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Third Party Manufacturers / Re: Pocket Camera

« on: January 09, 2013, 09:18:08 AM »

I carry a G9 that fits in my jeans front pocket without a problem, its a little fat but not too bad. It's having lens extension issues and I'm looking to replace it and have been leaning toward the RX100. The fast lens of the G15 is making the choice harder tbough.

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Third Party Manufacturers / Pocket Camera

« on: January 08, 2013, 10:34:32 PM »

Simple question. What pocket camera what you get to always have with you? G15? RX100? P7100? Lumix DMC-LX7? Something else?

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EOS Bodies / Re: Got this here itch

« on: January 07, 2013, 12:46:06 PM »

Just for the sake of argument, say the cameras are out on the market. The question you have to ask yourself is, do I want to spend $8000+ on a pro style studio camera or a sub $2000 pro-am camera?

These cameras won't be anywhere near the same league.

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PowerShot / Re: Canon Announces The PowerShot N

« on: January 07, 2013, 11:02:35 AM »

This is one of the ugliest cameras I've ever seen.

Actually, it's quite elegant.

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EOS Bodies / Re: An EOS 3D Mention [CR1]

« on: December 28, 2012, 10:25:21 PM »

I agree with above post, naming the camera '3D' sounds like a really bad idea if it does not have any 3-D image features. Sure, some Canon users will understand the naming history. But, everyone else will be confused or annoyed with a camera called the 'EOS 3D' that does not shoot in 3-D - it sounds dumb. I hope Canon knows better than to use that name. It's a marketing fail waiting to happen.

Isn't it past time to drop the D altogether? It isn't necessary to distinguish digital cameras from film cameras anymore.

Just call it the EOS 3 and put eye controlled focus like the original! And just drop in a 24MP sensor without an AA filter, that would be perfect.

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Technical Support / Re: Repairing Scratches - 5D MKIII

« on: December 27, 2012, 09:29:48 PM »

I can only imagine how much better Elliot Erwitt would have been if his camera didn't look like this.

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Third Party Manufacturers / Re: Non-Bayer arrays; how is Fuji the only one to have thought of this?

« on: December 20, 2012, 09:46:22 PM »

Not exactly true - Sigma has the Foveon. The SD9, not only had no bayer filter, but no AA filter or MICROLENSES! In theory, this is better, in reality, not so much.

In what reality doesn't the Foveon work? Have you seen the images the DP2M produces, the detail that camera produces is astonishing. Especially for the price.

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Software & Accessories / Re: Stop Using Instagram

« on: December 18, 2012, 09:19:19 PM »

Read more: http://lightbox.time.com/2012/12/18/unfiltered-photographers-react-to-instagrams-new-terms/#ixzz2FRfSat4O

Read that link, then followed the link at the bottom to here.

Sounds like Instagram are trying to confuse people with this line: "Instagram users own their content and Instagram does not claim any ownership rights over your photos."

That's not the point, Instagram. The point is that by using Instagram, you retain ownership and copyright but you give Instagram a royalty free and unlimited license to use and sell your stuff. In fact, not only are you letting them use it, but by retaining ownership yourself, YOU are responsible for legal liability.

It's like this: You own a car (photo). By putting BrandX Petrol in your car (using Instagram), you are letting anyone from BrandX drive your car, and they can let anyone else drive your car, and make money by letting others drive your car (Instagram can sell your photos to others). And if anyone of these (potentially unlimited number of) people driving your car hits and kills anyone, you pay for their healthcare/funeral.

Scary stuff.

Nice pickup. There was a lot said in that post but nothing said that they won't use images in the future, just that they have no plans to right now. I'm glad I don't use it.

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Software & Accessories / Re: Stop Using Instagram

« on: December 18, 2012, 05:34:13 PM »

Just read this, not sure how well that would stand up in court but I wouldn't want to be the one to find out. Bolding is mine.

"According to the changes, effective January 16, 2013, any photograph posted on Instagram’s service can be repackaged and sold by Instagram for advertising purposes without the user’s knowledge or consent.  In addition, by agreeing to the new terms, users are responsible for any legal claims that may result from the promotion or use of their images.

Long story short: Instagram can use your content to increase their revenue, and if a legal claim is brought against the company regarding how these images have been used, you (the user) might be responsible for the damages."



Read more: http://lightbox.time.com/2012/12/18/unfiltered-photographers-react-to-instagrams-new-terms/#ixzz2FRfSat4O

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Third Party Manufacturers / Re: Nikon patent for digital back for 35mm SLR

« on: December 18, 2012, 01:46:29 PM »

I'd love something like that for my EOS 3. I doubt Canon would ever do it but some 3rd party manufacturer might. I can still dream, can't I?

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Lenses / Re: Patent: A New Canon EF 50 f/1.2 & Suggestion of a Full Frame Mirrorless?

« on: December 16, 2012, 10:19:31 PM »

Thought more about it. Instead of FF mirrorless, it may well be a fixed lens camera, like the RX1. If it's a fixed lens camera, AF speed should not be an issue. So, we may see a battle between Sony 35 mm f/2 FF compact and Canon 50 mm f/2 FF compact.

Canon has never really played to THAT small a niche customer. There are rumors of a FF NEX coming out and I think that is where they are going. I'd like to see this camera do away with the AA filter and have extreme detail and sharpness.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Are you really serious about 6D?

« on: December 13, 2012, 10:12:30 AM »

My first Canon camera was an AE-1 back in the 70s and I moved to an F1 after that. Back then I would say Canon and Nikon were on equal ground even though the vast majority of pros shot Nikon. Then EOS came and the pros bailed on Nikon because of the AF and IS in the glass.

Today no one can deny that the sensors Nikon uses are far better in terms of detail and DR. If Canon continues to put out sub par sensors the pros will go back to Nikon. Canon is lagging behind and they need to get back in the game on sensor tech.
I was considering a 6D but the difference in the sensors between the 6D and D600 are just so far apart its hard to justify getting a 6D.

 Having the best glass in the world doesnt make much difference if the sensor can't record the capability of the lens. Back in the film days you had a choice of what film to use with your glass. Now you don't have a choice in the sensor you can put in your camera and that sensor is just as important as the glass in front of it.

I won't bail on Canon but I am disappointed in Canon's sensors right now and I just may have to wait longer for better sensors.

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Lenses / Re: Best lenses for canon 5D mark iii or 6D

« on: December 06, 2012, 10:30:49 PM »

I know you said only between the 6D and mk3 but if I was shooting street I'd go with a NEX 5 or 7 and RX100. Both small, light and not in your face like an SLR with a fat lens on it would be.

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Contests / Re: Gura Gear Giveaway!

« on: December 06, 2012, 10:09:39 PM »

GIMME GIMME GIMME!!!!!

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Third Party Manufacturers / Re: 6D Need To Change Something..

« on: October 23, 2012, 09:31:14 PM »

Sigma DP2M AND a DP1M: $2000
Your favorite stitching software: $100

Completely freaking awesome landscape kit and I just saved you 4k.....and back troubles later in life since this is so light.

Heh - I knew someone would make an attempt at a better deal when I posted that ;-)

The DP2M and DP1M are definitely interesting little cameras.  After I complete some of my Nikon kit I really might think about snagging one... would be perfect for carrying in a pocket while skiing ;-)

Sorry, I couldn't resist. And that said, I can't understand why anyone who shoots landscapes wouldn't choose one over ANY full frame dslr. The quality of the images I've seen is astounding. As far as a pocket camera goes, I'm not sure it would be a good choice, handheld it is a difficult camera and from what I've read the live view is awful. But I am getting one soon, there isn't anything that can touch it for landscape work........... especially for the price.