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Speedlites, Printers, Accessories / Re: Advice on 1st flash

« on: Today at 07:28:36 AM »

On camera 430 ex II

Off camera 600 ex rt (recommend as this is where you'll likely end up sooner or later)

Budget - Yongnuo YN 568 ex

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Third Party Manufacturers / Re: Olympus OMD EM5 or 6D

« on: May 23, 2013, 07:42:45 AM »

I think something I'm looking for is definitely not point and shoot (think: something with a viewfinder).

Thanks for all the advice so far, but I'm really considering the EM5 just because of the smaller profile.
If I intend to shoot with a 6D, its profile is much larger and would probably attract more attention. I believe the less attention that I attract, the more focused I will be when composing..
The 6D also lacks weather sealing ("splashproof", fine.)...

Oh, and one last consideration... I am a student so I don't have few thousand dollars to pull out my arse.
Thus, another plus for the lower priced, Olympus camera.
Sigh.

Maybe I should just give up and start using film (I do have an AE-1 and an AT-1 in my closet)...

Why are people all of a sudden scared of being noticed with a camera? Be confident with your equipment. Point it like you mean it. Otherwise whats the point?

In Japan just about every Jim Bob and his uncle has a camera and they take pictures of just about anything.

I get a lot of curious people enquiring about my 7D and what lens I use. Perfect time to chat to them and maybe get a picture of them too!

If you want discreet an iPhone is just as good as any p&s. it's better in fact cos its more useful!!

yeah well you should visit great britain or the usa.   

then you will notice you are one the same level as a suspected peadophile or terrorist.

did you really not noticed how problematic it is in some countrys to take pictures in public?
i mean... the internet is full of reports and videos about this.

and no.. after a dozend such discussions you don´t have time nor lust to discuss you rights with the police or security guys.
 
while the gov. is monitoring every street corner... photographer (especially with a DSLR) are forbidden to take pictures.

http://lauren.vortex.com/archive/001022.html

http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/photo-news/535627/police-reasonably-suspected-photographer-was-terrorist

http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/photo-news/535630/photographer-in-police-picture-ban-sparks-met-probe-update-3-15pm

http://www.yugatech.com/photography/that-no-photography-allowed-policy/

http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php?topic=2018.0

http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php?topic=2360.msg50352#msg50352

Been to Hong Kong, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, the Philippines and Australia. I'm from the UK and that was the only place I ever had police question me. Yes it annoys me but hey I didn't do anything wrong or break any laws. Why should I sweat it. (By the way I am of Pakistani descent and yeah I do get the "terrorist" stare). However what half wit terrorist goes around with a 5D mark II and a 70-200 lens? Yeah if I was a terrorist do u think I would be using that? Twats! (Referring to police).

My point is, if you look like you are on a job (tripod, bag, vest etc) they'll just leave you be. You could also get permission from local authorities before you shoot, that way you are covered if cops turn up.

I think this "guy with a camera must be up to no good" stigma needs to be corrected.

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Lenses / Re: 50mm.. Upgrade or not?

« on: May 23, 2013, 07:27:17 AM »

Some great points made, which has pretty much made my decision....

I think I will stick with the 1.4 for now and see what happens with the 50 range in the next 12 months. Although, I am now tempted by the 35L again, as from all the reviews I read its way better than the 50L so this introduces another question... Is the 35L a worthwhile investment when I have the 24-70II, I would only be shooting it at 1.4-1.8 if I had one so I guess its down to if its good enough to make me wanna use it over the 24-70II for bokeh shots.

Does anyone else find that when you have money to buy gear you just cant find the right gear? lol

Yes, I wanted Canon to make a cheap 35 1.4 non L without IS and also a mid priced updataed 50 1.4 non L but neither of these materialized. The Sigma has been on my radar for a while. Just waiting for Canon to do something.

35 is the new 50 my friend, especially if you have a crop body 

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Third Party Manufacturers / Re: Olympus OMD EM5 or 6D

« on: May 23, 2013, 02:08:53 AM »

I think something I'm looking for is definitely not point and shoot (think: something with a viewfinder).

Thanks for all the advice so far, but I'm really considering the EM5 just because of the smaller profile.
If I intend to shoot with a 6D, its profile is much larger and would probably attract more attention. I believe the less attention that I attract, the more focused I will be when composing..
The 6D also lacks weather sealing ("splashproof", fine.)...

Oh, and one last consideration... I am a student so I don't have few thousand dollars to pull out my arse.
Thus, another plus for the lower priced, Olympus camera.
Sigh.

Maybe I should just give up and start using film (I do have an AE-1 and an AT-1 in my closet)...

Why are people all of a sudden scared of being noticed with a camera? Be confident with your equipment. Point it like you mean it. Otherwise whats the point?

In Japan just about every Jim Bob and his uncle has a camera and they take pictures of just about anything.

I get a lot of curious people enquiring about my 7D and what lens I use. Perfect time to chat to them and maybe get a picture of them too!

If you want discreet an iPhone is just as good as any p&s. it's better in fact cos its more useful!!

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Lenses / Re: Do you wish your 70-200L were black?

« on: May 23, 2013, 01:54:21 AM »

Be glad they don't come in bright hot pink with flashing LED lights! Perfect for wildlife! 

I wonder which would be better on safari? Black or "putty"?

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Lenses / Re: 50mm.. Upgrade or not?

« on: May 22, 2013, 10:40:09 AM »

I think it's mostly the price that people grudge about it. They feel that for the extra amount you pay the lens isn't "that much sharper".

There's not really much of an alternative, is there? I mean there's a Sigma 50mm but some say the AF is unreliable. No lens is perfect.

If fifty is your bread an butter then you will benefit from the upgrade as it will be more reliable and less likely to break while on a paid job. That in itself is prob worth the upgrade.

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Lenses / Re: 50mm.. Upgrade or not?

« on: May 22, 2013, 10:05:19 AM »

If you need the bokeh then yeah get it otherwise your 24-70II should cover any need for primes in that focal range, a 50L seems superfulous to me.

Also you will want at least sone of the persons face in focus for wedding and make up so going down to f/1.2 isn't really ideal. I think f/2.8 is shallow enough on a FF camera for portraits.

If you want to do other artistic stuff then thats a different story.

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Third Party Manufacturers / Re: Olympus OMD EM5 or 6D

« on: May 22, 2013, 04:50:25 AM »

Another vote for the 6D. Had a play around with it today at a store. I'd also say get it with body only and use the saved pennies for a decent prime lens like a 50mm f1.4 or Siggy 35 1.4, the 24-105 is good but not gonna wow you and I feel the 6D needs some decent fast glass to compliment it's low light ability.

Midrange zooms will lead to midrange photos. Get creative with primes.

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Software & Accessories / Re: Screen protector question

« on: May 21, 2013, 10:37:21 PM »

I use or used (can't remember if I have taken it off!) a Kenko screen protector. Though its mainly to make cleaning a lot easier and prevent scratches. I wonder are DSLR screens scratch resistant? My iPhone screen seems pretty tough and doesn't need protection so I wonder if my camera does?

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Unimpressed with 6D + 24-105. Am I doing something wrong?

« on: May 21, 2013, 01:27:29 AM »

I am having the same underwhelming experience with my 6D and 24-105. But I've no idea how to tell if it needs any afma done. Or how much. Or where. Help? Lol 

Search : Dottune MFA method or buy Reikan Focal.

Link : http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1187247/0

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Unimpressed with 6D + 24-105. Am I doing something wrong?

« on: May 20, 2013, 09:24:59 PM »

In my experience taking pictures of things in and around your house is not a good test of anything. Everything looks crap. Go out and do some portraits or landscapes. Shoot into the sun to test flare and contrast. Shoot in pitch black to test AF. Take night city shots with long shutter speeds.

I pretty sure if you took that pic with an iphone 5 it would look the same too.

Similar thing happened to me when I got my 7D and 17-55. According to Focal it needed +5. Yeah that made a freakin huge difference. Also how you process the RAW file will make a difference. I notice the full frame images hold up better over aps-c.

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EOS Bodies / Re: How will Canon respond to Magic Lantern's raw video hack?

« on: May 19, 2013, 10:07:08 PM »

Canon don't need an answer as it's a hack. They will simply state that the 5D III was not designed to be used in that way, wether it can or not. It's like modifiying a car engine to go faster. The car manufacturer doesn't have to answer to those mods so why does Canon? I bet you could make a 5D III do all sorts of things if you really tried!

I do wonder about their higher end video cameras though. Though doesn't this hack only let you record for a short period of time? Most working pros wouldn't really care for that would they? I hardly see the BBC (or whoever uses that expensive stuff) going out to buy a bunch of 5D IIIs for their film crew and then hacking them with ML.

Someone also mentioned ergonomics in a similar post. Plenty of reasons Canon won't be bothered much by this. They'll sell more 5D 3 and maybe one or two less C100s.  End of the day they'll still be making bank and laugh about their profits!

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Lighting / Re: Speedlites help

« on: May 18, 2013, 06:10:47 AM »

Hello Family want some ideas on speed lights

I was given three brand new speedlites by my sister who went from Canon to Nikon and knew i was starting to get real deep into photography
1 Canon 600ex-rt
1 yongnuo yn568ex
1 yongnuo yn565ex
and
4 yongnuo YN-622C triggers




Ok I was wondering I'm I ok. Im i missing anything do i need anything I wanted the Canon Transmitter ST-E3

Please help

Why did she move to Nikon?

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Lighting / Re: Emergency help-wedding tomorrow

« on: May 18, 2013, 06:06:59 AM »

magic lantern on the 5dm2 the one it seems to work on.
Did the wedding today and still had troubles.
It is like when in av and ettl the camera and flash do not communicate(may also be in other mode but just not manual) no matter how i change the settings it is still blown out by a considerable amount. And this is with iso static at 100. no and the aperture set at what ever applicable for photo. and high speed sync to ensure it can acquire necessary shutter speed.   
It is driving me nuts. in Manual mode on camera i can get it but i feel like i used to us AV and ETTL all the time.
probably me just not knowing how flash is working.

Thats because in Av mode the sync speed is limiting the shutter speed. You'll need to put it in manual and then use high speed sync on your flash. Only prob is now the power is reduced so you'll need to add about +2 FEC.

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EOS Bodies - For Video / Re: Help with transition shooting from dark place to light place

« on: May 15, 2013, 09:17:13 PM »

What about saving C1 on the mode dial for indoor and C2 as outdoor then just switch? Or would that be too obvious? Maybe if you wait for a doorway or something? Maybe with some post editing included?