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bdunbar79 · May 23, 2012

Thank you for your responses so far. That helps very much.

WesternGuy · May 23, 2012

Re: Availability Update: EOS-1D X & EF 500L II & EF 600L II

So, what have we all learned from this exercise in futility - "You can't count on Canon" - sad but true, because if you do, you are just setting yourself up for disappointment and failure(?). I, for one, have learned my lesson - never, never, never count on Canon to deliver. I mean can you imagine the chaos for the British Olympics if their suppliers and builders operated under similar a approach.
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psolberg · May 23, 2012

traveller said:
Call me sad, but I've just noticed this:

http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/Cameras/Compare-Camera-Sensors/Compare-cameras-side-by-side/(appareil1)/783%7C0/(brand)/Pentax/(appareil2)/676%7C0/(brand2)/Pentax/(appareil3)/680%7C0/(brand3)/Nikon

The K 01 results have been up for some time, but I've just noticed the measurements -specifically those for dynamic range. Can someone please explain how the K01 has nominally the same sensor as the K5 and D7000, but much lower DR. It is virtually identical in all other measurements.

What is going on?

cameras process data differently even with nearly identical sensors. remember the D3x vs A900? what the sensor specs are is only half the story in the age of digital where everything is quantified and computed further.

May 23, 2012

Thank you, that makes sense, but I don't see that in the manual!

itsnotmeyouknow · May 22, 2012

taz said:
Hope the mirrorless camera will have a APS-C sensor and not a tiny sensor!

If i was to bet on it, I suspect it would be the G1X sensor. Could be better but could be very much worse!

Mt Spokane Photography · May 22, 2012

This topic has been moved to Software & Accessories.

http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php?topic=6776.0

Merlin_AZ · May 22, 2012

I certainly don't.
I get a few T-shirts and hugs.
I'm fine with that.

May 22, 2012

Hi,

I got mine from TheImagingWorld.com, they sound to me very reputable and very honest, they shipped it the same day.

Thanks

robbymack · May 22, 2012

Why no flash? A good external flash is about the first thing I recommend to new photographers. Especially now when you can pick up a 430exii for a few $$$. Just learn to bounce it (later learn to gel it) and don't worry about f stops, ISO, or prime lenses.

Since you say you don't want to use flash I'll second the comments above that f2.8 is not fast enough IMHO to freeze action in low light without going to ISO 6400 and above, especially with little ones (I have a 9mo old, speaking from experience). You need a good prime vs a zoom for that. For the budget friendly, you can't go wrong with a 50 1.8. But other slightly more expensive options like the 50 1.4, 28 1.8, or even 85 1.8, the latter maybe a bit long, all are quite adequate. The sigma 50 1.4 or 85 1.4 gets nice reviews as well. Of course you could also go L and get a 24, 35, 50, or 85L, but since you are asking the question I'm assuming you're not a pro, so the benefits of the added costs of L Prime's would be suspect at best for your use hence I wonder why you want to spend the dough on a Ziess? With a 5dIII you'll get very clean images at iso 3200/6400 and probably 12800 especially if these are just for personal consumption. In fact my favorite photo of my munchkin is at 6400 on a t3i which is 2 stops higher than what I think the acceptable high ISO is for that particular camera model but I like it and other than family/friends no one else is going to see it.

dafrank · May 22, 2012

Evaluating the work of Joe McNally

From what I've seen of his work, Joe McNally certainly is both a hard worker, has a good knowledge of technique and has a very fine talent. To succeed in this field, one must do and have ball three. I don't think anyone should discount his abilities and achievements, and I admire him and like his work very much. However, his achievements have been matched or exceeded by many dozens of his contemporaries, some of them very well known, others not. And, yes, there are many people who have matched the same hard work he has been willing to expend and have talent and knowledge equal to or greater than he, who have not become quite as well known because of simple circumstances or sometimes even "luck." Some of the reasons that so many more photographers, non-professionals and professionals alike, have "heard" of Joe are because so much of his work has allowed him name recognition, because he has tried very hard to stay in the public spotlight, and because he has written a lot of "how to" books and articles.

So, let's celebrate his achievements but not over-estimate them as singularly unique.

Axilrod · May 22, 2012

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FunPhotons · May 22, 2012

Yeah, this is exactly my thinking. Even though the 1DX isn't quite what I'm looking for, if I project when the replacement is coming (basically an eternity in technology-time) I figure maybe I should just buy now instead of waiting forever.

Because by then my 5DMKII will be looking pretty darn aged.

expo01 · May 22, 2012

the final version of the 1DX was made available by canon to pro-sportsphotographers at the champions league final in munich/germany.

the selected shooters were very pleased with the AF results. shipping should start end of june to pro-shooters.

Michael_pfh · May 22, 2012

Razor2012 said:
Birdshooter said:

danski0224 said:

Birdshooter said:

I would recommend the version II rather than the version III extender.

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Why?

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There is, in combination with the 300 f/4, no benefit in sharpness in the new 1.4x III version to the old 1.4 II version. AF is not any faster as well. It's just twice the amount of money.

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A quote from The-Digital-Picture.com:

"The image quality differences most easily noticed between the 1.4x II and the 1.4x III are:

The 1.4x III has less barrel distortion than the 1.4x II. This makes the center-of-the-frame details slightly smaller in a comparison. This difference will be most noticeable in the top crop shown in the ISO 12233 chart tool.

Anomalous dispersion glass elements are used in the Series III extenders to reduce chromatic aberration and increase resolution and contrast. The CA difference between the II and III is quite noticeable - pay close attention to this difference in the bottom ISO 12233 crops.

Less noticeable are the resolution and contrast differences, but some comparison examples do show improvements.

Contributing to the improved image quality is Canon’s Super Spectra coating which reduces ghosting and flare. Front and rear elements have Canon's fluorine anti-smear coating - making them very easy to clean.

Not available as I create the Canon EF 1.4x III Extender review are the announced:
Canon EF 300mm f/2.8 L IS II USM Lens,
Canon EF 400mm f/2.8 L IS II USM Lens,
Canon EF 500mm f/4 L IS II USM Lens and
Canon EF 600mm f/4 L IS II USM Lens.
Improvements in the Series III extenders promise to perform especially well on these specific lenses.

A microcomputer integrated into the Series III Extenders promises faster autofocusing and increased AF precision when used with the Canon IS Supertelephoto Series II lenses mentioned above and (I expect) all future compatible lenses. Better optical quality is also expected.

Note that "AF precision remains the same as the Series II Extenders when the Series III Extenders are used with earlier extender-compatible EF lenses." [Canon]

Note that Canon does not recommend stacking extenders. While they do not fit together due to the lack of space at the rear elements, an extension tube installed between them can be used to make the fit possible. But, Canon does not recommend using ETs at all due to reduced autofocus accuracy. Image quality from stacked extenders will not be great."

The Canon 1.4x II and the Canon 2.0x II fit together without any problems. Of course the IQ will go down at lot due to the stacking...

well_dunno · May 22, 2012

Could be commercial material ;D - I recall during a clumsy crosswind landing, one of the wings of an Airbus hit the ground and got damaged but the plane was able to fly still and took off. I heard Airbus used it as advertisement afterwards...

May 21, 2012

lukaszb33PL said:
ok, but what about white panle? Have you got any ideas? I think silver is sometimes too strong... So i will make two, silver and white and i will change if needed.

Mountboard works

May 21, 2012

Me, too (4 Peli/Storm cases of varying sizes). The Lowepro Lens Cases are great to attach to the outside of a Toploader Pro AW, for example.

cliffwang · May 21, 2012

Viggo said:
Anyone experienced "License error" with Reikan Focal Pro?

I use a 5d3 and just bought a license, and I can see the serial in the program, and I can go into the tools, but as soon as I press "Start" on something I just says "license error". Great fun....

I think you have better contact with Reikan. It might be the 5D3 support problem. There is no issue with 5D2 here.

May 21, 2012

Mine was delivered this morning from Wex ;D
Ordered on the 10 May.
Now waiting for the battery grip.

JoeDavid · May 21, 2012

Received one today from Norman Camera. It's a little big since it takes a AA battery. I glanced at the manual, put a battery in it (it didn't come with one by the way; how cheap can you get...), and attached it to a 5DM3. Powering it on enables the GPS Settings in the 5DM3 menus. It took about 60 seconds from power on to acquire satellites. Not bad, since I was indoors! I took a test shot and loaded it onto my computer. It came with a CD with Canon's Image Browser EX software on it. The mapping utility is a feature of the IB EX package. It uses Google Maps and put the position within about 6 feet of where the shot was taken. The manual says it will run 39 hours at Canon's default settings which included 15 second updating. Only time will tell if that is so...

AndreeOnline · May 21, 2012

First time I heard my shutter I also just looked at the camera in disbelief.

It has a very rattle-like quality to it. I'm coming from a mkII, which I think sounds much better.

I also find it kind of loudish, unless I'm in silent mode.

I guess it's an acquired taste.

I guess the sound and the AF-point linked evaluative metering are my gripes.

Love the camera, though.

Lawliet · May 21, 2012

I should get that large format camera out again, haven't done this for much to long.

Preferable w/o triggering to much alarms regarding terroristic activities of all kinds. No facilities for HG vapor/amalgamation processes so thats no viable alternative.

May 21, 2012

I always use the ACMAXX brand... look for it on Ebay, is a great protector.

Northstar · May 21, 2012

very cool...our grandkids will probably have this type of technology in their Canon 5d mark14

Northstar · May 21, 2012

I saw this on Fred Miranda site and thought others here might find it as interesting as I did.

A guy buys a brand new Nikon D4 and heads out to Yellowstone, trouble ensues....

www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1114874

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