Hello all,

I just heard on the news that tonight there is going to be a 'super moon' with the moon coming very close to earth and will be larger and brighter than usual.

Can someone give me advice on ways to shoot this tonight? I have a 5D3.

Lenses I have:

70-200L f/2/8 II
85mm f/1.8
24-105L f/4
17-40mm L f/4

Robikon 14mm

Would HDR be a way to go? I've not taken long 'bulb' type exposures...I'm not sure how long to keep it open, and what settings to use...

So, I'd very much appreciate some suggestions for my first try at some astral photography tonight!!

Thanks in advance,

cayenne

I am getting tired of waiting for the price of a 5D MkIII to come down anytime before Christmas.
I am shooting with a 20D and a 40D, and I could still be happy with a modest MP count.

I am seeing some great prices on EOS ID's on ebay and Amazon (thru private sellers). Seems like I could pick up a great 1D in any flavor and really enjoy using a pro camera.

I am soliciting advice from those of you who have used these older great cameras. If I wanted to spend about $1000, which is the one you would recommend? Any caveats? I see great cameras getting sold all the time on ebay, with many bidders. Somebody is thinking like me, I guess.

Right now, I am tempted to buy one today. I see some decent looking MkII's within my range.
I want to learn and enjoy the features of the pro camera, and get comfortable with it.
I also would like the 1.3 x factor, for use with my 17-40mm, and still get further with my 300mm.

There are several models to pick from, all at good prices. What would you recommend from the older 1D's?
Would like to hear the pros and cons of a 1D and a 1Ds, for instance.

I am thinking all are great cameras, but I want to hear from you pros who have used them all.

Hello everyone!
My daily gear currently consists of a 17-40, 24-105, and 70-200/4L (NO IS) on a 5D3 (2nd on its way).
I'm currently thinking about ugrading the 70-200, since it's by far the least used lens, because of both the lack of IS and the slow f4 aperture.
So I'm looking to buy a used 70-200/2.8 IS but I'm not sure whether I'd go for the version II(used 1800€++) or if the version I is enough(I can pick one up for just over 1300€)!?
Any experience?

I'm a wide-angle guy so I don't expect to use it all the time and my funds are limited too, with the recent upgrade of my 2nd body to another 5D3, so a new mark II is out of the question.

Is it worth to spend (at least) 500€ more for the mark II or is the mark I good enough? (=Will my clients be able to tell the difference?) And can I expect the mark Is price to remain the same for say, the next year or two? I bought my f4L used for 450€ and I already have a buyer who's ready to pay me the same amount.

Thank you very much in advance!

My current gear is down to a 5D3, 85mm 1.2, 70-200 2.8 is ii

I'm looking for a shorter length lens that would be useful for both still and video. For both still and video, it would be handheld 90% of the time. I'm thinking a 50mm because of the IQ for the price... although if price weren't an issue an issue at all, 35mm would probably be preferable. I'll be using it for both product shots and video.

For 50s I'm leaning toward the sigma 1.4. Supposedly its better than the canon 1.4, but it's also a little more expensive and in pics I've seen it looks pretty bulky. Considering id be carrying it around a lot without a bag, is the IQ worth that size/weight? Or is it really not that much different? Anything else I should consider when comparing those two?

I'm also hesitant to get a 50 now since a new one is rumored to come out soon..
(Side question: Can a 50mm not have IS? It seems like it would be the perfect candidate for IS...)

I like the new Sigma 35 "art" lens. Although my first thought when I considered that one is that I could get a 24-105 with IS for less... and it would be superior (I think?) for video.. and probably not too noticeable IQ difference.

I dont even have a clearcut question, but if anyone has any input that might help that would be cool.

I have been interested in the development of both the Canon EOS M and the Zeiss Touit line of lenses. Does anyone know if the two companies are discussing a hookup?

I have been playing a lot with off-camera flash using a 580EX and a pair of 430EX Speedlites. I have been triggering them with four Cactus V5s, which are nice, simple radios, but no E-TTL, but maybe the most annoying feature is that you have to climb ladders to adjust settings manually or wake them up when they go to sleep. [

I would love to perhaps upgrade my wireless flashes, was considering taking the plunge into Pocket Wizard land, but could also go the way of a 600EX-RT and the ST-E3-RT trigger. I love my 430EX flashes and I am wondering whether Canon can be expected to come out with a 430EX II replacement with RT any time soon.

I have scanned the Lighting section of the forum, have not seen any good rumors or gossip, so I thought I would throw out the question for those who may know or have an informed guess.

At least I wonder if it is weak. Battery check on my 5DM3 shows 2, not 3, bars as condition. Does this mean anything?

Thanks

Rich

Hello guys

I have a small problem I was hoping you could help me with:

So today I bought a used 70-200mm f/2.8 IS (version 1).

I'm pretty happy with the lens as far as performance goes, but i noticed that there are 4 exposed screws where the tripod collar are supposed to be - these screws are basically preventing me from attaching the tripod collar.

I have attached a photo of one of the screws, and I was hoping someone could help me tell me why these screws might be there, or are they supposed to be there, and I am just being stupid? I wasn't able to find a picture of a 70-200mm online without the tripod collar attached so I can't see if it's normal.

Thanks in advance

i have a tamron 90mm f2,8 macro and im very happy with it... except one thing.

sometime i don´t have a tripod with me or in some locations tripods are not allowed.
and then camera shake is an issue when i shoot handheld macros of flowers etc.

i would like to buy the EF 100 mm macro with IS.
but i remember reading some comments that IS is pretty useless for macro.

did they mean because you should shoot on a tripod anyway ... or why is it that i read this comment quite often?

I have been trying to buy a refurb 70-300 L lens for months. They are always out of stock. Two days ago they became available and I ordered immediately. Today I called as I had received no shipping notice and was told me order was cancelled due to a "hard reject" of credit card. The CS woman would give no info, no reason and when asked why I was not notified she said "we don't do that". Of course the lens is not out of stock again. I asked a supervisor why they do not give an opportunity (like most companies) when a card is refused, he stated it was policy. It turns out that Canon's accounting department routinely turns down cards with no notification IF the order comes from an IP address outside of the USA. Although my order was form a US card, with a verified US billing address and shipped to that same address, it was still cancelled.

When asked if they would put me a a list to get the next one...no we can't do that. It is just plane crappy customer service.

Hi all,

Does anyone have a link to a good general purpose model release form?

I'm starting to shoot some folks for headshots and even some video for auditions for things here in New Orleans. Starting with friends right now...trading my services for using resulting images to build my portfolio.

I know I need to get some type of model release form signed by them giving me full rights to do as I need with the photos I shoot and give them.

Can someone give me some advice on what a Model Release form needs to say, and where I could find one to download off the net?

Thank you in advance,

cayenne

I just got my 1DX yesterday and noticed the JPEG quality setting was set to 8 by default. I have been shooting with a 5D3 for over a year now and of course that option is not on the 5D3. I started to compare some JPEGs of the 1DX and the 5D3 and noticed that the 1DX jpegs (quality 10) have a little larger file size than the 5D3s even thought the 1DX has less MPs so I am assuming that the 5D3 compresses the jpegs more. Am I correct? Also anyone see any reason why I would need to adjust my JPEG quality down from 10 assuming I am not worried about the little extra file size? Now I don't want to start a JPEG vs RAW war but I was just curious if anyone knew more about it and why that option is not on the 5D3.

I'm just starting to explore the video function of my 5D3 and I was hoping for a little clarification. My understanding is that (as with film) the ISO controls light sensitivity and aperture controls the diameter of the lens opening. However I can't seem to wrap my brain around the shutter speed's function in relation to video. With the camera's mirror being locked up what then does shutter speed change? My first thought was frames per second but I doubt that's right.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Has anyone here had a chance to try the new XA20 or XA25 (only difference - apart from the price - between the two is the HD/SD-SDI output)?

If so, what are your thoughts?

Thanks.

Just saw this when I went to sign in my Nikon Image Space account

http://info.nikonimagespace.com/trouble_info/00027/?lang=en_US

Thank you for using “NIKON IMAGE SPACE”.

It has come to our attention that new accounts for 43 users created between 12:10 pm, Thursday, June 6, and 10:00 pm, Tuesday, June 11, 2013 (all dates/times in Japan Standard Time) can be accessed by another 43 users, and vice versa. This means that accounts for a total of 86 users can each be accessed by two users—the actual account holder and one other user. Random account access by various users is not possible. This is the result of a problem with the “NIKON IMAGE SPACE” system.

After examining the system, we found evidence that the images and membership information (name, nickname, e-mail address, telephone number) of 32 of those users had been accessed in some way without the user's knowledge.

Immediately after this problem was detected, we identified the cause, implemented measures to prevent recurrence, and confirmed that it had not occurred with more than the 32 users identified.

However, to prevent the situation from becoming any worse, all of the original 86 users, including the 32 indicated above, affected by these problems remain unable to log-in to their accounts.

In addition to this announcement, we have e-mailed affected users individually with a report of the problems and our sincerest apologies. We will continue to assist affected users in good faith.

*Worldwide distribution of 32 affected users
8 in Japan, 11 in the U.S., 3 in Italy, 2 each in Spain, Germany, and Australia,
1 each in the U.K., France, Belgium, and Malaysia

At Nikon, we have worked continuously to strengthen and ensure the security of personal information. Therefore, we take problems like this one very seriously. We will perform a complete inspection of the “NIKON IMAGE SPACE” system to prevent them from happening again and to restore reliability.

We sincerely apologize for any trouble, concern, or worry these system problems have caused users of “NIKON IMAGE SPACE”.

Details

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There were problems with the “NIKON IMAGE SPACE” internal program updated on June 6, 2013 (Thursday). Usually, with new membership registration, a unique number, used for internal management of accounts, is assigned to each member. Over the span of several days, however, several of the same numbers were assigned to two new members.
2. Response
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Immediately after this problem was detected, we identified the cause, implemented measures to prevent recurrence, and confirmed that it had not occurred with more than the 32 users identified. Finally, the internal program was corrected at 6:30 pm on June 14, 2013 (Friday) to ensure that these unique internal management numbers are not assigned to more than one user or account.
3. Measures to prevent recurrence
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Nikon takes this problem very seriously indeed. Not only will a revision of system design and quality standards be implemented, but the monitoring system and items monitored to ensure consistency of data will be reinforced to prevent future inconsistencies and restore reliability.

We hope that you will continue to use “NIKON IMAGE SPACE”.

Hi all,

I'm toying with the idea of buying the 24mm TS-E. I shoot at 24mm a lot, love shooting landscapes and buildings and like to learn new things/challenge myself. However, it isn't cheep and i have a few concerns. Basically the lack of AF (not much manual experience) and IS (I drink a lot of coffee)... I don't always like lugging around my tripod, which I feel is needed to truly get the most out of a TS-E, and lets face it, for the price that is what i want to do!

Any advice for me on this issue? Experience and suggestions welcome!

Additional info - there is nowhere local i can rent it.

I am looking to upgrade my equipment and looking to sell a few items. Which sites do you get the best price for your products?

My current lens lineup only consists of the 24-105 f/4L and 50 1.8.

I have an offer on the table to sell my 24-105 for about $720. I love this lens but I have been looking to go a little wider for landscapes and also a little longer for portrait work. With Canon's current refurbished pricing I could get both the 17-40 f/4L and 70-200 (non-IS) f/4L for about $900.

This means I would achieve all my goals of having a wider lens, longer lens, and I would still have the 50 to fill the difference all for only about $200 out of pocket. I am curious if anybody has enough experience with any of these lenses to confirm that it would be a worthwhile deal for me or if I should hang onto the 24-105 and stick with my current setup.

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/20/technology/personaltech/home-3-d-printers-to-make-things-you-need-or-just-like.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0

3d printing and such.

Few things I have made for personal use: DSLR steady cam and a hood/filter holder set for the 17mm TS-E (pic is just the hood) light switch guards out of glow in the dark plastic and a cold shoe adaptor to use the RSS QR system for my flash bits and pieces. I do rapid prototyping on a number of machines (objet 500 Connext and a HASS Super mini vertical mill) for various products.

So I've recently started shooting with an old Pre-WWII Mamiya Six II/III (10x10mm waist viewfinder), it's great, but I'm trying to figure out how to use a flash with it (probably get an older, small pocketable flash). There's no pc-sync port that I see. You can find some images at Camera-Wiki, and the specific model I have has this specific lens/shutter/mount. Note, this is not mine, but I can provide images of my specific camera if needed. So, anyone shot with this style back (way back) in the day? Or will I have to cobble together my own method for triggering a flash if I want to use one with this?

Hello!

Our school has ended, and I got an Canon Eos 7D from my grandfather. I am very happy with it. In my holidays I want to shoot our Patrouille and other fast planes.

This is my first camera, so please tell me how to shoot with this camera in this special situation.
I read some postings:
Is it true to use at an opened aperture, 1/1000s, Iso automatic?
I read, that I should limit the maximum Iso. Which should be the maximum Iso I should use?

Anythning else, I should take care?


Thanks for great help!

I have to train a little bit, in autumn I want to got to an shooting range on the near Axalp with my Dad.

Hi all
i just bought 5D mark 3, after playing with it a bit, i was satisfied enough BUT here is the snag i hit which is major.

Does anybody of you guys work with a speedlight flash? because the flash changes EVERYTHING.

lets be more specific.

AV program (without flash in the camera)
f/2.8
auto iso 100-25600
min shutter = 1/250

when i put the flash
everything is pretty much screwed!

iso locks to 400 for some reason
the shutter speed disobey the minimum shutter speed (although i can control it through flash control up to 1/60 or 1/200).

i want
auto iso 100-25600
min speed = 1/250
and flash to ttl in order to lit a bit my subjects in front..

any idaes? don't tell me i have to play manually, that scenario is out of the question.. I do weddings.. i can't play with settings during the cemerony, i need something more solid and automated.

So I have been hand holding my 70-200 2.8 and thus the collar was just sitting on my desk...while processing some pictures I had a moment of inspiration as pictured

(PS crappy picture taken with iphone as I could not be bothered to get the SLR out of the boot of my car to snap this)

Hey guys,

I was wondering how many of you use a 10 stop ND filter and which one do you recommend. I am looking to buy a good one, not to get too much color cast or vigneting. So far I found Lee big stopper, b+w, singh ray ...

How much difference is there, because the prices vaty a lot...
Also, do you use a lens screw on or a square type that you need a holder for.

Thank you
T

That's it, the one on the right. My new 100D/SL1

I couldn't help myself. My intentions were to buy this sometime further down the track when the price dropped and Canon released more pancake lenses to make this truly compact. But I'm heading to Hawaii with the family next month and it is the end of financial year here in Australia so I've justified myself to a little treat and tax ride off.

I've only had this for a few hours but I'm really impressed with how intuitive it is - no need to read the manual, dedicated iso button, touch screen and being able to turn the top dial without the lcd screen going to black (what is it with the 5D III doing that?). Coming from a 5D background I wasn't expecting much on auto focus speed but wow, it's up there. Video auto focus works quite well when your not chasing a 4 year old.

I love it's size, it's so cute, I think I'm going to take it to bed tonight