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Mt Spokane Photography · Jun 19, 2013

The 135mm L is my most used lens, even though I haven't used it since I bought my 70-200mm MK II, it is so far ahead of the closed one that it would take years with no use to fall into 2nd place.

PhotographAdventure · Jun 19, 2013

not sure what to look for. I see brick patterns, textured stone, pretty gritty textured wall overall.

Jun 19, 2013

Don Haines said:
paul13walnut5 said:

Scott911 said:

Overall, I like the decision. BUT, and it's a big BUT - the IS tech should be included for no more than $200 extra.

Canon puts IS into a kit lenses that might cost them $75 to make - so let's pretend the IS stuff in there costs canon $10.

Let them upscale it all because it's going into an "L" lens. So they spend TWENTY times more on the IS for the "L" lens.

And then price the L's IS at $200 more than the non IS version.

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Yeah, ok, but you assume that there is no difference in the elements within the IS group, are the IS elements not larger than the non IS, so as to permit a full image circle even with a moved group? Would these larger elements not require to be sharp accross the whole field as they potentially could be used much closer to the edge once shifted in an IS movement? Are these elements not made of better quality glass than the £75 lenses? Would there not be a significant R&D spend to recoup from the L lenses, which may sell in the thousands rather than the £75 kit lenses that sell in their 100's of thousands, if not millions?

I'm just asking because if it was as simple as bolting an IS motor on, I'm sure Canon would have thought of that already.

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I think that if all you did was bolt on a motor, you would decrease the iq of the lens....

I think that was kind of my point.

Phil L · Jun 19, 2013

Rienzphotoz said:
Phil L said:

Here's an alligator from a few weeks back crunching a fresh caught blue crab that it found in the salt marsh.
The gators here don't live in the salt water but they will occasionally visit the salt marsh area to look for a meal such as this crab.

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Nice shot

Thanks very much.

DaveF · Jun 19, 2013

My MarkIII started locking up when filming a concert, then started showing only a white screen or going pink or red
or green when taking pictures. Sent it back to Canon and say it a warranty issue and are replacing the Main Board.
Only problem is after a week and a half no one can tell me when they will get the parts to fix it. The repair loop
has no part to fix this problem. I'm really disappointed with this set of issues, and will probably dump the MarkIII
when I get it back, whenever that will be... purchased in Nov. 2012. No parts at the repair facility for a possible
known issue is unexcuseable...... my customers would not accept such a situation.

Mt Spokane Photography · Jun 19, 2013

If I only had a dollar for every claimed breakthrough that never makes it to the market.

It would be great to have such a device, but I'm not going to stop buying cameras for the next XX years while they figure out how to actually make it.

How long ago did Black Silicon claim to be the next new thing? First developed back in the 1980's, and we still do not see DSLR's using it. They put out a new press release every few years with wonderful claims, hoping to snag more money from investors.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_silicon

GuyF · Jun 19, 2013

Thanks for the replies. I was looking at the test results over at The Digital Picture and the results really don't convince me the mk3 TC would be significantly better than the Kenko. The 2x is only really used in an "emergency" so I may have to look at the more (much more) expensive options.

Now to try and sell the 300mm and justify a 500mm f4.....

Regards.

Wilmark · Jun 19, 2013

The original poster hasnt made it absolutely clear that he was paid for the work other than "paid simple work". SO they hire you, and pay you now you want to be paid extra because you think they can use the work other than what you thought they were going to use it for. I think if this is the case the photographer is unreasonable in the absence of a specified contract. WHat business is it of yours what they do with the photos, if you were paid?

Quite unlike the numerous examples of those who think they can rip off a photographer by using his work without permission, just because he has fun doing what he does.

candyman · Jun 19, 2013

Re: Patents: New 50mm, 85mm & 135mm Lenses

tron said:
candyman said:

RLPhoto said:

If the New 135L is non-IS, fail.

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And no f/1.8 too

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May I ask if you have anything against a wonderful f/2.0 aperture ? 8)

Actually I forgot to put sarcasm quotes referring to RLphoto's remark. He repeatedly mentioned in other threads that he is dreaming / wishing for a 135mm f/1.8
Personally I like f/2 but would love to have IS. Currently the non-IS is around 1000 euro. The IS will probably 1,5 the current price.

Hillsilly · Jun 19, 2013

I have a 1Ds MkII. I sit at home all night, alone, watching auctions on eBay sadly seeing its value get lower and lower. Many sell for around $900 - $1000. So $800-$900 is a good price. I don't know much about the lens.

But it really depends if there are any features on the 1Ds Mkii that are of interest or important to you. It does some things better than the 5Dii, just as the 5Dii does some things better than the 1Ds Mkii.

Rienzphotoz · Jun 19, 2013

Zoo, oh yes I remember that ... been a long time since I've been to one ... our local zoo closed for renovation which will take 3 to 5 years to complete

can0nfan2379 · Jun 19, 2013

Anyone have any experience with different vendors and their metal prints? Thoughts on quality, different finishes (ie. brushed satin, high gloss etc.), colors, mounting / framing quality?

Thanks!!!

adhocphotographer · Jun 18, 2013

Awesome... now just got to find one for sale!

There is a limited range of second hand lenses here in India!

jdramirez · Jun 18, 2013

tpatana said:
jdramirez said:

tpatana said:

jdramirez said:

I'm surprised that the write speed are only between 10-20 mbs. any idea what the write speeds are in the 60d? I upgraded from a class four to a class ten and it seemed crazy fast... then I started shooting in both raw and jpg and it seemed slow, but I assumed it was still faster than the old class four.

as I have said, I use both c.f. and sd at the moment, but I will likely remove the sd when I shoot sports.

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How you define crazy fast? You buffer never went full while shooting raw? 60D could have same SD controller (at best) than 5D3, so 10-20MB/s is probably max.

Also C10 is not that much if you look the spec minimums, it's 10MB/s (or more).

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crazy fast: shooting in large jpg, 18 megapixels, and getting 60+ shots at 5.3 shots per second without filling up the buffer and no slowing.

I got tired before the camera did...

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Ok. Did the camera choke when you were using C4 card?

At least with any CF (most bodies I assume), you can shoot jpg any duration you want, until you fill up the card.

it has been a while, but yeah, the buffer filled after about 8 shots or so... I don't know if I pushed the boundaries of the buffer with my 5d, but I will eventually.

Mt Spokane Photography · Jun 18, 2013

I tried manual, but it has to be changed if the light level changes substantially. Finally, I went back to auto and that works better for me.

I'd do which ever works for you, there is no right or wrong involved.

Drizzt321 · Jun 18, 2013

mwh1964 said:
Great feature. Use it when needed and no, there isn't any real life disadvantages.

Actually, yes there are real-life disadvantages. ~3 FPS max vs ~6 FPS max normal, and it also has a greater shutter lag than in normal mode.

Now, that said, I often shoot in silent shutter. Makes me a lot more unobtrusive

Jim Saunders · Jun 18, 2013

A program called EOSinfo can be used to change the data in the camera. It'll get shutter counts too.

Jim

Helen Oster · Jun 18, 2013

RGF said:
Helen,

Sorry I was not clear. Could I have given you my CPS number and have Canon send you an extra lens so I could have gotten my lens sooner (or not spent so longer looking for it)?

Thanks

Just heard back from the Purchasing Manager as follows:

"No guarantee, however we fulfill the 200/400 lens quicker then he might get from canon direct"

bholliman · Jun 18, 2013

I agree with those above in saying that 35mm is really not wide enough for most photographers in a standard zoom lens. 24mm is the current standard at the wide end and for most people that is a good focal length.

Personally, 24-135 would be an ideal focal length range for me.

tron · Jun 18, 2013

Zv said:
Just got my 24-105L today, had a little play about with it. Too early to tell but I reckon it will make a fine addition to my collection!

Thanks again!

;D

YES! It is a fine addition.

melbournite · Jun 18, 2013

Lucky I didn't buy one of those

Phil L · Jun 18, 2013

bycostello said:
one for a very long lens...

I'm lucky that they (mostly) just ignore me.

Thanks for looking.

zim · Jun 18, 2013

yea, all seems to be well in CR land again, for me anyway, thank you

J.R. · Jun 18, 2013

J.R. said:
neuroanatomist said:

With a lens on the camera, cap in place, start a manual sensor clean and let it sit for a minute before powering off the camera. That should 'remap' the stuck pixels.

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Thanks a lot Neuro ... I'll do this later in the evening today and revert.

Thanks a ton! it worked!!!

Zv · Jun 18, 2013

Update:

I took my 17-55 in to the Canon service centre in Nagoya yesterday. The guy gave me an initial quote of ¥9000 plus any parts on top of that to have it fully cleaned as well as removing the grit in the focus ring. He said it would take about a week. Cheaper than what I was expecting.

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