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Lenses / Re: 24TS-E Version I v. Version II

« on: February 19, 2013, 07:15:06 AM »

Yeah, but Samyang lenses are all manual focus.  Oh, wait...   

The 24 II is a significant optical improvement over the MkI, at f/3.5 and even stopped down to f/8.  It also offers the ability to change shift and tilt orientation to one another on the fly.

But...the 85L II is an amazing lens, too.  I suppose it comes down to whether you want to improve the optical performance of your wide TS-E images, or have another great lens for portraits.

I think I am going to go with the 85 f/1.2, I am reasonably satisfied with the performance of my 24 TS-E Mk I.  Out of curiousity, does anyone know why a TS-E lens cannot be made with AF?

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Lenses / 24TS-E Version I v. Version II

« on: February 18, 2013, 08:54:27 AM »

I currently own version 1 of the 24mm TS-E, I'm curious (because I may buy it or the 85 f/1.2) how much better the version II of the lens is?

I have a choice of the 85 f/1.2 or the new 24 TS-E.  Given I already own the TS-E Version I, what would y'all reccomend for my new toy.

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Technical Support / Re: How do you store and archive your images?

« on: February 16, 2013, 07:19:46 AM »

Here's how it goes for me, first insert a CF card

• LR4 imports to a working copy disk converting to DNG. Backup is made to a different disk
• To eject card I run a script which does a rsync to a 15TB (5x3TB) on a Synology 1511+ NAS with 2 disk redundancy (up to two disks can crash and recover)
• Then it asks whether to erase and eject card (3 copies of photos at this point) which I say yes
• Once a night everything is backed up to a Synology 'side car' with 1 disk redundancy  12TB (4x3TB)
• Once a week everything is rsync backed up to a Drobo FS 5x2TB with 1 disk redundancy
• Once a month everything is rsync backed up to a briefcase of disks which reside offsite at my workplace
• An extra backup set exists on portable hard drive (3x1TB) which I take with me when traveling
• When traveling all shots are copies to a dual disk redudancy mini RAID enclosure

 

Cloud storage would be nice but its too expensive, and I have about 1.5TB of pictures at this point and growing. This also stores all of my other data, most of my life is on those disks.

Cloud storage has gotten a lot cheaper, ASUS now offers 500GB for just $50.00/yr

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Technical Support / Re: How do you store and archive your images?

« on: February 16, 2013, 06:48:42 AM »

I use several redundant methonds.

First, primary storage where I do all my editing from, 2x 512GB Solid State Hard Drive
Second a 2TB NAS in RAID 1+0 configuration
Third a 1TB external HDD
Fourth, M-Disc's (archival quality DVD storage) (http://www.mdisc.com/what-is-mdisc/)

Finally a use a simple script that runs as a scheduled batch job that utilises RoboCopy to copy the Change Delta's to the alternate media (except to the M-Disc's, only to the HDD's)

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Lenses / 24 TS-E mk1 vs mk2

« on: January 04, 2013, 12:03:08 PM »

Does anybody think it is worth while to upgrade?  Are the shot *that* much better?

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PowerShot / Re: G1X Firmware???

« on: October 21, 2012, 03:39:17 PM »

I don't think there has been a firmware update for the G1 X so far.

I was wondering if P&S's even have updatable firmware, because I cannot locate any menu option telling me what version I am currently running.

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PowerShot / G1X Firmware???

« on: October 21, 2012, 03:22:56 PM »

I just bought my first P&S, something to be light weight instead of always lugging around 2 stone's of equipment.  Anyway, I went with the G1X; I can't seem to find anywhere to update the firmware.  Is there a way to update the firmware?

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Once you go "L" you'll never go back....

« on: October 04, 2012, 04:49:44 AM »

Ok...This is more of a rant than anything....so here goes!

NEVER EVER...EVER...EVER have an amateur, shooting with a different camera brand and very poor quality lenses shoot a wedding with you  ( you had sympathy for this person and wanted to help them grow as a photographer and allowed them to assist you, photographing)

Holy smokes!!!  I'm using L glass plus a 5D MK II  and in order to get the quality of their picture to something half decent and that looks like a hint of my pictures, talk about POST POST POST...Geesh!

They were using a Pentax K-X and a Tamron AF-70-300.  Now before everyone jumps on my case, I did provide a canon 40D with Canon Lenses ( NON-L) for him to use, however, it was sooo different than his own camera, he couldn't figure it out within the few hours he was there.

This is not a rip on the photographer, he actually has a great eye for composition....he just needs a better system....sorry..

Short of great canon (non-L primes) 85 1.8, heck the 50 mm 1.8 Mark 1....I don't know I'll ever buy poor quality lenses...

sorry....more of a rant...lol

Have a good night.

Having owned both the 100 macro's, I would say the both are just as good for IQ...then again you did mention primes.  No, I would not trade the bulk and weight of carrying around my L Series lenses for a lighter weighter version.  I've been shooting with L series since I got my first SLR (the venerable 1V) and nothing beets them.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Help!!!

« on: October 03, 2012, 11:45:39 AM »

Try MLantern forums. If no help there, Canon service it is.

I attached the battery grip and viola, it turned on.  Older Canon firmware was installed, so I updated that and everything is now well!

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EOS Bodies / Re: Help!!!

« on: October 03, 2012, 10:30:23 AM »

Did you try removing and reinserting the battery and memory card?

Did you try removing both batteries (LP-E6 and the date/time battery), letting it sit for a couple minutes, then re-inserting?

Yep, to no avail.  This is the last time I ever use open-source for anything.  At least the cost of a replacement 5D2 just dropped

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EOS Bodies / Re: Help!!!

« on: October 03, 2012, 08:51:52 AM »

Sorry, but I believe there is no hope...

Try a different cf card, maybe, but, I believe that you now have problems...

I'm afraid you're right, I have a very expensive paper weight and a big trip tomorrow with no camera!

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EOS Bodies / Re: Help!!!

« on: October 03, 2012, 08:27:28 AM »

Did you try removing and reinserting the battery and memory card?

Yes, with a fresh memory card.  The camera is bricked.  When I turn it on the red LED that indicates indicates it's reading the CF does not even illuminate.

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EOS Bodies / Help!!!

« on: October 03, 2012, 06:30:18 AM »

I tried to install Magic Lantern (2.12) on my 5D2, now the camera is bricked.  I am headed out of the country tomorrow evening so I need to unbrick my camera ASAP, any help would be appreciated.  Thanks...

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Lenses / Minimum Aperture

« on: September 28, 2012, 08:44:48 AM »

What goes into making the minumum aperture?  I mean whay does my 70-200 go down to f/32 but my 50 only goes to f/16?  Why can't the 24-70 go that extra stop down from f/22 to f/32?

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EOS Bodies / Re: What does the "D" in all camera bodies mean?

« on: September 25, 2012, 03:35:48 AM »

Nikon is doing the same, only putting the 'D' up front 

Except that the D30/D60 have already been used.  I still have my D30, I occasionally dust it off to see far we have come.