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Mt Spokane Photography · Mar 29, 2012

neuroanatomist said:
But since you state it's fine with your 5DII, an AFMA is the most likely solution.

+1

Yes, All my 14 lenses plus 2 extenders need to be rechecked and adjusted using AFMA to get the best sharpness. I compared contrast detect and phase detect focusing, and found a big difference. I just haven't found time to do it.

awinphoto · Mar 29, 2012

I dont suppose you have the original "normal" shot to compare to the HDR... It does look very natural looking, just like how i like my HDR's... did you notice the camera crop the image so it was smaller than a normal file size in order to merge said photos?

ramon123 · Mar 29, 2012

Canon G1 X now available at B&H

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/838600-REG/Canon_5249B001_PowerShot_G1_X_Digital.html

leGreve · Mar 29, 2012

The show just got even more interesting.... Rumor has it that Sony is about to sidewind the C300 before it's even catched on:

FS700 to be announced.... 4K camera, same amazing form factor as FS100, build-in ND, 3G-SDI out.
If it has all the basics that the FS100 has (build-in mixer, 2 xlr ports, FMU dock, can use Canon lenses) and add the above, this will be an amazing camera... I even now dream that it will be able to shoot 2k 120fps... but that is just me

Suggested price point:

8.000 euro

Goodbye C300................

Now I'm even more convinced I wont go the Canon way.

Mar 29, 2012

I've had mine for a month, and it's an amazing camera, images as good as the 7D and nearly as good as the 5D MkII. The only downside is the lens has little magnification, and doesn't close focus, so even close ups are out of the question without a magnifying filter.

I can see many photographers dumping the DSLR when the IQ is as good as this little camera is capable of.

Mar 29, 2012

Thank you for the links!

Mar 29, 2012

So, still no news here?
It's since CP+ that we are supposed to see the new rebel: I hope that they are working on a better sensor rather than a flipping screen this time.

Mar 29, 2012

I while ago I purchased the Zeiss reviews from the diglloyd website, and the Zeiss Makro lens definitely came out much better than the 1.4. You also seem to see a lot of people selling 1.4s on Ebay, but less of the other Zeiss ZE lenses.

I agonised for some time over which Zeiss lens to get, but in the end I went for the 35 f/2 over the 50 Makro. For one thing it is cheaper than the 50 Makro. For general street photography on a full frame SLR I think this is a better option for me. Of course this would be a 56mm lens on a crop body. It has the great special look that nearly all the Zeiss ZE lenses have, and the combination of manual focus and wide apertures has changed the type of pictures I take. The Zeiss lenses have completely reinvigorated my photography, so I would definitely recommend them.

For product photography the 90 TS-E lens is a much better option. It is very sharp and has the benefit of tilt for increasing depth of field.

Marsu42 · Mar 29, 2012

AvTvM said:
and no 70D ... place taken over by better Rebel/650D

I'm sure there will be a another xxd if there is a xxxd update - seems more likely they reserve the xd line for full frame and drop the 7d2.

Mar 29, 2012

I have to suggest here that anyone who has ever done biz with B&H knows this is an Mark III thing/ Mark III shipping this is an anomaly.

Mar 29, 2012

The 3100 is a cheap DX (cropped sensor) camera.
The only thing rumored to compete with the 5D MK3 is the replacement for the D700 (D700x/s?).

ET

Steve Todd · Mar 29, 2012

Just checked the Canon EOS-1D Mk IV web site and the latest firmware download (1.1.1) is available now. http://www.usa.canon.com/nw3s/CanonUSA/DownloadContents/English/0400051102EN.htm

Mar 29, 2012

The shutter lag is also higher. I'm sure I've read that but I don't find the source anymore. Still looking for it.

scottkinfw · Mar 29, 2012

If you want to ditch your gear, I will be willing to buy at fireside sale prices!

On another note, others have been talking about out of the box settings. What are opinions regarding optimal settings, especially for wildlife photography?

Assume that I will love the camera warts and all.

sek

psolberg said:
CatfishSoupFTW said:

thure1982 said:

Seriously...
Please switch to Nikon!
Sell all you Canon-gear.
Buy a D800 and then join nikonrumors.com... log on and complaint about how you might think Canon is better.

That way we don't have to hear the complaints about a camera you haven't even tried yet.

If you HAVE a 5D3 and it $ucks badly then, please! DO tell us because it might be something wrong with it.
If not. Many of us still haven't gotten our cameras.
Many of us have been waiting years for this one, not for the Nikon-replica.

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someone sounds like a serious fanboy...and your justifications are completely invalid.

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That video is for fanboys. Not worth even discussing seriously.

Mar 29, 2012

Isn't grey imports just stock NOT delivered from Canon Au? that is they get the genuine Canon Stock but from another Canon supplier. Canon AU has a higher cost than say USA so they just find who will provide it at a competitive price.
As far as I can find out the warrantee issues is just Canon Au not that there isn't a warrantee. We also have the consumer protection laws of repair, replace or refund.

Lenses I thought carried an international warrantee.

NormanBates · Mar 29, 2012

@OP: I think you'll benefit from reading the video section of my photography tutorial: http://www.similaar.com/foto/tuten/600.html

and in particular this bit: http://www.similaar.com/foto/tuten/630.html

Mar 29, 2012

helpful said:
Both of the images are mine--I have obscured the watermark only to keep my privacy.

You realize that that doesn't work, right? You could find that image simply by searching for the team name on the top, but a much easier way is to use the new feature of Google Image Search and just search for the image itself.

Aglet · Mar 29, 2012

stilscream said:
So when this mega mega-pixel camera with production costs as high as the 1dx comes out, who's actually willing to pay $5000-6000 to get it? 3 processors to handle the massive files, FF sensor, AF that doesn't't remind you of the 5d mk ii and 4k video doesn't come cheap.

If's it's got base-iso DR as good as good or better than D7000 or D800 with no more pattern noise limiting the shadow areas I'll gladly take one or two. Would be cheaper than buying all new glass to fit a D800.

Mar 29, 2012

Am I asking too much to think that the canon 4k camera would be near the same price as new 5d mark iii?

KKCFamilyman · Mar 29, 2012

Axilrod said:
justsomedude said:

The 5D3 holds up fine against the D800 and clearly beats the 5D2. What I find interesting is the chroma noise in the D800 starting at 6400 - all those magenta splotches (blech!) where the 5D3 is still true black.

Trust me... it's worth it.

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He didn't mention the D800 once, do we have to turn every thread into a 5DIII vs D800 battle?

Also no one has mentioned the fact that he is financing this camera and has to make payments on it for the next year. If this was an impulse buy and you really don't need it, you may want to go for a 5DII or save up for it, why pay interest?

I'm worried about the payments for you, not your level of satisfaction with the 5DIII. Don't listen to the haters, the 5DIII is awesome and I am very happy with the improvements and I've been shooting with the 5DII for several years. T2i to 5DII was a massive jump, so 60D to 5DIII will be equally huge. It's an awesome camera and I guarantee you that you will be happy with it. The people that are hating on it had unreasonable expectations, they've had years to speculate what it would be like and people get their minds set on the idea of what it could be like. They expected the same level of "wow" that the 5DII created, but that's just not possible at this time, shallow DOF on a camera that cheap was unheard of in 2008.

I would not rely on the cheaper full frame later in the year at all, that was CR1 which means the guy could have just made it up. After the flood of traffic from the 5DIII I'm sure he's desperate to keep traffic stats up, so he has to throw something out there. I mean we've gotten the 1DX, 5DIII, supposedly the cinema dslr and t4i, how many bodies can they release in a year? I'd take it with a grain of salt, now just wait until your 5D shows up and go enjoy it, you'll love it.

Thanks but i would be making small monthly payments interest free. If i get lens upgrades then i will not have the iso performance for 12-18 months anD thats several vacattions, holidays and great life moments missed.

As far as focal length i think i will get me a 50mm 1.4 and the 70-300mm usm by year end if not i can rent what i need at those moments. I currently live with my 17-55 2.8 now.

Thanks for the advice but i like so many features but unsure if they are worth the money. Like the image comparision will help grab moments faster for me and setting the min shutter to 1/125 vs 1/60 in av will be very welcomed to reduce motion blur. Well i can go on and on but again just nervous if its right now for the coin.

Crapking · Mar 28, 2012

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RAW is all that matters.
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Unless you are shooting sports / news for a deadline and/or wirelessly are transferring files for a smaller file size.
Not every photo will be enlarged to its' maximum possible size, every time, although I have heard before that size 'is' all that matters.

Jamesy · Mar 28, 2012

wickidwombat said:
C. Fn 2, Custom Controls, set the first option (shutter button) to either "Metering Start" or "AE Lock".

Thanks! I had just stumbled across it myself

It works just like before.

psolberg · Mar 28, 2012

riogrande100 said:
LetTheRightLensIn said:

riogrande100 said:

EOSHD guy is not happy with the Mark III because of he codec seems to add noise to the video and when compared to the GH2 (HACKED), the GH2 fair relatvley well and is far cheaper!

I have seena few other sites bragging on about the GH2 (HACKED) vs other cameras!

Now I recall Digitalrev reviewed the GH2 using native video and it was pretty much a coin toss between that and the 60D and in some parts the 60 besting it.

So to conclude is the 5D Mark III waiting for a hack before we see its true video potential? Also will any hacks trigger Canon to make it official or fix the codecs as they did with the 5D Mark II?

And finally whats the chances of the 4K DSLR being a 8MP camera? Essentially shooting stills at 24 FPS with no AF! It would be a no wow photo camera, but for video it could be the sharpest around as long as the codec is done right!

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The C300 is 8MP so the 4k one might be 32MP. Sadly it will be another 1 series brick sized though arrrrrrr.

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I think Canon is looking to target the 5D as an all round camera for photos with some video chucked in! And hence using the video as a test for the 4K camera! After all the reason people for the 4K DSLR existence is Canon recognised many film studios were using the 5D Mark II!

If this camera has a high MP than yes it will be expensive. Anywy we shall see!

Will wait out as I assume thr 5D will drop in price when the 4K hits!

no way in hell canon is going to drop the price on the 5DIII anyday soon. specially not if this 4K runs around the price of a C300 or possibly more.

Mt Spokane Photography · Mar 28, 2012

I prefer the 30Day return period that Adorama has, I believe Canon has 14 days.

JR · Mar 28, 2012

@Neuro. Well you just helped me understand why some of my early shot witht he camera had more noise then my 5DmkII even at low ISO because I had HTP turned on. As soon as I turned it off, pictures started to look more like I am used to and with less noise. Relloking at my pictures tonight, a lot of them that were "bad" in terms of noise had HTP on!

Thanks!

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