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Memdroid · Nov 12, 2013

Hello, long time lurker and first-time poster!
I have a question regarding the 1DX. Currently I own a 5d2 and a 5d3, both gripped and nearly a dozen L-lenses and I use these bodies almost always together on an assignment. Through the CPS-program I was glad using a 1DX for a month and it blew my mind for how accurate this thing really is in low light (80% of my work environment) across the whole AF area and the output of the images are simply outstanding! Man what a magical camera this is! I'm back using the 5d3 now, even though the images and the controls are very similar but it is a lot harder to get the keepers I want (and slower/tracking to focus). I never knew the difference would be this big for me and I find myself missing the 1DX tremendously.
Now to my question and the need vs want dilemma. Even though I could afford the 1DX now, but it will hurt my pockets deeply and I would rather use those funds for traveling and taking more pictures! The price is a little too high for me and seeing the camera is out for quite some time, do you think there would be pricedrop in the near future? I considered to buy it second hand and I see quite some good deals but my insurance cannot guarantee full service so that is a problem. For me the near future is in and around Q1 2014 where I have a shitload of assignments piled up until the summer and a camera this capable could be really useful in those situations.
Thanks!

kzhlin · Nov 11, 2013

I was shooting near some sand dunes about a month ago and some fine sand got into my focus ring...

I thought the sand would just grind itself away, but every time I turn the focus ring, I still hear a slight grinding sound. Someone told me to use a vacuum and it helped a bit, but there's still a bit of grinding.

Any ideas? I heard shipping it to Canon for service is around $300?

abcde12345 · Nov 11, 2013

Hi everyone, I'm recently about to buy a camera from a private buyer. However, paypal doesn't seem to work for me. It keeps saying my payment can't be done now. Does anyone have any other recommendation for me?

tjlawler · Nov 11, 2013

Hi all,

I have a 7D with an EFS lens that I have not touched in nearly 6 months. I bought a 5D MK III last March and tried to like my 7D after that! Sorry, I just love that 5D MK III. I thought I would keep the 7D as a backup body but keep wondering if I really should. I want to get a very expensive Canon lens and when I say very expensive you may guess which one that is with a price tag of over 10K. So, I am trying to get bucks here and there anyway possible. I know I may only get a little over $1000 for the entire setup but that would be 10% of what I need. I travel on occasions but on two trips now did not take the 7D along. Do you think I should sell it or just hang on to it and start being more diligent about taking a backup body along? I have never had a Canon body quit yet (in spite of some abuse). For the prior 7 years I have only had one body along when I traveled. It seems to me it is time to part with it but I keep hesitating.

Thanks all,

Tom

bgran8 · Nov 11, 2013

Here are two screenshots from Photozone regarding the 17-40L resolution @ 17mm and the Samyang 14mm resolution. They can be found at: Samyang 14mm (http://www.photozone.de/canon_eos_ff/532-samyang14f28eosff?start=1) and Canon 17-40L (http://www.photozone.de/canon_eos_ff/427-canon_1740_4_5d?start=1)

I am wondering if anyone can interpret the numbers presented, specifically at f8 and f11, regarding how many megapixels these lenses can resolve. Thanks in advance.

sujeetacharya · Nov 11, 2013

I am planning to buy a 70-200 Lense. Need some suggestion on the following lenses

1. Canon 70-200 f2.8L USM II

2. Tamron 70-200 f2.8 VR

I am using Canon 50D. Need to know which one is better lens and why.... The price wise the tamron is less than a half of canon.

Also need to know if 2X Canon extender can be used with Tamrom 70-200 2.8 VR for Canon.

Thanks in advance for the for helping me choosing the right lens.

Regards

Sujeet

Canon Rumors · Nov 11, 2013

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<p><strong>From Canon Japan’s Facebook

</strong>Canon Japan is now teasing us with a little promo called “White Kiss”. As you probably know, Rebel level cameras in Japan are called “Kiss”. So this is another sign that Canon will be launching a white Rebel of some kind. We’re not sure if this will be a global product, or just in select countries.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=540634619350769" target="_blank">View Canon Japan Teaser</a></strong></p>
<p>Source [<a href="http://digicame-info.com/2013/11/white-kiss.html" target="_blank">DC</a>]</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>

kennephoto · Nov 11, 2013

There's a used gitzo 1325 tripod for sale for 425$ seems like a decent deal considering the new prices of gitzos are pretty up there. Has anyone used this model? Is this a quality tripod with a good lifespan? Thanks!

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/pho/4137836208.html

AlanF · Nov 10, 2013

It's frequently asked what camera to take when visiting a European city. The content equivalent of Surapon's kitbag http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php?topic=18013.0 is often mentioned, but on short trips I just throw my SX50 into my suitcase. Over the weekend I flew to Rome on the dreaded Ryanair, which allows only 10 kg of small suitcase as hand luggage or pay an an exorbitant fee for the hold. Here are samples of using it at 24mm, 100mm, 600mm and 1200mm, in order (all reduced to 1200 pixels width). OK, they are not particularly wonderful photos, but they are great for the memory. My favourite is the gull overlooking the city, with the round dome of the Pantheon just to its left. The tiny sensor with its 5.6x crop factor gives a great depth of field so the bird, which was quite close, to be sharp as well as the Pantheon in the very far distance.

DaveMiko · Nov 10, 2013

I am in the process of deciding which prime to get, for the time being, to use for wildlife. I have my mind set on the 300 f2.8 IS II, but I was wondering: What's the difference, practical and theoretical, between this lens and, say, the 400 f2.8, the 500 f4 , the 600 f4? The obvious answer would be the different focal lengths and, of course, price tag. But is there anything else that is significant, as far as the differences between them are concerned?! ??? :

JPAZ · Nov 10, 2013

Hi all,

I am going to be in NYC for a few days, soon. I just might happen to wander into a few stores like B&H and Adorama to look around (

) . Any of you have any helpful hints? I know I will be like a kid in candyland until I calm down. There is nothing specific that I need but lots I want like a 70-200 f/2.8 ii or a 300 f/2.8 ii (notice I did not say lots that I can afford). Thanks.

Canon Rumors · Nov 10, 2013

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<p><strong>Lots of manufacturing delays

</strong>We’re told that Canon will be releasing a “flurry of new lenses in 2014″. There have been manufacturing delays as well as economic issues that have curtailed announcements of new higher end glass. There are “as many as 8 lenses” slated for release sometime in 2014.</p>
<p>We will see new lenses, as well as replacements to older lenses. What gets announced and when is unknown, as some lenses have been “delayed for more than a year”.</p>
<p>It’s vague, but at least it’s something. 2013 has been a very quiet year for Canon.</p>
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surapon · Nov 10, 2013

Dear Friends :
Here are my gears for 14 Hrs. at Grand Canyon and 5 days and 3 nights at Las Vegas. Yes, My wife get the great price 3 stars hotel at the strip, " The Excalibur" for $ 31 US Dollars per night, And 14 Hrs, Tour by Big Bus from the hotel to South Rim at Grand Canyon, Plus 2 Hrs Tour around South Rim by Jeep , Plus Lunch Box, Museum Cost and I-Max Movie about Grand Canyon = $ 179 US Dollars Each ( Start from Hotel at 5:30 AM).
Well, I will miss the Sun Rise and Sun Set at Grand Canyon in this Trip, If So Great, May be Next Trip I will stay at South Rim, Or Bryce , Or Zion National Park in2-3 Night-----Yes, May be next trip.

Yes, This will be My First time in Grand Canyon ( 11/11-14/ 2013)= My Dream in my Life to recorded the Pictures and See the Most Wonderful Scenery in the World, But Not the Last Time. Next Trip, I will let my Wife spend money at the strip and stay in Las Vegas, And I will go to take the Photos of Sun rise/ Sun Set at Grand Canyon alone----Ha, Ha, Ha.---Yes, That will be a great Idea, She Make money, And I make the Photos.
Enjoy.
Surapon

J.R. · Nov 10, 2013

I've got a colleague at work who is looking to upgrade from the 550D and the choice is pretty much between the 70D and the 7D. A 7D2 even if released tomorrow appears out of question because going by the current Canon pricing, it is likely to be out of budget.

Her question to me, and I put this question to you guys for help is, whether there is any reason to buy the 7D over the newer 70D?

Thanks in advance for your help.

Cheers ... J.R.

Richard8971 · Nov 9, 2013

I know this horse has been beaten over and over but I can't seem to remember ever seeing a side by side comparison of using cheaper filters vs not using them.

I believe in using them (cheaper filters) if you are NOT a professional and want a little extra protection for your glass. Kind of like the discussion I have with people who ask me what kind of paint gun (I paint cars for a living professionally) they should buy when they want to do paint work at home. My SATA NR 4000 is a $700.00 paint gun that I use daily and my paycheck depends on it.

Do I recommend to the average person that they spend $700 on a gun they will only use only once or twice? No. I recommend the Harbor Freight SATA-copy HVLP gun they have for $60.00.

Will the $60.00 paint gun work? Yes and it will produce a fantastic finish. Will it hold up professionally? Probably not as well as the real SATA. Does that make it junk? Not at all, it has a place and will do it's job just fine.

This also is not a discussion on putting a $20 filter on a $1700 L-class lens. If you are going to put a filter on it, buy a good one, not a cheap one. But for the average to really good lens, the average filter will do just fine.

The cheap filters have a place in photography as do the expensive ones. I put an inexpensive Hoya filter on my EF 70-300L IS USM and did 6 shots of 3 different objects, 1 with the filter and 1 without. Random, handheld, so it could be equivalent to normal shooting as it can be.

I was surprised by the results. The crops are close to 100% and are very tight to show fine detail. Can you tell a difference? Yup. Will it kill a photo? Nope. I doubt in an average print you would really be able to tell them apart.

Eli · Nov 9, 2013

I was thinking of buying a second hand 450d with 18-55 is stm lens for $300, less than 5k shutter count, with a genuine battery grip and batteries.
Just for fun, to leave around and do some time lapses when I'm on holidays without worrying about it too much, anyone else still using their 450d?
And I was tossing up between getting the 450d kit or just spending a few hundred more for a 5d classic.. hmm.. thoughts?

DaveMiko · Nov 9, 2013

I used to use the venerable 100-400 for wildlife and bird shots. After I bought the 70-200 f2.8 II I started to use that, coupled with the 2x III extender, for the same purposes. I had read mostly negative reviews about extenders, but, to my amazement, the images I get out of this combo are nothing short of astonishing. IQ is equal, or even superior, to the one produced by the 100-400. Autofocus speed, however, takes a hit, which is visible. Still, that to me seems to be a bit faster than the autofocus speed on the 100-400. I'm tempted to use the combo, instead of the 100-400, now, but its weight discourages me to do that, if I'm shooting without a tripod. What do you guys think?

Ruined · Nov 9, 2013

Hi all,
Was curious if anyone saw any patents or info that might imply some of the L classic primes might have an update in the pipeline.

For instance, maybe adding IS to the 135 f/2? Or correcting some of the focusing issues some have with the 50 f/1.2 (I don't have personal experience with this)?

We have some of the consumer lenses coming out with IS and all new optics, and while the L primes are fantastic, one might wonder if they could be even better with new designs (as we have seen quality improvement with new designs of L zoom lenses and consumer primes).

So anyone see any hints of updates of the classic L primes, or no? Just curious

Note these updates might include IS, increased sharpness or focusing, etc...

Rienzphotoz · Nov 9, 2013

Gentlemen ... need some help:

While capturing some video footage of our brand new offshore rig, my Manfrotto 055CXPRO4 (with 5D MK III + 16-35 L II on it) had a very bad fall, (got flung out over 10 feet from a 6 foot height), due to an oversight on my part ... camera has a couple of tiny scratches and the B+W XS-Pro filter is totally cracked ... I broke the filter glass with a small Plier, as the filter has a dent which did not allow me to remove it - basically stuck and I had to continue shooting or miss the footage ... anyway that's for another thread ... please refer to the images below to see the broken tripod leg (its the last tube on the tripod) ... I can still use it if I insert it back and lock it down, but I prefer that it is replaced ... anyway, I checked the net for a replacement leg and found the attached pdf in Manfrotto website, but I cannot figure out which part is the correct one ... does anyone know which part I should be ordering?
Appreciate your help as I've got an important vacation coming soon and I really want my favorite tripod working like it used to a few hours ago.

ajfotofilmagem · Nov 9, 2013

The logic of the market says that one day there will be a full frame Canon camera over 36 megapixels. However, so far there is no information on when this will happen, and what features this camera will have. It can be noticed that the Canon lens releases lately are prepared to extract the clarity of many megapixel cameras. Perhaps the scarcity of high quality lenses caused Nikon D800E was not a sales success, as some people imagined.

sanj · Nov 9, 2013

someone had recently posted a question asking "why it is so difficult to print." Or something like that. There were some interesting replies and I want re - read the post.
Cant find it!
Can someone pls help?
thx

DaveMiko · Nov 9, 2013

I've had the 24-105 for about a year and a half now. It came as the kit lens for my 5D Mk III. My copy is a very good one, tack sharp and quite fast, as far as I seem to notice. 3 months ago I bought the 24-70 II. It is an outstanding lens, as far as AF response and sharpness are concerned. I think it's better than the 24-105. That being said, is it possible that the 24-105 can still be useful? If I keep it, and don't sell it, to what uses, if any, can the 24-105 be put? Is there anything that I can do with the 24-105 that I can't do with the 24-70 II?!

Neutral · Nov 9, 2013

Found interesting info on Sony 7R image quality vs. 5Dm3, Nikon D800E and Pentax 645D with 100% comparison crops at different ISOs at imagine -resource:
http://www.imaging-resource.com/camera-reviews/sony/a7r
Very interesting to see comparison of Canon 5D M3 with Sony a7R at ISO 3200 both low contrast high details shorts and for high contrast ones.

MagickPanda · Nov 9, 2013

Hello there I am new to this forum and I m planning buying a cheap canon DC for dad as birthday present, the budget is probably somewhere near 200-300 USD, just wondering which one is good for full-auto mode and manual function to some extents..

Thanks in advancd.

distant.star · Nov 8, 2013

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This appeared in yesterday's, The Wall Street Journal. Since items often can't be accessed there, I've copied the whole piece to read here:

Phones Imperil Fancy Cameras
Shipments of High-End Models Are Falling as Mobile Devices Gain in Popularity

By
Juro Osawa
Updated Nov. 7, 2013 7:41 p.m. ET

Declining sales of high-end cameras and lenses are raising an alarming question for companies like Canon Inc. and Nikon Corp: Could the proliferation of camera-enabled, app-heavy smartphones be crushing not only the simple point-and-shoot, but premium models as well?

This year, shipments of what's called "interchangeable-lens cameras"—high-end models that let users swap out different lenses—are diving suddenly after years of robust growth. Most of those are digital single-lens reflex, or DSLR, cameras—the bulky models used by professional photographers and enthusiasts.

Research firm IDC expects shipments of such cameras to fall 9.1% to 17.4 million units from 19.1 million units last year.

...

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http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304672404579183643696236868?tesla=y

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