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Canon Rumors · Jun 4, 2012

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<strong>Canon EF 600 f/4L IS II


</strong>I received my Canon EF 600 f/4L IS II today, and I must say  it’s pretty exciting to get new big glass.</p>
<p><strong>First Impressions


</strong>No matter how many times you read about the weight difference between this one and the previous version, you just don’t have a handle on it until you hold the lens. I cannot believe it weighs the same as the Canon EF 500 f/4L IS. It’s completely hand holdable and well balanced. Construction feels wonderfully solid and apparently the weather sealing is better than the previous version.</p>
<div id="attachment_10097" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 585px"><a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/canon600andrest.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-10097" title="canon600andrest" src="http://www.canonrumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/canon600andrest-575x383.jpg" alt="" width="575" height="383" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">EF 300 f/2.8L IS II, EF 400 f/2.8L IS II, EF 600 f/4L IS II, EF 800 f/5.6L IS (500 f/4L IS II still missing)</p></div>
<p><strong>Accessories


</strong>It comes with a shorter foot, probably making monopod use easier. It also comes with the new style lens cover, a lens strap as well as a strap for the hard case. The manual is also on paper not on CD.</p>
<p>As suspected, it shouldn’t be a problem getting any of your Arca style plates to fit on the lens.</p>
<p><strong>Test Shots


</strong>I will be heading out to do some birding this week with the new lens, I will report back with what will be pretty obvious information…. i.e. “it’s sharp, it’s great, it costs a lot”.</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r </strong></p>

Razor2012 · Jun 4, 2012

Have any of you guys seen a Canon EF 50mm F1? I just spotted one on eBay for $4950US, but I don't think it sold. I wonder how the bokeh is on that baby?

Jun 4, 2012

went in a drifting event and i shot in the rain... hope the 5d3 is good waterproof

https://vimeo.com/43380666

rhysgray · Jun 4, 2012

Do they care? Do they even have a plan to produce some sort of completion to the d800?

lastSKYsamurai · Jun 4, 2012

First Post, Hey there community.

So he's my thing... I recently purchased a 5D MK III & I've been really pushing myself to do everything I can to advance my Photography as a whole, Getting up early for sunrises & landscapes, Black & Whites on cloudy afternoons, Talking to key locals about my Photography & getting my name around, it's a small town, 2000 odd?

More Recently my Boss approached me about a Project he'd like to do with showing the various stages of Cheese Production, (that's what I do as a day Job, make Cheese, to a certain degree....) So this is great & I'm really all for it, From the Cows to the Milkers to the Tanker, Factory, Pasteurisers, ect, ect, Though I'm hesetant on the Factory Floor Side of things...

What I'm wondering about, is that fact that the images I take concerning the inside of the Dairy Plant itself, In the end I'd like them to come out as appealing, warm & interesting.

This is where I'd like some advice or Tips from Anyone who's perhaps done some Photography like this in the past or just general knowledge about such things on how to take Professional looking Factory Photos. The inside of the Factory is mostly white, you might find a Yellow wall here or there some places. Fluro lights EVERYWHERE, Stainless steel production equipment Everywhere, & the White walls are usually covered on condensation, making a lot of glossy reflective surfaces. The Floors are just,,, I guess It's a brown Colour. & Here I'm thinking how am I going to get Farmhouse style Photographs here... In a Food Production plant.

I don't have a flash right now, I've never really used flash before except on my old 350D & probably hated every minuet of it. I have the 5D, a 16-35mm f/2.8 L & a 70-200mm 2.8 L IS II. No Primes no Flash, I do have a good Tripod & some Lee Filters on back order, (don't we all...) but right now, money wise for the next month or so thats it, There's not a complete rush for the project too & a lot of locations are outside or well lit areas like the Fromage or Grocery Store.

I'm looking at the Speedlite 600EX-RT & a good 50mm next, so there is that... What can you guys/gals suggest method, Artistic wise, for good, indoor-fluro-factory-paint-&-steel Factory Photography?

Thanks everyone for your time & I'm eager to hear back from everyone about this.

Regards, Timothy.

Canon Rumors · Jun 4, 2012

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<strong>From Japan


</strong>A magazine in Japan called CAPA may have shown specs for 2 Canon cameras, the first being the 70D and the next being the long talked about EOS-3D. The magazine is pretty well respected, and all of this could be entirely plausible.</p>
<p>With the new Rebel coming on June 8, 2012, and the predicted mirrorless following soon after, I am unsure if either of these cameras are slated for an announcement any time soon.</p>
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<p><strong></strong><strong>Canon 70D</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>22MP and DIGIC5 </li>
<li>19-point AF</li>
<li>6 FPS</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Canon EOS 3D</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>30  megapixels, 1D-class body</li>
<li>Dual Digic5  processors for 6 FPS</li>
<li>61-point AF system, major functions same as 1DX</li>
<li>Equipped with flash (or speedlite transmitter)</li>
</ul>
<p>The above scan was sent to us, you can see more at [<a href="http://www.canonwatch.com/rumor-new-eos-70d-and-3d-tidbits-from-japan/" target="_blank">CW</a>].</p>
<p><strong>Source: [<a href="http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/general-photography-industry/188268-aps-c-k1-maybe.html">PF]</a> [<a href="http://www.northlight-images.co.uk/cameras/Canon_3d.html" target="_blank">NL</a>] [<a href="http://www.canonwatch.com/rumor-new-eos-70d-and-3d-tidbits-from-japan/" target="_blank">CW</a>]</strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>

jasonmillard81 · Jun 4, 2012

Hello all,

I am using my 60D to record sporting events, documentaries with my students, etc. I wen to BH Photo yesterday and the very nice sales associate pointed me to the NTG-2 combo. When I arrived home and set everything up I realized that I may be deficient in what I need.

The level of the recording and the quality is complete rubbish going into the camera. I've read elsewhere that people plug their Rode Mics into an H1 or H4N, as well as a Tascam product of similar capabilities.

Does anyone have a good link/video that can clearly outline a nice "workflow" for audio when using DSLR.

Best,

jason

koolman · Jun 4, 2012

Recently I loaned this lens from a friend. I expected to be blown away by the results.

Well....

The pictures are super sharp this is true, however:

- The colors are somewhat dull.
- Portraits are somewhat warm/dark/underexposed
- overall color not accurate and somewhat missing "brightness".

Very Very frustrating. Any ideas from experienced users ?

Example:

Jun 4, 2012

Hi, I am trying to sell my Canon 50d SLR. Comes with a battery grip and Lowepro camera bag. I bought this camera off of a friend that barely used it. Now I'm trying to sell it. The reason why I'm trying to sell it cause I'm far to busy with class and work to have time to take pictures, so i thought i might as well sell it to someone that could benefit from it. My question to you guys is how much can i sell the camera for? Comes with a standard lens (EF 28-135mm f/ 3.5-5.6 IS USM standard zoom). Also the actuation on it is around 3450. Please help !

FunPhotons · Jun 3, 2012

OK I'm sick of trying to find a walkabout camera. None of them work for me, tried the Fuji X100 (want to buy one?), the Canon S100, a G12, etc. I just end up wishing I had my 5DMKII. Now there are situations where for weight and threatening considerations a smaller rig is preferred. So ... I need a small lens for my DSLR, ideally a wide angle.

I have a 50/1.4, which isn't that great. Slow to focus, IQ ... maybe my version has problems, it got touchy after some sand grains got in it, probably not worth trying to fix. Plus it's 50mm and too tight for me.

My dream focal length is 20mm but Canon seemingly has no good primes in that range. I don't like to rent, I prefer buying and deciding as it takes me months to figure out a new lens. So ... recommendations?

Lens ideali around the size of the 50/1.4
Prime
Ideally wide, at least 24mm

Maybe the new 24IS? Dunno ...

Jun 3, 2012

I've never bought a used lens before. I was wondering, is a used lens from KEH or B&H listed as EX+ condition very reliable? I think it probably is, but I'd like a little reassurance before taking the plunge.

Mt Spokane Photography · Jun 3, 2012

This topic has been moved to 5D MK III Sample Images.

http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php?topic=7039.0

Jun 3, 2012

This is Sunday and my shoot wrapped not long ago - some high fashion-style environmental portrait work. I'm in Buffalo but home base is Washington DC. I picked up a new D800 with new firmware just because it was in stock at a camera store I popped into in Amherst today. My work camera is a 5DMKII, but since I had the D800 I decided to use the vaunted Nikon with new 50/1.4 G lens for a couple of sets. Guess what - the D800 locked up using Kingston and two other brands of CF cards. This is outrageous. Please, a professional grade camera should work with any freakin' memory card you throw at it. Period. I don't want to hear about resolution, noise, DR, IQ or any of the other crap that's been gushed out about the D800. None of thatmatters if you can't get your shots. Whatever it is I know what it is not - a true pro-grade tool that you can throw any card into no matter where you are in the world and get your shots. End of story. That sucker is going back tomorrow.

jasonmillard81 · Jun 3, 2012

Greetings,

I use a Secure Digital 32gb Class 10 card. My video has been stopping recording after 8 seconds or so and is not 4gb in size.

I searched the form and google and have been unable to find a solution! Any thoughts/ideas/fixes?

best,

Jason

simonxu11 · Jun 3, 2012

Canon EOS-3D

30+ megapixels, 1D-class body
61-point AF system, major functions same as 1DX
Equipped with flash (or speedlite transmitter)
Perhaps equipped with the first 4K movie recording function?
Dual Digic5+ processors for 6 FPS

Canon EOS 70D

Compact Body with better AF and continuous shooting than EOS 7D
22MP and DIGIC5+
19-point AF
6 FPS

http://www.canonwatch.com/

justsomedude · Jun 3, 2012

I saw a photographer gigging a location last night with some clients. It was dusk, sun was on the horizon and losing intensity quickly... he was using it as a backlight/kicker, but instead of a front-fill flash, he had an assistant using a small hand-held/portable continuous light that he had gelled over. It looked like it even had mini barn doors on it. the entire apparatus didn't appear to be bigger than a large apple.

Any ideas as to what he was using? I'd love to try out the technique!

Michael_pfh · Jun 3, 2012

http://www.learn.usa.canon.com/galleries/galleries/tutorials/eos_5d_markiii_tutorials.shtml

Probably helpful for some of the proud new owners of the 5D3.

Jun 3, 2012

Hey!

I'm doing a shoot of the Strawberry/Rose Moon tomorrow before dawn and would like to know out of all my lenses in my sig, which is the better FL to use. Plus any advice on lunar photography (S/S, AF , Meter mode) will be helpful. btw I will be shooting around 4:30-5:30 MST.

Thanks!

pwp · Jun 3, 2012

The Gary Fong Collapsible Lightsphere is a good tight fit on the 580EX & 580 EXII.
Like the 5D3, the 600 EX-RT is bigger & bulkier in most dimensions.
Has anyone fitted their 600 EX-RT with the Gary Fong Collapsible Lightsphere? Does it fit?
http://www.garyfongestore.com/lightsphere-collapsible-370.html#.T8sUAsUhV8E

PW

pwp · Jun 3, 2012

With the weak low light AF performance of the 1D4, I depend on the AF Assist on the 580ex & 580 exII when shooting functions, often held in low/mood lit venues. Last night I had a lot of lost shots where the 1D4/70-200 f/2.8is just couldn't get a lock, even with the 580exII assist. The 5D3/24-105 f/4 was a whole lot better which is to be expected, but still delivered a few l o n g moments while it got it's lock.

Does the 600ex-RT have a more powerful AF Assist than the 580's? If so, this could become a core reason for updating.

PW

Canon Rumors · Jun 2, 2012

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<strong>*UPDATE*


</strong>I upgraded the announcement date to [CR3]. The specs I’ll leave at [CR2], I haven’t heard a confirmation of the short list below.</p>
<p><strong>New Rebel this week?


</strong>It appears June 8, 2012 may be the announcement date for the new Canon EOS T4i/650D. I am told the NDA’s lift that day. Friday seems to be the new favoured day of the week for Canon announcements. I didn’t get any new specs on the camera, so I posted the specs we reported earlier. I’ll post more if I get more.</p>
<p>I also expect a new EF-S 18-135 IS to be announced alongside the EF 40mm f/2.8 pancake.</p>
<p><strong>Specifications

</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>18mp (no word on whether or not its a new or modified 18mp sensor)</li>
<li>9 AF Points, all cross-type</li>
<li>Touchscreen LCD</li>
<li>Continuous AF in LiveView & Video Recording</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;"> c</span>r</strong></p>

Jun 2, 2012

I just got back into filming in after over 30 years. Yes I am a bearded pudgy 50ish geek from 70s film school. I am going to be shooting a a series of DVDs for a successful Aquaponics personality. In september I will shooting about 9 different greenhouses around the country in a tour-interview documentary style. I won't have my main budget available to me until right before the trip so I want to get familiar with DSLR's. After countless hours of online research and a few hundred hours of shoots I have done recently with a sony HDRFX1, I have decided with my limited budget in had my immediate camera will be the following. Canon 60D with the Canon USM L EF 24-105f/4 from the canon refurb program with the loyalty discount for $1374.00.
This will future proof my lens choice so I can later get a 5D Mark?. Now the dilemma. I will also need a good wide angle lens to shooting in the greenhouses when they are small. I realize I may not be able to future proof this choice as I don't want to spend $2000 for a lens yet. These shoots will be in bright light and I want to shoot some slider and jib shots. Later on those choices. Maybe I should just buy this lens for the APS-c camera. These are the ones I have been looking at.

Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM
Tokina AT-X Pro 11-16 2.8
Tamron SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Canon-ef
I realize I will need a ND filter most of the time so I am going to bite the bullet and buy the Heliopan 77mm Variable Gray ND Filter.
I believe the Canon USM L EF 24-105f/4 will be used for most shots and interviews.
I have listed below the other gear I have chosen for these field trips. Trying to remember I will be flying a lot and shooting by myself for most of the time.
Please comment on these if you wish.
Monopod Manfrotto Fluid Video Monopod W/Head 561BHDV-1

Tripod Manfrotto 055CXPRO3 3-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod with
Manfrotto MH055M8-Q5 Photo-Movie Tripod Head - good for low shots and over the grow bed shots.

Jun 2, 2012

Using a 7D, ef-s 17-55mm and a Hoya HMC SUPER UV(0) and without the filter my results seem more precise at the intended focus point (usually center spot). I don't understand and I have never experienced this before. I have used this filter on my 70-200 f2.8 MkII and never noticed any loss in IQ.

Is this an issue with the 17-55 lens? I just purchased this lens 30 days ago and without the filter the lens performs flawlessly and I love the results. At first I thought I might have a slight front focus issue and then I tried the lens without the filter, bingo, much better.

Thanks for any help or suggestions.

Jun 2, 2012

This is my first post
So, hi to every one

I am seeking your advice about lenses to buy.
But before that, you may want to know the camera to be used on and my purpose of use

CAMERA:
I am settled on the 5D Mark III, which will be bought in next 2 months
So far, DigitalRev seems to ask for the best UK price of £2489, that's $3834 ($3195+VAT at 20%), body only

USE:
My job has nothing to do with photography, which is a recently revived hobby, caught since I was hooked by my Minolta XD7, bought in 1978
Probably 20% of my use will be on video
The rest will be photo
Of the photo, I will probably be doing 70% indoor family and portraits, 15% landscape, 5% architecture, 5 % (or less) sports, and 5% Macro
I dislike using flash, probably because I don't know how to use it :-[ (willing to learn), hence, a fast lens is a priority

LENSES:
After reading quite a bit of your helpful inputs, I think I have settled on primes (I may still change my mind if everyone starts telling me off)
I am hoping that 3 lenses should cover my range
However, I am not sure which 3 primes to get

I am undecided between:
- Either EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM, or EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM
- Either EF 50mm f/1.2L USM, or EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM
- Either EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM, or EF 180 mm f/3.5L Macro USM

Initially, I was thinking of (14+50+100)
But then, I thought that with a full frame, I will have no trouble with the wide angle and should miss the telephoto effect of 180 if I did not have it. So, I considered (24+85+180)

Which 3 do you think is the best combination?
Or, do you sugget any other combination?

EDIT:
Although I would happily climb, crouch, walk and squeeze myself for a better shot, please keep in mind that I am otherwise extremely lazy. Thus, not a person who would like to upgrade too often. Knowing myself, I will probably never sell anything. So, when I buy, anything, I tend to get something that is unlikely to be upgraded by manufacturer too soon. Hence, lasts me for a very long time. Then, chuck it aside after 10 years, until my brother in law finds out, rebukes me, then sells it for me on eBay.
e.g., I replace cars once every 9-12 years. But, when buying, I always go for a recently launched premium German, with all options ticked. At the end, it proves cheaper than upgrading every 2-3 years with a lesser model. I also tend to use my stuff a lot, but really look after them, so they last a long time

untitled10 · Jun 2, 2012

Does anyone have any idea about this lens, for the dame price as a 300L f4 i'm interested ^_^
No is I know, but the aperture/focal length is really appealing for my gig photography

anyone know about quality?

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