Dylan777 said:

bycostello said:

none... leave your lens hood on to protect your lens, the more glass you add the more you reduce the quality of your lens

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-1.....not when you use high quality filter. With B&W Clear, I don't see the effect in my photos.

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I agree with you...to all the goys that are saying no filter..when I get my lens I will shoot two raw files off a tripod..one with a B&W MRC filter and one without...and you have to tell me which is which...doubtful that anyone could. truly...

When is this thing supposed to come out? Should I put a pre-order in right now? Who do you think will be the first place to receive the camera?

PeterJ said:

Thanks everyone, based on the feedback I'll sell my 24-70 and get the 24-105. Looking at used prices locally it looks like I should be able to get a new 24-105 for about $0 - $100 more so think I'll go that way.

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This is a great time to shift a MkI 24-70 f/2.8. I got $1400 for my last one, sold not long after the 24-70MkII was released, sold on Gumtree in under 3 hours. From the number of enquiries I could have asked for more. The stratospheric price of the MkII has had the effect of ramping up the price of good, pre-owned 24-70 MkI lenses. There are great deals around on 24-105's right now. You'll come out with spare change.

-PW

That's true and of course if you are going underwater you will need to use an underwater housing that includes a filter in front.

For all other uses, forget the filter.

neuroanatomist said:

East Wind Photography said:

Dont use a filter on any L glass unless you need to use a polarizer. Filters generally degrade IQ even if ever so slightly. I would not buy an L lens if you prefer to have a filter in front of it. YOu're not taking advantage of everything the lens has to offer.

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I'll just point out that in some cases (16-35L II, 17-40L, 50L), Canon specifically states that a filter is required to complete the dust/weather sealing for the lens. Also, all of the uber expensive supertelephoto lenses (300/2.8 and up) have a drop in filter slot, and Canon states that a filter is part of the optical design so the glass insert should be left in the holder.

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Hello everyone,

I am going to pre-order a 6D. However, I don't know whether to order it locally or through B&H, Amazon, or other US dealer.

Speed in arrival is my key concern. Do Canadian stores usually receive cameras the same day as a company like B&H?

I understand Canon's no shipping to Canada policy, but I have a USA forwarding address I'm thinking of using. I have Amazon Prime shipping to this address as well.

In your previous experience, would I get it faster if I ordered from a USA store, or a Canadian store?

I think one of the benefits of FF is the shallow DoF you can get for an equivalent FoV (compared to smaller sensors). So f/2.8 is better than f/4.
However, it really depends on usage. I think I shall have to make a decision between keeping the 70-200 f/2.8 IS (or getting the MkII) vs getting a 70-200 f/4 IS AND the 135 f/2 when I go full frame. Note that either way the cost will be similar, so it boils down to whether I want the convenience of a fast zoom compared to the versatility offered by the combination of a slower but more portable (and more likely to be carried) zoom and a faster prime for shallow DoF and larger aperture when needed.

that is an amazing buy ...is this hollow?...or is there glass in it?.. just kidding....
the price is so low...

this lens is a real gem.... as everyone knows

it solves so many issues... except weight....
when you are going to be @ f2.8...or above....

that -again - is so way below what I paid... and I accept my price for the performance I get....
well done

enjoy it

TOM

Jont said:

Not sure why people would go with 6D rather than 5Dii if it doesn't have the extra gadgets if it's indeed 2100$.

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Probably cuz the 6D will replace the 5d mk2 and people just prefer to buy the "new stuff" cuz its supposed to be better. IQ should be a tad better with 6D than 5dmk2 aswell, so why not? I dont need a hardcore enduring camera case nor Wifi, GPS or great video functions since im not strolling around in jungles or beaches or such. 99,9% of my time im around in cities taking single shots and never video. Anyway price will drop in the future. Always nonsense to buy anything (electronic stuff mostly) on the release day except u REALLY depend on it (e.g. u only have 1 week before ur eyesight disappears)
But if i ever have the money to buy a FF camera there will probably the 6D mk2 or mk3 available already :-\

Croubie, you mad fool, you'll start an internet sensation with that sort of anarchy!

I used to use Agfachrome 200 all the time for motorsport but the thought of going back to waiting for the results would drive me nuts. I want to be disappointed by my results straight away!

l loved my 1Ds Mark III but if you're concerned about low light/high iso shooting I'd recommend the 5D Mark III hands down.

The 24-105L has a longer range, but it's not so good at 24mm. In fact at 24mm it's not very good at all.
The MFD charts for the 24-70L look much better.
The 24-70L is a lot smaller and maybe a better choice for travelling. It also combos with a 70-200 f4 L IS very well too.

Anyone tried this remote on a 7D shooting at 8fps, does it work ok?

indeed my best 50mm to be shot in 1.2, great article. This kind of blur is indeed one of a kind.

Not going to buy on release, but am interested in a review... bring it!

No AF for video for 6D. It will be more expensive if it has.

texasbadger, thanks for sharing! I'm really surprised and impressed you shot those with a G12; I've been to a Grace Potter show and they keep things pretty dark (and really really loud. I have no idea how she's not hoarse at the end of every show, those are some serious pipes)

NewFilmmaker said:

Thanks I'm learning a lot here!

When to use 3200K and when 5600?

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3200K is Tungsten balanced light and generally where you want the white balance if you are shooting indoors with normal household lighting. 5600K is daylight balanced, which is where you want it set if you are shooting outdoors (or with daylight balanced light).

You're essentially just telling the camera what the correct color temperature is.

Try this, take your camera, set the white balance to 5500k and then walk around the house and see what it looks like. Should look way, way too yellow (warm) because the light in your house is closer to 3200K than 5500K. Switch your white balance to 3200K and walk around and everything should look great. But leave it on 3200K and go outside and everything will look really blue (cool), since the color temperature outdoors is 5500K.

But since you will be shooting indoors with daylight balanced light, 5000-5500K should be fine.

The 5d mark iii is great, but the 1dx does most things better, as long as you won't miss the 12 fps, get the 5d3 and the lenses, both will really improve your photography, and with all that amazing glass, you can carry two lenses of great caliber. I also know that if you take photography seriously, it is wise to invest in two of the same bodies, you can share equipment, use 1 in case 1 breaks, and, you put a lens on for a particular view, keeping that is vital, so 2 5d3's would be really nice.
Or, as I would do if I had your gear, id by a 300 2.8 is.

great shots, ahsanford! looks like you had both an enjoyable experience and an educational one as well, that's always the best.

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CR recently ran a tip about Canon EOS 5D Mark III Body $2499. Go to the eBay link and the ad clearly states at the top for all to see "Canon USA Warranty" which is in fact a blatant lie.

I called Canon and asked them specifically about their warranty policy after reading their written legal warranty description. Despite the legal language not including a single mention of "authorized dealer", their stated policy is that they do not honor warranty on any item not purchased from an "authorized dealer", reasoning that non-authorized dealers are considered the "first purchaser", not the "reseller". According to Canon, that makes the buyer from BigValueInc the second buyer of a used camera. Yet the BigValueInc ad prominently lists it as "New" with "Canon USA Warranty".

BigValueInc is not on Canon's list of authoized dealers. In fact BigValueInc even states in their "about us" section that they are not an authorized dealer.

Yet there it is right at the top for all to see "Canon USA Warranty" and "New". Both of which are in fact a blatant lies.

It's also interesting that eBay is looking the other way on this matter.

I almost bit on one of these for $2886 after missing out on the $2499 deal...glad I looked into it closer...and felt this info was worth sharing.

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Actually no, "original end user" is not in the origional post. But it is just symantics I udnerstand what you mean.

But I still have to disagree, if the camera comes in the origional packing as the seller claims then I see nothing in Canon's warranty that would void it. You can also go to Canon's website and read the link that explains the benifits of buying from a authorized dealer, it does not mention that if you do not buy from an authorized dealer it voids the warranty.

But, I wouldn't buy it from them anyway because as I said in the past post they have to have an angle to be able to sell it this cheap. Most of the time they are selling a broken kit, which would void the warranty.

This guy has been busy trying to find release dates and just spotted a post today on which-canon-camera.com "Canon 6D released for worldwide shipment..." and having just looked into prices it's 16% cheaper

Okay, how did I miss the FoCal software? Wow. That looks really interesting. Wish I could have run that software on the 5D3 I had that wasn't focusing properly in low light. Wonder if it would have caught something?

Anyway, I'm probably going to get it. Has anyone else purchased it and then shared the 5 licenses with a friend? Just wondering if there is some kind of gotcha there that would make that problematic. I have several laptops/PCs I would eventually install it on but if the licenses are tied to the camera serial numbers, I can't see how it would matter where the software is running as long as the serial numbers match the camera being calibrated. Hence, the ease and common sense of sharing with a friend. I only have one camera that would benefit (5D3).

RLPhoto said:

Behind the Camera. 8)

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+1
It would be easy to brush off this comment but I tend to agree. I learn a lot by shooting and then researching the questions I come up with based on that shooting. I am a needs based learner. I tackle problems and learn/evolve as a result, I don't learn stuff well 'just in case'. I'm not discounting the value of instructor led training, that has a place but ultimately, it is YOU that will be doing the learning, the instructor can only motivate you and expose you to info, answer questions, etc. Set limits and 'assignments' for yourself and learn to achieve results within those limits. (Like use a 50mm prime all day, etc.) You'll get a lot more out of a class if you prepare yourself ahead of time by shooting, practicing, studying and building a list of questions you are struggling with before the class.

You should check out Digital Photography School too. Lots of info and projects to give you stuff to do with a purpose. http://digital-photography-school.com/25-great-photography-tutorials-and-links-from-around-the-web

I also enjoy watching Mark Wallace on Adorama TV. Same with Bryan Peterson. They are good at introducing basic concepts quickly.

And I learn quite a bit from studying lots and lots of photos that others take. I observe the framing/composition, the lighting directions, the backgrounds, etc. Check out the Flickr stream for the whitehouse photographer, Pete Souza. Mostly prime lenses, Canon 5D2, and you can look at all the EXIF data to see which settings, lenses, etc were used. http://www.flickr.com/photos/whitehouse (Same goes for most of the pictures on Flickr, not just those.)

Good luck, enjoy. I think every photographer agrees that they NEVER stop learning, this is such a rewarding and evolving activity, it always challenges us.

littlepilotdude: This is sort of like asking about the meaning of life. It is a huge topic. I'm sure you already realize that a simple Google search will reward you with a mind numbing list of information. If you are trying to turn a hobby into a business, I would suggest you TAKE IT SLOW. Don't spend a lot of money or take out a SBA loan just yet. Try to volunteer your talents to your church, school, scout troop, etc and treat THAT like a business without charging. Do several "jobs" where you have real expectations, a shot list, people depending on you, etc. Find out about equipment limits and failures, dealing with people, trying to get all the shots that are worth selling in the time given, etc. Being able to work with an established professional as an assistant would be ideal but hard to find. How much time can you devote to this?

Doing shoots for others is fun but also hard work and it can be stressful. If it isn't, you either don't care how your work is received or it's not that important in the first place. Believe me, shooting a wedding for money is stressful when you consider the stakes. Thank God there are a million other ways to be a professional besides wedding photography! (For me at least.)

I don't pretend to be an expert by any means but I can tell you based on the many photographers I've known over the years, I know the business and every pro out there will tell you that you'll never get rich and it's a hard business.

There is a lot of yourself in this business. It's a people business first and foremost. You're not selling pictures, you're selling yourself while you make pictures. People will use you because they LIKE YOU, not just for your pictures. The pictures do have to be decent but you could be the best photographer in the world and if you make people feel uncomfortable, they won't come back. OTOH, if your pictures are passable but people really like you, they usually won't care because they enjoy working with you to get their pictures done. Take a look at most of the successful photographers and you see a common theme - they are laid back and easy to be around. They get invited back and sometimes famous people like to hang around them.

There are many true professional veteran photographers around that are leveraging their vast experience to sell training, educational workshops and seminars and books. Joe McNally, David Hobby, Scott Kelby, Darren Rowse, Bryan Peterson, Joel Sartore, Nevada Wier, etc. The list is endless and these names are only the most popular "rock stars" among many successful and talented artists.

Try watching these...
http://movies.netflix.com/WiMovie/At_Close_Range/70063298?locale=en-US
http://dvd.netflix.com/Movie/National_Geographic_The_Photographers/22305499?locale=en-US&trkid=439131&fcld=true

Try this website for some good simple advice...
http://digital-photography-school.com/25-great-photography-tutorials-and-links-from-around-the-web

Good Luck! Let us know what you find or what is working for you!!

Rusty

Botts said:

@vlim what's the body only cost? Just for comparison sake.

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It is €2099.90 as shown here:
http://www.fnac.com/Canon-EOS-6D-Boitier-Nu/a5018616/w-4