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HDR - High Dynamic Range / Re: Post your HDR images:

« Last post by Sporgon on Today at 03:19:13 AM »

Here is one of mine. Nothing spectacular (except that I myself am amazed at the richness of it, given that the lightconditions were un-ideal and very high contrast). I stack them in Merge to HDR Pro.. in Photoshop CS 6. Taking the pictures and stacking them is fine, my problem is what to do in the window that pop's up. Do any of you have any good links to tutorials for this tool in CS 6?

Thanks,

G.

A good example of achieving an accurate rendition of the scene using HDR

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HDR - High Dynamic Range / Re: Post your HDR images:

« Last post by Quasimodo on Today at 02:57:36 AM »

Here is one of mine. Nothing spectacular (except that I myself am amazed at the richness of it, given that the lightconditions were un-ideal and very high contrast). I stack them in Merge to HDR Pro.. in Photoshop CS 6. Taking the pictures and stacking them is fine, my problem is what to do in the window that pop's up. Do any of you have any good links to tutorials for this tool in CS 6?

Thanks,

G.

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1D X Sample Images / Re: Any Thing shot with a 1Dx

« Last post by bornshooter on Today at 02:54:48 AM »

1Dx
85L 1.2 II  Shot @ 1.2  1/200 iso 50  case 1
Einstein E640 flashs with two octaboxs & two stripboxs

another cracker this little girl is such a poser

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Lenses / Re: 400 f/2.8L IS I vs. 400 f/2.8L IS II

« Last post by dolina on Today at 02:53:32 AM »

Series 2 lenses are faster in focusing, faster in focus acquisition, has better IS at 4 stops vs 2. They also have a shorter minimum focusing distance, IS for Video, Focus for Video.

Did I mention they are up to 25% lighter? This is significant when walking and flying on aeroplanes.

I'd only go with the Series 1 lenses if money was an issue.

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Software & Accessories / Re: Lightroom film look presets

« Last post by vscd on Today at 02:41:56 AM »

Maybe a good starting point could be http://x-equals.com/blog/category/lightroom/presets/page/3/. They even sell some packs, but I guess you'll find a lot of free presets in the Net.

Greetings.

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Street & City / Re: Superstrikes South Africa

« Last post by serendipidy on Today at 02:38:58 AM »

OMG! I got a shock just looking at your photo. Superb shot. Congratulations

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EOS Bodies / Re: Eos 1Dx OR...?

« Last post by wockawocka on Today at 02:38:26 AM »

The most impressive thing for girls? Shooting film.

Also the cheapest option so you can spend all that saved cash on therapy.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Eos 1Dx OR...?

« Last post by serendipidy on Today at 02:32:21 AM »

EOS Bodies / Re: Canon EOS 1DX Junk camera??
« on: April 11, 2013, 12:19:45 AM »

Quote from: serendipidy on April 11, 2013, 12:00:49 AM

"In this situation, I would sell the 1DX and lenses and get a good camcorder. You will treasure movies of your children much more than photos. At least I did. The best golf clubs in the world won't make you Tiger Woods."

Quote from: shashinkaman on April 11, 2013, 12:19:45 AM\

"I CAN'T BELIEVE SOMEBODY ACTUALLY ANSWERED THIS GUY.............. REALLY"

A reply to me from the OP of this thread when I (tongue in cheek) answered another troll.

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Street & City / Re: Superstrikes South Africa

« Last post by wickidwombat on Today at 02:23:51 AM »

wow you weren't exagerating using the term HUGE!

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Canon General / Re: I have more money than I do needs... so what should be my next step?

« Last post by wickidwombat on Today at 02:11:25 AM »

I've been a SLR owner for about nearly 4 years now.  I own a 60D body, 24-105mm f/4L IS, 100mm f/2.8L IS Macro, and 50mm f/1.4.  I also have a 430ex II speedlite.  I have about $1600 in cash and I'm not quite sure what to spend it on.  I have a 9 year old so she is my main subject.  In the past 12 months I have photographed indoor plays, outdoor Easter egg hunts, night time "bonfires", swimming pool shots, football games (she's a cheerleader but I really enjoy photographing the players), and I will be photographing indoor basketball games under crappy gym lighting. I don't shoot a lot of wide angle and a bunch of my shots would be considered sports action or portraiture with pleasing blurry bokehs. 

No one probably cares about the process, but I want to illustrate that I have had a ton of different lenses.  I started with a Canon XS which was upgraded to a 60D after two years.  In regards to lenses, I had the kit lens (18-55mm) which I eventually upgraded to a 24-105mm f/4L USM.  I started with a 75-300mm which was upgraded to a 55-250mm after one year to a 70-300mm (briefly) to a 70-200mm f/4L USM (briefly) to a 70-200mm f/2.8L USM (briefly), to finally nothing.  Finally, I had a 50mm f/1.8 which I upgraded to the 50mmm f/1.4.  And I picked up a 100mm f/2.8L IS macro along the way. 

I like my 60D, but I would seriously consider upgrading to a 5D mkii if I find a deal for around $1200 which isn't completely out of the realm of reason if I sell a bundled printer and the kit lens (24-105mm). 

I think the biggest thing about upgrading bodies is that I will have Micro auto focus adjustment... and while I was underwhelmed by both 70-200's I had, I think if I am able to 100% lock into my target, I would be substantially more pleased with the results.  But I'm not sure I'm willing to go back to that well of disappointment.  Maybe I might dip into 70-200mm f/4L IS or the 70-200mm f/2.8L IS mkii (the non IS f/2.8 was heavy, but it really didn't bother me so I doubt the IS version would cause me to complain).  But IS shouldn't be a factor since the shots I were taking were at 1/4000 of a second or faster... so it really comes down to the performance of the lens v. the quality of shot I received using the 100mm f/2.8L Macro. 

Having said that, if I buy the 5dmkii, I will only have 400 left in reserves to get anything else.  I really don't want to part with my 60d, but I know selling the used body for $650 (if I'm lucky) would then bump me back up to $1050 and again can buy another lens.

I've also considered a refurb 135mm f/2L direct from Canon.  The best case scenario is if I buy one during their sales and I pay around $740.  That would leave me with $860 and maybe I go ahead and dip my toe back into the 70-200's and get the f/4L IS.  That would be $914, but I can get away with spending $55 over my budget. 

I know there is a huge fight between those who prefer primes over zooms and I don't want to start one of those, but I've also considered a 300mm f/4L IS prime.  But I read reviews that it is not good for panning and it is older technology from 2008 (which sounds silly) but I do have concerns shooting with a 300mm prime with limited IS on a crop sensor. 

I've also considered a fisheye... but that's just for fun and is really low on my priority list. 

So my question is... would an upgrade to the body with one additional lens (whether it is the 135mm f/2 or the 300mm f/4L IS or even the 70-200mm f/4L IS) be the best bang for my respective buck.  Or should I stick with my 60D which has good low light performance (though not on par with the 5dmk ii or the 5dmk iii) and just get new lenses.  It's not an easy decision. 

OR is there something I'm not considering that would be an even better fit that I'm just completely ignorant about (and if someone mentions Nikon, I'll punch you in the face!).

Thanks for your help because I really have ambivalent feelings about both directions.

If i were in your situation I would do either of 2 options
option 1) get a sigma 35 f1.4 and the canon 135 f2L (I did get both of these and they are awesome)

option 2) get the 135 f2L now and keep saving and grab a 6D, keep an eye out for a good deal in the mean time
then down the track look at a fast 35