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EOS Bodies / Re: 60D or t4i?

« on: November 25, 2012, 03:30:51 PM »

1)only the 60d is sealed, but not well enough for a downpour. Either camera could be used in a light drizzle.
2)only the t4i has video autofocus, put for photos both will work pretty much the same.
3)sadly both cameras will be discontinued in January, so there will be a new substitute for either. If you can't wait, get the t4i, it has a new processor, so it performs better, and the processor has been tested. The only issue, is that the video af is slow, and there were specific models on which the grip changed color but those were recalled and they have fixed the issue since.
4) the weight off the 60d is a bit hefty, and will weigh on you at the end of the day. The t4i will perform the same, it's just in a smaller body, it will fit in your purse without making your shoulder hurt.
5) battery life, I don't know, but will be enough either way, on a vacation, just charge it up at night and your set. The touch screen is ok, just remember it isn't a smart phone, so give the camera a second before you start clicking it rapidly over and over, it has to shift the glass for live view (LCD view) shooting.

So in conclusion, the cameras are very much the same, and you won't notice a difference in image quality. You pay for what you get, the bit of extra $$$ is just for a more solid body, if you think you're going to drop the camera accession ally, the 60d would be a worthy investment.

Lens wise, a canon 75-300 F4-5.6 or a canon 70-300 f4-5.6 is usm if you have the money, would make a great telephoto.

Standard zoom would come in a kit

60d:18-135 3.5-5.6 is

T4i: 18-135 3.5-5.6 is STM II

So again, the t4i really does everything better, it is just smaller.

But if I could choose, I'd go for the t4i with the kit lens! And with the saved money, get the 70-300. You get a smaller, lighter camera, and then you have better lenses.

Have fun shooting

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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon's roadmap

« on: November 25, 2012, 02:56:28 PM »

Thanks for all the replies guys!
But in response to those who think I'm bashing canon, I'm not, I'm just asking opinion on where canon is going, and seeing how prices have affected, amateurs, or people with smaller incomes. Everything canon makes is top-notch, even the 6d will probably best the Nikon d600. But canon should open up more, offer cheaper 2.8s, put is in the lenses that matter, like a new 50 1.4, and think about the aps-c crowd.

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EOS Bodies / Canon's roadmap

« on: November 25, 2012, 12:24:41 AM »

Canon's road through the photography world has become very bumpy, and I think many people have gotten lost.
Please help the community, and comment, add, or correct.

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EOS Bodies / Re: What will be the issue with the 6D

« on: November 25, 2012, 12:01:39 AM »

I own a 60D and I actually prefer the 60D buttons (those beside the top LCD) compare to 7D buttons. One button, one function... clean and simple. 

Some people or companies think that computer mice with two buttons confuse people - for me I'd like more functions to be available next to the lcd, but it's hardly essential for me.

The thing I really like about the 60d layout is that I can do nearly everything with the right hand, and I'm ok with the multicontroller (I have never used a joystick camera body) - so if the 6d builds on this Rebel-type layout it might not be pr0 but it seems to work for a lot of people, including me.

Got a little bit of a hard time when I used my friends' 60D in a party but I'd say it's not that hard to get used to it.  After around 30 mins, I got the hang of it.  True, it's easy to control it with one hand just like my 500D and that's what I'm looking for when I get my first FF camera.  I've used 5D2 but coming from 500D controls, I'd say it's a little bit harder for me to get accustomed to it since you need both of your hands.

I guess canon's buttons are like a love/hate relationship 

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Lenses / Re: 6d Kid Lens

« on: November 24, 2012, 11:56:16 AM »

The 24-70 could be a supply and demand trick for the 24-105, they may just not produce a lot of 24-70 f4, because more people would go for the 24-10, and the prices should then even out, people would have to choose.

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EOS Bodies / Re: What will be the issue with the 6D

« on: November 24, 2012, 11:49:50 AM »

Really, the only problems I have are 3 things. The wifi is small, and either won't work for long ranges, or will drain too mush battery. The gps will be like new apple maps, because, it's experimental. And lastly the buttons, the original 60d's buttons were horrible, so I'm a little upset they are throwing the 6d in a 60d body.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Possible positive 6D surprise? Should I wait?

« on: November 24, 2012, 11:44:43 AM »

They are right, the 6d will have an edge, for the same reason the 1dx has better iOS, because the pixels are bigger, and gather more "stuff". Look at digital rev's 1dx video on YouTube, you will see what they're talking about.

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Lenses / Re: 6d Kid Lens

« on: November 21, 2012, 08:51:34 PM »

It might end up being a kit lens, they knock off 200 or 300 if bought with a body.  The 24-105mm L is a better kit lens imho.

I think 24-105L being a better kit will entirely be dependent on 24-70 performance.  For most people, they would want to get the macro capability of 24-70, food, flower, insect photography which is something you'll always encounter during travels 6D being marketed as a "travel" camera.

I think you have that entirely correct, with the exception of the fact that people then may have to carry along a 70-200/300

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Lenses / 35mm 1.4 vs. 50mm 1.2: aps-c upgrade

« on: November 21, 2012, 06:16:23 PM »

If I were to upgrade to a 7d or the future 7d replacement what should I upgrade to for my standard lens.
I currently have a 50mm 1.8 and a 28mm 1.8. And I want to upgrade to some l glass. I will give my 50mm 1.8 to my brother who is beginning with his rebel. The question is, should I keep the 28mm and get the 50mm 1.2, making a 40mm and 80mm equivalent. Or should I sell the 28 and get the 35mm 1.4, which will make a 55mm equivalent. These are my options for portraits. I have a wide angle, and a telephoto already, so these are portrait specific.
Or, could this be an easy sacrifice of $500 by selling the 28, and getting the canon 50mm 1.2 along with the new sigma 35mm 1.4

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Lenses / Re: X-mas: 16-35mm 2.8 ii vs. canon 50mm 1.2

« on: November 18, 2012, 07:20:27 PM »

50L.  A TS-E 17 or 24 might be better for landscapes than the 16-35L II.

Return I need versatility, what I have now is the 70-200 mm 2.8 is ii, so a 16-35 and a 50 will give a good range. I don'to shoot on a field or a court, I shoot on a boat for competitive sailing, that is really besides the question. Because I otherwise shoot portraits/landscapes. But now that I think about it, I should probably get the 50mm 1.2l, I borrowed it one time and loved it, and I make $$$ off of portraits, so maybe for now is the best option, I could always just grab a 17-40, or pick up the 16-35 after a price drop for the 14-24 release.
And when I do shoot indoors for my younger brothers highschool basketball game, it might come in handy.

Thanks so much guys, but I am still open to opinions

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Lenses / Re: X-mas: 16-35mm 2.8 ii vs. canon 50mm 1.2

« on: November 18, 2012, 07:10:55 PM »

Great to hear, what may help, is that I currently use a rebel, but I'm moving up to eithe a 1d mark iv or 5d ii next year, since I've saved up enough, I could buy either now, but I'm lacking some stuff. My only super wide is my 18-55, but I also have a 50mm 1.8. My worry, is not having a sufficient lens for a future upgrade, but I could always ask to borrow money from my parents or hold off till.

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Lenses / X-mas: 16-35mm 2.8 ii vs. canon 50mm 1.2

« on: November 18, 2012, 10:13:15 AM »

hey, guys, trying to decide which lens i should go for for X-mas.
the two lenses are the lenses above. i have enough money to buy one. so which one should i chooses. i specialize in sports, portraits, and landscapes, so i want to choose, what would be better first. please also consider a 14-24 2.8 and a 50mm 1.2 ii. example, if i get the 16-35 now, i'll get the 50mm ii later.

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Lenses / Re: List of rumored lenses

« on: November 15, 2012, 10:34:05 AM »

Why is it that so many people want an EF 24-70mm lens with IS ?

There's been reports of QC issues with the current EF 24-70mm (focusing problems, etc.).

Also, an H-IS version of this mid-range zoom would give you more control in low-light situations.

Two more reasons:
1-If it was H-IS, it would be even better for video, and video seems to be big for Canon (and growing for that matter).

2-Some people like to use that nice sharp lens stopped down sometimes (say for landscape), but they don't always have a tripod (happens to me all the time); IS could be really handy in a situation like that.  It is basically taking one of the most used lenses, and giving it one more tool.

But the 24-70 is a portrait lens, canon wants pros to invest in other gear. And if you really want to stop down for landscapes, you will use a tripod, or otherwise use flash. Get the 24-70 f4 is if the is, and stopped down sharpness is important. This lens and the 85mm 1.2 are some of the lenses that I wished they didn't put on aperture blades, if you need to stop down, there is an alternative.

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Lenses / Re: Help!! 17 TS-E vs 16-35 II vs 17-40 vs 14II vs. Tokina 16-28 2.8 for Landscapes

« on: November 15, 2012, 10:27:38 AM »

The 17mm and the 17-40 for your trip.
-the ts-e is a ts-e, you'll need it for the sharpness and the tilt/shift effect
The 17-40 will work for trave, plus you can stop it down more

-keep the 14mm it has less distortion than any of your other lenses at their minimum zoom
-16-35 vs. 16-28 tricky

The 16-35 is able to hold filters, and has the extra 7mm at the long end. But the 16-35 is designed more for portraits.
The 16-28 is comparable to the Nikon 14-24 2.8, and has less vinyetting.
If you intent to have a landscape lens, keep the 16-28, sell the 16-35, and buy some filter holder equipment.
I'd keep the 16-28 if you like it
You'll have a pretty good set up
17mm ts-e:your tilt shift "master" lens
17-40: go everywhere do everything wide-angle/portrait zoom
14mm:stellar ultra wide angle, designed for landscapes, and scenery, really sharp. It will be your ts-e 17mm with af
16-28: the best landscape zoom, best for landscapes, scenery, wide-images, etc. for those situations wher composition is important.

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Speedlites, Printers, Accessories / Re: Any chance of 1D IV and 600EX compatibility in the future?

« on: November 14, 2012, 03:09:09 PM »

I honestly don't believe so sorry, they want to get people who want the 600rt to buy a new dslr. Although if you like the 1d mark iv for for the crop, the supposed 7d mark ii should fit your needs. Selling your 1d mark iv could get you a 5d iii and the 7d. Sorry to break the bad news, but Canon is trying to pull money out of people since they can't make a billion any more.