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RGF · Jan 21, 2014

learnmeabook said:
RGF said:

Looking to under how my flash works. Like how does high spec synch work in detail- number of times it slashes at different shutter speeds, why does it go into high speed synch at 1/250 in Av mode but not M mode.

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English. Do you speak it?

Yes. Tried and typing on a ipad. I'll edt

cayenne · Jan 21, 2014

Midphase said:
Spend $20 on this and get all the info you need:

http://www.eoshd.com/anamorphic-guide

Well, hoping to get info for free to see if it is worth pursing as an interest, hence my posts on the forum here.

jiphoto · Jan 21, 2014

CanNotYet said:
jiphoto said:

I would expect Canon to add WiFi and a touchscreen to the next xxxD or xxxxD camera, and the video AF should show up as well, although doubtful about the DPAF from the 70D - that looks like something that the marketing department would consider worth a price premium. However, the M mount is specifically designed for mirrorless, rendering a mirror and optical viewfinder physically impossible and necessitating an EVF, so I doubt that Canon will go that route. Since they don't have an M model with a form factor similar to the Panasonic G-series, I wouldn't be surprised if Canon goes that route; however, that would not qualify as a DSLR as described by the rumor.

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Well, putting the MP count lower could pave way for DPAF on the sensor, if Canon wants to go over to only DPAF sensor systems. other variants would ofc be the 18MP without anything else (yes, that one).

Anyway, it is the flange distance/placement of mirror in between mount and sensor that is smaller, right? I guess for it to be DSLR, M is out.

And, I agree that Canon will probably do a M-Mount, EVF version of the SL1, (MSL1? SLM?). I think such a move together with 2 additional M-lenses would start the M line sales up significantly, especially since I think that combo would sell great in the US. OM-D equivalent from Canon. (Just PLEASE make the EVF state of the art!)

I agree that a potential lower-MP camera could assist DPAF, but there are two issues with this idea. First, the 70D has a 20MP sensor (obviously higher than the infamous 18MP dynasty), so that sensor could be reused in a Rebel. Given Canon's previous behavior with their 7D sensor spreading through the APS-C lineup like a cancer, it's pretty likely they'll do the same with the 20MP chip.

Second, since Canon would be catering to the consumer crowd coming from the smartphone megapixel race, a newer camera having fewer MPs would not be a good idea. Canon had a hard enough time justifying the G-series' sudden megapixel drop between the G10 and G11, and even the professional community had a minor hissyfit over the 1DX's 18MPs compared to the 1Ds III's 21, so I'd bet on the 20MP sensor being used to show a 2MP increase in what the uninitiated consumer believes is "image quality." Remember Canon made a big deal over the SL1's imperceptibly improved 18MP sensor... the marketing department is strong with this one.

TWI by Dustin Abbott · Jan 21, 2014

Chosenbydestiny said:
TWI by Dustin Abbott said:

We're in the middle of transiting hosts to handle the traffic, and its a little ugly in between. Sorry about that.

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Lots of traffic? So it's actually good news

Let's say good news/bad news. I'm not a web developer, so it is stressful for me. We migrated the site, but now I have a lot of work to repair missing plugins, pieces, and content. The good news is that you should be able to read the review (although it is missing some of the gallery content that was on a missing plug-in).

gshocked · Jan 21, 2014

Hi,

I've learnt this the hard way. These YN622c triggers are great but a little temperamental. If all else fails don't be afraid to do a full factory rest. To do this you will need to hold down a few buttons for 3 seconds.

Reset the 622s to factory default settings. (Hold [CH SET] and [GP Set] until the Status
indicator flashes red/green three times, then release

Also download this PDF. Its a revised instructions for these triggers:

http://www.diyphotographystuff.info/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/The-Other-YN622C-User-Guide.pdf

Good luck!

jrista · Jan 20, 2014

Methodical said:
Have any of you considered refilling your own ink cartridges? It's simple to do, a very cost effective way to print and is cheaper than you'd think.

http://www.precisioncolors.com/index.html

Also, check out this Printer site. So much knowledge over there about all that has been asked in this thread.

http://www.printerknowledge.com/

Note: If any of you have the Pixma Pro 100 and have used cartridges, let me know..

You don't want to use third-party refill ink. It is not color compatible, meaning that if you use standard Canon ICC profiles for the paper types you print on, the color will NOT look correct. You wouldn't know there was any difference looking at just the pigment colors themselves in the tanks...but they ARE different enough that they will throw off color balance.

You can solve this problem by generating your own color profiles. A few hundred bucks in equipment, and as much as a thousand dollars in paper and inks, will usually be sufficient to allow you to create decent-quality ICC profiles for your new inks on the variety of papers you use most.

The only way to maintain proper color-correct workflow and ICM for the default ICC profiles created by most paper manufacturers is to stick with official Canon inks.

Halfrack · Jan 20, 2014

http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1717 Hope still exists of a USA launch soon

JohnDizzo15 · Jan 20, 2014

So it's been here since Friday....

Chazfest · Jan 20, 2014

Hi all,
I've just bought a Tokina 16-28mm in preparation for my impending upgrade to a 5D MKIII. I needed a wide, full frame lens, and this seemed like a great option. Even cropped on my 600D, I'm enjoying it already!

Now here's the thing, I shoot almost exclusively video, so I'm used to sticking a variable ND on my lenses, but shock horror... This lens doesn't allow for any filters!!

So I wondered if anyone's had any joy, or heard of any success stories in somehow attaching a filter/ND? I've seen a few people discussing the Lee Filter Holder, but that it doesn't fit the Tokina apparently.

I just wondered if anyone knows of a solution? I don't fancy constantly stop/starting to mess with the f stop :/

Any thoughts?
Huge thanks in advance

powershot2012 · Jan 20, 2014

Any idea when we might be hearing more about this?

I am ready to order it! Sure hope this comes through....announcement maybe the first week of February?

Bob Howland · Jan 20, 2014

Proffarm said:
Ok. I'm going to ask this, knowing some eye rolling will occur. In what way will this be different than the 18-55? It's just going to be smaller? I know I'm not a photog expert here and I'm new (sort of) to this hobby, but...why? I must be missing something. Somebody much smarter/more experienced than me please enlighten me as to what I'm not interpreting from this.

The distance between the back of the lens and the sensor can be MUCH less than for a DSLR lens, since there's no mirror to contend with. Presumably, this allows a different optical formal to be used, resulting in a smaller, maybe better lens. (That's the extent of my knowledge on the subject.)

flec · Jan 20, 2014

If you're using your original Canon strap there is an eyepiece cover attached to it. See the instructions at the bottom of this page:
http://www.canon-europe.com/Support/Consumer_Products/products/cameras/Digital_SLR/EOS_5D_Mark_II.aspx?faqtcmuri=tcm:13-1040571&page=1&type=faq

Sella174 · Jan 20, 2014

Marsu42 said:
... Can the 70d do that? No - it's just a traditional dslr with a less crappy live view af than before.

Hear that, Canon? It's the sound of the foundation cracking; of torches being lighted and pitchforks sharpened. The end is nigh! Repent, and embrace mirrorless. [cue deranged laugh]

Mt Spokane Photography · Jan 20, 2014

Ricku said:
Are there really no leaks about the new lenses? Isn't 2014 supposed to be "year of the lens"?

If a big number lenses are coming this year, we should have some bits of info by now.

So far Sigma is the only one who delivers. :-\

This is a film festival, not a trade show. Don't expect announcements. NAB is where new Cinema equipment will be announced.

As for leaks on lenses, they just don't happen. Canon keeps the information held very closely, few people know what's actually coming, and they aren't talking. Those who have been caught revealing details of new products have been severely punished, and that's a big deterrent.

Zv · Jan 20, 2014

I happen to really like Canon's naming scheme. It make logical sense and is easy for me to know which camera someone is talking about and how it fits in to the line up.

Can't say the same for Nikon. I always end up googling it and trying to figure out what the person I'm talking to is going on about! I usually just smile and nod my head and say things like "ah! Yeah that's a nice one!"

One thing that I wish Canon would abolish is the rebel cameras and their 3 variations - xxxD, txi and kiss xx. It gets a bit confusing. The xxxD is easier to understand.

Mt Spokane Photography · Jan 19, 2014

All naming and numbering schemes break down or have to be extended. Canon Started with a D30 and a D60 before coming out with the 10D.

I used to work for a Airplane Company. They made a 707, 717 (actually a DC-9), 727, 737, 747, 757, 767, 777, and now a 787. There are different versions of each, they were up to 737-800 when I retired. After the 797, there will be a new numbering system, I believe its already in place, but not for the public. There was also a 2707 that never left the ground. It was also known as the SST.

privatebydesign · Jan 19, 2014

RGF said:
wsmith96 said:

I don't get this. Is this post saying that they are continuing to split the 1D product line? I thought the 1DX was created to be the camera that could do it all, so wouldn't it make sense to just upgrade the 1DX?

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Marketing 101. Maximize profits by segmenting the market.

High FPS market
High DR / high MP market
Perhaps even small sensor or high mm (long lens) market

If you have 1 product that it all, it will be a compromise or it will be very expensive.

Think of cars: Porsche 911 vs Ford F150. Very different vehicles which go after different segments of the market

It isn't even that, it is that one camera can't do it all. Back in the film days the 1VHS could, it suited pretty much every pro shooting 135 format. It had speed when you wanted it, it had resolution when you wanted it, and it had high iso or large DR when you wanted them. The tech has moved on to the stage where one digital camera can't cover the best of everything, sports and press shooters really don't want 30+MP, they want 12fps and super fast AF, many other pros do want 30+MP and don't give a fig for 12fps.

It seems to me the speed of processing is a bottleneck, you can choose high MP and lower fps, or the other way around. Most that prioritise fps don't prioritise MP, there is such a split in photographers needs that one camera just can't cover all the varied desires.

Jan 19, 2014

jrista said:
The dot tune approach is not accurate.

Agreed. I've tried it on my 1D X (the 'original', obviously not the ML implementation), and the results were unreliable. OTOH, manual AFMA with a LensAlign Pro and FoCal give accurate results that are equivalent to each other.

Andy_Hodapp · Jan 19, 2014

neuroanatomist said:
Andy_Hodapp said:

Having a 1120mm F/2.8 sounds pretty awesome to me!

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Such a lens would likely weigh over 100 lbs. The 'crop factor' applies to aperture (in terms of DoF for equivalent framing) and ISO noise scales inversely with total light by approximately the same factor. The only thing the smaller sensor buys you is more pixels on target (and that's only because smaller sensors usually have a higher pixel density, but for example the Nikon D800 puts more pixels on target than the Canon T3).

I understand that it would not have the equivalent DoF. I was more thinking that it would allow for a faster shutter speed then say something like an SX50.

Sella174 · Jan 19, 2014

xvnm said:
A lens designer can always increase the flange distance at will by extending the rear end of the lens barrel. Think a lens with a fixed, built-in extension tube. That is exactly what Samyang did with the 5 lenses they released for the Sony FF MLC E-mount. Their Sony MLC lenses have exactly the same flange distance as their Canon and Nikon DSLR counterparts: http://www.dpreview.com/news/2013/12/17/samyang-says-five-of-its-full-frame-lenses-now-available-in-sony-e-mount

We had those back in the 1970's and 1980's with the Vivitar/Soligor T/TX mount and the "universal" T-mount (not the same as the former). Worked pretty good, actually. Even Pentax made some of the tele-photo lenses with swappable mounts, usually for Nikon F-mount.

The problem is that extending the flange distance by way of an "extension" tube, makes the lens longer. This obviously negates the current objective of mirrorless and a short flange distance: compact size. A further problem with such designs, as those from Samyang and Sigma illustrate, is that they are usually "catch-all" designs, without fully realising the true benefits of any particular mount.

linus · Jan 19, 2014

I can't believe I overlooked this post the other day.

This is exactly the direction I've been hoping Canon would take dslrs and will be a very exciting development, if true.

TWI by Dustin Abbott · Jan 19, 2014

MLfan3 said:
do not waste your money on this crappy lens , it is a good lens optically but its mechanical quality is very bad.
it is cheap and there are many reasons for it.
my 24-70VC and 90 macro broke up into many pieces just after a few months of light use.
and , I sold them and decided never get Tamron, Samyong and Tokina.
I think Sigmas primes are fine but Sigma zooms are also as fragile as Tamrons'.

With all due respect, do you have any supporting evidence to this claim? "Broke up into many pieces" seems unlikely. I have used the 24-70 VC for close to ten thousand frames in countries around the world in all kinds of weather conditions without any issue.

danski0224 · Jan 19, 2014

Yes, it's bulky. But no cords is nice.

Figured it was worth a mention for those that may have the RT stuff to give it a shot vs buying a dedicated macro flash.

rany · Jan 19, 2014

I want to update my canon to 70D

rany · Jan 19, 2014

I found this comparison of the Canon 70D vs 7D, check the features
http://thedigitalcamera.net/canon-eos-70d-vs-7d-whats-the-difference-between-them/

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