scyrene said:

George D. said:

Canon Rumors said:

What I find most exciting is the possibility that some of this technology is going to spill over into other parts of the Canon lineup, most notably the EOS-1D X Mark II and EOS 5D Mark IV.

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Kubrick was there exactly 40 years ago with Barry Lyndon. For the common people, say 5D4 18/20Mp, ISO 1Million we shall have to shoot Milky Way stills all over again? ??? And if 5D5 comes with ISO 2Million all over again? I say bring a stunning ISO 100k, the rest is for spec lovers.

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Well he used f/0.7 lenses, that's not quite the same thing.

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He used the 0.7 lens, but it was on the Academy format (22mm x 16mm) and then matted down even more to 1.66:1, or 22mm x 13mm, so it gave the same dof as an f1.2 lens on a ff camera.


Technical details for sure, but we are talking about cutting edge 'ultra low light level filming' with the aid of left over NASA lenses! But the kicker to all of this is Barry Lyndon was shot at 200 iso (on EI 100 film stock and pushed a stop in development), that is 14 stops brighter than this Canon ME20F-SH and people are still dissing it!

Oh how times change.........

TWI by Dustin Abbott said:

infared said:

I love the work that Roger does. It's always so vital to the craft!
I think that it's fantastic that the Canon 35mm f/1.4LII is so incredible optically and physically. Actually stunning....part of the asking price is justified just by the consistency of each lens to "hit the mark".
I picked up my Sigma for under $800 overseas. I can't justify the $1800 for a 35mm prime..(wish that I could), but clearly that lens is worth its price...and it would seem that my lens is worth its price.
What's cool about this situation is that if a great image was shot with both lenses simultaneously ....the image quality difference in reality is moot. Academic. The image would come through in both instances. That is pretty cool.
I wonder how the build on the Sigma holds up to the Canon 35mm f/1.4L I? I'm curious now...since even that lens is still commanding $1100, currently.....

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That is somewhat true (re image quality), but the new Canon is definitely in another league. Think Canon L to Otus. The 35L II has better contrast, color, and overall resolution, and I find that images just look more "special". The drawing is better with the L lens, though that probably won't show up on any chart testing. I've been using the lenses side by side in my review process, and for critical moments I find myself reaching for the Canon every time.

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I am happy you point this out. I don't think MTF charts is a proper tool to evaluate the quality of a lens. It tells quite a bit, of course, but your real world testing are way more important to me. Looking forward to your review of the 35 L II!

Thank you localhost. This is helpful.

Busted Knuckles said:

umm yep - right.

There are two distance measurements -
Minimum Focusing - measured from the image plane - that little circle with a line through it...
Minimum WORKING distance, measured from the front element.

Perhaps there is a 3rd for those who walk and Macro (me) distance from the lens hood.

It give my wife levity when we go to the local botanical garden and start chasing insects w/ my 70-200 and an extension tube!! Everyone should try this sometime, it is a blast.

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Does that setup work well? I've considered it as an alternative to a 180mm macro lens, and would appreciate any insight you might have...

No 35 L II?

I'm sure you're right. Canon and Nikon are doomed.
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Absolutely! If they don't repent and change their ways, they are doomed, they will go bust as a business, and their CEOs might even burn in hell ... or whatever that translates to in Shintoism.

English USPTO patent application: US20150323764 A1

In comparing example 3 to JP,2006-153942 (I believe this is the patent that embodied by the existing EF-S 60mm f2.8 Macro), it seems quite possible that this is going to be the EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro II, or the EF-M 60mm f/2.8 Macro.

Comparing the distortion graphs, example 3 compares quite well to 2006-153942.

Sounds reasonable. I have a profile I use for my 1Dx that I made but not totally satisfied with it. I'm looking forward to it with the 5Ds. If I like it enough maybe I'll quit sports and actually do photography for fun again

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I pressed post to fast:

The attached picture shows what a monster the Tammy 15-30 is.
All real estate I save in my bag by changing on the 24-70 side from Canon to Tamron is more than eaten up by the 15-30 which is felt twice as heavy than the Canon 17-35

If anyone has switched lenses same way as I than I would be happy to hear from you. ALso if selling out a Red Ring for a Tamron leaves any emotional scar tissue in the long run....

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I have not switched lenses, but I recently bought the Tamron 15-30. You are right, it is a beast. I really do like it. I think it is well worth the money. It is an excellent lens and the weight does not bother me at all. I like a heavy lens... especially if I've spent fairly big money on it. Congratulations on a wise decision purchasing this lens.

Hi Folks.
Seasons greetings and good will to all, may the new year hold health happiness and possibly a bit of wealth for you. ;D
Thanks to all that have helped answer various questions posed and those that keep this great community going and heading in the right general direction.

Cheers, Graham.
Ps the Robin is great.
Pps, I'm getting a new camera for Christmas (unless I foul up somehow! ;D) so don't expect me to forget photography!

It really is amazing that more of our current devices don't blow up.

I did a bit of research into RC cars a few years ago and they recommend that Lithium Polymer batteries never be charged unattended, because they melt down in a blaze of acid flames when they go.
Common practice is to put them in a fireproof bag when charging.
Of course those are often half pound batteries being stressed to destruction, so it's not the same application, but Lithium based cells are generally less stable, especially compared to NiMH (but NiMH specifically sucks for RC, they just drop voltage way too fast).
Good batteries have circuits that artificially shut off the battery before anything serious happens though, thus the you don't hear about more than a few cell phones exploding every year.

Yep. There are even some MF sensors with equal pixel pitch as some FF sensors and whip them quite handedly in noise and DR.

This lens pretty much lives on my camera for youth football and baseball season. I just finished football with it and was very pleased. Image quality was improved over the older model especially when all the way out. The shorter minimum focus distance allowed some shots that would have been blurry previously when the runner was almost at my feet. I can't totally attribute it to the lens but my keeper rate was also up this year. Probably my favorite lens for its versatility.

infared said:

I am amazed at the wide range of gear that that Lens Rental employees chose...
None of which I own or have tried. LOL! Those Profoto B2's look interesting....

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Editor from LensRentals here. The Profoto B2s are incredible, and likely would have been my favorite product from this year. I didn't choose it though, because I'm personally sponsored with Profoto, and I didn't want the hassle of people accusing me of making it a sponsored post. The Canon 35L II (My choice on the list) is incredible though, and one of my absolute favorites from this year.

Mt Spokane Photography said:

You seem to have answered your own question. You do not intend to use the R/T features, so why buy it?


Rather than spend big bucks for a single arm bracket, consider a dual arm unit, and a flash controller. You can set the flash ratio and do things you cannot do with a single flash unit.
You can get more light as well, which lets you stop down further.

I'm not a big fan of Cowboy Studio, but the idea is a good one.

http://www.cowboystudio.com/product_p/octopus%20flash%20bracket.htm

Of course, Wimberly has a kit to setup a dual flash unit, but for someone on a limited budget, I'd get the two flashes plus wireless controller over one with a expensive bracket.

http://www.tripodhead.com/products/flash-bracket-macro-brackets.cfm

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I have tried that octopus flash bracket in past with a pair of Nissin Di700 and Nikon D90 setup. I didn't find it particularly comfortable to use.
IMG_0137 by Chaitanya Shukla, on Flickr
With small flashes like 270ex and others that bracket is a really good macro flash bracket with medium and large flashes it gives the most painful setup to shoot with. a friend of mine here had purchased the Kirk Macro flash bracket(universal) couple of months back but he doesnt seem to have use for it anymore and is selling it at a good price.
http://www.kirkphoto.com/Macro_Flash_Bracket-Universal.html

with that bracket I can use the 430ex as well as the 270ex for macro shooting with someone else doing the duty of handholding the 2nd flash.

I was wondering with the cheap Yongnuo transmitter available on ebay, was it worth the premium for the RT model? as it might be easier to sell it compared to Non RT one.

ahsanford said:

H. Jones said:

CanonFanBoy said:

As shallow as the depth of field in on the Canon EF 135mm f/2... I just don't know what this new third party lens could ever be used for in my life.

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If you ever wanted ultra-ultra-thin depth of field while photographing planes landing at airports, now there's a lens for you!

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It's not that long a focal length.

Look, I'm making fun of the realities of a 6+ pound prime lens without autofocus, but there is an opportunity for Mitakon.

If you like taking portraits with a 70-200 f/2.8 lens shot wide open, now imagine that with far creamier bokeh / far greater subject isolation. There's absolutely a market for that.

People who spoon with their 135mm f/2L lenses at night like people did with their Amiga computers when they were discontinued will understand.

People who buy sell everything they own for used copies of 200mm f/1.8L or 200mm f/2L IS lenses will understand.

I'm not buying that monster because I'm not one of those people, but call me crazy, someone on this forum will absolutely buy one of these.

- A

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My 135mm f/2L is my 70-200's sister wife. That's how I spoon.

All the STM lenses are good choices.

I can't vouch for it, but you might look into:

http://www.fullstopbooks.com/canon-7d-mark-ii-experience/

He has one on the 5DS/r as well. I haven't read them yet, so you need to look for yourself. I do know that the Apple iBooks download has formatting issues. Works fine with PDF download to iPad with Goodreader APP.

keithfullermusic said:

Pookie said:

Yep, this is what I was talking about. And you don't even need gaff tape as Avenger and Kupo make foam core holder specifically for this application. Or go free standing...

16$ vs. 246$
http://www.adorama.com/KUKG600611.html?gclid=Cj0KEQiA-ZSzBRDp3ITHm5KO_JYBEiQA1JjHHCzOOfH63eyDu37uDJGe6LOezLoF84IS2vdk9aLTqp0aAhXm8P8HAQ

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In the UK the price in USD for the Triflector is $187. Also, if I used the forks I would need three, plus 3 light stands, 3 reflectors of the same size, and I'd have to make sure I didn't impale any clients.

I appreciate the recommendation of it- it actually does look awesome, and I might pick one up. However, it doesn't seem like a substitute for the Triflector.

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Only one stand for that is needed... you'd just need a multi-point attachment. Also fairly cheap. I def like Lastolite though, don't get me wrong. Just if you are really talking about mainly in studio use one Kupo/Avenger is worth tons more in the long run. You could even hang Triflectors on it if you really want to go that route. Way better than the cheap light weight stands Lastolite uses and shows with that set-up.

I've used these for years and never hand one unintentional impaling, there have been time I wanted to intentionally do it though ;D

I love how a simple tweet can resurrect a thread months later.

I like my 50mm STM. My biggest disappointment is it can't handle a Cokin A series filter holder. The focus motor just sits there and grinds.

My favorite quote of the review? "I am still looking for a 50mm lens with the attributes and size factor of the Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS." Amen.

There was mention in the other D5 thread of an 'interchangeable viewfinder', but the images look like swapping out an eyepiece (perhaps to change diopter beyond the normal range or to increase the eyepoint distance like the Canon eyepiece extender.

Hi Ryan.
Privatebydesign pretty much covered it, but rather than faf about with a flashlight/torch, I'd recommend to go buy one of these you will find so much more to do with it eventually.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Gamesaloreu-Digital-Multimeter-Voltmeter-Ammeter/dp/B016Q2ZFSM/ref=sr_1_93?ie=UTF8&qid=1450430236&sr=8-93&keywords=digital+multimeter
If you are ok waiting buy really cheap on line, if your like me a bit impatient buy local retail for about £$20 if you can get one with a buzzer for diode test it makes it easier, you don't have to look for the scale just listen for a beep, no beep, no continuity! (Or incredibly high resistance on the cable=effectively no continuity) also check for crossover of paths, each male pin should only connect to its equivalent on the female end, it may be that it connect to 2 which would cause problems.
If you are not sure how to use the meter, ask for a local contact, if you are near me I'll show you.

Cheers, Graham.

I would have to say that either choice will do - if the light is good...

My preference though would be for the 5D3 (which I have used but not owned) over the 7D2 which I currently use.

Have a look at this thread, which offers similar considerations regarding reach/quality with 6D/7D2:
http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php?topic=23719.0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mexs7HvHR2I

DxO are French.
What else do you need to know?