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Rienzphotoz · Dec 9, 2013

steven kessel said:
I should have included this with my post. A Greater Roadrunner. Shot at ISO 640.

Lots of detail, nice pic ... I totally agree with you about being amazed by the 5D MK III ... its been over 18 months, since I've had the 5D MK III and I sometime forget how awesome it is ... just yesterday, I got the Sony a7 full frame mirrorless camera, the more I use it the more I realize how awesome the 5D MK III really is.

ahab1372 · Dec 9, 2013

Oh and then different cameras might behave differently, to make things even more confusing. I remember a thread a while ago where Neuro's 1DX seemed to write different values than my 5D mark iii. Not 100% sure though

privatebydesign · Dec 8, 2013

ajfotofilmagem said:
Yes If Robert Capa had zoom lenses in its time, would not have risked so much to get photos like this:

Capa didn't risk anything taking that image, it has been proven to be staged. Having said that, he did end up losing his life in combat, and the mine he stepped on didn't give a damn if he had a zoom or a prime.

To suggest, even in jest, that combat photographers don't risk as much as Capa, because the vast majority of them shoot zooms, is a disgusting thought.

scyrene · Dec 8, 2013

Jack56 said:
In a couple of weeks I will buy a Canon Mark5dIII.
I'm the owner of a 60d, but I like to go FF.
I've already got the 100mm L and I like this lens a lot.
I shoot stills (nature) and with my 60d I hardly use the 15-85 anymore.
Also because of the sharpness of the 100mm.
In december I will travel to Scotland and hope to make some nice landscapes images and know I need a lens for that.
I've got doubts over the 24-105 (cheap) and the 17-40. That's why I thought about the 16-35/24-70. But because of the new releases in 2014 I am more confused. What would you do? Primes? The 24-105 and wait till first Q of 2014? Thank you for reading my question.

I haven't used to other wide Canon zooms but the 24-105 is a very capable landscape lens at the wide end. Shooting at f/10 it's fine. I know some people who criticise the distortion/softness, but I don't find that a problem, although there can be a bit of chromatic aberration that needs cleaning up (not hard though).

I've attached a couple of shots taken with this camera/lens combo in Scotland to illustrate, hope that's okay.

Dec 8, 2013

privatebydesign said:
I mostly use a walk in closet

Yep, my Storm cases, empty bags, etc., are in my walk-in closet (my wife and I have 'his-and-hers' separate closets). The shoe cubbies are great for storage of small items (flash brackets, battery chargers, lens/sensor cleaning supplies, etc.

Chuck Alaimo · Dec 8, 2013

Robert Welch said:
The 5D release cycle looks to be between 3-4 years, so the idea Canon will be releasing a 5DmkiV next year seems premature. Considering the 5DmkIII, along with the 6D, are selling quite well (according to Amazon's best selling DSLR list), it would seem more likely Canon will continue milking the profits from this camera for 1-2 more years at least.

The D800 and D610 would be Nikon's best selling full frame cameras, and while they don't seem be be selling as well as the Canon FF models, they are doing quite well themselves. So I would seem off base to call them a flop. I know a lot of D800 owners personally, many who shot with D3/D3s/D4 have it as an extra body for times when more resolution is desirable. I've also known many who have owned one and sold it, so retention after the original sale may be a problem with the camera. It is a unique camera, and either it meets your needs or it doesn't. If it meets your needs, then there is nothing else that will. The Df is an interesting model, though. It already seems to list high on the best seller list. It will be interesting to see if it stays there. It's got a fantastic sensor, and many unique features.

But Nikon's line up seems a bit fractured, I think they have missed the boat on making a singularly popular camera, like Canon has with the 5DmkIII and even with the 6D. What the demand for a higher MP camera from Canon is really would be a hard question to answer. Maybe Canon hasn't found the market would be strong enough to support such a camera from them. Or maybe they are still looking to get some updates to more of their lenses in place to support a super high MP camera. It has been reported that next year is the year of new lenses from Canon. That would make sense as there isn't much of a need for a new camera in the lineup other than a high end, high MP model. And to release such a camera before there were sufficient lenses to really take advantage of the added resolution would probably hurt sales ultimately. There is probably need for improved wide angle zoom lens, something to compete with Nikon's 14-24. If Canon does release a high MP camera, the current WA lenses are not likely up to par to do such a camera justice. The 24-70 & 70-200 mkII models are certainly good enough, but the 16-35 or any other wide is in desperate need of improvement to bring them up to the same level as those lenses. The line of newer prime IS lenses could be expanded to include a 50mm, and maybe a few more, like the 85/100/135, and maybe the 20mm too, to round out the lineup.

I do remember seeing a CR post a while back about the issues with the big canon MP -- if the rumor/article is true, they were saying it was delayed due to battery issues (the increased processor needs led to heavy battery drain). I had read that here, not sure how far back that rumor/article was though - and it's not like it was a report from canon r&d or anything...so it may be true, may not be true. Either way, if it is true, I'd rather wait and have them get it right when they do release it rather than rush it out with battery issues

Rienzphotoz · Dec 8, 2013

Rienzphotoz said:
Does any one know how to change focus points on Sony a7, (like how we choose from the 61 AF points on Canon 5D MK III)?

OK, I figured out how to do it ... a bit long winded, but it works. In doing so I found that the sides of the images are horribly soft ... I guess it might be the weakness of the kit lens ... but the center is stunningly sharp.
For those who are like me searching how to change focus points:
Hit "Fn" button, choose "Focus Area" and select "Flexible Spot M" ... then you can use the Control Wheel on the back of the camera to select the focus point.

Marsu42 · Dec 8, 2013

Richard8971 said:
My question is, is the 1D4 worth $3000 over already owning the 7D? I figure it would be a great affordable alternative to the 1DX, I think the camera every one of us wants! LOL.

I don't own a 1d (my bank account would object), but I'm with you that the 1d4 is a dream camera for outdoor (photo journalism, wildlife). It doesn't run Magic Lantern

but apart from that aps-h sounds about perfect because it still uses the lens' best bit and has a narrower fov. Since the 1d4 has a near-endless shutter rating I would gather a purchase not to be regretted if you have the $$$... but (yes, you don't want to hear it) only accompanied by the iq of a newer ff camera like the 6d.

candc · Dec 7, 2013

http://members.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewUserPage&userid=bigvalueinc

"Our products are covered by a warranty of 1 years parts and 90 days for labor. Due to our very low low prices, we are prevented from listing our items with manufacturer warranty. Rest assured, our products are the same as if you bought in stores"

this is from the terms and conditions page.

i don't think the cameras they sell come with a "manufacturers warranty" because they are not an authorized seller. maybe canon would warranty it anyway? if not it seems they will warranty the product themselves.

anyway, i have bought from them in the past and haven't had any problems. their prices are good and it sounds like you get warranty coverage one way or another.

tron · Dec 7, 2013

Rienzphotoz said:
JonAustin said:

Oh, the gear I could buy if I didn't talk myself out of it ...

I'm looking forward to (hoping for) the actual release of the 100-400 II; I want to snap one of those babies up, and pretend it's a 200-400!

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;D ;D ;D
+1

It will be one if you do not use the 100-199mm range ;D ;D ;D

jrista · Dec 7, 2013

Re: 3.5\

Jim Saunders said:
If Canon had a 5" monitor I could plug into a body and use to navigate menus with a touchscreen, I'd be interested. A slightly bigger touchscreen on the back, right next to the buttons anyway? Meh.

Jim

Personally, I'd like to see streaming tethering. Right now, I can tether my Surface Pro, with its full 1080p HD screen, to my 7D. Problem is, I have to take a shot first to see the result. I'd love it if I could stream live view through the USB cable to the Surface Pro, and control the camera from there. Would be like having a classic large format view camera, only better (i.e. no upside down composing or dealing with ground glass.)

jrista · Dec 7, 2013

dilbert said:
neuroanatomist said:

dilbert said:

A different but similarly interesting data point is the "top camera" search results on www.dpreview.com on their front page.

It used to be that Canon cameras were 6 out of 10 for a long while. Now Canon is 3 out of 10 and none in the top 5.

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Sorry, dilbert not interesting nor even useful data. As unfocused stated, it's meaningless.

unfocused said:

Use the Amazon best sellers list. As of tonight, Canon has 13 of the top 20 best sellers. Nikon has 7.

What continues to amaze me is that the 5DIII consistently holds a slot in the top 10 against cameras that cost a fraction of what it costs. In fact the body only comes in at #9 and the body with lens is at #18. (The 6D kit is at #10 and the 6D body #13) There are not any full-frame Nikon bodies in the top 20.

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If you want another interesting 'top 100' list, look at what Amazon buyers think of the products they've purchased. Check their Top 100 Rated dSLRs list. The top 14 are all Canon, only 3 Nikon in the top 20 (and all three are D3100/kits). Dilbert, care to count the number of coworkers and friends to whom you 'can't recommend Canon', and compare that to the number of positive recommendations that Canon buyers took the time to post, that result in Canon dominating that list?

The awesome low ISO IQ, high resolution, astounding DR, and higher-than-any-other-dSLR DxOMark Sensor Score of the Nikon D800E have earned it the impressive rank of #76 on that list (only 14 spots behind the poor DR, horrible banding in the shadows 5DII). The D800 and D600/D610? Nowhere to be found (although the D700 is on there...barely, at #98).

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Ah, stupid me. You're confining the Amazon results to DSLRs whereas I'm referring to digital cameras.

It is not possible to compare the information available from Amazon with that from dpreview because Amazon does not offer a combined "digital camera top 10" - it separates out DSLRs vs everything else.

So the whole discussion about dpreview statistics vs Amazon is an apples and oranges problem.

"Digital cameras" is an extremely broad and diverse pool. Makes it difficult to determine what's occurring, and more specifically, WHY it is occurring. Global statistics have their use, but they don't make for good comparisons. It would be like putting out two baskets full of random fruit, sourced from a variety of locations, but each one sourced from different locations. Trying to determine why people are eating from one basket or the other is largely meaningless...you have no detail, only a single overarching result: Basket B was eaten from more than Basket A. That doesn't tell anyone anything, and isn't any better than comparing apples to oranges.

Rienzphotoz · Dec 6, 2013

emag said:
Rienzphotoz said:

emag said:

RokSamBow 14.......the newer version (AS ED UMC). I used the Tokina 11-16 on crop, sold it and am getting the 14 My bigger problem at night is dew, but I've finally solved it...........

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Could you please share how you solved it?

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I have a dew heater strip for my 8 inch scope, plugs into a 12VDC receptacle (cigarette lighter socket). I bought a small 6 volt battery, connected a 12VDC receptacle to it and wrap the heater strip around the lens, held in place with one of my wife's hair scrunchies. Lasts all night and keeps the lens quite dry, but I have to be sure to check focus after wrapping it. I had previously tried the strip-wrap-on-lens with the usual 12 volts but it got a tad too hot for my liking. Also tried a turn signal flasher relay in series with it to give about a 50% duty cycle. It worked, but looked and sounded ridiculous. Saw the sealed lead-acid 6 volt battery on a shelf in a local Academy Sports, meant to power an automated feeder of some sort and cost all of 10 dollars. 'twas an aha! moment. If you don't want to buy a dew heater strip (Mr. Bean's post) you could make a resistor ladder....but those Dew-Not's he referred to are a good price and work quite well.

Thanks

Rienzphotoz · Dec 6, 2013

For a change, the Americans don't get to have everything first

Mt Spokane Photography · Dec 6, 2013

This is a 1-1/2 year old thread, you are no longer going to help the OP.

Perhaps a mod can lock the topic?

Ruined · Dec 6, 2013

Anyone think they might make the 24-70 II a kit lens for the expensive hi-rez 1D? If so, that might really bring it down into a more affordable range for ppl.

jdramirez · Dec 6, 2013

entlassen said:
jdramirez said:

Ditto what the others say. It won't work.

I'll give you a word of warning though... I have the Phottix wireless trigger,
http://www.amazon.com/Phottix-Wireless-Timer-Shutter-Release/dp/B006JPV126/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1386302625&sr=8-7&keywords=photix+trigger

and I mounted the trigger a top of the yongnuo and from a distance of maybe 10 feet, there appears to be enough interference that the phottix receiver could not register my depression of the shutter release.

So if you wind up trying to do something like that... just be aware that it might not work as seemlessly as you hope...

I think the next time I'm going to just have the phottix receiver hang off the cord giving it about 2.5 feet away from the yong transceiver.

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Thanks for the heads up! To clarify, you're using the 622's right, not the 603's?

Yeah, the 622's.

KKCFamilyman · Dec 6, 2013

I just got the sony alpha 7 with kit lens. I was hoping to replace my wife's nex 6 with this since it will hold her 16-50 collapsable zoom and be a FF travel camera for me. Not the case so far.

Cons:
Iq worse with apsc e mount lenses
Auto-mode wife would use starts the shutter usually 2/focal length.
Phase detect is poor or does not come on during low light.
The two main dials sit in front and back of shutter release making this camera akward to hold.
The grip is tall but way too shallow.
Lack of speedlites and lens choices
Finally the awb and standard picture style make the reds look orange.

Sooooo I grabbed my 5d and all I can say is ergonimics and good glass make the weight and size worth it. Like anything other manufacturers will follow but this needs time to evolve. Now I see the light on Canon's choice for the Sl1 and 6d since they are smaller and lighter but are more functional. I do own a sony nex 6 but again the lens selection is low and as said many times on this forum good Glass is important than just a sensor alone. Just my 2 cents.

sanjosedave · Dec 5, 2013

I want to experiment with stills and POV, thinking that Magic Lantern and its intervoltmeter would allow me to do this.

I may just use a really short camera strap, or, use a cutting board as a chest plate, sort of like yesterdays lazer tag chest targets, and ask a crafty-person to figure out a strap system

Mt Spokane Photography · Dec 5, 2013

neuroanatomist said:
atm333 said:

I have narrowed down to the following in my budget:

Canon 70-200 f2.8 VRII IS
Canon 70-200 f2.8 non IS
Sigma 120-300 f2.8
Tamron 70-200 f2.8

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If you can afford the 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II, get it - it's really a no-compromise lens. Excellent for sports, fast AF, great IQ. The Sigma 120-300/2.8 OS is an interesting possibility, too…but as you say, the AF speed is likely to be an issue for you. The same will be true of the Tamron 70-200. The non-IS version of the Canon 70-200/2.8 is good…but the 70-200/2.8L IS II is likely the best telezoom available today. The only better choice than the 70-200/2.8L IS II would be the 300mm f/2.8L IS II - and that's way out of budget.

You can add a 1.4xIII to the 70-200 II, and the IQ will remain very good. AF will be slowed down, but I find the combo still quite fast, so it might work for you.

atm333 said:

My other lens choices for portraits/event - low light subjects are as follow:
Canon 24-70 f2.8 used
Canon 50 f.14
Tamron 24-70 f2.8
Sigma 85 f1.8

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From that list, I'd be inclinced to go with the Tamron 24-70/2.8. IQ is almost up to the level of the Canon 24-70/2.8L II. The VC won't really help for events (at least, events with people moving).

atm333 said:

DXOMark has some nice scores (27) on the the Tamron 24-70 and while I can't claim to understand fully their testing it seems like a decent compromise. The score of 28 on the Tamron 70-200 f2.8 makes me think third party lens might be a way to work out this purchase. I did get rather confused over the issue of the 5d recognizing third party lenses.

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Ignore DxOMark's Scores - they are actually based on 'performance in 150 lux illumination' (like a dimly lit warehouse), which is why the $100 50/1.8 scores higher than the $13,000 600/4 II. If you dig into the measurements, you can find useful info, but the top line Scores are worse than useless, IMO.

+1.

Exactly my thoughts. I have a near mint Nikon 200-400mm f/4 VR that I picked up for $2500 that would work well. I bought a used D300S and a cheap gimbal head just so I could play with it.
DXO rates it as a 12 with the D300S, and a 25 with a D800, so I am using the wrong body with it. That's a huge difference considering that the lens never changed. Its a good example of why the DXO score can badly mislead a person.

Grumbaki · Dec 5, 2013

dickgrafixstop said:
My mom's a great cook - it must be her stove.
My brother's a good writer - must be the typewriter.
My sister is a dancer - I blame the shoes.
Dad got a speeding ticket - must be the "fast" gas.
Little brother took a great picture - he's a photographer.

I'd push the envelop and insert a condom version of the answer. Possibly including the sister.

surapon · Dec 5, 2013

WPJ said:
surapon said:

bholliman said:

surapon said:

Yes, Plus I will buy EOS-M MK III the early of Year 2014, If They come with View Finder----Well, My 65 Years old Eyes do not like to look at the 3 Inches LCD screen.
Have a great Saturday , Sir.
Surapon

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Thanks, Dear WPJ.
May be I will look at The Shop at the Narita Airport in Japan in this January 2014, I might buy EOS-M MK II , the smaller one there.
Thank you, Sir.
Surapon

+1 My eyes are not that good either, looking forward to the addition of a EVF in the next version of the M.

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Thanks you, Sir, Dear bholliman ----No , Canon do not put Viewfinder on EOS-M MK II----No more EOS-M for me.
Thanks.
Surapon

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it is a cute,little camera...put the 40mm on it and it will daily fit in a jacket,pocket

Jack Douglas · Dec 5, 2013

You got it right Paul! Keep up the good work.

Jack

Random Orbits · Dec 5, 2013

East Wind Photography said:
Actually it was proven a while back (well...at the time it was proven) that Cyber monday really did not exist. It was just a continuation of the black friday sales and the sales generally continued through to Christmas. However over the years since then and with all of the hype and instant advertising we get, merchants have created cyber monday. It has become a self fulfilling prophesy. Though to be honest I dont see anything special about the Monday after thanksgiving. We can usually find deals just as good all the way through the end of the year. It's just another excuse for merchants to sucker us consumers into buying more than we would normally buy.

True, but that is what the media calls it, and it sticks. What special name does the Thursday before Christmas have? In typical media fashion, they cover the beginning and end of the event (i.e. Black Friday into Cyber Monday and Christmas Eve). If I remember correctly, the heaviest shopping days happen within a week or two of Christmas and depends on when Christmas falls relative to the weekend and the weather.

Personally, I saw that LensAuthority was having a Black Friday sale and picked up a lens at a good price.

Marsu42 · Dec 5, 2013

unfocused said:
But, maybe I'm misunderstanding your post. Perhaps you mean that enthusiasts will convert to full frame.

Not all enthusiasts have unlimited deep pockets, and I guess ff lenses will keep being more expensive than aps-c, even though an aps-c lens has to be sharper to make use of the dense pixel sensor. So it's not only the cost of the ff sensor itself, but also the difference for example between a good aps-c uwa (~600) and a ff uwa (~1200) and it continues from there...

unfocused said:
On the other hand, if you are suggesting that the niche that was formerly filled by point and shoot cameras will be filled by small DSLRs, such as the SL1, I'm inclined to agree.

I'd tend to disagree, because p&s covers *exactly* what many people want - point and shoot. And additional complexity or bulk is not wanted, strange as it seems from a dslr enthusiast's perspective. Actually I really wonder about the success perspective of the sl1-type range, it's too dslr-like for p&s customers, but too dumbed down for everyone else and guarantees a cramp in the hand if not used by a child.

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