clicstudio said:

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

TurbineSeaplane said:

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.

bdunbar79 said:

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.

Dylan777 said:

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"?

Mt Spokane Photography said:

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.

eml58 said:

I've been reading this whole thing with interest, still waiting for "Wonder Woman" Helen to pull the Ops cherries out of the Fire, hopefully it'll happen after the Adorama People have had a relaxing weekend, hate to think of the Ops weekend, 27k in the Wind.

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According to the OP's bank, the money will appear back in his account tomorrow. A check for $25 is on the way to him, from Adorama, to cover his wire costs.

jdramirez said:

Very nice. That is a pretty bokeh... and I guess I will have to break it to the wife that I am not done with buying lenses... she'll be mad at you.

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Go for it...I'll take a blame. ;D

For now, I'm good with lenses. I'm going to add another FF body some time this year. Not sure which model yet - 1D X, 5D III or just simple 6D to save money for L lenses.

The new 200-400 and 400mm f2.8 IS II are next on my dream list. I will have to pick one ....

It was only a piece of string, no name really. He demonstrated this on one of the episodes of "Seeing Scotland", a very good landscape photography series that I would highly recommend. All the episodes are available on You Tube.

This is the link to the first of the six episodes.

Seeing Scotland - Season 01 - Episode 01

Dave T-W

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One thing not mentioned is lens flare. I had a non-IS 70-200/4 for years, but could not shoot into the lght, especially with the sun in the frame, without having objectionable flare.

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I don't have this problem with my 70-200mm f/4 ... perhaps your filter caused the flares (or the lack of one)?

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While I keep filters on most of lenses most of the time, I remove them when shooting into the light. Here is the best photo of a series shooting into the rising sun. The subsequent photos when the sun rose further were unusable (and deleted). This was 200mm @ 5.6 on a 5DII.


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fantastc picture!
I don't use filters anymore... I had some good quality ones but I was never satisfied...

I may be a bit late here, but you can get great pictures all the way up to ISO 102,400 : http://www.extremeinstability.com/2013-5-4.htm

(well, that is on a 6D, but the 5Diii won't be much different)

Rienzphotoz said:

RGF said:

will the 100-400 II be released soon?

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Everyday, we are getting closer to having it released soon ;D

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Allow me a minor revision:

Every year, we are getting closer to having it released soon ;D

noisejammer said:

My first suggestion would be a monopod - it doubles as a club for when you get out of line. A $1 alternative is one of these .... $1 Image Stabilizer For Any Camera - Lose The Tripod/Monopod[/url] - I find this works quite well. ...

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+1 to the monopod and +1 and an "I'm going to make one of those" for the $1 alternative. (I'll do a lashing too since since I'm an Eagle Scout as well.)

I've used one of these before to get a better grip:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005MZO5TA/ref=oh_details_o08_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

AdamJ said:

I have all three of the lenses you refer to. Definitely go for the f/2.8 II.

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Agreed. The 70-200 2.8 ii is heavy but awesome. Go for it.

The 50mm 1.2L is one of the hardest lenses to focus, no matter which camera u are using.
At F1.2, the distance between focus and blur is probably 1/8"... I am guessing, but it certainly looks that way.
I bought one a few years back and the next day I returned it. I don't use or have time for manual focusing, so I have to rely on the camera. I always used 1D bodies since 2003 so it should be the best focusing but I would get 5 out 10 shots out of focus...
Lens looks great and has an amazing sharpness at F4.0 and up but not wide open.

Cheers

P

I would check if your grandma
* will use an optical viewfinder or the display
* needs a zoom or will prefer a prime lens
* has problems with small (or tiny) buttons
* want's to go the digital route (=data management) or
can use a bunch of cards e.g. with a flat screen with card reader.

Perhaps the combination of a medium large camera
with a large Li ion battery and a bunch of 4GB cards
with mechanical write protection might be a good
solution. Cards can be used like film cardridges and
- if it is a 100D - the camera has a large capacity
battery + can be used in a full auto setup.

Just provide a little bit time to make backups of the
cards ...

My 2ct - Michael