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Why is printing still so freakin' complicated?

YuengLinger
I'm not asking for a print tutorial, because I can buy Jeff Schewe's 336 page THE DIGITAL PRINT.

Am I alone in wondering why we need 336 pages of instruction to produce a decent print?

I have a Canon camera and a Canon printer. Why don't they play well together, without constant adult supervision?

I'd bet that a significant majority of people who have higher end cameras and printers also have Photoshop or Lightroom, both made by Adobe.

So there aren't a lot of brands involved here. Canon, Nikon, Epson, Adobe, Apple, Microsoft. And they have had decades now to integrate and simplify. So why is it so complicated to get a print to look like it does on my calibrated monitor or even the back of my camera? Why can I get a $0.24 print from CVS that looks fairly accurate under sunlight, fluorescent, or tungsten, while mine and friends' home printers need test print after test print so people don't look like lobsters with white blotches of fungus?

No, not looking for another tutorial. Just wondering why in 2013 it still takes a 336 page instruction manual to tell us how to prepare for a trial and error process!

And don't get me started on LR5's still clunky Print module. (Sure, if you've been using it for years, it works, but try to imagine coming to it fresh or after using PS CSx for a long time.)
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New Nikon 300/4 VR II on the way.......soon?

P
The current 300/4 non VR lens is by all accounts very sharp - even wide open.

This new prime will likely to be even sharper and lighter and could be a real stunner especially with D7100 type high res Nikon's bodies.

And with a new 1.4xTC also coming along you have the potential of a very nice 420/5.6 VR II as well. Canon - where are you?
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How bad is the 24-105?

Pi
A few shots, all in good light, all well stopped (f/11), same SS. One is taken with the 24-105, the other with either the 35L, or the 100L. Same parameters in LR, including WB, except for some exposure compensation to equate the brightness. Can you tell which is which? Of course, not a sharpness test, the size is limited to width=1024. One of the "A" images was slightly cropped, and one of the "B" images was slightly cropped as well, for the same AOV. Shot off hand. Camera: 5D2.

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Is my copy soft or that's the average for the Canon EF 70-300 f/4-5.6 IS USM?

B
I got the Canon EF 70-300 f/4-5.6 IS USM as a last minute solution to an order screw up (had ordered the 100-400L), and I was stuck with this as my only telephoto lens for my safari in Kenya. I certainly didn't expect wonders, and sure enough I found it to be a quite soft lens if lighting conditions aren't perfect. Now I'm wondering if that's the average for this lens or it's just my copy, how can I determine that? I think I'll be keeping it until the new 100-400L comes out, so it'd be nice to have it working properly, within its limits. It also has a slight front focus problem, how does Canon handle this problems? Can I send it to fix under warranty?

Attached there's a photo example, thank you for the help!
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UK lens price increases

E
Several lenses I have been saving up for have gone up in price at all UK retailers that I have checked, including Calumet, Wex, Jessops and John Lewis. Examples include £30 on a 100/2.8L, £100 on a 70-200/4L IS, and similar amounts on the 24/1.4L II amongst others. There may not be a change in

Has anyone noticed an increase elsewhere in the world? Or maybe this a reflection of changes in the exchange rate, which I haven't been watching.
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70-200 f/2.8L IS II & TC 1.4III vs 300mm f/4 L IS

J
I am a wedding photographer and was looking for a solution for when I am stuck in the back of a long church or the balcony. Maybe a few bridal portraits ( I love lens compression for portraits ). I have a 1DX and the 70-200 f/2.8L IS II. I was contemplating getting the TC 1.4III but made the decision to get the 300mm f/4 L IS. I hope I made the right decision.
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Patent: Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II

Canon Rumors
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<p><strong>Canon EF 35 f/1.4L II

</strong>A new patent for a Canon EF 35m f/1.4L II has shown it’s lovely head. <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/2012/07/patent-canon-ef-35-f1-4l/" target="_blank">We’ve seen patents previously</a> and have heard various versions of the lens have been in testing for the past few years.</p>
<p><strong>Patent Publication No. 2013-195747</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Publication date 2013.9.30</li>
<li>Filing date 2012.3.21</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Example 1</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Focal length f = 14.17mm</li>
<li>Fno. 2.89</li>
<li>Half angle ω = 56.78 °</li>
<li>Image height 21.64mm</li>
<li>The overall length of the lens 133.50mm</li>
<li>BF 40.23mm</li>
<li>14 pieces in 11 groups Lens Construction</li>
<li>2 pieces of 2 aspherical surface</li>
<li>The effective diameter of the front lens 69.96mm</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Example 2</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Focal length f = 24.50mm</li>
<li>Fno. 2.80</li>
<li>Half angle ω = 41.45 °</li>
<li>Image height 21.64mm</li>
<li>The overall length of the lens 92.07mm</li>
<li>BF 38.07mm</li>
<li>8 group 9 lenses configuration</li>
<li>2 pieces of 2 aspherical surface</li>
<li>The effective diameter of the front lens 34.58mm</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Example 3</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Focal length f = 35.50mm</li>
<li>Fno. 1.45</li>
<li>Half angle ω = 31.36 °</li>
<li>Image height 21.64mm</li>
<li>The overall length of the lens 135.01mm</li>
<li>BF 38.56mm</li>
<li>11 pieces Lens Construction 9 group</li>
<li>One piece of one aspherical surface</li>
<li>The effective diameter of the front lens 49.79mm</li>
</ul>
<p>Also included in this patent are formulas for a 14mm f/2.8 and a 24 f/2.8.</p>
<p><strong>Canon EF 35 f/1.4L $1479 at <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/162614-USA/Canon_2512A002_Wide_Angle_EF_35mm.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">B&H Photo</a> | <a href="ttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00009R6WY/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00009R6WY&linkCode=as2&tag=canorumo-20" target="_blank">Amazon</a></strong></p>
<p><strong>Source: [<a href="http://egami.blog.so-net.ne.jp/2013-10-12" target="_blank">EG</a>]</strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>
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Canon 24 mm Tilt/Shift - and very still LIFE

PKinDenmark
Working on a competition-assignment with the theme 'LIFE' (a very wide subject, I think), I made the picture below. Representing various types of life - none of them in the fast lane.

Any comments much appreciated.

Doing so I enjoyed playing with the tilt-function of the Canon 24 mm TS/E.
It enabled me to have the plane of focus at the surface of the stump, that is far from parallel to my sensorplane.
This lens is so good !! Very solid (and advanced) mechanics, and very, very good optical quality. Use it as a general wide-angle and it is just perfect.
Also used both tilt and shift for a couple of excercises in architectural photography.
Working with a tripod, lots of time and some patience it gives new creative options - and very good images.
(I am lucky to be in a photo-club having this lens for lending).
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Advice on dream African photo safari

K
Hello everyone,

I have been given the go ahead to plan a dream wildlife photo safari for the summer of 2015. Photographing African wildlife on safari has been a goal of mine for years and because this coincides with a big birthday celebration I have been given permission to design my perfect trip. Now I need to figure out where to start. The following are my thoughts already.

- In terms of camera + lenses, I will have a 5D3 (or newer body) and a 200-400/1.4x + other smaller lenses. I may rent or buy a second body.
- My goal is to take portfolio worthy photographs that I will sell as prints. I have photographed wildlife for some time and am confident I can do this if conditions are right.
- I have researched Africa a bit and found that the primary challenge in accessing wildlife (besides luck) are the following
- Some places are overflowing with tourists and vehicles will often surround an interesting spot
- In many locations vehicles are not allowed off road
- For this reason I am almost certain at least a portion of our stay will be in Sabi Sands, South Africa.
- The entire land based portion of the trip will be three weeks

At this point, therefore, my main dilemma is do we spend the entire trip in South Africa - going between different private reserves with perhaps some time in Kruger, or do we combine some reserves in South Africa with somewhere else - such as Botswana. One goal of course is to photograph as many different types of wildlife as possible.

Any help on where to start would be greatly appreciated.
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Which Normal to Wide Angle Focal Length Matches Your Vision?

mackguyver
We all see the world differently and it's the reason why some people find the 50mm matches the way they "see" the world while others would say 35mm, 85mm, etc. I'm not talking about some scientific match to the human eye, but the way you see the world around you.

Personally, I find that 24mm matches the way I see the world around me. Maybe I keep more personal distance between myself and the people and things around me that most people, but if I go through my lens choices and EXIF, the majority of my landscape, architecture, street, and even portraits (I prefer environmental shots) are right around 24mm. Here are some examples of how I see things at 24mm:

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I'm curious to hear about other people's views (& photo examples) on this particular subject.
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Testing Cheap Lens "Bowen 8mm. Fisheye"

surapon
Dear Friends and Teachers.
About a year ago, I start to see the Photos from " Fisheye Lens " from the PRO, And I start to fell in love with. I ask one of my Photography teacher and My Photographers friends about to buy Canon " L " fisheye lens, And all of them tell me to get the Cheapo Lens but OK-Quality of Picture first, To try if I really like this kind of Photos.
No, I did not buy Best Lens of Canon EF 8-15 " L " = $ 1,499 US Dollars, But I buy this Good " Bowen 8MM. F/ 3.5 Manual Focus Fisheye Lens " = $ 249 US Dollars- made in Korea.
Yes, I fell in love with this Lens = Good Distortion of the Picture and Quite sharp as Money that I spend, And Easy to use too.
Yes, I just use this good 8 mm. Bowen lens just 1-2 times in past 12 months, And I just use my 600 MM. Canon Great Lens only 4-5 times in past 2 years, and the rest of time ---just sit in the Boxes.
Yes, My Teachers and My friends are right, Try First, Before we buy some thing that we do not know that we will use in every days..
Yes, I learn some thing new in every days, Special the Comments, Commends for My friends and my Teachers in Canon Rumors Web Site.
THANKSSSS.
Surapon.

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90EX on a 5D3?

ahsanford
Hey gang,

I shoot a 5D3 and have a 600EX-RT, but I only pack it for special events. (I am more of a natural light shooter.)

However, I've considered picking up a 90EX with all the EOS-M deals going on these days. It's just so small that I could pocket the damn thing and use it in a pinch.

Does anyone have experience using this little guy on a 5D or 6D?

In particular, I've heard the recycle time is toxically slow -- I've heard 5-6 seconds (is that right?).

No AF assist beam, right? Anyone have experience trying to use it in low light?

In addition, I'd also be concerned about the flash not getting over my bigger lenses. I imagine my wide primes would be fine, but I have a 24-70 F/4 and the 100L macro. (I certainly wouldn't bother with this with my 70-200 F/2.8). Anyone have a read on what lenses this does/doesn't complement well?

I welcome your thoughts on this.

Thx,
A
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Wait for the Canon 5D Mark IV or get the Mark III?

L
Hi

Sorry for this topic, but I'm at the point where I want to upgrade to full frame after having a 600D for a couple of years.

I want it for 50/50 photo and video, I would get the 6D but the video on the MK3 is much more superior! I've not spent this much money on a camera before, hence my last minute doubts and hesitation!

Thoughts on if its even worth thinking about waiting on the Mark IV please!

Thanks,

Ben.
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Longer and faster, better?

adhocphotographer
Hey,

I am doing more and more wildlife photography (bit difficult not to living in India), and am thinking about getting a longer faster lens.

Most of my shooting is early in the morning, in the jungle/woods. every time i hope to come across tigers/leopards/bears, but these sightings are rare, so i amuse myself birding.

Currently i use a 5D MKIII and my 70-200 + 2x tcIII. The f/2.8 gives me the speed in the wee hours, and i pop on the TC when i need length and the light is better, but it is always a trade-off, and often i find myself in the situation where 200 is too short, but with the tc on the ISO/shutter speed is no longer ideal (there is an obvious point where i think adding the TC vs more extreme-cropping yields comparable results).

I am thinking about a 300mm 2.8, but the new version II is a little out of my budget. So either a second hand version I or maybe a Sigma EX 300mm f/2.8 APO DG HSM.

Any other suggestions? Has anyone any experience with the Sigma? How well does it take TCs? unfortunately TDP does not have the sigma in their comparison charts.

I guess this is more of a feasibility study for me. I'm trying to find the right/best price point.

Renting is an obvious solution for longer lenses, but it is not so easy here... the few places that have these lenses are so overwhelmed, you need to reserve your lens weeks, if not months in advance. I am just not that well organised! :)

Thanks
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