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sanjosedave · Oct 31, 2013

I have a 60D, 70-200 2.8 and a 2x converter. On the 60D this works out to 610mm.

Going up to visit some of the wildlife preserves near Sacramento, focusing on Colusa and Willows.

I'm thinking of renting a 500mm f4 for the weekend. I'd appreciate any hands-on with the 500mm

JonB8305 · Oct 31, 2013

Is this a technical limitation of DSLR's?

Canon Rumors · Oct 31, 2013

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<p><strong>Sample images

</strong>Sample images from the upcoming <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1009621-REG/sigma_635_101_24_105mm_f4_dg_os.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">Sigma 24-105 f/4L DG OS Art</a> lens have appeared over at lenstip.com.</p>
<p>The sample images look good to me and the $899 price tag for the lens more than justified.</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.lenstip.com/2065-news-Sigma_A_24-105_mm_f_4_DG_OS_HSM_-_sample_images.html" target="_blank">View sample images here</a> | Preorder: <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1009621-REG/sigma_635_101_24_105mm_f4_dg_os.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">Sigma 24-105 f/4 OS at B&H Photo</a></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>

mtaeye · Oct 31, 2013

Hello,
I'm new to this forum and was wondering if i could get some help setting my camera in manual mode for video. I shoot in a 10x10 room and choose a 35mm to shoot the area and it works great.
Ive tried some test videos and it looks great to me with this set up. However the camera still asks me when i turn it on, "Ensure a lens is attached"
I would welcome any suggestions form anyone using this set up of just advisement in general.
thank you,
mike

surapon · Oct 31, 2013

Dear Friends.
I make small money in Photography ( Hobby) by shooting the Parties in the Night time. Past 2 years, I do not use Flashes, because the People brink/ Close their eyes when the flasher shoot out the bright light in the dark area.
Yes, I Make my DIY, the Flashes/ LED Portable Lights Panels, and Start with 2 years ago, Buy 2 panels of 126 Neewer Panels from Amazon = 25 Us Dollars / each, And Use since then = Great Light for the Dark area group shots.
Yes Last week, I want Bigger , Stronger LED Light Panels = 160 LED( Color Temperature = 5400K at full Load, and can reduce to 3200K by the dimmer in the unit) , Same Company " NEEWER " Made in China , By Amazon = 34 US Dollars Each---Yes , I just get 2 panels to day, Yes, I use GE. Light meter test to compare Between 126 LED and Ne 160 LED. BTW = $ 34 US Dollars / Each 160 LED Light Panel.
Yes All of them use 6 AA Rechargable Batteries = Eneloop/ Sanyo---Here the Test Result :
For 126 LED at 3 feet from front of panel in the Dark Area = 150 Foot- Candle
For 160 LED at 3 feet from front of the Panel in the dark area = 250 Foot- candle ( An Overcast day will provide an intensity of around 1,000 foot-candle = From Wikipedia).
Yes, I have very high recommend to all of my Photographers friends for both still photos or / and Videography.
Enjoy.
Surapon.

PS, This Weekend, I will use my New 160 LED ( 2 Of Them ) with my DIY Holder, and report back to you.

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Mt Spokane Photography · Oct 31, 2013

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I can't imagine a better opportunity for someone who is serious about starting a photography business, its free if you watch it live, or later, it costs $150 to have access to the video and be able to watch it on your own schedule.
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This three-day introduction will cover the key components of launching or revamping a portrait business. You’ll develop a plan of action for marketing, branding, and pricing that will keep your clients happy and your business growing. As she takes family portraits live in studio, Lori will demonstrate the lighting, posing, and shooting skills she uses to make sure clients come away from a session with photos they’ll love. During one-hour segments spread out over the next 28 days, you’ll also learn about how to pitch your services so every consultation ends with a “Yes!”.
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Ricku · Oct 31, 2013

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1339351

DxOmark just published the full Sony A7r sensor test. And according to their measuresand ranking system the camera scores the same points as the Nikon D800-D800E (and that for $500 less). And it literally kicks the Canon5DIII in the butt.

This is what DxO writes about the A7r:

“Although we can’t provide any commentary on image sharpness at this stage in our tests, the sensor in the Sony Alpha 7R performs exceptionally and is on a par with that found in the D800 models. Given the Sony’s small size, low weight and outstanding sensor performance, it’s one of the most intriguing and compelling new additions in recent times.”

Source: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1339351

Well played Sony! And thanks to the wonderful metabones adapter, I guess we could say that this really is the "Canon body" we have been waiting for.

Canon Rumors · Oct 31, 2013

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<strong>Unconfirmed report of an announcement


</strong>I’ve been told that a major retailer will be doing a presentation showing off new gear from the manufacturers. When a third party asked about Canon stuff, he was told that he should attend as Canon folks will be interested. The retailer said they couldn’t say any more about what they’d be showing from Canon.</p>
<p>The mentioned presentation is the third week of November, so is it possible there could be an announcement the week of November 10, 2013?</p>
<p>This sort of thing does happen with retailers. They’re shown or told about gear behind an NDA to get ready for the marketing blitz and to get their orders in on the new products. We have been told previously that no new EOS DSLRs would be arriving in 2013, so perhaps this is for the expected EOS M2?</p>
<p>We have not seen any official invites to press events for that week yet, although Canon doesn’t always do that for a product announcement. We’ll try to get better information about this.</p>
<p>More to come…</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>

Canon Rumors · Oct 31, 2013

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<strong>Canon coming full circle


</strong>A patent revealing a pellicle mirror by Canon has made its way to public eyes. It seems everyone is researching the technology. Canon did this a long time ago in the Pellix, F1 High Speed, EOS RT and EOS 1N RS.</p>
<p><strong>Patent Publication No. 2013-218241</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Publication date 2013.10.24</li>
<li>Filing date 2012.4.12</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Canon patent</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Pellicle mirror</li>
<li>The transmitted light image sensor in, I lead the OVF the reflected light</li>
<li>Reflectance (transmittance) variable</li>
<li>(Low transmittance) high set the reflectance OVF when, at the time of imaging is set (high transmittance) low reflectance</li>
</ul>
<p>Source: [<a href="http://egami.blog.so-net.ne.jp/2013-10-30" target="_blank">EG</a>]</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>

xps · Oct 31, 2013

A Review from DPReview:

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canon-eos-70d

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canon-eos-70d/19: "It's only really the smaller viewfinder, less substantial-feeling construction and a couple of minor complaints surrounding JPEG defaults and white balance that count against the 70D in our scoring. Overall, the Canon EOS 70D exceeded our expectations in the autofocus department, and satisfied our needs as a quality enthusiast camera for a wide variety of shooting situations. "

crandrewl · Oct 30, 2013

Hi, I recently bought Canon 135mm F2 and I purchased FoCal Pro to do AFMA. I wasn't sure the correct target distance, so I tried two different distances. When I placed the target at around 5 ft, it gave me +6, but when I placed the target at around 10 ft, it gave me +12. Which setting do I pick? Is this normal to have different AFMA value depending on target distance? What is the correct target distance for 135mm lens when using FoCal? Thank you for your comments.

tonyz · Oct 30, 2013

Hi - Long time follower of the forums - first post.

I know there are so many discussions about the two canon 1.4 extenders - but most seem to relate to longer lenses - I can't seem to find an answer to this - I have a 5D3 and 70-200f4IS and really want to know if its worth using an extender on this combo or just cropping the pictures to get a better result.

and if so - would the version iii be much better with this combo and worth the extra $$?

Many thanks

tony

candc · Oct 30, 2013

i have the sigma dock and have had to use it on both the 120-300 and 18-35 which were grossly off. after doing focus adjustments on the lenses i have found that they work the same on the 2 70d's and the 40d which i have tried them on. that tells me the problem is with the lens itself and not the camera/lens pairing and also why afma with the camera doesn't work very well with the new sigma lenses, ae frontfocusing close and backfocusing at infinity and everything else in between. i am a big fan of what sigma is doing with the new products but i think this inexcusable and i will also write them and tell them so.

surapon · Oct 30, 2013

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TeckKing · Oct 30, 2013

I am in the market to buy a Canon 70-200mm and I am torn between the Mark I and the Mark II. I have researched both of them and the Mark II seems to be the better choice, but for $1000 CDN is the difference in performance worth it? If any of you guys have either of the lenses could you help me out?

ahsanford · Oct 30, 2013

RIP the 24-105 F/4L IS?

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/News/News-Post.aspx?News=8193

I own the 24-70 F/4L IS and it is brilliant. Sharp, (relatively) light, weathersealed and 0.7x macro. It's the perfect hiking lens for me.

- A

Mr Bankes · Oct 30, 2013

I just purchased my second Canon Eos 20D. I'm amazed that such a great piece of kit sells for such a cheap price. I've roughly decided on the Sigma 17-50 2.8 OS as my next lens and together with my telephoto lenses I think I'll be pleased with my kit. I think it's amazing how I can get two semi pro / enthusiast bodies for the price of one 1100D. I guess cameras are like that though. Whats one of your best used camera purchases?

Canon Rumors · Oct 30, 2013

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<p><strong>A “serious” new Tamron?

</strong>Tamron is going to be announcing a new tele zoom lens next Thursday, November 7, 2013. Apparently it’s going to be a “serious” lens according to a <a href="http://forum.nikoniarze.pl/showthread.php?t=238363" target="_blank">Polish forum</a>.</p>
<p>Something to compete with the <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/909812-REG/Sigma_137101_120_300mm_f_2_8_DG_OS.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">Sigma 120-300 f/2.8 OS</a> or <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/973129-REG/canon_5176b002_ef_200_400mm_f_4l_is.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">Canon EF 200-400 f/4L IS 1.4x</a> perhaps?</p>
<p>Below is the teaser image found on the mentioned forum.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/new.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-14603" alt="new" src="http://www.canonrumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/new-575x401.jpg" width="575" height="401" /></a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>Source: [<a href="http://photorumors.com/2013/10/30/tamron-to-announce-a-new-tele-lens-next-week/" target="_blank">PR</a>]</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>

tiger82 · Oct 30, 2013

Has anyone shot there and can give me some tips/suggestions?

tiger82 · Oct 30, 2013

I was planning to shoot with a 100mm f/2.8 IS on a 5D2 and 24-70 f/2.8 on a 7D or 1D3. It's not my usual cup of tea but I agreed to take publicity shots for a college dance company. I won't be shooting with flash during dances so any tips ahead of time would be welcome.

cayenne · Oct 30, 2013

Hi Guys,

Often in the heat of 'battle'...I've left the camera on while changing lenses....and this weekend, I'm shooting voodoo fest (http://www.worshipthemusic.com/) And I'll be at times in the pit or maybe onstage wanting to change lenses quickly.

I've been reading on some sites that promote changing without turning camera on/off to save time (also, in having your lenses in the bag with caps on both ends OFF)....

Anyway, from what I've read here and there, it shouldn't hurt to change your lenses with the camera on. I've even done this a few times with the camera in video mode...

I've not found anything yet official from Canon about this....for my 5D3.

What are your thoughts about this?

Bad? Good? No problem at all?

Thanks in advance,

cayenne

Oct 30, 2013

Meet the new Sigma 24-105mm f/1.4 DG OS HSM Art lens. An f/1.4 zoom lens. Only from Sigma...

bughHD · Oct 30, 2013

Hi guys. I would like you guys to help me to choose between the 6D or the 70D to shoot videos. The 'type' of videos I are extremely similar to videos like this one: Apple iPhone 5s Review!

So, now that you guys know what 'type' of videos I shoot, do you guys recommend me to get the 70D or 6D? (Ignoring the budget here, only between this 2 cameras)

swiftrandomness94 · Oct 30, 2013

I have a hacked Canon 35-80mm f/4-5.6 mki and shoot it on a crop, but i still want more reach. At least 50mm more. Is there an older, sub $200 all manual lens out there that is pretty damn sharp and meets my needs? Even if it is strangely unique, as long as it works without much fuss. I can make things work.

Ivan Muller · Oct 30, 2013

This old guy with a missing ear was standing right next to my car in the Kruger National Park...more of my sepia toned wildlife photographs from this amazing wildlife park can be seen on my new website here at . . . http://ivanmuller.zenfolio.com/p198507512

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