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verysimplejason · Oct 10, 2012

skozachuk said:
If you are shooting landscapes why not to consider Samyang 14 2.8? sharpness and CA control is awesome even wide open!
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It has the same problem as Tokina 16-28. You can't put any filter. I consider it a must to be able to use filters when doing landscape photos most of the time.

dpedro · Oct 9, 2012

So don't get 24-70 2.8? You thinking 35L 85L 100 Macro and upgrade 70-200 to the IS 70-200. Keeping it all prime? If you have 35/85, do you get a 50 still?

Oct 9, 2012

verysimplejason said:
It's easier to lose your S95 from your pants pocket than when you put it inside a small belt bag.

FWIW for the S95/S100, the Lowepro Napoli 20 is the perfect size.

CHROME77 · Oct 9, 2012

i used these which i got from amazon. I was surprised by the quality seeing how cheap they were. I actually ALMOST bought the tube instead. I may go ahead and order the tube versions anyways since they have them for like 10 bucks.

i really wish i had some L glass. then maybe these would be way nicer. still not bad for a kit lens

Oct 9, 2012

I think I'm going to stick with the 6D + 105 as that will be the best all around purchase for now. The 24-70 is on the top of my list for next purchase, maybe the wait will bring it down a bit before I need to convince the wife that I need more glass.

Quackator · Oct 9, 2012

You may yawn, but he is right.

(Where'd you buy that degree from?)

RLPhoto · Oct 9, 2012

KurtStevens said:
I sold my 3 strobes with battery packs to fund purchase of flash units instead, but not sure what to get. I shoot weddings and portraits and would like a flash on a stand and another one for on camera use as well but only have 500-750 to spend on everything. Can anyone help me find a suitable setup to accomplish this? I have a little experience with the 430exII but I could never figure out how to get it to slave.

Any help would be amazing! Thank you.

3x 430 EX II's + cowboy tiggers.

Oct 9, 2012

I would still rather have the civic anyway. Fuel economy. Jd power survey. Resale value. And i just dont like american cars. Or muscle cars. My girlfriend came with me to the dealers when I bought my last car, she had a colour in mind, I had an mpg in mind. So I'm probably the wrong person to talk about cars with.

thepancakeman · Oct 9, 2012

ankorwatt said:
Razor2012 said:

Neuro you know you're popular when people join just to comment on your posts.

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He is not popular,mybe popular among ignorant people . Neuro writes so many inaccuracies and he is not listening to other people with knowledge.

You do realize of course that by this statement youare saying the majority of people on this forum are ignorant, because neuro is highly respected around here. Maybe you'd be happier on a different forum where you don't have to tolerate all us ignoramuses.

xps · Oct 9, 2012

Much thanks!!
The blog is interresting.
I know photozone, I sent there an lens for testing. And they did, a few years ago.
I knew The digital picture page, but did not recognise all the tests.

Are there any Germans (despite the photographer from Berlin that has never beEn to Garmisch ;-) ) that know Color foto? What du they think about their tests?

Albi86 · Oct 9, 2012

Apart from the 100/2, do you only rely on focus confirmation by the camera?

LetTheRightLensIn · Oct 9, 2012

mikiort said:
I don't believe that there is any particular reason for such HUGE firmware upgrade.
After all, firmware upgrades are supposed to address some bugs or any particular issues with the device and I haven't heard about any of such bugs or issues with the camera.

They sure could fix up video features they left out, although now with ML I guess we have some of them already and will soon have more. I don't think ML will be able to deliver crop mode video though and we will have to see whether it can fix AutoISO for stills or not.

Razor2012 · Oct 9, 2012

billatthemovies said:
I have a 70-200mm F4 IS on a 5D Mark II. It is a phenomenal lens and lighter than any of the 2.8s.

Now, having said that, I have been considering the 2.8 you are mulling over because my son plays hockey and not all the rinks are well lit. I purchased the F4 when the vast majority of my telephoto shots would be outside and my camera at the time was not FF.

I can't comment on the 70-200 F4 matchup with the 5DII, but on the otherhand, the 70-200 2.8II with the 5DIII is an awesome pair. With that combo I don't think you'd have a problem with indoor rinks at all.

Mt Spokane Photography · Oct 9, 2012

Lordmacedo said:
My canon 7d appeared with an error 30 and now 90% of the pictures appear too dark. Is there any solution?

Thanks

Stop using it and send it for repair. A bad shutter can come apart and cause more damage and double the repair bill.

Oct 9, 2012

Thanks for the feedback everyone.

I think I'm going to hold off until the end of October to early November for now. As for situations, it's really a bit of everything including general usage, sports, landscapes, music events and even some wedding work with my DJ Entertainment company. Video is also just as important for me. There will definitely be a fair amount of low light usage so that's why I'm pretty firm on low noise at high ISO, obviously not great on either camera. With the recent price drop on the 5D Mark II, I was thinking about this as an option but feel I will miss the fast AF, reach and speed.

Rumors of a new sensor have me holding on for a new release as well. If even legit, will it really improve the noise at high ISO. I love almost everything about the 7D and as tnargs mentioned, have no problem getting involved with a complex camera as I tend to think of myself as a technical complex type of person willing to learning the ins and outs of anything I commit to.

I really hope if they do release a 7D Mark II that it falls somewhere on or about $1700. By the time it gets announced I will be happy to spend that cash for a new product that hits almost all of my needs.

Oct 9, 2012

If you don't really need the extra 100mm, the 70-300mm L is the better lens. If you do need the extra reach, the 100-400mm is the way to go. For birds, you almost always need the reach. I'd go with the 100-400mm.

Most (but not all) of my shots in my Flickr Birds and Wildlife sets are with the 7D and 100-400mm (you'll see a couple with the 7D and 70-300 DO in there, too).

Oct 9, 2012

If you think the 7D will fit your needs then I would just get one. I bought mine about two years ago and was very hesitant because there were all kinds of rumors that the 7D mark II was coming out within the year. As it turns out that never happened and in the mean time I've gotten a lot of pictures that I either wouldn't have before or would have had to be lucky to get. It's a fantastic camera and you won't regret it.

verysimplejason · Oct 9, 2012

7D if you're more of a sports/bird photographer. If you're a landscape fanatic, 60D should be better. The swivel screen is very useful to take those super awkward shots and if you're creative enough to take advantage of it.

wickidwombat · Oct 9, 2012

not all sigmas have weak AF however I have heard on this particular model it was particularly fragile, these lenses sell dirt cheap second hand, I've seen them sell for 200 to 300 bucks which on paper is pretty good
if the AF didnt break

xps · Oct 9, 2012

Much thanks!

The camera should have an fast AF, for photographing birds and jets. But I see, it would be worth saving more money to buy an 5DIII, Keep working with my old (non IS 70-200 2.8L). Today my limiting factor is the grain/noise of my 7D, maybe it gets better with a new body. Later I can still buy a new 70-200 lens for the 5DIII.

Oct 9, 2012

From wide to tele:

Zeiss Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Lens for Canon EF
Voigtlander 40mm f/2.0 Ultron SL II Aspherical Lens for Canon
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II

Can I do 3 more, in addition to the must-haves mentioned above?
Here they are, from the most to least desirable:

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II
Canon Telephoto EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro
Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye

itsnotmeyouknow · Oct 8, 2012

i can't see it having a sensor any bigger than the present FF sensors. The lenses won't have a big enough image circle otherwise.

Northstar · Oct 8, 2012

well, if i was watching THAT, i might have missed it too. wow, what a capture(in more ways than one)

Menace · Oct 8, 2012

Get a different copy if possible - it should not be squeaky

rcarca · Oct 8, 2012

I seem to have a thing for Cookham and the River Thames. A couple of autumnal shots from the (overcast part of) the weekend:

Cookham Weir by RCARCARCA, on Flickr

EXIF: Canon 7D, 15 - 85mm at 85mm, 1/1000 sec, f5.6, ISO 400

IMG_0448.jpg by RCARCARCA, on Flickr

EXIF: As above, except 44mm, 1/250 sec, f5.0

River Thames below Cookham Lock by RCARCARCA, on Flickr

EXIF: As above, except 22mm, 1/80 sec, f11.0

Cheers

Richard

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