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Imagination_landB · Dec 31, 2012

The canon store has the 5D mark III refurbished for 2239$

Mark Carey · Dec 31, 2012

Hi, Im a documentary wedding photographer who also shoots street photography. I hadnt realised there was a review section in these forums so forgive me for showing this a little late in the day. I outline my views, with images, of what it is like to use this stunning lens, as my only lens, on a 10 hour shoot.

http://www.markcareyphotography.com/2012/jo-and-karim-canon-ef-24-70mm-f2-8-ii-usm-l-review/

Magnardo · Dec 31, 2012

Called CAnon,....

Canon 580 ex II Flash has been discontinued for a few weeks now.

BH is the only supplier that has some left.

I am surprised that neither Rockwell,.....Digital Picture,..... or the Rumors have picked up on it.

Common guys,...we rely on you for information.

hemidesign · Dec 31, 2012

You can download any Canon camera brochure.. enjoy!

http://www.brochures.canon-europe.com/For_Home/Cameras/Digital_Interchangeable_Lens_Cameras

FunPhotons · Dec 30, 2012

They have a new rev of that line of lenses with a machined focusing ring rather than rubber grip. They've introduced the new 40mm with this feature, but the old 20mm has been discontinued and the new one isn't out yet. I believe it was supposed to be introduced in early summer.

Does anybody know anything about this lens?

Dec 30, 2012

Hi All

I recently bought a new Canon 85 F 1.2 L II lens and it is giving me a troubling focusing problem with my 5D Mark III.

The focus of the lens is sharp and exact when I use the center focusing point (double cross-point) of Mark III. However, when I use any other point (cross point or otherwise) of the camera focus system, the lens either front focuses or back focuses.

Since the depth of field of the 85 mm lens is very small at F1.2, the image turns out to be completely out of focus if I don't use center focus point.

Since the center focus point works correctly, I can not use AF Micro Adjustments either. So, to the other users of Canon 85 F1.2 L II, is this a common problem or should I return the lens and try with a new copy? I am pleased with the results of the lens when it focuses correctly, but I find it hard to use only the center point all the time.

My Canon 70-200 F2.8 L II does not have any of this problem and focuses well at all cross points.

Thanks in advance.

Quasimodo · Dec 30, 2012

I have this shot planned where I place my camera with my 8-15L on a Manfrotto table tripod with a phottix aion remote release on the ground to capture a squirrel and some birds up close at 14mm (we have a place where we put food, and they eat there everyday). Would they be able to scratch the front element and destroy it?

jaayres20 · Dec 30, 2012

I am a wedding photographer and I have shot 26 weddings this year with three 600ex-rt flashes and for the most part am very happy with them. However, there have been two occasions where there has been an area about 20-30 feet in diamater that the master goes all screwball and the link goes in and out. I was shooting a wedding last night and my assistant also had three flashes and hers did the same thing in the same "dead zone" We were both on different channels so we were not interfering with each other. I did everything I could think of like change batteries turn them on and off and I even did a channel scan to see which one had them most strength. Still there was that zone where the flash had issues and the link would go in and out. It was in the middle of a large room with nothing that I could see that would cause issues. It wasn't next to anything else electrical that I could see. The only thing was a florescent fixture about 30 feet in the air. Once I was out of the dead zone everything was fine. Unfortunately it was the dance floor so it made shooting the reception harder. I even tried to stand over by the DJ were I figure there would be the most interference and I had no issues. The dead zone was in the middle of nothing. Anyone have any insight?

alexturton · Dec 30, 2012

Hello all!

I've owned a 7d for 3 years. I also bought a 60d to replace my 7d for a month whilst it was being repaired earlier last this year. I've loved having 2 bodies; especially with the flippy 60s screen.

I've 99% convinced myself to go fullfframe with a 5d mk iii. I definately want to keep my 60d as I have some EFS lenses that I don't want to get rid of and also its compact and I find the flippy screen useful. but I find the servo on 60d pants.

My question is, whether to get rid of and trade in my 7d? I'm buying a 5d for shallower dof for street work, but I go to a lot of zoos and I'm wondering whether the 5dmk III will be enough speed (FPS) and reach for zoos and birds in flight.

I've been quoted £540 trade in for my 7d against a 5d mk iii which is appealing; but I can scrape that together if I need to (credit cards are brilliant!).

I have the following lenses.

sigma 1020 (EFS only)
canon 1755 (EFS only)
sigma 30 1.4 (EFS only)
canon 50 1.4
canon 85 1.8
canon 70 200 2.8
sigma 120 400 5.6
sigma 24 70
canon 100 macro

thanks for your time.
Alex

Dec 30, 2012

Shooting a wedding last night and at one pointing attempted to vhange Iso with the top jog dial and it simply did nothing. Turned the camera off and on, same thing. Took batteries out and same. I tried changing menus and realized it was the dial itself more than anything. After a while it just worked. This freaked me out. Is it possible that I hit something to cause this? Should I be concerned?

joshmurrah · Dec 30, 2012

There's apparently a version 2 of the excellent 8mm South Korean fisheye lens out, that has a removable hood.

Has anyone had experience with this version 2 lens? Does it give you a FULL circular? My research seems to indicate no.

Canon Rumors · Dec 30, 2012

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<strong>Even at the high end


</strong>For all the flack Canon gets from us passionate pundits, they continue to sell more DSLR cameras than anyone else.</p>
<p><strong>Interchangeable Lens Camera Marketshare for 2012 (Japan)</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Canon 28.6%</li>
<li>Nikon 25%</li>
<li>Olympus 14.3%</li>
<li>Sony 13.3%</li>
<li>Panasonic 11.3%</li>
</ol>
<p>An interesting note about Canon, if you remove the lowend of the DSLR market (Rebels, D3xxx/D5xxx), Canon’s marketshare increases. I imagine the 5D Mark III plays a big part in that, as well as the EOS-1D X.</p>
<p>Canon’s performance in the mirrorless segment cannot be properly measured until the 2013 numbers come in. For 2012, they sat at 2.1% marketshare.</p>
<p>Source: [<a href="http://www.sansmirror.com/newsviews/bcns-preliminary-2012-numbe.html" target="_blank">TH</a>] via [<a href="http://bcnranking.jp/news/1210/121029_24049.html" target="_blank">BCN</a>]</p>
<p><a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/827036-REG/Canon_5253B002_EOS_1D_X_EOS_Digital.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank"><em><strong>Canon EOS-1D X at B&H Photo for $6728</strong></em></p>
<p></a></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>

Frodosbigtoe · Dec 30, 2012

One to get it started.

victorwol · Dec 30, 2012

Hi! I have a hard time making my mind.... First, I'm not a pro, I do not make money with my photos, it's just something I do really enjoy and instead of spending my money on cars or bikes, I do on camera gear, I consider it less dangerous and the money can be recovered much easier by selling in case of need loosing less than when you sell a used car or bike.....

I for a looong time being thinking into get a long prime, a 500mm or a 600mm, it's a lot of money for a hobby, but I think I will enjoy it, and also have already a few repeated or overlapping focal lens glass that I will sell to help pay for the prime, like a Sigma 120-300 f2.8 (the last one) and also have the EF 70-200 f2.8 L II with the 1.4 and 2X extenders, so don't really need the Sigma, also have the 24-105 f4 L and got the 24-70 f2.8 L II and a few more that can go.....

So the thing I guess is, does the extra 100mm really worth the extra $3K on that lens? For what I was able to see, the difference in sharpness between the Canon 600 and the Sigma at 300mm with the 2X extender is abysmal, does anyone have a chance to compare these two first hand?

Am I crazy for wanting to have one of these lenses for a hobby use? Love birds, but the sort of crappy autofocus speed I'm getting with the Sigma and the 2X extender and the so so quality it's discouraging.

The bodies I have are 5D MKIII and 1D X

Thanks.

Albi86 · Dec 30, 2012

Just out of curiosity

pedro · Dec 30, 2012

Hi, although my bank account is set up for saving, just a question towards the professional and more advanced photographers out there: As how important do you consider the additional 2mm on the wide end which will be offered by a rumored 14-24 f/2.8 L. Does it make a big difference or what would you do? What are the probable advanteges on the wide end?

As an enthusiast amateur I am on a budget and first considered the Sigma 12-24 f/4.5-5.6. But it is a tad too slow for my nightphotography preferencies: nightscapes and milky way preferably during moonless nights.

So, maybe I'd go for a 16-35 instead which as equivalent to the Canon EF-S 10-22 on my former 30D expect the difference in speed (about one stop, but permanently). The price tag surely will be another argument, as it will be considerably higher than the one of the 16-35 f/2.8 L (CHF 1361.00 online over here).

Thanks for your advice. Cheers, Pedro.

wD_Boston · Dec 30, 2012

Been lurking on this site for quite some time and I think it's a good time to pose the upgrade question because I have a severe case of Upgradeitis

A little background on myself. My first camera was a Canon AE-1 when I was a sophomore in high school. Upgraded to a Elan II after high school, on to a G3 and finally to my current kit a T1i ( 500D ). I consider myself a serious amateur.

I'm also a member of a studio for which I am now a staff member. I worked with both Canon and Nikon's but I feel most comfortable with Canons since that's what I grew up with.

I can't begin to tell you how much I miss shooting full frame. My son will be starting digital photography in a few weeks at his high school so I will be giving him my kit so daddy needs a new DSLR ;D

I do not want a crop sensor and although the 6D appears to be a fine camera I just don't see it as much of an upgrade with the AF system( 9 points going to 11) and build quality, shutter in particular. Which leaves either the 5D Mark III or the 1Dx.

Currently I have been concentrating on studio lighting so that's what I have been primarily shooting the last 18 months but I shoot everything, landscape, time lapse,sports etc.

I understand that the 1Dx is twice the cost over the Mark III and I'm fine with that. I guess my question is it too much of a leap going to the 1Dx over the Mark III? The AF systems on both cameras are similar so the learning curve should be about the same.

I see that the prices have come down for the holiday season. It's speculative I know but would now be a good time to buy or should I wait for the rebate period? I usually get my tax refund in late Febuary. I also want to pick up either a 85mm f/1.2L II or a 24-70mm f/2.8L II.

Thanks for taking the time to read and look forward to seeing your feedback

keasla · Dec 30, 2012

Not sure where to put these

Flamin Flower by KEASLA, on Flickr

Smokin Flowers by KEASLA, on Flickr

Dec 30, 2012

Hi, I just got my lens from Amazon yesterday, and everything is working good except it makes this really weird noise when I focus manually on MF mode, it's even louder than the AF sound which I find strange... Is this normal?

It sounds something like this: Manual Focus Noise from Canon 40mm F/2.8 Pancake STM lens on T4i 650D

Any help would be appreciated, thanks!

Canon Rumors · Dec 30, 2012

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<strong>Big megapixel


</strong>We’ve heard previously about a 46mp image sensor that exists and is in testing. We’re now told that multiple large megapixel sensors exist, and one that is sure to reach market is a 39.3mp sensor.</p>
<p>There is also a suggestion that we will see DIGIC VI processors before the larger megapixel camera(s) reach the market in late 2013 or early 2014.</p>
<p>This comes from a new source, so take it with a grain of salt.</p>
<p>I’ve also heard from two different people that the earthquake that happened in Japan is still affecting manufacturing and development of new products at Canon, though Canon would never officially admit to such a thing.</p>
<p>As far as new stuff goes, we should see the APS-C segment and lenses addressed before a large megapixel camera arrives on the scene.</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>

Dec 30, 2012

I want to run my laptop as an external (EDIT) monitor. I am using the USB cable that came with my camera to test out the EOS Utility. My question however is do I need a special USB cable or will any of them with a mini end work? The one that comes with the camera looks to have a fuse on each end or something. I'm looking at buying a 25 ft or at least a 10 ft cable. Something of that nature.

Thanks for the feedback! I love this forum!

Dec 30, 2012

Hello,

I have a 5d III and the 300mm 2.8 II.
According to test this combination should crate fantastic sharp photos, but I have really big problem that to get sharp pictures.

I normally use the center focus point as single focus point.
I realized that objets that are more than 10 - 15 meters away the hit rate is very low.
I did go through the AF menu from A-Z but I found no solution. AFMA made everything only worse.

I attached one picture of many, that are all no really sharp. ISO 100, 2.8 1/4000

Does anyone of you has similar problems. With my other lenses I never had such problems (70-200 2.8 II, 24-105 4, ...)

Thank you.

Best Regards,
Flo

BrandonKing96 · Dec 30, 2012

So I have this 3rd party BG-E9 grip. I've had it for probably a little over a year now. However, I dropped it around 8 months ago and the lock for the battery compartment broke. that discouraged me a little. But that's not my problem. I picked it up again to try and use it (still works and all. I missed the grip), but there was a sticky substance on it. No one has spilt anything or it or the likes. I cleaned it and it was not sticky anymore. But then it's stayed on my shelf for another 2 months with no use and still there's this sticky substance on it. i'm just curious as to what's happening. not that it doesn't contain a battery in side as I alternate them now in my 60D (and 5D 3). It's just really interesting. I also caught a whif of the smell on my hands and it smelt sort of mechanical (I don't know how to explain it. The downside of being a musician).

~BrandonKing96

Krob78 · Dec 30, 2012

Okay, I"m thrilled to have finally received my 5D MK III! Coming from my 7D I have some of the longer focal lengths covered, 70-200mm f/2.8 IS II and the legendary 100-400mm L. Most of my wider lenses are EF-s Lenses like my wonderful EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8...

I need some wider glass for my 5D III any suggestions? I'm looking at 24-70 f/2.8, 24-105 f/4, or maybe primes like a 24mm or 35mm or 50mm f/1.4... any thoughts?? EF 85mm 1.8 is on my short list, but it's not really wide...

Thanks!!

LoganH91 · Dec 30, 2012

Here are some portraits that I have done. Comments and Critique more than welcome!

1.

2. After I posted this photo I actually went in and cleaned up her skin a little.

3.

4. Self Portrait

Thanks!

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