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Mar 31, 2012

I found an update to ACR version 6.7. It's essentially in its final testing phase before Adobe makes the official release.

http://www.fotocare.com/blog/foto-coach/canon-5d-mk-iii-early-workflow/

macrodust · Mar 31, 2012

I have been using the 28 1.8 on my 7D for a while as well and been fairly pleased with it. More because of its focal length and speed than the IQ it produces though. I just upgrade to the 5DIII and when I was trying out the cam in the store I had the chance to do that in combination with the 35L, and wow, what a difference! I first thought it was entirely because i was trying it on a better camera, so I tried it with my 7D instead and it's also a great combo! A huge improvement on the 28. Colours, contrast, sharpness, bokeh and build. You name it! think you would be very happy with it. It's my next purchase as well!

darash · Mar 31, 2012

I just got my kit lens in malaysia and everything was there. They even let me test a few to make sure I'm satisfied before I pay. Apparently, he had quite a few in stock.

Marsu42 · Mar 31, 2012

keithdog said:
Grain is minimal, even going up to 6400 ISO. Heck. I've got to 12,800 and it isn't that bad.

I'm happy that there's another happy 60d user around, welcome to the forum

... but at the same time I have to mention that high iso with the current 18mp sensor is only usable with heavy noise reduction, and the resulting sharpness decrease only allows for small print sizes like web or newspaper.

keithdog said:
Maybe you should work with it a bit more before you spend thousands and get pretty much the same results.

... and thanks for pointing this out again: spending money does not replace knowledge of one's gear.

nikkito · Mar 31, 2012

Hell yeah! What an offer

I'll take two

Mar 31, 2012

If money is an object go with the 50mm f1.4! It's a great lense that'll give you great results on a full frame camera. If you don't mind spending money and want the best canon lenses money can buy follow the previous posters advice, shoot your zoom and see which focal length you use most and get the according L- prime.

Happy shooting!

Mar 31, 2012

I have the Tamron SP AF aspherical Di LD (if)17-35mm 2.8-4, which I did use (not much) with my 5D classic, I'll be e-baying it soon, I really prefer Canon L glass.

Mar 31, 2012

Its a 4 way test at different ISO's between the 5DMKII & 5DMKIII & the D800 & D4
http://cameratown.com/tv/?dlink=513

epsiloneri · Mar 31, 2012

I don't do fashion photography myself (though I do astrophotography), but a fast normal zoom is a very good general purpose lens. The Tamron is as good value as it gets in this respect, and the f/2.8 will come in handy (as will the quality boost from the kit lens, if you have one). If you want shallower DoF you have your 50/1.8. For situations when f/2.8 is not enough light-gathering power and/or you need smaller aperture for deeper focus field, then a good flash comes to rescue. You can also use it for creative lighting with remote release (for a few $$; check out Syl Arena's popular book Speedliter's Handbook: Learning to Craft Light with Canon Speedlites). I don't think there are better options for your budget.

Arkarch · Mar 31, 2012

EYEONE said:
LetTheRightLensIn said:

well_dunno said:

If I am not mistaken, they carry out the testing with RAW, so maybe the issue with DPP is holding them back...

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They don't use RAW converters, that's not an even test. They just look at the RAWs themselves, not converted or touched by anything.

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Perhaps, but you can't even look at a RAW without an update.

Yep, I am sure their testing works directly off the RAWs.

The consumer software I mention does all the NR and other adjustments on the RAW - the beauty of their software. I use it on images I plan to work on. Some of the best tools I have used on 7D RAWs.

jlev23 · Mar 31, 2012

Bosman said:
jlev23 said:

kidnaper said:

That's how it saves for me too, and I like it. The RAWs to the CF and the jpegs to SD. Having the processed HDR on both cards makes sorting through a couple hundred RAWs by name and jumping to the jpeg instantly tells me "the three before this made me" so I know what three pictures were bracketed to make the HDR in post myself.

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yeah, thats all fine about the HDR jpeg being on the CF too, i don't mind that.
its the 3 extra jpegs that mirror the bracketed raw that wind up on the SD card along with the HDR jpeg.
even though the camera is set to take raw only.

but like i said, if i don't choose to separate onto two different cards, the mirroring jpegs don't exist.

what I'm looking for is the whole raw bracketed shots and the HDR jpeg to save on the CF and
just the HDR jpeg saving on the SD...
i can't explain why its making and saving 3 jpegs that mirror the bracketed raw onto the SD card as well???

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I did read in the manual that it can't make an hdr raw file but it will make a jpeg of the 3 raws together which makes sense.

yes i read that too, but that doesn't explain why when i choose to separate raws and jpegs on the media, and i choose to shoot RAW only, in hopes of just one jpeg on the sd card...it makes 4 jpegs per shot(one HDR)...and if i choose the standard way of storing media(one card) it just makes the 3 bracketed raws and one jpeg(HDR).

msdarkroom · Mar 30, 2012

Vignetting is a darkening of the non-center portions of an image. Correction of this, by definition, would make the image brighter. That is what you are seeing on the histogram.

ScottyP · Mar 30, 2012

Thanks anyway though.

Mt Spokane Photography · Mar 30, 2012

They seem to be running rebates frequently. They used to have one in the spring and one in fall/winter. I suspect that the almoust continuous rebates are because they work to boost sales, and that sales are slow due to the economic climate.

Don't expect rebates on new models.

ScottyP · Mar 30, 2012

unfocused said:
Of course this is legal. Canon has the right to set the price they will sell their product at, just as any commercial photographer can set his or her price for photographs.

Companies have the right to set the terms of their agreement with retailers and retailers who don't accept the terms have the right to refuse to offer the product for sale. Apple, Adobe, Microsoft and hundreds upon hundreds of other companies set the price that retailers can sell their products at.

You can't collude with competitors to fix the price of all the available cameras. But each manufacturer is free to charge whatever they want. Just as consumers are free to buy or not buy the product at the price the manufacturer sets.

Canon has apparently made a decision to tighten up the pricing that dealers can offer on their products. The most likely reason is that Canon wants to protect its network of dealers from unfair competition by outfits like Amazon, that don't have a physical presence and don't pay taxes. They can't do anything to force Amazon to pay taxes, but they can give their responsible dealers a fair opportunity to compete against the vultures.

Correct. Somewhat irritating to those of us who like to shop bargains online, but entirely legal.

Mt Spokane Photography · Mar 30, 2012

This topic has been moved to Third Party Manufacturers.

http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php?topic=5136.0

rambarra · Mar 30, 2012

i have one 24 1.4 II to sell BTW. Perfect condition, barely used since I prefer the zeiss 21 for landscape

Mar 30, 2012

sanjosedave said:
In my film days I used to shoot Kodachrome 25 or 64, and low ISO Kodacolor, mostly landscapes. I liked the fine detail.

The threads always talk about high ISO and low noise, but, what about low ISO and no noise? I, and, probably others, are willing to use a tripod and shoot at low ISO.

But, then, my understanding of digital vs film is just beginning. I use a G11 and a 60D

We seem to be living in an era where people want to shoot 10+ fps at candle light... The last few weeks have witnessed discussions where people looking for fine detail and high dynamic-range were made fun of...

Good luck in your search! Tell me if you find anything...

Mar 30, 2012

Actually, the illumination function for AF is very limited right now (I would call it broken)

Here is the reply I got from Canon support:

Dear [mtavel]:

We appreciate your continued correspondence regarding AF point visibility on your EOS 5D Mark III.

The autofocus points will only illuminate AFTER focus is achieved. I can understand where it would be difficult to see the AF points in low light. Hopefully, with enough feedback from our customers, our engineers may be able to develop some fix or implement an option to better illuminate the AF points prior autofocus is locked.

Please let us know if we can be of any further assistance with your EOS 5D Mark III. Thank you for choosing Canon.

Sincerely,

Rxxxxx
Technical Support Representative

Steb · Mar 30, 2012

Just to let the german readers know... Canon started to deliver the 5D3 here. My local dealer told me by mail they will arrive beginning of next week and called me a little bit later to tell me they already received a few. I picked up mine some hours ago.

Mar 30, 2012

call cameta and ber-bros in westbury, you can probably pick it up at there stores in amityville, ny

Mt Spokane Photography · Mar 30, 2012

I've been working my way thru the manual, its tough to read it all, but if I don't I'll miss something useful. I did read the instructions to use the Q button, but I don't do video, so it did not apply to me. I have about half of the manual to go.

Meanwhile, I use the MK III much as I did my MK II, I have not used any advanced features yet.

Mar 30, 2012

It's rumored that Sony will be introducing this at NAB 2012:

The Sony NEX FS700 – 4K for $8k (EOSHD)

We'll see if Canon can up the ante. 8)

Mar 30, 2012

I guess it'll depend on how long the 5dII sticks around, like someone mentioned above. At around $2000-2300 it fits the gap pretty well.

As a fellow 40D user, like the OP, I am thoroughly excited to take the big upgrade from crop sensor to 5dIII!

Mar 30, 2012

My 1D4 will get a real run with the AV method as I am going to MotoX on Sunday which will be in and out of shade.

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