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Lens Gallery / Re: Canon EF135mm f/2L USM
« on: May 09, 2013, 09:26:27 AM »
Here's a sample taken with the 135L + 1.4xII extender (189mm f/2.8L 
) I love that with the Canon extender you can do a separate AFMA and get better AF results.
Strange Magic by Thousand Word Images by Dustin Abbott, on Flickr
) I love that with the Canon extender you can do a separate AFMA and get better AF results.Strange Magic by Thousand Word Images by Dustin Abbott, on Flickr
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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: dissapointed 6d 100mm f2 and 24mm 2.8 (non l)
« on: May 09, 2013, 09:23:56 AM »
I have shot enough in Arizona, USA and Southern Israel (similar harsh light during midday and dust in the air) to know that if you don't shoot at the right times of day, you WILL get harsh, flat images. Filters help, but it's a battle, even in post processing.
That dust in the air becomes a major advantage in the morning and particularly in the evening, however, producing amazing sunsets unrivaled in other environments. It's difficult when you can't control the time of day you shoot, because I think you will find that the really stunning pictures of the pyramids were almost certainly not taken at the time of day that you were shooting.
That dust in the air becomes a major advantage in the morning and particularly in the evening, however, producing amazing sunsets unrivaled in other environments. It's difficult when you can't control the time of day you shoot, because I think you will find that the really stunning pictures of the pyramids were almost certainly not taken at the time of day that you were shooting.
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Lens Gallery / Re: Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
« on: May 09, 2013, 09:20:15 AM »
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Reviews / Re: Canon wins five honours at the 2013 TIPA Awards
« on: May 08, 2013, 08:47:05 PM »I wonder what the nominees were. I'm surprised the 6D topped the 5DIII and D800.I think they fell in the previous year. MKIII received best Video DSLR and D800 received best expert DSLR
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Lens Gallery / Re: Canon EF 70-300 f/4-5.6L IS USM
« on: May 08, 2013, 10:13:04 AM »Cheers! Manually focused through the grass - as you say, was a bit too much going on for af...
That doesn't surprise me. I've been in similar situations and it is not unusual to get a LOT of hunting in that situation. I often just grab the focus ring and dial it down.
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Reviews / Re: Canon wins five honours at the 2013 TIPA Awards
« on: May 08, 2013, 10:10:20 AM »
Interesting that the 6D won over the D600. I do think that despite the apparent advantages on paper of the D600 that the 6D is the better camera.
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Lens Gallery / Re: Canon EF 70-300 f/4-5.6L IS USM
« on: May 08, 2013, 10:07:53 AM »Young Chimp, Gombe National Park, Tanzania. 70-300L, 5D3, Highish ISO
That's a great shot, particularly considering there was a lot of opportunity for the AF to get distracted.
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Reviews / Re: Canon wins five honours at the 2013 TIPA Awards
« on: May 07, 2013, 09:18:28 PM »
Is it just me, or does it seem like every company claims to win these awards?
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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: dissapointed 6d 100mm f2 and 24mm 2.8 (non l)
« on: May 07, 2013, 09:09:22 PM »
Just to add for the shot in question - I got a Cokin circular polarizer with a used copy of a 70-200 f/4L IS and after a short time of use, quickly replaced it. I found it a very inferior filter. I do have the Cokin P square filters, but only use those in certain situations.
When I went from primarily using a 60D to a 5DII, I was initially disappointed. I expected to be mesmerized, and I wasn't initially. FF sensors produce a broader range of color, and your approach to post processing has to be, by nature, somewhat different. Once I became accustomed to the new workflow, I found that that I didn't enjoy the results from the 60D nearly as much.
That being said, I saw an immediate difference when going from the 5DII to the 6D (which I now own two of). Better tonal graduation and a much cleaner output. I love them.
When I went from primarily using a 60D to a 5DII, I was initially disappointed. I expected to be mesmerized, and I wasn't initially. FF sensors produce a broader range of color, and your approach to post processing has to be, by nature, somewhat different. Once I became accustomed to the new workflow, I found that that I didn't enjoy the results from the 60D nearly as much.
That being said, I saw an immediate difference when going from the 5DII to the 6D (which I now own two of). Better tonal graduation and a much cleaner output. I love them.
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Lens Gallery / Re: Canon EF 70-300 f/4-5.6L IS USM
« on: May 07, 2013, 05:44:08 PM »So... is $1,087.32 for this lens from the Canon refurb store as good a deal as it feels like? It's slightly lower even than some completed Ebay listings for used copies. Oh well, I already ordered. I was almost totally prepared to spring for the new price anyway, so any savings are good savings. You can all feel responsible for your great shots convincing me to get yet another lens...
It's pretty hard to beat that price. They rarely get that low used (around $1200 is more typical), and this way you get some kind of warranty. Beyond that, there aren't many on the used market. I don't think it has been a volume seller and most of us that have one hang on to them!
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Reviews / Re: Review - Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD with Pictures
« on: May 07, 2013, 10:59:58 AM »@ Dustin Abbott, so I take it you like this lens and highly recommend it
Really impressive photos overall and you make a seriously strong case for this lens. Tamron should sponsor you
I would like that
And yes, I do like the lens a lot. I don't hang onto lenses that I am not crazy about or don't get used enough. I like trying new lenses and have owned quite a few. The Tamron has been a consistent winner in the various situations I have put it in, so I am very pleased with it. It is currently the only non-Canon modern lens in my bag, and one of the few non-L series lenses I own.
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Reviews / Re: Review - Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD with Pictures
« on: May 07, 2013, 08:54:50 AM »
I did a head to head this morning with my 17-40L at the same aperture (f/11) and focal length for a big landscape with a deep depth of field. I expected the 17-40L to be much better at resolving distance and throughout the frame. Very surprised to find that not the case, and the Canon still exhibited some CA at f/11 (I find the low CA a real strength of the Tamron). This lens continues to impress. Here's one I took this morning (not the BIG shot)
Salute the Dawn by Thousand Word Images by Dustin Abbott, on Flickr
Salute the Dawn by Thousand Word Images by Dustin Abbott, on Flickr
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Lens Gallery / Re: Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
« on: May 05, 2013, 08:04:54 AM »One more in the same vein. 10 sec. exposure (obviously!) and second curtain sync.
Nicely executed. Photography done right
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6D Sample Images / Re: Anything shot with a 6D
« on: May 05, 2013, 08:03:57 AM »
Really love my 6D. I find a huge difference processing images from the 6D as compared with the 5DII
Hello, Spring by Thousand Word Images by Dustin Abbott, on Flickr
Hello, Spring by Thousand Word Images by Dustin Abbott, on Flickr