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Canon 100mm F2.8L IS

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Hi, I've had this lens for a while now and its not one I use too often however I noticed the other day that in shots I used it for that it is showing exif data of 105mm and not 100mm when used on a 1Dx. Previously it had been ok and showing at 100mm, I've just checked it on my 7D and it is showing as 100mm. I've not come across exif data being misread before, anyone else seen this with either this lens or any other? Not the end of the world but just a query.
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Crop vs FF for landscape photography

So I was wondering, if higher pixel density is useful for landscape photos, would the 7D be a more useful tool for the job than say the 5Ds or 6D. As I understand it (which may not be very well...) the shallower DOF with FF is no advantage and neither is high ISO capabilities if shooting with good ambient light (which most landscape shots tend to have I think).

I ask because i want to take more landscape shots. I currently own a 40D and am thinking of getting a 10-22mm. However, i will prob upgrade from the 40D in the new year (once we know what's happening with the 7D line) and may move to full frame (which would make the 10-22 redundant).

My first post btw - thanks all
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[crop + 35L] versus [FF + 50 f/1.4]

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Hi there !

I've been using my T3i for a year now and I am bored by the AF and ISO abilities of the camera.
My gear consists in the 18-55 kit lens // 35L // 50 f/1.4 // 85 f/1.8 // 70-200 f/4L IS and I'm mainly doing "street photography".

I'm considering going FF with a 5D3, I am convinced the AF and ISO performance are all I will need for some time.

My concern is that my main lens currently is the 35L (FF equivalent of 56mm) so my main lens with a FF camera would be my 50 f/1.4, which is definitely not as good as my 35L (sharpness at f/1.4 on the 35 blows the 50 until about f/2.5).

How will the 50 f/1.4 on a FF body compare to the 35L on a crop sensor (giving that I shoot a lot wide open) ?
I hope people here have been on the same boat and can give me some advice ;-)
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Help: Cheap FF or high end Crop for next body?

curby
Background:

I shoot wildlife, landscapes, travel, indoors, low-light, etc. Not much portraiture or action. I currently have a 450D with a 17-55/2.8 IS and 70-200/4 L IS. My main non-artistic weakness is shaky hands, which is why I use, and only seriously consider, lenses with IS.

Goals in upgrade:

[list type=decimal]
[*]Better noise in low light/high ISO situations.
[*]Good AF (AF point coverage and performance, speed in focusing, UI for point selection).
[*]Availability of lenses.
[*]Low weight/physical size. (related: I won't be using two bodies)
[*]Environmental sealing.
[/list]

Crop/FF vs. Goals:

If I upgraded to a newer crop body, I'd gain better ISO performance, potentially better AF, opportunity for me to reuse my 17-55, maintenance of reach of my 70-200 (to 320mm), and likely lower weight than a FF option. The environmental sealing may or may not exist on the body, and definitely doesn't exist on the 17-55.

If I went with a 6D, I'd get better low light performance and better ISO performance, potentially better AF, and environmental sealing. I'd have to replace my 17-55 with the 24-70/4 L IS, which while smaller, sealed, and capable of near-macro performance represents more expense and one lost stop. I'd be able to continue using my 70-200 but would lose some reach on the FF sensor. And lastly, the 6D would likely be bigger and heavier than crop options.

How does the noise compare on something like a 60D with 17-55/2.8 IS, vs. a 6D with 24-70/4 IS? If the 6D has to go up in ISO to compensate for the smaller aperture, will the resulting noise generally be more or less than the crop body at a lower ISO? How about a 7D instead of a 60D? In short, how does the low light benefit of going FF compare to the loss of a stop in aperture?

Thanks for any advice and help you can offer.
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Canon EF 50 f/1.4 IS in 2013 [CR2]

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<strong>More non-L primes coming


</strong>Expect to see a new EF 50 f/1.4 IS sometime in 2013. There have been variations of a replacement for the very old (1993) EF 50 f/1.4 and it sounds like a 1.4 IS variant is going to be the winner. We have also heard of an f/1.8 IS version existing. Don’t expect such a lens to be much less than the $800 that the EF 24 f/2.8 IS, EF 28 f/2.8 IS and EF 35 f/2 IS all approximately cost.</p>
<p>The EF 85 f/1.8 is also in the works with an IS version we’re told. I haven’t heard anything about the very good EF 100 f/2 getting a replacement.</p>
<p>Source: [<a href="http://www.northlight-images.co.uk/Canon_new_lenses.html" target="_blank">NL</a>]</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>
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Help me choose: EF lens for 60D

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Hi all,

I'm planning my next purchase and I got confused after reading way too many reviews, so I though it would be best to ask you guys :)

I own a 60D with only one lens- the 40mm 2.8, and I think it's time for me to get a new one.
The 40mm is pretty awesome lens for its price, and it's so lightweight that you can carry it all day long, however, I found the focal length a bit too long when mounted on a crop sensor for everyday shots and as a walk-around lens, and it will probably be my backup lens.


Worth to mention that for me, photography is a hobby, and I'm not a pro.
I shoot all kind of styles - from street photography to landscapes and portraits (both in daylight and in lowlight environment)

I though about a versatile lens, something that will allow me to use wide angle to somewhat telephoto.

I thought about one of these lenses:

  • EF 17-40mm f/4L USM - Because I like the wide angle ( and I don't think the 17-35 justify the price tag)
  • EF 24-105mm f/4L IS EF USM - Looks like a very good range coverage, but I lose some of the wide angle.
  • EF 24-70mm f/4.0L - Looks good on the paper, but It's still not available, and I have an opportunity to purchase a lens now.

My budget is around 1200$ (give or take ~100\200$)

What would you get? are there any non-L lens that might be worth checking out? (I think I will upgrade to FF in the future, so I don't want to invest in EF-S lens.

Thanks for any assistance
Ido
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Canon EOS 6D Rating by DXOMark

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<strong>From DXOMark


</strong>DXO has released their impressions of the Canon EOS 6D pretty quickly. The camera receives a sensor score 82, which is on part with most of the Canon lineup.</p>
<p><strong>From DXOMark


</strong><em>“The EOS 6D offers a well-balanced performance across all three testing metrics, doing enough to put it into 10th place overall on the sensor rankings. Given the price, this does offer very good value for money, matched only by the Nikon D600. It suggests that this new market segment could be a real hotbed of key models for the major manufacturers and is therefore one to watch carefully.”</em></p>
<p><strong>CR’s Take


</strong>I just got my hands on an EOS 6D today, so I’m not yet a good person to ask as to whether or not the camera is a winner. I do like the size and weight, I’m all about trimming weight wherever I can in my kit. Give me a week or so, then you can start asking me your questions.</p>
<p><em><strong>Canon EOS 6D for $2099 at <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/892349-REG/Canon_8035b002_EOS_6D_Digital_Camera.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">B&H Photo</a> | <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009B0MZ8U/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B009B0MZ8U&linkCode=as2&tag=canorumo-20" target="_blank">Amazon</a> | <a href="http://www.normancamera.com/index/page/product/product_id/26833/product_name/Canon+EOS+6D+Digital+Camera+%28Body+Only%29+" target="_blank">Norman</a> | <a href="http://www.adorama.com/ICA6D.html?kbid=64393" target="_blank">Adorama</a></strong></em></p>
<p><em><strong>Canon EOS 6D w/24-105 f/4L IS for $2699 ($200 off) at <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/892354-REG/Canon_8035b009_EOS_6D_Digital_Camera.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">B&H Photo</a> | <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009B0MZG2/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B009B0MZG2&linkCode=as2&tag=canorumo-20" target="_blank">Amazon</a> | <a href="http://www.normancamera.com/index/page/product/product_id/26834/product_name/Canon+EOS+6D+Digital+Camera+with+Canon+24-105mm+f4.0L+IS+USM+AF+Lens" target="_blank">Norman</a> | <a href="http://www.adorama.com/ICA6DK.html?kbid=64393" target="_blank">Adorama</a></strong></em></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>
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New Nikon 70-200mm f/4 VR hands-on

Aglet
Just picked one up today, had a bit of time to play with it indoors.

First impressions are very good. It handles well; zoom and, more importantly, focus rings operate very smoothly with slight damping and very little dead-play from one direction to another so MF is quite usable (~150 degrees end to end) and much better than on the f/2.8 version I passed on because of sticky MF feel.

AF is quiet and fast, especially when the 3m and beyond limiter switch is on. AF accuracy in low light, using center (cross type) AF point on a D5100 body was spot on at all distances between MFD of about 1m to about 8m I had available.

The VR (optical stabilization) worked very well also, getting pixel-sharp handheld shots at 200mm and 1/15s with no problem. I suspect it could go even slower and still maintain a reasonable keeper rate.

Still have to do stop-down focus shift tests, check the bokeh, CA and corner shading on FF but so far, so good. I'm looking forward to putting it to more tests and then shooting some real subjects with it. The smaller size and reduced weight are pleasant changes from hauling around the big 2.8 glass. (altho the new Tamron 2.8 is interesting and will be considered as an option for my F-mount systems)

I did not opt for the very pricey OEM tripod mount. I'll wait until there's a better value alternative but I would deem it a necessary item if using this lens with a lightweight body like the consumer-oriented D5100 or similar. It's just too much mass and length to hang off the end of a plastic body when using a tripod. It might be OK when mounted on a more substantial body like the D800 or other semi-pro or pro chassis.

Since I rarely use my EF 70-200 f/2.8 L 2 wide open, this smaller, lighter, and possibly as-sharp option may supplant one more bit of my Canon kit. The latest Canon classic fast zoom has been disappointing me with ugly bokeh too often anyway. I didn't use the EF 70-200/4 IS so can't compare it.

So if any Nikon users are considering this lens... YES, it's certainly worth considering.
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Canon 5D Mark III Discoloration/Pealing; Slowly Growing

Hey everyone,

I have a 5D Mark III which I purchased new, directly from Amazon when they were released early this year.
This summer, around June/July I noticed what appeared to be discoloration or pealing paint under the camera where the metal body meets the plastic. It was initially very minor and I thought I must have scuffed it somehow on a table or while the field. However, it has been consistently 'growing' ever since then. It has grown from pea sized to the entire bottom of the camera within a few months.

Examples of this phenomenon are attached.

I am not one to coddle my equipment; but I also don't throw it around either. I certainly don't drag it around on things which would peal off the paint like this. Usually a tripod mount is on the bottom which would prevent this anyway (I took it off specifically for these pictures).

If you look closely, the discoloration is also along the screw holes and speaker grill. The discoloration is also not uniform. I don't believe it's a result of being dragged or rubbed against anything. Is this some sort of chemical reaction to something? Only the bottom area of the camera is affected. The top, front, and lenses are all flawless.

Has anyone else experienced anything like this?
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Holy Land Documentary Teaser

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Just got back from a long shoot in the middle east. Here's a teaser profiling the experience, along with a few stills.

Shot on the MKiii with an assortment of canon glass.

https://vimeo.com/54168002

More stills / updates on the project can be found @ LKFilms.com

Enjoy!

Woodruff
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6D vs 5Diii vs 5Dii - Speedlite AF Focus Beam Assist Tests

MichaelTheMaven
Had several requests to measure the focusing speed of the 6D vs 5Diii vs 5Dii using a Speedlite (in this case 600ex) in low light conditions. Its a redo of the other focusing test I did this week, only this time using the red-af assist light.

Target 1 Evenly exposed at 1/60, 2.8 ISO 400, about 20 feet away
Target 2 Underexposed about 7 stops with the same settings, about 4 feet away

I ran each camera through 30 focus locks back and forth.

Interesting results:

Canon 5Dii - 45 seconds
Canon 6D - 52 seconds
Canon 5Diii - 70 seconds

I should note 2 things: the 6D does very well even without the AF assist beam. The 6D & 5Diii both feel as if there are 2 stages of focus, a larger followed by a smaller step. The 5Dii seems to lack this.

Let me know if you guys have any questions.

MM
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5d mark III - checking for dead/hot pixels in video?

Hi Everyone

Just picked up a new 5d Mark III and would like to test it quickly to make sure all is in order. Specifically, I'd like to test for any dead pixels. I know such things can be edited out of images in Photoshop, but I'm more concerned about dead pixels affected video footage as those aren't so easily removed.

I'm a 5D classic user and new to video on the 5d. What would be a good quick test to check for such pixel problems -- shoot a short shot against a dark background? white background? Then, check for white or colored pixels that remain fixed in the image? Is there a particular resolution I should be shooting at to evaluate?

Should I see any in the still imagery, I'm aware of the manual sensor cleaning technique to attempt to clear those aup.

Appreciation in advance for taking the time to provide input.
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