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ScottyP · Feb 28, 2016

I downloaded the 1.07 update from Phottix. I hooked the flash to the computer with a Micro USB. I just can't get anything to happen. If I drag and drop it says the file is much too large. There is almost nothing showing as being in the flash. One nonsense file and one file about volume.

Could this be something to do with Windows 8? I can't find any YouTube videos or anything.

Thanks.

Valvebounce · Feb 28, 2016

Hi Folks.
I think it has a new home if it all works out.

Cheers, Graham.

dolina · Feb 28, 2016

ecka said:
benperrin said:

ecka said:

1. Gear matters.
2. 5D2 is a great camera.
3. Camera is a tool. Better cameras are better tools.
4. Populism like "it's not the camera ...", is an artsy narcissistic BS. Trust me

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People who say the camera doesn't matter are full of it. Not to say it's the only part that matters but it certainly does. The problem lies where people think that only your gear matters. That is just as incorrect as saying gear is not important. Better gear can open up new and exciting opportunities. Post processing also can. There will be plenty of photos that no amount of post processing can save but it can enhance great images as well. Take them to a new level. People make far too big of a deal about new cameras. I've had people tell me that the 5d2 can't take good images, of course talk like that is bs.

Also people often argue these points from their own favourite photographic genres. Photo journalism will have different requirements to landscape and sports photography will have a different set of requirements again. This needs to be remembered when arguing the point. The best camera is not the one you have with you, it is the right tool for the job. I'd hate to use an iPhone for bird photography.

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+1

"It's not the camera, it's the tool behind it."
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+1000

Will use that saying next time.

dolina · Feb 28, 2016

Woah, tone it down a bit. Who made you grumpy this Sunday?

I am not saying what you are doing is wrong but I am just sharing a different workflow to your conventional one.

Or are you mad that I am able to sell my old cards at a price people are willing to buy them for?

CF cards are nearing end of life as a format standard and not a lot of people know this.

If anyone has cards that are smaller than 64GB it may be time to sell em before they become worthless as betamax tapes.

Today, Canon sells 4 bodies and Nikon sells 3 bodies with CF slots. I expect this to be reduced to 3 Canon bodies and 2 Nikon bodies by the end of the year.

CFast and XQD will replace CF and I really wish they just consolidated it to a single replacement to leverage economies of scale.

martti · Feb 27, 2016

Wouldn't it be logical to sell the batch of not-so-excellent lenses to a gray exporter who can apply different politics in his post-sale services than the official agent?

kphoto99 · Feb 27, 2016

They are using the C$ as a smokescreen to raise prices. The last big sale that Canon Canada had was on black Friday. Many lenses were at their lowest prices ever (check photoprice.ca). The C$ was at US$0.74, and now it is back to US$0.74. This is probably just to stop Americans from buying in Canada.

privatebydesign · Feb 27, 2016

Re: Preorder: Canon EOS-1D X Mark II, Free CFast Card & Reader About to End

R1-7D said:
Does anyone know if you need to put an actual despot down to preorder, or can I just add my name to the list? I'm buying in Canada but live in the UK currently.

It depends on the retailer, for instance B&H ran my credit card within 24 hours for my 1DX MkII preorder, Adorama don't run the card until the item is in stock and ready to ship. So get in touch with the specific retailers you are interested in buying from and find out their specific policies.

rfdesigner · Feb 27, 2016

alliumnsk said:
rfdesigner said:

Tllt shift lenses won't become obsolete due to this.

At the moment TS lenses move the image circle by about 12mm in each direction, (24mm movement overall).. To do this they have a huge image circle vs normal lenses (~68mm vs 44mm), so even if you could move the sensor by +/-12mm in each direction then you'd run out image circle.

If there were Tilt-only lenses then it might make a difference, but as there aren't it doesn't matter.

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TS lenses are inconvenient.

don't disagree.

alliumnsk said:
It's possible to make shift perspective change in PP rather than using lens with more coverage. Olympus even has this function in-camera for framing via EVF. Also, when you shift lens you're using its less sharp part of image.

All true but this has absolutely nothing to do with the patent.

slclick · Feb 27, 2016

If I think it's a year where I want to get a body cleaned and a lens or two dialed in the Gold is more than worth it. Otherwise I do Silver that year. It can bite you in the butt doing it that route with a mishap or unexpected problem.

slclick · Feb 27, 2016

tron said:
dilbert said:

slclick said:

4D won't happen due to 'shi'.

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People said the same thing of Nikon, yet there was the D4, D4s. From Canon there has also been a 400D, 450D.

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And 40D (my first DSLR). But maybe 4 is/sounds different than 40 and 400... It is interesting to note though that Nikon jumped from D300(s) to D500... although they did not have trouble making D4(s)...

The Canon difference is putting the numeral first. The single digit has the shi sound not necessarily the 4XXXXX what have you iirc. Nikon's use of the D4 is similar to Canon's Mark usage.

martti · Feb 27, 2016

Did you buy postcards and T-shirts? I did. They are great!

Mt Spokane Photography · Feb 27, 2016

Expect announcements one week before WPPI in April, one Week before Photokina in September. and probably one or two others this year.

RGF · Feb 26, 2016

Maximilian said:
Hi K!

Although I can follow a lot of your arguments, I mus say that ...

K said:

...
My guess ...
the 6D2 ... sports a 28MP sensor ...
the 5D4 will have a 24MP sensor ...

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... if that guess comes true I'd be really surprised.
The "entry level FF" having a higher resolution than the "Pro Alrounder"?
But we'll see for sure...

agree. I expect that the 5D4 to have higher resolution than the 6D2.

Monchomac · Feb 26, 2016

Just go for it. I love my 50L!

alliumnsk · Feb 26, 2016

They should make a light field camera based on this sensor, e.g. with interchangleable lenslet arrays. Lytro projects suffered of low resolution, there 250/16 = 15 mp still left, and 4x more DOF possible

dolina · Feb 26, 2016

http://youtu.be/zFQOYmPIRiQ

Source: https://lensvid.com/gear/lensvid-exclusive-what-happened-to-the-photography-industry-in-2015/

martti · Feb 26, 2016

Thanks, Pookie.
Isn't this Sigma a fish eye lens?

tlieser · Feb 26, 2016

midluk said:
Those features sound like I really want to replace my 70D with an 80D (assuming the DR improvements are really as huge as they are rumored).
Do GAS masks help against this desire? 8)

I'm glad I waited for the 80D (my 50D is in urgent need of replacement) -- it looks like it's just the right update from the 70D (and in a way from the 7DMK2 -- I guess the 7DMK3 will be a killer, but a bit too expensive for me).
Anyway -- from a 50D it's a jump ahead of light years

;

Maiaibing · Feb 26, 2016

Re: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV & 5DS Talk [CR2]

tron said:
I would like that although I do not consider it likely. But I believe Canon will be forced to release new updates in much less than 4 years (between releases).

Canon has stated the opposite is their strategy: fewer updates, bigger leaps.

RGF · Feb 25, 2016

Mt Spokane Photography said:
RunAndGun said:

The whole lithium batteries being "banned" on planes seems to pop up every few months on some of the other professional forums I'm on, usually when someone "discovers" the regulations for the first time. Here in the U.S. you haven't been able to check any individual li-ion batts as/in checked baggage(that goes in the baggage compartment under the plane) for a long time now. Period. There are also regulations about what can be brought on/in the passenger compartment, as well. For most consumers and still photographers, it's not a big deal and doesn't really effect you. Guys like me that shoot video, it can. Individual li-ion batteries cannot exceed 100W. Although I usually ship my equipment ahead of me and don't have to worry about, my newest li-ion batteries are 190W, BUT split apart into two 95W halves to meet air travel restrictions.

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There are two types of lithium batteries (More than two, actually). Lithium Metal Batteries store the most energy, and when shorted out, they will burn until the lithium is all used up. They are almost impossible to extinguish.

The first bans were for Lithium Metal Batteries.

Then, Lithium - ION batteries started melting down and even starting fires. They are not usually as dangerous as Lithium Metal Batteries, but when several are packed closely together, overheat in one can spread to others, and as a group, they are very dangerous. Even one, packed in a suitcase full of clothing or combustible material can ignite it, so being in a cargo hold of a air-craft is not a good idea. Then throw in the low cost batteries produced in garages and back rooms with no quality control, having those on aircraft is very scary.

Finally, shippers labeling Lithium Metal Batteries as Lithium Ion means dangerous batteries are being shipped in bulk and unsafely. Some are willing to have airline passengers take the risk so they can make money. That's sad, but true.

what type are AA lithium (non-rechargeable) batteries?

Bdube · Feb 25, 2016

Mt Spokane Photography said:
Bdube said:

You can't discern astigmatism from a large aperture plot of MTF vs spatial frequency. In fact, I would say it is quite the opposite. You also can't do it from small aperture MTF charts unless you know about the lateral color.

Regards,
Brandon
Olaf Optical Testing, Photozone.de

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Brandon, tell us more about how to discern astigmatism. I know Roger has some good information, but it has long since rolled of my memory chart, which is not all that long anymore.

If you have a lens you know is very well corrected for lateral color (e.g. Zeiss 100/2 makro-planar), you make consider a difference in the tangential and sagittal MTF at closed apertures - perhaps f/8 - to be the astigmatism. At larger apertures, aberrations such as oblique spherical aberration and misalignment-related coma will cloud the view.

If you have a lens - perhaps a 24mm f/1.4, which is much less well corrected for astigmatism, you will have no such luck at any aperture.

However, one may also use monochromatic measurements of the MTF, which removes any lateral color, to tell the astigmatism as well.

JennyGW · Feb 25, 2016

Really old topic I know ....

Just managed to get this fixed! £262, Canon Elstree, bargain! Luckily insurance covered it

Perio · Feb 25, 2016

Pookie said:
Perio said:

Hello guys! For those of you who use Pentax 645d or 645z along with your Canon to shoot outdoor portraits, what do you think about the image/bokeh quality produced by lenses for 645 system? I got some idea from the article by CR member Chris Giles (wockawocka) http://chrisgilesphotography.com/blog/pentax-645z-review-pt3-ccd-vs-cmos/ but I want to hear some other opinions as well, especially in relative comparison to Canon 85 f1.2, 135 f2 and 200 f2.0. Thank to you all.

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Ahh, this was written for me I'll have to find Chris as it would have been nice to talk with him first before buying my Pentax.

I recently bought the 645z. I bought new lenses; Pentax-D FA 645 55mm f/2.8 and Pentax 90mm f/2.8 D FA 645 Macro ED AW SR.

I own 7D's, 5D2's, 5D3's and a 1DX. Canon lenses; all primes from 24mm through 200 f/2 (no TS though). Lots of zooms but the main ones used daily are the 16-35 f/4, 24-70L II, and the 70-200 II.

I'm a working photographer with (portrait, wedding, family).

I haven't had a lot of time on the "Z" but I bought it mainly because I wanted it and not because I need it. I'd have to say the Canon does bokeh much better. The 85L and 135L are probably my most used primes and are hands down better in the bokeh department in my book. So much so that I have rarely if ever pulled the Pentax out for client work (yet). I'm beginning to even think maybe the "D" files look better since borrowing one.

In May we will be in Maui for a month and I intend to take the Pentax as my only landscape camera... that will be my biggest test of it's use as I will also be doing some gigs on the island too. I do wish I had searched out some legacy glass as I know a lot are out there that will work. Do you have any legacy suggestions?

I guess my take home is between the glass I have for the Pentax and Canon... so far the Canon offerings are superb in the bokeh department. The files from the Pentax are quite flat but I actually like that. For outdoor portraiture the sync speed of 1/125 is really no bueno and probably why I rarely if ever shoot with the Pentax+strobes outside or even bring it out to play. Natural light is great but I like the option of both natty and strobe when on the job, here Canon wins hands down. The rest of the story remains to be seen for me.

How is your experience with your rig?

Awesome, thanks a lot for your comments. This is exactly what I needed. My setup used to be Canon 1dx, 85 1.2, 70-200 2.8ii and 200 f2. I sold all of my gear a few months ago to fund my residency program but now my financial situation got better. So, my choice now (i) 5ds (sold at a good price now) and the same lenses I used to have; (ii) Pentax 645d or z; or (iii) new Canon 1dxii with an improved sensor. This is just for outdoor portraits, for fun and not for living.

backcountrygirl · Feb 25, 2016

B and H has been in contact with LucrOit about their 165mm filter system for the Canon 11-24mm lens.
Here's what B and H wrote to me last night...

[font=arial, sans-serif]We have it listed in our database now and the price is $557.60. It is special order only and it will take about 1-2 weeks to arrive. For now you can call to place the order and ask for part number FOPC1124. It will be listed on our website on about 1-2 weeks.
End of Email...

As far as Fotodiox goes on a different thread, we're still waiting word as far as the Fotodiox 186mm filter system will be available over and above their last communication that said probably March. We'll see if that pans out...

In the meantime, there's now a front filter system that will work with the 11-24mm lens with LucrOit that's available right now.

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pwp · Feb 24, 2016

kyle86 said:
Anyone know why we are getting ripped so bad?

The price is competitive with most countries. Some countries don't add sales tax or a GST which inflate the figure. At around $0.70 against the USD, you're going to see higher AUD prices on most imported stuff than you've been used to in recent years. Glad I bought my 300 f/2.8is when the AUD was at $1.09! It can be a wildly fluctuating currency.

The AUD was lower than it is now when I bought a 1Ds in 2002. Yikes! There was a price drop from $16k down to $12.5k so I jumped on it.

-pw

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