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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon's Next Full Frame Camera [CR2]
« on: July 16, 2012, 07:54:18 AM »
Bring it... does this mean the MKII is going to be discontinued?
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EOS Bodies / Re: Patents - EF 600 f/5.6 DO & 800 f/5.6 DO
« on: July 12, 2012, 01:25:23 PM »
new lenses are never a bad thing... 
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EOS Bodies / Re: Joystick issue 5d mk iii
« on: July 11, 2012, 03:16:37 PM »Huh, mine is doing just fine. That's really crappy. That really should be covered by the warranty.
It may well be... unfortunately I went grey market
Dude that sucks... i would be soooo pissed off. good luck!
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EOS Bodies / Re: shooting canon gear (5d) in extreme cold (siberia)
« on: July 10, 2012, 11:17:49 AM »
Was in Canada a couple of years ago, taking pics when it was -24°c with a Canon 450D and kit lens... both held up fine, being dragged around all day, in and out of cold/heat... even though its isn't meant to be used below 0°c... you'll be fine! Have fun!
Have fun!
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EOS Bodies / Re: New Product Announcement Invites for July 23, 2012
« on: July 10, 2012, 11:04:16 AM »141
EOS Bodies / Re: New Product Announcement Invites for July 23, 2012
« on: July 10, 2012, 10:52:05 AM »
Bring it... whatever it is... We all throught the 40mm was an odd one, but appears to be a popular!!! Maybe they will surprise us again! then again, probably not! 
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Site Information / Re: Optical Technician ?
« on: July 10, 2012, 05:51:29 AM »
If memory serves the former Lytro CEO Ren Ng came up with his design during his PhD...
I would suggest that doing a solid physics/materials undergrad, followed by a PhD in a optical lab of some sort (developing telescopes for nasa or the likes) might be the best... coming out of a PhD with pioneering technology is usually better than coming out with known technology... by definition, known technology can be taught!
Crazy idea, contact Canon/leica and ask what their designers/engineers did?
Good luck
I would suggest that doing a solid physics/materials undergrad, followed by a PhD in a optical lab of some sort (developing telescopes for nasa or the likes) might be the best... coming out of a PhD with pioneering technology is usually better than coming out with known technology... by definition, known technology can be taught!
Crazy idea, contact Canon/leica and ask what their designers/engineers did?
Good luck
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Software & Accessories / Re: PixStics
« on: July 10, 2012, 02:19:29 AM »
Looks awesome...
Tried it on 65 jpegs (large as i have edited them), and got stuck at "processing 65 of 65" for about 10 mins now. I guess it is due to the large number of photos? Does the file size make a difference (apart from maybe eating up some ram)?
Good work, i really like it... hopefully i can check out my results soon/
Tried it on 65 jpegs (large as i have edited them), and got stuck at "processing 65 of 65" for about 10 mins now. I guess it is due to the large number of photos? Does the file size make a difference (apart from maybe eating up some ram)?
Good work, i really like it... hopefully i can check out my results soon/
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Lenses / Re: Patent - Canon EF 24-70 f/2.8L IS
« on: July 09, 2012, 03:57:55 AM »
Tamron 24-70 VC= 1000€
Canon 24-70 I = 1200€
Canon 24-70 II = 2300€
from what I gather (i do not own any of these lenses, much to the pitty), the Tamron is egual to, if not better than the Canon mkI in optical quality and is ~20% cheaper AND has VC. The Mk II is hailed to have supirior optics, but no IS and costs 2.3x the price... An IS version of MkI or MkII would be closer to 3000€ (as dilbert suggested), 3x the price of the Tamron... Seems a little overpriced!
I honestly think Canon is not in the most competative position for its standard 24-70 zooms... they are pricing themselves out of the race...
Competition is always good, any new lens from any maker is good for all of us, directly or indirectly! I say, let canon bring an IS version out, let it be stupidly overpriced, and let them learn their lesson!
Canon 24-70 I = 1200€
Canon 24-70 II = 2300€
from what I gather (i do not own any of these lenses, much to the pitty), the Tamron is egual to, if not better than the Canon mkI in optical quality and is ~20% cheaper AND has VC. The Mk II is hailed to have supirior optics, but no IS and costs 2.3x the price... An IS version of MkI or MkII would be closer to 3000€ (as dilbert suggested), 3x the price of the Tamron... Seems a little overpriced!
I honestly think Canon is not in the most competative position for its standard 24-70 zooms... they are pricing themselves out of the race...
Competition is always good, any new lens from any maker is good for all of us, directly or indirectly! I say, let canon bring an IS version out, let it be stupidly overpriced, and let them learn their lesson!
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Lenses / Re: Canon EF 24-70 f/2.8L II Delayed Again
« on: July 05, 2012, 09:39:23 AM »
I can see Tamron smiling right about now! 
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Lenses / Re: Is there a best time to buy new lenses...?
« on: July 05, 2012, 08:23:15 AM »
The best time is when you need it!
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Lenses / Re: Canon's new 24-70 2.8L II ship date
« on: July 05, 2012, 08:18:30 AM »Hi I am new to this forum I want to ask you let say if I buy 24-70 II lens and I am using Canon T4i what will be the Pros & Cons ? Please advice
The pros are that you're using a lens with sealing and excellent sharpness (well, I guess, the lens isn't here yet). The cons are you're throwing money away and carry dead weight because the crop sensor only uses the center of L glass that is sharp even on the borders. Further cons are that you don't have IS like on the 17-55/2.8 and that the zoom range doesn't include "wide" on crop (24x1.6). Unless you want to upgrade to ff, this is clearly not the lens to get.
+1 17-55 is an excellent lens for Crop...
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Third Party Manufacturers / Re: Tamron EF 24-70 f/2.8 VC in Stock & Quick MTF Review
« on: July 05, 2012, 07:50:40 AM »In heavy rain, I tend to seek shelter :-)
haha, true... thanks for the info... i guess you're right!
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Third Party Manufacturers / Re: Tamron EF 24-70 f/2.8 VC in Stock & Quick MTF Review
« on: July 05, 2012, 05:57:49 AM »Thanks and sorry if it is mentioned somwhere obvious and i'm being blind!
Yes, it has sealing (and a solid build quality). That's one big advantage over say the the ef-s 17-55. Look at reviews again like http://www.photozone.de/canon_eos_ff/741-tamron2470f28eosff
The reviews look great, i'm convinced, but it says "Moisture resistant construction"... i guess my question is how resistant is it? Has anyone done a review on that yet??? I know that the canons are pretty well sealed, how does the tamron stack up in comparison?
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Third Party Manufacturers / Re: Macbook pro retina advice
« on: July 05, 2012, 04:29:45 AM »
Buy the MBP then buy a larger display for at home??? just another option!