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extremeinstability · Oct 17, 2012

Or any camera. Just wondering any experiences people have had sending in their camera to fix/tweak the camera's flange problems. For instance I had a 24L from lensrentals that showed issues and wound up swapping it out for a 21 Zeiss, which is showing the same problem. In short it's clearly my camera that is the problem and I guess canon can fix it. With those lenses on my 5D II at infinity(manual live view) the left side pays pretty hard in softness. But focus them inside infinity much and the right side pays badly. Before sending it off and giving them $200 I'm wondering how well things change. Knowing how I do things, I'll get it back and it will be doing the same thing.

It is crazy how much this is affecting that focal range. Takes about F6.3 on the Zeiss to get its left side to where the right side is already at at F2.8. Not sure that was even getting it there. I'm also just wondering how common this is for people to even know to need fixing. Bet the lens gets blamed a lot more often than it should just over this issue.

Here is an example with the Canon 24L.

http://www.extremeinstability.com/24.jpg full frame
http://www.extremeinstability.com/24-3.jpg side crops F4 focused about the porch or backside of tree(was trying to use something in the center)
http://www.extremeinstability.com/24-1.jpg focused infinity on the roofline you can see it swaps sides.

cayenne · Oct 17, 2012

Hi Folks,

I'm not sure which forum really to post this question....guessing this is as good as any.

I thought in my readings on the forums here, that I'd seen recommendations for the lynda.com training program.

I was looking through it, and they DO have a lot of content on Photography, Lighting...and for tools like FCPX, Aperture3, Adobe...etc.

Does anyone have experience with them....and could share their thoughts on the content, lessons and if it is worth the price of admission over there?

TIA,

cayenne

Tayvin · Oct 17, 2012

I ordered a camera strap from lighspace.com that supposedly shipped a month ago and I still haven't received it. I was just wondering if anyone else has ordered from this site and if they received their order? I must admit that it looks like a scam site. Don't even ask me why I ordered from there. What's also weird is I can't find a single review about it and it's been active for 2.5 years.

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pakosouthpark · Oct 17, 2012

whyyyyy these guys can have a 4k video camera at 15 fps and at 720 at 120 fps (!!!!!) and canon the maximum is 60 fps????????? and the gopro costs 400 dolars and some canons over 2 grant!!

CANON DO SOMETHING!!!!

EOBeav · Oct 17, 2012

This seems like a pretty big off-camera flash to use for an NBA game, especially so because it doesn't appear to be modified/softened in any way. Isn't that uncommon for sports photos, especially for something as high profile as the NBA?

dswatson83 · Oct 17, 2012

Hey, found this video of the Canon 5D mark III vs Nikon D600. Basically, the 5D smokes the D600 in everything except DR where the Nikon wins.

Nikon D600 vs Canon 5D Mark III Fight!

Canon Rumors · Oct 17, 2012

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<p><strong>UPDATE

</strong>It appears as though Canon jumped the gun on this announcement, and have pulled the press release. However,  I do expect to see it some time in the 7 days. I would also hope to see a 5D Mark III firmware update as well. I’ll keep asking around.<strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., October 17, 2012</strong> – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced a new firmware update in response to user requests which further enhances the capabilities of Canon’s flagship EOS-1D X Digital SLR camera. The EOS-1D X will now be capable of AF point illumination during AI Servo AF and cross-type AF for maximum apertures as small as f/8. The new firmware update is available now at no charge from the Canon U.S.A. website and can be downloaded by end users or through Canon Factory Service Centers.</p>
<p><strong>AF Point Illumination During AI Servo AF

</strong>To support the needs of wedding, portrait, sports, wildlife, and theatrical performance photographers working in low light, the new firmware allows AF points in the EOS-1D X’s viewfinder to be illuminated in red when the shutter button is pressed halfway during AI Servo AF, for easy viewing of the selected point. This valuable feature will enhance the photographers’ ability to aim the camera accurately in low-light conditions, and when photographing dark subjects. To preserve exposure-metering accuracy, illumination is intermittent, not continuous. Three choices will be selectable from the menu system – Non-illuminated, Illuminated (Normal) and Illuminated (Brighter).</p>
<p><strong>Cross-Type AF Support at f/8

</strong>The EOS-1D X is equipped with an innovative 61-point High Density Reticular AF System featuring up to 41 cross-type AF points, depending on the lens in use. The cross-type AF points recognize a wide variety of subject matter, making them highly desirable for maximum autofocus performance. Until now, cross-type AF on the EOS-1D X has been limited to EF lenses and lens/extender combinations with a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or larger. The new firmware allows cross-type autofocusing with the center AF point even when the maximum aperture of a Canon EF lens/extender combination becomes as small as f/8. Ideal for wildlife photographers and others who often use EF super-telephoto lenses with extenders, this new feature greatly expands the range of EF lens/extender combinations that support autofocus when used with the EOS-1D X.</p>
<p>If AF point expansion is selected with an f/8 maximum aperture lens/extender combination, the four AF points surrounding the center point will act as AF Assist points. This option effectively expands the size of the AF detection area to enhance autofocus performance with subjects that are small in the frame and difficult to track, such as small animals and birds in flight. AF points above and below the center will be sensitive to vertical contrast, while points to the left and right will be sensitive to horizontal contrast.</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/standard_display/EOS1DX_firmware" target="_blank">http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/standard_display/EOS1DX_firmware</a></strong></p>
<p><em>The link currently doesn’t work, but should shortly.</em></p>
<p><strong>Canon EOS-1D X at <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/827036-REG/Canon_5253B002_EOS_1D_X_EOS_Digital.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">B&H</a> | <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005Y3T1AI/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B005Y3T1AI&linkCode=as2&tag=canorumo-20" target="_blank">Amazon</a> | <a href="http://www.adorama.com/ICA1DX.html?kbid=64393" target="_blank">Adorama</a> | <a href="http://www.normancamera.com/index/page/product/product_id/24696/product_name/Canon+EOS-1D+X+Digital+SLR+Camera+%28Body+Only%29+" target="_blank">Norman Camera</a></strong></p>
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ratnev · Oct 17, 2012

Does anyone experience this?
I mean, how smooth is your zoom ring on mk2 24-70?
Mine is stiffer than on my 24-70 mk1 (I've already sold it, so can't compare anymore).
When I hold the lens attached to a body horizontally, the rotation of the zoom ring not quite as smooth-zooming as the 24-70 L I.
When I hold the lens downwards and zoom in (to 70 mm) it's smooth-zooming as mkI. But zooming out (to 24 mm) in the same (down) position makes zooming stiffer.
And when I hold the lens upwards, zooming in (to 70mm) is stiff and zooming out (to 24mm) is smooth again.

Oct 17, 2012

I wanted to take photographs of the shuttle early on its final journey on the streets of Los Angeles, but I was only able to get away from my obligations about 24 hours after the move started. My only chance was very early on Saturday morning, the 13th of October. I drove about 60 miles from home to Inglewood where I was able to catch the shuttle a few blocks before it arrived at the Forum. It was my first time in the area, and with no time to set up and no press pass, I was just there to take what I could from the situation. It was run and gun style shooting. Lenses used- 28-300mmL, 16-35mmL II, bodies 5D2.

Post your street photos of the shuttle here.

Canon Rumors · Oct 17, 2012

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<p><strong>For PhotoPlus 2012

</strong>A few murmurs about Canon announcements next week. All the talk about a development announcement for a large megapixel camera have gone completely quiet. Most of what was talked about was from new sources, known sources said they hadn’t heard anything.</p>
<p>There is some talk about lens announcements taking place early next week. Although no one is committing to which lenses will get announced. The usual suspects are an EF 35 f/1.4L II and the EF 200-400 f/4L IS 1.4x. The latter is the most likely, with the other less of a possibility. I do expect something from Canon, but they’re holding their cards pretty close to the chest.</p>
<p>From reports earlier in the year, we’re still two short on the DSLR/Mirrorless announcements for 2012 and a few lenses as well. However, with the production problems Canon has had with lenses, it’s a good bet a lot of things have been delayed.</p>
<p>What DSLRs could be coming in 2012? The first would be the EOS-1D C becoming official, that would leave one more camera to be announced in 2012. My bet would have been on a Rebel T4, however we’re getting pretty close to the Christmas shopping season for an announcement like that. With the problems they’ve had with the Rebel 650D, it’s possible that too has been delayed. The big megapixel camera, would be a development announcement with availability well into 2013 according to most. We’ll have to see if that comes to fruition.</p>
<p>We also hope to find out about delays in production of the EF 500 f/4L IS II & EF 600 f/4L IS II, the last I heard we won’t see them until November.</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>

Oct 16, 2012

If anyone has any insight into how long Canon's backorder list is for the older version of the 24-70 2.8l, I will love you forever.

Here's my situation:

I'm leaving for Japan on Nov. 21, and I've decided that this trip warrants throwing some good glass onto my 40d, which is a crop sensor but it's all I can afford at the moment and I love it.

Unfortunately, I sat on the fence too long, and didn't buy the 24-70 "L" lens I desperately want. I'm terrified of buying a used lens for $1,300, and while I can find the lens online (it's not available at my local camera shop) it's on back order.

I've placed my name on a waiting list for official Canon refurb lenses, but I have no idea how long it will take to actually get my lens.

So, long story short, what are the chances that I'll get this discontinued lens from Canon before Nov. 21 (it's Oct. 16 as I write this), or should I just try to be smart about finding a lightly used one?

Radiating · Oct 16, 2012

Canon is charging twice as much as both the last version and much more than Nikon charges for the 24-70mm II, and by all the data Canon has provided it is a lens that deserves the price tag because it is in a class of it's own in quality, at least in theory.

Unfortunately there have been many early tests that have been extremely dissapointing for the lens MTF wise.

- If you average all the tests that Bryan of The-Digital-Picture.com did, the lens at equal aperture does not even perform better than the 24-105mm IS, which is less than 1/3rd the price.

- If you look at the photozone.de test results, the lens they tested (which is obviously not an ideal copy) performs worse than Nikon's 24-70mm f/2.8, which is much cheaper. In fact it performs within as close as makes no difference (3%) as the Tamron 24-70mm VC on photozone, which is a lens that is half as expensive and has image stabilization.

With that said, after trying 5 copies of the 24-70mm f/2.8L Mark II Bryan from the-digital-picture.com did find a lens that meets it's claims and smashes resolution figures and expecations. A lens worth the price tag. He is very very happy with it now.

What are everyone else's thoughts on the fact that you need to buy 5 copies to get one that meets the hype Canon gave it and the quality a lens of this price would have one expect?

littlepilotdude · Oct 16, 2012

Hello,

I am just wondering if anyone knows why there is no 700mm prime. Canon and Nikon both don't have one.

Thanks,

littlepilotdude

Oct 16, 2012

Hi,

I took a series of low light images spanning the complete ISO range of the G15 and posted the nine unretouched CR2 RAW images in a zip file. The lower the file name, the lower the ISO. For example:

IMG_0073 = ISO 80

IMG_0074 = ISO 100

.

IMG_0081 = ISO 12800

I mounted the G15 on a tripod and used the 2 second timer mode for each shot so my hand would not cause camera shake. The camera was in ‘P’ mode. You can download the zip file (~130 meg) containing these RAW images at:

http://www.zanerian.com/G15.zip

I also posted the camera’s corresponding unretouched jpg files to the zip file (~27 megs) at the following url:

http://www.zanerian.com/G15jpg.zip

awinphoto · Oct 16, 2012

Okay guys... Here's my question... I have studio strobes... I would like a cheap radio popper to trigger them... dont need TTL or focus assist or radio or anything like that as it doesn't matter with studio strobes... doesn't need anything fancy... but I do have a 5d3, which I have heard has caused problems with other triggers in certain situations... Any suggestions?

TW · Oct 16, 2012

http://kenrockwell.com/tech/photography-most-disrespected-art-form.htm

I don't think I could have said it better myself. I know this is a GEAR site, but it always pays to keep things in perspective. Well said, KW.

jhenderson0107 · Oct 16, 2012

I currently own a Canon 5D mkIII and five lenses including the Canon EF 14mm f/2.8 L II, Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM, Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM, EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM and Canon EF 50mm f/1.2 L USM. I am an amateur that shoots family portaits, woodworking projects and occassional auto and air shows, but I primarily enjoy hiking and landscape photography.

I am contemplating the purchase of a new landscape lens (TS-E 24 II, TS-E 17, 24-70 II or Zeiss 21mm) and believe I need to incorporate use of filters to improve my landscape images. The cost of the 100mm HiTech holder, grad filters, circular polarizer and adapters tallies to over $1K. As a point of reference, the cost of a 82mm quality variable density filter and circular polarizer from B&W is about $600.

My understanding is that grad filters limit the dynamic range of portions of an image to work-around the limitations of the imaging sensor. If sensors had sufficient dynamic range, use of grad filters would be unnecessary since the gradient effect and tonal modifications can be applied in post-processing. I understand that the effects of polarizers and uniform darkening filters cannot be emulated in post.

Here are my questions:
1. My perception is that use of a Lee or HiTech filter holder and plates will require more setup time and more fragile than screw-on filters. Do the virtues of a filter holder system, such as the HiTech outweigh the benefits of screw-on filters?
2. If I were to invest in a new body and lenses capable of higher dynamic range to augment my current gear, would this substantially alter the makeup, need for and cost of a filter system? In other words, is there another equivalent technical solution?

criza · Oct 16, 2012

Hello!

I have a nFD 135mm f/2 lens converted to EF mount with the EdMika kit. I like the pictures I take with this lens, but from time to time the pictures have a weird "white fog" (is it ghosting?) overlaying the subject. I don't know why it happens, neither can I predict when it happens. I would appreciate it if anyone could give me a hint what is causing this white fog. I have shot very little with the lens, but I'm guessing the white fog thing happens only when the subject has a particular distance from the lens..is this possible? Please have a look at the picture. Thanks!

Oct 16, 2012

Hello,

I'm a little bit confused... After setting the shutter speed in program TV and trying to make a shot, than I'm switching in program M, the shutter speed in M is the same and overwrite my old M settings.

Let me explan that:
- M
- set Speed 1200
- press release a half
- TV
- set Speed 200
- press release a half
- M
- Speed is 200 !!!

Is that normally so?

JH

Canon Rumors · Oct 16, 2012

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</strong><a href="http://www.lensrentals.com" target="_blank">LensRentals.com</a> in the United States has decided they must own all lenses, so they went out and got themselves a Sigma 200-500 f/2.8 EX DG APO. A lot of people dub this thing “SigZilla”, as it’s big, green and scary.</p>
<p>Now that it’s available for rent, it’s finally somewhat attainable!</p>
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dpedro · Oct 15, 2012

OK, I have the 24-105 (haven't used it and may sell it for something else like a 24-70 ii) I also have the 35L, the 85 1.8, the 100 L macro 2.8, the 70-200 F4L. My EF-S lenses for my T4i are the 17-55 2.8 and the 10-22 Wide.

Thinking of the 50 1.2 or upgrading the 1.8 to the 1.2. Not sure I can justify the 85 upgrade, as the 1.8 is pretty sweet. Leaning toward the 50. I love my T4i and 35L combo, so on my new 5D3, the 50 will be close.

Or, do I stick with what I have since using a combo of my ASP-C and FF with current lenses, covers most focal lengths.

If it helps, I am an event photographer, I shoot models and families too. Looking to get into weddings and have already been asked to shoot 2 in 2013.

Ryan_W · Oct 15, 2012

Weren't we supposed to hear something about a new, lower priced speedlite in October? I've searched the forums and the Internets, but have yet to find even a peep about anything radio controlled south of the 600.

Kind of holding my breath here to see if I can jump into a few cheaper RT flashes or if I'm going to need to save up for the 600. Anyone heard anything?

well_dunno · Oct 15, 2012

Hello all,

I am considering to get a bridge cam with raw shooting ability just to carry around when not having any intention to photograph (yep, missed a couple of shots lately as I did not have the 5D2 & co with me :

). Versatiliy would be good so have been looking at lumix fz-200 as constant f/2.8 for a 25-600 equivalent zoom sounds handy also at the sx50hs but not sure how good the images from 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensors can be. Also cosidering large sensor compacts like the G1X but, as I mentioned, a little more reach would be preferred. I am not very familiar with the products in these segments so wanted to ask whether anyone has any suggestion/advice...

Cheers!

stewy · Oct 15, 2012

I just saw this on eBay, so I'm just putting it out there if anyone is interested. The 1DX is going for $6445.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Canon-EOS-1DX-Digital-SLR-Camera-5253B002-USA-Warranty-/160875216019?pt=Digital_Cameras&hash=item2574e8fc93

Oct 15, 2012

I noticed that the new lenses with the facelifted fonts and texture happen to have available firmware updates for them. For example the 8-15mm, or the New 24-70 II, or any of the new updated Telephoto Primes 300mm II, 400mm II etc. Has anyone noticed this with any older lenses?

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