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EOS Bodies / Re: 5DM3 Firmware Update

« on: April 12, 2013, 01:13:43 AM »

Not hard or scary.

Instructions provided when you go to the site. 

Basically, download to CF card.  Go to the Menu with Version, and update, click yes, then don't do anything until it is done.   Be sure that battery is charged, etc.  Doesn't take long at all.

sek

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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon EOS 1DX Junk camera??

« on: April 11, 2013, 07:46:03 AM »

RChung, my dear new friend, I understand your problem, and I am here to help.  I am sure I can too!

Send me a private message, and I will give you my mailing address.  You carefully ship all of your equipment to me, and after I receive it (with the receipts of course), I will purchase for you, and send you a perfect camera that will be right for you.  I think the Powershot G1X left on full auto will be just the ticket, and it has video to boot!

Most of us would agree that the camera guy sold you the crappiest camera that Canon makes along with some nasty lenses.  Actually, it is only the goodness of my heart that I would accept it from you.  Imagine the hit to my image if I were to be seen sporting that big black abomination of a camera.  You are lucky I don't ask you for money to take it off your hands.

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Canon General / Re: Think I need a 12 step program

« on: April 09, 2013, 10:19:45 PM »

You need an inheritance, and an inpatient 12 step program!

Yikes!

3 bodies, 6 lenses, 2 leather rolling camera bags in just over 12 months- is there any help out there? Already plotting my next body and lens purchases....

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Lenses / Re: Aftermarket tripod rings vs OEM

« on: April 09, 2013, 12:04:14 AM »

Sounds like the Velo might be good.  I got a cheapo one and the only problem I had was that it was not a good fit, so there was wobble.  No scratch to the lens thankfully.  So it just sits.

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Lenses / Re: 24-105L or 70-200L f/2.8?

« on: April 08, 2013, 11:49:16 PM »

My Thoughts exactly.  70- 200 great lens, but in many ways, because it is lighter, easier to maneuver, etc., I almost prefer the 24-105, and great iq.

One option might be the 70-200 plus the 40mm pancake as a normal lens.

+1

Since you said the 70-200 focal length will benefit you the most, I think the combination of 70-200 and 40mm pancake would give you the most flexibility for your money right now.  You can always add a standard zoom later.   Used 24-105 can be had for around $700.

That said, if it were me, I'd start with the kit and the 24-105mm.  Kit pricing is pretty good, saving you a few hundred off the price of buying body and lens separately, and the 24-105 is a great general purpose focal range.  More useful all around than the 70-200.

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Software & Accessories / Re: Bag while I am a "tourist"

« on: April 08, 2013, 11:42:19 PM »

Not sure exactly what you mean by shoulder bag, but love my Think Tank Airport Take Off.  It will easily fit all your goodies and fit in even small overheads of jets.

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Speedlites, Printers, Accessories / Re: Light Meter & SpeedLites

« on: April 07, 2013, 10:51:55 PM »

I'm no expert, but HSS or use Pocket wizard for the hypersync. 

Golden hours are easiest, best, outdoor lighting, and you can use your fills and scrims, and reflectors, etc. 

sek

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Lenses / Re: ok so i did it and bought into FF... now i need a good standard zoom

« on: April 07, 2013, 05:09:35 PM »

24-15 is my vote.  Small, light, excellent quality, take it anywhere.

sek

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Animal Kingdom / Re: MY dog

« on: April 05, 2013, 12:15:52 PM »

Hard not to smile at this guy!

Some great pooch shots here.  This is mine from first day testing 5DIII with 70-200 f4 L.

Untitled by dawgfanjeff, on Flickr

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Animal Kingdom / Re: Early bird dinner

« on: April 05, 2013, 12:13:24 PM »

Nice shot!

Amazing what happens when you have your camera and you keep an eye out for wildlife.

I think you need to crop out some of the background to start, then see what you need to do from there.

sek

Longtime lurker and in need of some feedback on this image I happened to capture today. I was driving down a residential street to see a Red Tail Hawk dive and nail a grey squirrel. I make a quick u-turn on this quiet street and parked to observe this magnificent bird begin to dismantle an unsuspecting squirrel.
Captured with a 7d, 40mm, ISO100, f/5, and 1/160

In retrospect I should have opened the aperture to make the brown bird pop from the brown background

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Lenses / Re: Expecting some LARGE announcements this Monday

« on: March 30, 2013, 11:05:46 PM »

Is April Fool's starting early this year or what?

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Lenses / Re: Best sports lenses for Canon 7D

« on: March 20, 2013, 08:02:48 PM »

The 70-200 F4L is still a great lens!

I plan on getting a 70-200 f/2.8 USM IS II lens for my 7D and I want to use it for capturing American football games in the fall.  I think this lens can handle the games and the 70-200 lens has looked great on 7D videos on Youtube.  I wonder though if I should invest in another lens too.  Im still getting the 70-200 but I might want to take pics of the whole stadium and the surroundings.  The high school stadiums in Texas can be wide open and there are some wonderful sunsets that can be even more spectacular when there is a partly cloudy sky.  Palm trees in the Valley.  Mountais in El Paso.  Endless sky in The Plains of West Texas and lush trees in East Texas as well as the urban landscape of Dallas area games.  Would it be wise to get a smaller lens--like a 24-70 or a set prime lens?  Also, I hear these lenses are also great for video on a 7D.

Also, the 70-200 f/4 lens is signifigantly cheaper.  I could be able to swing that lens in a month.  Would it be wise to get it and use it for daytime settings and baseball games?  Like I said, I'd still get the 2.8 but the 70-200 f/4 looks to be a good set of glass.

One more question.  Anyone got any takes on the 28-300mm L f3.5-5.6 lens?  I havent seen too many reviews or vids on it.   Is this lens real good for sports?

Thanks for your feedback.  Still learning the 7D but so far so good.

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Should I buy the 60D or wait for the 70D?

« on: March 20, 2013, 01:26:32 AM »

To me, you have answered your own question.  The 60D does not fit your low light requirements.  Go on the cheap now, hate your pics later, then spend to upgrade.  Perhaps you need to either increase your budget, buy second hand later, or settle.

sek

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Animal Kingdom / Re: Your best animal shots!

« on: March 13, 2013, 12:31:07 AM »

Wildebeest

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Animal Kingdom / Re: Your best animal shots!

« on: March 13, 2013, 12:22:27 AM »

For me, I am not often moved by b&w, but you nailed it!  Way to go.

Desert Elephants moving down from the Mountains in the morning to get water from the valley river, thunderstorm in the background. Namibia 2011. 5DMK2, 300f/2.8 L IS V1, f11 @ 1/250th.