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Pricewatch Deals / Re: Canon EOS 5D Mark III Body $2599 Shipped

« on: December 16, 2012, 09:59:12 AM »

 

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Only 1 lens

« on: December 11, 2012, 07:10:39 AM »

If you had to start all over and have only one camera and one lens, what would it be?
 I'm selling my:
5d mkii
24-70 2.8
70-200 2.8
and my 580ex
      and using as little of that money to reduce my gear.

My family comes first and life isnt free, but i dont want to give up on photography, which has been my life since i was 17.

I know the overall "profit" ill make wont be a huge amount, but im 25 with a 9 month old and every penny counts right now.

I picked my current gear for landscapes and portraits. So that's what im looking to still be able to do. I probably cant have the best of both worlds, and something that does both, isnt likely to do it as well as what i have. but downgrading for money is looking to be my only option right now.

Just some ramblings...

If you sell your stuff, will it help? The sale of these items is a one time cash infusion, then that's it.

You won't get what you paid for it, nor will you be able to re-purchase the items for less at a later date.*

*lenses, at least. Once in a lifetime deals excluded. Bodies and electronic accessories don't hold their value.

If your items are paid for, then that makes it harder.

If you have money issues now, then I'd sit down and think about the "why" part before selling . If you don't, then the underlying problem will return.

If you have cable TV or an expensive phone plan, I'd ditch that before selling the photography gear that has some meaning to you.

I am not asking for any explanations with respect to your situation, but I do know that if you sell and then re-purchase then you have no choices to equal what you have for less money, which will be a constant reminder with every image.

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Lenses / Re: History Lesson: Canon FDn 1200 f/5.6L 1.4x Lens Images

« on: December 10, 2012, 06:03:43 AM »

I have the EF 1200 mm f/5.6 lens an I can confirm that the lens don´t have a build in TC.

Only the FDn 1200 mm f/5.6 lens have a built in 1.4X TC.

Can you share pictures of it and taken with it?

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Abstract / Re: Goofing around could lead to $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

« on: December 03, 2012, 05:46:11 AM »

Whilst we're debating the pros and cons of what makes "art", I can't help noticing that in the 7hrs or so since I posted the images, the thread has been read almost 1000 times and the images opened almost 900 times each and yet no one has asked what the images are of. I'd have thought abstract images would have caused at least one person to ask, "what is it?". Maybe they're too obvious. Maybe I'm over-analysing the minds of the people who view this site. Maybe I should get out more. 

I was wondering about the first image.

The other ones look like a close up of a piece of steel rod.

Care to share details?

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EOS Bodies / Re: How often do you go through a body? Why do you upgrade?

« on: November 02, 2012, 07:41:08 AM »

After experiencing the multiple AF points on the 1DIV, I am considering getting the 5DIII to replace my 5DII.

I also like the extended eye relief of the 1DIV, but the 1DX is out of my price range. A 1DsIII doesn't have the high ISO capabilities of the 5DIII and I suspect that the rumored high megapixel body will land somewhere between the 5DIII and 1DX, therefore out of financial reach for me (excluding the extra baggage that the file size brings).
 
Maybe next time one of those "deals" pops up.

Trading my 5DII for a 1DsIII would then be an option I'd be open to.

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Full Frame Sharper Than Crop?

« on: October 23, 2012, 07:06:33 PM »

So, if the 7D is capable of extrordinary resolution in perfect circumstances, does this also mean that the rumored high MP count FF camera(s) will also require perfect circumstances? Will cries of "soft" be heard when/if the rumored high MP camera hits store shelves in the near/not so near future?

Maybe the excellent high ISO performance of the 1DX is being "field tested" for the "1DXs"...

 

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Suitable camera for my needs, 1d iv, mark III or..

« on: October 13, 2012, 09:57:56 AM »

After using a 1DIV, your 5DII will sound and feel cheap, almost toylike.

The 1DIV offers many focus points and options that don't exist in a 5DII.

The 1DIV seems to drive lens AF motors faster than a 5DII. 

The 1DIV will give your 135 a bit more reach compared to the 5DII, whether it is enough is up to you.

The 1DIV lcd screen is loads better than the 1DIII, whether or not that is important is up to you. You are on your own for feature differences between the two models.

If you are referring to the 1D(s)III (full frame), that is apparently still at the top for low ISO use.

Image files out of the box are much better to my eyes between the 1DIV and 7D.

Nice 1DIV cameras seem to be selling at roughly half of a 1DX.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Big Megapixel Talk [CR2]

« on: October 08, 2012, 03:51:33 PM »

Should I cancel my pre-order?

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EOS Bodies / Re: Shutter count request to Canon.

« on: September 30, 2012, 09:25:36 AM »

I don't know if knowing the answer would help.

There is no preventative maintenance for a DSLR, unlike a car. You use it until it breaks or buy a new one.

A garage queen car with low miles may seem like a deal, but if you start *using* it, stuff breaks. Fluids need changing, seals harden, brake lines rot from inside out and so forth.

While many DSLR's have rubber seals and gasketing, there is no maintenance schedule. I suspect that most are not "user serviceable". You find out that a seal is bad when the camera fries out in the mist or rain, and then you are probably SOL unless you do quite a bit of business with Canon.

I think that sensor on time would be more meaningful than a shutter count. I bet there is a difference between 100,000 1/1000 actuations and 10,000 actuations lasting 10 minutes each.

In my eyes, as long as the camera is in good physical condition, the shutter count doesn't matter.

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Lenses / Re: Canon 300 2.8 (is)

« on: September 29, 2012, 12:02:21 PM »

Hey guys, I'm working on some wildlife now, and my 70-200 2.8 is ii and my extenders aren't giving me enough reach.
I found a local photographer wanting to sell his canon 300 2.8 l non-is.

My question is, will using the lens with the extenders even on a monopod case blurry photos?
Sharpness is also important since I'm doing some large prints.
Should I try to negotiate a deal with him, or should I just save up and get the is 1 or 2?

I suppose it depends on what you are taking pictures of, but I don't think there is a huge difference between 200 and 300mm.

The native 300 is only a little more (20mm) than the 200 + 1.4x. If you find that this is too short, then maybe look at the 400mm range.

The focus speed penalty between the 2.8 lenses is probably similar. I have a 300 F/4, and the focus speed is much slower on that compared to the 70-200 2.8 with a 1.4x attached to either lens.

Adding IS is always a benefit, but pictures were still taken without it.

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Working with film

« on: September 29, 2012, 10:42:25 AM »

What about something like an EOS 620? I still have mine, which I bought new.

Edit: I think one big difference between this series and later/"pro" film cameras is the older ones will not drive lenses with IS... not sure if the AF part on an IS lens will work. I don't have a battery laying around to check on mine.

But, if all you need is basic picture taking capability, the price is certainly within your budget.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Comparing 6D with 5D3

« on: September 29, 2012, 08:57:54 AM »

After comparing several key specifications between 6D and 5D3, below is my summary on how the two FF bodies compare (at least on paper):

AF Center Point:   -3 vs. –2 EV   = 6D is 33% more sensitive in low light

What do others think?

If I have the specs right, the 1DX center point sensitivity is also -2 EV, so this 6D can AF in 1/2 the light of the 1DX... Does the 6D have F8 support? 

The 5D II is at -0.5 EV.

I think this 6D could be a worthwhile upgrade from a 5D II. The smaller body is a negative for me, but the 1DX is not within reach.

Interchangeable focus screens and I'll assume no black AF points too. Double bonus.

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Lenses / Re: Which canon macro lense 60mm, 100mm, 100mmIS, 180mm

« on: September 26, 2012, 06:17:53 AM »

I like macro prhotography and until now I have some nice photos of flowers and insects that move slowly (spiders) using an 60mm canon efs macro lense. I want to go full frame so I would like to hear your suggestions. Is it worth going for the 100mm IS which is the double price from the non IS? I am also considering the 180mm but although is an L lense is not IS. Do I need IS in order to take a moving subject (i.e. a bee, a flower under wind) without a tripod with these magnifications. If so why the 180 lense is not  IS and is the most expensive? Also what about image quality?
Please I would love to hear the expert advise.
Thank you

I assume you know that the 60 is only useable on APS-C cameras, not full frame.

The 180 gives you more working distance compared to the 100 or 60. This can be important. I also think the 180 blows out the background nicer than the 100 IS or the 60 EF-S.

The 180 also takes extenders.

IS does not help remove object motion, so those moving insects or moving flowers will still be blurry with IS. I think the only real "on the fly" solution is multiple exposures and hoping that one or two are good. Or, go out on calm days.

If size/weight is a concern, the 180 is bigger and heavier than the other two. The images from the 180 seem to have something that is lacking in the 100 IS... but you would need to try both to see for yourself.

The 100 IS does not come with a tripod collar- it is an extra cost option, and the Canon OEM part isn't cheap.



   

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EOS Bodies - For Video / Re: Hacked! The Magic Lantern Team Cracks the EOS 7D

« on: September 18, 2012, 11:58:16 AM »

Crap, I just sold mine. This may have brought more $$...

Figures

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

« on: September 16, 2012, 08:54:42 AM »

Maybe someone has spoofed their eBay account...