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Office shots: Canon 5D III, Canon 24-70 F2.8L F4.0 1/160 25600 ISO (2 small computer monitors as the light source)

The Ferrari:Canon 5D III, Canon 24-70 F2.8L F4.0 1/125 12800 ISO (Garage available light)

Kodak Vintage Camera: Canon 5D III, Canon 24-70 F2.8L F8.0 1/125 25600 ISO (250W modeling light from 1 soft box)

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Hi!

Any news about release date/price/new features??

Thx 8)

Some words from Gizmodo today...

"for the camera consumer with a budget over £2,500 and no brand loyalty, it’s a tough call between the D800 and the 5D Mark III. They’re both excellent cameras, and they’re good at different things. After testing each for a week apiece, we’re still asking whether the benefits of the Nikon’s high-resolution sensor outweigh the Canon’s versatility. The best way to tell could be to consider how you’ll use the tool—for a pro photographer shooting portraits in a studio, or a Nat Geo correspondent capturing the landscapes of Yosemite, the Nikon could be the clear choice. For a photojournalist on an unpredictable news beat, or even a young professional taking on a wide range of work, the Canon could be a better option. Answering the question for yourself could be a matter of just picking each one up and seeing which feels right in your hands."

I thought that seemed a pretty fair and balanced assessment, from what I've read over the last month. Read the review at:

http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2012/04/nikon-d800-review-a-major-hd-upgrade-but-is-it-the-best-dslr-for-the-money/

Has anyone gotten a shipment notice yet, it's just crazy not knowing when you get one, in a couple of days they'll be closing for Passover and that will be another bummer, had pre ordered at Adorama too on the 28th as a back up and Abes of Maine. Amazing B&H never knows How many they get from Canon.

Ive been wondering this for the longest time, and can't find any info about it. DSLRs seem to have very small viewfinders when compared to film camera's, despite the bulkier nature of dslr's.

When looking at dslr specs, I suppose this is relating to viewfinder magnification. I have yet to see a dslr with a 1.0 magnification though. I found this article which discusses "honest viewfinder magnification", at 0.5x for a 350d
http://www.dansdata.com/20d_conf.htm

now I'm aware that fullframe cams such as the 5d have bigger viewfinders, but as far as Im aware, not anywhere close to 1.0x. Is there a technical issue that limits the magnification? Do manufacturers believe accuracy is more important than magnification?

would love it if anyone could shed some light on this. Though my 40d's viewfinder is quite a bit bigger than the 350ds, still wish it was bigger. When I pick up my olympus om40 its like going from a 27" hdtv to a cinema screen.

Here's a teaser, there's a lot more to come but I figured it would be interesting to see some results from my raw file collection of dark shots put together to compare.

On this page

http://a2bart.com/tech/5d2vs5d3.htm

You'll find a link to see a 5D Mark II compared with a 5D Mark III, a 7D, and a little consumer Nikon D5100.

All shots taken in manual mode, Daylight WB, 1/200s, f/16, all in-camera noise reduction disabled, all in-camera tone-curve tweaking disabled. lens cap on, in a dark room, viewfinder covered, LCD display off.

Raw files all processed with ACR using black clipping level set to 0, +4 EV exposure comp to make the noise levels more visible (and this is a range of shadow pushing that is possible). Adobe 2010 Standard image processing chosen for all bodies to hopefully normalize color response.

We can now get a better idea of low ISO DR performance of these 2 Canon icons at least at the black end of the test.
And then there's that bandy little 7D...

Now I need some sleep.

Anyone have a D800 or D4, D700, D3, D3s, D3x, etc., they can knock off some raw files for me to add to the mix? If so, send me a message.

2012-04-03-1310mst update - the error with the 3200 iso 5D3 tile should now be fixed. Thanks for the sharp eyes out there.

Meanwhile, anyone new to the thread can have fun with the 200 ISO guess-who below.
http://a2bart.com/techimg/dknz/200isoguesswho.jpg

Seems Sony is in the news a lot of late, with one announcement after another. This latest is very interesting for those into video, and it will be interesting to see how it is priced.

http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/03/sony-pmw-100-camcorder/

and from sony.eu

http://www.pro.sony.eu/biz/lang/en/eu/product/xdcamcamcorders/pmw-100/overview

I wonder how this will impact the DLSR market because I am beginning to think it may just be best to continue carrying two cameras to do each job well rather than one that does the properly but perhaps not as well as could be.

Better IR sensitivity for astrophotography...

http://www.adorama.com/ICA60DA.html?emailprice=t&j=Email040312Canon&utm_term=Other&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=Email040312Canon&utm_source=ET

All,

I am waiting....

Preordered mine a couple of weeks ago with one of the Canon premium partners, no news yet.... I am told I am one of the first 3.

Nothing on Amazon either.

Has anyone in Germany received theirs, curious!

http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/03/canon-eos-60da-dslr-astronomy-night-shooting-price-release-date/

Is it just me or did this just totally blindside us?

i've been searching but havn't found one yet, you guys find any?

hey guys, there is a fabric on the other side of the viewfinder glass. i have no idea how it got in there, tried blowing it with an air blower and wiping it. Its definitely on the other side, how did this happen. Is there a way to blow out the fabric without exposing the mirror?

The battery on my brand new Mark III seems to die very quickly. I've only taken 11 pictures with it, kept it on for less than 8 minutes, and the battery went from 100% to 89%. I just just charged it less than 2 hours ago..

I have to charge the battery very frequently as it will not last more than an hour or two of shooting.

I've tried looking it up and asking around and nobody seems to have any issues with their Mark III's battery life.

What are your thoughts?

I currently own a t2i and use the following glass:

17-55 2.8
50 1.4
85 1.8
135 2.0

I mainly shoot concerts in pretty low light and the occasional travel photography. Some portraits here and there too. Many times, the portraits I take are at these low light and cramped shows so it's nice to have the flexibility of a zoom rather than a prime.

I am looking to purchase the Mark III soon and wondering if I should go with the kit or just the body.

My plan was to get just the body and use the 50 1.4 until the 24-70 II comes out. However, with the rumored delay, it seems like it might be a while.

1) Should I go ahead and get the 24-105 and sell it when the 24-70 II comes out, after making sure the reviews are good?

2) Still torn between the 24-70 Mark I and the 24-105. Numerous reviews and discussion boards go back and forth over which one's better. Ultimately, I like the 24-70 Mark I because of the 2.8 aperture. However, I also want to have the sharpest pictures so not sure which one would fall into that category. Thoughts??

3) What's the likelihood that I am able to sell the 24-105 for the price I got it for (e.g. roughly $800 in the kit)?

4) I guess another option is for me to purchase the 24-70 Mark I and sell it when the Mark II comes out but that just seems like a waste of money when I have the primes to fall back on.

What does everyone think?

Thanks!!!

when using say a 100mm on a crop sensor should the flash be zoomed to 100 or 160? (yes i know few if any canon flashes zoom to 160 but you know what i'm asking)

I have a hold on a 1DX at Henry's in Toronto. When I put the hold on a couple months ago I was told to expect the CPS price to be about 500-600$ less then the Canadian MSRP (so 6500$ or so). I was expecting the 1DX near the end of this month, but with the potential NEW delay until June [CR2] I am toying with the idea of nabbing a Mark III and perhaps selling it off once the 1DX launches in June. Or falling in love with it.

Has anyone in Canada with a CPS membership bought a 5D Mark III? I've emailed Henry's but I have not received a response yet. I know CanonCanada has them in stock and they are tempting as well. has anyone heard differently regarding the 1DX CPS pricing?

Also, if you want to tell me to fully expect the 1DX to be launched and shipping April 22nd, then go ahead and make me feel better. I have work in Mexico in May and I'd rather have the 1DX for the gig then the Mark III... I'll admit that part of that is ego.

https://www.facebook.com/ReikanFoCal
It's from friday.

I don't know, but here's a Pop Quiz: Which company's offering below is just a friggin pipe dream?

Sony: FS100 (super35) @$5k
Panny: AF101 (micro4/3) @ $5K
JVC: GY-HMQ10 (1/2") @ $5K
Canon: C100 (super35) @ $5K

Is it just me, or does Canon have a disturbing lack of interest in producing a $5K-range professional big-chip camera that records professional sound? Dual recording is preferable for cinema. I get that. But what about the rest of us who make a living doing day-to-day video projects who need XLR inputs and a pro-level recording deck and would STRONGLY prefer to record straight to the camera?

There are a lot more of us out there than career indie film makers, I'm sure... so what gives? Will Canon finally produce a big chipper for the average working pro? Hell Canon, you don't even have to innovate. All I want is an FS100 that has a native EF mount. Come on! Don't make me go buy an FS100 and a Metabones adapter for $5400....

Or do make me. Who cares. I have your awesome L primes. Sony has the camera (and mount) you are reluctant to build. So good luck impressing me at NAB. You can keep your no-audio 4K DSLR monster "in development."

Wow, this is what happens when I work too late.

Hey so I just got my Mkiii .. yay. I'm shooting a wedding in a month and I wanna put that AF System to the test, I usually shoot with my 24-70 + a 70-200 buuut for the indoor shots i was gonna use a prime.. i like the 1.2 85, but its slow so i was wondering..
whats the FASTEST AF Lens canon makes? (and im not talking the 300mm 2.8 L for 7k.. lol)

So, I got my 5D Mark III w/24-105 kit lens last night! Wow! Absolutely in love with it, from the very first picture I took I was instantly impressed and could tell the difference night and day from my previous camera, 550D/T2i. It feels good to be full frame, and the focal lengths on the zoom make sense to me now as they're exactly the same as my film cameras.

I just have one small question about the LCD screen, does it have a protector on it that can be replaced if it gets scratched like the Mk II? Reason I ask is that it looks very different to the 5D II and my 550D in pictures as the glass doesn't cover the Canon logo on the back, and I'm not sure whether I can replace it if it gets scratched or I should invest in a screen protector.

Thanks in advance guys!

I am in New ork and had to go to Bh photo video, I picked up and tested the new 5d mark III. I own a 1 d mark III and a 5d mark II, the 5d mark III is the by far the the lightest by feeling in your hand pro camera i have ever held. it is amazing but comes with a learning curve menus are different auto focus is different, but it was fast and responsive. I almost bought on the spot but didnt want to pay tax. I can't wait to buy my own!

I just received my 600EX-RT and I love it... I seriously love the design, I love this new mount, so easy to put it on and off the camera, and they include 2 jells with it, plus the bag is great, can mount it to my strap, I simply love this new 600EX-RT....

I am doing dance photography. Normally the light is sufficient to get 1/250 F4 at ISO 800. Using 70 - 200 F2.8L IS II
With that amount of light, what AF mode do you suggest for Dance (Indian bharatnatyam and kuchipudi for those who know).
I am having a dance rehearsal this weekend when i can practice, but what is the starting point?

I was trying auto AF point selection and that was consistently focusing on the dress instead of the face. With the thin DOF of F4, that is not acceptable for me.

I tried doing AF 8 point expansion in AI Servo AF and this felt slow to AF. I had so many times it just did not lock focus and kept hunting and this was with Focus priority and not shutter priority.

Should i try zone priority or do you think i have to learn the focus point switch? Can i use a single focus point for initial selection and have the focus point switch automatically to track the subject? Or is that the 1DX feature only from the RGB based exposure sensor?

Hello,

I just got the 5D2 and I had the 450D before.
I need to capture landscape, portrait, everyday life, macro is a plus.
I have two option :

- the 24-105 which is good in landscape, portrait, and walk around but not great in each part. The big + for me is that it is very easy, weight, and less expensive.

-14mm 2.8 samyang (landscape) + 50mm canon 1.4 (walk around) + 100mm 2.8 L IS macro (portrait + macro). The + is definitely the aperture which will allow me to capture photo in low light condition and beautiful bokeh. It will allow me to do macro also.
It sounds that this is the perfect combination but the problem is the weight (3 lenses), the price, and the fact that I will have to change it often. For exemple I am in the street with the 50mm, I see a cat somewhere and have to shoot at 100mm, impossible to change the lense quickly.

Can you help me ?

Thank you.

I have only had the 5D3 for a few days now and I know there are some folks complaining a little about it but I have to say I love it so much better than the 5D2. The one thing I absolutely love is knowing that it will accurately focus almsot 100% of the time, no matter what focus point I select, at f/1.2 on my 50mm. I love that lens and I couldn't use it much more than 1.8 on my 5D2. At 1.2 it almost always missed focus and I had to focus and recompose which would throw it off even more. Being able to use it whenever I want now has opened up a whole new world for me. Anyways there is link below to a picture I took during a senior session. It isn't supper sharp, but the 50mm 1.2 isn't a supper sharp lens at 1.2 and I don't need it to be.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jaayres/7039873381/#in/photostream