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

EvillEmperor said:

State championship hockey shots with my new 5D MK III! Comments?

CEA_0270 by Ayers Photo, on Flickr


Charlie and Regain by Ayers Photo, on Flickr


"I got me a trophy!" by Ayers Photo, on Flickr


"Two F______ Times!" by Ayers Photo, on Flickr


CEA_0395 by Ayers Photo, on Flickr

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Cool shots!

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

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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

distant.star said:

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Nothing personal, but you're a chump if you buy into the "support your local sellers" propaganda.

Multinational corporations use global strategies to keep their costs as low as possible. They don't give a damn what the country is or where jobs may be lost. They will go anywhere and do anything they can get by with to keep their costs low so they can maximize return to shareholders. However, they don't want you, the consumer, to do the same thing. If you decide to go to another country to get a better price, suddenly you're being "unethical" or not supporting your country or some such nonsense.

I hate walmart and their predatory practices. There was a time when I wouldn't shop there because of that. I thought I was opposing the oppressors of local small business, etc. All I was doing was stupidly giving my money away. This is a society built on a foundation of unbridled competitive capitalism. No one is giving me money, and if the corporations are going to do everything they can to make money, I'm going to be equally ruthless in keeping the money I have to work at getting. walmart and their ilk are simply doing capitalism better than anyone. I want to do as good a job at not giving my money away.

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+1000 and Quote of the day!

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...

privatebydesign said:

Neuro has given the practical steps to take, another, obviously, is to shoot RAW, there is often some headway in the RAW file above the histogram that is generated from the preview jpeg that is affected by the picture style choices in camera, even if you are only saving to RAW on your card.

When shooting flowers, a regular source of severe red problems, it really helps to use an X-Rite Color Passport and make some camera profiles, it is very easy to do, especially if you have Lightroom or Photoshop, and will dramatically improve your colour renditions.

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Thanks for the tips.

I have to upgrade Photoshop to be able to use it with my camera, or go on the new cloud based system. I haven't taken the time to delve into Lightroom yet- I suppose it is time to do so.

fake for shure, but the size seems about right. try sticking that in the face of your bride at a wedding as nice as f2.0 would be, i think that lens will be very cumbersome and not ideal to use for many situations....

I believe you might benefit more from a full frame - 6D or 5D series.

Combine it with something like 24-70 or 24mm prime or 25mm prime or 24 mm TSE or 17mm TSE.

I'm fortunate enough to live within a short drive to one of their stores. They are very knowledgeable. Highly recommended.

I wonder what we will talk about once the 7D2 is actually released - I mean other than how DReadful the noise is...