I just received my new 5d mk iii and kit lens, the 24-105mm f4 L IS. I have had a chance to play around with it a bit ( love the camera by the way) but the lens has horrible chromatic aboration at all focal lengths. I am assuming it is the lens because my other lenses attached to this camera show no signs of aboration. I am wondering if anyone else has experienced this with the 24-105 and if there is perhaps some flaw in the lens that I got. I would assume that any L lens should not do this.

So, looks like I might (hopefully!) be shooting this Sunday at The Viper Room, been there before, it's a smallish venue compared to a concert hall, but decent enough sized for night club music venues. So, I'm looking to rent a lens or two to fill in a hole or two in my kit. I have shot some performances before, but those were in smaller venues, under less pressure. While this isn't a paying gig, it certainly might lead to some in the future.

So, I've currently got the 5d2, 5d3, 24-105L f/4, 85 f/1.8, 135L f/2.

I love the 24-105, but at f/4 in low light, even with the high ISO capabilities, it just won't fly. Plus, on the 5d3 I won't get the super sensitive dual-cross points in the center.

So, I need something at the wide end that's fast so I can get the full stage shots & such. I've shot with the 24L f/1.4 which I love, but I'm kinda thinking of the 24-70L f/2.8 which, while a good bit slower, I'd probably be shooting closer to that f-stop anyway since I do need some DOF. Plus, it offers some versatility in being able to zoom in decently.

There's also the 16-35L f/2.8 if I want some ultra-wide, and I was debating the 35L f/1.4.

Not sure if I'll shoot with both bodies, but it certainly is an option. My initial thoughts (as writing this post starts refining) is get the 16-35L & 24-70L, and bring my 135L & maybe my 85 1.8 in case I want to switch one or both.

Recommendations?

Though the thread in the title is one of the most viewed and replied ones of the past few months (in just a day), it doesn't show up in the Forum Discussion list on the Canon Rumors homepage. Do you think they are censoring it?
Is it because they are trying to muffle the news? :-X

So I am enjoying my new 5DMk3 and have been toying with the idea of purchasing a new flash for it, namely the 600EX-RT. I also have a 7D with 430EX II Speedlite. I have been venturing into some lighting setups and am a bit confused (I'm a newbie when it comes to sudio setups).

I'm wondering what my options are for using my 430EX II. Is it possible to build a setup where this can be included? Do I need to dump the 430EX II and grab two 600EX-RTs for a simple setup? I'm interested in being able to use both my 7D and 5D if possible. (7D for backup, but also interested in seeing the quality difference between the two). I'm going to be shooting portraits and infants.

I currently have two reflective umbrellas, one used with my 430 EX II mounted on a Manfrotto stand w/Stroboframe shoe. I was impressed with the Manfrotto stand and was thinking of purchasing another.

Any suggestions on waht to do with what I have? What you would purchase in my situation?

Thanks!

I own a good camera (Canon 60D) and enjoy taking nice pictures. Yet, I never really learned photography and would like to learn from home. Any suggestions, what reasonable good course I can take to learn photography?

I've been doing a lot of thinking lately about dumping all my Canon gear and joining the Nikon camp but after crunching all the numbers its simply isn't worth it for me. I have a 5dii, a collection of lenses and speedlites that i've amassed over the years and to sell it all and start again just seems crazy.

I know a lot of people on here are hurt to have to admit that Nikon has a "better" camera in the D800 but really, what would you do with that camera that you can't already do with your 5dii or iii?

What brought me back down from my i'm jumping to Nikon high was the fact that i have all the gear i need right now to cover (pretty much) every situation i encounter on my photographic endeavours.

I will be upgrading to a 5diii in the future (simply for the AF) when the price is right but for now, just because cameras like the D800 or 5Diii exist doesn't mean that my 5dii stops taking photos...

... now where's my 35mm 1.4L ii? ;D

First post, I've been reading a lot on the forum for a while and have learned lots from many users who offer solid advice, so thanks!

Planning an upgrade from my first DSLR the 550D to the 5D1.

I've been researching how a 5D mark 1 compares to a crop camera like my 550D and not finding much. I prefer to shoot with prime lenses and feel somewhat short of options in the wide category for crop cameras. The 10-22 is an option but I'd rather not start purchasing lens's that I can't go FF with. I've used a 5D2 a few times and its wonderful. The 7D is not for me, its good and fast but i'd rather bypass aps-c completely.

While on the subject though, why no EF-S primes Canon?

I currently do not make money from photography but plan on doing weddings so IQ is obviously the most important to me low light capability too. Price is an issue or I would be getting the 5D2. I've read statistics and numbers of how the 5D1 performs and how its not as good as 5D2 (no video, no self cleaning sensor, dusty VF and smaller/poorer screen) but in the real world who still uses a 5D1 and actually prefers/recommends it ?

I shoot everything/anything and frame rate is not an issue. Does anyone know if the AF on the 5D1 is the same as the 5D2?

It comes down to the the newer tech of the 550D or the quality of an older FF, I wouldn't want to be jumping from the pan into the fire, as they say. If there's really not that much of an upgrade im getting, things could change.

My lens' are a 50 1.8, 35 2.0, a 18-135. Soon to replace the 50 with the 50 1.4 and get a 85 1.8 in the near future.

Waiting it out until I can afford a 5D2 is an option but using the wide end on a 18-135 is not too great or fast.

thanks

Will we not see another run of Canon Rebates until the Holiday season (Christmas time)? I'm not too familiar with how often/when they run them.

Thanks!

I don't have an HDMI cable that fits the camera and was wondering if anyone knows if the LCD on the 5d mark iii disables like on the 5d mark ii or 7d?

I have a 100mm L coming in tomorrow and questioned my purchase, i wanted a macro lens and no i will be happy with the results, i will use it to take shots at my local arboretum, food shots, and general bugs and flowers.

I was going to go with the 135 but decided I want a closer focus distance. When i looked on flickr its flooded with mostly macro, no surprise, the 135 has great portraits and walk arounds. I see each lens is its own perfect beast.

Please post some non macro shots using the 100mm f/2.8L - I'm hoping it can be used a good tight spaces portrait lens. Either way i know its a solid lens, for personal use i enjoy macro and know i will be happy but need a little pick me up while i wait to explore the lens myself. Plus it has a great resale value if i need to switch down the road.

Thanks, also i put redirect in the topic in case this has been posted, didn't come up when i searched.

Looks like the price of 50mm 1.4 has gobe up, very recently. Is it the Mark-III effect?

I rememebr seeign this for low $300's and now I see it is $399/-

Any one found a good deal on this one recetnly?

Thank you,

Just found this on the Canon Website.

http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/slr_cameras/eos_5d_mark_iii#DriversAndSoftware

Canon, you have to give us something, we are forgetting about you, my 5DMK3 sitting here, feeling down.
all sorts of news about professional products at a consumer prices. i never minded the price of my new 5D, i love this camera, but now, i cant help to feel like id like to own a black magic camera too and just keep the 5D for stills.
at least i can use the lenses i bought, which were as much as the camera itself.
If Canon really wanted to shut everyone up now, the only right thing to do is release a firmware upgrade next week that gives us clean HDMI out. that is the only answer. NIkon has it, its foolish we dont. this way we can still have our still camera and for 1500 bucks get a recorder of our choice and make us be able to shoot professional quality video. then we would have professional photography and videography in our hands, that beats the black magic camera in my mind, especially as far as a prosumer market.
who agrees this is the one upgrade that will break the ice?

I saw this while looking for the 5D classic camera and stumbled upon a webpage containing "5DC" written instead of C300. Its it something, that canon may have leaked? I dunno but its interesting.

Heres the Cached Page.

http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:vaUvidLKVJsJ:cinemaeos.usa.canon.com/products.php%3Ftype%3DCamera%26model%3D5dc+canon+5dc&cd=3&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us

Here is the original link but it doesnt show anything anymore.

http://cinemaeos.usa.canon.com/products.php?type=Camera&model=5dc

Hi,

I have a few questions about getting the USM motor replaced in the 24-70 (part # YG2-2064-000):

How much did it cost?
- What was the cost of the part?
- What was the cost of the labour?
How long did it take from the moment you dropped it off to the moment you picked it up?

If you have a copy of your invoice for this repair I would greatly appreciate seeing a copy (with personal data removed of course).

Cheers,
Chris

Why is he so angry?

http://www.eoshd.com/content/7951/blackmagic-not-just-by-name-why-the-cinema-camera-is-the-future

Thinking of selling my pocket wizards and canon flashes and going for the qflash system to give me a bit more flash power...

Just wondering if anyone has and what they think before i pull the trigger?

Cheers,

Chris.

Okay, we can cry bias and be in complete denial, but Canon has inferior sensor from the early 2000! Their tech is a decade behind than Nikon. When will they start accepting the fact and invest a little more? It used to be Canon could at least claim "we have high megapixels", but now they can only claim "DXO is biased".

We need competition, otherwise Nikon will become stagnant, just like Canon has become. Sorry for the rant, not trying to rub salt on our collective Canon wounds.

http://www.dpreview.com/news/2012/04/16/blackmagic-announces-blackmagic-cinema-camera

Price point of this thing is intriguing for sure. 2.5k capture is really intriguing for me. This allows for shooting at 2.5k and giving yourself quite a bit of editing room for re-framing in post as well as at least the possibility for fixing things like a bumped tripod or smoothing out a shaky cam scene and then outputting to full 1080P.

Interesting read:

http://news.cnet.com/8301-11386_3-57415777-76/how-dxo-labs-tests-hot-cameras-like-canons-latest-slr/?tag=mncol;topStories

Hi, I'm heading to Europe for a cruise of the Mediterranean in late June. I've never traveled to Europe with camera gear, and am looking for some advice. I have a camera/laptop backpack, and will be carrying a 7D, 3 L lenses (longest is 70-300), a Speedlite, plus filters, backup batteries/cards, etc. I'll put my tripod in my checked in suitcase. I'll be flying Swiss to Europe, and Lufthansa back. A couple questions...do I need to worry about the size of my backpack for carry on? (it's been fine on U.S. air travel) Do I need to carry copies of receipts for my gear to avoid any potential duty issues? We'll be on shore excursions every stop. Does anyone have experience that would advise for or against carrying a tripod on that sort of excursion? Thanks in advance.

Well, DxOMark has finally released test results for 5DMkIII.

Total: 81
Portrait (Color Depth): 24 bits
Landscape (Dynamic Range): 11.7 Evs
Sports (Low-Light ISO): 2293 ISO

So does the SANDISK Extreme Pro SDHC UHS-I Card 32GB work in 5DIII?
It doesn't work at all, or yes but not at 100% speed ?

I'm really confused..answer please