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Video of 5dMk3 vs D800 outside of a lab

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I almost didn't post this because I'm afraid it will start another firestorm but I thought the video was to informative not to share. Best quote of the video "No clear winner, if you are shooting Canon there is no reason to switch to Nikon; if you are shooting Nikon there is no reason to switch to Canon."


Canon 5D MK III vs Nikon D800 with Nathan Elson

They have also released the 2nd video mentioned and it can be found below. Again, the best part is at the end they say both are great cameras and there is no reason for anyone to be upset with their current set up.

Canon 5D Mark III vs. Nikon D800 Part 2 with Mike Drew
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Canon 50mm 1.8 MK1 and 85mm 1.8

Hello, Im thinking about getting a new walk around lens. I do half and half on portraits and just random pics with my friends. Im just wondering its it worth to get the 50mm (MK1) for 150$ or should i just save up some money for the 85mm 1.8. I use a 5d2, and i was wondering for walk-around purpose, would 85mm be too long? or should i consider the 50mm 1.4. Thank You ^^
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5D3 capture sharpening routines

Hi everybody,

I've been using my 5D3 exclusively and extensively for the past month and a half. While I have noticed that it is a touch softer than the 5D2, it is correctable. I've found a startingpoint (for lower ISO) for capture sharpening in LR4.1 RC2 to be
amt: 40 / radius: 1.0 / detail: 40 / masking: as needed. If images make it to Photoshop, then I'll use any one of a number of sharpening methods, but I'm more concerned with capture sharpening; or sharpening to offset the effects of the AA filter.

I'm shooting primarily with 17-40L, 24Lii, 50L at f/5.6 and wider.

What are other people's findings or approaches?
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5D Mark III and metering mode

Hello :) sorry for my english^)

dear photographers, i have 5D mark III and i want dot meterinng mode linked by AF point, like 1d4. i think it can make by firmware.
maybe we can do many posts, and canon will hear us :)

the second thing that i dislike is:
when you take photo in dark room, the Point AF cannot seen!!! it seen when AF is worked by red signal. caNON do the red signal when you press shoot button ^)

and third
auto iso want range not from 1 sec. auto iso want from 1\30 to 1\2000 or higher ^)
thank you^)
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Post Processing...

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Hello fellow Photogs,

I'm practically new to forums but I'm beginning to become more serious in photography. Whenever I go on sites such as Flickr, Photonet, or the likes, I have mix feelings of excitment and discouragement when I see awesome pictures! A lot of the pictures, if not all, have rich colors and sharp images. I'd like to know as a rule of thumb or in general, how many of these pictures people post on these sites have gone through post processing w/Photoshop, Aperture, or similar programs? Your feedbacks are appreciated. Thanks.
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Canon EF 600 f/4L IS II in the Wild

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<strong>They’re out there


</strong>We’ve been told by a couple of places, that the <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/754508-REG/Canon_5125B002_EF_600mm_f_4L_IS.html/BI/2466/KBID/3296" target="_blank">new EF 600 f/4L IS II</a> is out there. Loaner copies of the lens have been sent to various manufacturers of accessories for measurement and that sort of thing. Multiple reports say they are fully functional production versions of the lens.</p>
<p>Lots of initial praise for the lens, especially how light it feels in comparison to the first IS version.</p>
<p>A very good sign indeed.</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>
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New 5D Mark III Firmware Before the End of May [CR2]

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<strong>Scheduled


</strong>There is apparently going to be new 5D Mark III firmware before the end of May. It will address a few bugs, as well as adding some “features”. No mention of what the features might be. It was mentioned there is a possibility of a bug fix firmware update before the “feature” update, a two part strategy if you will.</p>
<p>There have been no mentions of additional features for video.</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>
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New Crop/APS-C Prosumer Camera Body in the Fall? [CR1]

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<strong>70D or 7D Mark II, or both?


</strong>Not a lot of talk about crop camera bodies, other than an imminent Rebel announcement with a couple of inexpensive lenses. However, over the last couple of days I’ve been sent a few things about the direction of the APS-C line of cameras. There is talk there will be an amalgamation of the 60D and 7D into one camera. Which means the xxD line would go back to being a higher end camera. No mention of whether it would be called 70D or 7D Mark II.</p>
<p>Do not expect a big megapixel jump from the current 18mp, though it was mentioned it would have a different image sensor than the T4i. The 60D and 7D may end up meeting in the middle as far as features and build quality. Especially if <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/2012/03/mirrorless-camera-new-full-frame-coming-second-half-2012-cr2/" target="_blank">rumors of a new full frame camera in $2000</a> or less range are true.</p>
<p>I have heard in the past that there would be no direct 7D replacement, although I find that a little hard to believe. I do suspect there will be a shake-up of the APS-C lineup, as we’ve seen already with the EOS-1 and in the coming months the 5D.</p>
<p>There is no defined announcement date yet, but we’re told Canon may be announcing a new interchangeable lens camera every 6-8 weeks heading into Christmas.</p>
<p><strong>EF-S Lenses


</strong>Beyond the coming 18-135 IS II, there isn’t a lot mentioned in regards to EF-S lenses.  The only other EF-S lens that has been mentioned is an IS Macro. We’ve heard both 60mm and 85mm IS macro EF-S lenses exist.</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>
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Suggestions for making my gear uglier

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Bit of a strange topic, I know. I'm planning on a bit of travelling this summer. My gear is all insured so this isn't life or death, but I'd like to make my shiny red ring lenses a little less attractive. So I thought 'hey, why not [carefully] cover them in gaffer tape?' ... Opinions? The main thing I'd like to avoid is leaving a sticky residue on the lenses, but I'm told gaffer tape is designed to avoid this. I hope I don't sound like a madman here. :o
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Glass Scratch on G12

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Hi All,
I love my G12 I use it as a backup camera. I often squeeze it into my pocket.
Unfortuntately it doesn't have a Lenscap (which I think the G1X now has).
At some point it must have rubbed against keys.
The lens is slightly scratched :'(.
Is there anything can be done with that - can you buy anything that reduces scratches (without reducing image quality)?
Would that be an expensive repair :o?
Kind Regards
Hector
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Long exposure dark current noise - 5D III

We've all heard all about and measurabated DR, etc regarding the new gen FF cameras. I am a 5DII user with a lot of satisfying results. I am primarily a landscape photographer that shoots long exposures. I was hoping for a higher MP 5DIII, but with the new AF and much better AEB capabilities of this new cam, it is tempting for me to upgrade. Just a matter of $$$$. Even the 2/3 stop RAW iso increase is pretty aweseome - that's like iso5000 compareable to iso3200 on the 5DII.
I don't care much for all the tests (even the short exopure dark frame ones pushed 4 stops) just measured with 1/50s shutter speeds. I am interested in how is performs with say 1 to 5 minute exposures. There's not much around the net on this topic. Can anyone give me an insight to how the 5DIII handles long exposure dark current noise compared to the 5DII. If the news is good I just might crack it and get one. Thanks
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Canon 85 mm 1.2 II vs 85 1.8

I recently purchased the 5DM3 coming from a crop camera. I have a 50/1.4 that I have a love/hate relationship. It isnt as sharp as I like it, especially wide open (likely a DOF issue, but touchy focus). I was hoping to get thoughts on the 85 mm 1.2 vs 1.8 lens. The price differences are pretty large.

Uses some portraits but also a low light lens to avoid the flash for indoor events for family.

I have pre-ordered the 28-70 II, and have the 16-35 II f2.8, 70-200 f2.8 IS, 100 mm f2.8 macro.
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Ring flash purchase help

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Hello all, I've been searching high and low for a proper ring flash for modeling and portraits. I don't want the small canon one or the macro photo one, I need something that'll work on a 70-200 2.8 and 24-70.

I found this picture and I want something of the kind, but I have no idea what the technical name for this sort of thing is or who the maker is.

My local stores, even the pro ones, have drawn a blank and only found a guide for a home made one, so if anyone could find me a manufacturer that can deliver something that fits my needs I'd be most thrilled.

Thanks in advance

Rune
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After DPREVIEW of D800 would you still get the Canon 5d mark iii?

KKCFamilyman
I purchased the 5d3 a month ago and love it but sometimes the images can be soft and the focus system tricky. I was curious how dpreview can still say that the noise is even better controlled than the 5d3. Basically they do not say in anyway the 5d3 is better except the focus system and fps but really thats not much. Any thoughts?
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S100 Settings Poll

trulandphoto
Just curious about how others set up their S100. Particularly, the Control ring, ring function selection button and shooting mode.

I've settled on using the step zoom mode on the control ring as I dislike power zooms. I shoot in aperture priority and have the ring function selection button set for ISO.

Since I use RAW only, I don't need to mess with many other settings. This setup gives me a lot of flexibility while only having to use a few buttons and dials and it keeps me out of the menus.
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I'm confused about Nikon...

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Canon makes sense to me. The have 1 digit cameras, 2 digit cameras, and 3 digit cameras. 1digit>2digit>3digit
So less digits = better.


Makes sense.

in the 1 digit cameras, lower number = better. 2 and 3 digit cameras, higher number = better. Kinda weird but ok.

Then you have nikon. They have 1 digit, 2 digit, 3 digit, and 4 digit camers. 1 is the best, but 3 is better than 2 and 4? There doen't seem to be any rhyme or reason to their naming scheme. their new low end camera is D5200? Has there been 52 different low end cameras?? I'm so confused.

Does anyone know their formula?
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D800 dpreview

It got a favourable score of 82, but the mkIII is still the best all round camera.

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikon-d800-d800e/

dpreview said:
Overall conclusion

In many ways, the D800 had a difficult act to follow in the 12MP D700, which was (and remains) one of the best all-rounders of any DSLR we've ever used. The demand of some Nikon users for a higher resolution model notwithstanding, there was not a whole lot we'd have wanted to see change in an updated model. Thankfully, Nikon's approach to the D800 has followed a similar mode of thinking.

A majority of the things we liked about the D700; its handling, sensible interface and very impressive high ISO performance have been retained in the D800. Physically, the two cameras appear nearly identical. On the outside at least, the D800 represents a refinement, rather than overhaul of its well-respected predecessor.

We don't mean to imply that Nikon has chosen to rest on its laurels, however. Far from it. The changes on the inside of the camera are hard to overstate, the most obvious of course being its 36.3MP sensor, which offers three times the pixel count of the previous-generation 12MP CMOS chip. Yet there's more. The D800 shares many features and specifications with its big brother, the Nikon D4. Live view now feels like an integral function of the camera, rather than an afterthought, and the D800's video spec is one of the most attractive of any currently-available DSLR. Dual SD/CF card slots provide not only media flexibility but the option of in-camera image backups. The inclusion of a viewfinder with 100% coverage is another welcome upgrade over the D700.

And again, much of what we liked about the D700 remains reassuringly present in the D800. There have been some changes, obviously, but the overwhelming majority are changes for the better, helping you work more efficiently and successfully. The only thing we really wish the D800 had inherited was a slightly faster framerate. Although 4fps will be enough for many photographers, we know from speaking to professionals that higher frame rates would have been very useful.

With the D800 arriving in camera shops alongside its cheif competitor, the Canon EOS 5D Mark III, we have two well built photographic tools that are capable of outstanding images. While the 36MP D800 has the resolution advange over its 22MP rival, it's wise to take note of other differences, like maximum frame rate; here the 5D Mark III takes the edge at 6fps vs 4fps (FX mode). Canon has also managed to take a very complex AF system and ease the learning curve with a well-presented series of presets. The D800 counters with the ability to output uncompressed HD video and a range of useful crop modes, including the APS-C sized DX format. Most notably though, Nikon has provided a high end offering that comes in at a street price that is US$500 less than the 5D Mark III, representing very strong value for the consumer.
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Help! I think I got a bad 16-35

friedmud
Help! Just received my 16-35 f/2.8 II... and I think I may have received a bad copy. It is unbelievably soft on the left hand side (and not great on the right).

I am shooting with a 7D and really did not expect to see much, if any, falloff in sharpness due to the crop. Please, if you have a 16-35 and a 7D, please let me know if this is normal or not. I'm really thinking about dropping this thing back in the mail tomorrow to try to get a new copy...

Here are a couple of full sized, untouched JPEGs from the RAWs I shot this afternoon. Look on the left hand side... especially going toward the upper left corner...

Exposure 0.001 sec (1/1000)
Aperture f/2.8
Focal Length 16 mm
ISO Speed 100
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7215/7162586786_902d2be46a_o.jpg

Exposure 0.003 sec (1/400)
Aperture f/4.5
Focal Length 16 mm
ISO Speed 100
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7212/7162590958_1d6f4a284b_o.jpg

I think this last one demonstrates it the best. It was shot at f/7.1 which should definitely be pretty good in this situation. The focus was basically right in the middle of the frame. Just take your eye from the middle of the frame, straight to the left and watch what happens on the rocks...

Exposure 0.003 sec (1/320)
Aperture f/7.1
Focal Length 16 mm
ISO Speed 100
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7223/7162594740_f0b313beb3_o.jpg

I can't imagine what it would look like on a FF camera! The left 25% of the frame would be unusable.

This is crazy for $1,600!

Please give me some feedback here... I need to know if I'm crazy...
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