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5D3 Custom Settings

I canceled my 4 week old Amazon order and pulled the trigger on Adorama and my new 5D3 shipped in less than a day! So, as I await its arrival, I wanted to see how other folks tend to configure a couple things. First, for custom shooting modes (C1-C3), how do you set yours up? I've been a 7D user and always struggled with how best to use these modes. Do you configure them once and use them that way forever (or a long time), or do you configure them differently every time you go to shoot? What do you find to be the most useful configurations?

Also, I'm considering disabling AF on a half-shutter press and switching to the back AF button, but wanted to hear from others who might have thoughts on that. What are the advantages/disadvantages of going that direction. I've only tried it a bit on my 7D, but not enough to get comfortable with it.

What other customization do you make to your controls, and how does it benefit your ability to get good shots? I want to get a setup that lets me concentrate more on the shot and less on the controls.

Thanks in advance for your input!

5DIII (soon!) | 7D | 35/1.4L | 10-22 | 17-40/4L (soon!) | 24-105/4L IS | 70-200/2.8L IS II | 50/1.4 | 85/1.8

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DXOMark website - mistake and careless on their part...

http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/Publications/DxOMark-Reviews/Canon-5D-Mark-III-Review/Comparisons

This link takes you to a 5d3 vs 5d2 comparison at DXO. Scroll down a little bit to ISO Latitude...they use the word "expendable" instead of "expandable" to describe ISO expansion. I didn't bother to see if they do this elsewhere.

Is this a big deal? Is it worth mentioning? WELL, millions of photographers around the world hang on the ultra important DXO scores...and then you see this from a group that supposedly is smart enough to perform all these sophisticated tests, with quality controls, and a disciplined process.[/b]

Anyway, I just thought some folks would think it interesting...

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Nikon D4 at SXSW

Just saw this on Vimeo and thought it was really interesting. I'm a Canon man at heart, but have to say that what this camera can do looks incredible - the video is just brilliant! I don't know how the 5D3 compares, can anyone shed any light on whether it competes with this? Is this what we have to look forward to from the next generation of Canon cameras too?


http://vimeo.com/groups/nikonusa/videos/42148148

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Canon 7D Mark II Info? [CR2]

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<strong>Random Tidbits


</strong>A few randon things came in that go against some of things we’ve heard about the 7D replacement.</p>
<p>Two bits of info say an APS-C camera capable of 10fps is in testing, the same camera also has a variation of the 61pt AF system found in the 5D Mark III and 1D X. No mention of megapixels or any other features of the prototype.</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>

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Lower Price Full Frame Camera [CR1]

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<strong>For Photokina?


</strong>Another mention of a new and less expensive full frame camera from Canon for Photokina. We reported this a few times before <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/2012/03/mirrorless-camera-new-full-frame-coming-second-half-2012-cr2/" target="_blank">here </a>and <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/2012/04/more-full-frame-cameras-on-the-2012-horizon-cr2cr1/" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Specs mentioned include:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>21mp</li>
<li>Less weather sealing</li>
<li>lesser AF system than the 5D3</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>CRs Take


</strong>While I don’t doubt a less expensive full frame camera in Canon’s future, I think most specs currently floating around will be of the wish-list variety. I would expect the camera to have the same 22mp sensor that is found in the 5D Mark III. After that , you can start knocking off about $1500 in “features” from the 5D3 to make the new camera.</p>
<p>Source: [<a href="http://www.canonwatch.com/rumor-canon-entry-level-full-frame-camera-for-photokina/" target="_blank">CW</a>]</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>

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Which Prime Lens to compliment the 5d Mark iii with Kit Lens?

Hi All,
I am looking to take advantage of the double rebates going on with Canon Lenses and was looking for a good prime to compliment the 5D3 with the 24-105L. I am switching from a 40D with a 17-55 2.8 to the 5D3. I also have a 50 1.8 which I thought was a bit narrow on a cropped sensor body for some of the indoor shots I was doing.

I was looking at the 35L, 50L, or the 85L. Ideally i'd like to have them all, but is there one that is a better lens than the others? I've heard many people rave about the 50 1.2L.

I will mostly be shooting pics of my daughter and family. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Thank You,
SMG

Edited: Changed 50 1.8 from wide to narrow.

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Screen Color Option on 5D3

This is going to sound ridiculous but I swear this was available on the 5D3. I've searched the manual for "screen color" and "lcd color" and there's nothing. I could've sworn I've changed it before and my 550D has it, it might be a option available on lower end cameras for customization since honestly I don't think anything more than black on white and white on black is necessary but who knows.

If you don't know what I'm talking about it's the option to change the color scheme of the LCD between: black on white, white on black, yellow on black? and pink.

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WEDDING PHOTOGRAHPY...

Hi All,

I'm from the NYC area and would like to dig deep into wedding photography. I've never done any weddings, but would like to learn as an apprentice under a professional wedding photography. Anyone knows how I can go about it? I know I need to look up/hook up with a pro, but I was wondering if there's any webpages or forums, like this, in which I can do so.

Your direction is much appreciated. Thanks!

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Question - 5D Classic

Hi, I recently bought a used canon 5D classic on a Ebay and im really pleased with it. However I have a few days with it before I can say im keeping it or sending it back. The picture number on the back was 9980, i've shot the remaining 20 shots to see if it goes up or resets, i've now noticed that the file number is " 101-0003 " does this mean my camera has passed the 9999 mark 100 times? I can't see any 101 on the exif either. I've tried finding software to find the exact shutter count but without success. In an ideal world i'd send to canon to check but my timeframe doesn't allow it. Is the folder number 100 the default after a reset, and has anyone managed to find out another way of finding the shutter count?
many thanks

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Wide angle lens on a Full Frame - need help

24mm F/1.4 II or 16-35mm f/2.8 II?

  • Canon EF 24mm F/1.4 II

    Votes: 1 12.5%
  • Canon EF 16-35mm F/2.8 II

    Votes: 7 87.5%

Just a little survey to help me decide.
I personally prefer the 24mm which would permit more background blur should I need to shoot close (art or fun) portraits.
But I'm seriously considering the 16-35 instead which has a pretty nice aperture too..
What lens would you choose as a gift?

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EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 HELP

I shoot with a 7D and I would love to know peoples thoughts on this lens, preferably people who own the lens - I'm not after uninformed forum-based opinion from specifications or speculation but real, honest advice about results and reliability

how good is this lens? what's the build quality like? is it sharp throughout the zoom range at f/2.8? (even though I'll mainly use it with off-camera flash at around f/4- f/11) is it worth the money or should I buy L series (16-35 / 17-40 ) and adjust where I shoot from?

many thanks

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5D3 Battery Issue?

I have contacted Canon regarding this, but has anyone experienced any battery level issues with the MIII?

Specifically, when Canon-branded batteries (and this happens with third-party as well) get between 36%-42% of remaining power, the camera turns off as if the battery has no power left. However, if I take these batteries and put them in another camera, they average 1-2 remaining bars. They will not show power in the MIII until after they are re-charged, and even if they are placed on the charger for just a few seconds, they'll then blink with no power on the MIII yet still work fine in another camera (60D, MII).

Has anyone had this problem? I use these for video more than photo, and when recording the video, it's practically impossible to judge when the battery will basically quit, other than changing them everytime they're at half-power.

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Video-disabled Canon EOS - would you buy one, if offered?

Would you buy a Canon EOS DSLR without video-capture capability [but with liveview]

  • Yes, even at same price as same camera with video enabled

    Votes: 3 6.5%
  • Yes, but only at a discount of min. 10% compared to same DSLR with video

    Votes: 8 17.4%
  • Yes, but only at a discount of min. 30% compared to same DSLR with video

    Votes: 17 37.0%
  • Yes, but only at a discount of min. 50% compared to same DLSR with video

    Votes: 1 2.2%
  • No, I would NOT buy a video-disabled DSLR

    Votes: 17 37.0%

To get a rough idea, whether & what market potential video-disabled Canon EOS DSLR's might have.

Thanks @all taking part in this poll!

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5D3 vs D800 sales numbers

I know supply is limited for both cameras because neither Canon or Nikon can get enough cameras out of the gates to satisfy their customers, but anyway...

my theory is that, once manufacturing issues are solved, Canon will have to lower the price of their 5D3 because of low sales numbers, given that the D800 is so much better for stills in nearly every image quality metric, and its price is significantly lower too

it's happened before, in the 5D2 vs D700 battle, and in the D7000 vs 60D battle:

* July 2008: Nikon launches D700 at $3000
* Sep 2008: Canon launches much better 5D2 at $2700
* Dec 2008: D700 has fallen to $2320, 5D2 still $2700
http://camelcamelcamel.com/Nikon-12-1MP-FX-Format-Digital-3-0-Inch/product/B001BTCSI6
http://camelcamelcamel.com/Canon-21-1MP-Frame-Digital-Camera/product/B001G5ZTLS

aug-2010: Canon launches 60D at $1400
sep-2010: Nikon launches D7000 at $1200; it's better in some areas (noise, DR, color) but worse in others (mpix, video, swivel screen)
oct-2010: 60D has fallen to $1250, D7000 remains at $1200
since jan-2011: 60D almost always cheaper than D7000
http://camelcamelcamel.com/Canon-60D-3-0-Inch-18-135mm-Standard/product/B0040JHVC2
http://camelcamelcamel.com/Nikon-16-2MP-DX-Format-Digital-3-0-Inch/product/B0042X9LC4

so, here is amazon's list of best selling DSLRs
http://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers-Camera-Photo-Digital-SLR-Cameras/zgbs/photo/3017941

when it started shipping, the D800 spent about a week in the top position, even if they never actually had it in stock
in the last week, the D800 has been hovering at 4th-5th, while the 5D3 climbed from 18th to 9th, and is back down to 16th now

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Film is still hard to beat

While my Pentax 645D is in Tokyo being repaired, I gave my 645 lenses a workout in Korea with a few different kinds of film. I don't believe that digital is YET able to completely replicate the effect.

Got some film developed and scanned at 15mp in Seoul for the princely sum of £4 each film (about $6). These are from a trip to an island about 80km from Seoul except one from Seoul itself

Pentax 645N FA 45 - 85 at 45mm and f/16 1/60 Kodak Ektra 100


what-a-lot-of-statues!-Ektra by singingsnapper, on Flickr

Pentax 645N FA 45-85 at 50mm f/11 1/160 Fuji Reala 100


Buddha-with-ice-cream-Reala by singingsnapper, on Flickr

and the one from the streets of Seoul

Pentax 645N FA 45 - 55 at 45mm 1/160 f/11 Kodak Ektra 100


Looking-down-the-road-in-Gangnam by singingsnapper, on Flickr

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