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Software & Accessories / Re: Difference between B+W POL "E" vs "MRC"

« on: January 27, 2012, 10:55:23 PM »

Perhaps a regional thing, or perhaps they changed the labeling at some point (my 82mm filter is just over a year old, my 77mm a couple of years old).  Or, perhaps the F-Pro mount versions are labeled differently.  My other filters (UV, ND), are labeled on the front of the filter, not on the side like these slim CPLs.

Neuro, I'm assuming you use your 82mm polarizer on your 16-35 (seems like I read somewhere you have that lens), do you get any vignetting with your 5D.  Not concerned with vignetting on my 7D but someday I'll have a FF and I want to buy the correct polarizer now.  (I'm guessing the non slim version may cause some vignetting on a FF)  Thanks

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Lighting / Re: Any suggestions on cheap ebay triggers / poverty wizards?

« on: January 21, 2012, 08:22:40 AM »

How about renting a 580 EXII to use as a wireless trigger for your 430 EX and maybe rent second flash or two if you need to fire multiple flashes?

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Shooting professional sports (NHL) with a DSLR - access denied!

« on: January 19, 2012, 08:44:59 AM »

That really sucks, especially with good seats like those.   No problem with MLB games, at least in Phoenix.   I've taken my 7D with 70-200 plus 1.4 extender to several Diamondback games both at Chase Field and Talking Stick facilities (regular season and spring training fields). 

My guess is, it's facility rules as apposed to league rules.  Haven't tried NHL, NFL, or NBA. 

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Software & Accessories / Re: Third party batteries for 5DII ?

« on: January 18, 2012, 09:22:22 AM »

Are any of these third party batteries micro chipped to provide statistic data back to the body?

http://www.learn.usa.canon.com/resources/articles/2011/eos5dmarkii_lp_e6_battery_article.shtml

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Software & Accessories / Re: What smartphone photo apps do you use?

« on: January 16, 2012, 03:42:47 PM »

...I wasn't even aware that there was a paid version until I pulled the link this morning. Planning to see what has been added to the paid version.  I'll post my findings later if no one else beats me to it

Looks like the .99 version just drops the add banner at the bottom

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Software & Accessories / Re: What smartphone photo apps do you use?

« on: January 16, 2012, 03:40:39 PM »

Or just have a bookmark shortcut on your android home page. Does the same thing doesn't it?

For the most part it is just a bookmark to the CR site.  The one benefit is that it opens up to a nice and easy to read summary screen of all the latest rumors.   Once you select any topic, it opens up the regular CR home page.

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Software & Accessories / Re: What smartphone photo apps do you use?

« on: January 16, 2012, 11:24:47 AM »

The free.  I wasn't even aware that there was a paid version until I pulled the link this morning. Planning to see what has been added to the paid version.  I'll post my findings later if no one else beats me to it

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Software & Accessories / Re: What smartphone photo apps do you use?

« on: January 16, 2012, 11:12:57 AM »

Hey, that's interesting. I'm not sure they can do that... I've never commissioned an app.

Neato!


CR

Wow, I figured this was the official, authorized, CR app.   None the less, I love it.

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Software & Accessories / Re: What smartphone photo apps do you use?

« on: January 16, 2012, 10:06:00 AM »

You mention the CR apps, it that only for Android phones?  Did I miss sonething here?  I did not find any CR apps for my iPhone...thanks for letting me know.

Don't know if the CR app is available of apple or not, I  can't imagine it not.  The Admin can answer that best.  Here is the Market Place link if you want to cross reference it.  Hmm, I just noticed a paid version, need to find out what the diff is.
https://market.android.com/search?q=canon+rumors

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Software & Accessories / What smartphone photo apps do you use?

« on: January 16, 2012, 09:02:09 AM »

I have several photo calculators and apps on my Android phone.  Most I don’t use much, some I haven’t used at all but they can be very handy when you are out shooting and you need to calculate something.   I’m curious to know what others have and if they actually use them.

First and foremost, the CR app    is on my main screen to help feed my addiction to this site.  This one get used a lot to say the least!

Sundroid (paid version) – not specifically a photo app, but a fantastic app to get sun/moon rise/set times, twilight, moon phase, etc., etc.

CamCalc – Very cool calculator, I especially like the field of view tool which lets you dial in a focal length, distance to subject and see a  representation of your field of view.  Lots of other handy tools and of course you can program in your sensor size so the math is correct.
 
Shutter Speed – handy tool to calculate equivalent exposure settings—ya you can do it in your head but this makes it a no brainner

Exposure Calculator – another handy tool to calculator equivalent exposure

Photography Assistant – another nifty tool

Photometric – example exposure settings.  Really haven’t used this one

Lighting Studio – not very practical but lets you doodle out a lighting diagram

Photo Tools for Photographers (PHOforPHO) – lots of tools, haven’t used it much

DOF Calculator -  just that

Canon Lens – Nifty little database of all the current Canon lens (I think it is missing a few now) that allows you to sort by type (L, IS, wide, etc.) with review links for each lens.  Nothing you can get off the web but very nice for those boring meetings so you can escape and dream over your next lens purchase.

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Software & Accessories / Re: Starting out: Flickr? Picasa? PBase? Other?

« on: January 13, 2012, 08:05:12 AM »

Lightroom and most other software supports both Smugmug and Flickr for easy uploading.  If your using software, I'd suggest checking to see what it supports.  This isn't essential, just makes things easier.

I too think supporting software is a valid thing to consider when choosing a service.

Here is web resource (which I used) comparing the 3 popular sites.
http://web.appstorm.net/reviews/images/flickr-picasa-and-smugmug-shootout/

Smugmug to me was the most impressive service.  However I recently chose flickr since Smugmug is more that I need at this time.  I do see myself upgrading to Smugmug in time.

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Landscape / Re: Winter Milky Way Time Lapse - (Canon 5D MK II)

« on: January 12, 2012, 10:21:42 PM »

Oh MY!  That's fantastic !  How about a little Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Moon next time. 

"Dark Side of the Moon" would make it perfect!

Awesome video!!

I've been meaning to try a time lapse myself but haven't gotten around to it.  I'm assuming (and guessing) you used something like the TC-80N3 timer.  With 5 second intervals, about how many shots did you have to fire per each sequence?

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Site Information / Re: Karma

« on: January 06, 2012, 03:18:10 PM »

My take on karma: 

Applaud all posts which provide informative or helpful info--I"m just a humble hobbyist and I really appreciate other's experiences and the time they take to share it.

I'm not into smiting posters unless they're being a real bone heads.

Hmm, this is worth an applaud.   

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Lenses / Re: Lens Announcement at CES? [CR1]

« on: January 06, 2012, 03:11:25 PM »

Saving up for a 35 II right now.   Come on Canon.  Hope it is available before or when I have the funds.  Just bought 2 other Ls in the last 40 days so I've blown my photo money for now and could not take advantage of the 35's rebate (1 day left) if I wanted to.  Besides, I want/need the weather sealing.  I'll be real bummed if that is part of the upgrade.

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PowerShot Cameras / Re: Recommendations for *really* inexpensive P&S camera for a child

« on: January 04, 2012, 08:18:02 AM »

I've bought lots of cameras over the years for kids, pre-teens, teens, and elderly.  My emphasis would be on following.   Price would be secondary.

Large LCD
IS (didn't exist on my early P&S)
Size, not to small with easy accessible buttons
Easy playback, kids want immediate results