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davechng · Oct 10, 2016

Hurricane Season in US East COast with HUrricane Mathew .... most Aircraft evacuated to different parts of US including NAS Ft worth ( KNFW)

We were fortunate to host some of NAS Jacksonville's P-8A , 93rd FS Makos F-16 and VMFA-251 Tbolts F-18

on that day we also caught some local 457th FS F-16, C130 and Lockheed martin F-16V test flights

Please click here for the detail report with all the aircraft photo and actions

http://airwingspotter.com/hurricane-mathew-evacuation-to-nas-ft-worth/

Here are some teaser pic

DaveC

Canon Rumors · Oct 10, 2016

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Australia is as diverse a country as it is vast. Across its breadth, we enjoy a huge variety of landscapes, city scapes and architecture, cultures and communities, sports and passions that make where we live special.</p>
<p>In the spirit of <em>No One Sees It Like You</em>, Canon wants to help all Australian’s capture and share their local community as they see it – that’s the real Australia.</p>
<p>Launching on 10 October 2016, Snap Australia is a four week program through the network of 108 individual News Community Media and their associated websites and social media channels. Each week, you will have the opportunity to shoot practice briefs in the lead up to the big day on 16 November.</p>
<p>Helping you take photos that show Australia in its best light, the Canon Collective Ambassadors in each state will give you simple tips and inspiration through editorials in your local newspaper and online in short videos.</p>
<p>“Snap Australia is a great opportunity to grab your camera and show your community in its best light to the rest of Australia and the world,” says Steve Loughran, General Manager of the <a href="https://www.canon.com.au/en-AU/Personal/imageSpectrum/Community/collective-home" target="_blank">Canon Collective</a>. “We’re looking forward to helping people with simple pointers to take shots that bring out the stories, characters, beauty and passions that make up a community. And because everyone sees things differently, we’ll see loads of unique perspectives come through which is really exciting.” Keep an eye out for us in your <a href="http://www.newscorpaustralia.com/local" target="_blank">News Community Media</a> newspaper – online or in print – and to get involved just visit <a href="http://www.snapaustralia.com.au/" target="_blank">snapaustralia.com.au</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Where is Snap Australia taking place?</strong></p>
<p>The Snap Australia program is a News Community Media program comprising the five community publishing divisions in Sydney/Central Coast, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth.</p>
<p><strong>How do I get involved?</strong></p>
<p>Keep an eye out for the weekly brief in your News Community Media newspaper or visit <a href="http://www.snapaustralia.com.au/" target="_blank">snapaustralia.com.au</a></p>
<p><strong>Who are the Canon Collective?</strong></p>
<p>The Canon Collective provide people with a range of unique experiences to learn and practice photographic skills together, regardless of age or skill. Why not come and join us?</p>
<ul>
<li>Enjoy unique photography experiences</li>
<li>Meet passionate people</li>
<li>Try the latest Canon gear</li>
</ul>
<p>Take a look at the <a href="https://www.canon.com.au/en-AU/Personal/imageSpectrum/Community/collective-home/Collective-Events" target="_blank">Canon Collective site</a> and select your location for photography events near you.</p>
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enice128 · Oct 10, 2016

Just need some quick advice on a last minute engagement shoot i have tonite! I'm shooting in an indoor ice rink for a friend for about an hour or so which i know can be difficult due to the white ice! I have used Kelvin in the past on my past camera bodies but unsure if my 1Dx has this? If so then i would say thats the way to go...but if not should i simply use AWB & shoot in RAW rather than jpeg? Thanks in advance for any help &/or camera settings!!!!

Cory · Oct 10, 2016

Due to space had to use my Canon 50 1.8 STM for a portrait session and it turned out enormously well. Shocking, in fact, for a $150 lens.
But, whenever possible, I do like that 85mm length and currently have the Canon 1.8. Hardly ever use anything under 2.8 (except for indoor sports in terribly lit gyms). The upcoming Sigma looks incredible, but I really don't need 1.4 and it looks huge. The 50-100 makes a massive amount of sense, but it's also sort of big (although not ruling it out entirely in light of probably sticking with crop).
With that, though, has anyone ever switched from the Canon 1.8 to the new Tamron 1.8 and, if so, were you glad you did?
Thanks.

Eugene · Oct 10, 2016

Hey guys,
I made a film a few months back that made use of "fake" slow motion using the 5D mark ii. We had the actors act out the punch in slow motion and sped up certain parts of it in post - I think it turned out pretty good after adding some sound effects!

Check it out: https://youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=pstY01FXR4c
And also check out behind the scenes if you wanna see more

Let me know what you think!
Eugene

Viggo · Oct 9, 2016

Hi guys!

I recently bought a 85mm f1.8. I actually like it, to my surprise better than I liked the L, but there's one BIG issue; I needs a lot of contrast to focus. I mean, I can use One Shot in very dark settings and nail focus easily. But faces in normal flat outdoors light and what I consider bright and normal indoor light it just doesn't hit at all. No use to have the faster AF when it doesn't lock at all.

Is this normal with it?

I tried 20 shots of my daughter with a B1 light and not one shot has sharp eyes. I then switched on the modeling light and suddenly everything is sharp and great. Went out with my son an hour or so before sunset and I didn't have a single sharp shot. And again using One Shot and a very contrasty subject in the same light works.

curby · Oct 8, 2016

So I recently came across a Kickstarter for couplers/connectors to make things out of EMT conduit. (I'm not here to shill for them so I'm not going to link them; I bet you can find it if you search, or PM me.)

It got me thinking though: does anyone use pipe/conduit to make supports or backdrop holders, etc.? I'm wondering if folks here have tips or tricks for doing such things. What materials do you use? Did you design it to be broken down between sessions or is it always "up"?

It's not nearly as travel-friendly as a traditional three-legged light stand, but possibly more stable and versatile depending on design? Maybe cheaper too. Even a reasonably cheap Impact background support system is over $100.

Or maybe I'm nuts for even considering this stuff. I'm sure you'll let me know if so.

Alejandro · Oct 7, 2016

¿Have you seen the digital picture lenses image comparison between the 70-300 IS USM and the 70-200 F/4L on the 5DS R?

(http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/ISO-12233-Sample-Crops.aspx?Lens=358&Camera=979&Sample=0&FLI=3&API=1&LensComp=104&CameraComp=979&SampleComp=0&FLIComp=4&APIComp=0)

Wide open at @200 (f/5 for the 70-300 and f/4 for the 70-200), the first one wins. Now im clearly even more confused, since i was supposed to make that little jump expecting some quality upgrade.

Now i think i should jump for the F/4 IS version instead. ¿What do you think?

expatinasia · Oct 7, 2016

This has to be one of the best kept secrets within the camera industry this year! I was even beginning to wonder whether Sony was going to update the RX100 line or not.

The RX100 brings Fast Hybrid AF with phase detection from the a6300 and new a6500 to the RX line

http://www.newsshooter.com/2016/10/06/sonys-small-miracle-the-new-rx100-v-brings-phase-detect-af-to-small-sensor-cameras/

On paper at least, it seems that Sony has done it again and maintained the RX100's position as the best pocketable quality camera available today.

The article does not mention the menu and I wonder whether that has been updated as Sony is supposed to be updating their menu system.

I am looking forward to trying this camera.

Specs: 315-point AF, 24-70mm f/1.8-2.8 lens, 1,000fps shooting, 2.36 million dot OLED EVF, 24fps up to 150 shots, 1-inch, 21-megapixel sensor

http://www.trustedreviews.com/opinions/sony-rx100-v-vs-rx100-iv

jeanluc · Oct 7, 2016

Hi

I just got my 5d4, and tried it out side by side with my 5d3. I was surprised to see the 5d3 was markedly sharper.

So I thought this must be a afma issue. I set up afma (Spyder lens cal) and tried it out.

I shot with the regular AF, and then using af with live view ......the live view images are razor sharp, the regular af ones are not.

Any ideas?

Thanks!

JRPhotos · Oct 7, 2016

For the past year or two I've read rumors about a new 50 1.2L and 85 1.4L coming out. Any more on that?

Labdoc · Oct 7, 2016

72 mp, e-mount.

http://cameratimes.org/sony-a9-high-end-e-mount-camera-rumored-announced-early-2017/

Meatcurry · Oct 7, 2016

Seems like the new 24-105 and 16-35 are appearing in stock at retailers, and yet no actual reviews from anyone, what gives??

Canon Rumors · Oct 7, 2016

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<p><a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/canon-ef-600mm-f4-do-is-to-arrive-in-late-2017-cr2/">We posted a couple of days ago</a> that Canon was well into the development of new “big white” lenses. The first patent for a new optical formula has appeared for an EF 300mm f/2.8L IS.</p>
<p>Patent Publication No. 2016-173439 (Google Translated)</p>
<ul>
<li>Published 2016.9.29</li>
<li>Filing date 2015.3.17</li>
<li>Focal length 292.46</li>
<li>F-number 2.91</li>
<li>Angle of view 4.23</li>
<li>Image height 21.64</li>
<li>Overall length of the lens 273.95</li>
<li>BF 60.81</li>
</ul>
<p>We don’t expect to see the supertelephoto lenses updated until at least 2018.</p>
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Larsskv · Oct 6, 2016

I am looking for the smallest shoulder bag possible, that fits a Canon 1DX with a 24-70 f2.8 lens attached. Of course, it cant be so small that it becomes problematic to got the camera in or out of the bag.. (I do not need room for another lens or flash, just the camera and lens attached.)

I've been looking at Billingham bags, and their largest ones will be big enough, but I am hoping to get away with one of their smaller ones.

Any tips or input on Billingham, or other brands, will be highly appreciated. Thank you!

ahsanford · Oct 6, 2016

Data updated on 10/3 by ExploreCams, who mines internet EXIF data:

(by rank)
https://explorecams.com/stats/top/models

(in fun interactive pinwheel charts)
https://explorecams.com/stats/global

Of note, Sony's not even in the top 20 by camera ranking (of shots posted online), which is a little hard to believe. Any chance Sony folks are getting their EXIF data scrubbed somehow, perhaps by a wifi/bluetooth protocol trying to save a byte or two as it posts to social media?

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ahsanford · Oct 6, 2016

Sony steps on the gas in the APS-C mirrorless space:
https://www.engadget.com/2016/10/06/sony-reveals-the-a6500-its-new-e-mount-mirrorless-flagship/

(Paging AvTvM to say 'Stupid Canon' in 3, 2, 1...)

- A

Canon Rumors · Oct 6, 2016

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<p>Canon has released a firmware update for the GP-E2 GPS receiver, below are the fixes included in the update.</p>
<p>Firmware Version 2.0.2 incorporates the following fixes:</p>
<ol>
<li>Corrects a phenomenon in which, in rare cases, the digital compass is not displayed and the location information is not updated when using the GP-E2 through the USB connection.</li>
<li>Corrects a phenomenon in which, in rare cases, the GPS log’s time information will show the date of the next day.</li>
</ol>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/support/details/cameras/gps-receivers/gps-receiver-gp-e2/gps-receiver-gp-e2#drivers_downloads_tab">Download firmware v2.02</a></strong></p>
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Canon Rumors · Oct 6, 2016

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We’re told that the <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/?s=200-600">much discussed Canon EF 200-600 f/4.5-5.6 IS</a> (or similar focal range) could possibly be announced alongside the Canon EOS 6D Mark II. All this source did was confirm to us that the new supertelephoto zoom lens will not be an “L”, but should complete quite favourably against the Sigma and Tamron offerings.</p>
<p>The announcement date is unknown, but the latest guess is a February CP+ announcement for the EOS 6D Mark II.</p>
<p><em>More to come…</em></p>
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Khufu · Oct 6, 2016

I know how everyone loves a wee challenge on here, thought I'd ask for thoughts on the yellow camera body I just spotted amongst the press photographers at the front... What do we reckon it is? Is it a generally available model? I'm thinking it's possibly just another industry standard pro model; that a well-off photographer's paid thousands to have taken apart and customised, ie spray-painted to er, really help express himself through his work...

Thoughts? Feel free to chime in with references to and pictures of other known, quirky mods and custom jobs, I'm surprised we don't really see more of it, considering how much we almost all reeeally know we're likely to cling on to our cameras until they're not worth selling. What else is out there asides from yellow-cam here and DigitalRev's silly/fun auction things?

Oh, I have whatever Canon's last Rebel-type 35mm film camera is; it's amazing, works just like a 300D, light-up LCD screen, great AF etc, but only came in a silvery colour. I had some rubbery-textured blackboard-paint, coated my camera, note the whole thing is like it's coated in black grip! (Rebel T3, maybe? 300X?)

Valvebounce · Oct 6, 2016

Hi Folks.
I didn't find a post specifically for boats, yachts and similar, so thought I'd try making a long running thread where anyone can post their pictures, like the cars and planes posts.
A few shots of some random people enjoying a sunny day on the water to get it started.

Seadoo making a splash.

SE0A8401_DxO by Graham Stretch, on Flickr

A Fairey Huntress.

SE0A8436_DxO by Graham Stretch, on Flickr

Yachts weaving.

SE0A8505_DxO by Graham Stretch, on Flickr

SE0A8506_DxO by Graham Stretch, on Flickr
Please do join in.

Cheers, Graham.

Valvebounce · Oct 5, 2016

Hi Folks.
I didn't know where to put these, I'm guessing here is as good as anywhere as they we're all taken whilst on the hunt for nature photographs.
I had just over an hour to go out for some shots, and got these in that hour on about a 200yard stretch of the local river bank.

SE0A8634_DxO by Graham Stretch, on Flickr

Not very sharp but it is a small crop from the centre of the frame.

SE0A8654_DxO by Graham Stretch, on Flickr

1/1000s is not fast enough to freeze a singing bird's beak! Who knew, well I'm guessing most of you did! :

SE0A8662_DxO by Graham Stretch, on Flickr

SE0A8671_DxO by Graham Stretch, on Flickr

Please feel free to contribute or critique my shots. Or suggest a better location.

Cheers, Graham.

ahsanford · Oct 5, 2016

I'm off to do something I never do -- shoot some astro on my 5D3 -- and I have a very simple question: does long exposure noise reduction do a damn thing when shooting RAW, or does it only affect in-camera JPGs?

The 5D3 manual does not seem to indicate this in the long exposure NR section.

Thx,
A

shtarker · Oct 5, 2016

I am considering a new camera and can't decide which way to go. I shoot sports, portraits, night photography, birds, occasional weddings, etc. In other words, a little of everything. I recently rented a 1DX mkii and loved it. I wasn't considering it due to cost, now I'm thinking I can't afford not to get it. Is it that much better than a 5D mk iv? I haven't tried a 5D mk iv yet, hoping to try one over the next couple of weeks. Obviously the 1DX mk ii is better for sports, but I used a 5d mkiii for a while and it was fine for the most part.

Has anyone used both? Should I not even consider the 5D mk iv?

Good24 · Oct 5, 2016

Some questions re: 7D Mark II:

Is there (or will there be) a kit with the new 18-135 IS USM? I thought when that lens was announced they said there would be but I don't see it anywhere...

...except on Canon's website where they have it with the WiFi card:

https://shop.usa.canon.com/shop/en/catalog/eos-7d-mark-ii-ef-S-18-135mm-is-usm-wi-fi-adapter-kit

However, the price there is puzzling me ($2450.) You can get all three same items, bought separately, for $2140. on B&H right now. Meaning I could get the body and lens for just $2100.

What I'm hoping for is to get a discount as typical with the kit where the body + lens is cheaper than if bought separately. E.g. maybe $1999 or less in this case. But I'm not seeing that option anywhere.

Anybody have thoughts or recall rumors that such a kit will be offered?