How do I know what filter size fits my lenses ?

cdnphotog said:
It might be worth your time to look into "stepup rings". These are threaded adapters which convert a large diameter filter to a smaller diameter lens. So if you had two lenses which take filter size 58mm and 67mm, you would buy the larger size filter and a 58 to 67 stepup ring. Now one filter can be used with both lenses. Not as convenient as two separate filters but certainly less costly since you seem to be just starting out with a SLR system. Good luck.

Not a big fan of step-up rings, at least not for the "UV Haze" type filter that resides on a lot of lenses. Part of its "job" is to protect the front element from impact and damage. I recently dropped my 70-200 f/4 IS in an asphalt parking lot. The B+W 010 filter shattered but stayed in the ring. I was able to get it off and there was no damage to the front element. There was some internal damage but it would have been worse had the front element shattered instead of a filter.

I suspect I could have had a 67 -> 77 step-up ring and a UV Haze on it. This way I could use the 77mm circular polarizer that I had when I bought the lens, but the impact might well have damaged the ring and left it, at best, stuck in the threads.

I understand the appeal of using step up rings, but the OP is going to have two lenses. If you believe the results at http://www.lenstip.com/113.4-article-UV_filters_test_Description_of_the_results_and_summary.html the Hoya UV filters beat B+W slightly. A Hoya HMC UV filter is $19 at Amazon right now. A 52 -> 58 step up ring is $4. And then he might want a replacement cap. I'd buy two filters. Consider the difference to be full time insurance on both lenses.

Some caveats. This is a new user (based on this and his other threads) and I'm speaking only of protection/UV filters. If he wants to use a polarizer or something more expensive his decision might be different, but by then so might his lens choices.
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Bag suggestions?

Kata minibee 111-UL is one of those bags that never disappointed me ever in my quest for good bags. The build and strength of these bags are remarkable. The most important quality of a bag is that it must be able to handle stress in rough conditions. This bag stands out in that department very nicely. During my Auckland tour at New Zealand, I purchased a bag from a local online store and there I found another great piece of it. I guess I am being lucky to get quality materials delivered everywhere. Here is their website : http://www.wiseguys.co.nz/computers/laptop-accessories/laptop-bags
Take a look.
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deciding on new L tele lens (also for safari!)

Just checked for a rental option of the 200-400mm in Switzerland, but it seems that no online rental service has that one :(
I guess I would take either the 70-200 f2.8 with a TC, or the 100-400 without one. There is one thing that I haven't seen mentioned yet and that is dust while changing TC/lens. I have no idea how it really is on a safari, but my belly tells me that there might be quite some dust/sand in the air which would be bad to exchange the TC/lens.
If that really is the case, then I really would go with the 100-400, as it is probably most of the time enough reach.
There are many online rental services in Switzerland that offer the 100-400 and also the 70-200 f2.8 IS though, so you might want to rent instead of buy it.
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Should I tell my lady friend that she should change the name of her company...

Vossie said:
If your company name would be Digital Professional, your acronym would be DP, which can make some people believe you're into certain genres of photography only :o

Being a DP Photographer would be a very a small market. I'd suggest promoting video skills as well.

Anyways, back to the OP. If her business is doing well, I wouldn't stress about it. If she's happy with the name, then great! In fact, I think I'd be more inclined to use a company called "BS Photography". I'd imagine they'd have a sense of humor and would be good to deal with.

If her business isn't doing well, you could diplomatically suggest a change of name and image as part of a complete re-branding exercise. That way, she wouldn't feel like a idiot (or worse, hate you for pointing out her flaws) when you point out that she's chosen a BS name. People develop a strong attachment to their business name and don't like being told they've chosen a bad one...tread gently.
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Chances of EF-S 17-55/10-22 replacements w/ 7dmk2?

jthomson said:
It WOULD be nice to start seeing better kit lenses. I've always thought that the 15-85 would have made a great kit lens for the 60D/7D. Yes, the kits would be more expensive, but as the lens would be higher production numbers, the prices would eventually come down.

15-85mm is sold in a kit with the 7D. I got my 15-85mm as a white box from someones kit.
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Huh. That would have been enticing had I seen it way back when I got my 60D.
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What could have made this happen? Einstein and Speedlite not playing nice.

Hey, thanks for opening up your project to show its guts... Cool mod. It would be a new level of McGyver-type project for me, but the end result is really appealing. Might try it on my 550EX first, as they are easier (cheaper) to replace. I have to balance this work against the cost of the FlashZebra alternative. (I also have a blunderbuss soldering iron $0.50 from a garage sale so might have to up that toolset a bit <grin>.)

I am still scratching my head on the "why" and that I can't reproduce it.

Thanks, again.
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PowerShot Announcements Tonight [CR3]

roadrunner said:
Dylan777 said:
I'll keep an eye on s120. Will Canon be able to bring s120 to RX100 II level?

What I like about RX100 II:
1. Size - fits in jean pocket no problem
2. AF is fast - face detection is excellent
3. Flip screen - great to shoot kids at lower angle shots
4. Sharp at wide open
5. 1600ISO in low light looks really good

Both photos below are straight out from camera. only resized to post here

I'm wondering about this too. I bought my wife an RX 100 (Not II) in March for her birthday, and it is an awesome camera. From what I've heard the I and II are very similar strictly from an image quality standpoint. But yes, I will keep my eye on this S120, but I doubt it will touch the image quality of the RX100. Viewing the RX100 beside photos taken from my old Rebel XSi, I really can't tell the difference. Obviously my 5D3 blows the RX100 out of the water, but I feel like the RX100 is on another level when compared to most compact cameras. If the S120 can compete, I will be extremely impressed, especially at 9FPS.

With current specs, I don't see how that happen.
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Prices in Thailand

The only reason I have not gone to HK is because of the possibility of a bad product and having to send it back for warranty. I live in Thailand most of the time and the Canon warranty center here is very nice and handy for me if I have a problem.
I know a guy that does business in China and buys all his gear there. But I am not quite at that stage of trust yet.
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Just checked out AVcamera on the web. Good price on the 5D III for sure... 2675 dollars
1dx 6000 dollars, If you get a VAT refund with that price it is very good. with VAT refund it would be about 5640 That is a good price IMO.

Fotofile on there web page is advertising the 1DX at 5931.25! After VAT refund 5575.38 Even with out any haggling. That is with the current exchange rate of 32 baht to the dollar. http://www.fotofile.net/product.php?id=17124
Fotofile says you will get a 7% VAT refund but I have never got that at the airport. So I calculated 6% just to cover myself here. You may get the full 7%? But I do not!

With all you guys talking HK. What is the price of the 5D III and 1DX there?
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Which Canon Picture Style(s) do you use (for photos)?

privatebydesign said:
Neutral 100% of the time. I am a 100% RAW shooter and Neutral gives the best/most accurate histogram of the RAW file, bearing in mind it is actually the histogram of the camera generated preview jpeg.

Yes 1 series cameras have picture styles, many 1 series users are jpeg output only and the customisation of Picture Styles is a very good feature.

Ditto, for pretty much the same reasons. Natural 100% of the time.
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Canon PowerShot SX510 Announced

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<p>The <b>Canon Power Shot SX510 HS Point-and-Shoot Camera</b> is a compact point-and-shoot camera featuring a 12.1 megapixel 1/2.3″ high-sensitivity CMOS sensor and DIGIC 4 image processor to produce high resolution still imagery and full HD 1080p video with notable low-light sensitivity and quality. The sensor and processor work together to enable the Canon HS SYSTEM, which helps to reduce noise levels and gain greater clarity for enhanced low-light imagery. The processor also affords speed throughout the entire camera system, including High Speed AF and Zoom Framing Assist, which help to assure sharp and maintained focus on fast-moving subjects.</p>
<p>The built-in Canon 30x optical zoom lens provides a 35mm-equivalent focal length range of 24-720mm, covering wide-angle to super telephoto lengths for working in nearly any situation. The reach of this lens is enhanced by the optical image stabilization system that works to reduce the appearance of camera shake. Six distinct settings of Intelligent IS image stabilization are also available, and can be automatically applied to suit the type of shooting and subject matter.</p>
<p>For image composition, playback, and menu navigation, a large, bright 3.0″ 461k-dot LCD monitor is available and facilitates access for utilizing the SX510 HS’ built-in wireless capabilities. The Wi-Fi connectivity helps to expedite sending imagery from the camera directly to an Android or iOS mobile device through the use of the free Canon CameraWindow app. Also helpful is the CANON iMAGE GATEWAY, which serves as an intuitive interface for uploading images directly to social networking and cloud sites.</p>
<p>For refining the look of imagery and helping to ensure precise exposure settings, Smart AUTO modes can be utilized to allow the camera to select all camera settings based on the interpreted scene at hand. Thirty-two different pre-defined shooting situations are available to cover working in a wide variety of conditions.</p>
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<dd>The 12.1 megapixel 1/2.3″ CMOS sensor and DIGIC 4 image processor work in concert to produce high resolution still imagery and full HD 1080p video recording with notable low-light sensitivity and quality. The combination of these two technologies creates the Canon HS SYSTEM, which provides a maximum sensitivity of ISO 12800 with minimal noise and enhanced clarity to truly benefit impressive image making in dimly-lit situations. The processor also contributes to overall speed throughout the camera, including High Speed AF and Zoom Framing Assist for accurately following subjects and ensuring sharpness.</dd>
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<dt><strong>Canon 30x Optical Zoom Lens</strong></dt>
<dd>The built-in Canon 30x optical zoom lens provides a 35mm-equivalent focal length range of 24-720mm, covering wide-angle to super telephoto perspectives to suit working in nearly any situation. Benefitting this extensive zoom range is the integration of optical image stabilization, which helps to minimize the appearance of camera shake. Furthermore, Intelligent IS image stabilization is also available and works to counter the effects of camera shake by automatically choosing from one of six different modes to optimize settings based on the type of shooting conditions. The Normal setting corrects for a wide range of movements and is ideal for still photography; the Panning setting detects when panning shots are being made and does not compensate for lateral shake; the Macro (Hybrid) setting specifically corrects for shift-type shake that is common when working with close-up subject matter; the Dynamic mode is highly effective for video work and wide-angle settings and helps to minimize common shake that occurs while walking or moving with the camera; the Powered setting is suited for shooting at the telephoto end of the zoom range when hand shake is most prevalent; and Tripod mode simply turns off the IS since it is no longer needed.</dd>
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<dd>Built-in Wi-Fi allows direct, wireless transferring of photos and videos to mobile devices and PCs for instant online sharing to social networking sites and cloud-based storage sites. The CANON iMAGE GATEWAY helps to expedite this process through an intuitive workflow and the free Canon CameraWindow app, available for iOS and Android devices, enables efficient transferring control and also permits GPS tagging to images. An enhanced Wi-Fi set-up also works to streamline connecting to wireless hot spots, too, as WEP Key input is no longer needed and wireless preferences can easily be modified through a web browser. Additionally, Automatic Switching via the Image Sync function works to automatically sync images with any discovered and linked PC within a designated network or, alternatively, images are temporarily sent to the CANON iMAGE GATEWAY for later transferring.</dd>
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<li>Full HD 1080p video recording at 24 fps is supported and an HDMI port, HDMI-CEC support, is integrated into the camera’s design to enable direct playback to an HDTV.</li>
<li>A dedicated movie button and electronic wind filter help to enhance video recording by making it more accessible and improving the overall quality of recordings.</li>
<li>A bright, clear 3.0″ 461k-dot LCD monitor is available for live view monitoring, image playback, and menu navigation.</li>
<li>Smart AUTO is an intelligent auto mode that selects from 32 pre-defined shooting situations and applies the proper camera settings to ensure accurately detailed and exposed imagery.</li>
<li>Zoom Framing Assist automatically zooms in and out while tracking a subject to maintain sharp focus while the subject is moving.</li>
<li>Shooting modes: Manual, Aperture-Priority, Shutter-Priority, Program, Live View Control, Smart AUTO, Movie Digest, Portrait, Face Self-Timer, High-Speed Burst, Low Light, Snow, Fireworks, Creative Filters, Discreet Mode, Movie, and Super Slow Motion Movie.</li>
<li>Special Scene Modes and Creative Filters are available to creatively and aesthetically enhance your imagery in-camera.</li>
<li>ECO Mode works to enables more shooting time per battery charge by limiting the amount of time the camera is awake during inactive periods.</li>
<li>English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Simplified/Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Portuguese, Korean, Greek, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Thai, Arabic, Romanian, Ukrainian, Farsi, Hindi, Malay, Indonesian, and Vietnamese.</li>
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Auto iso in manual using center point focus

AudioGlenn said:
DIABLO said:
Thanks FourmMuppet. I'm looking to upgrade to full frame since I already have a good crop camera. As far as lens go I have an 85mm 1.8, 17-40L, 100-400L, 18-55, 55-250. Still gonna use the 60D for wildlife for the most part but wanted to make sure the 6D could keep up or do better as for as birding goes.

I think it will be a great upgrade for you and the controls will feel similar. Just wondering though, any special reason you're keep the 55-250 since you already have the 100-400L?

Thanks AudioGlenn

I brought the 60D body in Nov 2011. First lens I got was 85 1.8 then 18-55 followed by the 55-250. The 55-250 stayed on the camera more than the other lens. I've taken some very good harrier pics with it. Then I decided to get the 100-400L and really like that focal length with the crop. Few months ago I got the 17-40L for landscapes & what not. I need another camera and decided to go full frame.
Hadn't really thought about selling the 55-250, I only paid 140.00 for it new from amazon. Not really satisfied with the 1ds ii.
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Two New PowerShot Cameras Leaked

Another positive report for the RX100. I was worried about the menus, etc., but after I turned off that irritating splash screen that showed up each time you changed settings, I was fine. Very nice image quality and far less shutter lag than my Canon S95. With slower SD cards, it does sometimes take a while to close down the lens after you hit the power button to turn the camera off.
To carry it, I modified a Sony semi-hard belt case (LCMCSVH/B?) to open horizontally rather than vertically installing gussets to limit how far the thing can open and replacing the stock case zipper with the far easier to manipulate one from a LowePro Santiago 20. When stuffing it into a bag for travel, I put it into a Pelican 1010 Micro case into which it fits nicely.
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