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Software & Accessories / Re: Is there a good looking camera bag anywhere in the world??

« on: September 05, 2012, 10:44:24 PM »

I have the domke j-2 and it looks pretty good.  Bigger bag but I think they make a bit smaller one.  Shoulder bag with tons of room.

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Third Party Manufacturers / Re: Your Ultimate Gear (wish)list

« on: September 05, 2012, 06:51:59 PM »

Leica m9-p along with the 50 .95 as well as the 35 1.4.

Next on the list would be the 85 1.2 and another 5d3 would be grand. 

There are more that I want but this would be ideal.

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Lenses / Re: Renting a Wedding Lens

« on: September 03, 2012, 04:50:46 PM »

85L is hot garbage.  70-200 is nice to have for ceremony coverage but that 85.  So good.

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Third Party Manufacturers / 1964 Leica m3 with 50 and 90

« on: August 28, 2012, 04:28:11 AM »

How much do you think a combo like that would sell for?  That is all the technical information I have on the gear, a Leica m3 paired with a 50mm and 90mm 2.8.

Thoughts?  I haven't been able to get any serial numbers and I have tried ebay with no luck really.

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Lenses / Re: 85mm f/1.2 ii or 135mm f/2

« on: August 27, 2012, 02:44:14 PM »

Your 70-200 is the bees knees for sure.  I wish I could afford that lens.  The 135 is 100% absolutely as awesome as everyone says it is.  Sharp wide open (how many primes can say that) and dat compression, but in reality the 85 has that more shallow depth of field and 85 is, for me, the optimal fov along with that shallow dof, creates a great lens.  The autofocus is slow, yes, but slower than manual focus?  Also, if you plan on using the 1.2 for anything else besides studio or you know you have the time to get the shot then you should be using 70-200.  If you've got the time to focus and get that shot with the 1.2, then it'll be a better lens.

Again, just my opinion.

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Lenses / Re: Likeliness of a Canon EF 14-24 2.8 anytime soon?

« on: August 27, 2012, 02:40:26 PM »

It would be nice to have this lens but I worry about the filter thread size of the 14-24 if it is ever released.  (Probably have to pick up a filter holder system from Lee or something).  That fov would be a welcomed change though.

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Lenses / Re: 85mm f/1.2 ii or 135mm f/2

« on: August 27, 2012, 02:38:42 PM »

You have 70-200 for the range and compression, while I own the 135 and its a sexy lens, the 85 creates that look that the 135 cannot.  Also with the minimum focusing distance is about the same on the 85 and the 135, I can still get a better fov with the 85 1.8 than I can the 135.  I'd prefer to have 85 + 70-200 rather than 135 and 70-200.

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Lens Gallery / Re: Canon EF135mm f/2L USM

« on: August 25, 2012, 04:57:48 AM »

Won't put the img tags around the link since its NSFW, but this is 5d3 + 135 @ 1/40th at 2500 iso:

http://imgur.com/a/gpYlt#0

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5D MK III Sample Images / Re: Wedding Photography Photos - 5d MK III

« on: August 22, 2012, 08:59:13 PM »

My favorite two from one of the last weddings I've shot:




www.KurtStevensPhotography.com
www.Facebook.com/KurtStevensPhotography

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Software & Accessories / Re: Gitzo tripod/head recomendation for travel

« on: August 21, 2012, 09:23:37 PM »

I just got my gitzo 1830 series one and Gitzo 1780QR and it'll run me about $400 to $500, there was a massive rebate.  Its only around 4 lbs but the head holds 17lbs (way more than a 5d3 + grip + 70-200 2.8 would weigh) and I'm happy.  Love it. 

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Software & Accessories / Re: Magic Lantern 2.3 Available as Free Download

« on: August 20, 2012, 08:34:52 PM »

Thanks!

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Software & Accessories / Re: Magic Lantern 2.3 Available as Free Download

« on: August 20, 2012, 08:23:18 PM »

Does this work on the 5d3?  I've not heard a yes or no.  Can anyone confirm?

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5D MK III Sample Images / Re: The Milky Way, portrait edition (5d mkiii and astrophotography)

« on: August 20, 2012, 02:40:06 AM »

I'm in Fort Collins all the time, would love to go shoot some stars with you sometime.  Let me know.  Great shot by the way.

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Landscape / Re: Perseid Meteor Shower. Share your photos.

« on: August 13, 2012, 08:22:31 PM »

Risc32 you should look at the shutterboss: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/749827-REG/Vello_RC_C2_ShutterBoss_Timed_Remote_for.html

I have 5d3 + 16-35 as well, I have noticed some vingetting on the wide end as well.  There is a huge difference between 30 and 40 some odd seconds based off the previously mentioned rule of 600.  I'm in the same boat as you selling 16-35 for 24 1.4, I am still on the line but I'm leaning towards keeping 16-35.  The reason?  16mm.  Yes its 2.8 and not as sharp as the 1.4 but 16mm is too good for stars.

I'm looking into magic lantern and seeing if its supported on the 5d3 since they have a built in intervelometer. 

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Software & Accessories / Re: Magic Lantern with full support for 5d2 soon!

« on: August 13, 2012, 05:46:50 PM »

I saw on their twitter feed that it'll work on the 5d3, but am not totally convinced.  Does anyone know if this will work on the 5d3?