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koolman · Oct 9, 2012

With the canon 6d / nikon d600 being in the $2,000 ballpark, can we expect the entire aps-c size sensors to slowly disappear as the whole idea was to make a DSLR cost effective ?

RGF · Oct 9, 2012

I would like to have a serious discussion. I am not going switch in haste, I am justing thinking about this issues. So please, no flames, etc. Well thought out comments are welcomed.

Comparing Nikon and Canon bodies here are my thoughts

5D M3 no match
D800 no match, when/if Canon comes out with a high MP body, it is likely to be expensive.

Canon 1.3 crop in a 1 series body is great, Nikon's FX/DX lacks this feature. The 1.3 crop makes my 500 a bit longer

Not sure how I would compare the 1D X versus D4 (correct body?), but not terribly important since the 1D X is out of my price range.

Canon vs Nikon lenses

Nikon wins in wide angle.
Canon and NIkon both have great mid range lenses (24-70, 70-200). Canon's 24-105 is probably better than Nikons 24-120.

On the long end, similar quality though with the new super telephotos Canon may have an edge in optical quality and definitely on weight. But at what cost?

Nikon has 200-400, Canon has an interested lens in development, not out yet, costs $3000 (?) than Nikon's.

Speciality lenses - Tilt shift I think Canon wins at least for wide angles. Macro - both are great.

Conclusions

Canon - more expensive, lighter weight Super telephotos, weak in the wide angles expect for Tilt Shift
Nikon - less expense, stronger in wide angles,

Anything else?

CHROME77 · Oct 8, 2012

I thought id try out some of these macro filters. while they do seem tough to use sometimes you can get some jems. enjoy.

Mantadude · Oct 8, 2012

Hello,

I thought I would post something a little different here. In April I was in Indonesia and did some macro video with my canon 5d mark ii. I used the 100mm USM. Feel free to post any comments. Hope you enjoy!

Dustin

https://vimeo.com/47703611

dpedro · Oct 8, 2012

Ok, I currently own a T41 and the following lenses: 35 1.4 L / 85 1.8 / 100 2.8 L Macro / 70-200 f4L and I also own the 10-22 and 17-55 2.8 EF-S lenses. I am upgrading to the 5d Mark iii and I am thinking of getting the 24-70 v2 and the 16-35 L and selling my 2 EF-s lenses. I will still have a T4i as a second body but don't want lenses I can't use on both bodies. I am looking to start doing weddings, but currently shoot families and models with ease, my events are nice too but tougher to pull off with the rebel. Hence the upgrade to a FF with better ISO. Thoughts?

Oct 8, 2012

I'm looking for a screen protector that will cover the main LCD as well as the sub screen. I've seen GGS and that's about it. Does anyone know of any others? Thanks

sach100 · Oct 8, 2012

This shot was taken while i was adjusting for correct exposure. The sky looked okay but the bottom half is obviously underexposed. I wanted to see how much i can push the shadows in post. I increased the shadow recovery slider to +100 in camera raw keeping everything else unaltered. If i can do this in post then this is plenty of available DR in shadows for me.

Left - Original
Right - With shadow recovery slider set to +100

Oct 8, 2012

Hey everyone,

Long time lurker but I'm in need of some feedback. I've read a few threads that get close to my question but not exact so hopefully this isn't a duplicate.

I've been shooting with a t2i for about 2 years now, got it a few months before the t3i came out. The full frame itch has always been there but when the 6D was announced I really put some thought into dropping some cash for an upgrade. Prior to that I was looking at just getting a decent L lense to hold me over. I REALLY want the 24-70 II but feel that the 24-105 would be a significant upgrade to the kit level glass I use now at more than half the price. I also lean towards landscapes and portraits but want a good lense for walk around and travel which I think sells me on that one as well, at least for my first big lense purchase.

I also don't have any sort of off body flash which I know is a sound investment.

So for the main question, do I wait and see how a production level 6D performs and grab it with the kit lens or am I better off buying the 24-105L with a 600EX and save up to get a 5D mark iii level body when the time is right?

These are the 2 scenarios I am looking at;
6D + 24-105 L for $2,900
T2i + 24-105 L + 600EX Speedlite for $1,500

I know the 7D mark ii rumors are also starting but I don't know if I really want to invest in another crop body.

I can wait a few more months but am going to be heading to Europe next year and would love to have something by then.

KurtStevens · Oct 8, 2012

I sold my 3 strobes with battery packs to fund purchase of flash units instead, but not sure what to get. I shoot weddings and portraits and would like a flash on a stand and another one for on camera use as well but only have 500-750 to spend on everything. Can anyone help me find a suitable setup to accomplish this? I have a little experience with the 430exII but I could never figure out how to get it to slave.

Any help would be amazing! Thank you.

rcarca · Oct 8, 2012

I seem to have a thing for Cookham and the River Thames. A couple of autumnal shots from the (overcast part of) the weekend:

Cookham Weir by RCARCARCA, on Flickr

EXIF: Canon 7D, 15 - 85mm at 85mm, 1/1000 sec, f5.6, ISO 400

IMG_0448.jpg by RCARCARCA, on Flickr

EXIF: As above, except 44mm, 1/250 sec, f5.0

River Thames below Cookham Lock by RCARCARCA, on Flickr

EXIF: As above, except 22mm, 1/80 sec, f11.0

Cheers

Richard

davidchang · Oct 8, 2012

hello, has anyone had the front barrel loose on their 16-35?
it has a little play, not sure if i should worry about it or let it go, would it affect the weather sealing?
maybe its normal? i have the lens a bit less than a year, and i just notice it.
any thoughts would be greatly apreciated it!

cheeseheadsaint · Oct 8, 2012

Hi! Haven't been on this forum for a while! now that I'm in college and always strapped for cash, I'm hoping to make some money with this beloved hobby.

I've been shooting since sophomore year of high school(portraits, sports, wildlife). Shot homecoming/prom portraits for dirt cheap(Free to $10) for friends and friends of friends. But here, now I have a fresh start to set prices and not worry about friendships getting in the way.

Any tips on starting out?

Patrick · Oct 8, 2012

Well finally the cheque I've been waiting for has arrived and I'm ready to order my new kit! I'll get the EFS 15-85 and the EF 70-200 F4. I already have a 50 f1.8 mk1 and a 28-80 f3.5-5.6 mk2 from my single remaining film body (an EOS 10QD)

I'm almost decided on the 60D body - my budget will stretch to this new but wonder if a second-hand 7D body would be a better choice? I shoot a bit of everything except weddings(!) and do so for fun rather than money. I have a number of SD/SDHC cards already but no CF cards.

Opinions please? And if anyone is interested in a 10QD and 28-80 for their collection make me an offer and I'll but the cash toward a EFS 10-22! ;D

Thanks in advance for your opinions!

Canon Rumors · Oct 8, 2012

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<p><strong>It’s coming, just not as soon as you’d like

</strong>A couple of known sources have finally popped up to talk about all the high megapixel rumors floating around this site and others. While most of what we’ve posted has been [CR1], there still seems to be a level of truth to it. However, I’m told that IF there is an announcement in 2012 for a high megapixel camera, it would only be a development announcement. There is nothing in the way of marketing or production for the rumoured camera.</p>
<p>Canon has done a very good job in recent months locking down the rumor mill, even going as far as giving far less NDA’s to media types.</p>
<p>I am confident the prototypes are out there, we just may not get our hands on one for a long while yet.</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>

Canon Rumors · Oct 8, 2012

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<strong>A new EOS 7D Mark II mention


</strong>A new EOS 7D Mark II is rumored to be announced some time in January, 2013. The camera would take the place of the  7D and 60D.</p>
<p>Specs are minimal, as should be expected. However, it should have a 20+ megapixel sensor and the ability to shoot 10fps. The frame rate is a “targeted spec” for the camera.</p>
<p>I think we’ll see the APS-C market slow down a bit, now that the D600 and EOS 6D are changing the pricing structure for consumer camera bodies.</p>
<p>Source: [<a href="http://www.northlight-images.co.uk/cameras/Canon_7dmk2.html" target="_blank">NL</a>]</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>

MrFotoFool · Oct 8, 2012

I bought the Sigma 100-300 f/4 HSM a few months ago used (good price). On a trip last month, the autofocus stopped working. It still works fine in manual focus. Has anyone else had this problem, with this lens specifically or with Sigma lenses in general?

Annoyingly, I contacted one of their official service centers (CRIS Camera Repair) and they said they cannot repair it because it is no longer made and parts are no longer available. I mean, they were not even willing to let me send it in just to have them look at it. A local camera shop in my city does some repair work and they are looking at it now. I love this lens and would possibly replace it with the same thing if this is just a fluke. But if Sigmas are notorious for the autofocus failing, I will just have to get a 70-200 2.8 and use it with a 1.4X converter.

compupix · Oct 8, 2012

No production body in sight, but the for dummies book is out:
Canon EOS 6D For Dummies:
http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-111853039X.html

bow26 · Oct 8, 2012

Hi CR Community,

I have been lingering around this forum for some time now, but have not really posted much. Today, I found that DxOMark released their testings for the 650D. However, they showed that the 650D falls short in every way when compared with its competition. So what do you guys think? Personally, I don't view sensor measurement all that seriously, it is how you use the camera and performance in the real world that matters most.

Thanks.

Link: http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/Publications/DxOMark-Reviews/CANON-EOS-650D-Strictly-Status-Quo/Comparisons

xps · Oct 8, 2012

Dear community!

For more then a decade I´m using an Canon 2.8 70-200mm L lens (sometimes with an 1.4 extender). I´d like to buy a new camera body as an exchange for my unsatisfying 7D. (7DII?, 6D?, 5D3?)

My question is: Is the Tamron 70-200mm 2.8 Di SP LD Macro superior to my old Canon 70-200? Could I get an improved IQ with this lens?
Is this newer lens better for am crop sensor or an FF sensor then this old lens? more sharp?

(I do not want to buy an new Canon 70-200 2.8 L II lens. For me, the 3 times higher price is a "no go" for my wallet. For this money I´d buy other equipment).

Thanks

acafinecon · Oct 8, 2012

Does Nikon still make better bodies?

WLaputka · Oct 7, 2012

Just finished this new collaboration. Shot over the course of this past September with a 5D MKiii. For the full project, click on the link below:

http://lkfilms.com/?page_id=1507

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts. Enjoy,

Woodruff

verysimplejason · Oct 7, 2012

Just recently, I'm thinking of buying a 17-40mm L lens. I intend to upgrade to either 5D2 or 6D after sometime. My question is, is it really better than just having an APS-C + 10-22mm lens? This will be used for landscape photography. I'm also into macro photography but perfectly happy with a 500D + 100mm F2.8 USM lens. Should I just forget going FF and go for APS-C? I'm confused because I really love both macro and landscape photography. I'm planning to complete the set by next year March since summer starts in my place during that month.

risc32 · Oct 7, 2012

not shot by me, but a friend of my brothers is either in this movie, or helped make it, or both... yeah, i haven't gotten that figured out yet, but i was told it was shot on 7d and 5dmk2 equipment, with nikon glass.
http://www.gettysburgmajestic.org/calendar/event_detail.dot?inode=3316222&crumbTitle=Event%20Detail&from=10/6/2012&to=10/6/2012&calendarCategories=0

Oct 7, 2012

This is the very first click out of my new 1DX and new 24-70L II. Sigh... no longer virgins!
No changes to menus. Just put on the lens, went outside, turned the camera on, aimed and shot. (Just wanted to see what came out)

Pretty impressed with result. Now to have fun with the menu's. That will be exciting... maybe!
Camera came back with f/7.1, 1/400, 160 ISO

well_dunno · Oct 7, 2012

Hello all,

Curious whether there is any source where it is possible to find max resolving ability of the lenses. Considering that the higher the sensor resolution, the more demanding it is on the lens, how many lenses in the current Canon line-up will keep up with a 46mp sensor, I am wondering.

Cheers!

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