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Kingnog · Apr 30, 2012

It's difficult to say if I always had this problem, but I just noticed it recently. Lens works fine for macro shots but everything else is soft. Here are some examples, all shot at high shutter speeds on my 7D and my XSi. Even the focus point is not in-focus. It is worst at f/2.8 and gets "OK" at f/8, but still worse than my 70-300mm IS USM.

I did not notice this until yesterday when 30 out of 30 shots had this hazy/out of focus look to them.

Apr 30, 2012

Just curious - does anyone know if sales numbers are posted anywhere? I'm always curious to see how a new body sells.

te4o · Apr 30, 2012

A question about concept practicality on a Mark 3:
I need a focus assist device for video and stills. Which is the way to go? I haven't had either in my hands. The Mark IIi LCD has gained a lot quality over the Mark II. Would live to hear more opinions from experienced hands.

Canon Rumors · Apr 30, 2012

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<strong>Canon Rebel T4i coming soon


</strong>I’m told the announcement for the Rebel T4i will happen very soon. There may have been multiple delays in announcing it while Canon deals with production of already announced products.</p>
<p>The megapixel count will not match the 24mp of the new Nikon D3200 I am told. It will have DIGIC V, new video features and a few ergonomic changes. Still waiting on the definitive specs.</p>
<p>From a different source, we’ve been told there may be a new autofocus technology when shooting video, as well as a touchscreen.</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>

Canon Rumors · Apr 30, 2012

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<strong>Canon EOS C300 PL Mount


</strong>B&H has very limited stock of the new Canon EOS C300 video camera. It’s only available in PL mount for the moment. Priced to go at $15,999!</p>
<p>I did see a lot of them being used at NAB, not sure if they were loaners or people actually bought them.</p>
<p><strong>Product Highlights</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Super 35mm-Size CMOS Sensor</li>
<li>PL Lens Mount to Accept Cinema Lenses</li>
<li>Canon XF Codec – 4:2:2 50 Mb/s MPEG-2</li>
<li>1920 x 1080i60 & True 24p Recording</li>
<li>Rotating 4″, 1.23 Mp LCD Monitor</li>
<li>HD-SDI Output, XLR Inputs</li>
<li>Dual CF Card Slots</li>
<li>Timecode I/O, Genlock In & Sync Out</li>
<li>Canon Log Gamma</li>
<li>Modular Design: Removable Grip & Monitor</li>
</ul>
<p><strong></strong><strong><a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/839221-REG/Canon_5819B002_EOS_C300_PL_Cinema.html/BI/2466/KBID/3296" target="_blank">Canon EOS C300 PL at B&H $15,999</a> </strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>

poias · Apr 30, 2012

I sincerely believe that Canon did everything it could to 5D3. Its AF is dramatically improved, its body is improved, and its shooting is improved. There is no question that if Canon had improved sensor, they would have made it part of 5D3. So, if/when Canon has a modern sensor, it will make it part of 5D4 or 5D5.

Canon just does not have a modern sensor or technology for the price point, thus 5D3 had to be content with 5D2 sensor.

That above was our conclusion and the factor in not completely switching to Nikon. We will hang on to our Canon gears (lenses and flashes mostly) for a year or two.

Bosman · Apr 30, 2012

I have my in camera sharpening set to off as well as in camera noise reduction, many shooters believe it best to have that control for after the fact edits. Has anyone taken the time to test the in camera sharpening settings and the diff levels? In quick reviewing this the in camera Canon software seems pretty darn good.

Also, what is in your mind the best subjects to use to test this out?

I plan to get into this more this week and wondered if anyone has taken that journey on yet.

Canon Rumors · Apr 30, 2012

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<strong>Tamron EF 24-70 f/2.8 VC


</strong>Don’t want to wait for the new Canon EF 24-70 f/2.8L II? Don’t feel like spending $2200? Wanted some form of image stabilization, perhaps the new Tamron 24-70 f/2.8 VC is for you.</p>
<p><strong>Quick MTF Review</strong>


Roger at <a href="http://www.lensrentals.com" target="_blank">Lensrentals.com</a> also did a quick and dirty MTF comparison between the new Tamron 24-70 f/2.8 VC and the current Canon EF 24-70 f/2.8L. The Tamron faired quite well.</p>
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<p>Roger also mentions the autofocus performance is pretty good on the Tamron, maybe not as quick as the Canon, but much faster than Tamron’s 70-200.</p>
<p>You can read the entire quick and dirty review at LensRentals.com <a href="http://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2012/04/quick-tamron-24-70-mtf-data" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/845339-REG/Tamron_SP_24_70mm_f_2_8_DI.html/BI/2466/KBID/3296" target="_blank"><strong>Tamron 24-70 f/2.8 VC at B&H for $1299</strong></a></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>

koolman · Apr 30, 2012

I see that BH Photo is running the 60d for $789!

This must mean that the new bodies are around the corner

Slashp · Apr 30, 2012

Hi all,

I went to Yosemite this weekend to play with my new 5D Mark III (Love this camera) + 24-105mm and I just noticed a weird vignetting issue at 24 mm (does not show at other focal lengths)

The Aperture was f11 and the vignetting is only visible on the top left corner...
Anyone noticed the same behavior with the Kit lens (I am okay with vignetting as long as it is consistent in every corner of the picture...)

Apr 30, 2012

The recent rebate has me thinking I should take this opportunity to sell my 6 year old MkI 70-200 2.8 and get the new MkII. Recent online sales show a range of $1450-$1600 for a used MkI, that would put me at between $750-$900 out of pocket for the MkII.
Having recently picked up a 5DIII, I have been considering adding the 135 f2 (keeping the 70-200 MkI) but in many of the hands on reviews of the MkII have indicated that those with the 135 f2 use it much less often since getting the 70-200 MkII.
Does the MkII offer such better performance and quality over the MkI to warrant the $1000 investment?

Apr 30, 2012

I would have thought that the 'A' setting for ISO = Auto meaning that the camera picks the best ISO setting for the given conditions.

I tried shooting a 50 F/1.2 @ 1.2 indoors in dim light yesterday and it didn't seem to work as I'd thought.
Everything was underexposed and the historgram was heavily peaked to the left.

If I manually set the ISO to 1600 or above, thing were as edxpected.

What gives?

ET

jaayres20 · Apr 30, 2012

I am a wedding photographer and currently my longest lens is the 70-200 f/2.8L IS II. I used to have a 5D2 and a 7D and during the ceremony I would put the 70-200 on the 7D which gave me about 320mm. I really never found myself needing much more reach than that. I recently sold both my cameras and bought two 5D3s. I love them but I have a feeling there will be several times this wedding season that I will be wishing I had the additional reach. The big problem I have found as that most telephoto lenses are very expensive being that I won't need it 95% of the time. I would love to have the new version of the 100-400 but who knows when that is going to come out and what it will cost. I was thinking about the 300mm f/4L and maybe getting the 1.4 extender just in case I need the extra reach. Any thoughts on a reasonably prices telephoto with IS that will get me the reach I need?

Apr 30, 2012

Hey everyone, hope your monday is starting off smoothly. Mine isn't all that exciting.

I recently shot a wedding, (video) with the Mark 3 and the MOV files are corrupt. I'm curious if anyone has had this problem, or know of a remedy. One memory card was able to transfer video files and they are readable. The other didn't have so much luck.

I've researched on the web all the "repair" options out there but obviously its too early to reconstruct an 5D MK3 MOV file.

Does anyone know of a remedy? Or a way to reconstruct the MOV files to be an MK3 MOV file versus a standard MOV file?

I'm helpless and desperately need the rest of the wedding to make this video worth viewing.

Dylan777 · Apr 30, 2012

Looking at the new Canon 24-70 Spec and MTF chart, I wonder how many CRs member going to buy this lens? and what is your number ONE reason to buy mrk II?

http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/ef_lens_lineup/ef_24_70mm_f_2_8l_ii_usm

Dylan

Apr 30, 2012

I have a video shoot this weekend, and need lapel mics. Can anyone suggest a good wireless system that isn't too expensive for use with 5d MArk ii's?

Thanks

Apr 30, 2012

so now we know what the next thing in glass coatings and annoying lens agronomy's is going to be
http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/29/mit-develops-fog-resistant-glass/

Radiating · Apr 30, 2012

So I decided to do some brainstorming and figure out what my ideal set of gear would be which Canon could deliver in less than a year. I thought I'd post it and get some feedback.

Bodies:

Canon 3D

29.0 Megapixels

7 FPS

1/3rd stop better ISO than 5D3

Almost all butons able to be reassigned through custom functions (not just set button and a few others)

Built in Wi-Fi with remote live view and automatic file sync

Built in Canon wirless flash transmitter

Canon has the technology to go 1/3rd stop better with ISO and deliver up to 200 megapixels, as proven with the G1X pixels, the other stuff is a no brainer, come on Canon.

$4,500

Lenses:

Note: Canon does not use APO designations, their big L lenses are APO though. Canon really neglects APO and needs to stop.

Canon 24mm TS-E II f/3.5 L (existing)

Nothing needs changing with this lens. Maybe a faster aperture.

$2000

Canon 24mm f/1.2 L USM

The old lens with the faster aperture it could make good use of.

$2000

Canon 24-70mm f/2.8 IS L USM

Tamron has shown Canon how to make this lens, now all they have to do is make a high quality version of the Tamron.

$2600

Canon 50mm f/1.4 L APO USM

Rodenstock Makes a 50mm APO lens that is 2 stops slower, it would be fairly simple to make the design larger.

$1200

Canon 85mm f/1.4 L APO USM

Leica has a fantastic 90mm APO lens, which has a very similar design to the 85mm 1.2L. It should be fairly easy to design such a lens.

$1700

Canon 135mm f/1.8 L APO USM IS

This would be an upgrade on the existing 135mm, Zeiss already has a great 135mm f/1.8 design so it's readily possible.

$2000

Canon 75-225mm f/2.0 L USM IS

Sigma proved you can make such a lens with the 50-150mm OS, all you'd have to do is scale their design up. Many EF-S lenses inspire or are based off of full frame lenses.

$3000

Hopefully Canon is listening.

TotoEC · Apr 30, 2012

Now that the Speedlite 600EX-RT is commercially available, shouldn't there a Sekonic 358 compatible module to support it? I would think it will become popular and versatile an many will buy it in a heartbeat.

What is your take?

Wild · Apr 30, 2012

I just read an article over at PopSci about a new camera being constructed that uses dozens of large format sensors in a large array to create images. It got me to thinking about using a similar technique in DSLRs. Why can't a camera have say four m4/3 sensors in a 2x2 pattern to make a similar sensor to 35mm? Anybody have any ideas?

Here's the article:
http://www.popsci.com/technology/article/2012-04/worlds-biggest-digital-camera-designed-observing-space-gets-closer-reality

Apr 30, 2012

A dilemma here: just got into FF and so far I have only the 50mm 1.4 even though it's an amazing lens and works pretty good with the camera I'm looking for something wider. Since I put most of the money getting the 5D III i can't afford the 35L right now. Should I go ahead and get the 28 1.8 or wait until price and money is right and get the 35L later?I know 35L II will be coming out but the price will be close to 2k if not more. Is there much difference between the two? Shoot portraits n kids mostly. Thanks in advance

AAPhotog · Apr 30, 2012

Is there anyway to seperate the 5d3 picture styles?
If I were to use neutral with sharpness turned down while shooting video, is it poossible that once I switch back to images that the neutral style can have different settings?

brattymesler · Apr 29, 2012

It's funny, I never saw myself going to Canon after shooting Nikon for the last (and my first) five years. I got noticed enough to be published in several magazines and newspapers around the world and be asked to partake in a few gallery shows focused on burlesque. I love my D300, but this year came the time to upgrade with the idea of continuing the performance photography that I do, the head shots and portraits I take, and also getting into weddings (wish me luck on that one).

Oh, and I got married last year and hired a photographer who shoots Canon. As I vacillated back and forth between the D800 and 5DIII, one thing stuck out in my head: the way Canon renders color and skin tones versus my Nikon. I was capital A-amazed. All of his photos looked incredibly rich (he gave me the raw files so I knew what I was looking at) without editing.

I've been shooting with the 5DIII for just over 24 hours now including a christening today and I have some initial thoughts.

1) Holy cow this thing is amazing! It is at least as clean at ISO 12800 as my d300 at 1600 or maybe even 800!
2) Gorgeous color rendition. Out of camera, the raw files from my d300 were life like, but nowhere near as rich as these seem to be so far. The screen on the camera has damn near perfect color reproduction so that I can pretty much hold it up to a tree or a dress and see very little difference. The files on my computer have a vibrance my nikon is missing.
3) Detail is excellent and I must give props to the 24-105L and 85 1.8 on that one as part of it. It is definitely nice having f/4 have the DOF of f/4 and not f/5.6 like APS-C, but the detail in the files is astounding. I neither want nor need 50-75MB files. The detail and dynamic range I see at is an impressive step forward from both 12mp to 22mp and for 5 years development.
4) Wickedly fast autofocus. My D300 is no slouch, but my 5dIII is making it look that way. The zone autofocus is nice and I find myself enjoying the way zone AF is implemented. With that, the choice of single point and single point spot is nice. Getting used to using the wheels to choose my autofocus point more quickly is a pain, but again, it's part of learning a new system.
5) I REALLY MISS SPOT METERING LINKED TO MY AUTOFOCUS POINT. It's going to take me a while to figure out how best to meter even when just shooting basic portraits. Also the fuller coverage of a system this size on an APS-C sensor, but then I knew what I was getting myself into regardless of the company I ended up going with.
6) It feels like my D300- perfect in my hand. A solid weight, a good size, similar button placement
7) Quiet mode and live view are excellent, need to experiment more with LV because it is so much crisper than on the D300

Additionally, I have to say the 85 1.8 is an AMAZING LENS. It really has the feel of the Nikon 1.4d, and that is a hell of a compliment. I must say it is lovely having that field of view of an 85 with the actual magnification of an 85 and not a 50 (and yes I know on nikon's crop it is technically the fov of a 75mm lens). The 24-105L is great at f/4 and gets better from there, but I still feel the need to pick up a 35mm down the line.

Overall, this is a great camera! So far I am incredibly satisfied and can't wait to master the system and regain the ability to easily make the shots I see in my head without thinking about what my hands are doing.

Thank you for indulging my initial thoughts.

Wilmark · Apr 29, 2012

Conducting this poll to see how popular the Eye Fi Card is with the 5D Mk iii. There is a notion that they Eye Fi Cards could be responsible for the Error 80 Shutter lock ups experience by some 5D Mk iii users, Even when not being written to.

Apr 29, 2012

Does anyone have any good recommendations for a portable power unit that I can run my flash unit off of? I have a 800watt Alien Bee flash unit.

Thanks!

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