Berowne said:

Yes nice lens.

But the simple problem is, that everbody who owns such a lens will not buy another 35mm for the next 20 years or so. This will simply result in a decrease of sales for Canon in this segment. A company who will survive oeconomically should never produce products who are lasting for eternity. If the market is saturated your days are over.

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I know everyone else has basically disagreed already.. but if I may I'd like to provide an example:

Miele

In a market place where everyone else offers cheap machines that last no time, miele are doing very nicely. It's called word of mouth... I love our miele products, they just work and work and work and work. With a "heavy duty" family (special needs kids) all our miele stuff is going strong after years of over use.

Miele though do not do business the "corporate way" (next quarter is all) They are a family business and the people running it want it to last at least another generation.

If canon want to charge more for "tank proof" stuff rather than more for features that I'll never use then I'll most likely step up and buy more gear... and then give it light but relatively constant use over many many years.. telling people how great my canon gear is.

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Flamingtree said:

AlanF said:

Zeiss
http://www.zeiss.co.uk/camera-lenses/en_gb/website/service/fungus_on_lenses.html
states that the humidity should be between 30-60% for storage - never less than 30% as "as it is dangerous for the instrument".

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Why do you think it can't be below 30% humidity? I would have thought the drier the better.

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Lenses that are stored for prolonged periods with extremely low humidity will dry out the internal lubricants, and friction can cause damage.

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That used to be a issue, but that was 30 years ago. Zeiss is very conservatitive, maybe they still use those old lubricants that dry out. I've had a Nikon 200-400mm AIS dry out, the friction from the almost solid lube made focusing impossible.

Re: Hidden feature in Canon 7D2.

mustang said:

Hidden feature in Canon 7D2.

This pictures was published on a Swedish site. Du anyone know that the last menu item is? The menu was discovered after an trip to the servicecenter..

http://www.fotosidan.se/forum/showthread.php?t=160079&page=45

Goggle translate:

https://translate.google.se/translate?sl=sv&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=sv&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fotosidan.se%2Fforum%2Fshowthread.php%3Ft%3D160079%26page%3D45&edit-text=

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Hi,
Look like a feature for the technician to calibrate the phase detect AF with the help of dual pixel AF... That would be nice if it's available to user, but might put AF calibration product out of business...

Have a nice day.

hmatthes said:

I'm an old EOS Film camera guy with a few older L 2.8 lenses -- and a 70D with many STM lenses.

I could hand hold my A2e/2.8L combos and get stellar results. Now the 70D/STM combos likewise give me stellar results. Hmmmmm... FF at 2.8 w/o IS seems to be just as good as 1.6x/STM in end results.

I want a FF body for landscape work that will give me slightly better image quality (shadow detail etc. w/o HDR)

5D3 and 6D prices are dropping very quickly. My 70D will do all the videos my family insists upon and it is great for sports (damned near everything else too!)

Making 24x36 canvas prints should not require a 5Ds/r -- it requires more than 16 meg but not 50...

Being on a budget, knowing that my FF purpose is landscapes, often low light, difficult manual focus...

What do I buy?

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6D no contest. Less pattern noise from sensor when pulling up shadows and ability to swap focus screens (such as for Eg-S high precision).

I ended up buying one yesterday, taking advantage of the $18.99 EVF deal. If you know its shortcomings going into it and can find a work around, then it's a good deal. I have experience with the M line having owned the original, imported the M2 from eBay, and now ordering the M3. If expectations are making this a full fledged system or something you're going to use as a primary option, then yes it pales in comparison to almost every other system out there, I would go so far as to say that even the Nikon 1 line is a more compelling system (32 1.2 portrait, compact 70-300 lens that's a 810 equivalent, lightning fast AF). But if you pick it up as a compliment to your either FF system or APS-C system, then I would argue depending on what your current system is, it's hard to find a better value at the current price again if it fits your needs.

For me, my main system is the Sony a7rII. My goal was to find a compact camera for those everyday moments when you don't want to carry your system and a bag of lenses. Yes the Sony is small and easier to carry around than when I used to use a full fram DSLR. I could carry it everywhere but there are times when I don't want a $4,000 camera plus lens hanging off my shoulder. I'm talking about moments like she in taking my kids to the park to play for 30 minutes or going on a quick walk where photography isn't the main goal. Or to dinner with the family where I may want a picture or two but want something better than my iPhone but don't want the bulk of a DSLR/larger Mirrorless.

Decided on the M3 with EVF and the 22 f/2. And will stay with that, the only other lenses I could see myself possibly getting is the 11-22. Again as a secondary camera, $450 isn't a bad purchase. In the amount of research that I did, it was one of the few options that was APS-C or higher with a 180 screen that has a touch screen).

- 35 equivalent is a great focal length for me, and the 22 is a killer lens for the price (performance and size). More so than the 35 options on the Sony side (1.4 is too big, 2.8 is decent, 2.0 manual is a non starter).
- Just enough features for me (wifi, touch screen, tilt screen, grip, APS-C or higher sensor) and enough for my wife (selfie screen, small size due to removable EVF, auto modes). The Sony a5100 comes close but doesn't have an EVF and doesn't have a cheap, small quality 35, the Zeiss 24 f/1.8 is both considerably larger, heavier, and 3-5x the cost.
- I don't have any EF lenses but for those that have them, it's a cheap quality digital back for them.

As a lightweight, jacket pocketable compliment to a full fledged system, it's fine. As a primary system it fails. Most reviews criticizing its performance is just based on its comparative stance versus other systems. But for something whose needs somewhat match mine, and I'm sure there's more than a few of us out there, it's a quality option, st $800 like the original, or even $650-700 + $250 for the EVF like the launch price I wouldn't even consider it. At $447 for the body and EVF, it worth a purchase for me.

Hi tpatana.
I know this isn't quite what you were looking for, but it might go some way to solving the problem as in you could leave this permanently in your laptop bag to make sure it went with you. Of course you may already know of these but I just discovered it!

Cheers, Graham.

Stickman said:

We shoot using a 1Ds3 and 1Dx, as others have mentioned, I would really like to see base line iso improve. The 1Ds3 continues to be the "go to" camera of choice for product studio work for us.

The 1Ds3 might not have speed or high iso, but at iso 100 it is still stunning.

I think we are going to wait and see what the 5D next generation brings. The leap forward in the 5D3 brought it too close to the 1Dx IMHO.

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As 1DX Mark II will be dedicated to fast-action photos, I imagine it will not be color "type 1DS Mark iii" because now there is a series 5D camera for this. Those people who used 5DS (and 5DSR) say they have found the very similar colors with 1DS Mark iii.

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Brandon, while tilt may be in effect the major difference is the location of the crop being taken in the image circle:

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I would think the tests are done with vertical or horizontal shift (not diagonal) but the end result is the same, differential positioning relative to the edge of the image circle.

[email protected] said:

I expect that sending it to CPS would not be productive unless they tell you before-hand that this is unexpected behavior. If you do ask, please let us all know what they say.

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Right, I was thinking in terms of an immediate CPS visit when I was in knee jerk get-this-fixed instantly mode. Setting up with a pair of LP-E6N's from an authorised dealer and running tests seems to point the finger squarely at the INCA LP-E6 clones. Nevertheless I will phone my CPS contact for a viewpoint and post the answer back here.

-pw

jrista said:

I actually have a similar project going on to build a cooler for my DSLRs. I've got most of the parts, however I am building a more specific design that I can actually bolt into the tripod thread on the bottom of the camera. That is actually the only metal contact to the inside of the camera body, and I would like to be able to add and remove the cooler without having to disassemble it. I am working on a cold plate design that will have a set of gears, one soldered to the mounting screw, that can be controlled from the outside edge of the cold plate. To get that working properly, I need to have the cold plate custom machined, and I need to get the right gears to make it work properly. I'll also need to find the best way to solder a cap on top of the machined cold plate without losing the heat transfer efficiency of copper. Anyway, coolers like that are common in the astro world. Mine just ended up being a bit overly ambitious, and I haven't had much time to work on it. I plan to have it ready by the end of next spring, though.

You can only cool so much with a DSLR though. Cool too much, and you'll get condensation on the sensor, which aside from ruining the sub exposure, can fry the electronics too.

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Hey Jon,

You probably recall some of my fabrication shots. Too bad I'm not closer to you. Fun isn't it. My only caution is don't get old while these projects get put on hold! In this regard I'm an expert, believe me, and then at some point one's assumed health doesn't always go the way one would wish. I still have maybe 15 classic cars to restore, yeah, sure - LOL.

I admire your tenacity, energy and dedication.

Jack

this worked for longer than a day? criminals are stupid. every criminal i know is amazingly short sighted. incredibly bad decision making skills.

A 500mm mirror lense to get great selfies from a safe distance? 8)

A bit more seriously, what could go wrong with the 24-70 and the 70-200 setup especially having the two attached to two different bodies. (To avoid changing lenses in 100% humidity and drizzle)

drob said:

Famateur said:

A thought on price:

My post-Canon-rebate price for the Canon 70-200MM F4 IS was $1,099 from Adorama. Shipping was free and extremely fast, and the Canon rebate process was easy-peasy (prepaid AmEx).

Admittedly, I have no experience with the Tamron, but the Canon 70-200MM F4 IS is one of my favorite lenses, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.

I guess my point is that depending on what rebates are available, you might be able to get a fairly close price to what DigitalRev is offering with the confidence of a US dealer like Adorama or B&H.

I hope that's helpful...

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I went with Adorama and purchased the Canon 70-200 f4 IS. I thought that at the same price point I might be able to grab the Tamron 70-200 f2.8 but to my wife it is significantly more expensive if you go with a USA Tamron authorized dealer. I am not willing to take the risk with a non US version. If I had extra cash then I probably would do it, but money is going elsewhere. Thanks again to everyone for the input.

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Gotcha. Well, enjoy your Canon! Hopefully you'll be able to find something in the US for your wife at a great price.

Cheers...

I'm happy anytime I can attend an F1-related event, so I really didn't mind the rain at all. I just felt bad for all the international fans who flew across an ocean only to then deal with a chaotic and poorly organized event. If I flew to Spa or Silverstone, then got locked out of the track, I wouldn't be too happy.

At least the race was exciting, and fans got to see the crowning of the world champ. It was cool to see all the fans erupting in cheer when Ricciardo took the lead Nico spinning the tires and losing the lead was quite the shocker as well. IMHO the Red Bull chassis is still the class of a field. If they had a real engine, Mercedes dominance would end very quickly.

Stewart K said:

....and last podium was in 2014 in Melbourne (1st bloody race of the year), I’m sad now I’ve just reminded myself of these stats, I’m away to sulk :'(

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Wait a second, I could have sworn that I saw Jenson and Fernando on the podium at Brazil ;D Better luck to McLaren next year. No one could have predicted that the Honda power unit was going to be such a turd.

@AaronT, MJ
Thanks guys!

I can't get a JIS J0 here. Fortunately, the slots on the screws are deep and the metal is hardened steel so a high quality Phillips J0 fits well. I could apply adequate torque without any risk of damaging or even marking the heads. The screws aren't the shallow headed ones you find in electronics gear or the high torque cases you need putting a motor bike back together.

Re: Patent: Subdividing High & Low Sensitivity Pixels

The biggest problem with moving everything onto the die is yield.

Unlike a memory chip, where you can have 20-40% extra bits and map around the bad ones, a camera sensor doesn't offer that opportunity.

I wonder if Canon (or anyone else) has any patents on ways to increase yield, or if they consider that trade secrets and don't talk about it?

KKCFamilyman said:

I have the following
Canon 1dx
16-35 f4
24-70 2.8
70-200 2.8
100-400 vii
85 1.2
50mm 1.8 stm
600 exrt

I have done very little with most of my gear this year as my career has been busy. I just recently took a position where I will be moving across the country and taking the family with. I will be working on my new job and finding a home for the first 6 months. I know many camera's will be announced. I am hoping for a smaller 6d size body updated with better af and dual pixel sensor for video. I have a chance to sell all of this for most of my investment. I am curious if anyone has any suggestions on how I can still have a camera but not so much gear. Other thoughts are getting a 6d and 24-70 f4 for the time being.

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You have some very good lenses, but if you are looking for light and portable, a smaller sensor camera will be needed because the lenses also get smaller. You can sell your D1 X and get a 6D, but still will need largish lenses.

Right now is a poor time to sell, Canon is offering lots of deals trying to boost their bottom line before the end of their fiscal year on December 31 so it depresses used prices. Prices generally rise in the Spring, so you will get the most out of your lenses then. If a new 1D model comes out in the Spring for $8,000, its not going to clobber the value of your D1 X. The rumors leading up to a new model do lower the price, but reality sets in when people see that $8K price tag and realize they can buy a good used D1 X for half that.

I skipped the Mk I and just got a Mk II refurbished for $1457. If you watch Canon's refurb site, you can get great deals at this time of year. I've heard that on a crop there isn't much difference in image sharpness due to the crop sensor only seeing the center part of the image circle. I've got both crop and FF cameras so the image quality improvement across the frame was important to me.

Cheer's

Thanks all,

Just to give you my conclusion which is based on the way my wife is shooting. I did see both cameras today at the local shop. So I had to take a decision and the one I did bring home (as a gift for Xmas) is the Sony RX100 IV. I am quite convinced that this camera will be used quickly by my wife.

Thank you all.

Francois

beautiful pictures, congrats!

Canon could buy Affinity and make a version for Windows as well.
Athentec Perfectly Clear would suit them even better as they have versions for iOS and Android.
I could see them selling more printers if the pictures coming from portable phones would be of post card quality...

tpatana said:

Had another shoot today, was using 1/160 and had this occur 3 times in ~900 shots. So it's still there, probably just have to admit that the Yongnuos are almost reliable but not 100%.

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For $40 per transceiver, I'd say that's pretty good. I also suspect that no radio trigger system is 100%.

For what it's worth, I had more issues with a PC sync cord misfiring than I've had with my YN622's.

Hector1970 said:

"A jack of all trades AND MASTER OF NONE. No, thank you. I want my SLR to take great stills while I'm running backwards through the woods."

With a flippy screen you could run forwards through the woods but shoot backwards.
This would increase your chance of escape and get the shot of the bear chasing you.

I wasn't really tempted by a 5DIV as the 5DIII is still excellent.
The flippy screen might change my mind.
I got the 5DSR. I am a little disappointed so far but its a more specialised camera and I can't get away with some of the loose shooting I do on a a 5DIII. The 5DSR I've decided is for a tripod.
On a tripod a flippy screen is very useful. Especially as I get less flexible and willing to roll around in the dirt as I get older.
The 5DSR has a 16x zoom on live view. This is a good thing. If the quality of the image was good a 5x / 10x / 20x zoom on live view would be great.

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Watch out Usain Bolt. This dude can outrun you, BACKWARDS!