I did mention on the other post about PPA. They also list a place where you can get liability for I believe a little over $300... maybe a little more. I did some searching myself for Liability and couldn't find it for less than $500... even through my own Mortgage company. I have yet to purchase Liability... but will do so before my first wedding. Let us know if you find anything reasonable.

gferdinandsen, I expect that numerous landscape and studio photographers could do without the high spec AF and video. So how about a split in the range, one with all the gadgets for events and nature photographers etc and a cheaper priced version for the landscape and studio photographers.

Hi, I use two cards, each for RAW on Auto Switch. I have never shot in JPEG with this body ever.

Have you looked at PPA.com (Professional Photographers of America). In the US I believe that give you up to $15,000.00 of equipment coverage with your membership... plus an Indemnification benefit (If someone tries to sue you because they don't like your pictures or your camera/memory card dies... etc). This is not the same as liability. Of course the yearly membership runs a little over $300, however there are a bunch of other benefits also (i.e. free online training, monthly magazine, Online community/resources... etc). Personally I think it's a good deal.

Good Luck!

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neuroanatomist said:

Tender Loving Care.

Also, no front filter threads on the TS-E 17L.

IQ is very good with the 1.4x - check TDP's ISO 12233 crops.

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Ok .

No filter threads is a bummer though. Any workarounds?

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I use this from Fotodiox. Beautifully made and works ....wonders. Shown here with a circular polarizer.

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Awesome ... thanks for the help!

That lens would be awesome! On the other hand, for limited budget, I'd take a 17-40L, 70-300 and a 50mm F1.4.

Easy one, I have a 40D and I just bought a 6D. The ISO capabilities is just fantastic! Paired with the 24-105mm and you get the best camera/lens for the price currently on the market.

And I must say I'm not disapointed at all with the outer focus points of the 6D, even in low light, they often take part of the action!

The only downside is I get an oldy computer and it starts to have some problems with the bigger RAW file of the 6D, but almost every new camera would have this problem...

sunnyVan said:

Get used to using center point and then recompose. I personally think it's faster than manually selecting the outer points. I never let the camera choose AF points for me, but it's just my preference. I upgraded from 60D to 6D. Cannot be happier.

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Yup! I was already doing this on my 1000D, but with 6D...amazing !

Had a PM asking if I used Magic Lantern. Yes I do. I mainly use it for the focus peaking. As Macro is very hard to focus and the peaking is tremendously helpful.

As I asked the forum some weeks ago, I am looking for an small body for high altitude hiking. Some of you told me to buy non Canon products. But I was in doubt ....

So I looked at the 100D.
But when I tried the body with my 12-24 4.0 Tokina in my local shop, the AF was very slow and moving forward and backward, hunting for sharpness. So i took just indoor pics thath did not look very impressive.
The preference of this body for me is image quality.
Does anybody own this Camera and can tell me, how good the IQ is?
Should I stay with Canon or should I switch to an Lumix DMC-GH3 or an Fuji X-E1?


By the way: In my opninion the IQ of the 600D is better then the 700D, as we checked in our local foto-club...
The 700D just seems to be an replacement with very little improvements. Changing the name clears the bad image of the 650D with the grip problems.

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I have a problem with white balance shifting on random images on my 1D X...

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We're experiencing the same kind of problem after the latest firmware update. In 2 out of 3000 photos we have noticed that WB was off (even colder than in your samples). Ambient light, RAW, conditions and framing remained the same. WB set to auto though.

Those pictures were removed as soon as we noticed the issue. I'll look closer to see if I can find another sample to share here.

Now I'm thinking over whether to roll the firmware back.

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What you're seeing first is a jpeg preview, then when the RAW loads, it is displayed. RAW files are mean to be processed, hence the lower contrast and saturation.

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Because of this.

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Because of that.

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This here is the reason.

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There's your problem.

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And there's your sign.

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Now you know.

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FINALLY! a topic answer we can all agree on. I never thought I'd live long enough to see it....

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Some never will.

I use them both, regularly... I like having both and can't see any reason for me not to own both... I would only consider selling the 100-400mm if I had a Canon 2x III converter or a 500mm or 600mm lens... So for now, I'll keep both and like it! ;D

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Anyone tried the Sony RX1 here?
Got one arriving tomorrow.

Excited to see the little guy perform. People rave about the 35mm f/2 Zeiss on there.

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hi, imho, the RX1 is one of the best lowlight cameras ever made and it might be as good as the 6D or the 1DX in terms of noise and over all high ISO IQ.
but its AF is really erratic at times , so I am not using it much and maybe selling it for the Fuji X100s or TSE24mmf3.5L.
if you mostly shoot still life or landscape or like that the RX1 might shock you how good it really is.
but if you are like me using it for lowlight street candid shots , it might disappoint you.

Here's one in terrible light (ISO 12800) with the Kenko, wide open, 420mm (Bull Moose in Algonquin Provincial Park, Ontario, Canada):


Bull Moose Portrait by Thousand Word Images by Dustin Abbott, on Flickr

Received mine on Wednesday. Yes, the tripod ring is included. It is better than the previous version and includes strap mounts if you carry it that way. Case looks exactly the same as the previous edition. Yes, caps incl as well. Buy the dock!

Mine had significant back focus. You can look under 3rd party lenses for a post I did this weekend including some samples.
http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php?topic=15291
-Mike

I only have a moment to reply, but I feel that I should because I think it could help you further.

Your next aim of evolving should be framing; either during the shot or afterwards in Photoshop.

Remember: what you acquire is not necessarily what you need to deliver. Cropping is entirely allowed any time!

So if you have shots that are not "perfect" in the shot itself, then crop off till it works.
For me that shot with the couple facing eachother and the girl standing on the left side of the photo doesn't work because she doesn't add anything to the shot... in fact she almost takes away from the shot.

Kill your darlings, and if you can't kill the darling entirely, then cut her down to size till she fits your need.

Sorry but...

It's out of focus, too small in the frame and slightly underexposed.


I don't think it's worth it.

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Why did I get this response?

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Maybe they were the all knowing superior beings that we mere mortals cannot understand ;D ... but I do recollect one youtube video (showing sample pics) where they claimed that Sigma was the sharper than EF L II or Tam VC at f/16 (but they do show that it sucks at all other apertures)

Hey man. Most people here are into stills and don't know too much about video so you should ask on other sites as well as this one.

I love shooting video and this is the one I would buy:
http://dfocussystem.com/dfocus-43

It isn't metal like the way more expensive ones but is well built and will serve you well. I currently use a jar opener like you have hahaha.

Finally. This is very good news. Hopefully they've listened to feedback. I need faster AF and/or faster switching to manual focus without a trip to the menus.

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I recently pickup a used 85L II. All I can say is WOW. The bokeh and sharpness are amazing. AF is on slow side, but very acurate.

http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php?topic=15242.30

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I like when I see " story lines" from different threads... it feels like when Networks cross pollinate shows and have stars from one show on another...

and I was impressed with the shot I saw. beautiful bokeh and color. I would have loved if you had a135 handy because the other guys shot was not nearly as impressive... but different lighting and subject...

Thanks for the info. If I ever get a chance to use this lens I will be sure to keep the tips in mind.

Is it just me, or was that an odd addition to the "family"?

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Post some images taken with the camera, the LCD is not what counts.

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Nope, the question was about liveview and the pictures are OK.

It would be nice if Emanuele had checked in as TS to read the suggestions and let us know if it solves the problem in described in the opening post.