mackguyver said:

I wonder how much less it will be than the 30" DP-V3010 model:
http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/professional/products/reference_displays/4k_displays/dp_v3010

It was $40,000 when launched early last year:
http://www.postmagazine.com/Publications/Post-Magazine/2014/January-1-2014/Special-Report-Canons-new-4K-reference-display.aspx

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Only $40K ...I'll take two ;D

Just collected my new 16-35 f4 two hours ago. Replaces a 17-40mm and so far I think the 11-24mm has to be something really incredible to be worth almost 4 times the price of the 16-35 here in the UK.

Tweaked for AFMA, the 16-35mm looks very good indeed. Will I look at the 11-24mm with envy? Nope. Way too much money for what it is (I've a couple of big whites so it isn't as if I couldn't afford one if I really wanted it).

Anyway, congrats on both our purchases! Nothing quite like the smell of new gear!

I have to agree. There are times where I just said "screw it" and went all out...and then there have been many other times where I compromised and took either a smaller camera or no camera at all...

Personally, I would be a bit hesitant in an environment like that, but then again, I am the type that typically doesn't LIKE to draw attention to myself...it just so happens that it's occasionally a side effect of the camera setup necessary to get the level of shots I want. Groan...

I find that the attention isn't necessarily bad or negative, at least in the vast majority of cases. It does get old though explaining again and again that I am not an official shooter, part of a media outfit, etc.

Thanks, neuro. My testing with the 70-300L showed it had about 2 stops better IS than the non-L version, so consistent with what you have seen. I made a budget decision back when the L version was first introduced and elected to go non-L and put the difference into a 100L macro. I then added a 100-400 L, again with older IS. (Haven't tried out the Mark II version yet, hard to come by locally.) I'm still really impressed with the Olympus IBIS though perhaps not comparing it with the best Canon has to offer.

jeffa4444 said:

At $ 2400 / £ 1600 this will sell to amateur filmmakers who would want 4K and reasonable ease of use. The biggest hindrance is the cost of CFast cards Amazon UK lists Lexar 64GB cards at £ 226 and the new 256GB card at £ 745!
Card readers are cheap enough but be prepared to add considerable storage & upgrade the PC/Mac Tower.

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I think a lot of people will opt for an external recorder or combo recorder/screen like the Atomos Ninja.

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Dylan777 said:

and don't forget 11-24 on the way out

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Can't justify the 11-24 at the moment. My 16-35 f4 has been good enough at this stage. I'm thinking my next lens will most likely be in the 200-400mm range. Most likely the new 100-400. Canon do have a great lens selection.

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IQ on new 100-400 is very close to 70-200 f2.8 IS II. AF is fast with my 1dx. I shot from 100mm to 400mm, I don't see any issues with IQ from wide to tele end.

16-35 f4 IS is EXCELLENT for the money, however, I'm itching for that 11-24

Random Orbits said:

Which of the Sony FE native lenses are good? I see great reviews of the 55 f/1.8. Positive reviews of the 35 f/2.8 (although if Sony had a great 24-70 f/2.8 like Canon's then a lot fewer people would look at this lens) and less positive reviews for the rest.

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It all depends on how relevant for you is a pixel-peeping analysis on the corner of a 36 MP sensor. In other words, how much clinical corner-to-corner sharpness is important to you in determining the value of a lens.

The Zeiss 24-70 f/4 doesn't perform well on lab tests but takes awesome photos. There are many awesome lenses that share this same philosophy (the Nokton 1.2/35 being one of them). I've had the Canon 24-70 f/4 L and the Zeiss is miles ahead in terms of IQ (notice that I didn't say sharpness).

I rarely print larger than A4-size and I only need a 7.5 MP file for that (300 dpi). So, for me, poor performance in the far corners of a 36 MP file is not field-relevant. My impression is that this lens has happy users and unhappy reviewers.

Having had both, I can say that the Canon sharpens up better upon stopping down, but the Zeiss is sharper wide-open (a lot sharper in the centre); the Canon has more vivid colors but the Zeiss has its signature look; the Zeiss is smaller, lighter and the build quality appears more elegant to me. I haven't found appreciable differences in IS or AF. Overall I have no doubts that the Zeiss is the better lens and produces better photos, although I don't find it sharper than the Canon.

Sharpenss is one variable in the IQ equation but IMHO not everything. I wouldn't want manufacturers to design lenses with the goal of performing well in the lab rather than in the field.

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Policar said:

painya said:

Maybe I'm missing something, but why can they deliver a cinema camera with 14+ stops of dr, but can't manage that on dslrs's? Too much info to capture with a dslr? Something about 14 bit files? Please enlighten me.

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Dual gain path. As I mentioned weeks ago.

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It will be interesting to see if Canon use that tech on DSLRS or reserve it for EOS Cinema. Then again, maybe EOS Cinema is where Canon will look to recouping their R&D costs in sensors?

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Crossing fingers that it's in the new 5d4

XC10 has been officially announced in Japan.

http://av.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/20150408_695827.html

It is apparently not marketed as a part of the Cinema EOS lineup.

Features:

• 4K@30p
• Uses a new video format called XF-AVC (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, 4:2:2, 8bit, intra frame compression)
• 1" sensor with 8.29Mpx (video) and 12Mpx (still)
• Fixed f/2.8-5.6 10x zoom lens, 27-273mm (video) and 24-240mm (still) equivalent, inner focus, image stabilized
• Mechanical shutter unit
• CFast 2.0 storage
• 12 stop dynamic range, supports up to ISO 20000 in still
• 125×122×102mm, 930g
• No dedicated EVF, although it does come with a finder unit that attaches to the LCD screen
• Rotating grip (apparently not detachable)
• Expected retail price in Japan JPY220K (~US$1850)
• Shoots Canon Log

more shots from a tripod:

https://photographylife.com/what-does-a-24-2000mm-zoom-range-actually-look-like

I'd pick the Canon because:

• has wider focal range
  can take filters
  it's weather sealed
  works in both FF and APS-C

Unless you want to capture action fast moving objects where f1.8 has a greater value.

Phenix205 said:

I don't see why one would want to have both 35 f2 and 50 f2 in their kit. These two focal lengths are too close. The new 50 ought to have different aperture with or without IS.

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I don't imagine anybody would either.

But I would imagine that a 50mm standard is quite desirable for the 135 format shooters, and that the 35mm is quite desirable for the APS-C format shooters, as a near standard lens.

That said, I do carry a 35mm 1.4, a 50mm f1.4 and an 85mm f1.4 in my kit bag, but that is for multiple camera video interviews.

Just goes to show what a broad church it is, and how different folk with different cameras and different interests use the same gear, well, differently.

I've used both. I own the 15-85 and my sister has the 18-135 STM. Both have been used on those trips where you are packing really light, a Rebel and one zoom.

Both are sharp, fast focusing lenses that can produce great images. The color/contrast might be a tad better on the 15-85, but that is just my subjective, non scientific feel. I haven't used them side by side so it could have been the different environments.

Personally I prefer the zoom range of the 15-85. 15mm (24mm FF equiv) is a big jump from 18mm on the wide end. Can be useful shooting landscape shots, or indoor architecture shots. But as others have said, it's a personal thing. Some may prefer having the longer reach instead.

One small point, the 18-135 STM is not parfocal. It's not a big deal, but I find it annoying that the instance you change zoom range the view is out of focus. Also, I prefer the USM over the STM. And the 15-85 does have a heavier, better build quality feel to it. The STM is well, a kit lens.

Don't really think one can go wrong with either. But I give an edge to the 15-85 and I was able to get mine used for $400 in perfect condition so I was quite happy. But certainly no big complaints over the 18-135 for a long weekend I used it in NYC.

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I have to get around to trying one of the adapters with the dandelion focus confirmation chip.

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It certainly helps. The nice thing about the Dandelion chips is that you have more flexibility to customize things to your liking, although the interface for doing so is...clunky.

The EF 100 f2.8L IS USM Macro lens in my bag has seen a lot of action and at least 50% of it was as a regular 100mm lens. Cannot fault the quality and Ive found no problem using it manually which I do most of the time but on the occations Ive used it in autofocus its equally been great for keepers so I for one will stick where I am.

Hi do you know when price in Europe will drop as well ???

FTb-n said:

The 1Dx arrived today. It came with an English manual and a US power cord. But, I had to change the menu's from Japanese (I think) to English. For what it's worth, I had no problem registering it with Canon USA.

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Congrats and welcome the 1D X club 8)

privatebydesign said:

Aglet said:

Canon has better lenses argument doesn't quite wash with me. Canon has some DIFFERENT lenses that are desireable but does that impact as many people as would improved raw file quality?.. I doubt it.

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It might not wash with you, but the only independent figure we can look to is sales, and those don't support your opinion.

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marketing and strategy = success, no dispute Canon's a leader in that area.

but sales figures ≠ technical superiority in this market much the same as in, for example, the automotive market.

So is Canon the Ford F-150 of the camera world?... Gets the job done, almost everybody has one, but they wish it was a little bit better?..

Great site. I just downloaded an app on my phone also. Thanks!

PS - The Alexa Mini starts at $45000, so Canon has a lot of room to work with :

Creeping_Death said:

Hey guys,

I still don't understand why they don't offer the 6D in both Kit varaints, with the L and with the STM so everybody could choose which one they prefer. But it might be true that the strategy here is to get people in the FF market with the STM, and then make them buy the 24-70 or the 24-105 L..

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I agree. To me, it is like a car dealer/mfg offering a model stripped down or with only one trim package. Why don't they offer kits with many different options?

Danzq said:

Hi!

Im in such a happy position right now that we (me+the wife) are about to move into a bigger house which has the option for a small home studio. Im very excited and currently looking for some decent home studio light sets.

I usually prefer to buy quality products that last a bit longer and are better in use. After doing some research I've found that quality studio lighting kits can be quite expensive. This has caused me to look into the 2nd hand market.

I actually got a pretty good deal on a Multiblitz 250 studio kit with 3 head units, stands, umbarellas, syncs and some reflectors - all in a aluminium casket. Does anyone have experiences with this brand/kit? My friend has offered me this so I'd be quite confident buying from him.

Tips and suggestions are welcome. I cant wait to get my hands on some lights and start working and learning!

-Dan

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Looks like the whole thing is quite inexpensive so I wouldn't think about it too much.
(this store sells it used for $ 299 http://columbuscameragroup.com/page/3/)
I am sure it will be a while until you run out of things you can do with it and look to upgrade.
Congrats on getting to build a home studio

TommyLee said:

yeah ...looks fake ... for reasons mentioned..

but I would STILL like to see MTF ... and also Lenstip's coma test on it.....
just to see how it would do against other fakes....

Tom

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I hope it offers better sharpness, contrast and coma. 'IS' would be very beneficial as long as they do not increase the price too much.

Dear Dylan,

i'm very glad to hear that you were able to get as much of your gear covered by insurance as you did. And, congratulations on your new kit. It sounds like you are going to have hours and hours of fun with your new acquisitions.

Best regards,
Carol

boiseblake said:

Thank you all for your advice. I ended up Picking up the 16-35 F/4 and am working on getting the samyang. I was able to pick up a used but in perfect condition 16-35 f/4 locally for $775. I absolutely love that lens. Nancy that link was incredibly useful as well. Thank you all for your responses. I greatly appreciate it!

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Another option is the rokinon 24mm f1.4. I can take night shots with very short exposures or very low ISO on my 6D