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Third Party Manufacturers / Re: Fuji x100(s) to Supplement an SLR

« on: May 12, 2013, 03:00:26 PM »

Ive had the X100 for a while now. On most occasions I will prefer to use my 5D3 with the 40mm over the X100, unless I want to travel really light. To me the 5D3 is so much better at everything. The X100 is fun but mine doesnt come out too often. IQ aside my biggest annoyance with the X100 is the exposure +/- dial. I cant tell you how many times I am shooting for a while then look down and see I have changed the setting by accident. Bad location I think. While I have seen some remarkable photos come out of it, I would say I consider it more of my point and shoot camera for when I dont want to lug the 5D3 around.

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Lenses / Re: Do you still love 24-105L?

« on: April 25, 2013, 05:49:18 PM »

I love my 24-105. usually shoot with it at 105 and it is sharp sharp sharp.

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EOS Bodies / Re: The sound of silence

« on: April 23, 2013, 03:08:09 PM »

canon just anncounced that they will make no annocument today.

I guess that still counts as an announcement

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EOS Bodies / Re: Favorite or Preferred Film body?

« on: March 29, 2013, 08:37:23 PM »

The 1v HS is amazing! I love it. My second favorite would be an F-1n with motor winder, so much fun to shoot with. Yes I think I will shoot some film this weekend as well.

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Third Party Manufacturers / Re: Film negative/positive scan/viewing advice needed

« on: March 07, 2013, 07:49:52 PM »

I cant comment on the V600 but I have the V700 and it is very nice. I have scanned 8x10 negs, 4x5 negs, and 35mm slides all with good results.
Even with the scanner the lightbox and loupe come in handy. especially with 35mm slides.

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Lenses / Re: Promaster UV filter quality or lack of it.

« on: February 15, 2013, 10:04:50 PM »

Yes B+W are great. I like Heliopan also.
I worked in a camera store a few years ago and most of the Promaster stuff wasnt very good. We got a lot of returns.

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5D MK III Sample Images / Re: Aerial photos, balloons, planes, and others

« on: February 15, 2013, 05:51:15 PM »

Here are a few from some air shows I have been at.  Click through to Flikr and you will find a bucnh more in the sets


Defenders of Freedom 132 by nebugeater, on Flickr

these are great, they look like models!

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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon 6D or 5D Mark III

« on: January 29, 2013, 02:50:00 PM »

Since you mention you are looking for a camera you can use for the next 5-6 years I would suggest going with the best technology available which I think would be the 5D3.
I upgraded from the 40D to the 5D3 a few months ago and it is fantastic. get the kit lens 24-105, you'll love it.

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Canon General / Re: Curious Distraction: Explain your username, avatar picture, etc...

« on: January 25, 2013, 11:11:48 PM »

I'm a pervert.




I hope that clears that up. 

that made me laugh

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Canon General / Re: Curious Distraction: Explain your username, avatar picture, etc...

« on: January 25, 2013, 06:20:20 PM »

Long time fan of heavy metal music with a mild obsession for the Spice Girls. Skullyspice.

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EOS Bodies - For Video / Re: Should I go with a 6D or a Mkii while they're cheap

« on: January 25, 2013, 01:30:58 AM »

6D. always go with newer technology.

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Technical Support / Re: Camera & lens bundle - do Canon tune them?

« on: January 22, 2013, 07:28:59 PM »

I was wondering this too. I got the 5D3 24-105 kit and the lens is unbelievably sharp out of the box. I have heard others not so happy with this lens so I thought maybe they did some sort of micro adjustment for kits.

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Landscape / Re: Spiral Arm of the Milky Way above the Texas Desert

« on: January 22, 2013, 03:03:39 PM »

as a member of the general public, I say fantastic!
I would love to try this but its hard to find any dark sky here in L.A.

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Animal Kingdom / Re: Spotted Owlets

« on: January 16, 2013, 07:42:38 PM »

fantastic! I love owls.

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Lenses / Re: 6D & new lenses

« on: January 15, 2013, 10:34:41 PM »

Another vote for the 24-105 here. I got it because it was such a good deal with the kit at the time, but its fast become my go to lens.