http://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2012/03/d-resolution-tests

For the fanboys who don’t like the results: This concludes our test of the Emergency Resolution Testing Service. This was only a test. If this had been an actual Fanboy emergency you would have been instructed where to tune in your area for official Fanboy disinformation and complete manufacturer sponsored reviews.
For everyone else, there’s no question the D800 can actually get those pixels to show up in the final product (assuming your final product is a big print – they’re going to be wasted posting on your Facebook page). But you’d better have some really good glass in front of it. I don’t think the 28-300 superzooms are going to cut it with this camera.
In the real world, highest possible resolution is nice to know about and talk about, but usually not of critical importance compared to other factors. You’ll be able to make superb images with any decent lens for an 8 X 10 or even 11 X 16 print. But if you’re getting the camera because of the resolution, it makes sense that knowing which lenses will allow all of that resolution to be utilized. Just in case you get that job that needs billboard sized prints.

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So I was wondering if this was just me, but the AF seems to hunt for a while before finding the lock. I've come from a 7D where the AF seemed lighting quick, and this has left me a little disappointed. Can anyone else confirm if the AF in the 5DMK3 is indeed slower than the 7D.
My set up I'm running (incase anyone has any input in why the AF is quicker with the 7D over 5DMK3) EF 16-35mm L MK2 USM with a 580EX2 Flash.
Any help would be appreciated

We can't get a quick price compare between some US stores (e.g. B&H) and some Canadian stores anymore ...

Here's why : http://www.photoprice.ca/article/photoprice-silenced-by-canon

I was using the site to find the best price for a 5D MKIII ...

I have been reading up on 50mm primes. Obviously Canon has about 4 current offerings, but then you see Zeiss has two. Manual focus of course, and apparently made out of the same stuff as Wolverine's claws if you believe their user comments, but a lot more than the Canon lenses.

User comments talk a lot about how the colors are extra saturated, etc...

Is there anything to this? Is it anything you could not achieve with mainstream glass and a decent lens hood?

One of the two Zeiss 50's is not entirely out of my price range, if there was a real reason. It would do poirtrait duty on my crop frame, at least until I might ever go FF. Maynbe I could will the thing to my grandkids or whatever.

I have a small white dot appearing on all of my photos, and it looks like something much like a dead pixel. I can only guess it has something to do with a faulty sensor. It's just this small little white circle in the same place in every photo.

Edit: Sorry, I can't seem to attach anything for some reason, give me a second, I'll post externally.

Edit2: Here it is: http://i.imgur.com/tZnQK.jpg Figured it would be easier to see on one of the pictures I didn't totally take outside with the snow :

I've been busy micro focus adjusting my lenses (all two of them) and was using this technique to get a baseline to work from http://www.northlight-images.co.uk/article_pages/cameras/1ds3_af_micoadjustment.html (the first one on the page. The difference on the focusing ring between the live view manual focus ideal and the auto focus ideal was very tiny, it moved about 1mm. Then I tried taking various sets of test shots, experimenting with micro focus adjusting in camera by -1, 0, and +1. I see no appreciable difference between the images. I did see an appreciable difference if I adjusted to -2 or +2; the images looked slightly out of focus.

My question is: is adjusting by -1 or +1 enough to see an appreciable difference? If they all look the same, should I just stick with 0 (no adjustment)?

Hi Folks,
I'm looking for some good ideas for C1-C3. Presently I have C1 as the "Oh the kid is doing something - I have to get a shot quick!" setting. On another thread I read some good posts about using the C3 for that.

Could you please post your C1-C3, with the exact settings that are saved there? That would be at least

• f/stop
• shutter speed
• ISO
• Focus mode
• AF Points

Thanks!

On the 7D, this lens suffered significant red fringing at the edges. I expected it to get worse on FF, despite the larger photosite size.

But no, I took a few shots of the same scene today at f/4, f/5.6, f/8. At the very top left corner of the f/4 one, there's a twig against a bright sky. BAD NEWS normally, if you're pixel-peeping. The camera seems to have done a great job with it.

It does seem to have really "de-offensified" the worst problem with this lens.

Also, I'm enjoying the new "wideness" I'm getting at 24mm, having moved to FF from crop.

And I have discovered a new technique. I shoot a lot of spring flowers and stuff. Traditonally, I'd get flowers in bright sunlight, but with a darkish background behind, with a long focal length, and open up for plenty of bokeh, and shoot from close up. I liked the look.

Now I've discovered the trick of using the wide end, and going in really close to the flower. You still get the flower filling most of the frame (if it's large like a daffodil, anyway), but you now get plenty of context, and it looks great! You can open up to blur off the background if you want, or not, and it still looks ok.

I've always been a telephoto shooter until now.

I'm having fun playing!

Hello,

I am almost finished choosing my first DSLR. After two months of internet surfing/reviews, forum readings, my decision ranged from 550D+18-55 to 5Dm2+24-105 (although price was too steep for that one).

However I went to camera shop today, and played with all the cameras in question (that should be first thing someone does, after reading about what controls on camera do (I wish someone told me that before ). I found that 550d/600d was a bit too small, and not as comfortable to hold as 60D. Control wheel and top buttons were a huge deciding factor too(very convenient to use). Also, I can dismiss 5Dm2 for now, because firstly, it was out of my price range, and secondly it was a bit too big for me (I'm glad I can justify not getting it now )

So I decided to get 60D. Now the question is regarding what lens and accessories to get.

1) Lens wise I will get 50 1.8 and I am leaning towards 15-85, but as a new DSLR user, will I be able to tell a difference between it and 400 pounds cheaper 18-55 IS ii? Is it worth getting 18-55 now, and later upgrading to 15-85 if I need to, or is it better to buy it in the first place and save those 70 pounds (good lens is always a good investment, right? )
(Though about 24-105 too, but being my main lens, 24 would be not wide enough on crop).

2) As for the future, I will want to get cheap telezoom, which I would use rarely (IS 55-250 fits here well, but maybe you would recommend another one (range and price are the important factors here, because I would use it rarely anyway (if I get 15-85).

As for other accessories, could you recommend me:

3) Camera bag (are Lowerpro slingshots good (those on one shoulder)?)

4) SD card (what speed would ensure me that camera wouldn't struggle while recording 1080p video and shooting burst mode in RAW (I know buffer capacity is limiting factor here, but maybe faster card helps a bit?)
And what make do you recommend?

5) What protection filters to buy for lenses?

6) (a bit later) What tripod and head (~100 pounds if possible)?

7) Anything else I've missed what should be included in my camera bag?


Really appreciate your feedback and thank you for all the advice!

Hey I am upgrading from a 60d with 17-55 2.8 and want to know if I should get the 24-70 mk1 or the kit lens. I need an all around family photography and vacation lens for low light and outdoors. I am inclined to get the 24-105 kit but others have said it is too slow. I will not be able to buy a lens for awhile so I need to buy wisely. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

When the F%*@ can we buy this lens?

I love it how Canon announces a product but doesn't specify when it is available, in its physical form, on store shelves.

My head is about to explode! Apple announces the new ipad and its available within a week or so. Canon announces the 1DX last October and people still cant get it. WTF? Its piss poor business if you ask me.

Processed using the Adobe Photoshop Camera Raw 6.7 Release Candidate. Shot RAW. The 70-200mm is L series 2.8 IS version 1. The 24-105 is the kit lens that came with the 5dIII.

I am not sure the III is out performing the II at 50 ISO. The III seems to lack detail compared to the II.

Thoughts.

http://flic.kr/s/aHsjyGB8Ms

Is anyone using Canon's XA10? It looks neat, portable and has XLR ports which is handy for press conferences and other events.

All the reviews suggest that if you can get a model which does not have buttons on the handle that rattle you are fine. But how does it compare to the 5D Mark III or D800?

To be honest, I just want to carry one thing and the lack of autofocus on the 5D Mark III is putting me off that, as there are times when AF is very important.

Edited:
Corrected the D5 mistake to 5D. Will teach me to post at silly times of the morning!

Below is a response I got from a e-mail I sent to Jeff Bezo's. Got this after I ordered somewhere else and canceled my Amazon order


Dear Mr. XXXX,

I'm Jennifer Weber of Amazon.com's Executive Customer Relations team. Jeff Bezos received your e-mail and asked me to respond on his behalf.

I'm really sorry you feel that we left you in the dark with the shipping and delivery dates for this camera body, but we simply don't have a firm date on when we expect to receive inventory from our sources. I understand you can purchase this locally and that you've already canceled the order, however, I'll share your experience with the right teams here for consideration in future improvements.

Best wishes, and please feel free to contact me directly by replying to this message if there's anything further I can help with.


Regards,

Jennifer Weber
Executive Customer Relations
Amazon.com
http://www.amazon.com
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From:XXXXXXXXXXX
Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2012 7:49 AM
To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]
Subject: Preorder

Dear Mr Bezos,

I just wanted to send you a quick e-mail in regards to your delivery of the Canon 5D Mark III cameras. One March 2nd, I placed a pre-order for a $3,500 camera and as of this morning I have to get a a response from Amazon on the delivery. All 4 attempts to Amazon have resulted in we do not know anything because Canon has not advised us on when Amazon will be getting any inventory. I understand that they are giving me the company line but to leave you customers in the dark makes no sense.

These cameras are already in retail stores around the USA and the giant Amazon has no clue? Give me a break, I can but it direct from Canon and have it shipped on Monday but you can give me any details?

Honestly once this order ships I will not be ordering anything from Amazon again based on this poor experience. I spend a great deal of money on camera equipment every year and I thought I would give you guys a shot but I realized how much customer service means and you failed the test.


Best regards,

XXXXXX

This topic has been moved to Software & Accessories.

http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php?topic=4767.0

Hi guys,

Came across this info at the page below:

http://www.examiner.com/photography-in-cleveland/proof-high-iso-pictures-canon-5d-mark-iii-kills-nikon-d4#ixzz1pZISRMrz


Thanks

I'm loving my 5dmk3 and my new L lenses, but for those of you still drooling over the d800 (not that it matters because a camera itself can't take creative interesting photos), check out this real world review, very interesting....

http://blog.mingthein.com/2012/03/23/first-impressions-review-the-nikon-d800/

Hello!
I'm wondering what the highest B&H body-only order # that has shipped (of those that frequent the CR Forum). I ordered at 8:03am MST on 3/02 (o/n 577xx).
Clearly, I wasn't on the first wave of shipments; but since it's looking as if B&H is going to have a bottleneck over the next week or two (given the upcoming Passover break), I'm trying to gauge how far out my order will ship. If there's a chance it won't be out before the Thursday before Passover, I'll bail and buy elsewhere.
I'm sure there are others with the same question/concern.
Thanks!

I've read that the 7D and 5DIII basically have the same water resistance sealing levels, while the new 1DX might as well be called waterproof. I currently own a T2i and a 60D. I read that the 60D is better than the T2i but no where near the sealing levels of the 7D/5DIII. My question is what level of rain/dampness can a T2i take compared to a 7D?

I recently took my T2i + 17-55mm (both listed as having no weather sealing) to Niagra Falls. Both camera and lens were basically soaked by the mist (I was just shooting from afar, not on the Maid of the Mist). I got great shots and both camera and lens are fine, despite getting pretty wet. So my question is does it have to be pouring in order for the 7D's weather sealing to make a difference?

Earlier in the week they had stock, based on there site of the 5dmk3 kit, then changed both kit and body to in stock, 2-3 days out, any as of today back to pre order for body and 8-12 days for kit.

I placed my order and watched it to from pending, processing, to sent to warehouse on thursday. I sent a few emails and got no response, there live chat is never open for service, the sales section of live chat told me to send an email and when i asked about stock they said its a new item i need to be patient, but didn't give me an actual response to my questions.

Did anyone else order a 5dmk3 from abes and either get a tracking number or actual camera/camera kit? I know it will most likely show up next week and Im just being to impatient, just bummed because i had off friday and would have loved three days of playing around with my new camera.

OK, so I just got this lens this morning. I played with it for a few minutes and already I regret getting it.

I previously had a Tamron 200-400mm and Tamron 2x extender, both of which I gave to my Sister for Christmas. I have a 300mm f4 and canon 2x extender. I was happier with the IS on my canon lens, focus was faster, pictures were sharper.

Here is my gripe with the 200-500mm. Pictures looked good, color was improved dramatically from the 200-400, but the canon 2x teleconverter did not fit on it! I was really hoping to get a 400-1000 f13 lens.

Hi there plaese help me

First Image With The New 5D MKIII - Sandhill Crane Nest

I recieved my new 5D MKIII yesterday and decided to go to this nest and try the camera. Today I'll have more time to test the AF and such during my Spoonbills & More Workshop.

Here is a 1920px version of it. Sorry about the watermark but you know how it is..

http://gvisions.org/nsn/2012/5DMKIII/_G1C4377.jpg

Hope you like it.

Canon 5D MKIII, Canon 800mm L lens @ f/8, ISO800 in Manual mode.

Thanks!

I've seen and heard of people taping up their cameras to hide the brand or model before, but today alone on this forum I've seen it mentioned twice. This link http://www.ontakingpictures.com/2012/03/canon-5d-mark-iii-hands-on/ the first picture (attached) he has taped both of his cameras, and another response in another thread someone went as far as suggesting tape over the red ring.
So I ask you, do you cover up what kind of camera you're using? I just can't see it being a big deal in terms of stoping camera theft. Sure there's a handful of people out for a specific free camera but I'm under the impression that to most camera thieves any camera will do if it's easy.
If you do cover up the brand and/or model for other reasons, what are they?

The glass elements look like they're significantly smaller than the diameter of the lens. Is the barrel widened just to make it easier to manipulate the focus controls manually? Or is it really an optical consideration? Thanks!