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Reviews / Re: Can we have a 16-35 2.8L II review next please?

« Last post by sanj on May 22, 2013, 11:01:45 PM »

The edges are softISH. Even at f8

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

« Last post by gary samples on May 22, 2013, 11:00:37 PM »

1Dx
85L 1.2 II  1/200 ISO 50 Case1
papa girl

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: 5D Mark III inability to use AV mode with any flash

« Last post by kmmills on May 22, 2013, 11:00:30 PM »

It's good to hear the first thing is user error. Wow!

Nissin is not at fault, Canon is and they admitted to it. Maybe you don't understand how to shoot flash controlling DOF. I do and have.

If it is user error, then tell me why the T3i responds correctly? or is the T3i broken and the Mark III working correctly.

If I want the ambient light to play correctly with the flash then I can use Manual or adjust the flash over and under exposure in-camera settings. Or, I can place the flash in manual or I can decrease or increase the EV settings on the flash.

Definitely NOT user error. Be careful how quickly you jump people and look into yourselves. After all, there are four fingers (3 fingers and a thumb) point back at you!

Have fun, I am out!

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Reviews / Re: Can we have a 16-35 2.8L II review next please?

« Last post by Dylan777 on May 22, 2013, 11:00:25 PM »

I'm thinking selling my and use that money toward to 85L f1.2 II since I shoot alot of candid. I good with 17-40mm, f8 - f16

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Lenses / Re: stacking up 2x+1.4x (both Mk 2's) on a 70-200 f2.8 L IS & Canon 5d Mark iii

« Last post by wickidwombat on May 22, 2013, 10:57:25 PM »

Is it possible to stack up two extenders 1.4x Mk2 + 2x Mk2 on a canon 70-200mm f2.8 L IS lens with Canon 5d Mark iii ?
With the recent firmware update i reckon its possible to autofocus with the center point @ f8.

not the genuine canons
but a kenko 1.4 will stack on a 2x however on my mk3 it doesnt work properly and is really flakey
aperture on the top display flickers between f8 and f5.6 (I havent tried it since i upgraded firmware though)
I should try

On my 1Dmk3 the combo wrks fine though at f8

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Idea for Canon

« Last post by RGF on May 22, 2013, 10:56:47 PM »

As the card gets full, the camera would make noise like film rewinding. 

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Software & Accessories / Re: Screen protector question

« Last post by RGF on May 22, 2013, 10:52:38 PM »

When my cameras are cleaned by canon they replace they protective skin on the LCD screen.  Though I get small scratches and Face oil on the screen, when I get them back from canon the LCD looks new

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EOS Bodies - For Video / Re: Magic Lantern... CONTINUOUS raw recording @ 24fps on 5D3

« Last post by cayenne on May 22, 2013, 10:52:21 PM »

Has anyone used the latest ML release (alpha 3 or nightly build) with the 1.2.1 firmware? Also how do I get the nightly build? Do I need to build it?

Thanks in advance.

I don't have it up in front of me, but I've been following in the forums....

1. THey are currently only working on the older firmware, I think it was 1.1.3?  The threads are like 50 deep, but in those they have links to get the older firmware so you can 'downgrade' to the version that works with current builds.

2. There are no 'guides' with everything you need to know about running the nightlies so you can play with the RAW video. YOu basically have to read through the long forum threads and take notes. ON some of those threads I saw links to outside sites where people have tried to put it all together into one guide, but if you're not familiar with a bit of coding, or more intricate computing methods, you might just want to wait till they have a more stable candidate.

That being said, the info is on a couple of ML forum threads.....I"m currently just watching the threads from the sidelines for now, but I may jump in at some point and try nightlies....

HTH,

cayenne

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Canon 5D Mk3 Reliability

« Last post by Harry Muff on May 22, 2013, 10:50:55 PM »

Seriously thinking of selling my 5D Mk2 now that I can get a Mk3 for around £1800.


The 1DX just isn't realistic for me given the price and the Mk3 has advantages for what i shoot. The question isn't whether I want one regarding its features. I think it would be a great upgrade now.


Anyhoo, I'm seeing issues regarding reliability popping up on this and other forums regarding issues with it.


I'm concerned that I'll be going from the 5D Mk2, which is pretty much bullet-proof at this point due to how long they've been making them, to something that might let me down due to teething problems which seem to persist over a year since it was released.




Your thoughts, please?

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Lenses / Re: Can the 70-200 2.8L II IS replace my 100L and 135L?

« Last post by jdramirez on May 22, 2013, 10:50:07 PM »

Again, I already sold my 100L, kept the 135L and bought the 70-200L. Version II of course. I also bought a 500D close up lens for the little macro work I wanna do, sure I don't get 1:1 but easily the double of what the 70-200 can natively do.

Anywho, if I find myself in need of a macro anytime in the future, I can just grab another 100 non L, or a Tamron 90 VC or something like that, it's just no need for a L anymore.

Out of curiosity, can you see a difference in shots from the 135L and 100L?

The bokeh on the 135mm f/2L has been described as magic...  I haven't heard anyone say that about the 100... though I don't think it is bad... it isn't magic.