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Lenses / Re: 100mm f/2.8L IS vs 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II for Macro

« on: October 06, 2012, 02:49:32 PM »

All I can say about the 70-200 f/2.8 IS II is WOW!  I got it in the mail yesterday.  I wasn't expecting it to be that fast.  I feel like I have a whole new AF system in my "old" 60D.  As far as magnification/macro, I haven't received my kenko tubes yet but I just wanted to update this thread with my progress.  OMG, this seriously is the lens of all lenses (at least in my bag).  I absolutely love it.  I really wasn't expecting this much more sharpness either.  If the 24-70 II is supposed to be this sharp, my 24-105 is about about to be replaced as well.

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Lenses / Re: 24-70 II or 70-200 II

« on: October 05, 2012, 02:22:55 AM »

sounds like a pretty easy decision as the 24-70 II isn't readily available just yet.  (maybe in some places).  The 70-200 2.8 II has got a great rebate on it right now and the price has settled.  You'll be paying a premium to get the 24-70 right away since it was just introduced.  Besides, you're on a 5D mkIII so the 70mm focal length on a 70-200 would still prove to be useful. 

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Lenses / Re: If you can have ONLY 3 lenses, what would they...???

« on: October 03, 2012, 02:22:26 AM »

35L
100L
70-200 2.8 IS II

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Lenses / Re: 100mm f/2.8L IS vs 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II for Macro

« on: October 01, 2012, 12:40:43 PM »

Thank you all for the good info.  I bit the bullet and purchased a 70-200 2.8 IS II last night.  I'll save for a macro lens when I absolutely need 1:1 magnification.  The 70-200 will be coming in this week!  I can't wait to play with it.

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: On what relies "auto" for "Min. shutter spd." in 5D Mark III's auto-iso ?

« on: October 01, 2012, 12:36:47 PM »

Interesting info.  I feel I can't trust the metering in my 60D in Av in lower light situations.  I'm shooting in manual 90% of the time now.  Even with a flash connected, the shutter speeds my camera picks in Av are waaaaaaay to slow and i always end up with a missed/blurry shot.

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Options for 60D upgrade/replacement?

« on: September 26, 2012, 12:06:48 AM »

I'm in a very similar position.  Very similar gear list and want to upgrade to a FF sensor.  6D looks like it almost fits the bill, 5D mkiii is pricey but awesome.  I'm not a pro but I do shoot weddings (2nd shooter) occasionally, either video or stills.  Mainly a hobby but I do get paid for some of my work. 

I think the 6D offers great value with the WiFi and GPS built in and WOULD be an upgrade for me as a 60D user BUT, I know I'd be missing out on some of the 5D mkIII specs.  I think I'll get a 6D for it's value and save for a 5d mkIV whenever that's announced.  There's no rush anyway.  I'll keep my 60D as a second body and run it into the ground before I buy a 5D-series body.  $3500 is just a little too much.  My wife would kill me!  Even if there was a great deal on a mkIII like the one a few weeks ago, $2750 is still a lot.  I'll wait for the 6D price to come down to around $1700-1800 before I pick one up.  That should help filter out any serious issues with the first few batches of the camera. 

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Need a low key shoulder bag for canon 5d3 with kit lens and 600 ex

« on: September 24, 2012, 10:15:04 PM »

I personally love Think Tank bags.  They're a little more expensive but worth it in my opinion.

http://www.thinktankphoto.com/categories/digital-holsters/digital-holsters.aspx

I have 3.  1)  Airport Takeoff (Large): used to carry EVERYTHING (except for video lights and cages), 2) Sling-O-Matic 10 (medium): for walking around with most of my lenses and a flash, and 3) Digital Holster with attachment (smallest bag): for a flash, and an extra lens if needed, or my wallet and keys and some smaller accessories.

I think either the sling-o-matic or a digital holster would be great for your use.  The digital holster can be modified by adding different size attachments based on what else you need to carry.

Also, their service is friendly and I can get a hold of the rep in my area very easily.  Overall, it's a good company and they make QUALITY bags.

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: 60D actually doesn't need AFMA?

« on: September 24, 2012, 09:49:31 PM »

The only issue I had a real problem with on my 60D was with a Sigma 30mm f/1.4 front focusing.  I returned the lens and purchased a 35mm f/1.4L. Sure it was about a $1000 difference but the colors and contrast i get from it are SOOOOOOOO much better AND I didn't have to get the lens adjusted.

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: 5D Mark II eyepiece

« on: September 24, 2012, 01:02:55 AM »

I love using the eyepiece.  I've grown so accustomed to it that when I accidentally look through my camera if it's not on, It feels foreign to me.  Yes the view appears smaller at first but It keeps my nose of the screen and is more comfortable with my glasses on.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Adorama is selling 5d3 for $2745 on eBay now

« on: September 23, 2012, 02:33:30 PM »

I'm so jealous of all of you who purchased one... (sigh) 

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Canon General / Re: How many of us are making money out of photography ?

« on: September 20, 2012, 04:55:46 AM »

I had to get a better job to support my lens habit.

$15,000 in the hole and counting ... yet to make a sale ... (yet to try making a sale, check back next year)

I feel much better.  I'm "only" $9k into it and don't make a whole lot of of photography to justify spending that much.  I work with musicians who sometimes want a decent looking youtube video or some pictures taken.  I shoot weddings (photo and video) as a 2nd shooter so I don't make as much there either.    oh gear....

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: A positive feedback for 6D

« on: September 20, 2012, 04:44:44 AM »

Hmmm if, in real life, the autofocus works better than the 5D mkii and the image quality turns out to be at least as good if not better I might well start getting excited about this camera as a potential 60D upgrade!

I'm in the same boat.  I want to go full frame.  When I shoot weddings, I use the company's 5D mk2/mk3 so I don't really NEED one.  I'd like to have a FF body for personal use for less than the price of a mk3.  If the AF is good, I'd be much closer to a final decision.  My 60D has 9 AF points and all 9 are cross type but I typically just use the center and recompose anyway.

I wish it had AF during video. When I'm shooting videos, I usually like to focus manually and was looking forward to having a DSLR that had AF during video if I wanted to shoot a 2nd angle on a tripod and just let it run while I manually focus with the other camera but alas, I might have to get a T4i just for that purpose.

Does anyone who's actually played with the 6D know if the AF on the 6D works BETTER than the 60D? any thoughts or input would be welcome.

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: HONEST users of Canon Bodies who earn their living with photography

« on: September 19, 2012, 06:55:49 PM »

I shot a wedding last weekend with a 5D mark ii and a 5D mkiii.  I used the center focus point and recomposed every time.  No problems.   Forgive me if this sounds rude (I'm really not trying to be rude... promise) but if you're getting paid for your work, wouldn't you check a critical shot to make sure it was nailed with a quick preview.  I understand this might take a second or two and those seconds add up but if they were all setup and you shot it 6 times, I'm assuming it was an important shot and that you would have a half second to quickly make sure...  again, not trying to be rude.  I know the pace of a wedding and how you've got to keep moving.  It's hectic.  but for that shot... hmmm.  I would say it was the photographer's responsibility to check.

as far as quality control, no company is perfect with that one.  you might need to have your body checked at a repair center

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EOS Bodies / Re: At what price point will you consider buying the Canon 6D?

« on: September 18, 2012, 02:22:45 PM »

At $1400, this camera would sell like hotcakes.  I'd buy one.  I was hoping it would have AF during video like the T4i though.  $2100 is too much.  I might as well wait for a deal on a 5D mkIII.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Adorama is selling 5d3 for $2745 on eBay now

« on: September 16, 2012, 01:39:33 PM »

i'm so tempted to pull the trigger. Whats even better, its from a store i purchase stuff from without problems. Now, i just have to sneak it by the wife. 

I see you have the same problem as me. 

whats sad/funny for me, i tell her about how much i save, she just gives me that look. damn, i can't win.

I see you both have the same problem I have =)  and no... the " but babe, I'm saving X amount of $" argument doesn't work with her either!