Cheers Neuro.

I did kinda wonder what Canon were on about by saying it has to be done by a service centre. Probably just covering themselves from law suits - "I removed the tripod foot myself and poked my eye out! Gimme $100m!".

Guy.

I really wish it had 1080p 60fps recording. But with the other improvements I can live without it.

I have something similar to the steadicam people are talking about (specifically, http://opteka.com/svexmkii.aspx). I got it because it was pretty cheap and I needed something that was better than nothing. That's basically what I got. I find this thing hard to balance just right (I have a T4i and I switch between a small Canon 50 1.4 and a large Samyang 35 1.4, so swapping between these two very different lenses is especially burdensome), and I find that sometimes even if I align it right the bottom part will loosen and slip, causing balance to randomly reset. If you can get it set, you can get shots that are smoother than what is probably possible with bare hands, but even then they aren't mind-blowing in any way.

It could be that I just haven't mastered this device yet. That being said, I would look further than what I got if I were in your shoes.

Thanks for the input everyone, talk to Canon and they said might as well swap it out since it has only been a week. Unfortunately they are out of stock of refurbs and even new. Might have to grab a new one from B&H before the rebates expire.

Ellen Schmidtee said:

Old Sarge said:

I was reading an article in a photo magazine and came across a tip I have seen before and wondered about its importance or usefulness. The recommendation was to close off the viewfinder when making a long exposure. As I considered that tip I remembered that Canon used to include a viewfinder cover which could be attached to the neck strap.

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Canon includes viewfinder cover attached to the neck strap with the 5Dmk2 & mk3. I'd be surprised if xxD & xxxD models didn't have one as well.

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Even my 300V came with one on the strap, I know because it is my favourite strap. It only says Canon Eos on it and it doesn't have the rubber bit on the back like the new straps so it is much easier to swing round when carried on one shoulder like I usually do.

toodamnice said:

It's back.

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-600EX-RT-Speedlite-Flash-Black/dp/B007FH1KX2?tag=crf-20

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Thanks for the head's up! Just ordered a few!

US2013169851(A1) has been published on 2013-07-04. The application was filed 2013-12-19 and has foreign priority data JP2011-288116. The foreign priority date is 2012-12-28, hence the US patent can make use of the this date. We will likely see a Japanese publication within a week or two since the 18 month KOKAI publication date was due 2013-06-28.

The patent deals with the problems of designing gausian or modified gausian type lenses that:
- are relatively wide in a standard context
- are compact (short total lenght) even with a BF of 38mm
- are well aberration corrected, in particular sperical and curvature of field

There are 4 numerical examples given all 1/f2.8 and image height 21.64mm (EF lens)
1) F = 45mm, L = 58mm, BF = 38mm, Effective lenght = 20mm
2) F = 39mm, L = 62.5mm, BF = 39mm, Effective lenght = 23.5mm
3) F = 35mm, L = 63mm, BF = 38mm, Effective lenght = 25mm
4) F = 28mm, L = 65mm, BF = 38mm, Effective lenght = 27mm

Layout and curves for Sperical Aberration, Astigmatism, Distortion and Chromatic Aberration can be found in the patent : http://www.freepatentsonline.com/20130169851.pdf

neuroanatomist said:

Adding a TC doesn't affect the physical iris diaphragm diameter, but since it increases the focal length by 1.4x or 2x, it must decrease the f-number (focal length / iris diaphragm diameter) by one or two stops.

But I think we're all saying the same thing - the 'f/8' MTF for the f/4 lens plus TC is with the lens 'set' to f/8 (because it's a virtual/theoretical lens, it's set independently of the TC). So, 'wide open' and 'f/8' curves are really f/5.6 and f/11 with the 1.4x, or f/8 and f/16 with the 2x. I assume that concept applies to the f/2.8 lenses, etc., as well.

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The charts are thus misleading for when TCs are involved. Nowhere on the Canon site does it explain the situations.

cid said:

once upon a time with completly another interntion I screwed it and accidentaly captured this light blue beuty

guess what by <CiD>, on Flickr

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That is how discoveries are made. Nobel prizes given out. It is not the taking of the picture (or the crash of an apple on the head) that matters. It is the analysis that follows and discoveries made then that matter. Remember the antigravity pictures others took, that I analysed and predicted the cause of the effect? The reason I am going to be bestowed the Nobel prize? See, same situation...

So when I make tea tomorrow morning, I will have a new found respect for boiling aqua...

Hey has anyone seen details/specs on the file naming standards on the 70D? Hope Canon will allow custom names of the files (in Camera) with Initials instead of IMG... TD and 1D do this. as does Nikon. or have to use the DPP during import. Some times difficult to keep file seq separate when imports from various cameras. and the Seq # are in the same range.

westie said:

Found this video from Canon Australia which talks about some of the options.

Canon EOS 70D - First Look

includes some shots of the device and menu options.

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Well done. As an Australian, I'm proud to see an introduction to the 70D by Canon Australia, undertaken informatively and professionally.

The features and functionality of the 70D herald great things for the 7DmkII!

Paul

kaihp said:

eml58 said:

Be very VERY careful of South African Airways if you have flights with this Airline, I had one of my Carry On Bags taken from me at the Door under protest (Flying Business Class) and that's the last I've seen of the Bag, around 10k in Lenses stolen, clearly by the Cabin Staff/Ground Handlers

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Fsck, sorry to hear that eml58. I presume you had it all insured?

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Hi Kaihip, Yes, all Insured Thanks for the concern, so just a PIA all round, I've been travelling to Africa for quite a while and had so few issues I'de perhaps become complacent, so this was a PIA for sure, but compared to what can happen, relatively painless, the incident at least made me get my mind out of Neutral and into survival mode, the value of gear we as Photographers carry in our carry on Bags could keep the average African Family for a year, maybe two, it's easy to forget that so this was a timely reminder.

But the Visa on Arrival stuff is a definite super nova PIA, so get your Visa Ex Tanzania if you cam, I wont make that mistake again.
The Beauty though of the Tanzanian Serengeti makes a lot of the PIA stuff something you just Grit your teeth & deal with

If you are buying the Canon 500mm or 600mm f4L IS II, you can easily use them on a monopod. You can also, with some practice handhold them. If you are considering the version I of those lenses, it becomes a bit more challenging, both due to weight (primarily the 600mm) and because the IS system is much less efficient (2 f-stops instead of the 4 f-stops you get on the version II).

For wildlife and birds I handhold most of the time, unless I am sitting still, waiting for something. I also handhold with the 1.4xIII extender, but that requires practice. When I attach the 2xIII I need the tripod with gimbal head, both because of the 1200mm focal length and because I then only have one center AF point available (1DX and 5DIII).

/Eldar

Nicky93 said:

Very informative group. My question here, other than from what I have seen the release of the 70D is in September and not this month, is whether it is all that much better that I would want to upgrade from the 60D? I was reading up at http://www.squidoo.com/canon-70d-camera-price-and-review and the only wow factor seems to be the autofocusing technology. If I am understanding correctly, the 70D is finally catching up with camcorders.

Is there anything other than this that should make me consider upgrading? Thanks in advance...

Cheers,

Nicholas

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"I was reading up at." Yeah right. You only have one post here. It seems you came justs to plug in your squidoo link, which has been taken down anyway. Don't spam.

I haven't tried any other systems out there, but I have been using the Capture Clip for 6 or 7 months now. It's great and I love it.

My 7D was always a bit too heavy for my camera strap-- and after I got my 5D, I haven't even bothered taking the Canon strap out of the plastic as I've been using the Capture Clip this whole time. It's great for hiking when I can hang it off of my backpack strap. It holds it in secure, yet I can pop off my camera quickly when I need to-- which means that I'm not missing pictures that I may have been too lazy to take if my camera was packed away or just too slow to drop my backpack and get my camera out.

The only real complaints I have about it are minor:
1) If your gear is heavy (5D +70-200) and attached to your belt, you will notice it. It pulls down pretty good, so you need to cinch your belt an extra hole.
2) When you do have a heavy set up on your belt, it tends to torque the capture clip and can push into your hip some depending on how you have it. It's annoying but not bad. However, for longer hikes it might be a problem. Although, for longer hikes I'd be carrying a backpack and have it on the shoulder strap strap. I do notice with V2 they are offering some sort of pad-- that may fix this issue.

Otherwise it's secure and I love it. If I were to buy version 2 now, I might spring for the one with a metal back just because that seems like it'd be more robust for hanging $5K of gear off of it. However, I can't see that tripod screw on the back ever being used. That's why I have an Arca swiss quick release plate, why would I use this clip for that?

So, long story short, if you're a hiker/biker or just traveling with a backpack and your camera on a fairly regular basis, get it. It's great to have your camera right there on your shoulder strap. And, really, even if you aren't toting a backpack around, it's great to have the camera clipped on your belt, especially when changing lenses-- it's a stable 3rd hand to help you out while you're juggling things around.

Alamby....mmmmmmmm

Dylan777 said:

jasonsim said:

Dylan,

Here is a shot taken with the 300mm f/2.8L IS II + 2x III on a 1Dx. It shows some inflight action. I would say this combo is very usable.

If you already have the 70-200mm f/2.8L II, I would recommend getting a 2x III and try it out at 400mm. You will be surprised by it's performance. Faster than a 100-400mm and the IQ is better.

Regards,
Jason

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Wow...that is an amazing photo with x2 TC III Jason. Thanks for sharing. Will take your advise and try out x2 TC III on my 70-200. I heard nothing but "WOW & AMAZING & RAZOR SHARP & LIGHTING AF" about 300mm version II.

This could be my next lens

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Thanks Dylan. It is a really great lens and so is your 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II. Happy shooting!

Second body is a must, along with extra batteries. You cannot go to a paid shoot and have a camera failure. And if it's a wedding, that can be the end of you going pro if word gets out that you did a wedding and your camera failed and the bride and groom got no photos after the failure. I help a professional wedding shooter here in town and together, we show up with 4 bodies. It also makes shooting much easier if you are not switching lenses all the time. We both use the 24-70 on one body, I use the 70-200 on my other body and he will have a 100 on his second body. We will use a macro lens prior to the wedding to shoot the rings and other items, but that's about it.

So, I agree with everybody else.

Matthew

if you like so much the 1dmk2 why not to buy a used 1dmk3 (or a mk2) instead?

If you can't wait to save up to buy the 70-300L, then consider renting it for a specific occasion. That way, you won't end up with a lens you might want to sell and you'll get much better photos than you would from a lens with lower IQ.

I've never bought their photo stuff, but Monoprice is an awesome company to deal with. Superior customer service.

Timothy_Bruce said:

That Sound is normal it is the charging circuit holding the flash capacitor fully charged.
My bet would be the tube.
I have one 430EX with a dead tube that is behaving the same way.
Canon will replace the hole flash head part for about 150€
Is the zoom working properly?

At the moment I am waiting for an replacement tube to arrive from taiwan.
But replacing it yourself is not that easy and requires soldering.

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Thanks to all for your replies.
I mentioned the sound as I have never heard it before - perhaps I wasn't listening! Also the zoom and all other functions appear to be fine except that it won't flash!
I will have to check into repair costs - thinking of getting one of these if the repairs are going to be expensive: Yongnuo YN-568EX II

Please see my experience of E-Infinity here:




http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php?topic=15693.0

Mt Spokane Photography said:

The FT QL was my first Canon SLR way back in the 1960's. One of the issues with the old cameras that used 1.3v mercury batteries that are no longer available. I buy and sell a lot of the old cameras.
You can use either FL or FD lenses with the camera, there are tons of 50mm f/1.8 lenses available for under $50, and f/1.4 lenses don't break the bank.

There are few good alternatives, Silver Oxide works ok, but the voltage fluctuations mean potentially inaccurate light meter readings. Air-Cell batteries are expensive and don't last long.

A separate light meter is the best solution.

Its also pretty likely that the shutter speed is no longer accurate, its impractical to do anything about that, just try it and see.

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Thanks for the tips. Yea, I have a lightmeter (Luna Pro FTW!), so I'll just have to see what kind of condition it's in when I get it. 3 weeks or so, and it's been in storage for quite a while from what I understand.

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Policar said:

The Mark III (and I'm assuming 1DX even more so) has good high ISO performance. It's low ISO that suffers. If anything Canon would want to fix that but I don't think they'd want to publicize it since the problem is not really well-documented except in niche communities. (Noisy ADC or somesuch.)

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So why would they want to fix it at all? :

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Maybe they don't. There's not much evidence they care. The gap between Canon and Sony sensors is wider in terms of read noise than quantum efficiency, so there's more room to improve there, but I agree with you there's much less incentive.

There might be more incentive when/if the mythical 3D studio/landscape camera launches, however, in which case Canon might be moved to improve their cameras' read noise without really publicizing that they ever had an issue with it. Probably not, though.