Well I'm really wondering if the Nikon D1 has better ISO performance than the D30?! Sample shots?!

And don't you guys worry about me switching to Nikon...only 3 people have ever asked for any Nikon gear...to which I swiftly slap them in the face with a 70-200 L and run away.

Y'all have no idea, though, how much I would absolutely love a camera that had a spectrometer at each photosite.

So would the entire fine art reproduction market, as well as practically everybody in the scientific community...forensics...what you could do with such a beast would be amazing.

Ah, well. Maybe I'll live to see the day when it isn't a cruel joke....

b&

Any updates... We upgraded to the PW3's and they still have the 1/160 sync limit... oh well...

Mt Spokane Photography said:

You won't use your 60D once you get FF. The only reason to consider keeping it is for a backup or second shooter.

It doesn't hurt to wait and see, some people prefer point and shoot cameras to DSLR's, and for them, its the right decision.

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So true. I even tried to use my 60D as a backup camera. I don't even pick it up. It just sits in my bag with the body cap on. And when I get a 16-35, I'll have NO need for the 60D with my 10-22.

And I'd suggest this:
Keep your 100L, get a 70-200 II (on a 5D III you could always crop in. It retains AMAZING quality). Possibly pick up a 24-70 II (these things are fantastically sharp).
The 40mm is a good inconspicuous lens, but I feel that you could practically get the same results with the 24-70 II. For a prime I'd suggest an L prime (35 f/1.4L or 50 f/1.2L), but it all depends on your shooting style too.

Totti said:

Hi guys,

Does anyone have any good resources / links to information and tips on bottle image photography?

I am shooting wine bottles, and my current gear includes
- Light Tent
- 2 lamps
- Tripod
- Speedlite for fill

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Several here have recommended the following book:

http://www.amazon.com/Light-Science-Magic-Introduction-Photographic/dp/0240812255/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1364792450&sr=1-1&keywords=light+science+and+magic

As they have said -- this is the first place to start on the science of lighting. Additionaly, Syl Arena's book:

http://www.amazon.com/Lighting-Digital-Photography-Snapshots-Portrait/dp/0321832752/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1364792551&sr=1-1&keywords=syl+arena

Has an entire section dedicated to your exact problem -- lighting a wine bottle (or a whole collection of them). It sounds like you have the right gear. You want to light what the bottle can see with the equivalent of a strip light on the sides of the bottle to define its shape. The light tent should do this perfectly.
Post your bottle shot when you get it, it will be cool to see what you come up with.

Be sure to clean the darn thing first and make sure that there are no other extraneous light sources that the bottle can "see". You want to define the sides and the shape of the bottle with strips of light (which will be the reflection of the sides of your light tent in the glass). It won't look good if the reflection of the kitchen window is there. This is best done in a darkened room so that the sides of your light tent are the only thing your bottle can "see".

No fair emptying the bottle until after you have a proper image .

You can plug a HDMI cable from the 60D to any TV that has a HDMI input and whatever would have appeared on the rear LCD display will now appear on the TV.

You can not directly connect an iPad.... as far as I know.... I would love to be corrected on this...

I was at a sporting event a little while ago and it rained half way through. The 20 or so photographers at my end immediately covered their 1DXs and 400 f/2.8 mark iis with rain covers. All but one. That guy just stood there and continued to take pictures, bizarrely he did not even put a rain cover on himself!

So, while the 1DX does have excellent weather sealing, I think it prudent to use a rain cover when it rains. And as I am not totally bonkers (yet) I put a rain jacket on myself too!

Awesome info - thanks everyone! I'll post photos once I have them.

I'll be in the pit, but might have stage access, so I'll just freakin' ask for it (as cayenne suggested).


Oh, and with my 5DM3, I regularly shoot at ISO 10K+, but I'll be surprised if I shoot with anything less than f2.8


Thanks! =)

Something is wrong with the curves, a lens always loses sharpness above f/8.

However, lenses with decentered elements do exhibit strange curves. That's one quick way to spot a lens that needs adjustment.

This are some typical curves. They doesn't go above f/11, but resolution continues to drop off slowly as aperture increases due to diffraction.

Hello all,

I am looking for an upgrade to fullframe and will probably buy an 5d mkIII in the next couple of month.

Also I am considering in a new tele lens which will mostly be used for portrait, sone zoo animals and "kids action" photography. In total I am doing this only as hobby for myself and my family and not as a job.

Now my big point is which lens should I choose?
canon 70-200 2.8 IS II USM
or the new tamron 70-200 2.8

Tamron was brought in to my mind by a good friend of myself - but up to now I couldn´t make any decision.

Any suggestion any support on this - at least for me difficult decision? I would like to get a comparison of the iq of both lenses but couldn´t find any reliable review about the tamron. I know the canon is a superb lens with an high price tag also


Thanks for any help.

gary samples said:

ksagomonyants said:

Hi guys! I like taking tight portraits with a very nice bokeh, and therefore I'm planning to buy a Zeiss 100 f2 Makro lens due to its remarkable optical quality on full frame DSLRs. We've heard that Zeiss is going to update lots of its lenses for high-megapixel cameras, and we've already seen a new Zeiss 55 f1.4. I'm wondering if any of you guys heard about any rumors of the updated version of a Zeiss 100 f2 Makro lens? How much improvements in optical quality (and price tag too, I guess) do you expect a new line of Zeiss lenses? Any suggestions will be much appreciated! Thank you

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April 1 is a bad time to ask

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Well, I guess you're right. But I'd really appreciate only serious responses.

Don Haines said:

I heard that Apple and Canon are collaborating on a DSLR which has iPad functionality on the touchscreen interface. I'ts supposed to be called the "iCanPad".

actually.... why not?

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And Nikon and Microsoft are working on a Window 8 pad which takes the original series of Nikon lens - you know the ones with the aperature rink. Only problem is that tablet needs to be rebooted (takes 2 minutes) and the lens must be removed at the just the correct time - otherwise the reboot does not work.

Thank for you who helped, got it replaced, new one works as I would expect a lens of this caliber to work.

Re: My 5Dii No Longer Downloads

Tabor Warren Photography said:

Hey Mt Spokane,

Thank you for your rapid response, I've always enjoyed reading what you have to say on the forums. I went ahead and downloaded the images through EOS Utility, simply because I need to get todays shoot out mucho pronto. I think I'll invest in a card reader. My computer has one built in, but the CF slot is the only one that has NEVER worked (go figure). Ultimately, I'm just going to go through with a card reader.

Thank you again,
-Tabor

By the way, are you in Washington?

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Yes, I live on the flanks of Mount Spokane, 20 miles North of Spokane, Washington.

I think it was discussed so long ago that many don't remember

http://www.dpreview.com/news/2013/02/04/panasonic-promises-high-sensitivity-sensors-using-micro-color-splitters

Can anyone please advise me if it is possible to change the Quick Control Screen colors. My default is black screen with dark and some lighter blue, and I thought that I have seen some with lighter colors. Not a big deal but just wanted to know. Thanks in advance.

Barrfly said:

The detail ( to me ) is incredible , The poor 7D is on it's way to collecting dust.

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Excellent shot! Another confirmation that it is all about light (and the photographer). BTW, you can see the noise but without the EXIF, it is hard to make judgments.

You can purchase the full set of eight ink tanks (Canon #8) from Amazon for about $85 US as a boxed set.

I have both the 24 and the 17 that i use for landscape. The 24 is definitely slightly sharper if you are a pixel peeper. The biggest drawback to the 17 for me is that I have to carry a set of larger filters that don't really fit well in my bag or vest. I'm still handholding them for the 17 now and am debating on getting the filter holder from fotodiox. Truth be told, I've actually found myself leaving the 17 at home more often in favor of the 24 because of the filter issue. I've been using a RRS pano rig and shift/rise/fall to make multiple exposures for stitching. The 17mm really works best for me when I'm on the coast and there is too much movement within the frame for stitching in post.

RGF said:

My sources tell me that on Monday we will see lots of incredible announcements - Canon buying Hassy or will it be Leice. Perhaps a MF Canon to fit Leica glass. Nikon licensing their 14-24 to Canon.

What are you expecting on Monday, the first of April?

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Yeah right! :

I made a mount to suit my TS-E 17, all my Lee Filters (4" x 6") work with it EXCEPT the polariser which vignettes heavily. This is not really a limitation - a polariser will cause the sky to take on strange colourings in such a wide lens.

These filters are all usable on a 24/1.4 II provided you have the correct mounting ring.

I took the plunge, and the advantage of the Australian dollar and went with the Zeiss 95mm filter. Not cheap, but then, neither is the Zeiss lens. B&W did get something out of me however. In advance of buying a Canon 24 f1.4 lens, I added the B&W 77mm UV filter to the order

I own the ZE 21/2.8, 25/2 and 28/2.

Make no error, (in spite of a comment to the contrary) the image quality of the 25/2 is obviously better than either of the others. It is a great lens with one caveat - I have not been able to extract the 3D look that pops from the 35/2. It may be that I need to play with this lens lot more.

You might give serious consideration to purchasing the ZF.2 model - it offers freedom to choose the body you prefer and glass like this is certainly good enough for high resolution sensors.

Taken with Canon S100, on the way back to US from HongKong.

Really like the first image. Well done