating myself. I shot this in northern New Jersey. Can anyone ID it?

edit: had trouble with the insert tool the first few times


Hungry Hawk by atosk89, on Flickr

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Portrait / Re: Need some advice- shooting at Staples Center

« on: December 20, 2012, 07:21:52 AM »

That's awesome. Did that include free tickets to a game?

An interesting post I read a while back when the Brooklyn nets were getting their new facility built.  They used the same lighting technique as the Staples Center.

http://www.sportsshooter.com/news/1671

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1D X Sample Images / Re: Any Thing shot with a 1Dx

« on: December 20, 2012, 07:03:05 AM »

I love the wildlife shots from you! I'm hoping there was something between you and this big cat? (a car at least?)

stay safe! 

1Dx
200mm f/2.0

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Animal Kingdom / Re: Show your Bird Portraits

« on: December 11, 2012, 08:05:00 AM »

I really enjoy the first image! Nicely done! 

Canon7D with f/2.8 300mm II + 2xTC, iso 400, 1/320 - 1/500  f/5.6

These are at the limits of resolution as the kingfisher was quite far away. I was hand holding the light combo with the 300mm + 2xTC. The kingfisher hovered with head dead still, dived and came up with his catch.

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Speedlites, Printers, Accessories / Re: Trigger voltages of old flashguns - will they damage my 600D?

« on: December 07, 2012, 09:24:01 AM »

Thanks for correcting me Neuro. Personally, I put my camera through hell and back in how I use it.  I'm looking for a reason to replace it. 

Never intended to cause harm to another person's gear. Good info about the voltages!

I really can't see them harming the camera. AFAIK, I don't think the hotshoe has changed much over the years. I've used my grandpa's old flashes, which I believe are also Sunpaks. Manual control on the flash

-1.  As pointed out, some older flash units have high trigger voltages that can damage modern cameras.  Sunpack makes/made flashes ranging from 6 V to >200 V.

http://www.botzilla.com/photo/strobeVolts.html

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Speedlites, Printers, Accessories / Re: Trigger voltages of old flashguns - will they damage my 600D?

« on: December 07, 2012, 08:23:09 AM »

I really can't see them harming the camera. AFAIK, I don't think the hotshoe has changed much over the years. I've used my grandpa's old flashes, which I believe are also Sunpaks. Manual control on the flash

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Contests / Re: Gura Gear Giveaway!

« on: December 07, 2012, 07:41:52 AM »

might as well give it a shot

(pun intended)

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EOS Bodies / Re: 6D or 5D Mk II

« on: October 22, 2012, 04:12:03 PM »

I was extremely excited when the 5d3 was released.  I'm excited to see what the 6d is able to do and if I can save some cash and invest it in something else.  I personally wouldn't purchase the 5d2 unless it was an exceptional deal.  I'd rather make the investment in newer tech.

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Lenses / Re: What 3 lenses do you dream of and long to own?

« on: October 10, 2012, 05:05:11 PM »

14mm f/2.8L II
70-200mm f/2.8L IS II
400mm f/2.8L IS II

if I had to pick one more...this monster....Sigma 200-500mm f/2.8

 

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Pricewatch Deals / Re: Deal: Canon EOS 5D Mark III Body for $2899

« on: October 09, 2012, 03:56:00 PM »

I'm holding out for the holiday sales. I'm sure it will still be a great camera in a few months/years 

How low do you think the holiday sales will get?

No one knows for sure. I don't have a number that I'm looking for it to hit. Just to reiterate, I did say 'months/years' 

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Pricewatch Deals / Re: Deal: Canon EOS 5D Mark III Body for $2899

« on: October 09, 2012, 03:41:54 PM »

I'm holding out for the holiday sales. I'm sure it will still be a great camera in a few months/years 

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Canon General / Re: How come Canon never responds to anything?

« on: October 09, 2012, 03:27:49 PM »

well after watching this i want a cheeseburger...

+1...or just fast food in general