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Matthew19 · Apr 17, 2012

I've done 2 video shoots with the unified version on my 5d. No real problems. Once my battery drained overnight, thats about it. Main advantage for me has been the 2.35 crop marks plus the ability to custom white balance and then edit that custom balance, works great under fluorescent lights.

Apr 17, 2012

LetTheRightLensIn said:
combo of 1/3 below ISOs being cleaner with more DR than ones 2/3 below and probably moreso with the switching on of heavy-handed 5D3 NR, why I avoid standard NR at all costs, too plasticky at any ISO, even at ISO100.

I would suspect this is the case.

Marsu42 · Apr 17, 2012

LetTheRightLensIn said:
at least some companies are being less than boring

Indeed, that's just what I was thinking, too when I read this. And it is what I am missing from Canon, e.g. when reading the 5d3 specs. Nikon D800 has face detection and the like, but Canon seems to be quite conservative here except putting in newbie features like the "creative zone" on the 60d. I'm not a pro (yet), and thus I'd like to see more innovation to play with and I like magic lantern - the camera body has a built-in computer, why not use it?

Apr 17, 2012

Sure there are plenty of people that would love 24fps continual shooting for photography, but then does that make you a good photographer if you are basically shooting video and snipping the best bits?
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The 1DX shoots half cinema frame rate right now at full raw. Is that OK with you? Will it not be OK when the 1DXII comes out in 2016 and shoots 30fps? Or is there something sacred about holding down a shutter button in burst mode vs. hitting a record button?

What makes me a great photographer is that I supply great images that sell. And "snipping the best bits" is exactly what you do whenever you shoot a continuous burst at whatever frame rate your imaging device can handle. In a practical sense, there is no difference between a record button and a shutter button.

Ya know what? I've answered my own questions about whether this would be good for sports, and the answer is hell yes, as long as the image quality standards are met for my clientel. End of story.

swrightgfx · Apr 17, 2012

Good afternoon,

http://www.wipo.int/patentscope/search/en/detail.jsf?docId=WO2012026074&tab=FullText

I came across this patent for what appears to be plans for a (most likely CCD) Four-Thirds or APS-C sensor "and camera." (The bottom flowchart almost gives the illusion of a large-sensor camcorder, but I am sure the orientation of the layout is not necessarily indicative of the device layout.)

Note the sensor "thickness" chart goes all the way to full-frame but the proceeding claims relate only to Four-Thirds, APS-C and 1/2.5" (the latter a call back to point-and-shoots like the IXUS 800/850 IS).

Claim 6
The image pickup device according to any one of Claims 3 to 5, wherein the image pickup element chip has a size corresponding to the size of a Four Thirds chip, and each of the thickness T1 of the silicon substrate in the first area and the thickness T2 of the silicon substrate in the second area is equal to or greater than 0.4 mm.
Claim 7
The image pickup device according to any one of Claims 3 to 5, wherein the image pickup element chip has a size corresponding to the size of an APS-C chip, and each of the thickness T1 of the silicon substrate in the first area and the thickness T2 of the silicon substrate in the second area is equal to or greater than 0.6 mm.
Claim 8
The image pickup device according to any one of Claims 3 to 7, wherein in the orthogonal projection that is orthogonal with respect to the transparent member, the relationship between the thickness T2 and the width W2 of the silicon substrate in the second area satisfies expressions (2) and (3):
Claim 9
The image pickup device according to any one of Claims 3 to 5, wherein the image pickup element chip has a size corresponding to the size of a Four Thirds chip, the thickness T2 of the silicon substrate in the second area is equal to or greater than 0.4 mm, and the width W2 of the silicon substrate in the second area is equal to or greater than 1.0 mm.
Claim 10
The image pickup device according to any one of Claims 3 to 5, wherein the image pickup element chip has a size corresponding to the size of an APS-C chip, the thickness T2 of the silicon substrate in the second area is equal to or greater than 0.6 mm, and the width W2 of the silicon substrate in the second area is equal to or greater than 1.4 mm.
Claim 11
The image pickup device according to any one of Claims 3 to 5, wherein the image pickup element chip has a size corresponding to the size of a 1/2.5-inch chip, the thickness T2 of the silicon substrate in the second area is equal to or greater than 0.1 mm, and the width W2 of the silicon substrate in the second area is equal to or greater than 0.4 mm.

While the patent relates to a "solution to a problem," it seems to me to be a completely new design - a solution to a problem you would expect to include additions and not a complete redesign.

Scott

Axilrod · Apr 16, 2012

All of them look pretty amazing, and I'm curious to see what the bokeh looks like with that 18 blade iris on the 70-200!
The CP.2 Superspeeds look awesome, $5000 for a T1.5 cinema lens is pretty reasonable for what they are.

http://www.dslrnewsshooter.com/2012/04/16/nab-2012-new-zeiss-lenses-including-the-70-200-t2-9-15mm-and-135mm-compact-primes-and-cp-2-superspeeds/

bvukich · Apr 16, 2012

I think we've had about enough of this. Locking thread.

unfocused · Apr 16, 2012

Not really a photo course, but I highly recommend getting on the Photoflex.com mailing list. The have great lessons and they are free. Also recommend Strobist. (I am assuming you want technical lessons, as opposed to history and aesthetics, which is a personal interest of mine).

RunAndGun · Apr 16, 2012

My 5DMKIII images on the latest DPP(3.11.26) still are not as sharp as viewing them with Image Browser. Maybe that's why they haven't posted it on Canon's US website...

Bosman · Apr 16, 2012

I recommend just using your histogram and another level past that the color histogram. This will ensure even your colors aren't clipped.

JR · Apr 16, 2012

briansquibb said:
V8Beast said:

briansquibb said:

Just slightly off topic - the 1Ds3 renders reds better than any other Canon I have seen. I would say that images dont look flat here either

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I demand more evidence. If I wanted to be teased, I'd find me a girl that's "waiting until marriage." The wife probably wouldn't approve of that plan, though.

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Well, i like this red too! That's it i am getting a 1ds3!

As you guys can see, all this wait for the 1DX has made me very fragile!

Chewy734 · Apr 16, 2012

ramon123 said:
what does a "recall" actually mean?

1. that the cameras get returned and everyone gets a full refund and can choose to buy the newly fixed model if they wish when it comes out

2. that it gets sent in for a service to fix the issue

2

Apr 16, 2012

What is it about the 7D that makes you want to use it as your vacation video camera? Think about what those precious memories mean to people who don't care about cinematic depth of field. Be honest--that shallow dof is the only reason any of us care about these cameras. In every other way, they are marginal to downright crappy. It's getting old. If you want to capture fleeting moments on your vacation, I can't think of a worse choice than a dslr. Get a Vixia or something and have fun.

Apr 16, 2012

t.linn said:
This print area restriction is the reason I ultimately returned the huge Pro-1 and purchased a ginormous iPF6300 in its place. Don't get me wrong. I thought the Pro-1 was a great printer: beautiful output, beautiful design, very well built. I just didn't want to pay $1,000 for a printer that couldn't print an 11x17 image on any of my favorite papers. For less than $2,000 (after rebates and trade in's), the iPF6300 is in a different league in every area but image quality.

The iPF6300 for less than $2,000?? Unbelievable! What's the standard price at your place? Here in Switzerland it's around US$3,200 and in Australia where I will live soon it's around US$5,200!!! At least that's the prices I've found so far on the internet. Does anyone from Australia have a good source or know a good place where to buy a large format printer? Ideas about prices? I'll be living near Cairns...

Apr 16, 2012

a similar thread http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php?topic=4791.135
it seems that mine 983xx will be on the fifth shipment

dlleno · Apr 16, 2012

I do acknowledge that even on on a rumors board may be difficult to distinguish between amusing speculation or even overactive imagination

. But this is a rumors board -- where speculation about things unknown is acceptable. If the speculation that 7D might have been a marketing experiment is too astonishing, or if there is some rule that speculation has to be accompanied by a certain reverence for a company that always anticipates the market correctly and never balances volume with margin to maximize profit, then peace be unto you. I was only implying that not all up-sells make more profit, and that companies do look at sales data to evaluate their product line strategy.

not everyone on a rumors board posts because they think they are right or to convince others of the same.

TrumpetPower! · Apr 16, 2012

ramon123 said:
People who shoot in harsh light or use the LCD back light frequently can have a blemish in their usage of this camera.

Only if you're making unfocused macro shots of the inside of your lens cap.

No, really. About the only real-world scene where the light leak would be an issue is on a moonless night where the stars are the only source of illumination. Once you've even got a half a moon, the moon's illumination swamps the light leak. And a moonless night is not only several stops below the published effective EV range of the meter, it's a few stops below the presumed noise floor of the meter's sensor.

Even a moonlit night is too dark to reliably meter, even with a top-of-the-line Sekonic...so you're upset about the camera's built-in meter to perform dramatically better than a purpose-built tool that costs as much as the kit lens...why, exactly?

Cheers,

b&

EOBeav · Apr 16, 2012

Mt Spokane Photography said:
All lenses have inconsistent autofocus, and the lower cost ones are the worst.

In a round-about way, that was probably the point I was getting at. I know enough about my lens flaws to be able to capitalize on it's strong features.

Extreme care is needed to make sure that movement or vibration is not affecting the results, just someone walking on a wooden house floor will cause noticible AF issues.

Another excellent point. Whenever I see a focusing issue, I try to determine whether it's not sharp where I aimed it (misplaced focal point), or not sharp anywhere (movement/vibration). After 1000's of images taken between my two dslr's, I've finally figured out the difference.

Its a good idea to take several shots when you can, about one in 3 or 5 can be out enough to where its really bad.

Yes, "when you can." When I shoot small children, that plan goes out the window.

Maybe we've come to expect too much of AF?

Apr 16, 2012

Even for the Pro market, Canon is pricing themselves out of consideration.

Joe Marine, who writes a popular blog at nofilmschool.com wrote his observation at NAB this past weekend on the Pro video market. When it came to Canon at NAB, he was very un-enthusiastic. He wrote:

"What’s Canon doing? I’m not really sure, but they are certainly pricing themselves out of the market in features alone. Both of their new cameras are going to produce amazing images, but their top-of-the-line camera should really be much more comparable to the F65 or the Epic. If you’re going to make a camera that expensive, it makes sense to me that you would go all out and put the biggest sensor and the highest bit depth and frame rates that you can into it. The C500 fits much, much better as a $15,000 camera, and the 1DC should be half that price at around $7,500 (closer to the FS700). If they released those new cameras at those prices it would make a lot more sense. Sony’s offerings are cheaper and more fully featured. This is not a statement for Sony and against Canon, it’s merely an observation that on price alone, the specs just don’t add up."

Of course Sony, who is about to release the ground breaking FS700 at an amazingly affordable price has received heaps of praise on the internet forums from video people, while Canon has been bashed to death for their outrageous pricing and lackluster specs. Just goes to show that YES, consumers and professionals alike appreciate good value and can spot overpriced, under-spec'd products very quickly.

I really wanted to stay with Canon and I had about $8K or so to spend on a video camera, but I'm going to have to jump ship to the Sony FS700. I just can't wait any longer for Canon to release something in the $5K to $9K range that is worth buying. Thank God for electronic lens adaptors, so I can use EOS lenses on the sony.

Dylan777 · Apr 16, 2012

Thanks guys,
Your feedbacks are very appreciated.

I pulled a trigger on 16-35 II

and

B&W filter
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/756819-REG/B_W_66_1066112_82mm_XS_Pro_NANO_Clear.html

TrumpetPower! · Apr 16, 2012

There's also a big question as to whether or not you're looking for the camera to capture pleasing color and for the printer to accurately reproduce what you see on screen after making it look the way you want in Photoshop, or if you want (as much as is possible) colorimetrically-accurate results from capture through print (such as if you're making giclée prints or doing certain types of product photography).

If it's the former, whatever you're doing today with Illustrator should also work for photography, or at least it'll work as well as your current results.

If it's the latter...well, welcome to the rabbit hole. It's a very steep and very long learning curve, with all sorts of pitfalls at every step. You will go insane if your standards and / or the standards of of your clients are anything more than, "Eh, close enough."

Your best bet to get started is with an Xrite package that includes an i1 Pro spectrophotometer and a camera profiling kit. There are alternatives that both cost less and produce better results, but that'll get you off the ground in the shortest amount of time with the least amount of hair loss, and the spectrophotometer is an investment that will last basically forever (even if you ditch the software sooner rather than later). And, who knows? The entry-level kit may well meet all your needs.

Good luck...you'll need it....

Cheers,

b&

koolman · Apr 16, 2012

I have the 550d and Samyang 14mm MF lens. I highly recommend this lens. Colors and image are really special.
For such a wide angle, the MF is no issue as I mostly use it f/5.6 and smaller. You can fine tune focus in LV.

swrightgfx · Apr 16, 2012

Marsu42 said:
With my limited budget, I'd be be not very happy if I get a 35L that has been in production for quite a long time the day before the 35L2 is announced. If I knew there was an "update" coming, I'd rather wait and buy an used 35L1 for a lower price - so please sell it once the new version arrives, will you ?

Well that is just it, the price probably won't drop that much. The 35 1.4L "I" goes anywhere between AU$1300-2000 and it is widely expected that the 35 1.4L "II" will go for AU$2300-2500+. Without major improvement, this will actually probably make the price of old-stock 35 1.4L "I" increase to or at least hold ground at an average ~$1500 as everyone rushes to it before it is sold out. Look at the 5D Mark II running alongside Mark III - it has barely shifted price and in some stores actually increased as people have mass-bought, thinking it good value compared to the 5D Mark III which, in the same way lenses do, will hold at MSRP/RRP for a considerable length of time.

Marsu42 said:
Imho the one thing that does justify an "update" is a sturdier construction and weather sealing - the latter should go without saying with any lens costing 1000+ bucks because missing weather sealing (as well as a plastic body, see 100L) threatens the investment under harsh conditions.

Indeed, can't argue with you here - weather-sealing would indeed be welcome. It isn't so much an issue all the time, but the last thing you want is some water creeping in to your $1000+ lens. Ouch. So, short answer, if you want me to sell you my 35 1.4L, call Canon JP and ask to speak to the weather-sealing department. If that fails, wait for it to rain and I will sell you it as a lens cup, pre-filled with fresh rainwater.

swrightgfx · Apr 16, 2012

Depends on what you shoot really. But from what you have said, I gather you want to shoot a bit of everything.

Personally, I have:

Prime
35 1.4L
50 1.4
85 1.8
100 2.8L

Zoom
17-40 4.0L

I find this covers most of my desired range, but plan to get a 70-200 for those moments you don't have time to switch lenses or need some additional reach.

Apr 16, 2012

Re: Are the new 5D Mark III's being recalled?

better to contact canon australia, told them canon us announced this problem and ask them for solution. more people request, faster they respond.

te4o said:
revup67 said:

te4o - not sure if you saw this but just an FYI

Please register the EOS 5D Mark III. By registering, we will be able to notify you via email when service updates are available. If you already registered, please ensure you are opted-in to receive the notification.

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http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/registration/professional/professional_cameras/digital_slr_cameras/eos_5d_mark_iii

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Thanks revup, I noticed that but I can't register with Canon USA as I live and shoot in Australia. Just trying to figure out whether Canon Australia has light leak knowledge too.

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