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Triggyman · Dec 6, 2014

Hi Everyone:

I am 99% certain to add my final lens for the foreseeable future by tomorrow - the 16-35 f4L.

For the fine folks here who already own that lens, have you purchased a UV or Protector filter (slim) to complete the front seal as recommended by Canon?

If yes, did you get the either UV or Protector (clear) filter? Which one is better? The slim B+W isn't really that cheap.

If no, what's the reason?

Thanks. G.A.S. isn't cured with the 24-70II from 3 weeks ago...I say "sc**w saving money this Christmas, I want it..." :'(

ReggieABrown · Dec 5, 2014

Hello everyone.

I just got my 7d mark ii and I noticed there's a sound in the pop up flash module when I turn the camera from landscape to portrait. It sound like something is moving from side to side. But when I pop the flash up and turn the camera from side to side (landscape to portrait), the noise is gone.

Is this something to worry about, or is this common for the 7d mark ii?

jaayres20 · Dec 5, 2014

After the release of the D810 Tony was ready to sell off all of his Canon gear and go to Nikon. Then he found out that switching to Nikon required you to also buy Nikon lenses, which are just not as good. So reluctantly he has to stay with Canon. Amazingly it turns out that Canon lenses are hands down major winners head to head. I guess the little extra DR couldn't overcome the lens issue. This really amazes me that you would sell all of your stuff as new technology comes out not knowing what is going to come next.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jva08HY6uLE

slclick · Dec 5, 2014

Does anyone here have any knowledge, memory or experience with on the average just how long it usually takes for a Canon DSLR body to start showing up on the Canon Store refurbished list?

sagittariansrock · Dec 5, 2014

Finally got the 6D, thanks to B&H's awesome offer. However, I wish I had gone with Adorama, if only for the appalling service from UPS in my neighborhood (I believe Adorama uses FedEx). So they delivered the printer (which is already sold ;D ) but not the 6D, which was in the truck all that time :

Anyway, with that rant out of the way- I have two questions:
1. How fast a card do I need for the 6D? I am guessing the fps will not be a problem, but if I (ever) shoot video, I don't want it to stutter. On the other hand, I don't want to spend unnecessarily on a higher end card. So can you let me know what cards work without a problem?
2. Will the 5D classic's L bracket work with the 6D? I wouldn't expect so, and wouldn't have asked the question- but someone who owned both had once told this and I wanted to verify before selling the L bracket with my outgoing 5D and spending $$$s on another L bracket.
Thanks in advance!

TWI by Dustin Abbott · Dec 5, 2014

I just finished a review of the Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 as kind of a counterpoint to the Sigma 50 review. The Zeiss is a few years older (2010) and a very different kind of lens. It isn't nearly as sharp as the Sigma at wide apertures, but does have better bokeh and very nice "drawing. If nothing else, it makes for yet another option in the 50mm market.

Written Review: http://bit.ly/1Al8ouQ
Image Gallery: http://bit.ly/1Al9SoY
YouTube: http://bit.ly/1BgTx7V

Zeiss 50mm f/1.4 Planar T* Review by Thousand Word Images by Dustin Abbott, on Flickr

Zeiss 50mm f/1.4 Planar T* by Thousand Word Images by Dustin Abbott, on Flickr

dancook · Dec 5, 2014

I have a 5DM3 and a wedding to shoot in June, I'm going to need a second body and I'm loathed to buy another 5DM3...

Not because I don't think it'll do the job, it's because it seems old and boring.. I am interested in the latest technology and ideally I want to be using it (but not so much that I'd buy a new camera every 6 months).

I also have numerous Canon lenses, so switching to Nikon would not be a decision made lightly.

If Canon announced a 5DM4 and it was actually exciting, my decision would probably be easy.. but as it stands, I'm not sure.

JoFT · Dec 5, 2014

http://delightphoto.zenfolio.com/blog/2014/12/ttl-or-not-ttl-shooting-ttl-with-off-camera-flash

Recently I did some test with the Yongnuo stuff: 2 Flashes and T2 Transceivers + a very charming controller for 350.- €...

Excellent build quality and easy to use... => fun!!!

e17paul · Dec 5, 2014

http://petapixel.com/2014/12/04/rumor-olympus-e-m5ii-will-use-sensor-shift-capture-40mp-photos-16mp-sensor/
A 48MP image from a 12MP full frame sensor (for example) could allow larger sensor pixels with much improved ISO performance and/or dynamic range for landscape and indoor photography. Not for action photography, I don't know if a tripod would be a requirement, but I presume so.

westr70 · Dec 4, 2014

I bought 2 X Mark III extender on ebay to use with a 300mm f2.8 II (which I haven't bought yet) and tried it out on my 5dMarkIII and 7dMarkII with my 70-200mm f2.8 lens. No autofocus at any aperture. I checked the autofocus on the lens and it was on. Did I make a mistake in my assumptions that it would work on these cameras? or is something wrong with the extender. I use my 1.4 extender and it works fine. The 2X extender looks immaculate with everything clean and the sensors bright and shiny. Any ideas would be appreciated.

Canon Rumors · Dec 4, 2014

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<p>We’re told that a 4K fixed lens camcorder is coming in the early part of 2015. Such a product would probably fit in with CES as a consumer product announcement. We’re told the camera is called the XC10, and it will have similar ergonomics to the EOS C100, but it will have a fixed lens.</p>
<p>It’s possible this could come at NAB, but we expect the 4K Cinema EOS C300 Mark II & an new flagship Cinema EOS product to be the star of that show in April.</p>
<p><em>More to come…</em></p>
<p><em>Photo Credit: Matt Buchanan // <a href="http://gizmodo.com/5628823/canons-4k-camera-concept-please-be-real-one-day" target="_blank">Gizmodo.com</a></em></p>
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Canon Rumors · Dec 4, 2014

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<p>Kai has completed his video review of the Canon EOS 7D Mark II. It appears we have another reviewer that thinks the 7D Mark II is a great APS-C camera.</p>
<p><iframe width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7g9EMqiTxy0?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p><strong><strong><strong><strong>EOS 7D Mark II in stock $1799: <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1081808-REG/canon_9128b002_eos_7d_mark_ii.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">B&H Photo</a> | <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NEWZDRG/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00NEWZDRG&linkCode=as2&tag=canorumo-20&linkId=4IHYPE3ZKJN5VL4X" target="_blank">Amazon</a></strong></strong></strong></strong></p>
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StudentOfLight · Dec 4, 2014

The 7D-II video capabilities are getting bashed at the moment and rightly so when one considers what is available in other recent camera releases. I have to wonder though, surely the technology in the camera is capable of so much more. Considering that the 1D-C can shoot 4K with dual-DiG!C-5 would it not be reasonable to assume that the 7D Mark-II would be able to shoot 4K with dual-DiG!C-6?

Anyway, my speculation is that 4K video in the 7D-II could be unlocked in a firmware upgrade scheduled for after the release of more 4K-capable high end bodies? Perhaps Canon is still ironing out 4K video codec issues or perhaps it's that they simply are trying to maintain tiered product differentiation (aka crippling). Either way, my gut tells me that we will see a significant video functionality improvements with future firmware upgrades.

koolman · Dec 4, 2014

I have my T2i (great camera) and lenses. However - I feel its time to upgrade the body which is already approaching 5 years old. Surely the newer bodies will be miles better as electronics improved....

or maybe not ? And all he new crops from an IQ point of view are the same thing ?

CONFUSED?

Comments ?

TexPhoto · Dec 3, 2014

I was always annoyed by the "zoom with your feet" statement. Sometimes you can't. I usually can't. At a recent baseball game I was allowed on the TV platform just past the outfield fence. It's marked 400 feet about 5 feet in front of me in the below 2 photos. I am standing on metal box about 10 feet wide 4 feet deep, and 7 feet high, no railing. The TV guy is next to me so I can't move much or shake the box.

Anyway, the long photo is a 7D with a 400mm f2.8 IS and 1.4X extender. The wide photo is a 5D and 8-15mm. Both photos have some cropping.

Untitled by RexPhoto91, on Flickr

REX50013 by RexPhoto91, on Flickr

Do you have any similar pairs of photos taken from the same place without taking a walk? Let's see.

slclick · Dec 3, 2014

I am aware that there are currently no dedicated A/S camera or L plates available for the Rebel SL1/100D. So my question is, has anyone found a good universal plate? I'd especially want one with a hand strap slot.

Thanks!

JumboShrimp · Dec 3, 2014

Seriously considering this lens but would like to hear from the Forum Members about their experiences. Much appreciated.

distant.star · Dec 3, 2014

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This guy wants to be the "Netflix" of lens rentals...

http://www.philly.com/philly/business/20141203_Philly_startup_sees_itself_as_Netflix_of_camera_lenses.html

JumboShrimp · Dec 3, 2014

Quote below from Dustin Abbott in his review of the new Sigma 50/1.4 ART lens:

"I have heard a few report that this new ART lens is not much better optically than the older Sigma 50mm f/1.4? All I can say is…huh? They are not occupying the same time/space continuum as me. I got a copy of the previous Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Lens for review a few months and frankly I hated it. All I saw was green fringing (focus consistency left a lot to be desired) and optics that just didn’t seem to sharpen up to a level I deemed acceptable until the lens was stopped down…a lot. It lacked microcontrast and had a general “dreamy”, soft look at wider apertures."

After reading Dustin's opinion above of the "old" Sigma 50/1.4 and his reasons for hating it, I was wondering if anyone else would like to see a more in-depth review of this lens from the same person? Don't know what you think of the magazine, but Popular Photography just raves on-and-on about it as being the sharpest 50mm lens they have ever tested (!). Not sure I buy that; most other reviewers pretty much agree with Dustin. Anyway, perhaps you could weigh-in if you would like Dustin to expand his current short review, good or bad. I vote "yes" ... always good to hear from him.

dolina · Dec 3, 2014

If you are experiencing soft images with your new EOS 7D Mark II then download the EOS 7D Mark II AF-Setting Guidebook

http://www.brochures.canon-europe.com/getFile.php?productid=9090&languageid=-1

Reading, understanding and practice will most likely resolve the soft image problem 99% of the time.

Mr_Canuck · Dec 3, 2014

I picked up a 24-70 f4 last week at London Drugs in Vancouver for $799. It seems like a good deal at that price. I've been putting off having a normal zoom for years but I think with this one I've found my match. For a full-frame L lens it's compact and relatively light, and very well balanced with the 6D. I've been looking for something particularly for outdoor activities, hiking, skiing etc.

I have to spend a lot more time with it but first couple days I've really loved using it. And the macro function so far seems very worthwhile for close up shooting.

Here are a few first shots from this week around Kimberley, British Columbia.

dolina · Dec 3, 2014

http://petapixel.com/2014/12/03/rumor-canon-get-serious-mirrorless-2015-full-frame-milc-works/

Nutshell:

Canon is rumored to be developing a full frame and/or rangefinder mirrorless interchangeable lens camera.

Judging by how well Sony & Fuji's forays are this may end being true.

Let's pray that Canon's foray is more impactful than the EOS M.

jdramirez · Dec 3, 2014

I know softies can give better catch lites, and umbrellas may not look as professional as studio lighting... but I'm cheap andi havea chance to get a 72 inch all white for $25 or a black back silver front for $35... (newer brand which can be a draw back) but once had newer stuff before and it doesn't prevent me from going back to that well.

So... any caveats, 72 is just unwieldy, don't buy the all white, don't buy the black/silver, set the 600ex rt to manual focal length and set it at...

I prefer not to throw away good money on something that seems like a good idea but isn't...

RichL · Dec 3, 2014

Just want to start of by saying im totally new to this. Just bought a canon 70d last month with two kit lens the EFS 55-250mm and EFS 18-55mm. The lenses are OK and will get the job done but I want a wide-angle that is a little sharper. Im torn between these two lenses. Anyone have experience with either on a crop sensor?

mattbpics · Dec 3, 2014

Thinking about upgrading. I am looking to purchase 85mm f/1.8 and 7dii. This upgrades from a T3i. Or, I can buy the 85mm, a 70-200 f/4, and a tamron 150-600 telephoto. Any thoughts on glass vs. T3i to 7dii for age quality.

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