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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: 6d VS 5DIII
« Last post by Niki on Today at 01:57:39 PM »for me the 5d mIII
June 19, 2013, 01:57:56 PM
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Lenses / Re: New Wide Angles Lenses in 2013 [CR2]
« Last post by Terry Rogers on Today at 01:56:12 PM »I could see a 16-50 f/4IS sell well among rebel users intending to upgrade from kit and to full frame at a later date. Though it would cut into 17-55 2.8 IS sales. I suspect it would be priced similar to the 24-70 f4 IS. Not sure which I would prefer on a crop camera, a 16-50 or 24-70 given both at f/4. That would be a tough decision.
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Software & Accessories / Re: Favorite new feature in LR 4/5
« Last post by thepancakeman on Today at 01:56:01 PM »Adobe has online videos on how to use new features in both LR4 and LR5. For LR4, the update to the 2012 process is very important as well as soft proofing, for LR5, the Upright feature and the Radial filter are notable new features. Photobooks might also be something to consider.
You should definitely go to Adobe TV and view the julieann kost videos, some subtle things might be easy to miss, but be important to you.
http://blogs.adobe.com/jkost/lightroom-training-videos
Thanks! Yeah, I generally know of the resources to find what the new tools are, I'm just curious which ones people are using/enjoying the most.
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Lenses / Re: Any comments on the 300mm f2.8 IS mk1 and 2x mk3 TC?
« Last post by GuyF on Today at 01:55:01 PM »Thanks for the replies. I was looking at the test results over at The Digital Picture and the results really don't convince me the mk3 TC would be significantly better than the Kenko. The 2x is only really used in an "emergency" so I may have to look at the more (much more) expensive options.
Now to try and sell the 300mm and justify a 500mm f4.....
Regards.
Now to try and sell the 300mm and justify a 500mm f4.....
Regards.
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Canon General / Re: improving IQ in landscape
« Last post by pdirestajr on Today at 01:54:11 PM »Here is a 40,219 x 11,522 shot taken with my motorized head:
Great Falls by scrappydoggy, on Flickr
The moving water was a nightmare from a blending standpoint. The photomerge in CS5 was otherwise easy, albeit time consuming.
There is something odd about this image though- like the white balance changes from a greenish cast on left to a magenta cast on the right. Or it could just be my monitor.
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Lenses / Re: New Wide Angles Lenses in 2013 [CR2]
« Last post by Dimson on Today at 01:54:01 PM »a 16-50 with good corner to corner sharpness would be ideal for the landscape shooters out there. i think the prices will be in line with nikon's counterpart, maybe a little higher if they come up with a really flawless optical design
2200$ for 14-24 and around 1300$ for the 16-50 is what i would be willing to pay if they both perform up to expectations
also i would expect them to launch with a new high MP body
2200$ for 14-24 and around 1300$ for the 16-50 is what i would be willing to pay if they both perform up to expectations
also i would expect them to launch with a new high MP body
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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: 50D grip becomeing white
« Last post by Mt Spokane Photography on Today at 01:53:02 PM »I have a small concern about the leather/soft/rubberized parts of my 50D. As you know its normal color is black, but mine is showing a peculiar whiteness within this black color - specially in the "channels" or "grooves" of those rubberized parts. No problem with the metal parts though. Any idea about this? Thanks.
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Assuming that you mean the camera cover, it happens to almost all cameras eventually, its merely oxidized plastic.
Call Canon parts and order another. The old cover can be peeled off and the new one stuck on. They come with self adhesive, but can be peeled off. I don't think its a expensive part, assuming that they are still available.
They come in sections. You can sometimes find them on ebay, but they usually cost less from Canon.
Here is a link to some pieces on ebay, just for illustration sak, I don't know anything about the seller.
I've used a tooth brush and soap to clean them us as well, but I'd buy new if its a concern.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CANON-EOS-40D-50D-REAR-BACK-GRIP-RUBBER-GENUINE-REPLACEMENT-PART-NEW-OEM-/360663210448?pt=Digital_Camera_Accessories&hash=item53f933d9d0
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Canon-EOS-50D-Front-Cover-Side-Rubber-Grip-With-Adhesive-Tape-NEW-Original-/370833771378?pt=Digital_Camera_Accessories&hash=item56576a4b72
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Canon General / Re: When out & about, how do y'all respond to gear small talk?
« Last post by GuyF on Today at 01:50:31 PM »From what I gather photography is a bit like fishing; no sooner have you picked a quiet spot to practise your hobby than someone appears from nowhere to enquire what you're doing or if the fish are biting. I'm convinced many fishermen don't have a hook on their line, they just want the peace and quiet of sitting on their own for a couple of hours. Maybe with a beer and a sandwich. Perhaps there's a nice bit of Parma ham on the sandwich....sorry, I'm getting off track....
I often go to my local park and whilst lining up a shot a few years ago (40D and 17-50mm lens, so nothing "fancy") an old woman once asked, "oh, what are you taking a picture of?" I looked at her blankly hoping her tiny brain would allow her head to turn in the direction I was facing and make some half-baked guess as to the subject (it's a public park for ****'s sake!). However the evil voices in my head made me say I was an architect and the park had been bought over and was to be redeveloped for housing - I was taking pics to show a before and after "vision" for a large piece in the local paper. The park contains a large stately home dating back about 600 years and the notion of it being bulldozed would certainly set tongues wagging among the blue-rinse brigade. Job done. (Note to non-Brits: for some reason old women here insist on dying their hair blue or pink. Must be some 1977 punk throwback thing.)
However the thing that always demands public scrutiny is carrying a big white lens (anything less than 300mm need not apply). People are quite insistant that you're a professional. They cannot conceive that a person may have a job, save for years then buy things that make them happy. I got so fed up of people queing up to interrogate me that I cut the sleeve off a black sweatshirt and use that as a lens-coat. Not once has anyone spoken to me when I'm in "stealth mode"!
I often go to my local park and whilst lining up a shot a few years ago (40D and 17-50mm lens, so nothing "fancy") an old woman once asked, "oh, what are you taking a picture of?" I looked at her blankly hoping her tiny brain would allow her head to turn in the direction I was facing and make some half-baked guess as to the subject (it's a public park for ****'s sake!). However the evil voices in my head made me say I was an architect and the park had been bought over and was to be redeveloped for housing - I was taking pics to show a before and after "vision" for a large piece in the local paper. The park contains a large stately home dating back about 600 years and the notion of it being bulldozed would certainly set tongues wagging among the blue-rinse brigade. Job done. (Note to non-Brits: for some reason old women here insist on dying their hair blue or pink. Must be some 1977 punk throwback thing.)
However the thing that always demands public scrutiny is carrying a big white lens (anything less than 300mm need not apply). People are quite insistant that you're a professional. They cannot conceive that a person may have a job, save for years then buy things that make them happy. I got so fed up of people queing up to interrogate me that I cut the sleeve off a black sweatshirt and use that as a lens-coat. Not once has anyone spoken to me when I'm in "stealth mode"!
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Third Party Manufacturers / The best kept secret/ deal in mirrorless cameras...
« Last post by pdirestajr on Today at 01:47:42 PM »Is the Pentax K-01. And I'm not even joking.
I just recently picked one up because the prices are crazy low. <300$ USD low. But they are now discontinued, so fading into oblivion.
Why?
• Price is nice
• This camera is actually WAY more attractive in person (I picked up the white model)
• Build quality is great (except for flappy side cover)
• It has the same sensor as the Pentax K-5 & Nikon D7000!?
• Great focus peaking
• Can use all K mount legacy lenses! It's fun to pick up old metal film lenses and use em on this body
• Pentax also has some really cool "L" lenses of their own... Limited. These things are sexy (but expensive)
• In body IS
• Pentax is so NOT trendy right now that they are cool
Anyone else?
Bueller? Bueller? Bueller?
Images to follow.
I just recently picked one up because the prices are crazy low. <300$ USD low. But they are now discontinued, so fading into oblivion.
Why?
• Price is nice
• This camera is actually WAY more attractive in person (I picked up the white model)
• Build quality is great (except for flappy side cover)
• It has the same sensor as the Pentax K-5 & Nikon D7000!?
• Great focus peaking
• Can use all K mount legacy lenses! It's fun to pick up old metal film lenses and use em on this body
• Pentax also has some really cool "L" lenses of their own... Limited. These things are sexy (but expensive)
• In body IS
• Pentax is so NOT trendy right now that they are cool
Anyone else?
Bueller? Bueller? Bueller?
Images to follow.
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Lenses / Re: New Wide Angles Lenses in 2013 [CR2]
« Last post by Dianoda on Today at 01:47:28 PM »A weather-sealed 16-50mm f/4 IS sounds wonderful. As does the 14-24mm f/2.8 - but what'll she cost? $3K?