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nlrela · Feb 17, 2015

I can get a relatively cheap (new and unused) Canon EOS 1D-X.

- Is there a way to check whether it is a counterfeit or not?
- Is there a way to check the Country where the guarantee is valid (might be Grey Import)?

I asked Canon directly, but didn't get any Response ...

Bervy · Feb 17, 2015

HI. I have a particular work flow that requires me to adjust the power output on my 600EX-RT while being remote from the camera. I use a Camranger to trigger the camera, then evaluate the exposure on my iPhone and adjust the flash output as needed.

I have been using PW FlexTT5s for this but have some issues with them.

I have tried a ST-E3-RT, but using such a trigger will not let me change my flash power at the flash. I want to be able to have the flash in Manual and adjust as needed without having to go back to the camera, and the ST-E3-RT seem to lock me out of my flash. I can change the FEC at the flash when I am in ETTL, but I really need manual control.

So, I am considering Odins. Can someone who owns Odins and canon flashes to a test for me?

While using the trigger, can you change the mode on the flash from ETTL to Manual and adjust the output?

Thanks.

rhysb123 · Feb 17, 2015

Hi,

A quick Q, please excuse my naivete on this one...

... my 5D mk2 has Firmware 1.1.0, checking the Canon website there is a current version of 2.1.2

Do I update? Can I just jump from 1.1.0 to 2.1.2? How to I actually do the update? (Download onto CF and install from there?).

Please excuse my ignorance and blindness on this one, I can't believe that I've never bothered with a Firmware update before!

Thanks in advance!

Dylan777 · Feb 17, 2015

Title says it all...

andrewflo · Feb 17, 2015

Looks like The Digital Picture's image quality comparison tool has the Tamron SP 15-30mm up.

Here's the comparison between the Tamron and the Canon 16-35mm f4:
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/ISO-12233-Sample-Crops.aspx?Lens=949&Camera=453&Sample=0&FLI=0&API=0&LensComp=986&CameraComp=453&SampleComp=0&FLIComp=0&APIComp=2

Looks pretty comparable at f/4. Edge definitely to Canon for corner CA but mid frame the Tamron looks sharper.

sedwards · Feb 16, 2015

i have a tamron 17-50 2.8 non vc that i bought used last year , so no warranty . i read a bunch of reviews before buying it that said it was a decent lens and acceptably sharp wide open. i have been quite disappointed with it , so much that i almost never use it and if i do it has to be at f8 which pretty much makes the 2.8 useless. i thought about sending it in for service but the cost for service plus original purchase would make it more expensive than a new one. i did a bit of googling and saw a few people that pulled them apart to try and repair them. i figured i had nothing to loose cause i dont want to pay to have it serviced and its basically useless as it is.
to start i popped the back cover off which was pretty easy then i undid the three screws (red arrow) and pulled out the first lens group and found 3 brass shims under it. the other 3 screws(blue arrow) hold another lens group(or at least thats what i think it is, plastic thing with glass on each end)and it had 3 brass shims also. i put it all back together with no brass shims anywhere and wouldnt ya know it , i had made it MUCH worse .
i figured i would put just 1 ship set back in at a time and try it . holy crap what a difference !. it is sharper at 2.8 now than it was at any other aperture before and focus is now good at least 90% of the time vs maybe 50% before.
here are some pics of what the innards look like and the last one is a crop of my eye shot wide open. its not prime quality of course but what a difference from before.
im not a very good writer so i dont know if this makes any sense to you guys but i thought i would share anyways lol.

IMG_1856 by sedwards679, on Flickr

IMG_1854 by sedwards679, on Flickr

IMG_1855 by sedwards679, on Flickr

IMG_1842 by sedwards679, on Flickr

Zeidora · Feb 16, 2015

Does the Zeiss 25 mm f/2 (not f/2.8) ZE work with a thin (13 mm) extension ring? I try to decide between the 25/2 and the 25/2.8. Everything suggests the f/2 (overall quality, wider opening, aspheric elements, anomalous dispersion glasses) but it has a longer close focus distance/smaller reproduction ratio. I intend to use it for landscapes and plant portraits with flower in foreground rest of habit in background, so close focus is moderately important. I fully understand that image quality will be a tad reduced.
I never liked close-focus filters, which would be the obvious alternative; putting that on a ZF lens seems a bit heretical.
I know that the 21 mm will not focus at all with the 13 mm extension ring [or more precisely, at infinity focus, focal plane seems to be inside the lens].

filmboy · Feb 16, 2015

I purchased a Canon 70-200mm lens from B&H in January 2015. I'm certain that a Canon rebate was offered, not an American Express rewards card. This past summer, I purchased a Canon 5D Mark lll and both were offered; I received a check from Canon in addition to an AMX rewards card.

For my recent lens purchase, a Canon rebate was again offered, however this time, the rebate form that I received post-purchase only offered an AMX rewards card! So B&H used the same terminology, but switched it's terms without notice. I called them, and they said that most people understand that 'rebates' are now rewards cards.

I took great exception to this, and told B&H that it was their responsibility to describe exactly what kind of rebate one is receiving upfront.

Has anyone else had this problem?

Camerajah · Feb 16, 2015

the day that the 5DsR goes on sale, or do we have to wait for months?

Zeidora · Feb 16, 2015

Anybody speculating on the next Zeiss Otus lens?

First we got the standard/55, then portraiture/85, now? I would think it will be a 35/1.4 (or 1.2?), a common art/street photography lens. Also conceivable is a 24/25 mm for landscapes taking advantage of 36/50 MP bodies. I doubt the 21 will get a makeover. The recent 15 already raised a number of eyebrows. Makroplanar also unlikely, and re-surrecting a 300/2.8 Apoteletessar or the old F-Distagon may not be viable on the market.

I wonder, because I'm about to pull the plug on an upgrade, replacing some old C/Y lenses (21 and 28) with ZF (21 for sure, plus either 25/2 and/or 35/1.4) in anticipation of the 5dSR. Would be a shame of getting a ZF lens now, only to see the same lens coming out as Otus version six months later.

mackguyver · Feb 16, 2015

As I trolled (think fishing, not flaming posts) the Internet, I found this press release and an overlooked item - Canon announced the Magnifier MG-Eb/MG-Ef for EOS bodies:

http://www.canon.com.hk/en/corporate/press_release/downloadFile.do?filePath=pressrelease/2015/10998/New_Product_pr_eng.pdf

I'm curious about this and the fact that they announced it with the 5Ds/R:

old-pr-pix · Feb 16, 2015

This presentation was made at PMA recently by Heino Hilbig of Mayflower Concepts, a management consulting firm.
http://youtu.be/bfCJDIf-NeA

A complex presentation, it explains that the reason for the rapid decline in camera sales - which is followed by a lag of two years by a decline in ILC's - is not (just) market saturation, nor is it (directly) smartphones... it is more catastrophic than that. It is because the photo industry has failed to embrace the principles of easy, fun use that the smartphone industry has made so commonplace. The photo industry has clung to film-like standards and proprietary approaches that cripple it's attraction to new users. The industry has made communications with other devices difficult and constructed user interfaces that are complex and awkward. He cites simple examples like aspect ratio differences between cameras and printers, various memory cards for different cameras, too many dials/buttons/knobs for new users, etc. The good news is that these are all fixable things.

Watch it and see what you think...

Cory · Feb 16, 2015

In the name of trying to fight off GAS would you be so kind as to review my lens line-up? I pretty much do it all minus sports. My daughter's high school volleyball career is over and my son is about to kick off 4+ years in a pretty amazing high school marching/jazz band career. Low-level soccer will likely still be in the mix, though, and I probably won't do much college volleyball.
I also do a lot of portraits, landscape, street, travel, etc.
My camera is a 70D and will likely stick with crop. With that, does this make sense?:
- Canon 10-18
- Canon 35 2.0 IS (had a 50mm Sigma Art, but there didn't seem to be a whole lot of difference)
- Canon 85 1.8
- Canon 100-400 II (not yet obtained and will possibly sell my 200 2.8 since it's not used a lot and I could use the 85 when really needing the low light performance and the zoom when needing the focal length - although it might be tough at times indoors)
Thanks for any advice to include good-to-go, almost all the time, with those 4.

Canon Rumors · Feb 16, 2015

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<p><b>February 11, 2015</b> – Kenko Tokina USA, Inc. is pleased to announce the Tokina Cinema AT-X 50-135mm T3.0 lens. Tokina engineers created a lens of this focal length that is Parfocal, has dramatically reduced breathing and image shift, and has a de-clicked, 9-bladed, curved iris for beautiful bokeh and precise exposure control. With its 1M close-focus capability, the lens allows you the freedom to capture tight close-ups while maintaining a comfortable distance from your subject.</p>
<p>The Tokina Cinema 50-135mm T3.0 optic is 4K ready and beyond and delivers a highly versatile zoom range in a compact design. The lens has an industry standard 114mm outer front barrel for matt boxes and a 112mm filter threat for mounting filters or other accessories.</p>
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<p><b>Features:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Parfocal lens design allows you to maintain precise focus while using the zoom control.</li>
<li>Constant T3.0 throughout the 50mm to 135mm zoom range</li>
<li>Reduced breathing so you can focus on the scene and not the lens</li>
<li>Smooth, de-clicked, 9-bladed, curved iris for beautiful out-of-focus areas.</li>
<li>Virtually no image shift when using the zoom control during filming</li>
<li>Aspherical elements and Super-Low Dispersion glass reduce distortion and increase optical performance</li>
<li>4K Image ready</li>
<li>Durable, all-metal cine-style housing with geared manual zoom, focus, and aperture rings for use in follow-focus systems.</li>
<li>Common 114mm front diameter for use with a wide variety of matte boxes and accessories.</li>
<li>Zoom, focus, and iris markings are on both sides of the lens for easy viewing and more mounting/follow-focus options.</li>
<li>LDS (Lens Data System) support is possible</li>
<li>Available Mounts: PL and EF</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><a href="www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1118984-REG/tokina_tc_535c_50_135mm_t3_0_cinema_for.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">Preorder the Tokina 50-135mm t/3.0 at B&H Photo $4499</a></strong></p>
<p>Source: [<a href="http://www.the-digital-picture.com/News/News-Post.aspx?News=14485" target="_blank">TDP</a>]</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>
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Canon Rumors · Feb 16, 2015

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It appears the brand new Canon EF 11-24 f/4L USM is already shipping in parts of Asia. The lens is scheduled to begin <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1119028-REG/canon_9520b002_ef_11_24mm_f_4l_usm.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">shipping in North America on February 26</a>.</p>
<p>etphotos has posted some unboxing photos of the lens and mounted it to an EOS-1 as well as a Sony A7 series camera. <a href="http://www.etphotos.net/canon_ef_1124.php" target="_blank">Check out the unboxing here.</a></p>
<p><strong>Preorder the Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM: <a href="http://adorama.evyy.net/c/60085/51926/1036?u=http://www.adorama.com/CA11244.html" target="_blank">Adorama</a><a href="http://www.etphotos.net/canon_ef_1124.php" target="_blank"> | </a><a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1119028-REG/canon_9520b002_ef_11_24mm_f_4l_usm.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">B&H Photo</a><a href="http://www.etphotos.net/canon_ef_1124.php" target="_blank"> | </a><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00T3ERXKE/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00T3ERXKE&linkCode=as2&tag=canorumo-20&linkId=SKIW33AKPAGADHBN" target="_blank">Amazon</a></strong></p>
<p>Source: [<a href="http://www.etphotos.net/canon_ef_1124.php" target="_blank">etphotos</a>] via [<a href="http://photorumors.com/2015/02/15/canon-ef-11-24mm-f4l-usm-lens-unboxing/" target="_blank">PhotoRumors</a>]</p>
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Canon Rumors · Feb 16, 2015

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A patent showing an optional image stabilization unit that can be put into a lens without changing its focal length has been filed.</p>
<p><strong>Patent Publication No. 2015-28555 (Google Translated)</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Published 2015.2.12</li>
<li>Filing date 2013.7.30</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Example 1a (master lens only)</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Focal length 392.50</li>
<li>F-number 2.92</li>
<li>Half angle of 3.16</li>
<li>Image height 21.64</li>
<li>Overall length of the lens 379.64</li>
<li>BF 41.57</li>
<li>Effective diameter of the front lens 135.72mm</li>
<li>Lens configuration 8 groups nine</li>
</ul>
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<p><strong>Example 1b (anti-vibration converter mounted state)</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Focal length 392.50</li>
<li>F-number 2.92</li>
<li>Half angle of 3.16</li>
<li>Image height 21.64</li>
<li>Overall length of the lens 379.64</li>
<li>BF 41.56</li>
<li>Effective diameter of the front lens 135.72mm</li>
<li>Lens construction 12 groups 15 sheets</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Canon patent</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>3-group configuration of positive and negative positive</li>
<li>Inner focus (the second group)</li>
<li>The anti-vibration converter can be inserted on the object side of the third group</li>
</ul>
<p>Source: [<a href="http://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&u=http://egami.blog.so-net.ne.jp/2015-02-16" target="_blank">EG</a>] via [<a href="http://www.northlight-images.co.uk/Canon_new_lenses.html" target="_blank">NL</a>]</p>
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Ozarker · Feb 16, 2015

I'm in a sort of transition phase with my photography hobby and getting much more serious with it. By serious, I mean becoming more educated and working at it as a craftsman rather than just pointing, shooting, and hoping to get lucky. I work a whole lot (70+ hours a week), but things will be slowing down a whole lot for me in the next year or two. With the exception of my EF 50mm f/1.4, all my non-L lenses are going to be sold. My T5i is also going to be sold. I'll also add either the 5D mkiii or a 1Dx.

Here's what I want to do once things slow down:

1. Shoot high school and other local sporting events (As a hobby at first: providing photos free to interested players and the local small town newspaper)
2. Shoot portraits at no charge (So I can practice more and learn the art. If I've learned anything, it is absolutely a fine art that some of you have honed beautifully).
3. Photograph wildlife (especially birds).
4. Basically photograph whatever interests me, but in a slow and methodical way to develop a "style".

Over the past year I have started adding to my gear to start towards these plans for the future. I have the light modifiers I want, flash, LED continuous lighting, etc. Now I am at a fork in the road when it comes to lenses and I need to know what some of you think I should do going forward.

I lead a very simple life. Very basic. I don't buy new cars (I drive very inexpensive used cars until the wheels fall off). I live in a very basic home, and I am nearly always wearing just a pocket t-shirt, jeans, and tennis shoes. I do this so that I can afford my hobbies. Always have. I love guitars, guns, and photography. Well, I've got my guns. I have my guitars, and I still have all my own teeth. Now I want to round out my photo gear. I only tell you about my lifestyle because I would hate for somebody to assume that I'm just some guy with more money than sense. I am not. I just live in a very modest manner that allows for my hobbies... which I think are more important to me than granite countertops or a BMW. Nothing against those things (I love BMWs), but I could never have my hobbies if I had those things. Hobbies will keep me busy when I'm old.

Anyway, I need to add either the Canon EF 200mm f/2 IS USM, or the Canon EF 600mm f/4 IS ii USM in the next year or so. Maybe as soon as 6 months from now. If I go with the EF 200mm f/2, then I think I ought to sell my EF 400mm f/5.6. Then I could also add either a 5D mkIII or a 1Dx. I'm thinking the prices of those two bodies will drop as the new releases are made. They are both fine cameras in my eyes.

If I go with adding the EF 600mm f/4 IS ii... then that will be it for the year.

What should I do and should I sell the 400mm f/5.6 when I get the 200mm f/2? I have the Canon EX 2iii, so I think I'd have 400mm covered.

I'll never be pro, but I do like the pro gear and want to work hard towards producing photos like a lot of you pros produce. My little place has no art on the walls. Not one single painting or photo. When I do hang any, it might as well be mine. Thanks guys!

aardvark · Feb 16, 2015

I'll be heading off to India next month, visiting a number of their National Parks, principally for Tigers, but also birds and anything else of interest.

I was going to take:

- 70 to 200 2.8 ISII
- 400 5.6

and was also thinking of loaning a 500 4 ISII

all on a couple of crop bodies.

However, checking out some threads and other information, I am minded not to take the 500, but instead rent a 100 to 400 ISII (which I can get for a reasonable price on rental), the reason being, that although the 500 would be fantastic, I wonder if it'll be just too much and the combined mass and fixed focal length would be a downside vs the slight compromise in image quality vs the 100 - 400 (but flexibility in range)

I also have MkIII teles I can take.

In a previous post prior to the 100-400 ISII coming out the view seemed split on such a strategy

Arnoldvb · Feb 16, 2015

What is the truth ? According to The Digital Picture the Canon EOS 7D Mark II has a fixed focusing screen, while the Canon Professional Network Europe tells us it has interchangeable focusing screens.

ruicarv79 · Feb 16, 2015

Hi everyone,

Lately I've been in love with the 35mm f/2 IS USM. The lens is just a joy to use and delivers flawless performance.
I've been using it for the last months and cannot get it off my 6D!
You can find my review here:
http://ruicarv.wix.com/ruicarphotolover#!canon-35-f2-is-usm/c1n3k
Hope you find it useful!

Regards,
Rui

K-amps · Feb 15, 2015

I do not claim to be as technically savvy , but the question hounds me, why does Canon not start using 16 bit files rather than 14 bit, why this 14 bit brickwall? Color depth, DR can certainly benefit from doing this. I accept that there will be an increase in file size, but many would happily take that if it gave them more latitude or IQ.

Can someone tell me what I am missing?

(Apologies, I came out of the 80's CD redbook thinking, where 16 bits were not enough, then came 18 bit converters, then 20... and finally we were happy at 24bit before DSD ruined the party...... There seems to be a reluctance in upping the Ante in Digital photography).

I believe Canon's banding has to do with the algorithms they use, its not a hardware issue. Granted there is some noise at the hardware level, but the banding is a software issue or so it seems.... an optimized algorithm would produce more uniform/ random grain that is not as ugly as vertical/ horizontally focused bands...

TWI by Dustin Abbott · Feb 15, 2015

Hi everyone, I did a controlled series yesterday where I took a ton of shots at all major apertures (f/2.8-f/11) on three lenses (ones that I had on hand): the new Tamron SP 15-30 VC, the Samyang/Rokinon 14mm f/2.8, and Tamron's own 24-70 VC. I have also recently reviewed both the Canon 16-35 f/4L and the Zeiss 15mm f/2.8, so those lenses are also fresh in mind, but I didn't have a copy on hand for a direct comparison here.

I think you will find the results interesting.

http://bit.ly/1Aac03H

P.S. Can anyone tell me how to directly embed YouTube video here?

Omni Images · Feb 15, 2015

Just stumbled across this today, they say "new release" ... I found it looking at a guy's landscapes shots taken in the past month or so, and he listed using that lens ... I thought What tha ? ... I didn't know they made a tilt shift for 35mm cameras .. I had seen the new 90mm T/S for medium format, and have my eye on that .. only around US$3.2K ... but the 28mm for 35mm cameras is around US$8.3K Ouch .... would go well with the 5Ds I'd expect.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1092907-REG/schneider_06_1073706_pc_ts_super_angulon_28mm_f_4_5.html

Zeidora · Feb 14, 2015

There is a bit of a discussion of whether Canon completely misses its audience with the 5dS/R. I wonder whether there is a correlation between what optics you use, and how likely you are of getting a 5dS or 5dSR.

From my personal perspective, I use Zeiss MF lenses, am a slower shooter, almost always use a tripod, am heavily influenced by 4x5" LF shooting style. Image quality is a huge factor. I set ISO to 160 native sensor, and never went above 800. Movies? I could not care less. But I am concerned about image quality in folio size book spreads. So I will get a 5dSR, replacing the 5dmkII.

My expectation is that the of the poll is that 1>2 and 3<4, and 1+2<<3+4. The 5dS is not for everybody, but a welcome addition for some.

fullycaffinated · Feb 14, 2015

I do a lot of remote travel to Canada's far north and have recently started carrying a speed light portrait studio. I am finding 2x 430exii and 2 shoot through umbrellas on ultra light stands to be insufficient for high quality images. I am using one for the backdrop and on to light the subject. I carry a white muslin and backdrop stand. I am likely to add at least 1 more 430exii for lighting the backdrop and one for the subject.

I am currently using the 7d radio trigger capability to trigger the 430's. So far it works very well for this application, I would just like to add more light to the backdrop. Carrying my studio strobes is not an option. All the travel is via small bush plane.

What I am wondering is if I add a 600ex-rt as an on camera flash/trigger, will 3x 430exii trigger with the 600ex-rt?

Thanks
Mark

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