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

« on: May 15, 2013, 08:40:37 PM »

Really appreciate all the kind remarks Guys, Thank you.

And this Image sort of shows how much the Subject Matters, I tried to think a Cigarette into his mouth, but his tongue was always there.

1Dx 85f/1.2 L II, Shot @ f/8 & 1/60th ISO200

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Reviews / Re: Review - Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II

« on: May 15, 2013, 08:08:12 PM »

I already have the version I of this lens and have been thinking about selling it and upgrading. Is it worth it? I also have a 1.4x III and use it to get close enough to 400 that I don't think I can justify getting the 400 as a second lens. I would also love to have the new 200-400 but the cost is just ridiculous although it would be perfect for me - I shoot a lot of field sports (soccer, football, baseball, lacrosse . . . ). So again anybody that has upgraded for the version I of this lens, was it worth it?

Thanks,

Andy

Hi Andy, if you can afford it, absolutely do it.

I was always impressed with the Version 1 300f/2.8, but the advantages of the Version 2 are immediate weight gain, this Lens is about as Hand Holdable (is that a word??) as the 70-200f/2.8 L II, it's amazing how they got this (and the 400V2/600v2) Lens so light. You will see an immediate gain in Focus snap on, this V2 focuses faster, I get a lot more In Focus shots now than I did with the V1 Lens, agreed, I'm now using the 5DMK III & 1Dx so some o0f the faster response etc perhaps go to the new Cameras, I used the Version 1 Lens with the 5DMK II & 1DMK IV.

I have the 200f/2, 300f/2.8 v2, 400f/2.8 v2 & 600f/4 v2, the 200-400f/4 I'll have hopefully by the end June this year, and the only Lens I intend then selling will be the 400f/2.8 v2, the 300 I'll likely die with, this without any doubt is the sharpest Lens I own. The 200f/2 is no slouch either, but it's not as fast as the 300 v2.

The 3 Lenses i have that I use the most & just love the Images that come from them, in order of Love, 300f/2.8 v2, 200f/2, 85 f/1.2 L II.

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

« on: May 15, 2013, 08:06:10 AM »

1Dx 85f/1.2 L II, Shot @ f/4.5 & 1/160th ISO320

Love this Lens

That photo is smoking hot eml...

Thanks Bornshooter, yep, it's smoking, have no idea how these Guys make it past about 40.

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

« on: May 15, 2013, 06:37:09 AM »

1Dx 85f/1.2 L II, Shot @ f/4.5 & 1/160th ISO320

Love this Lens

I seem to recall that someone stated in another thread that no pictures posted on CR come close to those found in National Geographic       What a load of b*****ks.

Another wonderfully emotive picture aml58 !  If you don't shoot for NG, why not ? They're missing out.

Thanks Sporgon, very kind of you, have to admit the subject was making it easy.

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5D MK III Sample Images / Re: 5D MK III Images

« on: May 15, 2013, 05:42:35 AM »

Got myself out early this morning, these are Cham muslim fishers on the Mekong.

Very Nice, seen a few of these in my younger days, sunrises on The Mekong.

Love it.

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

« on: May 15, 2013, 04:54:25 AM »

1Dx 85f/1.2 L II, Shot @ f/4.5 & 1/160th ISO320

Love this Lens

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Lenses / Re: Who has pre-ordered or will order 200-400

« on: May 15, 2013, 03:27:21 AM »

Yep, the cathay guys in Singapore tell me I should have it July 07th, see what the IQ is like, if it's as good as I'm hoping I'll sell the 400f/2.8 V2.

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Canon General / Re: Announcement: Canon EF 200-400 f/4L IS 1.4x

« on: May 14, 2013, 05:41:31 AM »

Comparing this with the Nikon 200-400

The Canon Lens is 1mm Longer, and 140Grams heavier, which is remarkable really when you consider it has the built in 1.4x converter. Minimum Focal Distance is the same, 2.0 metres.

We wont discuss the price difference though.

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Canon General / Re: Announcement: Canon EF 200-400 f/4L IS 1.4x

« on: May 14, 2013, 02:36:00 AM »

Well it's up on the USA Canon site now, but still don't see a release date other than the one mentioned on DPReview.

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

« on: May 14, 2013, 02:24:45 AM »

Look closely, the weight looks like the moon. It's very cool. 

It does!!  Haha.

Good pick up, it does.

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Pricewatch Deals / Re: Preorder the EF 200-400 f/4L IS 1.4x TC

« on: May 14, 2013, 12:48:25 AM »

Both b&H and Adorama show the case as included in the "what's include" links..

Your right they both price the lens with Case Included, who knows ??

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Pricewatch Deals / Re: Preorder the EF 200-400 f/4L IS 1.4x TC

« on: May 14, 2013, 12:44:19 AM »

Interesting that the case isn't included.  Granted, the case for my 600 II just sits unused, and I store the lens in a Storm im2720. But still, c'mon Canon...nearly $12K for the lens and you don't include the case?!?

Yes, strange one, I've purchased over the years 9 "Big Whites", all included the Case, and like you I actually store my Lenses in HPRC Water Proof Cases not the original Canon cases, but as you note, 12k for a Lens and the Case an optional extra ?? Nikon sell the 200-400 for 7k including the case, still, I've had a Pre Order in for over a year, so they had me in February 2011 I guess. Just hope the hype is all true, I looked at the Pre Release Lenses in Singapore in January 2013, liked what i could see, so here's hoping.

I still don't see an official release date, DPReview are quoting May 29th, but I cant see where Canon have actually put up an official date, has anyone ??

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Canon General / Re: Announcement: Canon EF 200-400 f/4L IS 1.4x

« on: May 14, 2013, 12:20:35 AM »

Available from 29th May.

Where did you spot this ??, in the announcement I couldn't find a release date, which i thought was amusing considering the Lens in the Original Announcement was supposed to be available December 2011.

I noticed DPReview has the May 29th date, but nothing from Canon that I could find.

And Canon are selling the Lens without a Case (The case is a $650 extra), first time I've seen that with a "Big White" and I currently own the 200/300/400 & 600, all came included with the case, strange indeed.

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Lenses / Re: EF 200-400 f/4L IS 1.4x Announcement Around the Corner? [CR1]

« on: May 12, 2013, 09:55:05 PM »

The Guys at Cathay Photo in Singapore are betting their right nut on the truth of this, and I have my Nut cutter ready in case it's another false alarm.

I do actually think that this time it's legit, but.......

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Third Party Manufacturers / Re: [advice] My last tripod

« on: May 12, 2013, 07:34:04 PM »

Agree with those that are recommending RRS, I've used Gitzo & Manfroto in the past, in fact still have one of each, but RRS are a step above in quality. My current Rig;
TVC-34L, BH-55, Full Pano Gimbal Head, Gimbal Head & BH-55 Fitted with Round Dovetail Plates (makes it quick to change with a Quick Release Plate fitted).

Get yourself a RRS 'L' Plate for your Camera Body & if your using a long Lens, replace the Canon Foot with a RRS Replacement Foot, gear like this will last you a life time, you'll hand it onto your Son just as your Father has done.