neuroanatomist said:

bdunbar79 said:

I checked out Bryan Carnathan's review of the 1D X (or partial review). I looked at the ISO charts and at ISO 6400 and 12800, the difference between the 1D X and 5D Mark III really isn't that signifcant and nothing that couldn't be quickly equalized with NR (which you'd have to use for the 1D X image anways). I don't really see a HUGE ISO advantage from these charts at least.

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EOS-1D-X-Digital-SLR-Camera-Review.aspx

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Not sure I agree about the equalizing with NR - sure, you can NR the 5DIII image, but you can NR the 1D X image, too, and the relative difference will be maintained (or sharpness will go down if you NR the 5DIII image more).

But I do agree that while the differences there and visible, they aren't huge. However, IQ isn't intended to be a differentiator, any more than it was between the 5DII and 1DsIII. For that matter, in terms of ISO noise, the relative difference between the 1D X and 5DIII is similar to the relative difference between the 5DIII and the 5DII - so if that's the main concern, the 5DII is a much less expensive way to get there...

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I agree 100%. The other aspects of the 1DX do make it a better camera, overall, than the 5D3 for sure. I too want those advantages which is why I'm getting one. I also agree that applying more NR, even if just a few percent, will overall make the 5D3 image with less quality than the 1DX image, at the end. This was just a very narrow observation I had made.

UncleBob said:

I spoke with CPS, and they are going to take the camera in under warranty and fix it. I have two dead pixels as well, so I guess its better to just have them service the entire camera. I know I could glue the grip back myself, or just ignore it, but on a new camera, that just doest cut it for me.

My 5dII and 1dIII have 10x the miles and are holding up just fine.....Wish I could say the same about my 5D3.

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Please let us know how this turned out. The rubber on the bottom of my 5DMIII started to peel off yesterday. I definitely want to send it in for repair as well if it becomes worse.

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dr croubie said:

Just though I'd add in an extra option, fwiw.
There are two Sigma 12-24 lenses, both work on FF, and both are probably the widest you can get of any lens on any (non-dedicated-panoramic) system. The mk1 version somehow manages to have almost no barrel distortion (well, a lot less than anything in the same focal length). The mk2 just came out last year, and is a lot sharper than the mk1, but has a lot more barrel distortion.
If you can put up with the barrelling of the 10-22, you can easily put up with the mk2 Sigma (at 12mm it's not much worse than the 17-40 at 17mm, at 17mm it's practically square). Resolution-wise for same-length-same-aperture, it's probably as good if not better than the 17-40, plus it goes a whole lot wider.
Also, it's only $100 more than the 17-40 (currently on sale for $874 at B+H). 17-40 is $780, 16-35 II is $1590.

Check them both out on Photozone Mk1 on 350D, mk2 on 5D2.

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For really wide landscapes - try panos. Taking in portrait mode and 4 wide you can get the 3:2 ratio with about 60mps

Here is the link to one of about 15k x 4.5k - zoom in to see the detail available

This is about 48mb so will take some time to download

http://www.squibb.org.uk/pictures/rochester.jpg

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That reminds me, i bought a Nodal Ninja off ebay a month or two ago, and haven't even had a chance to play with it to even find the nodal point of my Samyang 35. I've done some horizontal Panos before, i even bought the Arca Swiss Monoball P0 for sweeping panos, so trying a full 360 is my next big task to play with.
And i just got the Sigma 8-16, i'll have to compare that to stitching a pano as well one day...

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Razor2012 said:

The IQ from the 300 ver I is outstanding from what I have seen, I'm not sure if ver II improves much in that department.

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From what I've seen and Bryan Carnathan's website, no the Version II does not offer an enchanced IQ; the selling point was updated IS motor and less weight. Here's what I did. I saw the price of the new one, $7299 at B&H. I then found a version I that was actually in great shape, including the lens mount and the glass was clean, and bought that for $4500. I don't mind the weight since I'm at a fixed sporting event site when using it. So I was able to save $2800 and am getting the exact same IQ.

For the 400 I did the exact same thing. Found a fantastic version I copy for $5999 vs. the newest price around $10,900 or some even for $11,400. Again, same IQ, more weight, $5k cheaper.

Since I saved $7800, that I'd say was a great deal. Not that spending that kind of money is a great deal, I'd just say relatively speaking $9500 is cheaper than $20,000.

Will I ever spend that much at once on lenses again? NO.

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That's great, you saved alot of money there and have a couple of awesome lenses.

Daniel Flather said:

If we knew the whole story, opinions would change.

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Hi all,

I have a Canon 50d and during continuous shooting it stops and i get " error 20, turn on and off and reinsert battery"

This happens every time a try and shoot continuously and occasionally just trying to take 1 shot.

I'm panicking because i'm going on holiday in two days and i dont want a broken cam! I'm also doing 365 so it could well and truly mess things up!

does anyone have any suggestions? help me please!

James

The 1D IV street price did drop a little in the UK, but it took a while. I seem to remember it retailing at around £3600 initially, dropping to around £3200 just before it disappeared. The UK street prices do seem to drop quicker than other markets, probably so that UK based sellers can stay relatively competitive with the cheaper grey market imports. The price differential between grey imports and local initial and RRP prices is probably larger in the UK than many markets. At the RRP, it is even cheaper to import from the likes of B&H and Adorama quite often on first release (assuming they're available), even with taxes, depending on exchange rates, so once freely available, the price drops just enough to make the hassle of warranty issues less worthwhile.

Looks to me like an saving error. If it would be shutter it would be vertical..

I also like:

Deeee Thhreee

@ melbournite
Wow, great shots!
I'll be probably buying just that, composer (pro?) and the 35 optic, and maybe the 80 later on.

Thanks for all the advice.

http://www.northlight-images.co.uk/cameras/Canon_rumours.html
http://www.canonwatch.com/rumor-canon-mirrorless-system-camera-quick-update/

Maybe an APS-C from 650D？

dryanparker said:

RLPhoto said:

25,000$ - 1 Leica M9-P hermes edition

or

4x Canon 1Dx's 8)

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Let's not miss the point here.

Those who are interested in this amazing camera can pretty well afford it. That includes 4x 1D-X and every lens Canon makes...in addition to the Leica. It's not about functionality, IQ or ISO performance.

This is about appreciating the craftsmanship of something extraordinary and having the means to enjoy it. A classic Ferrari, a Patek Philippe timepiece, a Leica limited release. It's not about the cost; it's about living life in a fulfilling way...whatever that means to you.

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I suppose, Might as well throw in the 10,000$ 50mm 0.95 as well.

A few weeks after I got my 7D, I was in Hong Kong Airport waiting for a plane, repacking my bag to find something. Put my camera on the chair, then went to pick it up, the strap got caught around the chair arm and sling-shotted back straight down to the floor. If i'd seen this video test first I probably wouldn't have shrieked like a little girl (although i was more worried about the IS in my 15-85, it made that 'twoinging' sound as it hit the ground). Still, both work fine.

(actually, it's probably a good thing i didn't see this video earlier, I might not have treated it as well as I have...)

nikkito said:

AmbientLight said:

Grüeziwohl! Lucky you! ;D

Initially I thought about preordering on digitec, but then they took the 1D X from their website and I decided to wait until arrival, giving me at least a chance to compare prices. I expect the last one or two months will pass as well, after having to wait for so long.

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Salü ;D
yeah, digitec had it at CHF 8000 but then it was taken down, probably because canon decided that only professional photo partners (whatever that is) would sell it.

I'm still waiting and i'm guessing i still have a looooong way to go since i payed it in profot in March

lg, nico

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Salamander mitenander,

Digitec had it, I told 'em if I can pre-order and they were like "as soon as we have the prices". They took down the 1D X and never put it up again.

However, I prefer to support local dealers anyway. Also, I think Canon doesn't give it to online dealers because they'll ruin the prices. As they always do. So in order to keep the local dealers alive, you really should order there
I only order >500 CHF lenses from Digitec, everything else I get at my local dealer.

By the way: You can find the Canon Professional dealers for Switzerland here: http://de.canon.ch/cps/haendler/

Griessli,
n0iZe

Meanwhile, in the first of those 'extra images' down the bottom, it must have been very very tempting to just smash the 1DX over the sales-chick's head and make off with that entire wall of M9s behind her...

There's nothing special about this image, but it has a good combination of rather dark shadow and much brighter highlights. My 1D X arrived on Monday, but just before sunset tonight was the first time I could take it out for a spin.

http://dropoff.us/private/1342061837-1-AJ9P0620.JPG

The photo was taken at ISO 12,800 and 1/200th. Most of the softness that is visible is due to a thin plane of focus or JPEG compression or slight motion blur, or all three. It's amazing for ISO 12,800. Update: the photo is a 100% center crop from the full 18 MP image file.

Another image: the "X" on my camera wants to say "hi"-- (this photo wasn't taken with the 1D X, obviously):

My Ec-S focus screen came today for my 1D MK IV. I popped it in, and my manual focusing did improve, but still not equal to AF or live view.
I played some more with hand held images from the 500mm mirror lens, but, for me, it was a exercise in frustration trying to setup a good exposure and then getting a sharp image. I ended up with only two of 20 or more that were presentable, and these were not all that sharp. I was using shutter speeds of 1/1500sec or more, so I had the ISO cranked up, even in very bright sunlight.
I gusee I'll list it on Craigslist or ebay, my vision is not up to it, and, my 100-400mmL blows it away. I can even crop my 100mm macro images and get better.

wickidwombat said:

kdsand said:

DB said:

Eh...I think that was the 2011 sign, the new 2012 London Underground signage (in preparation for the Olympics) has been revised - see below: ;D ;D ;D

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I thought they got rid of all the Aussies.

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ROFL @ the modified sign

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As an Aussie, I find this thread (esp the modified sign) so funny! ;D

And as someone who used to live in London for several years until about 10 years ago... [yes, I eventually moved to greener pastures... Romania... then back to Australia 5 years ago....] well, I found it funny an underground station could / would state DSLRs are not allowed. Then the additional post about this being a museum (with the explanation) made sense.

About the Canon 40mm f/2.8 - pretty much all the reviews (both pro/site reviews and user reviews) I have seen and read about this lens indicate very positively. I had the Canon 50mm f/1.8 mkII but was never happy with the AF, nor the quality of the bokeh in many situations. But the AF (inaccuracy - esp in low light, sluggish speed and horrible noise)

Probably out of frustration, and partly out of totaly 'being in love' with Canon's USM... I 'vowed' to myself that I would only get a lens that has true USM (or equivalent eg HSM) for a 50mm prime. I've seen too many reviews with problems about the Sigma's AF erratic nature (as much as I see that lens has amazing potential with it's sharpness and wonderful bokeh). I believe it can be 'hit or miss' in terms of getting a Sigma 50mm f/1.4 lens that 'gets AF right' with one's camera body. I don't want to take this risk, and I've had issues with Sigma AF before (on an ultra-wide, though I have praise in other ways for the Sigma 10-20mm EX HSM)

The Canon 50mm f/1.4 doesn't quite cut it for me with the 'micro USM'... plus most copies are not sharp enough / contrasty wide open. The 50mm f/1.2 L is overkill for me, and it also has 'speed' issues and focus-shift phenom. The STM focus mechanism seems a decent alternative to 'true USM' - and I would probably really like to use the 40mm STM and 18-135mm STM lenses for a day out in the field (variety of conditions) to 'test this new lens AF system out'.

40mm on an APS-C is just a bit too wide for my likes. 50-60mm would probably be my ideal for a 'walk around prime' for subject isolation. When I need more focal length, I use my 100mm f/2.8 non L macro (where I find the USM focus is really good and fast enough, esp when I use the 'minimal focal distance limiter' - though some ppl complain the 100mm f2.8 (non L) macro slow to AF (but I don't - especially not on my 7D!) And I can use my 70-300mm L USM IS as a 'candid portrait lens' (it has great bokeh, and awesome image quality!)

f/2.8 is also not fast enough for a prime where I really want the background blurred, the subject needs to be too close (eg distorted faces). I could see the 40mm f/2.8 being more useful as a 'a lightweight street lens' on a FF. But as I don't plan on moving to FF (at least not any time soon... and I expect I'll always keep / have a APS-C)... and really do love my Canon 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 USM IS on my 7D for most 'street shots' that are in decent light, or don't require fast glass.

That means, I can see the 40mm having a lot of potential for some people, but for my style of shooting, I'm still looking at a 50mm - 60mm fast prime (I have ruled out the 60mm macro, because I really do want faster than f/2.8 ). If a 50mm f/1.8 with better (read "true USM" or STM, or equivalent) lens comes out, that will probably be the last lens I feel that I 'need' to complement my existing lenses, and fit into my lens arsenal.

Ok... a bit 'off track' - but I do actually like what I see Canon doing with their new 40mm pancake. Applause to them, for quality and price, and thinking 'outside' the usual square! Hopefully this will herald in more 'new lenses' - and one that is right for me.

Paul

Generally, you actually extend it by 1 year. You get a 3 year total warranty for $109, but the first year is the Canon Warranty, if you used a American Express card, they give you the 2nd year warranty at no charge, so you are really paying for that 3rd year.
Most issues will happen in the first 3 months, by the time the camera is 2 years old, there will be very few units failing.

Thanks all,

Its in the "ambience" setting along with such settings as warm, cool, vivid, intense etc etc. Been playing again, and its a bit rubbish tbh, much better with 5 minutes of post processing (as is the inbuilt sepia and monochrome for that matter) so as they say, if it sounds like a gimmick and looks like a gimmick then it probably is a gimmick!
However, you did give me the idea of playing with different colour washes in raw, as like you say there are some very interestng ones out there, so you've given me an idea for my next "project"

Thanks
David

Hey everyone,

I'm changing my workflow slightly for speed and professionalism due to some clients wanting photos sent out and having a photobook printed professionally. However, I have to use TIF files right now, converted out of Adobe RAW to TIF, then to DVD, then to printing. Does anyone else do this and if so, a reputable company? For weddings I would hire someone to do this and simply gave them my flash cards. Thanks!!

Brett

The 135L is the second best portrait lens in canons line up with the 85L tied for the same place. I prefer the extra compression over the 85L, but the 85L gives a more dreamy look in its rendering. The 85L is also 1000$ more.

The only better portrait lens I've ever tried is the 200 f/2L but thats 7000$.

The 70-200 makes a good third place IMO, It doesnt have that extra stop of light and you'll need more room to reach 200mm to get equal seperation from the 135L.

I cannot recommend the 135L highly enough, Its tack sharp wide open and affordable. ;D

Does anyone have an idea if it's possible to radio trigger the st-e3 transmitter for a test-flash via an pw tt1 with the seconic l-758dr?

/henrik

Thank you every one for your comments

Actually it's a nice camera but i didn't like the focus and now i will waiting the price of Mark3 drop then i will buy it.

Thanks again