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luckydude · Mar 24, 2014

I searched but didn't find this here. It's sort of an advert for Canon but I liked it, you might too:

Canon Master:: Darren Jew on Vimeo

Etienne · Mar 24, 2014

B&H regularly has the Canon 100L 2.8 IS on deep discount. I got mine on a sale for $789 after mail in rebate in addition to the sale price. It's $933 at B&H right now

ahsanford · Mar 24, 2014

I'll close the voting before this falls off of people's radar. Thanks for participating!

- A

thepancakeman · Mar 24, 2014

Next thing you know, they're going to be using actors instead of real people in commercials...

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mackguyver · Mar 24, 2014

R1-7D said:
Can't believe this thread is still going. I am definitely loving the lens! It's super sharp. I still haven't had chance to AFMA it, but hopefully will soon!

I'm trying to decide on teleconverters - either the 1.4 or 2x. Might buy a version II of the 1.4 and a version III of the 2X.

That's a good plan and unless you have one of the Mk II big whites, the difference between the 14x II and III isn't worth the money. The 2x II and III are much different, however, so that's the way to go...

mackguyver · Mar 24, 2014

I hadn't seen this one yet, thanks for posting.

jeffa4444 · Mar 24, 2014

Never understood the logic of purchasing an expensive camera and using a cheap third party lithium ion battery given the issues that can occur with lithium ion.

Having witnessed a thermal runaway and the damage it caused I would never use a third party battery.

cid · Mar 24, 2014

wsmith96 said:
cid said:

indeed, very nice detail

what f number did you use? It looks like the DoF is quite big for that distance. Or is it focus stacking?

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the exif data should be on the images. The full moth is at f5.6, and the close up is a cropped image at f8. No focus stacking.

thanks, I did not check exif :

wickidwombat · Mar 23, 2014

drjlo said:
Are you sure it's due to the new firware? Something similar to what you describe have happened to me in past, but with 5D III and 1.2.1 firmware, using 90EX as optical ETTL trigger with off-camera 580EX II..

580s have been notorious for doing this before but I have not heard of it happening on 600RTs before

Valvebounce · Mar 23, 2014

Hi pdirestajr.
I can't improve on the identity you have already been given. I just wanted to say how cool to just be able to watch, even better to get pictures.
You don't mention which lens you used.

Cheers Graham.

pdirestajr said:
This bird has been hanging out in the trees across the street from my house (In New York), can anyone tell me what it is? I've never photographed birds before, but this guy is pretty cool (especially when soaring around), and is making me want to go out any get a longer lens!

Today I saw him fly by with a full squirrel, then land in a nearby tree and chow down for about an hour!

mpphoto · Mar 23, 2014

The small print says the sale goes until the 29th, or while supplies last. So if the lens you want is back in stock by the 29th and you are able to get through checkout before it sells out again, you'll get the 20% off price. They're not going to give you a rain check. That's why the more popular lenses sell out so fast when Canon has these refurb sales.

dcm · Mar 22, 2014

You really have 3 options - extension tubes, macro lens, or close-up lens.

Canon's 250D (2 diopters) or 500D (1 diopter) close-up lenses are a consideration if you have a lens with a compatible filter size. They give more magnification on telephotos than extension tubes, less on wide angle. It just looks like a very larger filter and you don't have to unmount the lens which can be nice in the field. Tolusina's link to the calculators also includes a closeup lens calculator along with the pros/cons at the bottom of the page.

A 250D on the 55-250 I use with a M gives 1.04x magnification with a working distance of 9-10 inches, while the 500D gives 0.66x magnification with a working distance of 18-20 inches. Using this rig can make you appreciate the 180mm macro. Canon's lens manuals often include the magnifications/working distances with both extension tubes and close-up lenses.

As you noticed, working distance can be a big issue - it depends on the lens. Adding 25mm and 12mm extension tubes to the 40 pancake on my 6D for 1.15x magnification gives about 2 inches of working distance in front of the lens. Additional extension will narrow that further. Adding both extensions to my 35L for 1.24x magnification left about 0.125 inches of working distance - I had to remove the filter to test it out. Further extension to increase magnification is not possible. This is one of the reasons for the suggestions of a macro lens like the 100mm - larger working distance can be a real benefit.

Don Haines · Mar 22, 2014

I was looking at the floor chart for NAB. The two biggest booths are Sony and Canon. Sony is in the largest booth, but the next two biggest are both Canon and looks like more total area. The Panasonic booth is about a quarter the size and the Nikon booth is half that again..... the GoPro booth is the same size as Nikon...

With all that space they must be up to something.....

dgatwood · Mar 22, 2014

Sporgon said:
1). This isn't banding, it's posterization caused by joey compression. Have you shot this on a small joey or converted it to high compression ? The 6D is actually a tad better than the 5DII in tonal graduation, superb for skies.

Autocorrect?

candyman · Mar 22, 2014

I liked it very much. Wonderful subject and great storyline!

Mar 22, 2014

candyman said:
Thanks. I am not sure if it can help me. I use DxO Optics Elite and just started to explore Lightroom 5. I am searching the internet on more instructions how to use the wacom tablet with those two software packages.

DxO allows only 'global' edits (except dust removal), so I really can't see any benefit to a graphics tablet for that software.

vscd · Mar 22, 2014

I myself think that the old 50mm formula isn't as much beloved as back in the 90's. Back then, the 50mm lense was the "normal" view of nearly every SLR-Cam. While the digital cameras went up, the full frame was very expensive and until the 5D or the D700 (Nikon) came out... so most of the people went to APS-C.

Today APS-C seems so be the largest market for camera-makers. So, if you do a brilliant 35mm 1.4 you can sell it to both cameraowners. Giving the usual 50mm look for the APS-C and a (small) wide angle for the FF-Users.

So, in the last years there came up a lot of fantastic 35mm lenses but not tooo much new 50mm lenses, at least not from Canon. Nikon updated just recently, but more pushed because of Sigma or Samyang I think.

In my very humble opinion the 50mm range isn't too desired anymore. For cropping, the 35mm has more reserve (and more DOF) and for potraits you normally choose the more flatten look of a 85mm. So I think the 50mm from Sigma is a result of a good sold 35mm ART. And if the Sigma beats the Canon 50mm f1.4, canon will release a new 50mm f1.8 IS... which is already designed, I think. They will just release it under pressure to save the old one (for the moment) until it hurts 8)

slclick · Mar 21, 2014

that1guyy said:
They need to make a stills only model so the photographers can stop crying about video features in their precious stills camera and make a hybrid model for those who actually care about video as well as photos.

a 5d3 without video and WITH an interchangeable focusing screen? I'd give my left nut.

mackguyver · Mar 21, 2014

Just noticed that the 12mm 1:2.0 NCS CS (nice name, BTW

) is going to be available in the EOS-M mount. That's the first 3rd party lens I've heard about in the M mount.

mb66energy · Mar 21, 2014

unfocused said:
[...]

The camera features a solid premium metal body with a luxurious leatherette finish, making the camera the natural choice for style-conscious shooters looking to make a statement.

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Is this really where photography is headed?

http://photorumors.com/2014/03/18/samsung-nx-mini-smart-camera-announced/#more-56044

I had the same feeling while walking around a lake/forest to photograph:
Person: "What is the brand and name of that camera, you use?"
Me: " It's the EOS M from Canon."
Person: "It is a nice looking camera ..."
Me: "And it has a very good photographic quality like the SLRs with similar sensors."
Person: "The finish is very nice, great surfaces and good design." His eyes were absorbed by the camera.
Me: "But more important: You have a great photographic tool in a tiny package ..."
The person's mimics lead to my conclusion that he has a totally different idea of what cameras are built for ...

CarlTN · Mar 21, 2014

JohnDizzo15 said:
jdramirez said:

JohnDizzo15 said:

"So you sent the Sigma back and kept the Canon?"

Yeah. Two copies actually. The second one was worse than the first which is when I decided to give up. I kept the 35L for a while longer until I eventually decided it would be more useful to just have the 35/2 IS since I already had the other fast primes close to the FL.

The Sigma was amazing optically which is why I wish I could be guaranteed a copy that marries well to my body.

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What body do you have? Do you have AFMA?

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When I had the copies of the Sigma, I had a 5d3. They were both AFMA'd with Reikan FoCal. At the time, the dock had not yet been released so I didn't have the ability to modify the three distance values in lens. However, with the single distance calibration in body I did have, I was still getting inconsistent AF at roughly that distance depending on the lighting I was in during real world usage. As stated earlier, the second copy was even worse than the first which is when I threw in the towel.

At the time, I had spoken to a tech in their New York office and was told to send both the body and lens in together which I had actually given some consideration to since the optical quality of the lens made it so attractive.

Putting the accuracy issue aside, both S35 copies I had were still noticeably slower to AF than the copy of the 35L I had which in all reality was the most consistently accurate AF'ing lens I owned. The speed difference was not the deal breaker though since the Sigmas still did reasonably well in that regard (albeit not as fast).

But what I want to know is, were the bokeh background highlights in the "transition zone", as smooth as the 35L? And if not, how much more coarse were they?

Beckscum · Mar 20, 2014

neuroanatomist said:
Beckscum said:

Your link is dead, and in the US the lens costs $1300, so a $1200 repair bill seems unlikely here.

Good luck with your complaint.

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Links is fixed!

US:
http://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/50437247
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1159786

Video:
Broken canon EF 70-200 f4 IS
Canon 70-200mm f4 IS L Lens focus slip problem
Canon 70-200 f4 IS - slipping autofocus problem

China:
http://newbbs.fengniao.com/2791944.html

Hong Kong
http://www.dchome.net/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=1161908&extra=&page=1

Taiwan:
http://www.mobile01.com/topicdetail.php?f=244&t=3756652&p=1#pb
http://www.mobile01.com/topicdetail.php?f=244&t=2986051&r=5&last=39881879

Arkarch · Mar 20, 2014

Thank-you for the responses.

Based on the last reply, I have opened up a ticket with Canon Professional Services. Maybe I can get a small sample (broken lens hood in their repair shop perhaps?)

I'll reply once I know, and if I do a go ahead, may post a pic of the result.

Mar 20, 2014

ISO 50 is really ISO 100 pulled a stop in-camera. Anytime you reduce exposure in post (even in-camera), you reduce shadow noise.

Hardwire · Mar 20, 2014

I took a 24-105 F4 on mine and honestly it was fine at the time....now however my 24-70 2.8 II almost never comes off the body, so if you splashed out on one it will serve you fine.

Honestly I think you will find you are almost never really needing much more reach while on your honeymoon and so I could see if you could either beg/borrow/steal a 70-300 4-5.6 from someone for the few shots, or a 2x teleconverter and save the weight as I have taken my 70-200 on a number of holidays thinking "I am sure I will need it" and found I almost never did.

Besides, this is not a photo holiday is it, wife will require some of your attention too!

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