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candc · Nov 20, 2013

with all the buzz about the otus i thought this was interesting

http://www.kenrockwell.com/canon/lenses/50mm-f1.htm

Mick · Nov 20, 2013

Im not the most technical person around so I wondered about this question a friend asked about cropping and image quality.

If I have a full frame camera, an aps-c and aps-h and take the same shot with the same lens same light etc printed at the same size say A3, what would give the best image quality when taking say a shot in poor light...

The full frame shot at ISO3200 would need to be cropped so degrading the image quality, fine detail etc but has a two stop advantage over the aps-c and one stop over the aps-h who would need to shoot at higher iso to match the full frames speed so degrading the image quality. The aps-c needed no cropping but its ISO performance is worse and the aps-h mid way between the two. So I guess a 1DX, 1D4 and 70D for arguments sake. I said id use the full frame as id get the shot I wouldnt get with the others as the image quality would be so bad anyway without any cropping even with post production.

iron-t · Nov 20, 2013

I want to hear from everyone on the most annoying things people commonly say to them about their cameras, lenses, other gear, images and photography in general. My personal favorite is "wow, your camera takes great pictures," or, while looking at my images, "you have a great camera."

I used to launch into an explanation of how much time and energy I have invested in improving my technique and artistic vision, but found the results dissatisfying (common response: "well sure you have to know how to use it"). So I just accede, "yes, it's easier to get good pictures with a good camera."

Nov 20, 2013

For many years, Canon has been the Official Camera of the National Football League, and the camera used to take official pictures of the President of the United States.

Yesterday, Nikon announced that they are now the Official Camera of.....Mickey Mouse.

Go Nikon!

eli452 · Nov 20, 2013

I have received the 2 Canon extension tubes EF12II & EF25II. The only writing on the tubes was "1301" on the EF25II and "1201" on the EF12II. So my question are these S/N?
On the box there are several more writings, for the EF25II:
CZ 23522000DB0107
9199A001 [AA]
EAN/JAN 4 960999 204307
UPC 0 13803 03560 5
Searching the web EAN is probably Electronic Article Number, JAN is Japanese Article Number and UPC is Uniform Part Code.
no "1301" in any of the above.

Canon Rumors · Nov 20, 2013

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<p><strong>From the interview with Mr Onda

</strong>Reading a bit between the lines during the interview with <a href="https://twitter.com/DSLRinformer" target="_blank">Dan Chung</a> and Mr Onda, it appears a few new things are coming to the Cinema EOS line and probably to EOS DSLRs as well.</p>
<p>The first being CFast 2.0, a version of Compact Flash announced back in 2008. SanDisk <a href="http://www.sandisk.com/products/memory-cards/cfastpro/" target="_blank">currently makes CFast cards that are capable of writing at 350MB/s</a>. These cards will be needed to record 4K RAW video. It sounds like Canon will be moving towards CFast in their next Cinema EOS cameras, and perhaps DSLRs as well.</p>
<p>Secondly, it seems there’s a possibility of a full frame Cinema EOS camcorder coming down the pipeline.  While you can currently get full frame 4K recording (16:9 crop from the full frame sensor) with the <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/855962-REG/Canon_EOS_1D_C_EOS_1D_C_4K_Cinema.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">EOS-1D C</a>, the <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/889545-REG/Canon_EOS_C100_EF_Cinema.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">C100</a>, <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/839220-REG/Canon_5779B002_C300_Cinema_EOS_Camcorder.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">C300</a> and <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/855975-REG/Canon_EOS_C500_Cinema_EOS.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">C500</a> are Super35 sensor cameras.</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>

Canon Rumors · Nov 20, 2013

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<strong>Newsshooter talks C100 Dual Pixel CMOS AF with Canon’s Mr Onda


</strong>Dan Cheung sits down with the head of Canon’s Cinema EOS product line to talk about the <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/2013/11/canon-to-offer-dual-pixel-cmos-af-upgrade-for-the-eos-c100-digital-video-camera/" target="_blank">C100 dual pixel CMOS AF upgrade</a> that was recently announced.</p>
<p>Mr Onda clarifies that the update to the <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/889545-REG/Canon_EOS_C100_EF_Cinema.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">Cinema EOS C100</a> is firmware and a “service adjustment”, as it and the <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/839220-REG/Canon_5779B002_C300_Cinema_EOS_Camcorder.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">EOS C300</a> already have Dual Pixel CMOS AF capabilities at the hardware level.</p>
<p>They also talk about lenses and RAW video and why they think the “lower range” cameras don’t need the RAW video capabilities that the C500 has. It’s also fun to watch Mr Onda discuss <a href="http://www.magiclantern.fm/" target="_blank">Magic Lantern</a> and the actual hardware capabilities of their cameras like the EOS 5D Mark III.</p>
<p>An interesting point is Mr Onda says they plan to introduce STM technology into “L” lenses. Although he mentions that developing an L lens takes a lot longer to do than the current STM lenses.</p>
<p><iframe src="//player.vimeo.com/video/79361465" width="500" height="281" frameborder="0" title="Inter BEE 2013: Newsshooter talks C100 Dual Pixel CMOS AF with Canon's Mr Onda" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p>Source: [<a href="http://www.teradek.com/" target="_blank">Teradek</a>]</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>

Canon Rumors · Nov 20, 2013

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<p><strong>New EOS-1 to launch in 2014

</strong>According to NL, Canon plans to launch a new EOS-1 in 2014, around the same time as a rumored Nikon D4x. This camera will be Canon’s first foray into the high megapixel realm for a DSLR. There will also be lenses to match launching at the same time as an EOS-1D Xs (name to be decided).</p>
<p>Apparently Canon does not want to launch this new camera the same way they did with the EOS-1D X. If you remember, Canon announced their flagship before Nikon’s D4, only to watch the D4 get announced and begin shipping before we actually saw an EOS-1D X at retailers.</p>
<p>Source: [<a href="http://www.northlight-images.co.uk/cameras/Canon_1D_Xs.html" target="_blank">NL</a>]</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>

eek · Nov 20, 2013

Do you think we might see It close to the $2500.00 mark this season from authorized dealers ?
Also will Canon offer some new left over 5D MKII at a great price?
Love to know your thoughts!
Thanks

RAKAMRAK · Nov 20, 2013

I was reading about the new zeiss lens and this question came to my mind - what about zeiss filters? Do they make filters? So I searched their website and yes they do. So I have a questions for you guys have any of you used zeiss filters ever - specially the CPL? I always read good things about B+W filters from all of you, what about zeiss filters? anyone?

Nov 20, 2013

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surapon · Nov 19, 2013

Dear Friends.
To night 7:30 to 9:30 PM 11/19/2013 for Northern Canada to Florida, East coast of USA---All my friend Photographers with the big Tele. Lens can shoot the ROCKET LAUNCH at Northeastern sky.

http://www.space.com/23643-record-setting-rocket-launch-ors3.html

I will try too, But I might not have the chance, because of the thick cloud are moving in , Now.
If you have a lucky shot, Please post and show your masterpiece for us to see.
Thanks.
Surapon

flajcsi · Nov 19, 2013

Hi.

I'm looking forward to buy some new lenses. The primary goal would be landscapes and night sky photos.
I'd like to mention that I own a Canon 5d Mark III so noise is acceptable, but I wanna lower that.
I'm looking right now to:
Canon 16-35 f2.8 II L
Canon 16-35 f2.8 II L + Rokinon 24 F1.4
Canon 17-40 f4 L + Rokinon 24 F1.4
Canon 17-40 f4 L + Canon 24 F1.4 L

Keeping in mind that I need option for filters too and aperture for night sky(no star trail). Sky trackers are not an option because of the foreground.
I read a lot about the Canon 24 vs Rokinon 24 coma problem.
In the future I also wanna buy a Canon 24 TS-E lens, but that's gonna wait.

I'm curios about your opinions. Renting these lenses, unfortunately is not an option.
Thank you for your time and patience.

daivision · Nov 19, 2013

I am looking into a Macbook Pro setup for video editing. Edits will mostly be weddings, events, and some photo editing. I prefer the mid 2012 models over the new Retina models. The specific model I am looking at is:

Intel Core i7 Quad-Core 2.3 GHz CPU
Internal 4GB DDR3 RAM
Features 500GB 5400 RPM Hard Drive
Intel HD 4000 Graphics& NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M
LED-Backlit 15.4" (39.1 cm) Display
Native 1440 x 900 Resolution
Wireless 802.11n WiFi & Bluetooth 4.0
Dual USB 3.0 Ports & Thunderbolt Port
Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion

With the obvious upgrade of 16mb RAM, is this a suitable option for video editing?

Dylan777 · Nov 19, 2013

I’m shooting with 5D III. When the battery is full, I have no problem getting 6fps. However, when the battery is at half or 1/3 drops, I don’t get that 6fps anymore.

Will extra battery in battery grip helps? Have anybody try this before?

Thanks
Dylan

numra · Nov 19, 2013

I'm having a weird problem with my 7D - a technical error telling me to turn my camera on and off and to reinstall my battery is coming up. It isn't allowing me to shoot video. It is also only half 'exposing' my shots - that is, only half the image comes up - the other half of the shot is black.
Does anyone know what this means? It happened all of a sudden when I wasn't having any problems prior - it is aproblem with the shutter?

wayno · Nov 19, 2013

Recently picked up some new 600 ex rt's and a ste3rt. Fabulous system. But for some reason I've noticed on occasion that when shooting in AI SERVO (and back button focus), I'm getting an occasional red lit AF confirmation. Seems to be more common with the flash set up but I recall very infrequently it happening prior. Body is a 5d3.

Doesn't seem to be a big issue but wondering if anyone else has noticed same?

Mr Bankes · Nov 19, 2013

Hi,
I'm an enthusiast photographer. I do trucks, transport, landscapes and my mate's band. I currently shoot two 20d. I love these cameras and it will be a while before i change them. When I do decide to change, would a 5D classic be a nice upgrade? I won't upgrade for a while as I am focusing on updating my glass first. I can see advantages of FF but also of two bodies. What are your thoughts?

koolman · Nov 19, 2013

As the lines between FF and crop continue to blur - and we are seeing very high performance crop bodies - I am hoping canon will invest in high quality lenses for crop bodies. Why not L lenses for crops ? There is no good wide angle prime lens options for crop (outside third party lenses) this is a pity.

captainkanji · Nov 18, 2013

I'm wondering how to get the TTL function to work with my Canon 6D and 438EXII using the Phottix Odin. If I put the flash in TTL, I can control it in 'M' mode on the control unit, but when I put the control unit in 'TTL' mode, it just fires full blast and over exposes everything. Is there a setting in the camera flash menu I need to select? I made sure that both the transmitter and receiver are firmware 1.24. Apart from TTL, it functions perfectly.

I guess this will help me develop manual flash skills.

RGF · Nov 18, 2013

Yes I just got.

I am looking for a replacement foot for this lens. Both the regular foot and short foor take up extra rooms in the bag take up too much space in the bag. I am lookig ath 4th genreation design (see http://www.naturescapes.net/store/4th-generation-designs-crx-5-lens-foot.html) or the Wimberley AP-602 (http://tripodhead.com/products/replacement-feet-main.cfm).

Both are very low and can not be used as a handle but will save considerable room in the camera bag when traveling.

Any opinion? Any other choices? My fall back position is the monopod foot that came with the lens.

Thanks

Rich

Nov 18, 2013

I just got this lens new at best buy for $746.91 thanks to their price match guarantee. If anyone is interested I found it at rakuten.com formally buy.com for $689.99 and I called BB which honored the $400 savings. Of course I had to pay the tax which added the difference.

shivac77 · Nov 18, 2013

Hi Friends,

I am in little bit dilemma to but 70-200 F 2.8 IS and its coming with good discounted price on several web sites.
But I currently own 70-200mm F4 IS. Also I am a hobbyist and not professional. Is it worth for me when I upgrade, with respective to lens quality and the price I am spending on F2.8? Your responses are greatly appreciated.

Thanks In Adv,
Shiv

Canon Rumors · Nov 18, 2013

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<p><strong>From <a href="http://www.lensrentals.com">LensRentals.com</a>

</strong>Roger at LensRentals.com has done some initial testing on the new <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1007599-REG/zeiss_2010_056_55mm_f_1_4_otus_lens.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">$4000 Zeiss Otus 55 f/1.4 lens</a>. When Zeiss announced the lens, they claimed it would be the best SLR lens ever made. By all accounts, it appears Zeiss has come through on that claim.</p>
<p><strong>Says Roger

</strong><em>“I won’t try to say whether the Otus is worth $4,000 to you. But I can certainly say that Zeiss did what they said they had done: gave it exceptional performance even in the corners at widest aperture. From a resolution standpoint, it is, as Zeiss said it would be, “the absolute best SLR lens in the world today.”<strong>

</strong></em></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2013/11/otus-is-scharf" target="_blank">Read the full article</a> | <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1007599-REG/zeiss_2010_056_55mm_f_1_4_otus_lens.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">Zeiss Otus 55 f/1.4 at B&H Photo</a></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>

cayenne · Nov 18, 2013

Hi all,

I just shot some video this weekend and I decided to switch to IPB.....I've only shot ALI-I until now.

I usually often just bring the native canon footage into FCPX and start editing.

Do you have to do any kind of conversion with IPB if using FCPX or Adobie Premier Pro? I was thinking of giving Premier Pro a try this go around....

I shot in Marvels Flat cine style....can this go straight into Davinci Resolve 10? I thought I might run it through Davinci....do the color correction/grading and then export out for use by either FCPX or Premier....but not sure if the IPB workflow is that straight forward?

Thanks in advance,

cayenne

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