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Viggo · Jan 26, 2013

I was absolutely going to sell my 24 f1.4 II for the 24-70, but after using the 24 more again for a period I just realized I could never ever part with it. Although I would also really like to have the 24-70, couldn't be further from each other, but it will take som saving, because, man..

Tried the 24-70 mk2 the other day and yes, it's seriously sharp, but I'm more impressed with the color and contrast compared to the mk1. BUT it isn't anywhere close to being as cool as the 24 f1.4 ;D

Anyway, glad to see DxO score it high since we've always agreed with DxO here on CR :

NormanBates · Jan 26, 2013

ok, so in theory you could make one that allows you to use EF lenses on your EF-S camera without losing FoV

but definitely not with this design: this adapter is actually shorter than a dumb glass-less one

I would think* there must be pretty big downsides to having an actually longer adapter (which is what you need for that EF to EF-S thing) while mantaining infinite focus, plus there's a mirror so you can't end up close to the sensor... I'd pretty much rule it out

* that guess is based on the fact that they had no restritions regarding size, and they ended up with a shorter-than-usual adapter: this must be what gives you the best IQ

Trovador · Jan 25, 2013

SPL said:
Great images Ruddy!

Hey thank you!

Mt Spokane Photography · Jan 25, 2013

Mikael Risedal said:
Why the comparison between a APS sensor and a 24x36 sensor?
If there have been a DR comparison the 5dmk3 had been blowing of the street.Inside the Fuji are a Sony 16 mp with Fujis CFA
Regarding resolution and 16Mp against a 24 x36mm sensor there are now question about the real resolution=.a 2,3 larger sensor area in the Canon 5dmk3 .
so I ask , why comparing a APS sensor with a canon 24x 36mm sensor?

Excellent question. Without knowing the photographer and if he gets compensation for promoting a particular camera, comparisons like that one leave me wondering.

Mt Spokane Photography · Jan 25, 2013

You are Macro focusing, which is always slow. Some lenses do not work well with live view, particularly 3rd party lenses.
The 100mmL is among the fastest, but even it will be slow in liveview. If you have the 100L, set the range limiter to speed things up.
This has nothing to do with the camera, its the macro part that is slow.

triggermike · Jan 25, 2013

I use SmugMug Pro Account and have been happy. Really need to get in there and reorganize and update - but thats my fault!!!! I'll being refining the whole thing in the near future . . .
www.mikefosslerphotography.com

BrandonKing96 · Jan 25, 2013

ishdakuteb said:
M.ST said:

If Canon don´t put a real replacement for the 1Ds on the market, they lose a lot of pros.

Click to expand...

I thought:

1. 1D is crop series
2. 1Ds is full frame series
3. 1DX is end of 1D series with crop

But the pattern was always the 1Ds is more of the Studio 1D, where as the 1D was the fast 1D.
But with the 1Dx, it sort of merged the 2 together to just get the full frame speedy camera.

A proper replacement for the 1Ds should come.

NormanBates · Jan 25, 2013

No, the ones I tested were $5 fotodiox ones, that's why I said cheap resin filters. I have not used hi-tech or lee.

aroo · Jan 25, 2013

Makes perfect sense. Thank you.

sturdiva · Jan 25, 2013

Well, I finally figured out my FoCal issues w/the 5d3. It's snowing here in the Baltimore area and that gave me a bit of down time to spend playing with it. Hopefully this will help others out if they are having a similar problem.

It seems that FoCal will not perform the phase detect autofocus step if the AF-ON button is not configured to "Metering and AF start". I had mine set to AE lock (hold).

I've e-mailed their support, and hopefully this will be added to the configuration changes the program makes before it runs it's tests.

RustyTheGeek · Jan 25, 2013

I kind of enjoyed reading those admin posts. I thought it was an interesting way to keep the forum transparent and educate the users on what the moderators have to put up with and the challenges and amount of time/effort is spent running an active forum such as this. I didn't really see much in the way of stuff that needed to be confidential. Even the discussions about problem users was kept on a professional and matter of fact level. If problem users don't want to read about themselves in the admin threads, don't be problem users!

So I guess my point is that perhaps the mods/admins should consider making those threads public again, just restrict write access to the mods/admins. Nothing says you can't still have a private thread for the really sensitive or security related things.

Just my 2c.

Jan 25, 2013

One thing I like about the Toploader Pro bags (and ThinkTank's equivalent) is that the bag sized for a big white zoom also holds two 'regular' lenses. For example, right now I've got a 135L in the bottom, a padded divider, then the 1D X with 24-105L mounted, and a 600EX-RT in a Quick Flex 75 pouch SlipLock'd to the side.

chauncey · Jan 25, 2013

I use a 1DsMkIII and it often misses it's AF. Have done the micro focus adjustment route with mixed results, and am wondering if my experiences are normal.
Adjusting a 300 2.8 lens for spot-on focus at 60 yards results in front focusing at 20 yards. Is anyone else finding this feature is distance depentent?

Viggo · Jan 25, 2013

Oh yes, please, EG-S support!! and for ME it has nothing to do with MF or liveview focusing manual primes, although I might consider buying back the Zeiss 28mm f2 (faaantastically fun lens). It just has everything to do with being able to CLEARLY see where my 1.2 dof is put and when tracking to see when I need to push or wait. For composition it's absolutely crucial and although I have a feel for the dof, there are very small changes that could lift an image IF I could see. Holding the camera out from the eye in LV? No thanks...

Jan 25, 2013

Insure your gear, make sure you read the policy and that it covers business use, applies world wide, and offers replacement value coverage. That's question 3, but it should be step 1.

You might consider a hard case for your gear. When I travel, I pack my camera gear in a Lowepro Flipside 300 or 400 AW, or a DSLR Video Fastpack 250 AW (depending on how much gear), and then I pack that loaded bag inside a Pelican Storm im2500 hard case, with a pair of TamperSeal TSA SearchAlert Extended Hasp locks along. That way, I have the gear protected in case I'm forced to check the bag (late boarding or small regional planes with limited stowage), I have a secure case to lock up the gear in a hotel, and I still have an easy way to carry it around at my destination.

Welcome, and have a great trip!

Jan 25, 2013

I'm goign to spend all mine on crack cocaine, oh wait, I'm not getting any tax return- dang it! I wanted ot be a drug addict! Shucks!

gary · Jan 25, 2013

Absolutely the 24-105 as a kit with the mkiii. I did it this way and have not looked back an excellent lens with great versatility. The price will fall well within your range on todays prices.

bjd · Jan 25, 2013

Hector1970 said:
I was looking for a spot to place this so I created a new subject called Abstract Interiors.
This is the inside of a Hotel in Cork City Ireland shot with a Fisheye Lens.
It reminded me of something out of a Stanley Kubrick movie.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/fergalocallaghan/8264366397/#in/photostream
Would love to get some comments or some other abstract interiors.

Stairs!

ewg963 · Jan 25, 2013

neuroanatomist said:
Ahhh, now I see the issue. Yes, that's true - I suppose it's a result of the transmissive LCD. The older cameras you mention have the AF points etched onto the focus screen - they're always 'on' and because of the etching, when illuminated, the light hits them in such a way that pretty much only the selected AF point lights up. With the transmissive LCD, when it's illuminated the selected AF point(s) are 'lit' but to a lesser extent the whole VF glows red. That is a bit distracting, sort of like wearing rose-colored glasses or suffering from a bad hangover. That glow also mucks with the metering, which is why it turns off after AF lock, and why the AI Servo 'fix' is the illumination blinking on/off rather than steady.

Personally, while the transmissive LCD has some drawbacks, I think those are outweighed by the benefits of AF point display flexibility, on-demand grid display, etc.

+1

pakosouthpark · Jan 25, 2013

got my gear in the end from ukdigital cameras, was great to deal with them, very helpful, and very friendly on the phone!

and really happy with the camera, haven't tested fully as haven't had much time but going to richmond park in london this weekend to take some shots

has anyone been there?

Jan 25, 2013

Hello together,

im just new here, but I want to show you some Videos I made a few weeks ago.

http://frari-art.de/spiegelschlag-und-blendenlamellen/

Here you can see the Mittor of a EOS 450d DSLR in HighSpeed and the Aperture of an EF 85/1.8 Lens.

The Mirror Video was taken at ca. 6.000 fps with an Time of 1/160 Sec.
The Video fpr the Aperture was taken at 6.000 fps with 1/4000 and a Aperture of 22.

The Original Videos are just 0.6 seconds and take about 5GB each Space on the drives.

Hope its interesting for you!

Kind Regards
Frank

Marsu42 · Jan 25, 2013

Mantanuska said:
the T4i does not do anything other than full stop ISOs

... unless of course you take a few minutest to install Magic Lantern which is said to have even some other interesting features next to custom iso settings

Jan 25, 2013

Canon 1Dx and 1Dc.
The firmware price...

http://wolfcrow.com/blog/canon-1dc-vs-1dx/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=canon-1dc-vs-1dx

icantpickaname13 · Jan 25, 2013

beansauce said:
5. You can't beat a 5D2 with 24-105 kit for $2299. IT WAS A STEAL... THANKS AMAZON!!!!!
6. The money saved allowed me to justify a 70-200L IS II.

Actually you can: http://www.canonrumors.com/2013/01/deal-canon-eos-6d-bundles-at-bh-photo/
6D for $2499 (With no tax which Amazon does have in my state and 2% =$49.98 in B&H rewards and another 2% from my credit card company)
But please hook me up with your link for a $100-200 70-200 2.8L ISII because that's a steal!

Also: for those saying CF>SD and it will cost a fortune for new cards have you looked up prices for SD online lately? One quick search and $59.95 for a 64GB sandisk extreme (about 2,500 RAWs) from B&H with 45mb/s so if you can afford a Canon Full frame in any flavor I'd say you can afford a few SD's ???

digital paradise · Jan 24, 2013

It is legit. Happened to a member at POTN and was raked through the coals but came out clean.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1264733

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