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MLfan3 · Sep 10, 2013

davet4 said:
My previous post was to ask about what tripod to buy, and I got a lot of advice which I am really grateful for.....thanks but just as I about to go and buy the tripod another idea has now popped into my head......hold off on the tripod and get the 100mm IS marco.... :-\...I like the idea of a good tripod because I like take pic's in low light, sunsets etc...but I also like taking pic's of bugs and things....so my dilema is what to do ...splash out on some new glass...or the tripod....decisions decisions ...I know some people might think I am lucky to be in this position but what would your choice be lens or tripod?????

get a tripod, it is more important than a lens.

Marsu42 · Sep 10, 2013

Caleb5995000 said:
My longest lens is a 200 2.8L version 1 [...] 70-300L with greater focal length

If it's about focal length, don't get the 70-300L - the last 100mm is not that much of a difference, and usually manufacturers seem to cheat a little on the end specs of zooms - so the resulting field of view might not as much tighter from your 200mm prime as you suspect, you probably should try the 70-300L in a shop and see for yourself.

Also the 40d->70d is a *real* upgrade for a change, it's 3 generations after all, so it'll be like stone age to space age for you

drjlo · Sep 10, 2013

What people really want is to stick that 1" sensor (from Sony RX100) into a decently small phone that can be carried easily on a belt holster, etc. Even the Nokia 1020 only has a 2/3" sensor.

Or...Give us a Sony RX1r with smartphone built in. It will be largish for a phone, but I for one would be willing to carry it around.

waving_odd · Sep 10, 2013

ME said:
If it is a "big lens" announcement, the 100-400 is what 1st popped into my mind. If it is a big "lens announcement", maybe the 14-24 or 50mm. Many canon users have been begging for these to be either replaced or created (14-24) for a good while, at least on canon rumors. Does canon read cr?

Gadger said:
I'm going with in order of importance (in my opinion )

1) 12/14-24L f/2.8 I want in the future :

2) 100-400L IS f/4.5-5.6 I want (won't be a straight f4, not having just launched the 200-400 f4 x1.4)

3) 16-50L f/4 IS I want

+1 :

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terminatahx · Sep 10, 2013

If you want lenses worthy of the resolving power of the 5d, the:
- 16-35 f2.8l II
- tse 17mm f4l

danski0224 · Sep 10, 2013

Ok, I took some pictures.

Nothing special and I don't have any fancy studio equipment or a tripod.

I put an X-Rite color checker passport and a $20 bill on a towel wrapped around a box. It was illuminated with a 500w halogen worklight.

The positions of the target, camera and light did not change (until the end).

I used a 100mm L macro at f/8.

ISO's were set at 400, 1600, 3200 and 6400. I let the camera set the shutter speed.

Cameras used were a 5DII, 5DIII and 1DIV.

The camera was set up on a box and the 10 second self timer was used.

Picture style set to neutral, large RAW and Jpeg. There are 32 total images, straight out of the camera.

Not the best lighting, not the most interesting target, but it was consistent.

The 1DIV was set into portrait mode at the same distance as the 5DIII to fill the frame. Then the 1DIV was put into landscape mode and moved back until the viewfinder looked the same as the 5DIII. Lighting position with respect to the target did not change.

One thing I did notice was less moire/artifacts when zoomed into Jackson in the center of the $20 in the 1dIV images. Another is the noise is smoother.

It also looks like the 5DIII needs some focus adjustment.

I am in the process of uploading these images to my dropbox- and it will take a while with my internet connection. If anyone is interested in the images, send me a PM I can send a link.

I see no point in resizing them for upload here.

Mt Spokane Photography · Sep 10, 2013

I mis-understood what you were asking.

Canon is not telling much about how the new AF works in practice. It uses many different dual pixels to determine the focus distance.

There is a patent, but it does not really tell you what you want to know either.

mrsfotografie · Sep 10, 2013

skycolt said:
replaced it with a 1DIV. Pretty nice update on focus and high ISO. But only when I go back the the previous album did I find how many great photos I took with a 7D. That's a very very capable camera.

Interesting upgrade path, something to consider...

jabbott · Sep 10, 2013

Weird. I looked at Canon's battery comparison page (at http://www.canon.com.au/en-AU/Personal/Support-Help/Support-News/Counterfeit-products) and both my LP-E6s (one from the original/new 5D3 box, one purchased new at B&H separately) appear to have the bold font of a counterfeit battery. Every other feature looks similar to the genuine battery however. I have had worse battery performance than other Canon DSLRs (300-500 shots per charge) so I have to wonder if somehow counterfeit batteries were snuck into the supply chain.

sparda79 · Sep 10, 2013

Bagan Belat by Sparda (AMT), on Flickr

Dylan777 · Sep 10, 2013

I hope AF speed is 2-3 faster than current RX1 :

:

http://www.mirrorlessrumors.com/sony-goes-full-frame-mirrorless-first-lens-specs-leaked/#comments

dolina · Sep 10, 2013

Thanks jason!

polarhannes · Sep 10, 2013

I like it. Thanks for sharing!

tnargs · Sep 10, 2013

jrista said:
Well, I think we can boil this down to a single word:

or counter-troll..... maybe he just read enough trolling...

batotman · Sep 10, 2013

I messed with one before I bought a T4i to back up my 6D. I really wanted the wireless commander and had the SL1 had it, I would've bought one. It's small and a fun little camera. And I have my small camera, with the EOS-M. I suppose there will be an SL2 someday and it might have the wireless commander so I'll probably end up with that eventually... ;D

Aglet · Sep 10, 2013

Not cheap, well featured.
OK, I'm waiting for DxOmark to test it.

Some new glass looks promising too.
Likely will be a good successor to the 'M5

www.adorama.com/alc/0014299/blogarticle/Olympus-OM-D-E-M1-Hands-On

Mt Spokane Photography · Sep 9, 2013

I find that different lighting can fool the in camera exposure, so the photographer needs to be aware of this and adjust accordingly. I tend to get more accurate exposures outdoors then indoors, for example. My D800 was the same.

chris_w_digits · Sep 9, 2013

My 70-200 non-IS f/2.8L does this on my 5D Mark III and I've never had any problems due to it. I was a bit relieved a while back when this issue was mentioned in another thread so that I know it's "normal".

Skulker · Sep 9, 2013

Harald Wiking said:
unfocused said:

My point is: declaring one company ahead or behind on sensor technology without considering all aspects of the various offerings is a selective, skewed assessment.

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If I understand you right you mean that canon leads the sensor Tech

My qestion will therefore be . leads over who?
canon are not the leader i high resolution or best performing sensor and parameters as like DR, color resolution or high iso reproduction

I think he was saying that anyone leads is selective and or skewed. It all depends on your criteria. And is a pointless.

Skulker · Sep 9, 2013

distant.star said:
poias said:

1Dx is the best sports/action camera ever made. 5D3 is a poor man's 1Dx that has neither speed nor IQ.

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Somehow I think you're not going to get away with that!

distant star I think the lack of response is a credit to the restraint of our fellow members to ignore a bit of a daft comment. 8)

alexturton · Sep 9, 2013

If you're used to the canon 70 200 you'll find the sigma extremely soft beyond 350mm. Plus the AF is very slow and in lower light will hunt considerably.

In good light, stopped down to f8-f11 it can produce good shots, but you'll need good light and a slow moving subject

celltech · Sep 9, 2013

thgmuffin said:
Does no one mention how the 6D silent shutter is significantly better?

How is the 6D silent shutter "significantly" better than the 5D3's version? My 5D3 is pretty darn quiet...

As for a choice between the 2 it was easy for me...5D3 as I shoot the kids volleyball and soccer games. The 5D2 just could not handle VB and I suspect the 6D would struggle as well.

Rienzphotoz · Sep 9, 2013

daniela said:
As I have an actual problem with my new Camera, I wonder, if Canon will act as it does at releasing the 70D.

Announcing the Camera, delivering a few Cameras to professional Canon stores after some month of being announced - and delivering it to other stores after an long "announcment time".
For me, this is just to keep the price high by making the product rare.

My japanese Girlfriends think, that this will be done by all new "highlights" from Canon to milk us custoerms as much as possible.
Maybe the 7D2 and an big MP Camera will be announced and released 2-3 month later and kept rare 6month. Rumored in by them. But who knows if this won´t be true?

What do you think?

I don't know where you live but in major markets Canon products are released fairly early ... if you live in a place like Qatar (where I currently reside) new camera products are officially released several months after their USA launch and that too at twice the price of the US markets. But in either case I don't think there is any conspiracy here by Canon.