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Cgdillan · Jan 22, 2013

This is awesome. Love your editing.

Jan 22, 2013

Here's the B+W 67→77mm Step-up Ring that I use (I also have the 72→77mm ring).

As for filter wrenches, I use the Polaroid ones, ordered from Adorama (link). B&H's, the Adorama-branded ones, and my local shop all have 62-77mm sets (and smaller) - the Polaroid ones are 62-86mm, which I need since I have 82mm filters.

mirekti · Jan 22, 2013

I managed to lose manuals for 568 flashes.

Does anybody know where I could download it from?
I checked the official site and couldn't find it. I remember I saw it somewhere else, even a guy rewrote it a bit, but cannot find it anymore.

davidbellissima · Jan 22, 2013

picturesbyme said:
On a separate note, David, your photos are amazing.

Thanks for the compliment ;D

surfer57 · Jan 22, 2013

Great shots. I'm pretty happy with my decision to pick up the 24-70 and 16-35 for now. I have used the 70-200 VII so I know how amazing it is and that is part of why I was so torn. I'll use the other lens to make some money shooting weddings and what not. The toughest part will be deciding whether to pick up the lens or an SPL waterhousing for the 1DX next.

Jan 22, 2013

neuroanatomist said:
Haven't seen this issue. Perhaps also try clearing your cache. If an image fails to load once, your browser may log that and just display the broken image every subsequent time, even though the image may be able to load at that point. Do note that Vimeo videos do not display within the threads.

Thanks Neuro, I cleared the cache and it seemed to have worked for 90%, a few on some threads do not load still but I can live with that. Thanks

Stuart · Jan 22, 2013

Re: Canon U.S.A. Raises Awareness About Counterfeit Accessories For Digital Cameras And Camcorders A

Counterfeits - fair point - if i'm paying Canon I want Canon.

But 3rd party batteries etc for 20% of the Canon price I get a unit that's rated higher than the Canon one and will 'sometimes' last just as long. Granted the Canon ones may perform a little better toward the end of their lives but not 4 or 5 times better.

3rd party item make photography more enjoyable, Counterfeit items pretending to be Canon are just thieves.

Jan 22, 2013

Its a nice video. I like most about the background it was very choose, different and colorful. If you have make some other video like this post here them.

Eneade · Jan 22, 2013

+1 on using Afma with all my lenses (including the 85 f/1.8 and the Ls).

RMC33 · Jan 22, 2013

AudioGlenn said:
acaurora said:

I had also bought this very same lens from Amazon, and had an issue with it < 1 year of having it. Since it was outside the return policy for Amazon, I sent it to Canon, and they got it back to me within 2 weeks. It has worked beautifully ever since. So even if for some reason Amazon won't help you, Canon will.

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+1

Canon service is pretty awesome. I'm lucky to live a half mile away from the Canon Service Center in Irvine.

Lucky indeed!

SteenerMe · Jan 22, 2013

Just recieved mine last friday. Took about 3 shots to fall in love with it. Shot a wedding on sat. Wanted to use it a lot but was worried about the focus I was getting at 1.2. And I have glass to use for 50mm so inbetween locations I did some test shots and manually adjusted the amfa by using the compare screen on the 5d3. At full zoom I decided -6 looked best. After that and a few test shot I felt comfortable using itfor the rest of the night . I did take 3 shots each time at 1.2 to maximise the turnout potential. Sure many of them were soft but the ones that locked on look fabulous. I haven't taken it off since. The balance on a gripped 5d3 is perfect. I agree the shapness is not there esp compared to the new mk2 zooms but the look of the pictures is unlike any lens I have. The 1.4, to me had no special qualities. The 50L is just bada$$. But now im sure ill wake up in a day or 2 to see the announcement of the mk2....

magnum · Jan 21, 2013

Neuroanatomist,

Thanks. I just noticed it on the DP review specs list (last line) must have overlooked that before. Thanks a million.

SJ · Jan 21, 2013

agierke said:
Hey SJ,

nice work. the only thing i could add is to be a little more careful when doing your post production. you have some "halos" happening around some of your details that can be distracting as it "reveals" your retouching...so to speak. i liken it to watching a movie where you wouldn't want to see a boom sneaking into the frame...it breaks the illusion of that world for the viewer.

also, you could pay some more attention to midtone contrast on some of the photos to reveal more of the detail. here is a quick redo that i did to demo what i am talking about

i used Nik tonal contrast to bring out more detail in the surf and sky but you could also do some selective dodging and burning in PS. to handle the halo of the rock i zoomed in and dodged the midtones of the edge of the rock and then cloned in the sky where it got too bright. always zoom in when you are in PS so that you fill your screen with the area you are working on and always use appropriatley sized brushes for the size of work you are doing.

for me, this allows me to stay focused in the world you are showing me and not have my attention be broken by thoughts like "oh, there's a weird halo on that rock".

Wow, u did it very well, i love it.. thanks for, critique, comment and sharing the tips, i'm very² appreciate it

Don Haines · Jan 21, 2013

For those english speakers....

http://web.media.mit.edu/~raskar/trillionfps/

and it's ONLY .58 trillion frames per second..... guess I won't give up on my Canon yet....

preppyak · Jan 21, 2013

Re: Patent: Noise & Aliasing Reduction for Small Pixels

HurtinMinorKey said:
Maybe you're not counting the gh2 because it's $2000 cheaper..? And it comes nowhere close to the BMC Camera, which is the same price (but very hard to come by). The 5D3 is a great stills cam, arguably the best stills cam in it's price range (i think it is). But it's video is mediocre at best.

One of the things that gets lost in those translations though is sensor size. Both your other examples are working with 2x or 2.4x crop factors; and while the film world is pretty used to not having as shallow a depth of field as the 5dIII can accomplish, it does still have that advantage.

I haven't seen tests, but, I would like to see the 3 compared in lower light scenes. The cameras being cheap is only useful if you aren't spending a ton of money on lighting, etc; so being able to operate in fairly low, natural light would be another plus on the Canon side.

But man, the image the BMCC puts out is pretty impressive

rongage · Jan 21, 2013

Part 3 of 3 - shots from the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit

RMC33 · Jan 21, 2013

joshmurrah said:
My wife bought me a 16-35 II at the LensRental sale last cyber monday. I'm loving the lens, however there's several nicks in the weatherseal gasket on the back.

I'm aware that this is really easy to replace, however I have no idea where to source the gasket part itself.

Does anyone know where/how I can obtain this part?

Has to be sent to Canon if I am not mistaken. That part is integrated into the lens mount.

NormanBates · Jan 21, 2013

quick video about two of the cameras:
https://vimeo.com/57879637

Marsu42 · Jan 21, 2013

Drizzt321 said:
but I thought I read that only the 600EX-RT has the AF Assist with a full spread to properly work for the 5d3. That includes the 430EX.

That's also my information and part of why I got a 600rt ... not that I'd buy a 5d3 now after all but a 6d which is compatible with everything, and on which af assist in low light seems to work without problems.

tomscott · Jan 21, 2013

Have a look in here

http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php?topic=776.0

pierceography · Jan 21, 2013

Thanks for the input, everyone. I wound up ordering the 85mm f/1.2 from B&H for $1,799. Apparently Canon's MAP has retailers showing the MAP until you add it to the cart. I usually prefer ordering from Amazon (can't beat prime shipping), but was out of stock. So B&H it was!

Now I just have to muscle through waiting six business days instead of my usual two day free shipping.

Viggo · Jan 21, 2013

I've had them all several times, and it comes down to one thing, what you shoot.

For when my kids were tiny and just layed there the 85 is true MAGIC, nothing comes close. But then they start to move a little bit and the slow 85-AF makes you want to throw it to the wall.

The 135 is creeamy and sharp even wide open, discreet and light. But for me I found that when I was in a situation where it wasn't too long, it was just to short.

The 70-200 have almost everything, blistering AF, with crazy accuracy, the HIGHLY useful (fullframe) focal length and fantastic IQ. The downsides is that it is a beast, heavy and long and forget discreet. But for me that haven't used zooms for years and years, I see now that I crop A LOT because I can't change focal. The 70-200 isn't as long and useless as one might think, it's actually a great indoor focal length for kids ( as they aren't 180cm).

If I could have whatever I want in the lens world, I would absolutely keep the 85 also, the 135 I find is in between what I want, always, so not for me. and the 70-200 is, now once again, a given and most used lens.

Northstar · Jan 21, 2013

Christian...

Now that you seem to have decided on a 300mm....You mention that a friend sold his 300 2.8 to get the 200 1.8, but have you considered buying a used 300 2.8 IS? Just to be clear, the 300 2.8(which is what you said your friend had)was made from 1988-99, and the 300 2.8 IS was made from 1999-2010 AND not only has IS, but also better IQ compared to the original.(and lighter)

I mention this because you can easily find the 300 2.8 IS version used in very good to excellent condition for about $4000...which is a lot less than $6800..and, if you look at the date code on the lens, you might be able to find one that is only a few years old since they were still making it in 2010.

I like Bryan's review over at the digital picture...

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EF-300mm-f-2.8-L-IS-USM-Lens-Review.aspx

Good luck!

Jan 20, 2013

Enjoy whatever upgrade path you choose, especially since you say you'll be able to add all of the gear by summer.

Last January 2012, my kit was a t2i with 18-55 and 55-250.

Got a tax refund and wanted a 5d2 kit but not quite enough $$$, so purchased a 7d and 17-55 f/2.8.

Fist year of wedding photography, did over 20 weddings, added oben tripod and ballhead per b&h recommendation (love it). Added rx-100 (saved photo and video at 2 different weddings - love it).

Added 5d2 kit which was quickly replaced by 5d3 kit (love it). Decided to raise prices on photography, even if it means loss of jobs. Just booked most expensive job to date yesterday

2013 is for lens upgrades. I already have Elinchrom strobes and Canon flash with modifiers.

Enjoy and have fun on your upgrade path

RMC33 · Jan 20, 2013

Mt Spokane Photography said:
tphillips63 said:

Is there any reason you cannot buy a Canon lens mount gasket and install it on a lens without it? If you wanted better protection at the mount at least you would know it would be the proper material as others have pointed out with something like this you won't know until or unless you get one yourself to try.

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The mount is designed with space for the gasket, but, as others have mentioned, the mount is only one aspect of a weatherproof lens.

It might be even worse than that. Many of the consumer grade lenses move a lot of air out the rear of the lens when zooming. Where will it go if the mount is sealed? That is solved in the design of weather sealed lenses, but might just force dust and dirt innto your sensor and viewfinder big time.

I could see that also during a bulb or long shutter exposure forcing dust and crud into the sensor.

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