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Sep 13, 2012

You mention taking a Fish Eye and the 24TS which suggests you will be close to the action. The 135 f2 will be the sharpest and offer the best subject isolation. The 70-200 would be the next best choice.

Sep 13, 2012

I don't understand how Canon does international marketing. Several post have said that Canon is now offering a "Professional Kit" of 5D III plus 24-70 f/2.8 II in Australia. Will this ever be offered in the US? If so, when? And if so, how can I sign up?

hammar · Sep 13, 2012

Interesting thread, I have a 5D3 and the 24/1.4II and was just thinking about the possibility of switching to the new zoom if it, in fact is sharper than the prime. I would like something more versatile, even though I use my prime mainly for landscape and street. I also like to shoot at night, so f/1.4 is nice to say the least.

I just ordered the 40mm to use when I want to be more discrete (good luck with the 5d3).

Too many decisions!

acoll123 · Sep 13, 2012

Dylan777 said:
acoll123 said:

Ordered from B&H on 2/20/12 - see a shipping number on my account this morning! Should go out today but might not get here until next week. Could have used it last night at a bonfire . . .

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Received the tracking number today, lens will arrive tomorrow. CAN"T WAIT

Congratulations!

GuyF · Sep 13, 2012

Here's Kai's take on the new lens:

http://www.digitalrev.com/article/canon-ef-24-70mm-f/NDA4MTk1OTc_A

Hmmm, hands up all those who want one? 8)

Jamesy · Sep 13, 2012

gmrza said:
Tijn said:

Another useful thing could be to use a camera bag that doesn't look like one, to not draw attention. Of course, that only helps when you're not shooting.

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I have heard of gear getting stolen out of people's packs while on their backs. What helps here is a pack like one of the Lowe Pro "Flipside" packs that open on the "inside" - i.e. you have to take it off your back (or slide it round in front of you with the hip belt still done up) in order to be able to open it. That way, in order to get anything large out of your bag, someone has to get it off your back first. Of course, almost any Lowe Pro bag does still scream "camera bag"....

There are some fairly decent Crumpler camera bags that look more like courier bags... you just want to avoid one of the "Canon EOS" branded ones that Canon Australia was throwing in with DSLR kits a year or two ago......

I just picked up a Flipside 200 - nice and compact and will carry most of what I need for a day excursion. I have also in the past used the Lowepro Classified 160 (For a Paris and London trip last year) and Crumpler 7MDH. All of these bags are supposed to be stealth however the reality is once you pull out the hardware everyone knows what is in the bag.

That said, these days sooo many people are popping out SLR's, most people can't distinguish between one or the other. A shopkeeper the other said to me while I was reviewing pictures on my 5D3/24-105 "Wow, noce camera, what kind is it?". I said Canon - that is it, nothing else required. Her response - "Cool - I used my mothers $3000 D5100 Nikon when I go to music festivals" - LOL

RLPhoto · Sep 13, 2012

scoobert said:
5D mk2 or 6D?
pricing should be about the same, and i want to go full frame.

6D > 5D2 > 5Dc prices will drop to around sub-500$, Which will be a steal.

Jamesy · Sep 13, 2012

I recently found out I am shooting an event this evening on behalf of my toughest client; my wife! I am not an event photographer to say the least.

I have a 5D3, 2x 580EXII's, 1x 270EXII, 24-105, 70200/F4/IS, 17-40, 85/1.8 and 135L. I just got a cheap flash bracket from B+H and thought I would try it out for this event with a 580EXII and a Lumiquest SBIII (small softbox).

They are looking for podium pics and award plaque line 'em up and shoot 'em type stuff. I have never seen the room so I don't know about bounce possibilities, etc...

A could of questions:
- I plan to shoot manual to avoid shutter drag (min. 1/60) and roughly 5.6-7.1 to hold everyone sharp in the picture.
- What ISO would you be comfortable with in this situation?
- Is it practical to think I can use a second strobe via Canon IR wireless to light the whole room?

Any thoughts, pointers or comments would be greatly appreciated!

victorwol · Sep 13, 2012

Got a tracking number....... But it's going to be here on Monday no weekend play.... Bhuuuuuuuu

TexasBadger · Sep 13, 2012

I also recommend a monopod. I use one all of the time for shooting bands, etc. I picked up a Dynex one at BestBuy for ~$50.00. They also make a great walking stick when hiking. If push ever comes to shove, you can always whack somebody with it!

kaihp · Sep 13, 2012

kaihp said:
Richard8971 said:

Just a quick update. My new Lexar 32gb 1000X card showed up today from Adorama ($139.00)

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Mine still says "backordered" at B&H and I ordered on Aug 30th as well. I emailed B&H about delivery time they sent back a zero-value answer ("usually ships in 3-9 days". Sure, that's for new orders. What about MY order?)

Crap. I just got notice from B&H that my Lexar cards, ordered the same day as Richard, are delayed until 21. September, and only 1 week for shipping is not enough to reliably get them to China.
Now for Plan B.

papa-razzi · Sep 12, 2012

tomscott said:
Well I did just that. My 40D took a turn for the worst so needed something to fill untill I can get hold of a 5DMKIII. So I got one a year old under 10k shots for £750. Have to say the camera is incredible, everything is great but...

and its a big BUT! The IQ and noise are horrible in the places you don't expect. In fact I am impressed how good the ISO performance is over 1600 (as the 40D was unusable over 1600) but up to 800 it is horrible! 100-400 really really disappointing, especially 100!!! Coming from a 40D it was much cleaner, its still working to make a comparison and shot two side by side and the 7D is worse, noticeably worce. The DR has no difference either... so where it counts it was disappointing, and i was expecting it to be better especialy DR i thought the IQ would be similar. Everywhere else it is an awesome camera the AF system makes the camera useful for everything and the 8fps is great too, but now after 2 weeks im thinking of just selling and biting the bullet for the 5D MKIII and converting FF.

On my 40D I didnt use any NR at ISO100, on the 7D im using 5-10 on the slider and loosing detail. The NR is set to standard too. Its ridiculous, I was using 5-15 for 400-640 on the 40D.

Maybe I was expecting too much but was a bit disappointed. Not just my cam either have tested two to make sure its not just mine.

Is this normal from you other 7D owners. I hate dissing this camera as im a true canon guy, and ive heard great things about the 7D.I remember hearing another member being upset about the ISO100 performance and thinking he must be mad. But I really feel strongly on this one.

The 7D is a great camera - but as you said it has a lot of noise in low light. In good lighting, it isn't so bad. For sports, the 7D is excellent. High FPS, extra reach with the crop, great AF. I also picked up some of the faster non-L primes for indoor sports - 85 f1.8. The 7D allows you to get shots you otherwise wouldn't be able to.

I was initially a bit disappointed with the IQ when I first got the camera, but have grown to love it after I have learned what light it works well in and not. I shoot 80% sports, so beside stepping up to a 1D body, the benefits of the 7D far outweigh the compromises for me.

However, if I did not shoot a lot of sports, I would not buy a 7D. I think there are better choices for general purpose shooting, landscape, etc. A 60D or T4i would be less money and probably better - or go FF. A 5DIII gives you just about everything a 7D provides (and more) except the reach of the crop, - so if that is in your price range it seems like the way to go, short of a 1D body.

verysimplejason · Sep 12, 2012

Maybe for you but there other sony users especially their handful professionals that prefers a little bit of muscle from their camera. NEX is nice but I still like the feel of big DSLRs.

AvTvM said:
Axilrod said:

A99 bulky?? It's the lightest FF DSLR available....

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its still a bulky DSLR.

Rather than clunky SLT A99 and a small but one-focal-length-only RX-1 Sony should have announced the APS-C NEX-6 and a very slightly larger NEX-9 with the 24 MP FF-sensor.

Sep 12, 2012

Not sure what the conversion from GBP to USD is exactly, but i think this combination would come in under budget for your colleague.

Find a used 40D, I have found them around here in the USA for around $400-500 USD. Then i would locate a third party lens, i recommend the Tamron 28-75 f/2.8 Di for $500 USD. That lens can be used with both crop and FF cameras, so if your colleague decides to upgrade to Full Frame they can keep using that lens. I have used that setup for over 5 years. It worked for me, especially for someone who is looking to get their feet wet in the DSLR realm. When i shoot weddings this was the lens on my camera, including my 5DmkIII up until i had an issue with the lens. I actually bought another one to get me by until my 24-70 II came in.

I realize it is a third party lens, and some will want you to buy a canon lens, but this is an affordable lens that will get you a perfect range for normal shooting. I shoot weddings with this focal range and it works very good for me! Now it will be between the 24-70 II and my 16-35 II.

Hope this provides you something to look into.

Andy

Jim Saunders · Sep 12, 2012

Thanks a lot for going to the trouble; I look forward to them.

Jim

DigitalDivide · Sep 12, 2012

Seems like you are asking Canon to make a digital equivalent of the Pentax K1000. Its a nice idea, but I doubt there is really a market for such a camera.

paul · Sep 12, 2012

I just hate to take my eyes of the viewfinder when I'm concentrated on a photo.Maybe my perfect camera would be an EOS 3,handling and weather sealing of EOS1 ,but small as an EOS 5.In fact like the old EOS1V film camera without battery grip...

Freshprince08 · Sep 12, 2012

Great shot!

I've had good experiences with Sim2000 and their sister service for prints, which I think is called Simlab.

Wildfire · Sep 12, 2012

Re: EOS M - Colour Availability

KitsVancouver said:
That's too bad because it will likely mean I have to pay full MSRP. Does anyone know if Canon direct charges tax?

Yes, Canon Direct charges sales tax. They charge shipping too, so expect to pay a good amount more than MSRP!

Hillsilly · Sep 12, 2012

I can't imagine any big changes. My trifecta is Canon, Sony then Nikon. Nikon will still sell a lot of dslrs, but just won't be able to keep up with Sony's overall camera sales.

pixyl · Sep 12, 2012

EOBeav said:
If you end up going with a FF, you'll want to hang on to that 70-200.

No worries, the 70-200 f/4L is a keeper

That is, unless I replace it with the 2.8 IS version at some stage.

robbymack: Why do you suggest the 17-55 f/2.8 IS when I already have the Sigma 17-70? Wouldn't a 24-105 f/4L IS be much more of a step up or would the IS and constant f/2.8 of the 17-55 be worth the upgrade? I suppose the IQ might be better than the Sigma as well?
As for indoor low light photography I'll probably have to resort to flashes anyway, and one of the things I'm starting to invest both time and money into (an additional Speedlite, radio triggers etc.)

Narcolepsy · Sep 12, 2012

Looks like she had an amazing trip and is a quick study
Hope those hippo photos are tightly cropped - not sure I'd want to be close enough to get those photos at 250mm

Tabor Warren Photography · Sep 12, 2012

Wow, you all are amazing!

K-amps said:
You don't have a 70-200 f2.8 mk.ii yet?

lol No, not yet. I have been on the fence regarding the 70-200 f/2.8 mk. ii for a while now. It seems that there is a general consenses that this lens should set me up rather nicely for my work.

Thank you all again for your support. I definitely still have the others in mind, but I will likely be jumping on board with this little monster.

Also, LightboxPhotos -- I checked out your site and you are quite exceptional at what you do. Keep up the great work!

-Tabor