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EOS Bodies / Re: Bought a 7D, considering exchanging for a 60D. What would you do?

« on: February 09, 2013, 10:50:47 AM »

...I'm curious as to what YOU would do. Not necessarilly what I should do, but what you would do....

One of my two bodies is a 7D so I am bias.  I would choose a 7D for:
- AFMA
- Ergonomics / button layout / build
- and of course AF

Those are my quick reasons

Only you will know if the price difference between selling your now used 7D is big enough over a new 60D.  I'm guessing the gain would be $200 or $300 if you are lucky.

I don't do sports photography or BIF. The closes thing to fast moving is my kids playing, so I don't really need the 7D AF.

Today the 7D's AF may not be important but tomorrow you might get a call for a gig where it will be. 

...The 7D will have a better resale value. Again, though, this isn't as important as I can't really see myself selling it in the near future. Upon purchase of my next body, the 7D/60D will become my back-up.[/li]
[li]The AFMA and better AF of the 7D will be invaluable IF I end up actually needing that in the future.....

I wouldn't worry about the resale of either.  Both resales will stink in the long run.  Just know you have a great camera and enjoy it. 

No doubt, AFMA is and will be invaluable especially if you have or add fast glass in the future...I think you might have just answered your own question here.  Good luck

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Site Information / Re: Site issues, or my computer?

« on: February 07, 2013, 08:16:41 AM »

On the road this week (no desktop PC) and I'm seeing these errors too with my Android tablet running Chrome.  Clearing cache made no difference. 

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EOS Bodies / Re: Cost of Canon 5D mk III

« on: February 04, 2013, 10:21:28 PM »

So glad I got mine when I did.   I bought it late last year from Amazon when the price dropped below $3000.00.  I felt like I got a decent deal considering.

As of Feb 1, 2013, Amazon is charging sales tax at least here in AZ.  I suspect if online sales tax hasn't hit your states/countries yet, its just a matter of time.  Amazon does have presence in Arizona, maybe that is why.   So far it just seems to be Amazon, I just ordered a filter from Adorama without a sales tax charge.

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Software & Accessories / Re: Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4... DOH!!!

« on: February 04, 2013, 12:43:10 AM »

Keep your current WinXP PC the way it is and get another PC for your photography with Win7 Pro x64 and run Lightroom 4 on that.  Get a good higher end IPS display for the photo pc.  The Photo PC is just another tool.

Excellent idea.  I've been tolerating Win 7 just to run LR 4.  There has not been one positive thing I've gained with Win 7 but instead lots of things that annoy me.  I'm seriously considering building a dedicated Win 7 photo PC while my main PC is XP. 

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Technical Support / Re: at what shutter speed you turn IS off?

« on: January 27, 2013, 05:19:31 PM »

Only when the lens is stable such as on a tripod. 

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Best carry set-up for 7D & 70-200 f/2.8L

« on: January 25, 2013, 08:56:15 AM »

Lowepro Toploader Pro 75 AW as a dedicated bag.  Blackrapid strap (attached to the tripod foot) to carry around.

+2    Still need to pick up the 75 AW for for this combo.  Currently have the smaller 70 AW and BR RS-7 and love it. 

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: 7D to 5D Mk III - Pull the trigger?

« on: January 24, 2013, 07:48:34 PM »

If you can swing it, keep your 7D as a backup.  The price has really dropped and still dropping.  You will have to decide if a few hundred dollars is worth giving it up.

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Canon General / Re: Canon U.S.A. Raises Awareness About Counterfeit Accessories For Digital Cameras And Camcorders A

« on: January 21, 2013, 09:07:00 AM »

The issue here isn't "3rd party replacement" batteries - it is "Counterfeit" batteries. Batteries that are labeled as though they had come from Canon, and therefore their makers are not readily accountable....

I think you are right, the 3rd parties are probably just fine, it's those damn counterfeits that are the problem which was my case.  (I'm still sticking with genuine from reliable vendors.)

To sum it up, stay away from counterfeits by staying away from unknown vendors such as Amazon's 3rd party vendors.

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Canon General / Re: Canon U.S.A. Raises Awareness About Counterfeit Accessories For Digital Cameras And Camcorders A

« on: January 20, 2013, 10:50:42 PM »

I don't mind buying third party batteries, as long as that's what I'm looking for, and paying for.  If I'm paying $50+ for a "genuine" Canon battery, it damn well better be real. (I'm talking to you Amazon)

Yip, paid full price for a "genuine" Canon LP-E6 from a Amazon third party vendor (Amazon, ship and sold by, wasn't selling them).  It wasn't until I got my 5D3 that this "genuine" battery wouldn't even power on my 5D3 yet it powered on my 7D just fine.  After closer examination and web research, I identified it as a counterfeit.  I reported it to Amazon and they credited me about the half the price since the battery was a couple of years old.  No more Amazon third party batteries for me.  I'm only buying the real deal from B&H.

I know many of you out there have had good luck with 3rd party batteries, as for myself, I'm not risking a 3rd party battery in my very pricy cameras--I'll pay a few extra bucks.

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Canon General / Re: The tax monster is coming soon. What are you planning on doing with your refund?

« on: January 18, 2013, 12:04:29 PM »

Nothing from tax refunds.  I try to break even so I don't have to pay or receive a refund.  I've already been taxed on my income, I don't want to be double taxed by getting a refund. 

I too use side money to fund my hobby, but now that the government is stealing more of our money ( new tax increases), my photography will take a hit. 

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Site Information / Re: Problem with the Canonrumors Website

« on: January 17, 2013, 08:12:20 AM »

What browser are you using?  Try using a different browser.   

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Lenses / Re: 6D & new lenses

« on: January 13, 2013, 11:23:18 PM »

Get the 6D in a 24-105 kit.  If budget allows, consider a sigma or canon 35 f/1.4 and/or 50 f/1.4.  The 24-105 will work fine outdoors and the prime can be used indoors.  After a year, you'll know what your next step will be.

+1  Get the kit.  Keep it simple and don't worry about a long term plan.  You will figure out your needs along the way.

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Canon General / Re: Canon Experience Stores Coming Soon [CR3]

« on: January 11, 2013, 09:57:16 AM »

This could be fantastic if it is stocked with all their lens, speedlites, bodies, and accessories.  Well maybe not so much with the big whites to keep inventory costs down. 

I have a feeling it will be Powershots, low-end printers, and Rebels, and maybe a few very basic low end lens. Hope I'm wrong, I would love to see a shop loaded with lots of serious gear.  I welcome a store in my town.

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Lenses / Re: How many times did you return (L) lenses to get a good copy?

« on: January 10, 2013, 09:41:29 PM »

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All my lenses are the real things. I'm not putting out that kind of money for copies!

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Lenses / Re: How many times did you return (L) lenses to get a good copy?

« on: January 10, 2013, 09:00:30 PM »

First copy of my 24-105 had an air bubble in the outer element.  Replacement copy was just fine.