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Dec 19, 2013

And they match their own price. I purchased it on 7 Dec for $2899 and after I saw that I made a quick call to customer service. They put me on hold for 5 minutes then informed me that they were refunding the difference which was $206. Nothing but love for their CS.

Dec 19, 2013

Very useful - thanks for that list!

WPJ · Dec 19, 2013

I have only used HP they are the best printers, I only recommend them, I have seen many over the years but always replace with HP and typically they last 5+ years....i have an old HP LaserJet 6 from 98 still kicking and printing just fine, I have had larger 8500's units last 5+ years with over 1,000,000 prints a year with no down time they are just simple reliable printers...oh and I must mention I do hate printers they all break except hp. The only thing worse than a printer is a mac, joking the only think worse than a printer is a copier.

jerome2710 · Dec 19, 2013

Thank you Rat, for the specific charging info!

For some reason I'm not so fond of power suppliers other than Canon intended. I'm a little bit to scared of blowing my flash up.
I think I don't need the very fast recycle times, just the assurance that I can take a lot of photos (~500?) before running out of power.

Anyway, let's try it with the CP-E4 this Saturday and see how it goes.

Ruined · Dec 19, 2013

MrFotoFool said:
Years ago I used to use them. But one night I was doing city night photography and noticed the lights were being doubled (i.e. reflected) due to bouncing off the inside of the filter. This was with the old 80-200L and a cheap UV filter. Has anyone else experienced this? Anyway, I personally have never used them since (well over ten years) and have had no problems. But I am pretty careful with my stuff and do not often shoot in extreme conditions.

Yes, cheap UV filters introduce a lot of flare.

A nice filter like a B+W XS-Pro Clear 007M is virtuallly flare free, though not 100% as good as without the filter. Still, 99.9% of times you would not see the difference.

Menace · Dec 19, 2013

abbyrodrigo said:
Hello Everyone

Hello, welcome to CR.

bereninga · Dec 19, 2013

I have the GGS screen protector on mine. No air bubbles and it's very durable. My only gripe about using a screen protector is that it negates the anti-glare coating on the LCD. So when it's bright outside, it's a little harder to view the LCD screen. I guess it's worth the protection, though.

CaPpedDoG · Dec 19, 2013

Thanks for the replies.

It does seem like really strange behavior. None of my past cameras did this. Now also, like I said in the OP, I had fully charged one of the LP-E4N's the other night and checked it the next day and it was 87%. I figured maybe it's a faulty battery. But last night, I charged the other battery (100%) and just checked it now and its at 90%. WTF?

Drizzt321 said:
Oh. Interesting. I thought it'd take 2 like the grip on my 5d3 does. Shows you how much I've used a 1-series camera

I thought the exact same thing! That's why I ordered a second LP-E4N before my 1DX got here lol.

dstppy · Dec 19, 2013

Don Haines said:
except for the lack of AFMA, the 60D was a fine camera.... note that AFMA is back on the 70D... apparantly Canon listens...

I agree, but I'm saying the perceived 'loss of features' came from the fact that they repositioned the camera, and I'm wondering if they've "learned from their mistake" and maybe that's why they're not calling it a 7D mk II.

Honestly, the only things I don't like about my 7D are:
1) no locking wheel
2) No dual-MFA entries (like the new ones)

If it had the kidsy settings the 60D, it'd make my life easier, as I could ditch my 60D that my wife gets as a loaner when she needs something good.

mkabi · Dec 19, 2013

jpkcine said:
I love using Canon cameras for professional videos. But which is the best one?

Is Canon 5D Mark II / III the best camera? What about Canon 70D, 7D?
Which camera should a new user buy? Does Canon 7D Mark II make the difference in future?

All of the above...

Both 5D mark II & mark III are excellent cameras, I know the mark III has an anti-aliasing filter.
The 70D has auto-tracking or auto-focus during video, whereas the 7D doesn't.

The newer models have better low light capabilities versus the older models, and the FF image quality is better than the APS-C models.

But, and this is a big 'but,' you can use any camera and get the same result, if you have the right tools.
Depends on what you want to shoot, how you want to shoot it, etc.

The body is only a 1/4 or less of the total production. Even with the right lens and lighting, you're probably only 1/2.

Canon Rumors · Dec 19, 2013

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<p>Canon has released a firmware update for the EOS C500/C500 PL Cinema EOS Cameras.</p>
<p><b>EOS C500 Cinema EOS Camera & EOS C500PL Cinema EOS Camera</b></p>
<ol>
<li>When using the Magnify focus assist function, the ability to move the magnified viewing area around the LCD has been added.</li>
<li>Maximum ISO setting has been increased to ISO 80,000.</li>
<li>Cinema Gamut mode and DCI-P3+ mode have been added to provide expanded color gamut options in RAW capture.</li>
<li>4096×1080-pixel RAW format resolution has been added.</li>
<li>A Key Lock menu setting has been added which now makes it possible to lock all operations, including the START/STOP button.</li>
<li>Using the optional Canon WFT-E6 Wireless File Transmitter, the camera’s remote-control application allows up to two users to access the same unit via a Wi-Fi link providing simultaneous and independent control of camera operation and metadata input.</li>
<li>Canon Log LUT support has been made possible for HD/SD SDI terminal output.</li>
<li>ACESproxy output from monitor terminal has been added.</li>
<li>[ND]/[ND-] have been added as functions that can be allocated to any assignable button.</li>
</ol>
<p><b>EOS C500 Digital Cinema Camera only</b></p>
<ol>
<li>Ability to assign the two control dials (body and grip) to operate either Iris or ISO sensitivity independently has been added.</li>
<li>Peripheral Illumination Correction Data has been added for seven (7) Canon Cinema lenses (EF mount) and eleven (11) Canon EF Lenses.</li>
</ol>
<p>Cinema lenses (EF-mount) and Canon EF Lenses which benefit from the new firmware update:</p>
<p>The seven (7) supported Canon Cinema Lenses (EF-mount) are:</p>
<ul>
<li>CN-E15.5-47mm T2.8 L S</li>
<li>CN-E30-105mm T2.8 L S</li>
<li>CN-E14mm T3.1 L F</li>
<li>CN-E24mm T1.5 L F</li>
<li>CN-E50mm T1.3 L F</li>
<li>CN-E85mm T1.3 L F</li>
<li>CN-E135mm T2.2 L F</li>
</ul>
<p>Please note this firmware version does not include the CN-E35mm T1.5 L F.</p>
<p>The eleven (11) supported Canon EF Lenses are:</p>
<ul>
<li>EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM</li>
<li>EF500mm f/4L IS II USM</li>
<li>EF600mm f/4L IS II USM</li>
<li>EF28mm f/2.8 IS USM</li>
<li>EF24mm f/2.8 IS USM</li>
<li>EF40mm f/2.8 STM</li>
<li>EF24-70mm f/4L IS USM</li>
<li>EF35mm f/2 IS USM</li>
<li>EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM</li>
<li>EF24-70mm f/2.8L II USM</li>
<li>EF200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4x</li>
</ul>
<p>Firmware Version 1.0.4.1.00 is for Cinema EOS C500 and EOS C500 PL cameras with Firmware Version 1.0.0.1.00 through 1.0.3.100. If your camera’s firmware is already Version 1.0.4.1.00, it is not necessary to update the firmware. Once the camera is updated to the latest firmware version, it cannot be restored to a previous version.</p>
<p><b>Download:</b>

<a href="http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/professional/products/professional_cameras/cinema_eos_cameras/eos_c500#DriversAndSoftware" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Download Firmware Version 1.0.4.1.00 for EOS C500.</a>

<a href="http://usa.canon.com/cusa/support/professional/professional_cameras/cinema_eos_cameras/eos_c500_pl#BrochuresAndManuals" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Download Firmware Version 1.0.4.1.00 for EOS C500 PL.</a></p>
<p>The Instruction Manual provides more information on the new features and benefits available in this firmware update.

<a href="http://usa.canon.com/cusa/support/professional/professional_cameras/cinema_eos_cameras/eos_c500#BrochuresAndManuals" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Download the new version of the Instruction Manual for the EOS C500.</a>

<a href="http://usa.canon.com/cusa/support/professional/professional_cameras/cinema_eos_cameras/eos_c500_pl#BrochuresAndManuals" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Download the new version of the Instruction Manual for the EOS C500 PL.</a></p>

dlleno · Dec 18, 2013

Not really ...only that rrs promotes that config and the flexibility would be nice. My Newton is attached to the bottom and that works. I can see that a bottom mount would be immune to bracket size

privatebydesign · Dec 18, 2013

AdamJ said:
privatebydesign said:

AdamJ said:

Am I alone in finding lateral CA easier to correct in post than axial CA? I'd be happy to learn how to correct axial CA reliably.

Click to expand...

Are you sure you have them the right way round?

http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/lens-corrections.htm

The control panel in Lightroom-Develop-Lens Corrections-Color is all about correcting fringing, this can manifest from either lateral or axial CA. Though it can deal with blooming too, the colours are normally different. Lateral is two colours with red/magenta and green/yellow, axial is normally purple, as is blooming.

Just click the box! If that doesn't do the job very well adjusting the range and colour of the sliders will normally sort it out very well. You can even use the picker to select the exact tone of your problem CA/blooming.

Below are two images that illustrate dealing with lateral CA, the image is enlarged 200% and then a screen shot of the image and the control box.

Click to expand...

The link you provided confirms what I said, that lateral CA is easier to correct than axial CA!

You are right, I am very sorry I obviously suffered from scrambled brain! I even provided the link that confirmed it! Too much coffee ;D

In my defense I just read your comment the wrong way round, but ended up describing it the right way round. Of course with regards Axial CA, it depends on how blurred the image looks, if the fringing is more noticeable than the blur then you can mitigate it to a large extent with de-fringing and sharpening, obviously not super effective on the graphic but probably passable on screen in a real image.

Dylan777 · Dec 18, 2013

RLPhoto said:
17-40L + 50mm/40mm panny + 70-200 F/4L IS.

http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php/topic,15224.30.html

+1

JPAZ · Dec 18, 2013

So no experience with Lenstag, anyone?

bdunbar79 · Dec 18, 2013

I believe the 1Dx's highest analog is 6400.

canon23 · Dec 18, 2013

Thank you everyone for ur help & input! I really appreciate it. So I just pulled the trigger & got the 24-70 2.8 ii from B&H LAST NIGHT & will get it on Friday w/their free two day delivery special. I hope I get a good version as I read on another thread that ae of the newer makes of the ii version have zooming difficulties. Thanks again all!!

jeffa4444 · Dec 18, 2013

DSLRs make crappy video cameras ergonomically if they were the best tool Canon, Sony, Panasonic et al would not make high end video cameras. The reason the cameras shoot video is because all the grunt work is done to provide live view and process engines to shoot high frame rates. Aliasing and other artifacts are far worse in DSLRs as a whole than pure play HD video cams.

Hillsilly · Dec 18, 2013

I love crystal ball gazing. Where will we be in twelve months: -

I think most manufacturers will release fixed lens FF mirrorless cameras. I certainly think that is Fuji's intention and I wouldn't be surprised if Canon and Nikon follow suit. Canon's entry will resemble a vintage Canonet. It will be a sales success. In relation to interchangeable lens cameras, in addition to the EOS M3, Canon will release a highly specc'd EOS M3 Pro. Both will use APS-C sensors. The EOS M3 Pro might even be sold outside of Japan.

Pentax might be the odd one out and might announce a mirrorless system. They've developed a strong APS-C following. For years they've been saying that APS-C is good enough (...which it is), but there is a strong interest in FF cameras amongst their users. A mirrorless system will allow the move into FF without disenfranchising their existing customers. Pentax will walk away from retail. Instead, you'll buy the camera directly from them online. Taking some ideas from Ricoh, Pentax will design their camera in a modular fashion and users will have many different options to choose from. You'll customise the camera at the time of ordering. It won't be a huge success, but people will like the idea.

To the dismay of Pentax users, there won't be a Pentax FF DSLR. Pentax will make the decision that they can't easily compete with Canon and Nikon (and Sony) as they don't have the resources to quickly develop an extensive range of lenses and accessories that most DSLR users would demand. However, they will be able to develop a simple mirrorless system with only a handful of lenses.

Olympus will also announce a FF system. They will use a mount which enables M43 lenses to be used (in crop mode) which will make current Olympus photographers very happy. They will have also developed improvements to phase detect AF. The Olympus model will be a very responsive camera. Maybe not ready for birds in flight, but few will complain about AF speed.

The price of all of these cameras will fall in the $1400-$1700 range. That's the new FF battleground. Most people who have used a good crop camera in recent years will wonder what the point is, especially now that the widest aperture, maximum background blur look is getting a little dated.

TrabimanUK · Dec 18, 2013

Sounds good. by the time it makes it to Europe (no date specified), then any initial production niggles should be ironed out

MrFotoFool · Dec 18, 2013

Not sure why, but on my screen there is a huge blank space between what I wrote and the hotlink I attached (which appears abnormally small). Anyway, that small red link at the bottom is it.

RC · Dec 17, 2013

Moving from optical triggering to radio triggering is like day and night. I could never go back. Spend a little extra up front over the 90EX (e.g. ST-E3-RT) and be done. Eventually you will anyway.

Cptn Rigo · Dec 17, 2013

rbrockman said:
Thanks for the heads up on this. Had planned to wait to see if Canon would announce a new 35L, but at this price I couldn't wait any longer. I ordered one which should be here tomorrow.

You are welcome

sdsr · Dec 17, 2013

Cory said:
Two last questions - Do many find 35mm wide enough most of the time and would adding a 50 be redundant?

:-*

Do you mean for FF or crop? On crop 35m isn't wide at all. On FF I usually find 35mm too wide, unless I'm in certain interiors or fairly cramped spaces (alleys etc.), when it probably isn't wide enough, or want a really wide angle, in which case it's nowhere near wide enough. But that's neither here nor there - what matters is whether it's wide enough for you. If you're asking about crop, how often have you wanted to go wider? If you're asking about FF, consider this - if you've been using 35mm a lot on your crop and like that angle of view, to get something similar in FF you'll need c. 55mm. There were plenty of such lenses in the film era (I just bought a couple), but few make them today; the closest is 50mm. So if you want a familiar view through your viewfinder, a 50mm won't be redundant at all (I find 50mm much more useful than 35mm, but again, that's just me). But you don't need to decide any of this now - if you rent a 6D, try your lenses on it and find out if you like how their "native" field of view looks to you. You might discover new "needs" instead....

Skirball · Dec 17, 2013

RLPhoto said:
What you should do is go to a camera shop and hold both in your hands with your lenses. Once you see the massive viewfinder on FF, it might sway you.

I was amazed at how much of an impact this had when I went to FF from a Rebel.

I know what my Rebel can and can't do, but there are times when I want the crop and am willing to sacrifice a bit of IQ. The images are fine, I manage with the small plastic body and missing buttons, but using the viewfinder drives me crazy.

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