Chuck Alaimo said:

But also, why would they put any effort into rebranding a mid-level flash if it didn't have RT? Just leave it as...

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Why the MR-14EX II then? Very minor changes, no RT master capability.

Chuck Alaimo said:

...unless they have a RT hotshoe adaptor on the way too...

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I'd certainly love to integrate monolights into the RT system. Not sure we'll ever see one, though. If we do, it'll be after a 4x0EX-RT and it will be priced such that the RT receiver plus a cheap 3rd party flash will cost more than the 4x0-RT model.

The issue with SD card speeds is that the 5D MK III does not support UHS-1, and most new cards base their speed ratings on UHS-1, which has a bus that it 2X faster. Cut those speeds in half.

The big issue that many are fooled by is that SD card speeds are based on a new totally blank card. As long as the cells in the card are blank, the camera does not have to do the slow block erase function before it can write to them.

In the real world, we use our SD cards, and depending on the size, they get filled with data sooner or later. This coupled with the belief that formatting in camera somehow blanks the card seems to be missed. There are two types of in camera formatting for SD cards, regular formatting which just updates the fat tables to show that files are available to write over (SLOW). The second type, called low level format, actually erases the card and returns it to full speed. I wonder how many use this function more than once. Its very slow to do a low level format of a large card.

So, with a used SD card that has been formatted in camera, the 5D MK III will achieve somewhere between 5 and 10 MB/sec, no matter what that label says, be it 60MB/sec or 100, its going to be 10MB/sec or less.

Once Canon starts supporting UHS-1, the speeds will double, but... that means 10-20MB/sec once you are in the mode of writing over used memory cells.

CF cards don't have that issue.

ahsanford said:

61 responses, everyone, nice work!

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Thanks for the perspective. We have a pretty healthy split between the four camps. I know we 61 voices are not Canon's market (not remotely), but do you think there's merit in a 'skinny digital back' just for the LCD?

For those stuck with a style of LCD they do not prefer, would you pay a typical Canon markup price for an add-on like a grip or wireless speedlite transmitter (let's say $300) to have the option to dismount your current LCD 'module' for one with the functionality you prefer? Let's presume is was quick-connect-like and could be changed out in a matter of seconds (like a lens).

Would you own more than one and change them out based on what you are shooting?

I'm not trying to start a Kickstarter here -- I'm just curious how much value people would see in fundamentally changing their camera body in this way.

- A

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I would say there is much more merit to a wired or wireless LCD that can tilt/swivel and offers touch controls, is inexpensive, and can be connected either by hotshoe or has a 1/4-20 female hole.
When I have tried to use live view without a tripod, the awkward positioning of the camera makes it difficult to maintain stability. Additionally, using touch interface means holding it with one hand. It's okay to navigate through menus, but can you imagine holding a semipro dSLR with a reasonably heavy lens away from your face with one hand, and touching the screen to focus?
On the other hand, if it could be connected via a flash bracket sort of thing, so you could comfortably grip the camera and yet it stays in front of you, can be taken off if necessary- that would allow a lot of flexibility. And hey, we wouldn't even need to depend on Canon for that.

P.S. Before someone jumps in with "it's already been done"- note WIRED (to reduce lag), TOUCHSCREEN (mimics camera controls), and INEXPENSIVE (so mere mortals can afford it, not just moviemakers).

This is another absolutely opposite case. With a fully charged battery, I was playing with the manu, custom function, for about 45 minutes. Then the battery died after less than 10 shots.

I don't see a Lightroom profile for it, but Lightroom does let you add custom lens profiles for arbitrary lenses. Just download the Lens Profile Creator app, print the calibration charts, light them appropriately, and go from there.

Marsu42 said:

dgatwood said:

Then again, I've worked both at Apple and at an embedded Linux startup, so it's possible that I'm just a bit biased against RTOSes.

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Interesting observations, though I (I never did rtos programing) like to add this theory: It's easier to debug and build a reliably system because if it works once then it'll work every time sine timing is fixed and this no problem. Do Nikon and/or Sony and other companies use multitasking non-rtos designs in their cameras?

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Except that modern RTOSes don't really work that way unless you're dealing with microcontrollers. If I understand correctly, modern RTOSes are usually a bizarre kludge of multitasking and non-multitasking parts, enforcing partial real-time behavior through scheduling. The bigger difference between a modern RTOS and Linux is that the RTOS likely has a much smaller kernel footprint, but as a result, has a lot less functionality.

this probably isn't it, but make sure your 430 is really connected tightly into the trigger. i have a 430, and it always jiggles loose (which is why i much prefer the old school screw in connector), and when it does, strange things happen.

Here's a short video feature on an award winning movie maker turned landscape photog. He's an Albuquerque resident (transplant from LA) making a very good business for himself.

BTW, notice his choice of camera/lens combination, and his (homemade) tripod mount!

Sorry, the original link didn't work very well! Here's a link that actually works on YouTube:

Health scare leads artist to world-renowned art

FEBS said:

+1 on your remarks. However, also canon has a few lenses I which they changed the zoom and the focus ring.

What I also don't like is the fact that the zoom ring is behaving the opposite compared to canon. For this reason I was frequently missing a shot with my tamron 18-270 as I did zoom in the wrong direction.

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They are the same direction as nikon. Since I primarily use the tamron 70-200 and canon 100-400 I hardly notice that it's opposite of most canons.

90 days. If its working fine for 90 days, and then develops the same issue, contact them, and see if they will bend the rules.

I'd toss all your memory cards, at least the ones you were using before the first issue. I've seen bad ones cause camera issues, and that was very difficult to track down, but it was a bad card.

rowlandw said:

Having the SX40 I skipped the SX50 to see about the SX60. I will be very interested if it has a larger sensor like the Sony RX10 and the Panasonic FX1000. I may hold off on getting the FX1000 until the SX60 issues.

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A large sensor 100X zoom?? It would be so large that it would have to mount on a truck. The high optical zoom range is only practical with tiny sensors. So don't expect that in a super zoom.

Hi Jonathan.
Glad you got it sorted, almost done before we finished offering voodoo fixes!
Out of interest did the Magic Lantern and Canon shutter counts tally?

Cheers Graham.

sanj said:

Hello.
Does the playback on 5d3 (when recording RAW) using ML strobe?
Sanjay

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I've noticed a weird motion cadence and a bit of strobing on the 5D3. Less so on the other cameras (5D2, 50D, 7D).

A lens that is 7 years newer and costs 3x as much should be superior in every way.

24-105 is all the general purpose zoom I need. Don't forget the price of the 24-70 II (or 70-200 2.8 II for that matter) = a 24-105 + 70-200 f/4 IS + 85mm 1.8 and those are all rock solid lenses.

Hello,

Very nice review. Like this review a lot as this is one without any scientific explanation but ful of practical use. All those other test should in fact adding a real chapter like this. The figures for a lens might be very good. But please let's always see the practice.
Your different types of use for this lens do really show the power of this lens. I know I can make fabulous photos with it, but do find not that many times on my body. Mostly coming from the other lenses I have, but for sure this is a real great lens, with an exceptional Hybrid iS, that can be used in many situations.

KeithBreazeal said:

I love the old 10-22mm. Yes, it isn't built like a tank. If it was, it probably would have tweaked the 7D's lens mount. It went to Canon(CPS) in 3 bags. Got it back in 3 business days. The repair was replacing everything except the front lens assembly- new mount, iris, servo, and the entire inner lens group. Cost? $59.

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$ 59 to replace everything? Surely that cannot be standard pricing that applies to mere mortals like us.
In any case, this reinforces what I said. The 10-18 is cheaper and will be more of a crumple zone

As I said, I loved my 10-22 as well and it was one of the reasons I was balking at going FF and settling for an inferior UWA (the 16-35/4 was a distant thought back then).
But now, someone without an UWA should have no reason to drop $ 600 on it instead of getting a 10-18 for $ 300. It IS a no-brainer.

RuleOfThirds said:

Today I went shooting in Atlanta and brought along my Canon Rebel GII 35mm camera. I attached my 40mm f/2.8 STM on it, knowing full well that 28mm is 44.8mm on crop sensor. It was simply amazing to shoot at that lens and camera combination for an extended period of time. It's wide enough for me. So, I'll be getting the 28mm f/2.8 IS USM.

Thanks for all of your help! When I get it, I'll update the thread with my impressions.

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Please update with some photos, too. I love to watch street photography.
Cheers!

Pretty interesting, just saw the release notes for the new adobe camera raw 8.6 Release Candidate:



"Fix issue with JPEG images saved by Camera Raw not readable in some external applications."



I guess there will be a fix for LR5.5.

http://blogs.adobe.com/lightroomjournal/2014/07/camera-raw-8-4-rc-and-dng-converter-8-4-rc-now-available-on-adobe-labs.html?scid=social_20140717_28031436

This must be a hoax by Metabones. Look what they say on the B&H site:

"Autofocus speed is very slow and inadequate for most moving subjects."

The A7R autofocus being what it is (slow and inaccurate in any but ideal lighting and contrast) this "new" product is tentamount to theft.

Support by Metabones is also awfull by the way.

Thank you very much for all of you who have responded. Thanks to AdamF and others for the photographic suggestions, thank you everyone who has commented on security.

Your help and advice is much appreciated. If there is anything worth posting photographically from my time out there, I will do so!

Best

Richard

Update - regarding the question of my LR settings. I have sharpening set to 25 with a radius of 1.0 and detail of 25. Luminance noise reduction is at 30 with detail at 50, contrast 0. Color noise reduction is at 25, detail 50, smoothness 50. Adjusted exposure by .98, color 5200.

Btw, I didn't post the blurry pics. I'm pretty sure the problem is me.

LetTheRightLensIn said:

Latest rumor out mentions that the dual pixel AF will have a radical, ground-breaking update and that that is basically what the new 7D2 sensor tech is about and not so much about still image quality improvements at all.

Another rumor from weeks back hinted that the 7D2 will introduce some new tech and that the 5D4 will get the rest (that one implied more image improvements for the 5D4). Who knows.

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Got any links to these rumors? I haven't seen this on CR...

So next are coming: 400 5.6L IS, 100-400 4.5 5.6 L IS II, 35mm 1.4L II, 16-35 2.8L III, 14-24 2.8L, 135 2L IS, Unicorn L IS, ...

http://www.luminous-landscape.com/forum/index.php?topic=77735.0
Do not screw in a Lee wide angle adapter ring into a polarizer, especially a "thin" polarizer - the ring will be stuck on the polarizer, per several discussions, not just the above thread.

AlanF said:

The TDP tests above are done on full frame sensors. It is a different story on crop, which shows up the deficiencies on the less-than-tack-sharp lenses. On the 60D, for example, there is clear daylight between the 400 mm f/5.6 L at f/5.6 and the 400 mm f/2.8 L II at f/5.6.

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/ISO-12233-Sample-Crops.aspx?Lens=278&Camera=736&Sample=0&FLI=0&API=0&LensComp=741&CameraComp=736&SampleComp=0&FLIComp=0&APIComp=3

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Especially with a 2xTC:

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