Sigma Korea(https://www.facebook.com/saekipnc) has posted this image.

and they offer the some giveaway(DP2 Merrill and several bag..) to pill the blank.

Most korea user are expect a 'Mount' (Because of Rhyme.)

I think, It's very close to about Sigma Poland's 'Revolution count'

What do you think about this?

Just wondering if anyone has any experience with this gimbal?

http://www.promediagear.com/Katana-Gimbal-Head_p_8.html

Cheers,

Ryan

Hello,
With all of the announcements coming out about new sigma lenses, it got me wondering how there cameras perform. I don't have a photography store near me, so going to see cameras other than the canons and nikons that best buy carries doesn't happen often. Anyone worked with a sigma dslr? If so, what are your thoughts?

- wes

Price seems ridiculously low - reduced from 1.1K to 1K on the second day for a 2 months' old 6D. Then.......paypal ??..........shipping from remote area??........shutter count 2844 ??..........excellent condition.... everything seems too good to be true.

My friend told me about it and sent me a screen capture of this offer. The listing was then gone - really sold ?? Or is it just a Scam ?

What do you think ?

edited - captured Craigslist listing removed. It may be inappropriate to post it here, I think.

Edit # 2 It's Kijiji not Craigslist. Sorry. Subject has to be edited as well.

My mother-in-law located a bunch of old 35mm film that has been used. My wife would like to get these developed and changed to digital images (CD or online). Does anyone know the cheapest place to get this done?

Thanks

Just wondering if any of you have used either of these older lenses from Sigma .... internet reviews say they were good, but just wondering if any of my CRian friends have firsthand experience with either of these two (by off chance)....

Well, I have owned the really great 100 - 400 (F4 L IS - the old faithfull) and the first version of the 70 - 200 L IS 2.8. Currently have the 70 - 300 L IS and am missing the 400 reach for birds with motion - hence the need for speed. I still have my old but true 40D. I was wondering whether to go for the Sigma 120 - 300 F 2.8 or the second version of the 100 - 400?
I know - it is not yet out. I could not get a grip on the push pull. The IQ tests (according to Digital Picture) show the sigma @ 400 (with extender Y 1.4 (is it as good as the Canon 1.4 version III)) is better than the old 100 - 400.
What does one do? (said with plaintiff, heart felt voice to Canon guru's hoping they will help me with a lens of my choice(a 100 - 400 not push pull with better performance than the first version hopefully constant F4)).

I like the "black" look of the sigma. Specs are good also (just like their specs on the new 18 - 35 (something F1.8 (Sigma are becoming even more of age)).
The new 70 - 200 2.8 L IS (version II) with a 2x converter according, to the Digital Picture, is still not as good as the sigma with a 1.4 x TC.

Cost?
Sigma 3.5K$.
Canon 100-400 (new version) have not seen a price nor a spec but I expect it will not be a dollar under $2.9k.

May have to go for the Sigma.

What are the considerations?

I have the gear to cover the wider world. I want something with longer reach and better IQ so when I cannot get too close to those very teeny weeny birds, I can still get a good image filling an A4 print.

And yes, if I were to change the old 40D for another!!! But why? 6.5 fps, solid body, reliable. I may get more resolution with another camera. But when is the next 7DII coming or even better, when is the 3D (yes 3D going to appear. Now that was a camera! Still have mine: and film. Remember that stuff. Acid, paper, dark rooms, magic appearing before your eyes.

Canon must be reserving the 3D name for something exceptionally good.

Cheers,

With the 6d imho being designed to be cheap in production, I'm wondering how far the price will drop further, esp. with the 70d also targeting an "amateur/enthusiast" crowd but with different needs.

So, in the grand old tradition of my price polls, vote and be able to say "I told you so" ... and the prices are for the U.S., in Europe the 6d sells for a *lot* more which imho will also change sooner or later.

I bought the Canon EOS Rebel, DS6041. At the time it was the first DSLR you could but for under $1000 (it was $999 LOL). Now, you can buy these on eBay for $35! Anyway, I recently decided to get semi-serious about learning photography, so after a lot of research and soul-searching, I bought a new Canon 7D with the 28-135 Kit lens. I also just bought a Canon 70-200mm f4L. Just joined the forum and look forward to learning a lot!

What is the difference between EF S18-135 IS STM Lens and EF S18-55 IS STM Lens?

What is the minimum and maximum ISO range when we set automatically and manually for Canon EOS 700D?

Hi

I finally have the option of going full frame and a one off chance of buying a 5d iii.

I've been following the rumors on this site. If I buy now will I be kicking myself next year for not waiting for the rumoured new canon bodies or do those of you with more experience think the 5D is unlikey to be bettered for the price.

I know it would take a crystal ball to know for sure but I would value your opinions.

I wasn't actually going to post this, but after reading the sad "my 5d mkiii is dead" story (http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php?topic=16121.0) I'm going to...

I was at altitude with my 5d MKIII over the weekeend, looking for tigers (with no success, great birding though). It was a lot cooler compared to lower-down, and humid as we were in the cloud layer. I got some mist and light rain on my camera, but nothing major. As we came down the hills, temp increased dramatically. On the descent i pulled out my camera to take a shot and noticed it was a completely misted photo! I had condensation INSIDE my camera! I had changed lenses a couple of times, but not when it was wet/misty and always indoors, but that does not affect atmospheric humidity. We were in a car when i noticed the condensation, so immediately removed the battery, took off my lens and let the camera "dry" for a couple of mins. When I tried it again a few minutes later, It seemed fine.

This happened to anyone else? Should i be worried?

FYI - I live in Bangalore, India, and it is monsoon season, so to be honest, unless I don't change lens this whole season, there is always high humidity and temperature changes!

Hello...I recently upgraded my crop body from a T1i to a 7D and also joined the "full-frame" world with a used 5DII. I did not upgrade any glass...except for getting a used 70-300 IS USM lens as my EF-S 55-250 would not work on the 5DII. I recently took my 5DII to party and shot most of time with my Tamron 28-75 f/2.8. This was a lens I've always been impressed with on my T1i...in fact, every since I got it, it spent most of time on the T1i. I have to say I was less than impressed with it's performance on the 5DII. I had it stopped down to f/5.6 as the vignetting at wider apetures is quite noticable.

I'm now thinking of selling my T1i (with all the original accessories) along with the Tamron 28-75 and the EF-S 55-250 IS, I got at the same time as the camera, just over two years ago. I have the BG-E5 grip, six batteries (four of which are Canon), and hoods for both lenses, as well as a few books on the T1i, that I obviously wouldn't need. Looking at B&H trade-in values and recent posts on Craigslist, I think I could get enough to almost pay for a Canon 24-105. I see alot of them on Craigslist, as it seems quite a few folks get this lens as a kit lens and turn around and sell it.

Any thoughts on if this would be a good move or not?

Thanks very much in advance.

Jonathan

Took this yesterday on a commuter train after it had been raining...posted it on FaceBook and got a few complimentary comments...so I thougth I'd post it here...any comments and criticisms are welcome!

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.

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

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!

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

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).

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.

Can anyone give me some review of the AF performance of the Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 (Non VC) for canon (60D)?
*** I don't care about the noise of the AF motor. Tell me the other issues please.

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

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