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Dylan777 · Jul 12, 2012

The reason I created this poll:

Gothmoth said:
Dylan777 said:

Then no one would buy it. The "classic" looks way better.

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you would not buy it.. but i really doubt you can speak for other customers.

you have not done a survey, right?
so you can not even say how many people would prefer a classic look.

the SX1 is no beauty.. but then i find angelina jolie not that sexy either.

Lee Jay said:
Dylan777 said:

Then no one would buy it. The "classic" looks way better.

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Who cares how they look? You aren't taking pictures of them, you're taking pictures with them.

I hated using my AE-1 - rotten ergonomics. Much better with an actual grip.

Canon Rumors · Jul 12, 2012

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<strong>More diffractive optics


</strong>Canon seems to still invest significant money into developing their diffractive optics technology. Currently Canon has 2 DO lenses, the very good 400 f/4 DO IS and the decent 70-300 DO IS.</p>
<div id="attachment_10624" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 412px"><a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/600do.png"><img class="size-full wp-image-10624" title="600do" src="http://www.canonrumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/600do.png" alt="" width="402" height="149" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">EF 600mm f/5.6 DO</p></div>
<p>Making long lenses that are smaller and lighter will always be desired, especially with the boom in digital cinema cameras and wildlife photography.</p>
<p>More patents have appeared, one for a 600 f/5.6 DO  and another for an 800 f/5.6 DO. The 800 would measure a miniscule 46cm in length.</p>
<div id="attachment_10625" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 412px"><a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/800do.png"><img class="size-full wp-image-10625" title="800do" src="http://www.canonrumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/800do.png" alt="" width="402" height="149" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">EF 800mm f/5.6 DO</p></div>
<p>Chances of coming to market? I think it’s a pretty solid bet we’re going to see new DO lenses announced sometime. When? Your guess is as good as mine.</p>
<p>Source: [<a href="http://egami.blog.so-net.ne.jp/2012-07-12" target="_blank">EG</a>]</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>

Canon Rumors · Jul 12, 2012

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<strong>Going bigger?


</strong>We’ve mentioned in teh past that the upcoming mirrorless camera from Canon would have the G1 X sensor. While an apparent prototype exists using the sensor, the coming camera is apparently an APS-C sized sensor based around the 18mp sensor in the Rebel T4i (Hopefully the rubber grip isnt the same).</p>
<p>The camera will also feature an articulating touchscreen, and maybe larger than some people are anticipating.</p>
<p>More to come I’m sure. An announcement is expected on July 23, 2012.</p>
<p>Seems [<a href="http://www.northlight-images.co.uk/cameras/Canon_rumours.html" target="_blank">NL</a>] is hearing similar things.</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>

Jul 12, 2012

I have just tried the following combination on my production 1Dx :

Canon EF 70-200 f/2,8 II IS + Canon extender x2 III + Kenko extender x1,4 pro 300.

With these attached, AF works well, just a bit slow, with the central sensor. But exposure is wrong, roughly 2 IL overexposed.

It also works with the Canon extender x2 II.

Jul 12, 2012

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squarebox · Jul 12, 2012

I currently have the 10-22mm on a 550D, but will be upgrading to a 5dmk3 at some point this year.

My question is that I do alot of landscape shots while hiking (though without a tripod). I know that I can't use the 10-22 on the 5d, but was wondering if the 8-15 fisheye might be a good FF replacement for the 10-22mm. Looking over my stats in LR for the 10-22 lens, i find that over half the pictures are at 10mm and alot of the times i wish it was a little more wide. I personally like the distortion on the 10-22mm but if it was a little stronger, I'm sure I would like it. Hence why I started looking at the fisheye. I figured anytime the distortion is not what I wanted, I could just apply the lens profile in LR, though I realize it will result in some cropping of the picture.

I'm just starting out in photography, but it seems that the 16-35L is an ok lens, but not an amazing lens like the fisheye or the 10-22. Long term, I would probably get the 14-30L lens (if Canon ever decides to make one), but think in the short term i could get away with just the fisheye. Oh, one last thing, the fisheye is $600 USD cheaper than the 16-35L in Japan, which is also a factor.

So my question is, does this logic seem sound, or is the 8-15 a really niche lens that won't really fill the gap of the 10-22 for purposes of hiking and landscape shots.

squarebox · Jul 12, 2012

I currently have a trip to Maui planned for the first week in Oct. and my wife told me it would be a great reason to go out and buy a 5dmk3 (Yeah I was shocked too). My issue is that I lack lens to really take advantage of the 5dmk3 if I pick it up.

Have the following lenses
10-22
18-55
18-200
100 macro (non-usm)
35L
50 1.4

With the idea to fill out the gaps in my kit, I had gone ahead and pre-ordered the 24-70mk2 back in March. Recently, I heard of 5dmk3 24-70mk2 kits on pre-order in Australia and thought that if there is a kit, I might as well get the kit to save a few hundred dollars. With the idea of picking them both up this week and then having 2.5 months to play with the lens and the camera to get a feel for when I go to Hawaii. However, now that the 24-70 has been delayed to the end of Sept. I am concerned that the lens won't arrive in time before i leave, and even if it did and i got the kit, it would only give me a week or two to play with the camera and get used to it.

Now, if there isn't going to be a kit, then I would just go ahead and pick up the 5dmk3 now (or wait at least until after the announcement coming later this month). Though be gimped with my lenses as I really prefer shooting on my 10-22mm. So far this year, this lens accounts for over a 1/3 of all my pictures.

RGomezPhotos · Jul 12, 2012

It's not too early to think about it! ;D

What kind of discounts could we see for the 1DX for the Holiday season?

sanj · Jul 12, 2012

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/ISO-12233-Sample-Crops.aspx?Lens=458&Camera=779&Sample=0&FLI=0&API=4&LensComp=458&CameraComp=792&SampleComp=0&FLIComp=0&APIComp=4

And the color resolution chart on the review page shows there is no real IQ advantage to 1dx over 5d3 to MY EYE.

Will miss the extra 6 fps.

Rest of the features do not warrant spending this money to ME.

Richard8971 · Jul 12, 2012

I did a quick search so see if there was any information here regarding these teleconverters but I didn't come across anything of value so please forgive me if this question has already been asked.

I own two lenses that I would like to use with the teleconverters. My Canon EF 70-300 IS USM f4 lens and my Canon EF 70-200 IS USM f4L. Now I know the teleconverters work best with F2.8 or faster glass but I don't own a f2.8 zoom lens.

My choice would be the 2x as it would make my 70-200L a 400mm and my 300 a 600mm lens, but I am not sure what the lower light would do for the autofocus and such. The 1.4 would be OK but then I would have to use my 300 as a 400mm. (420mm to be exact)

My question is, how are the optics with these teleconverters and what exact model would you recommend? Thank you in advance to anyone who answers my question(s). Oh and one more thing, I usually shoot with an f-stop of f8 or higher (f8 ~ f13) so keeping it in the higher numbers are not a problem.

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Mt Spokane Photography · Jul 11, 2012

This review is fun to read, and well written. I enjoyed reading it for what it is. not a technical review, but some very good sample images.

http://www.stevenleong.com/blog/?p=1629

helpful · Jul 11, 2012

There's nothing special about this image, but it has a good combination of rather dark shadow and much brighter highlights. My 1D X arrived on Monday, but just before sunset tonight was the first time I could take it out for a spin.

http://dropoff.us/private/1342061837-1-AJ9P0620.JPG

The photo was taken at ISO 12,800 and 1/200th. Most of the softness that is visible is due to a thin plane of focus or JPEG compression or slight motion blur, or all three. It's amazing for ISO 12,800. Update: the photo is a 100% center crop from the full 18 MP image file.

Another image: the "X" on my camera wants to say "hi"-- (this photo wasn't taken with the 1D X, obviously):

wamsankas · Jul 11, 2012

I havent seen this until today? seems like an insane amount of noise happening. when i bump up the ISO it goes away a bit but thats because the image gets lighter. im shooting at iso 125 here. f4 1/50

the youtube gets loaded as super dark so here is the youtube video but also a screen grab from quicktime

Noise canon 5d Mark iii vertical lines

tried attaching the photo

Canon 5d Mark iii 1080p normal compression 24fps it showed up with both 24-105 and 16-35mm lenses.

Jul 11, 2012

Do you all who owns the full frame bodies buy extended warranties with your purchase ? Is it worth the 109$ on extending warranty by 3 years....

drmikeinpdx · Jul 11, 2012

I assume the Canon photography division, like any big consumer oriented corporation, has some sort of market research department. Does anyone know how Canon figures out what their potential customers want? Do they use surveys, focus groups, round table discussions, lurk on photography forums like this one? It's a complete mystery to me.

Rather than speculate, perhaps someone here has had enough contact with the Canon marketing people to offer some insight? If you know the answer, please state how you know.

TC1006 · Jul 11, 2012

Hello, So i just received my 5D3 and haven't yet played with the video feature yet. I've seen some amazing videos out the 5D2 and 5D3's. So questions for a beginner like myself:

Where do you start? I know the movies use the 24fps
What Lens to use? I own the 50 1.4, 135L f.2, 24-105L
What about the Aperture and Shutter speed values?
What Mode? Manual, Av, TV
Focusing tips/techniques?

Please point me in the right direction.

Thank You!

kidnaper · Jul 11, 2012

Amazon currently has the G1x for sale for $730 shipped. I think that's a pretty good price, especially for those of us that have Prime shipping and don't pay tax.

Jul 11, 2012

I'm not sure this is particularly relevant, however Canon Rumours was carrying a banner ad for a British camera retailer offering the 5D3 at £2799 which seemed a favourable price. It boasted that stock was genuine UK imports.

I followed the link, and not being familar with this particular supplier I clicked on the "About Us" button on their homepage. I received the following message:

Page you are trying to check does not exist. Your IP (edited out by myself) has been logged for security reasons and will be used in case of any INTRUSION detected on our servers

This may be merely a technical thing, bit it would hardly persuade me to part with my cash to said supplier.

bdunbar79 · Jul 11, 2012

Hey everyone,

I'm changing my workflow slightly for speed and professionalism due to some clients wanting photos sent out and having a photobook printed professionally. However, I have to use TIF files right now, converted out of Adobe RAW to TIF, then to DVD, then to printing. Does anyone else do this and if so, a reputable company? For weddings I would hire someone to do this and simply gave them my flash cards. Thanks!!

Brett

Jul 11, 2012

I am wondering if any one has any experience with the Canon 70-300L IS combined with the Kenko 1.4x Teleconverter. I know that you will be losing one full stop which will make it a f8 at the 300mm end, but it seems that you still will retain the auto fucus on the 50D. It is suppose to be slow but still workable. I am just wondering how much it degrades the IQ.

The other other option that I was thinking of, to get more reach, is to invest in the Canon 400mm 5.6. Would IQ of the 400mm 5.6 be greatly improved from the teleconverter and 70-300L Combination. Also if any one know if the 400mm 5.6 compares to the 70-300L in IQ

Thanks for any advice

bard108 · Jul 11, 2012

First time post but just wanted to see if anyone had the same problem with their joystick/multi-direction controller going AWOL!

henrik12 · Jul 11, 2012

Does anyone have an idea if it's possible to radio trigger the st-e3 transmitter for a test-flash via an pw tt1 with the seconic l-758dr?

/henrik

RayValdez360 · Jul 11, 2012

I am just wondering how many people out there can afford and are willing to spend 6800 on a camera? I am not asking if they are using it for a certain purpose just how man people actually purchase 1 Series bodies. I considered getting one before but the longer I wait the more I think that the 5D Mark III might be for me.

Razor2012 · Jul 10, 2012

I just picked up a used (I'm saying used because the guy that brought it in on consignment said new but I'm doubtful) 24-70 2.8L MKI. This will tide me over until the MKII comes out. I was also debating on whether to get the 16-35 II, but went the other route because I might get a UW prime once the 24-70II is in. I have 7 days to return it, so I have to make sure it's ok. Glass is pristine and body looks almost new. Tried the focusing and it was fast and snappy. Zoom seemed ok too. Anything else you guys would suggest other than taking a bunch of shots and checking them over?

DanielW · Jul 10, 2012

Has anyone ever tried or bought Lensbaby bodies/lenses? Are they worth it?
Thanks!

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