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Software & Accessories / Re: Canon car charger CBC-E6
« on: November 12, 2012, 08:35:13 PM »
Just bought an inverter myself - 136 GBP (Canon lead) vs 6.59 GBP (for inverter) - bit of a no brainer really!
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Lenses / Re: Canon Lens Serial Number -question
« on: November 03, 2012, 04:01:37 PM »
Just checked my 17-40, 24-105, 70-200 F2.8 IS, 300 F4 IS, 300 F2.8 IS and 600 F4 IS - all have date codes, thought all L lenses had.
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Lenses / Re: Rationalise my kit!
« on: November 01, 2012, 12:38:36 PM »Have you considered the EF14 f2.8 II as a possibility?
Cheers
Yes I have but it is more expensive and many say it's no better.
Thanks for your input though.
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Third Party Manufacturers / Re: Considering switching to Nikon
« on: November 01, 2012, 12:36:05 PM »Hi folks - new to this forum - but not photography or Forums. 85 replies and no answer from the OP - does he live under a bridge? (see troll stories).
(...)
Maybe he finally switched?
Maybe so.
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Third Party Manufacturers / Re: Considering switching to Nikon
« on: October 31, 2012, 08:41:18 PM »
Hi folks - new to this forum - but not photography or Forums. 85 replies and no answer from the OP - does he live under a bridge? (see troll stories).
If the current Nikon cameras are so good then why does Andy Rouse beg or borrow 1 DX's and 5D3's as well as Canon lenses when he has a D4 and D800 + plus a pile of Nikkor glass in his house?
If you can't take good shots with your chosen brand the it's you not the kit.
I must be sad as I actually researched this thread!
If the current Nikon cameras are so good then why does Andy Rouse beg or borrow 1 DX's and 5D3's as well as Canon lenses when he has a D4 and D800 + plus a pile of Nikkor glass in his house?
If you can't take good shots with your chosen brand the it's you not the kit.
I must be sad as I actually researched this thread!
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Lenses / Re: "Affordable" telephoto lens for wildlife
« on: October 31, 2012, 08:24:57 PM »The 300 f4 is very good, and works well with the 1.4x II. It is much more affordable than the 70-200 II, new or used.I am a fan of this lens as well. It has greater resolution than the (sharp copy) 100-400 I had for over 5 years. So much so that I could crop to outrange the 100-400 before I had to resort to extenders. The 300 is not as versatile for most people but I have found it more versatile, than the 100-400, for my (wildlife) uses. So much so that I have now moved to the 300 F2.8 L IS. Doh! now I have to sell my F4!
Do, also have a good look at the 400 F5.6 - there are a lot of people out there getting excellent images with them!
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Lenses / Re: Rationalise my kit!
« on: October 31, 2012, 08:16:15 PM »You do have quite a bit of redundancy in lens length there, so perhaps a garage sale is a good idea.
And do we understand correctly you wish to buy a Nikon lens to bracket onto a Canon body, despite the MF and other drawbacks, and you are firmly set on doing so?
How much wider/shorter would you want to go than a (Nikon) 14-24 on a FF camera? Not a fisheye, right?
Sorry I wasn't too specific in my post. basically I am looking at Landscape photography and possibly closeups at car shows etc. I am quite happy with the 24-105 also I do love the colour rendition on my 17-40 (but it may have to go) + the Contax-Zeiss stays because it was cheap and I love it!
From what I read the Nikon 14-24 seems to be the dogs dangly bits at the short end (manual focus and aperture are simply non issues to me), I have also considered are the 17mm TSE and the 24mm TSE but architecture is not a biggie for me.
I will probably end up getting a 5d2 as a replacement for my Mk1 (I think the AF is the same on the Mk2 and my Mk1 has excellent AF in low light). I was really just asking to see what others advised in case I was missing anything.
My budget is up to 1500 GBP max but the lower the better - I am quite happy to buy used gear.
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Lenses / Re: Drop in Filter for EF 500 or 600 f/4L IS II USM
« on: October 28, 2012, 07:58:37 PM »
Florian - The Canon 52mm drop in Circular polarising filters are available at Castle Cameras in the UK - see here: http://www.castlecameras.co.uk/canon-52mm-drop-in-circular-polarising
I bought one recently as they were the cheapest I could find and It's very useful in strong/harsh light.
Then 2 weeks ago I bought a Canon 300mm F2.8 L IS from a certain auction site that came with a 52 mm Cpl so I have ended up with 2!
I don't really need them both so I am open to offers on the one that came with the 300 F2.8 - though I will state that whilst the filter is absolutely fine the circular plastic box it comes in is badly damaged.
If you are in any doubt then just buy from Castle Cameras - brand new and guaranteed as well as the cheapest I could find, if you want to save some money make me an offer?
I bought one recently as they were the cheapest I could find and It's very useful in strong/harsh light.
Then 2 weeks ago I bought a Canon 300mm F2.8 L IS from a certain auction site that came with a 52 mm Cpl so I have ended up with 2!
I don't really need them both so I am open to offers on the one that came with the 300 F2.8 - though I will state that whilst the filter is absolutely fine the circular plastic box it comes in is badly damaged.
If you are in any doubt then just buy from Castle Cameras - brand new and guaranteed as well as the cheapest I could find, if you want to save some money make me an offer?
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Lenses / Rationalise my kit!
« on: October 28, 2012, 07:35:25 PM »
Advice required!
I have some money to spend on gear and am looking to improve my lenses at the short/wide angle range. My current shortish lenses are a Canon 17-40, Canon 24-105, Canon 28mm F2.8 and a Contax-Zeiss 25mm F2.8. I am happy with the 24-105 and the 25mm Contax but am thinking of selling the 28mm and 17-40 to help fund a Nikon 14-24 F2.8. I realise this lens will be entirely manual but that is not an issue to me.
My cameras are a 5d Mk1 and a 1D Mk4, I would be interested in any suggestions for example should I change the 5D for a Mk2 or are there other lenses that might suit?
I have some money to spend on gear and am looking to improve my lenses at the short/wide angle range. My current shortish lenses are a Canon 17-40, Canon 24-105, Canon 28mm F2.8 and a Contax-Zeiss 25mm F2.8. I am happy with the 24-105 and the 25mm Contax but am thinking of selling the 28mm and 17-40 to help fund a Nikon 14-24 F2.8. I realise this lens will be entirely manual but that is not an issue to me.
My cameras are a 5d Mk1 and a 1D Mk4, I would be interested in any suggestions for example should I change the 5D for a Mk2 or are there other lenses that might suit?
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Lenses / Re: Canon Lens Serial Number -question
« on: October 25, 2012, 02:50:34 PM »
Your lens will have a Date Code which tells you where and when it was made. Have a look here: http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Canon-Lenses/Canon-Lens-Aging.aspx
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Lenses / Re: Need opinions on telephoto choice
« on: October 24, 2012, 08:56:40 PM »
New (today!) to this forum so here is my 2p for what it's worth.
My long lenses are a 600 F4 L IS Mk1 and a 300 F2.8 L IS Mk1. The 600 is a bit of a monster and handholding it is a cause hilarity amongst my friends! However for bird photography the longer the better!
Very recently I purchased a used 300 F2.8 IS Mk1 and have been doing a little birding to try it out. I have yet to try the bare lens, as it is too short for this sort of thing, so have been using mainly with a 2 x Mk3 extender.
I have tried to attach a couple of unedited images - hope they come out!
My long lenses are a 600 F4 L IS Mk1 and a 300 F2.8 L IS Mk1. The 600 is a bit of a monster and handholding it is a cause hilarity amongst my friends! However for bird photography the longer the better!
Very recently I purchased a used 300 F2.8 IS Mk1 and have been doing a little birding to try it out. I have yet to try the bare lens, as it is too short for this sort of thing, so have been using mainly with a 2 x Mk3 extender.
I have tried to attach a couple of unedited images - hope they come out!