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flying with 600f4 or 400f2.8

S
I was planning a trip to yellowstone national park and curious if anyone had advice on flying with either my 600f4 or 400f2.8. They are expensive to be lost in luggage, but perhaps too large for carry on. And which of the two should I bring. I really am hoping for some bald eagle sightings, but if it's not likely I'd rather have my 400 since it is more hand holdable.
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60D Levels

C
Hi. I am still learning as I go so I hope that this is not a dumb question !!!!
I own a 60D and a Canon 70-300L.
I have noticed that I get different levels when shooting the same shot using the center focus point or all 9 AF points. With single the image is darker.
I have the camera set to use Evaluative Metering so I am confused as to why I get a difference in levels.
Am I missing the obvious?

Thanks in advance for your replies :-)
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Buy 50mm f1.2L now or wait for the II?

mrjgx
Hi guys,

I'm new here and since this thing is bothering me for 2 weeks already I guess I have to post it up here and seek feedbacks from the members here.

I'm planning to buy the 50mm f1.2L but I found out that there's a rumor saying the new II version is being tested. So anyone can predict when will it be released?

I'm in the middle of upgrading from APSC to FF camera, and I was thinking to better invest in a good lens first and the body upgrades can come much later. I'm planning to complete the Holy Trinity primes. The thing is, I don't want to spend a large amount of money only to regret having not to wait for a few more weeks when the new improved version is to be released.

Thx guys!
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My dead 5D Mark III Story

crank47
Hello,
I need to tell you this silly story how my trusty 5d mk3 died. I love the mk3 and it's an awesome camera, I had it as a main body and I really trusted it to get the job done when I need it. But my perspective on the 5D mk3 changed recently. I was shooting a wedding a few weeks back and at the ceremony my mk3 just started going crazy. The mirror kept flapping, shutter didn't respond and it gave me an error 20 screen. I thought ok, maybe the mirror motor died since I know error 20 is a mechanical problem and a friend had the same problem with the motor. So I changed to my old 5Dc I had as a backup and shot the rest of the wedding with it. When I came home I tried the mk3, put the battery in and turn the power on, as it turned on it gave me a high temp. warning and that's when I knew something was wrong so I puled the battery out and waited till Monday so I can take the camera to a repair centre. Before my trip to the centre I tried to turn on my camera again as I had some hope that the high temp. warning wouldn't show up, boy was I wrong. The camera was dead, no respond, nothing. After a few days the centre called me with bad news. My mk3 has water damage all over the main PCB, DC/DC power board and the pentaprism unit. I was shocked! It never went near water plus it has some degree of weather sealing. I could not believe what they said to me. I started to think of every possible solution how could water enter my mk3. Finally I figured it out. Apparently since it was a hot sunny day and i needed to be in a suit as my work uniform, sweat from my shirt magically got into the camera body and fried the electronics. Yeah I know,it's funny but it's true. Canon weather sealing can withstand light rain and snow, but hang it around your neck for 2 hours on a hot day- Dead. I'm really disappointed as I had a 5Dc and a 450D on much harder weddings in the middle of summer and they still work. Maybe I had bad luck or something, but still I think that a pro level camera like a 5D mk3 should work fine in these situations. Now I need to pay 750 euro to get my camera fixed, drive 2 countries to get a canon service centre that has some parts for the mk3 and be without my main body for a month or more till they fix it. My gold CPS card doesn't mean anything. I'm really disappointed in Canon right now and feel frustrated that you can be without your camera for a month because of humidity from a sweaty shirt...

I hope my story will help someone in the future as clearly the 5D mk3 isn't that pro grade as we think it is. Before this event if somebody told me that a mk3 can die like this, I would laugh at them. Now I don't know if it's funny or sad.

Stephan
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5d mkiii, grain in low-light - Am I just asking for too much?

jdramirez
I was at a skating rink... a notoriously difficult place to shoot because it is dark and the kids are moving around faster than they can run... so you have auto focus issues, low light issues, and if you use flash, you have issues with it looking like you used flash (red eye, and the line of light that reflects off their skin and clothes).

Well yesterday I was at the rink and I was using the 5D mkiii, a 70-200mm f/2.8L IS mkii, and a 580exii speedlite. For the pictures I'm going to show now, I was shooting at iso 2500, f2.8, and 1/1250th of a second shutter speeds. I was half bouncing light off of the rink's ceiling and half bouncing it off the built in card of the 580.

Honestly... the results weren't that awful, but when you go into 1:1, it just looks GRAINY. I know the mkiii is really good in low light and the grain is tolerable at iso 6400 with post production, but the attached are the raw shot before noise reduction luminance and sharpening, etc. So I realize that a meatloaf doesn't look tasty before it is cooked... but I suppose I just would expect at 2500 less grain immediately out of the camera. Am I just being naive and looking at the meal before it was cooked (and subsequently complaining that I'm not eating that) or maybe I should have used different settings...

Honestly, any feedback would be welcome.

(and the photos are heavily cropped to get them into the 1:1 ratio, and also because my wife doesn't like photos of my daughter existing in cyberspace... so no offense to any of yall... and I realize that the images themselves aren't very captivating, but it is the grain that I more concerned about).
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Baby Photos and the search for a portrait lens...

jdramirez
As can be seen by my signature... I have no problem going through lenses. Well... low and behold nine months after being on a turkey high, a baby is coming forth. You should see what roast beef makes me do!

I had a 100mm f/2.8L is macro that I just sold... and inretrospect... maybe I should have kept it for some close ups of the eye and eyelashes... and I liked the lens quite a bit as a portrait lens. It was super sharp wide open at f/2.8 and I'm a little sad to see it go.

My plan was to replace the 100mm f/2.8L with a 135mm f/2L... which would be a touch long for indoor photography... and maybe a touch long to get a new born to notice me... but I also have a 9 year old that it would complement well. Then... after I save a few more sheckles, I was going to upgrade to a 85mm f/1.2L.

And then this morning, I see a good deal on a 85mm f/1.8 for $300 and I jumped on it for $275. So now I have a decent portrait lens which isn't crazy long on my full frame 5D mkiii. Rather than spending 800 to 900 on the 135mm, I now have an extra $1200 ish left to spend (after selling a 24-105 and a fisheye lens).

So should I keep the 85mm and maybe sell two 24-105's and upgrade to a 24-70mm f/2.8L mkii? Is the 85mm f/1.2L REALLY just that much more amazing that I should continue with my plan of upgrading to that but just skip over the 135mm step?

And while I normally don't suggest people offering suggestions from left field (e.g. I'm talking about a 70-200mm f/2.8L IS mkii and someone suggests a 18-200mm), but in this case, if there is a better portrait option that is good wide open, I'm willing to listen.

I wanted something in the 50mm range, but the f/1.2L is soft wide open, I had the f/1.4 and really liked it, but evidently not enough to keep it, and I really didn't like that it wasn't sharp until around f/2.8 or so. But I'm rambling.
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Wrecked my 6D today, what a POS

ontarian
So I got over my initial dislike last year of a few of the corners Canon took with the 6D (like 1/4000 max shutter speed) because the image quality was on par with my 5D3. Today shooting the Collingwood Ontario Elvis festival in the rain with a EF 400mm 2.8 IS on my 5D3 and a 14mm 2.8 II on my 6D and I was shocked to find that my 6D stopped responding after about 20 minutes in sporadic rain. I got home, opened things up to inspect and found felt-like material at all the seams rather than the expected rubber material that even my EF-S mount 2009 era 7D has. I'm sorry, but F$#%K you Canon, for my couple of grand I want you to not skimp out on maybe a dollar's worth of sealing material. My 6D is now in a bowl of rice in my cranked up to the max infrared sauna, I'll see if my hatred of Canon corner cutting sticks. No wonder I enjoy developing EOS mount solutions for 60's to mid 80's era Canon manual focus lenses, its before they started sucking like it was a sport.


Edit, a few hours later:

Well, the bowl of rice and a couple of hours in the dry sauna seem to have brought the body back to life thankfully. I'm thinking that the 6D problems had something to do with the fact that it was hanging mostly from my shoulder with the rear buttons facing the rain where my 5D3 was mostly top up since they look like they should both share the same "weatherproofing" levels.


-Ed Mika
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Advice please – File format details for animation video from 5Dii DSLR

B
Hi everyone

I'm an experienced photographer who has been asked to shoot stills for a three-minute music video. While I'm happy enough with stills I know next to nothing about video or animation work, but am prepared to put in the hours playing with FCP to get the job done.

A few details: the video will be 1920 x 1080, 'shot' with stills from a 5dii or 1Dx. I'll probably aim for 30 FPS, since I can...

All images will be shot in RAW and batch processed in LR5.

Now, where I need help is advice on file format exporting from LR5 to then be imported into FCP. My initial thoughts are to set aspect ratio in LR to 16:9 and then export to tif, setting:

Compression: ZIP
Colour space: AdobeRGB (1998)
Bit depth: 8 bits

Resize to fit: long edge to 1920 pixels
Resolution: 72 DPI

This is just a guess; I'm pretty sure it will work, but I have no idea if these settings are optimal pr just naive guesses. I would like to produce the highest quality product I can for my friends, so I'm not too bothered about creating vast files providing they can be sensibly processed in FCP on my Mac Pro.

Last, but not least, would the settings change between a colour vs B&W video?

The effect my friends would like to end up with is along the lines of this video:

Portugal. The Man - Atomic Man [Official Music Video]

It won't be a copy, more 'inspired by'. Either way, the story-boarding is up to them.

Your help would be very much appreciated
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Canon Camera Sales Down in Q2, Imaging Revenue Up

Canon Rumors
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<p><strong>Smartphones to blame?</strong>

Canon sold 19% fewer digital cameras worldwide in the second quarter of 2013, compared to the same period last year – with demand for interchangeable-lens cameras falling 4%. However, Canon’s global imaging division sales revenue climbed 4.4%….</p>
<p>Sales of Canon compact cameras fell 26% worldwide from April-June 2013 in volume terms (year-on-year) but demand for the EOS 5D Mark III and EOS 6D DSLRs continued to grow and the EOS 700D ‘proved popular’ in Japan over the three months.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/photo-news/539870/canon-uk-boasts-number-one-spot-but-demand-dips-worldwide" target="_blank"><strong>Read More at Amateur Photographer</strong></a></p>
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Thrown in deep waters... throw me buoys pls..

sanj
In just after two weeks I am going to a major wildlife lodge in Africa in the middle of migration - their busy season - for 10 days of Safari in exchange for teaching the staff and clients photography. I have faked my way as a photographer so far. Now I am in the deep end.
How do you think I should handle the situation? The staff there is expert and the the clients rich and from all over the world.
What do I teach them? How do I teach them? Am so nervous.
Things which come to my mind are: Back focus, exposure compensation, servo focus, selecting focus points, raw v/s jpeg. Pls pls add to this list with hints on teaching and techniques. THX
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Camera body advice

Terry Rogers
So my rebel xsi has met an unfortunate demise and I'm looking for advice on a replacement. I only have between 400 to $600 ish (cdn) to spend on a new (to me) body. I have the standard kit lens, 35 2.0, 50 1.8, and 85 1.8. I shoot primarily people with a smattering of whatever else catches my eye. I'm looking for opinions on a replacement body. 5dc, t3i, 50d or anything else in that price range. I would like to know what body any of you would choose (my list is just an example and not my specific selection). Not having video is not a big deal for me. I'm not blowing my images up huge so a high MP count isn't my priority. For me image quality is most important, ie great low iso files, reasonable high iso (I occasionally shoot some sports indoors and find the xsi wanting at iso 1600). Also, getting the shot in focus, especially with the fast primes. Afma would be a nice feature. Anyway, just thought I'd throw that out there to get others opinions, especially if you've had experience with multiple cameras in that price range.
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Review: Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 VC USD

TWI by Dustin Abbott
Here's a thorough review of Tamron's new fast telephoto zoom for those of you that are interested. Once again I have tried to share an objective real world review of the lens and its features.

http://www.dustinabbott.net/2013/07/tamron-sp-70-200mm-f2-8-di-vc-usd-review/

Thanks to all of you who have viewed and supported my reviews in the past.
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Base Plates for 5D3, 1DX -- seeking advice?

johnrudoff@yahoo.com
Colleagues: I am accustomed to keeping a steel base plate on my gear (example: the Really Right Stuff plate for the 5D2), both for protection and also because I can vigorously screw in my Black Rapid attachment. I don't mind the extra weight. I seek advice re. options for protective base plates for the 1Dx and 5D3. (I know RRS makes a plate for the 5D3 but not for the 1DX.) They must have female fitting for BR attachment, and be very durable--steel preferred over aluminum; titanium best of all. M-Plate? Acra? Anything else? Thank you for your time.

Addendum--Thanks, winglet and neuroanatomist. The Kirk plate (I did not know of them) may be what I want. I prefer steel to aluminum, but RRS doesn;t make an equivalent plate for the 1Dx as they do for the 5D3. Not certain what neuroanatomist means by lug and locktite, but Ishall research this. Thanks again.
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Canon 24 70 2.8 L version I or Tamron SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC

S
Dear friends,

I have just ordered a 6D body (refurbished) and have around $1K left to buy a lens for it. I am seriously consider to buy a 24-70 range F2.8 zoom lens and cannot decide on which one of the above is better in term of IQ and value. A 3 yrs' old used Canon L is asking on the Craigslist for 1K to 1.2K and I will be able to buy a grey market Tamron for around $900.

Which one should I choose ? Please help.
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Canon UK boasts ‘number one’ spot but demand dips worldwide

X
" Canon sold 19% fewer digital cameras worldwide in the second quarter of 2013, compared to the same period last year – with demand for interchangeable-lens cameras falling 4%. However, Canon’s global imaging division sales revenue climbed 4.4% and the firm says it held the number-one spot for photo and video in the UK for the first half of 2013.
Canon 5D MKIII front

Sales of Canon compact cameras fell 26% worldwide from April-June 2013 in volume terms (year-on-year) but demand for the EOS 5D Mark III and EOS 6D DSLRs continued to grow and the EOS 700D ‘proved popular' in Japan over the three months.

‘As for digital compact cameras, sales volume declined from the previous year due to the market slowdown and increasing popularity of smartphones,' states Canon.

The firm says this was ‘despite efforts to increase sales through the introduction of new products such as the PowerShot SX280 HS – equipped with a high-magnification zoom lens that exceeds the capabilities of lenses offered by smartphones'.

Total camera sales revenue rose 0.8%, while Canon's inkjet printer sales jumped 17.3% despite a 3% drop in units sold.

On the future of its camera business, Canon points to a ‘sense of a slowdown in China and Europe', adding that its future priority will be on ‘profitability'.

Operating profit at Canon's Imaging System Business Unit fell 17.5% for the first six months of 2013, compared to a year earlier.

In a statement accompanying its latest business results, the company adds: ‘Demand for interchangeable-lens digital cameras is expected to continue growing, owing to an expanded user base in developed countries along with market growth in emerging countries.'

In the UK, meanwhile, Canon reports that it came top in photo and video sales for the six months to June, in both volume and value terms, and was also 'number one' in compact cameras.

According to figures Canon says it received from market analysts GfK – which GfK would not confirm when approached by AP yesterday – Canon led the market in digital interchangeable-lens cameras and compacts for the month of June.

Separately, news agency Reuters reports that Canon has cut its interchangeable-lens camera sales target to 9 million, from 9.2 million previously. However, Canon UK was not able to confirm this to AP."

from: http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/photo-news/539870/canon-uk-boasts-number-one-spot-but-demand-dips-worldwide
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High humidity destination: gear precautions

L
I am going on a trip to Costa Rica this september and am a little bit worried about my gear. I've got good insurance but that won't protect me from not being able to take pictures because of broken gear.

Rain forest especially sounds scary, but I'll have to decide day by day what I am going to do and if I should bring my gear or not.

My lenses are not weather sealed (35L 85L 135L) and body is 5dIII. I've got a backup eos-m with 22mm prime.

- I'd like to hear some experience with such environments and precautions I can take to decrease the change on damage to my gear.
- What about switching lenses, is the plan to do it inside a plastic bag safe, any other ideas?
- Any places where I should just accept to not bring the camera (thats ok, photos are not my primary objective ;)).
- Any other tips?

So far I've heard:
- Gear in the hotel, either no airco or put gear in bathroom at night.
- Get plastic bags to put stuff in
- Get Silica Gel bags (for anti-moist)
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'Revolutionary' Dual Pixel AF Explained

Canon Rumors
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<p><strong>Dual Pixel CMOS AF will change —High Image Quality” the basic assumptions about Digital SLRs

</strong>Canon USA has posted a PDF explaining the “revolutionary” Dual Pixel AF technology.</p>
<p><strong>Introduction</strong>

This is not just a new technology. It is a revolution that will significantly expand the possibilities of DSLR cameras.</p>
<ul>
<li><em>“The correct way to take photos is by looking through an optical viewfinder and shooting”</em></li>
<li><em>“Live View is a subsidiary function, inferior to the optical viewfinder”</em></li>
<li><em>“The DSLR’s movie mode is so difficult, as to be usable only by a professional”</em></li>
</ul>
<p>Dual Pixel CMOS AF is a new technology that will cast aside these assumptions. The entire surface of the sensor is lined with pixels composed of two photodiodes each, and the image plane phase-difference detection AF focuses using the phase-difference of the two parallax images.</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.learn.usa.canon.com/app/pdfs/articles/Canon_Developers_Interview_nonfacing_pressquality.pdf" target="_blank">Read The Entire Article</a> | <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/986389-REG/canon_8469b002_canon_eos_70d_dslr.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">Canon EOS 70D at B&H Photo</a></strong></p>
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opinion on price of used camera needed

wsmith96
howdy,
today I came across a used 40d on craigslist in my area for $200. The poster says that the flash doesn't work, but everything else is working fine. I was considering making an offer. I know this is an old camera, but ppl here seems to agree that the 40d does a good job. I'm not worried about the flash. If you were in my shoes, would you consider buying this?

ps. I'm currently using a t1i.
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Sigma 35mm 1.4 lens chicken...

LewisShermer
So today I went down to the bank, extended my overdraft and purchased the Sigma 35mm 1.4 Art lens on the interweb for £620 next day delivery. All being well it should be delivered before noon tomorrow (friday)

The reason I bought it is that I want to shoot a wedding on saturday with it :D

obviously I'm going to play with it all friday afternoon and evening (I'm using a 5Diii) but I probably wont work out all the little quirks... anyone that has the lens, is there anything I need to be aware of?

I normally shoot 90% of the day with a 50mm 1.4 set at f2.2ish but I'm guessing the 35mm 1.4 set at 2.2 will be a little more forgiving on the DOF and a little less bokeh?

Has anyone had problems with focussing and needed a little AFMA???

I have the 28mm 1.8 too but that's a little too wide for me on a full frame when doing environmental portraiture. I find I make the odd little mistake with regards to chopping off of the extremities of limbs with the 50mm when it's all action go and I don't really have time to get the legs going for some proper framing.

so yeah, any oddities with this little beast??
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