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Pjay · Jan 24, 2014

Hello,
So I've been surfing the internet for few days now and trying to find a good strobe for ~300$. Im from Europe so, for example, getting an alienbee is not an option for me. Are there any other good flash units to choose from for that price? Thanks for any kind of help

amoore00357 · Jan 24, 2014

I am wanting to buy a couple flashes and I'm not for sure what to do. I don't get paid for anything so I'm trying to keep it a cheaper setup. I already have the canon 430exII. I want to buy two more flashes so I can have the 3 flash setup for cars, family pictures, ect. I still want to have the ETTL ability so I can adjust power levels from the camera (transmitter). I have been looking at the Pixel King transmitters/receiver.

http://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Trigger-Flashes-Transmitter-Receiver/dp/B005TQFRTY/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1390569022&sr=8-4&keywords=pixel+king

I think that would be a good system from what I read is it will be able to the the ETTL things I want it to do.
So the 2nd part is what type of flashes would you recommend. I am thinking about buying 2 of the Yongnuo 560 III flashes.
Would that work for what I am wanting to achieve? Thanks

José J. Soto · Jan 23, 2014

Hi, first post. I purchased a Yongnuo YN-568 EX in June through Amazon. The flash was working great until about two weeks ago when it started locking up/freezing, and the controls simply refused to work. I would remove and reinsert the batteries, turn it on again, and I would get a few flashes before it would lock again. Off-camera it would fire once or twice then lock up, and won't cycle through the menu.

I simply don't have the money for a good Canon flash and I don't want to purchase another unit if I can get this one serviced/fixed. I sent an email to Yongnuo today but I'm not holding my breath. Anybody else with the same issues?

My bodies: EOS 60D & EOS Elan 7N film. Flash was working just fine with both until two weeks ago.

(P.S.: How can I get rid of the "PowerShot G15" line under my name?)

weixing · Jan 23, 2014

Hi,
Do anyone of you know is there any EOS camera that had MF (Manual Focusing) peaking??

I was reading the DIGIC 6 image processor page and in the MF peaking section, it's mentioned that "with MF Peaking, a concept inherited from EOS cameras", so I just wonder which EOS camera had it?? My 60D and 6D don't have it.

Have a nice day.

Jan 23, 2014

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<p>DxO labs has tested and reviewed the Canon EOS 17-40 f/4L.</p>
<p>From their review:

“Due to its more glamorous sibling this modest lens is often overlooked though it’s well known for its high-performance by Canon users. As a small, light, highly portable zoom it would make a great choice for travel, landscapes and general-purpose photography.”</p>
<p>Our own review by Justin echo’d this feeling. Justin has owned and used this lens from his very first day shooting, and it’s a completely viable alternative to the Canon 16-35 f/2.8 L if you can spare the extra stops of light. You can read our <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/reviews/review-canon-ef-17-40mm-f4l/">review here</a>, and check out DxO’s <a href="http://www.dxomark.com/Reviews/Canon-EF-17-40mm-f-4L-USM-lens-review-Popular-high-performance-option">full review here</a> their lens comparison tool is an excellent resource if you’re into sharpness charts.</p>
<p>Source [<a href="http://www.dxomark.com/Reviews/Canon-EF-17-40mm-f-4L-USM-lens-review-Popular-high-performance-option">DxO</a>]</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/279582-USA/Canon_8806A002_EF_17_40mm_f_4L_USM.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296/kwid/justin">Canon 17-40 f/4L at B&H</a>  | <a href="http://www.adorama.com/CA1740U.html?kbid=64393">Canon 17-40 f/4L at Adorama</a></p>

sagittariansrock · Jan 22, 2014

I have been contemplating this lens for a while, especially after reading Dustin Abbott's review. The only issue was lack of filters other than the uber-expensive Lee 150 adapter system.
It seems that Samyang has developed something themselves. While not ideal for me, since I have already invested in the Lee 4x6 system, it might be a nice thing for a lot of landscape photographers. However, few might want to go for the Cokin filters designed to go with this, but hopefully the Lee 150 filters will work somehow.
http://www.samyang-europe.com/index.php/new-products/samyang-filter-holder-sfh-14

Rienzphotoz · Jan 22, 2014

This is an interesting article that Kai Wong (the Chinese dude who speaks in English accent on DigitalrevTV youtube channel) ... this is only meant as an interesting read, not to bash Canon or Nikon ... disagreements are welcome, but kindly refrain from hate posts please. Thanks

As published in http://www.digitalrev.com/article/canon-and-nikon-past-their/MTc3MzU1MDAz
22 Dec 2013 by Kai Wong

Fancy dress parties are hateful. It's not the taking part that irks me, it's the having to see other people take so much pleasure from lazily dressing-up in attire that adheres to a stereotype of what it's supposed to represent. It makes me feel a little sad for the people who go to those 1970s disco nights wearing an off-the-shelf kit consisting of: big 'fro, shiny flares, big collars and big sunglasses. It makes you wish the 70s was an object just so that you could punch it in anger, but the fact of the matter is that the 70s was actually pretty cool. Kind of.

That brings me neatly to Nikon's fancy dress disaster: the Df. What a shambles. In a nutshell, it's a D610, with a Nikon FM - a classic SLR from the 70s - costume on and not a very good one at that. Nikon designed the Df to be a cool blend of digital sensibilities fused with a nostalgic nod to the charming classic minimalism of a film camera that was once used by the masses decades ago. The trouble with the execution, however, is that it has ended up being not so much a tribute to the FM as it is a parody. If you wanted to satisfy your nostalgic desires or wanted a DSLR that works like a fully manual SLR then you'll be severely disappointed with the Df.

Outside of the pro market, I sometimes wonder if Nikon is getting a bit fuddy-duddy. Canon too. Nikon and Canon are having a bit of an identity crisis (or is that mid-life crisis?). They can both produce pro-grade products well, with higher end DSLRs that continue to sell well. So well that they don’t want to make any of their lower end stuff anywhere near as good for fear of harming the sales of the top end stuff. They're also incredibly cautious when it comes to their entry into the mirrorless camera market. Although they are aware that mirrorless is a threat to entry-level DSLR sales, they have no choice but to enter this segment but while still trying to get people to buy their DSLRs. Canon, like Nikon, still don’t seem to get it either.

The Canon EOS M2 was announced recently, which is more or less the same camera as the EOS M albeit with wifi and faster autofocus speed. But, frankly, you couldn’t have gotten any slower than the autofocus speed of the EOS M, so the only way was up. Not that this product announcement is really relevant anyway as it seems like Canon will be keeping this camera as an Asia-only release, if reports on the net are to be believed. No crying shame there mind you, as the EOS M2 is about as tantalising as a used bar of soap (the EOS M2 is seemingly designed to look like one too).

When Canon and Nikon try to be cool and different the result is somewhat lame. It’s like listening to an Uncle try to drop some words he found on urban dictionary into a conversation - it’s embarrassing. Although they seem to understand that there is a market for people who like mirrorless cameras or stylish cameras, their efforts lack substance. It feels like they think that it’s enough to produce something that is all about the superficial qualities and without any real depth to the product. Sony is quite the opposite: they have made some interesting products recently - a7 & a7R, RX1, QX10 - with cool tech albeit encased in something as bland looking as one of their TV remotes. The game is changing, and props must go to Sony for realising that life outside of DSLRs isn’t just a load of fancy dress.

factoryxii · Jan 22, 2014

Canon 135mm+ Extender EF 1.4X III VS Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L？anyone has experience use it before？

I have 135mm L, not sure to get Extender 1.4 or 200mm f2.8

BL · Jan 22, 2014

So there are Canon compacts like the powershot G15 that allow for insanely fast sync speeds of 1/2000. Can someone please explain how that's possible? Does it have to do with the size of the sensor and/or shutter assembly?

Thanks!

Mt Spokane Photography · Jan 22, 2014

A local auction house is selling a lot of collectibles from Marvin Carr's Museum in Spokane. I thought this one was interesting.

http://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/17573

Cinto · Jan 22, 2014

I've heard that some of the M4/3rd's and Sony Nex(Alpha) suffer from reflections from the sensor. I've had an Eos-M for a couple of months and have seen my first example of it from the M. I'm just wondering if anyone else has come across it, and if it will be a problem across all the short flange digital systems?
Cheers,
Cinto

Jan 21, 2014

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<p>Patents with three popular telephoto lenses with the addition of image stabilization have shown up. It’s long been expected to see IS added to Canons highly regarded 135 f/2.0, I don’t know where a 2.8 will fit into the lineup, and adding stabilization to the 85 and 100 would follow with Canons current practice of sticking IS on all their mid-range glass.</p>
<p>Patent Publication No. 2014-10283

Publication date 2014.1.20

Filing date 2012.6.29</p>
<p>Example 1

Focal length f = 85.56mm

Fno. 1.86

Angle of view 2ω = 28.4 °

Image height Y = 21.635mm</p>
<p>Example 2

Focal length f = 102.06mm

Fno. 2.00

Angle of view 2ω = 23.9 °

Image height Y = 21.635mm</p>
<p>Example 3

Focal length f = 131.00mm

Fno. 2.80

Angle of view 2ω = 18.8 °

Image height Y = 21.635mm</p>
<p>Canon patents

Positive and negative positive

Inner Focus (group 2)

(Part of the third group) antivibration</p>
<p>Source: [<a href="http://egami.blog.so-net.ne.jp/2014-01-22" target="_blank">EG</a>]</p>
<p>Update: I accidentally read the135 f/2.8 as f/2.0, apologies for any potential false hope we brought.</p>
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kdw75 · Jan 21, 2014

I stumbled upon this and thought I would share.

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mingocr83 · Jan 21, 2014

http://news.softpedia.com/news/Canon-EOS-A1-Specs-Leaked-Coming-February-9-419054.shtml

Interesting news...of course with a grain of salt...

"So far, all the info we have on Canon EOS-A1 is that it will be a high-end DSLR and it shouldn't be seen as 7D's successor.

According to a post on Chinese forum Xitek, an anonymous source has revealed a few specs for the upcoming Canon EOS-A1 digital SLR model. It seems that EOS-A1 will be more than a high-end DSLR, and it’s likely that this is the rumored EOS flagship camera meant to challenge Nikon's D4s.

Canon EOS-A1 comes with a 36.8MP image sensor, DIGIC 6 image processor, and Dual Pixel CMOS AF, all packed in a tough magnesium alloy body similar with the EOS-1D X. Moreover, the new EOS-A1 seems to have the same 61-point high-density auto focus system as the aforementioned model.

When it comes to video performance, the new Canon model will be capable of recording 4K video footage at 30 frames per second using an 8-bit 4:2:2 lossless output and Canon's Interframe (IPB) and Intraframe (ALL-I) compression formats.

In addition to that, Canon EOS-A1 seems to have a native ISO sensitivity starting from ISO50. The same source states that the new flagship model comes with a 3.2-inch 1.04-million-dot LCD touch screen and built-in Wi-Fi module.

The Canon EOS-A1 is expected to be announced on February 9 at a price that exceeds $8,000 / €5,900. In comparison, the EOS-1D X body is now available for purchase for $6,799 / €5,000.

By the looks of it, this will be an amazing DSLR, but we suggest you take this with a pinch of salt since it comes from an unknown source. It will be interesting to see whether Nikon's D4s manages to keep up. For the moment, there's no information regarding its specs, but it's expected to have a higher fps rate in burst shooting mode, improved video capabilities, and faster AF (autofocus)."

Jan 21, 2014

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<p>B&H photo has the <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/892349-REG/Canon_8035b002_EOS_6D_Digital_Camera.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296/kwid/justin">Canon EOS 6D</a> on sale for $1749 after you add it to the cart (compare at $1899).</p>
<p><a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/892349-REG/Canon_8035b002_EOS_6D_Digital_Camera.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296/kwid/justin">Canon EOS 6D SLR (body only)</a></p>
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ksagomonyants · Jan 21, 2014

It has been mentioned previously that Hasselblad is going to collaborate with Sony, possibly to use new Sony sensors in its medium format cameras. Today British Journal of Photography published a short article, which says that Hasselblad is going to release a CMOS sensor-based medium format camera with "much greater ISO performance". No mentioning of the size of the sensor or other technical characteristics, though.

http://www.bjp-online.com/2014/01/hasselblad-to-launch-cmos-sensor-based-medium-format-camera/

memoriaphoto · Jan 21, 2014

I've read on several places (including this one) that Canon has patented a new sensor design similar to the Foveon style with three (R-G-B) layers instead of a traditional Bayer filter.

If true, when do you think it will be available in future models? If I understand it correctly, a big challenge with that design is to keep the noise levels down.

RGF · Jan 21, 2014

Looking to understand how my flash works. Like how does high speed synch work in detail- for example, what is the number of times it flashes at different shutter speeds, why does it go into high speed synch at 1/250 in Av mode but not M mode.

RGF · Jan 21, 2014

Looking to buys diffuser for my 600-ex flash. I have looked at the lumiquest and honl and there seems to be a lot of to choose from. Like most products, reviews are mixed with some people pointing out the diffusers slip and other to mentioning a problem.

chriswolf · Jan 21, 2014

I've got a Canon 6D I'm shooting outside in the city (Urban shots)

Thanks

sb in ak · Jan 20, 2014

Looking to for a short tele to use for street portraits/candids in Southeast Asia with my 5D3. I currently have the 70-200 f/2.8 IS and 85 1.2L for tele. I don't plan on bringing either due to size/weight issues or slow focus (85L).

I'm considering:

85 f/1.8
100 f/2
100 f/2.8L Macro
135 f/2L

I'm a little more interested in face shots, which I think would be better suited for 100mm+. The 85 1.8 and 100/f2 win in their size/weight/price. However, I'm less likely to find them use when I return. I can see myself using the 100L for it's Macro capability/IS/sealing or 135L for its size/image quality/bokeh.

No interest in the 70-200 f/4L (either version).

I plan on pairing this with the 40 Pancake and possibly a 24 IS.

Thanks!

JumboShrimp · Jan 20, 2014

I try to connect with his review of the Tamron 150-600 but all I get is some domain name site. Same happens when I click on his other links in my browser. Anyone else have this issue?

Halfrack · Jan 20, 2014

http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1717 Hope still exists of a USA launch soon

Marsu42 · Jan 20, 2014

This is work in progress, but I cannot help but to cross-post my fascination what these guys are able to do:

The other very able ml dev g3gg0 just added a module that lets you encrypt your picture files when they are written to the card ... not only with a password you have to type in at every boot, but with a public key file so that only your private key @home is able to decrypt the files!

The one catch is that you cannot view the public-key encrypted files in-camera anymore, that's only possible with the plain ol' password atm ... but still, this is absolute amazing and should prove invaluable for journalism work and preventing greedy customers pressuring you to "just copy over all your raw files" after a shot

http://www.magiclantern.fm/forum/index.php?topic=9963.msg97035#msg97035

Chazfest · Jan 20, 2014

Hi all,
I've just bought a Tokina 16-28mm in preparation for my impending upgrade to a 5D MKIII. I needed a wide, full frame lens, and this seemed like a great option. Even cropped on my 600D, I'm enjoying it already!

Now here's the thing, I shoot almost exclusively video, so I'm used to sticking a variable ND on my lenses, but shock horror... This lens doesn't allow for any filters!!

So I wondered if anyone's had any joy, or heard of any success stories in somehow attaching a filter/ND? I've seen a few people discussing the Lee Filter Holder, but that it doesn't fit the Tokina apparently.

I just wondered if anyone knows of a solution? I don't fancy constantly stop/starting to mess with the f stop :/

Any thoughts?
Huge thanks in advance

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