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Sep 14, 2012

Thanks a lot.

I just use a knife and it works again

Thanks again!!!

Sep 14, 2012

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brianleighty · Sep 14, 2012

Forgot to mention, we don't do prints at all. That's one area I don't like and will eventually have to get into but want to avoid it as much as possible. I also don't like editing photos but I recognize that through that is where you learn to do better shooting because you realize the mistakes you made shooting the photo that you're now trying to edit.

optikus · Sep 14, 2012

Hi Folks,

I think the discussion here is ok with some small hints:

Bringing expensive electronics into the EU without customs procedures is not so easy as often told. The guys at the customs know what is on in the world. And oif you bring in a rather new camera or lens the know this if the see it. And the extra fee's or legal treatment is not the finest if they get you.

But ...

it's a serious case of calculation: Improt tax into the EU for preferenced countries is low, something like 2% of price + transportation, tax is something like 20% (Germany). But the differences of the sales prices are larger in some cases. Not so different to have the flight payed - but large enough to import thins if you are on holidays in the US or Gulf-Region. And fullfill all customs requirements. The customs officers help you to fill the necessary forms and the payment is easy there, so you do not spend much time there. And all is completely legal, also if you pass the borders later on, you have alle clean and safe papers ...

Jörg

dr croubie · Sep 14, 2012

I'll agree that those samples, compared to today's 18MP tech, don't look that great. As for what it could do vs what was available in 2000, or what 2MP could do today, i'll let the arguments continue.

But think about the other side of that article. RGB Bayer Arrays vs CMY Bayer Arrays. Pretty much as written in the article, CMY arrays just let more light through than RGB arrays. Punkt. So for the same sensor, with a CMY array, you're going to let in more light and need less gain, have less noise, than the same sensor with an RGB array.
And that's going to hold true for 2000, and 2012. I'm sure the RGB arrays in 2012 are better, let more light through, than RGB arrays in 2000. But what if we design a CMY array today? Would it not be also better than an RGB array today?
Sensors are always going to improve, interwiring will get thinner, wells deeper, whatever. But there's more to a sensor than just silicon and the bits of metal therein, playing with that will only gain so much. Besides this article, only Sigma (Foveon) and Fuji (with their hexagonal whatsit array) seems to even be thinking much past the boring old "can we pack more in?", and "can we make them bigger too?".

I'm curious as to why this CMY array never came about to mainstream use in the last 12 years? Patents? (ie, Kodak patented it and promtly went belly-up, ergo noone else could make one?) Processing? (ie, Adobe and DxO said they weren't going to write another raw-converter, and no camera maker had the balls to stand up to them?) Maybe it just didn't actually fill the right colour space and was really lacking in a certain colour, despite its much better ISO performance? (Maybe it had something to do with Magenta and Yellow being totally overlapping, RGB on the graph looks a lot more spread out and clearly defined. Or maybe because of that increased Transmission, the pixels saturate more easily = less DR?)

robbymack · Sep 14, 2012

paul13walnut5 said:
I know the 7D has it's detractors, but for me its a camera perfectly matched to where I'm at.

Sage words Paul. A camera is nothing more than a tool, there are good photos and bad photos. There are good photographers and mediocre photographers (I say mediocre because photography is highly subjective). I think too many people get caught up in gear collecting thinking a bad photo from a $25000 Leica is somehow intrinsically more valuable. I'm glad you have found the passion is in the photo not in the gear it's taken with.

JPL_1020 · Sep 13, 2012

I hope they do so we don't have to settle with Eye-Fi Memory cards or worst - WiFi Battery grips (as they are expensive)... :-\

verysimplejason · Sep 13, 2012

JPL_1020 said:
I agree, but some people here talk like threatening to switch if canon doesn't create a camera according to their standards... I'm like, really?!? ;D

verysimplejason said:

JPL_1020 said:

Whiners... whiners... whiners....

Camera manufacturers cannot please everybody, SMH :

Quit complaining and switch to your preferred brand. NO one is going to stop you.

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Well, it's better to talk of something than talk of nothing. Anyway, it's all about rumors. There are other sections in this forum btw. It's not all about whining.
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Actually I envy them whining about their 5D3, 5D2, 1DX, 1D4. WTH, I'm still working my way to my very first full frame. But I can see something good out of this. Maybe, Canon will hear these and strive to upgrade their products more. Well, we can whine, take photos, discuss techniques, and discuss the photos that we've taken. At least there's a variety of what we can talk about.

JPL_1020 · Sep 13, 2012

Re: Anyone heard when BH, Adorama or Amazon will ship 24-70 II?

MarkIII said:
Chris Geiger said:

I received mine yesterday from my local camera dealer Horn Photo in Fresno. I have had much better luck getting new releases from the local dealer than I have BH or Amazon. I no longer preorder from the big stores as the local dealers get their shipments first. I have my 5D3's a week before most folks.

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+1

I fully believe on ordering from a local store. I could have had my 5dmkiii the night before it was. To be released, and I could have picked up my 24-70 yesterday. Sadly my schedule hasn't allowed me to get them on that first day. Both times mine were the only ones the store received on initial shipment. You can guarantee I will order from them again in the future.

Meh... I would rather wait from the big internet retailers (Amazon/Adorama/ BH) especially if I have my current lens to shoot with. If you live here in CA, the tax that retailers charge you is already worth an accessory/s or a cheap prime lens. Just my 2 cents!

jouster · Sep 13, 2012

Nathan said:
Really hope there is some truth to this rumor. Have been holding off purchasing a Hasselblad in the hope Canon would come out with a large MP camera. I waited and waited for the 1DS mk III sucessor only to find it was a lower resolution 1DX - very disappointing. Hurry up Canon - it is about time you stopped loosing business to the medium format segment of the market.

It still wont rival the Hassy, which you should just buy.

Sep 13, 2012

sparda79 said:
Result of test done by The Digital Picture.com
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/News/News-Post.aspx?News=3022

Autofocus Performance
Canon EOS 1D X: AF worked and was fast with almost no hunting. However, metering was consistently off by +1 stop.
Canon EOS 5D Mark III: AF worked and was fast with almost no hunting. Metering worked as expected.
Canon EOS 5D Mark II: AF worked and was reasonably fast with a little hunting. Metering worked as expected.
Canon EOS 7D: AF worked, but the camera had a hard time locking focus. Metering worked as expected.
Canon EOS Rebel T4i / 650D: AF worked with a little hunting. Metering worked as expected.

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So it does work with 5D3?
I'm a bit confused...

His tests were with a 400/5.6L and the camera firmware versions weren't stated - both lens and firmware could affect results.

JBL · Sep 13, 2012

mackguyver said:
The real question is, why is this site so quiet? Canon seems to be getting a lot better at keeping secrets.

Looks like a G15 leak just landed at CPW: http://www.canonpricewatch.com/

Kernuak · Sep 13, 2012

DMITPHOTO said:
Kernuak said:

I would consider Singh-Ray to be on a par with Lee, they have filters to fit both Cokin P and Lee adaptors.
As to availability, it probably depends on the market. In the UK, I had to wait 9 months for a grad set last year, but someone I know bought a set a few weeks ago and they arrived in less than a week, so supply issues have eased. Bear in mind though, that Lee tend to produce to order, rather than keep a stock, so there will be supply problems of certain items from time to time. Some suppliers will however keep their own stock.

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Ah ok because bh and adorama see to not have much of an option, do you by chance know of any other sites that have a better selection? if I google sites none have any.

I'm not in the US, so am not familiar with all the options (we have to import Singh-Ray filters), but you could buy direct from Singh-Ray. Biggest choice of filters, but less choice in delivery.

http://www.singh-ray.com/

Q8-MC · Sep 13, 2012

I got it big thanks

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.

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