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scottkinfw · Jan 22, 2014

Is that all?

Zv said:
Dylan777 said:

EVEN BETTER: http://www.sonyalpharumors.com/hasselblad-to-launch-50-megapixel-sony-cmos-sensor-based-medium-format-camera/

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Better but more expensive. The current Hasselblad 50mp is $26,000!! And that's without a lens!

Mt Spokane Photography · Jan 22, 2014

A local auction house is selling a lot of collectibles from Marvin Carr's Museum in Spokane. I thought this one was interesting.

http://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/17573

ksagomonyants · Jan 22, 2014

Sochi is a much safer place to be than Chicago/Philly or downtown Hartford

Mt Spokane Photography · Jan 21, 2014

Right now, it appears that Canon is going to concentrate on the dual pixel design. It has some fantastic potentials for doing away with the mirror and penta prism if they can continue to improve it.

I might even find video with a DSLR to be practical for a casual shooter. I used my 5D MK III for a few minutes of video last Thursday. The results were good when the subjects were in focus, but it was very dark in the theater, and depth of fields was shallow. My 70-200mmL is not only NOT parfocal, it changes focus drastically when I zoom, and I can't get critical focus during a clip, I'm manual focus compromised. My 24-70 is closer to being par focal, but still not that good. I also did not put the camera in manual, so the aperture would change causing flickering of the image.

Mr_Canuck · Jan 21, 2014

cellomaster27 said:
RGF said:

Great shots. When did you take them. No ice says fall, not winter

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Not true. I live 45 mins from glacier.. Haven't been up there recently but flathead lake isn't frozen at all. Shores are only covered in little ice. All the cold front has been going NE.

What cellomaster27 said. Took them Saturday.

NancyP · Jan 21, 2014

Thanks. Not all landscape photos have sky all the way across the top, and I can imagine plenty of uses with water and for saturation. Plus, I wasn't aware until recently that rainbows are polarized and can be enhanced or suppressed with the CPL. The large Cpolarizer will be the next purchase, I think. By that time I will have more experience with using ND grads and can see if I want the 105mm CPL to be used on the Lee holder, or the 82mm CPL, to be used directly on the lens. My preference would be the 82mm, just for cost. At least I am well set for all my other lenses, with a 72mm CPL and a bunch of rings.

surapon · Jan 21, 2014

lion rock said:
Mr Surapon,
These flower macro photos are absolute gems. You are very inventive and talented.
-r

Thanks, Dear friend lion rock.
Thanks for your great words, You made my days. Well, I just try to learn the new ideas in every days.
Good night.
Surapon

Rudeofus · Jan 21, 2014

I'm not sure how you came to the conclusion that the Elinchrom can do HSS, at least in the sense that Canon uses the term HSS. In Canon's world of HSS, the flash outputs a rapid sequence of very short flash pulses which, as the slit shutter progresses across the frame, create sort of even lighting across the frame.

The yongnuos and the odins translate the E-TTL protocol, shove it across a wireless link, and then forward the whole protocol, including the trigger pulse, to your flash. Your Elinchrom ignores the whole E-TTL chatter and doesn't bother sending an E-TTL preflash. It sees only the trigger pulse, and then fires at the power setting you manually set it to. Since the flash pulse is quite long in time, you see mostly uniform lighting, but it's still just one single flash pulse you get.

If you look at the images you posted here, you'll see an interesting effect: in the shot taken at 1/200s, the wall is brighter at the top of the frame, because that's where your flash seems to be pointed at. The shot taken at 1/500s suddenly shows the top of the frame darker than the bottom, which means the flash already got weaker as your shutter slit progressed across the frame. Remember, as far as your image is concerned, the shutter slit goes from bottom to top. With 1/8000s this effect is less pronounced as shown by your images, because your flash output decreases less during 1/8000s than during 1/500s.

So what have you got: a system for wirelessly transmitting E-TTL, which means the whole protocol stuff happens long before the camera sends the trigger signal, and the actual trigger signal can be relayed blazingly fast, fast enough for 1/8000s. Since nothing your studio flash does in really E-TTL specific, there is no reason why is shouldn't work with any wireless flash transmitter that does E-TTL.

Mr_Canuck · Jan 21, 2014

distant.star said:
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distant.star said:

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I was wondering about you. Only a few minutes ago read your post about picking up a lot of new equipment.

How do you like the 6D so far?

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Love it. Here's a post of my very first few shots on the weekend. http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php?topic=19187.0

The handling is really great. It's very responsive, good viewfinder, and I'm already liking the lens selection I've chosen. It's way faster in operation than my previous Pentax K5. I'm wondering about missing the in-body shake-reduction for the primes I have but so far it hasn't been an issue at all, as long as I take a few shots when hand held.

ksagomonyants · Jan 21, 2014

It has been mentioned previously that Hasselblad is going to collaborate with Sony, possibly to use new Sony sensors in its medium format cameras. Today British Journal of Photography published a short article, which says that Hasselblad is going to release a CMOS sensor-based medium format camera with "much greater ISO performance". No mentioning of the size of the sensor or other technical characteristics, though.

http://www.bjp-online.com/2014/01/hasselblad-to-launch-cmos-sensor-based-medium-format-camera/

Admin US West · Jan 21, 2014

ishdakuteb said:
well... i am receiving a pm from aglet due to my previous post. below is the whole content and i personally do not really mind that i am being banned from the site if the admin feels that that is the right thing to do.

Sending a private message that implies the sender has the ability to get you banned is a misuse of the private messaging system, and is more likely to get the sender banned if it is deemed serious enough.

Bans are generally issued only after repeated warnings and a series of issues with a member. The mods have their own forum where they discuss bans. In clear cut cases, a ban is just issued, and noted in the forum along with a copy of the offending post.

We look at each reported post to decide what action to take, if any. Mostly, they result in a deleted post, or if there are a lot of posts that we have to remove in a topic, we may lock it.

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....

strangey316 · Jan 20, 2014

Should say as well I used Magic Lantern Firmware as the intervalometer

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]

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