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Software & Accessories / Re: Screen protector question

« Last post by pwp on May 23, 2013, 10:14:15 PM »

The glass used by Canon for the screen is so astonishingly tough, the only people who would say you need protection are the manufacturers of the protection.

-PW

Remember this post?
http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php?topic=14604.msg264771#msg264771

Hah! I missed that thread. It seems I have just been incredibly lucky. Forget everything I said on the subject. Buy protection...

-PW

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Why is my 5D3 so noisy???

« Last post by bdunbar79 on May 23, 2013, 10:14:08 PM »

Just a quick example.  I totally overexposed this shot, because it was so damn dark down there and midcourt was so damn bright.  Much easier and cleaner to bring down in post vs. underexposing and lifting:

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EOS Bodies / Re: what to do

« Last post by neuroanatomist on May 23, 2013, 10:09:24 PM »

i have a 500d and im thinking of  upgrading to a new body  but should  i buy  new glass instead

Neither. Get an underwater housing. 

Of course, I'm just guessing that's your most pressing need, based on the information you provided.   

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

« Last post by rpt on May 23, 2013, 10:07:54 PM »

What's really amazing to me at least, is how well you can pull up shadows in post, and then how well the files sharpen, in just a matter of 60 seconds post-processing.  This was shot during the middle of the day, maybe around 3pm, and the runner was heavily shadowed.  But with the 1Dx RAW files in post, not really too big of a problem for web viewing.  Here is a 3-shot hurdler sequence from Malone:

I really like the 3rd one. Great shot.

Yup! You can see in his eyes he is already eyeing the next goal 10 mt away. Excellent capture! The others are great too.

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Why is my 5D3 so noisy???

« Last post by pwp on May 23, 2013, 10:07:22 PM »

When shooting higher iso's, ETTR is an absolute 100% must.
Right from the start I've been astounded how much detail there is in 5D3 highlights before they blow to 255.

Modified technique on your part should deliver fantastic high iso 5D3 image files.

-PW

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EOS Bodies / Re: what to do

« Last post by RGF on May 23, 2013, 10:06:14 PM »

i have a 500d and im thinking of  upgrading to a new body  but should  i buy  new glass instead

Yes if you love glass, no if your glass is sufficient

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: 6D accessories?

« Last post by neuroanatomist on May 23, 2013, 10:06:01 PM »

Neuro, thanks for your suggestions.  What is the largest lens you have mounted, when using your "pro holster"?  I assume it's not from spider.

Sorry for the confusion - I was referring to the Spider Pro holster (to distinguish it from their less robust 'black widow' setup).  I routinely hang a large white zoom from it (70-200/2.8L IS II, 28-300L or 100-400L) with the 1D X. 

I have no plans to try hanging the 600 II from it. 

Haha, no problem...and sorry for the confusion on my end also, because the "Pro Spider Holster" is indeed the one I have.  You're saying you mount it to the tripod clamp on the lens.  I would too if I had the f/2.8 zoom.  But what if the lens is heavy but can't use a tripod clamp (such as the 135L, or similar)?  Also, I've read bad things about the clamp for my 70-200 f/4 (non-IS), so I didn't buy it (probably also why it doesn't come with the lens).  It also seems like it would get in the way when hand-holding this particular 70-200, unless the clamp is turned to stick up toward the top of the camera...but then it's hanging backwards and might be less balanced on the holster...

I use it with the 85L with no issues, and I don't find it to be an issue with the 70-200/2.8. But, the Spider Arca clamp does get a little in the way of the zoom ring for the 24-70 II, for example.  Not a big deal, the convenience of the holster outweighs that, for me.

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Why is my 5D3 so noisy???

« Last post by wickidwombat on May 23, 2013, 09:55:42 PM »

F9 indoors?

My friend who used to photograph weddings once wondered why his flash couldn't keep up at f5.6 when inside.  I have enough troubles at f2.8.

so how do those group shots turn out at f2.8

I regularly shoot f4 to f8 indoors at night at weddings with flash, 2nd curtain sync slow shutter speed to keep the iso reasonable. job done.
Its pretty straight forward really.
To be honest if your friend was wondering that, then I'm wondering what he was doing shooting weddings in the first place.

Also 100% agree with bdunbar ETTR is critical at higher isos make sure your highlight alert is on and shoot as far over exposed without blowing out skin then reduce the exposure in LR dial in some shadow recovery and apply NR typically i'll over expose from the recomended meter settings but 2/3 to 1 and 1/3 stops usually set at 1 stop over and tweek as needed, I always shoot in manual as Av or anything auto will balls this up.

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EOS Bodies / Re: what to do

« Last post by tiger82 on May 23, 2013, 09:38:48 PM »

failing that buy 4 1Dx bodies and 2 of each and every Canon L series lens 12 Ex600RT flashes

oh better get a couple of 5Dmk3 for backups and so you can do continuous RAW video with Magic lantern

that should about cover it

I actually met someone like that  He currently has 2 1DX, 2 1D4, 1D3, 5D3, 5D2 and every L glass and Canon accessory.  He put down photojournalists because some of their work is in black and white and he never shoot jpeg because it's for the lesser shooters.  I watched him at an event and he spent more time fiddling with his gear than shooting.  He was shooting with a ring flash at a sporting event.  He told me he is a first adopted of everything Canon releases and would never sell any old body because their actuations are so low.

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: 5D3 and 24 1.4 II L Edit, and other Lenses, owners please read!

« Last post by Hobby Shooter on May 23, 2013, 09:29:15 PM »

It seems then that the evaluative metering will start from the point of focus, but when switched to manual it will whole scene giving a brighter exposure

Makes sense