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Cgdillan · Jul 4, 2012

Just curious =-)

felipey · Jul 4, 2012

I'm looking to buy a brand new 5D Mark III body on Ebay and I've come across a few listings for about $3079 from supposedly reputable sellers with 99.5% ratings based on over 30k reviews. Besides the risk of it being a gray market item, what would be another risk I could incur to save about $400? I'm using an AMEX card to fund the transaction, worst case scenario if it's a scam I could just call to cancel the charge..

Jul 4, 2012

Hi guys! I'm a new member but I come here everyday since months... I need your help today. I'm looking for the 5D Mark II but in France the prices are so ridiculously high! 1750€ is the best price that I can found right now! So I give a call to all CanonRumors members lol, do you know where I can found a better offer in Europe? I'm looking everyday but probably miss alot of good offer. Thank you in advance for your anwser!

Canon Rumors · Jul 4, 2012

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<strong>Finally eh?


</strong>My Canon EOS-1D X has finally arrived! I think I actually preordered it before it was announced.</p>
<p><strong>First Impressions?


</strong>Not many yet. I have touched this camera countless times at various photography trade shows, so nothing is really new. It is really nice to actually be able to put a card into one of the slots and save some images.</p>
<p>I will be using this camera pretty hard for the next little while and will let you know what I think.</p>
<p>Availability in the United States should come on Thursday or Friday, I’ve confirmed this with B&H.</p>
<div id="attachment_10570" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 441px"><a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/1dxmine.jpeg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-10570" title="1dxmine" src="http://www.canonrumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/1dxmine-431x575.jpeg" alt="" width="431" height="575" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">A Production Canon EOS-1D X & EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Pancake :)</p></div>
<p><strong>Preorder the Canon EOS-1D X at <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/827036-REG/Canon_5253B002_EOS_1D_X_Digital_SLR.html/BI/2466/KBID/3296" target="_blank">B&H</a> | <a href="http://www.adorama.com/ica1dx.html?kbid=64393" target="_blank">Adorama</a> | <a href="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&bc1=000000&IS2=1&bg1=FFFFFF&fc1=000000&lc1=0000FF&t=canorumo-20&o=1&p=8&l=as4&m=amazon&f=ifr&ref=ss_til&asins=B005Y3T1AI" target="_blank">Amazon</a></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>

Jul 4, 2012

Hi,

I recently purchased X rite passport color checker and have some query on how to accurate measure it.. Below is process I follow.

- I set my strobes at suitable power , then I use my light meter to take measurement under model chin and set the strobes as per light meter reading.
- Once I get a perfect exposure, I put grey card side of X-rite passport checker under same light condition and take a picture of grey card …(Do I need to fill the frame or 70% of the frame with the grey card ?). I currently use 50-70 % of frame .
- Then I set my canon camera white balance to use that image as Custom image.
- Under same light then I take a picture of Xrite passport checker with 80% of checker in frame.
- In post-production, as my while balance is already set for all images so I don’t touch image with grey card , however the picture with Xrite color checker with multiple color , I custom pick the color which I want to go for and then applies that to all images using lightroom 4.
- 2nd concern was , In lightroom 4 when I choose picture which has my Xrite color checker and then try to create a profile based on same, thought it says operation successful, but it ask me to replace the earlier profile which I had created earlier from a different shoot ?

Please guide me if all my above process are right or somewhere I am going wrong as I am not getting the colors which I am looking for.

whatta · Jul 4, 2012

dpreview pictures are out, opinion on the sensor/processor performance? is it a new sensor?

http://www.dpreview.com/news/2012/07/04/650dpreviewupdated

thanks!

Jul 4, 2012

Morning folks...

I have, for an age fancied a canon 70-200 2.8 IS... Mainly for fast moving stuff (animals, cars, children etc) outside and the odd event indoors like Childrens assemblies etc.

The mkII is canon version is nearly £2k, if I forgo IS then it is about half, or I can look at sigma..

http://www.carmarthencameras.co.uk/product.php/316...

Which seems to be a lot less, and has IS...

I am a wobbly so and so but this will be going on an 5d3 so I can shove the iso up and generally have decent shutter speed..

I would appreciate thoughts from you lot.

cheers

D

Jul 4, 2012

Thinking of going back to siberia this winter to get some cold weather shots (and bringing the 5d iii)... anyone have experience with shooting canon gear at -30 and below?

Jul 3, 2012

For anyone else waiting for RRS L brackets for 1DX cameras.

If you are stuck in the short term, a L bracket from a 1DS MK3 does fit as long as you offset it. Tried it this morning as attached.

www.jholko.com
Fine art Landscape, Nature and Wilderness Photography

Mick · Jul 3, 2012

My new toy is about to arrive! I live in the uk, wonder how much a train ticket to Wimbledon would cost?

http://www.northlight-images.co.uk/cameras/lenses/ef_200-400mm_f4L.html

I sold my two primes for a very large profit to have the money for this baby. Funnily enough i've made quite a few £££'s over the years selling lens's. Dead easy.

Mick.

Aglet · Jul 3, 2012

I rarely agree with surveys like this for a variety of reasons but J.D. Powers one makes for an interesting perspective.

www.jdpower.com/content/press-release/RoPDeNH/2012-digital-single-lens-reflex-camera-online-buyer-report.htm

you can download the PDF press release from above link but it's the same content as the web page

some points:

- prices up about $350 from last year
- Pentax, Nikon, and Canon are the top 3, in that order, and very close in their scores
- cameras were rated on 5 areas; picture quality, durability/reliability, features, ease of operation and speed

Only thing I can take away from this is the Pentax K5, with its pile of incredible features and best image quality of any APS-C sensor camera, has really pleased its purchasers. If only they had some really good performing glass that I knew about I'd consider adding one of them to my collection.

I doubt the results will stir any response from Canon or Nikon but likely puts a smile on the marketing guys at Ricoh/Pentax. I still haven't seen any real advertising from them yet, despite their intent to gain mindshare in the north american marketplace. Maybe this will spur them on.

clicstudio · Jul 3, 2012

As soon as I get my 1D X, hopefully this week, I will sell my 2.5 year old 1D Mark IV.
ebay's commissions have gone to the roof... 9% off the total value plus 3% for PayPal... Crazy...

I will send it to Canon for a thorough cleaning and they can tell me how many actuations the camera has.
Truthfully, I think it might be close to 250,000 photos...
I think I can get close to $3500 for it... What do u think is fair if it doesn't have that many photos?

FunPhotons · Jul 3, 2012

I've had one on backorder since they were announced at both B&H and Amazon and neither have come in. Yet smaller retailers are frequently getting stock, and charging an extra $70-$100 for the privilege of buying one. What is going on, will these ever 'be released' to the big retailers?

Jul 2, 2012

I'll be travelling from UK to New York in a few months time and I'd appreciate some advice re transporting camera gear to the US.

I have a hard case (Vanguard 46F) which is a bit too big to be carry-on luggage. Would it be a) a little risky or b) downright stupid to check it in? If downright stupid, does anyone know which is the biggest Peli case permissible as hand luggage?

I have two very secure padlocks (Abloy Protec) but would they definitely be clipped because they're not TSA? Are only TSA padlocks allowed (in which case, the answer to my first question would definitely be "downright stupid")?

Thanks in advance for your advice.

Sycotek · Jul 2, 2012

Anyone figured out how to put the zoom buttons back on the shoulder keys?

The default config is frustrating (5D3 style)

hippoeater · Jul 2, 2012

Hey everyone, I currently have a 5d3 that's my main camera for about 80% of my shooting. I bike and hike a lot and I'm looking for something more pocketable that I can take with me that doesn't require bulkiness of a dslr but isn't sacrificing image quality too much.

I've been looking through the choices and I cannot decide on what to do and I was just curious what others on here have researched or leaned on as their secondary camera.

So far I'm pretty sold on the new sony DSC-rx100

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/869238-REG/Sony_DSC_RX100_Digital_Camera.html

But i'm not sure if I should wait to see what canon introduces in the mirrorless market - or would I just be in the same situation with a mirrorless camera?

I looked a lot at the nex-7, V1 and they seem nice, but still kinda bulky and I'm sure at that point I'd rather just have my 5d.

Would love to hear some opinions or ideas.

Thanks!

Jul 2, 2012

So...tough story, first and foremost I did not have insurance and it's pretty clear that mistake won't be made again. Tough lesson to learn...but I'm curious if anyone else ideas.

I'm a weekend-warrior adventure photographer, specializing lately in the ultra-swimming genre. Recently I was asked to document an attempt at setting the world distance record (English channel rules). While shooting setup images the day before the swim I fell in a rock break and plunged partially into the Sea of Cortez...unfortunately the part of me that went falling into the salt water was the part carrying the 5DM3 and 70-200 IS II.

The camera/lens is currently on it's way to the shop, but my assumption given the submerge, salt water and time to shop (3 weeks), the camera is toast and possible the lens too.

Homeowners doesn't cover, no insurance, I don't think VISA covers anything in travelers insurance...so I'm curious if anyone has any other channels to consider...or is that investment just straight gone?

Thanks
Scott
www.scottrokis.com

Jul 2, 2012

Good evening (Danish time)

I happily received my new Canon EF 600 mm 4/IS II the other day from AC Foto in Germany (fantastic service from them - I can't recommend this shop enough fro European customers).
As the moon is full tonight, I decided to put up the new lens with my 1D Mk4 body and a Canon 2x MkIII converter on a Gimbal head.
Here is the best shot, with which I'm quite happy.
It is a 100% crop converted from a RAWfile and edited slightly in Photshop CS5: 1/250 - f/9 - ISO 400

I look forward to so many interesting times with the new beast - after having shot for 3 months with the 300 2,8/IS MkII and 2x converter.

Cheers
Thorbjørn /DK

Jul 2, 2012

I'm just curious as to whether most of us use a monopod with or without a head.

I use a ball head. I had one spare. It suits my purposes, although the head weighs as much as the monopod. I'd probably be just as happy with a tilt head, rather less content with no head. Maybe that's just me.

EDIT: I didn't include a voting opinion for a gimbal head as I suspect it would be statistically insignificant!

RLPhoto · Jul 2, 2012

This is Awful. :'(

http://solsticevisuals.com/post/26229830602/outrage-over-the-photographs-of-the-united-states

thepancakeman · Jul 2, 2012

I'm giving somewhat serious consideration to a 5D3. Because I shoot sports, my constant struggle is to get enough light to keep the shutter speeds as high as I need them. So I've always looked for the fastest lenses I can get, with f/2.8 being the minimum. Of course with a fast moving target, when the DOF gets too thin, even the slightest miss on the AF starts to show, so it's a bit of a two-edged sword.

So the question is, with the great ISO available on the 5D3, will I start to be better friends with my 24-105L and can I consider the 17-40L (both of which are f/4.0) or should I still stick with the faster lenses?

Nounours18200 · Jul 2, 2012

Have you any news about this rumoured lens ?
Thanks

Canon Rumors · Jul 2, 2012

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<strong>They’re coming!


</strong>We have unconfirmed reports that a few retailers in the US and Canada will be receiving their initial Canon EOS-1D X shipments this week.</p>
<p>We have reports they’ve shown up already in Montreal, Canada. I expect to get mine some time this week.</p>
<p><strong>B&H Photo


</strong>We can’t confirm, but we’ve heard B&H Photo has told preorder customers that they expect a shipment this week. The July 4, 2012 holiday may disrupt some shipping though.</p>
<p><strong>Preorder the Canon EOS-1D X at <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/827036-REG/Canon_5253B002_EOS_1D_X_Digital_SLR.html/BI/2466/KBID/3296" target="_blank">B&H</a> | <a href="http://www.adorama.com/ica1dx.html?kbid=64393" target="_blank">Adorama</a> | <a href="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&bc1=000000&IS2=1&bg1=FFFFFF&fc1=000000&lc1=0000FF&t=canorumo-20&o=1&p=8&l=as4&m=amazon&f=ifr&ref=ss_til&asins=B005Y3T1AI" target="_blank">Amazon</a></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>

TRIPL3try · Jul 2, 2012

Too long; didn't read: what's a good, somewhat cheap, zoom lens to compliment the 40mm 2.8 pancake?

Newbie here,

Last week I got my first DSLR (t4i) with the 40mm 2.8 lens.

I don't know much about photography or lenses for that matter, and I was wondering...what zoom lens would make a good compliment to the 40mm?

I'm going to school for video, so keep that in mind. Sadly, I can only spend about $500 tops on a lens, since I spent the rest on camera gear. I wish I could get a 70-200mm :'(

I was thinking this one...anyone have any opinions on it? http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/169267-GREY/Canon_6473A003AA_75_300mm_f_4_0_5_6_III_Autofocus.html

I would mainly be using it at sporting events, concerts, etc. I don't necessary need a zoom that long, either. I was also considering: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/689620-REG/Sigma_583101_17_50mm_F2_8_EX_DC.html

^but that's if you guys really convinced me. I wasn't blown away with the continuous AF with the STM lens (I'm probably just using it wrong), so I figured any focusing I'll really be doing with the t4i will be manual.

As always, thank you for the advice and enlightenment.

sanj · Jul 2, 2012

A facebook friend got it today from Canon Mumbai.
I so wonder why Canon is treating USA, the mighty USA with such distain!

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150929597498845&set=a.104860363844.93197.546348844&type=1&theater

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