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dsut4392 · Nov 9, 2014

I went with the Sigma and have no regrets. No focusing 'issues' on mine with 60D or 6D. Obviously using auto-af point selection will be pointless at f 1.4...

dufflover · Nov 9, 2014

Probably will be for us with the Australia-tax lol

dgatwood · Nov 9, 2014

neuroanatomist said:
LetTheRightLensIn said:

Actually we have no been saying that it gives you the usable DR,

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Perhaps you haven't, but others have. Saying it over and over and over. You know what it's called when something is said over and over and over, right? :

If I remember my politics correctly, it's called a "fact".

privatebydesign · Nov 9, 2014

msm said:
privatebydesign said:

msm said:

Actual batterylife depends heavy on usage, so its best to do standardized tests. Doing a quick search for the numbers according to the CIPA standard I find that the 1DX is rated at 290 shots in live view, the a7 is rated at 340.

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And standardised testing rarely reflects actual real world use. Find me a single reviewer/user that has ever negatively commented on 1 series battery life, now show me pretty much any A7 reviewer/user that hasn't. Why the disparity?

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Easy, the 1DX is for most applications shot through the OVF while the A7 is forced to use live view or equivalent EVF.

So how does that explain users like myself who rely on 1 series Live View day in day out, for hour after hour, hundreds of shots a day?

Woody · Nov 9, 2014

moreorless said:
Sony know that F/2.8 glass would be too large to balance with the A7 cameras, it might also have issues with the mount size.

Indeed.

As pointed out by Sigma CEO:

"It's a bit more difficult to make ART lenses for the Sony FE system because of the not so large diameter of the mount. We don't know why Sony did this. Likely because the E-mount was meant for APS-C first and only after that they did use it for FF too."

- http://www.mirrorlessrumors.com/sigma-interview-mirrorless-is-growing-and-we-will-make-more-lenses-for-it

bluenoser1993 · Nov 9, 2014

In addition to these two lenses, I wonder how big the increase in 70-200 IS II on the market will be? I'm sure I'm not the only one to have bought it with a 2x because it seemed like a versatile option to the very old 100-400, but then discovered 2.8 wasn't really required for my use and not completely happy with the 400 the combo provides. As soon as I see image quality of the new 100-400, my 70-200 is for sale. I'm excited about the new lens bare, as well as with 1.4x on a 7DII. Provided the price is still good for the 70-200, I don't want that much of a hit after only 2 years of light use.

Mt Spokane Photography · Nov 8, 2014

Jim Saunders said:
I appreciate the links, between those and the one glowing review on B&H you can see why I'm curious about anyone's actual experience with it. Maybe I'll send Roger an e-mail, he has one there.

Jim

I wonder if he has tested and used it. He is good at reviewing the build and quality, but he does not always get to run extensive tests on every lens. I'd be interested in his results.

Reviews on B&H are usually less reliable merely because I do not know the knowledge level or ability of the tester. It might look very good to that person, while a experienced tester will pickup on the weaknesses.

fancypaper · Nov 8, 2014

That is a relief to know! Will be calling them on Monday.

Nov 8, 2014

I have been looking at some of the mirror-less cameras simply for their sensors and light weight. However the only use I can think of for one is landscape and a little macro. Unfortunately they are of no use for about 90% of my photography so when I can afford a second/bacup body it has to be a DSLR.
When they produce a mirror-less camera with a big 11.1 volt battery, VERY fast AF, a big grip and a good optical viewfinder, decent frame rate, large buffer etc,etc I will buy one - oops! That is a DSLR!

Khnnielsen · Nov 8, 2014

Sabaki said:
Tugela said:

Khnnielsen said:

It looks like a a lot of camera for your money, but it isn't suited for video, so I in that regard I disagree with the review.

Sometimes I wonder if, Canon ever will get around to putting peaking and zebras inside a DSLR body(without Magic Lantern).

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There is absolutely no reason for them not to include it, because it is pure software. And it is not as though they don't know how, because effective versions of those tools have been included in their consumer camcorders for about 5 years. The main reason it appears is that they just don't take video seriously in DSLRs in spite of what their marketing smoke and mirrors claims.

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Could a software upgrade enable these features?

Well of course. And someone have already done that, except it wasn't Canon. The nice and clever people who created Magic Lantern have given us a lot of features(such as these) just by making changes to the Canon firmware.

Unfortunately Magic Lantern doesn't work on all Canon DSLRs, so it would be very nice of Canon, if they actually could be bothered to put the most basic video features in a DSLR, where they have the nerve to emphasize its video features.

Marsu42 · Nov 8, 2014

neuroanatomist said:
Marsu42 said:

neuroanatomist said:

Perhaps the fact that TDP's ISO 12233 crops have a very low amount of sharpening applied relative to what is the default for the 60D with major RAW converters? Process the shots you refer to in DPP with Sharpness = 1, Picture Style = Neutral, and everything else OFF, and then compare them to how they look with your standard workflow.

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But the result with dpp would look like a sooc jpeg with the same settings, wouldn't it (excluding raw benefits like wb adjustments, dr, ...)? And that would be about the same as the in-camera preview or preview in a cr2 file?

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Do you normally shoot JPG in Neutral or Faithful picture style? Default sharpness for those is zero. It's 2 for portrait, 4 for landscape, and 3 for the others (scale is 0-7).

I always shoot neutral (for jpeg preview only as I use raw) and use the neutral picstyle camera emulation in Lightroom. I couldn't stand the pimped up sharpness of the other in-camera picture styles, so for me neutral or faithful are the only options even though you can modify the picstyles in the camera.

But not only for preview sharpness, but because of the colors and tonality: neutral has a more "flat" look unless you dial everything to 11 in postprocessing. Some people want their pictures to give more pop, but I like it this way. Seems to be a big difference in taste. I should probably do another of my famous polls so we can find out what people around here use.

ritholtz · Nov 8, 2014

Re: Canon U.S.A. Demonstrates Commitment To Customer Support With The Openings Of Two Customer Servi

No service centers in TX. There should be something between Austin, Houston and DFW. Same with Sigma.

Brand B · Nov 7, 2014

Used them for what? The imagery in the ride is all CGI. To shoot video for commercials?

lintoni · Nov 7, 2014

Re: Why is this thread considered trolling?

Mitch.Conner said:
Why the harsh response to this thread initially?

Because the thread was originated as a troll poll?

Have a look at the OP's posts on Canon Rumors and make up your own mind.

http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;area=showposts;u=373924

ahsanford · Nov 7, 2014

Worth a watch:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYyVym6IwMk

Shot with the 18-135 IS STM lens. Impressive, I'd say, but I don't shoot action like this often. Others may be less impressed.

- A

surapon · Nov 7, 2014

Mt Spokane Photography said:
The thing I find interesting is the date of the shots, which supports my theory that Canon was building 7D MK II's as early as last spring in order to have a big supply, and perhaps to allow shifting of production to the next DSLR model.

I've seen production numbers in the range of 30,000 a month quoted by Canon when the 7D came out, and having 200,000 ready to ship to dealers in Mid October means starting in April more or less. That could mean that the next DSLR is likely now in production for deliveries in March 2015.

"Thorsten was given two days in July to photograph the five-week old white lion cubs for Canon ahead of the photokina show (where the EOS 7D Mark II DSLR was officially launched) in September. His 30-minute late-evening sessions would have been sufficient for a portrait shoot or perhaps ample for a product shot, but when your subjects are supercharged bundles of fangs and claws, there is never enough time.

Thanks you , Sir, Dear Teacher Mr. Mt Spokane Photography.
you are right on the target :l
Canon is a super smart company to do like you said = Make a lot of Money to sale the New Product, and have a early production,/ FIELD TEST = to make the minimum mistake of New products, when on the MARKET FOR SALE.

"That could mean that the next DSLR is likely now in production for deliveries in March 2015." = Dear Teacher, I hope that Canon 3D with 36 MP will come during Spring 2015----And My money will be support Canon co. again like this time , my new toy 7D MK II.
Have a great weekend, Sir.
Surapon

sanj · Nov 7, 2014

fishprof said:
I’ve been lurking here for quite a while and have been learning a great deal from these discussions. I have a few questions about autofocus speed and the relative importance of the lens versus the camera body. I shoot a 7D and I’m primarily using one of two lenses – a Canon 300mm f/4 L with or without a Canon 1.4X TC III or a Sigma 150 mm f/2.8 macro with or without a Sigma 1.4X TC. I shoot mostly wildlife, primarily birds, and macro, especially butterflies, dragonflies, and other smallish nature subjects. I shoot about 50% hand-held, about 50% monopod mounted and I almost always use the central autofocus spot on static subjects. My vision is not very good so I rely almost exclusively on the camera’s ability to autofocus my subject quickly and accurately.

Nothing wrong with relying on camera's AF. That is what it is for! And when shooting 10fps there is no way to rely on the eye to judge focus.

1. I have a sense (but no real measurements) that the addition of the TC to either lens slightly slows autofocus compared to the “naked” lens. Under identical shot conditions and lens/camera settings, is there a reason to expect that addition of the TC would slow autofocus lock? Maybe it is just my imagination?

Yes it does, Neuro has given you the math.

2. I’m thinking about upgrading to a 7DII next year. Will the new and improved autofocus system in the 7DII make a difference in improving the speed of autofocus acquisition with my current lenses? In other words, given identical shot conditions and camera/lens setting, will the 7DII be faster to autofocus than the 7D or is speed going to be limited by the lens system I have in use?

Faster maybe. How much faster? Very little. But overall it will be much better focusing device: Tracking, spread out better focus points etc.

3. I have heard it said that the image stabilization (IS) system actually slows down autofocus lock. One suggestion I have heard (or read somewhere) is to turn off IS when shooting birds-in-flight to allow the camera to lock focus more quickly. Is there any truth to this?

Don't think so. But even if it was, it would be so little that it does not matter.
All are unscientific personal thoughts.

Thanks for your help.

gjones5252 · Nov 7, 2014

The fear of this is the autofocus system at f2. That awesome I can see when it is searching but it would be unwatchable with anything but a 70d 7d2 or upgraded c1/300. Does anyone know what they mean by raw video? I assume thy mean just one of th Downloade me LUTs for canon cameras.

Skirball · Nov 6, 2014

Well done, those are really good results for 3 speedlights and no Photoshop.

justsomedude · Nov 6, 2014

Totally dorky, but I was bored, and felt like using my new wireless mic setup, so I made an unboxing video...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hD8UtDpUP-E

#dorkfest

Click · Nov 6, 2014

AcutancePhotography said:
That reminds me, I need to check my silicone stock prices.

LOL ;D

Glenn Bartley · Nov 6, 2014

mikejkay said:
What lens(es) were these taken with?

600mm f/4 II

mustafa · Nov 6, 2014

I've lost track - what does the upgraded C300 now have that the new C100 doesn't? Or vice versa?

Don Haines · Nov 6, 2014

dufflover said:
Def agree that the toughest and prone forms of weather damage are ones that no sealing can really protect like internal condensation from swinging temps.

actually......

I just installed three Panasonic cameras.... they have a heater to keep the inside warm on those cold winter days and they have a mini dehumidifier to keep condensation under control.....

But I certainly would not bring one of them on a photo shoot

fragilesi · Nov 6, 2014

jdramirez said:
mrsfotografie said:

70-300L killer? I'll happily trade that in if the 100-400L II will fit in my travel bag!

Wishfull thinking...

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I understood the 70-300 was optically better than the original 100-400... and didn't have as much of a dust issue... so I could see why one would sacrifice the 100mm reach... but if the mkii 100-400 is optically better than the 70-300L, I'm not sure what benefits the 70-300 has... maybe price... and technically a larger zoom ratio.

I think price is going to be a given sadly for my wallet. And I hate to mention this to some of the real gearheads but price is very important to how well a lens sells and shouldn't be written off. As for anything else it depends what you want to use it for. That 70-300 range is going to suit some sports shooters for example much better than 100-400 because it improves the amount of "near-side" (for want of a better term) action you can capture.

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