looking in utube
looks interesting
thanks

My shutter count is about 30-40,000 and noise seems to be increasing in my images...what used to be noise at ISO 800 is now present at ISO 400.
Just spoke to customer service and was told that it could be because I PP in LR4 and to try using DPP, have not done that yet.

Two questions: what in LR might be aggravating the noise and, if it isn't LR caused, what may cause the problem?

Maybe I am doing something wrong, but I am so sick of trying to keep a softbox from swaying back and forth and up and down on a lightstand.

I use a Manfrotto Umbrella Swivel Adapter, which is very solid, but the problem seems to come in with the softbox bracket and strobe holder just not being very secure.

What do others use?

I stumbled across this photo posted by CanonWatch. What do you all think? Does it look legit? I don't know much about Sigma other than they're completely changing the lens game and I'll probably pounce on this lens like a fat kid on a cupcake!

http://www.sonyalpharumors.com/sr5-et-voila-first-picture-of-the-sigma-24-70mm-f2-0-full-frame-lens/

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"Practical" applications seem hard to come up with. Since there is no control over the "decisive moment," let's say, you'd never be sure what you're getting.

Based on my experience this past weekend, I'd say a funeral may be a useful application. The funeral is the one instance where I've never been able to bring myself to pull out the camera and take pictures. I can't intrude on such emotions, yet the images are as valid and necessary as any other family function. We have pictures of every other family event, yet when someone dies all we have is a tombstone -- and usually no picture of that.

On a lighter not, maybe the drunks would find it a useful replacement for lost memory! "Damn, I was hittin' on that dog!!"

Thank you, Sir, Mr, Sdsr.
Thanks for your Great Infor. Yes, I learn some thing new in every day, If I do not Know, JUST ASK the PRO.
Surapon

Didn't the fuji s5 pro have a similar design with a big pixel and a little pixel? It worked then, could it work now?

I have repaired mechanics of few Canon FD lenses and cleaned few old MF lenses from dust/fungus by removing few outer most lenses.

Dianoda said:

Something else to consider - the 60D/7D sensors have stronger AA filters than the newer 18MP sensors (beginning with the T4i), so the 60D output looks softer at the pixel level compared to the T4i/T5i/SL1/EOS M. The output from the newer APS-C bodies does not look all that different from the FF cameras as far as pixel level detail in ISO 100 test shots is concerned, have a look:

5DIII vs. EOS M:
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/ISO-12233-Sample-Crops.aspx?Lens=458&Camera=792&Sample=0&FLI=0&API=3&LensComp=458&CameraComp=812&SampleComp=0&FLIComp=0&APIComp=3

EOS M vs 60D:
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/ISO-12233-Sample-Crops.aspx?Lens=458&Camera=812&Sample=0&FLI=0&API=3&LensComp=458&CameraComp=736&SampleComp=0&FLIComp=0&APIComp=3

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I wonder if it is the lack of split greens on the CFA? I know that the 7D originally suffered from major and weird "mazing" artifacts until they came out with new debayer algorithms for it but they also every so slightly made the output softer (comparing pre-fix to post fix RAW converters output from it).

I used my 6D underwater a few days ago, and I have to say I loved it. I had my 20D click out mid shoot with my backup being 5 miles away so I rigged my 6D to work inside my Aqautica A20 housing using a 20-35L 2.8 with an 8" dome port.

Albeit not one of the keepers here's an image accidentally taken with my 6D underwater

preppyak said:

Or you could just do what everyone else is doing and buy from third party vendors that provide better quality lenses. Tokina offers the best wide angle with their new 11-16, and its still cheaper than Canons. Tamron and Sigma now offer better quality APS-C lenses (including an 18-35 f/1.8 ), and both have significantly longer warranties (Sigma 4 years, Tamron 6 years). Moreover, Tamron's service is a guaranteed 3-day turnaround.

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Totally agree here! On an APS-C sensor, the Sigma 18-35 f/1.4 seems to be fantastic! So don't wait for Canon, go have a look at what third parties are offering now.

Aside from the obvious (focal length ) the 18-55 generally has better IQ

When I was in Greece in 2009 I tried to travel light and ended up with:

17-40 with C-Pol
24-105
70-200 2.8 IS
50 1.8

On reviewing the 4000+ images taken over 3 weeks the above list is also the frequency with which each lens was used. If I had to do it again I would leave the 70-200 at home. 70% of the shots were with the 17-40, 25% with the 24-105. I had one shot of an Altar in a Byzantine church using available light that the 50 was absolutely necessary for but with the improvements in sensors these days the only reason in my mind for a fast prime would be for subject isolation.

Greece is definitely wide-angle territory.

I left the 300lb Manfrotto tripod at home and brought a GorillaPod SLR Zoom which I used for some pannos usually wrapped around railings.

Travel in Greece involves lots of walking and climbing in 40+ degree weather so keeping things as light as possible will help and having space in your camera bag for an insulated water bottle will serve you well. I took a Crumpler six million dollar home as I find it looks less like a camera bag.

Make sure your gear is insured and registered with customs in your country of origin. The last is a PITA in Canada but you do end up with a nice list of the Serial Numbers of your gear to provide to Police should the worst happen

distant.star said:

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I don't know much about Vernon Trent, but I came across an interesting quote:


..amateurs worry about equipment,
professionals worry about money,
masters worry about light,
I just take pictures...
- Vernon Trent

Apparently he's part of the "fine art" crowd and is known for nudes.

Looks like he and I agree -- I'm just taking pictures!

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And posting in a hardware enthusiast forum ...

I use Cactus v5's with my 1Ds mkII. Not only are they wireless remotes, but they are also wireless flash triggers. They also allow you to sit a flash on top. They also have fairly standard cable inputs, so you can use them with nearly all cameras and flashes.

crasher8 said:

rpt said:

crasher8 said:

rpt said:

crasher8 said:

You binary guys need to get a room at the Gottfried Leibniz
Hotel.

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It is a coded message. Go on, break it. Give the old grey matter a spin...

There are hex to string converters on the net...

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And if you knew binary History you'd understand that I got your inside joke and knew about Mr. Leibnitz. Google is our friend.

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Yup google is! Except never believe everything on the net!

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Such as most things here.

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Yup! Otherwise it would DRive you nuts and tern you crazy

Re: New Canon VIXIA Mini Compact Personal Camcorder Offers a Unique Feature Set Inspiring Shooters t

paul13walnut5 said:

Khufu said:

Looks awesome - There aren't really any decent low-light, small sensor recordersout there, outside of Canon's HS compact cameras and rival equivalents, but, despite not appearing to offer external mic inputs, the audio capabilities of this little guy look very promising!
A couple of these things could really compliment multi-camera, one-man production operations... There are times when smaller sensors are much more preferable, the naive elite often forget this

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It's not the size of it rather than where you put it.

Don't know about the elite bit. I've seen some of the work on offer.

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Where you put the sensor? I'm not sure I follow...

However for both my videographical and stereographic endeavours I choose to use smaller sensors to increase Depth of Field whilst being able to push for wider apertures and faster shutter speedd without hammering the gain/ISO too much. Stereoscopic imagery using shallow DoF, a la Toy Story 3, seems pathetic to me... It's meant to b e 3D, let eyes explore
Speaking of which, a couple of these would make a great 3D rig!

Maps module is coming up "Offline" - my other internet access/applications are working fine, my download speed is 85 mbps, upload is running normally at 10 mbps - running on mac mini with Mountain Lion. Anyone have any experience fixing this or have suggestions ? I know I have gps data on the files, but when I click from coordinates or activate the Maps module, it shows offline ?

Thanks for any ideas.
Tony M

I switched from crop (10-22 canon) to FF ... w/16-35 II and saw a fair bit of improvement....
loved this lens on the 1DIII ...

I finally got the 14L II which has a lot less distortion full-wide ... but a lot more fringing / CA ...
(mostly correctable)

but I COULD NOT sell the 16-35 II...just too useful...mine is clean and sharp

I find the 16-35 and a 100L macro make a nice walk-around pair...so capable
(I sometimes bring the 14L and sig 35 with the 100L or 135L as an alternative setup)

but
the review was nicely done ...not a techy review..
but I must say some very nice shooting examples...
really showing what the lens can do...within a short report


the 24-105 is a nice lens and meets most needs...as a one lens kit
but 24mm ...never seems to be quite wide enough....

so .. 16-35 is ....a good lens to have for FF shooters
it really is the way to go for FF wide - IMO

just my thoughts ...thanks for a good look at it


I find this site pretty useful.....
TOM

agierke said:

so...any chance you could enlighten us all?

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don't hold your breath. seems like a tall order to me.

RLP...you got any popcorn popping?

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I always got the popcorn. ;D

Got it, thanks! I will be shooting Motorcross later this month and will be trying out the new knowledge as well as the AF case modes.

As per previous comment - "you earn money off photography, bought a 5D2 for back up and have NOT tested it yet?"

So, that one off my chest, I'll come back to a constructive comment.

The only thing that the 5D2 has ever suffered from is poor AF feature set.
ISO was up there just behind the D3(s) and 1D4 until the 1Dx & 5D3 turned up.

Until that point, the 5D2 was more than accepted as a wedding togs camera of choice.
Mine always followed me to work and I had no qualms about shooting at ISO 6400. I agree, it's not 1DX in final image output, but then nor is it in the same price band...

Go and try the 5D2 out and get some test shots to see what you can get - and remember, it is not a requirement for every shot to be absolutely noise/ grain free.

Some times, a picture can even be improved with a touch of grain/ noise. I would post some sample images - but some one has beaten me to it.

Get yourself one of these...
http://www.etsy.com/shop/DogSchidtOptiks

Yes, the company's name really is Dog Schidt Optiks. At least you know what to expect...

I've had this happen with my 5D3 in Nepal. I also removed the lens to allow condensation inside the camera to evaporate. Waited about 15-20 minutes until no signs of condensation were present, reattached the lens and all is well thousands of shots later. YMMV...

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It would be nice if they added regular spot AF (like the 7D or 5DIII) to the 1DIV without having to use a lens with a spot AF button on it...