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Just a Rebel Reminder for This Friday

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<strong>Friday’s New Stuff


</strong>With the Rebel arriving on Friday, I plan to stay awake until the usual midnight (GMT -5) press release. Staying up until midnight is quite a chore for me these days, so please be a midnight end to the NDAs. We should be getting at least 3 announcements from Canon.</p>
<p>Just to refresh your memory, we’ll get the new top end Rebel, as well as a new 18-135 IS and a 40 f/2.8 Pancake. I do believe the pancake lens is going to be quite inexpensive and may just be a fun lens to have in your kit.</p>
<p><strong>PowerShot & Video?


</strong>I have received no word on any new PowerShot cameras coming in the immediate future. I also rarely get any information about new Vixia video cameras coming. So, I wouldn’t expect a 4K Vixia.</p>
<p><strong>More in June?</strong>


Apparently yes, there should be another June announcement for the rumoured ”mirrorless” camera.</p>
<p>To keep the PR machine rolling, I have been told there could be 2-3 more announcements in the mid August to early September timeframe. This would coincide with Photokina the third week in September. I would expect a lot of PowerShot refreshes as well as at least 2 new DSLRs.</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>

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  • Poll Poll
What will the 650d sensor be like?

The 18mp sensor on the 650d will be...

  • ... exactly the same as on the 7d,60d,550d,600d

    Votes: 21 58.3%
  • ... a minor upgrade from the well-known version

    Votes: 15 41.7%
  • ... a major upgrade in noise and/or dynamic range

    Votes: 0 0.0%

... edit: Voting locked - the specs are out! And I have to admit I was semi-wrong, there is indeed a minor upgrade with the phase detect af pixels on the sensor, though this is likely not to raise the iq over the well-known 18mp legacy sensor with the "multi image shot" noise reduction mode for jpeg.

So basically "the same sensor" was the correct correct prediction, one point for the Nikon trolls with their big money Sony tech - but Canon will keep coming and show them all! Or will they?

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Recommendations for first budget tripod/fluid head kit....?

Hello all,

Just wanting to get some advice on getting a budget, starter tripod kit....looking for a fluid head and solid tripod for video primarily, but would also start it using for stills too.

I would also maybe get a separate budget/starter ball head too...but looking for advice on the fluid head for the 5D3 on a good tripod for a starter kit.

I've seen these on amazon, and hoping for the $180-$200 or so price range....

http://www.amazon.com/Manfrotto-055XDB-Tripod-Outfit-128RC/dp/B000V7H8R0/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_nC?ie=UTF8&coliid=I30851FKIKUYIZ&colid=3V9PVCC4ABLEP

Or this which is currently sold out...

http://www.amazon.com/ePhoto-Heavy-Video-Tripod-WF717A/dp/B003HNJ5HQ/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&coliid=I225NP0YGHOE1R&colid=3V9PVCC4ABLEP

Any good solid starter sets you might could advise on and why (pluses and minuses on each choice...I don't know what to look for in a tripod or fluid head).

Thanx,

cayenne

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How may CF cards do you use at a wedding/event?

So I have been shooting weddings for about 3 years now and I have never had a card issue yet but I know it will happen one day. I only use extreem pro SD or Lexar Professional cards. I have herd over and over to use small cards and that way if one fails you haven't lost everything. My thoughts on that is that if a card is in a camera it is also less likely that it will get lost or stolen than 3-5 cards in your bag/wallet. One time I ejected one of my CF cards a little too hard and it flew out on the ground. So I don't really like removing cards unless I have to. So I guess there are pros an cons to both ways. Since the 5D3 came out I have been putting two large cards (64GB) in the camera and just leaving them in there the whole 12 hour day. If the camera is backing up to both cards I should be okay for the most part. I just herd today of a case where a camera produced some kind of charge that killed both cards so now I am nervous again. Has anyone ever had both cards in there camera fail before and how likely is that to happen? I will be happy when the technology is good enough that you can instantly transfer your images to your laptop quickly and wirelessly. I know the technology exists now but I don't think it is fast enough to transfer large volumes of images quickly.

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What is you wedding kit?

What lenses you you prefer when shooting weddings

  • Primes

    Votes: 9 28.1%
  • Zooms

    Votes: 2 6.3%
  • Mix

    Votes: 21 65.6%

I am getting ready to start revamping my kit for weddings and as i was thinking about my kit I was just thinking how different photographers can get completely different results from similar gear. As i thought about it more I got curious what you all find as your faithful setup. I am thinking of investing in more primes for low light but not sure if I can completely rid myself of zooms.

What are your faithful kits and why does it make the difference to you?

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Canon EF 180mm f/3.5 L USM Macro lens discontinued ???

I've been shopping for a new EF 180mm f/3.5L lens. B&H shows the (non-grey market) lens as "Temporarily out of stock." Interesting. No order button, just a "Notify me" button. For a current production lens that's a bit unusual. Hong Kong retailer Digitalrev shows the lens as "Discontinued" on it's website. Something seems to be up with this lens. Perhaps a replacement for this long in the tooth lens. Pun intended for those who know the history of this lens.....

By the way check out Kai's review videos on Digitalrev. Humorous, self deprecating, well done.

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Canon 5D MkIII difficult assignment. REALLY low light show coverage issues.

I just covered T.H.E. Show (The Home Entertainment Show) in Newport Beach with 5D MkIII and 35L. Many rooms were almost pitch dark with small spotlights on products, many with dimmed flourescent/tungsten, and it was extremely difficult to have high enough shutter speed to prevent hand shake even with 35L. Could not use really wide aperture because system shots required better DOF. I shot with and without on-camera flash 580EX II (with ColorRight FlashRight Pro diffusor), and flash's default iso of 400 would not cut it and had to be increased. Even then I had a fair number of shots with hand-shake effects, especially when shutter reached into 1/8 or so.

For next time, what would be some other strategies to prevent camera shake, preserve good DOF when you have no control over room lights. Is one flash simply not going to do it? I'd rather not carry a tripod, as there were dozens of rooms. To make matters worse, many rooms had the bright window uncovered, so I was shooting into the window light.

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T4i continuous Video AF, CDAF or PDAF?

ok, i can't wait to see the announcement on friday; I need the continuous AF becoz i shoot toddler all the time, and i can't keep up with MF, my temporary solution is my Sony 5n.

i always want a VDSLR that can do continuous AF in Video mode, but if the T4i video AF performance is same as the Nikon D7000, with sluggish video CDAF, then i don't see why it took Canon that long to bring that kind of AF into DSLR. unless the CDAF they use is the same speed as Olympus EM-5 and Panasonic GX1? that would be interesting!

i hope the T4i or the upcoming 70D would have same performance as the Sony Alpha DSLR thou..... just without the limitation.

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Off camera flash cords

I'm beginning my journey into flash photography now as i've recently purchased the new 600ex speedlight. I really like to dive in and take the flash off and move it around however the st-e3-rt seems to be out of stock everywhere and I hate paying premiums to get it now and i'm better served to wait IMO..

This brings me to my question. Has anyone had experience with off camera flash cords in the past? I recently came across these ones made by OCF http://ocfgear.com/cords-for-canon-ettl/ettl-cord-extra-long/ which are recommended in Syl Arena's Pixsylated. What I liked about them was how long they are giving me some added flexibility. Would this be a viable option for me to learn in the mean time till i'm eventually able to get the st-e3-rt transmitter and go completely wireless?

Completely different question... Has anyone had the opportunity to test out the Honl Traveller8 softbox? Seems kind of pricey but a nice setup to have. Or would you recommend any other particular diffuser like the Sto-fen?

Thanks,
Flash Rookie.

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Canon 35f1.4L vs Zeiss 35f1.4 ZE

I'm trying to decide between these 2 and its really hard.

I love fast primes obviously both are built really well high quality
similar price, the L obviously has the advantage of AF over the zeiss and a little cheaper
no focus breathing on the zeiss is nice and hard stop infinity focus is also nice
i would use this lens on my 5Dmk2 mostly so MF isnt a problem really since i use a brightscreen on that body
my sigma 85mm is almost glued on to the 5Dmk3 now

any one have both? opinions?

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What's your acceptable price for the 1Dx

Most people consider the 1dx out for reach mainly because of the price tag.. so my question is..

What your RESONABLE price tag for the 1dx? (doesn't have to be within you budget.. it can still be too expensive for your spending but cheaper than the current price of $6800).

I've already booked mine from the days when it was announced.. (spoke to a friend at Canon).. unfortunately since it's a new, highly in demand camera.. the discount he gave me is quite negligible.. as opposed to discounts he gave me on my 7d and 5d2...

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ST-E2 and 5Dmk3

I couldn't find the previous thread

anyway i did some testing with my 5Dmk3 and the yongnuo ST-E2 copy on the weekend
and which it fires the flash the timing does seem off and you just get black images

then i decided to just try it for AF assist purposes
... in a dark room

and it works really well. with a couple of factors to note

the grid it projects might not necessarily line up with the af point however it can be rotated to make the grid line up (it doesnt take much rotation)

the AF response was nice and snappy MUCH MUCH faster than not having it
in future if shooting low ambient light i will definately still use this for AF assist purposes
I have attached an image showing which AF points work (coloured in red)

not sure why the bottom left one wouldnt work but I am pretty happy with those points being useable in almost zero light

hope this helps anyone else wondering about this

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5D MarkIII focuses very well at f/8

I have been a 7D user for 3 years and recently was able to test it with the Kenko C-AF 2X Teleplus Pro 300 DGX and a EF 300mm f/4 . The results were amazing read some results here:

http://10000birds.com/bird-photography-equipment-teleconverters-for-7d-and-5d-miii.htm

I have now upgraded to the 5D Mark III, and I am also pleased to inform that the 5D Mark III works even better than the 7D with the Kenko extender. I have tested the EF 300mm f/4 with the Kenko 2X with amazing results.

The 5D MIII has worked extremely well even under average light conditions. Under very low light situations there is a some focusing hunt but this can be fixed by switching to zone AF and using the center nine focusing points.

I also tried the 5D MIII and the Kenko 2X with the 100-400 f/5.6 lens and it works only under good light at f/11! In a couple of weeks I will get the Kenko 1.4X and try it with the 100-400 lens. I will report the results then. Forget about the Canon TC they do not allow the 5D or the 7D to work at f/8 or f/11.

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