Could someone give me their impressions (and post a sample?) of the Rayflash Ringflash Adapter for Canon 580EX
Thanks in advance

http://www.17photo.com/ProductDetails.aspx?SKU=5260B009

I am getting my body only order from them today. Or until I chase down the right UPS truck .

So I took some shots around the house with my new 5D in RAW only to find out I can't process them in ACR or upload them into iPhoto because its in a format neither of those programs currently recognizes.

Does anyone have info on when this might be fixed/updated? Or what the alternatives are?

BTW love the camera. Glad I made the move to full frame.

Thanks.

Hi there.
I today have a 1D mk III, and a Samyang 14 mm f.2,8. But i am thinking of getting a lens that is almost as good as Nikon 14-24 f.2,8. Canons only option here ( in my mind ) is 14 mm f.2,8L mk II. But i would desperatly wanted a fleksibel wide angel zoom in the area 14-24 or even better 12-20 or so.
So why dont Canon come up with a good enough zoom that can compete with Nikon 14-24.
Because of this issue. Im thinking of moving over to Nikon. But i would rather stay with Canon. And if they do come up with a really wide wide angel zoom. Then i would by that and get myself a 5D mk III with it so i can develope myself further into the art of photography

Shame I have one on pre order at Jessops. I have just checked my account and it's still on back order.
Should I cancel and order from WEX? This will mean I get it on Monday.....Decisions.

I know a lot of folks claim DP Review is sometime biased to Nikon in its review and I always thought this was odd, until now with the 5DmkIII! Have you noticed that both the D4 and the D800 have been updated with sample ISO shot that we can compare with any camera in their database...except the 5DmkIII. Ok you may say, they have not done the review of the 5DmkIII yet...but then why is it that they actually did produce some ISO shots with the 5DmkIII BUT they did so in a different setting as their usual ISO shots and as such we cannot compare them to their database...and the D800 and the D4! For now the only comparison with the D800 you get when you load them is with the 5DmkII!!!!!

Call me paranoid this morning, but this suggest first they are biased toward NIkon, and that the 5DmkIII likely kills the D800 in ISO performance dispite the various internet report saying it is great at ISO (the D800 that is).

Thought?

I bought the Rebel XS back in 2010 and really have been enjoying it. I was wondering if allot of other people have the same camera?.? I have been Learning by using PHOTO WORKSHOP Books and would like to build up my skills. So if any of you Canon owners of the Rebel XS would like to converse and share experiences with and about the Rebel XS I am more than willing and wanting to learn more.

Amazon still shows the camera as not released yet. We all know that to be false, or all the other major players are breaking the release date with Canon. I normally love Amazon, but they have failed on this preorder. I preordered about 0600 MST on the announce date and I have an estimated arrival date of April 3rd.

Hi all,

long time reader but first time poster.
i have long been wanting a full frame camera and i was sure 5D Mark III would be the one.
but then i see this guy talking about the sensor is the same in 5D Mark III as in 5D Mark II over at www.cinema5d.com, in this topic http://www.cinema5d.com/viewtopic.php?f=88&t=39800
could he be right or is he a nutjob?
i will not type every thing he said but one thing i can not calculate is this,

"The slight bump in megapixels correlates EXACTLY with the differences in pixel size between the two cameras...thanks for pointing that out...I wasn't aware of it, but that actually helps confirm my point.
(the sensor is 36x24mm in both cameras...the pixel size is 6.25µm in mk3 and 6.4µm in mk2)"

i do not know the mathematics, someone do?
thank you

Hi,

I've just found this website -link removed by Admin
Prices here are very cheap... they say they are wholesalers and thats why prices are very cheap.

Does anyone know about them?

How can I check if they are legitimate?

Thanks

I have my brand new 5DMK3 on its way, along with the new 24-70 II. I also own a Canon 70-200 2.8 II and plan on getting the Canon 100mm 2.8L macro.

I've never used a prime before, so want to start exploring with that. Any recommendations? I was thinking 50mm, and if so, would probably try the Canon 1.4. But curious if people would suggest a different focal length for my first prime. I've also considered an 85mm or maybe a wide angle. I'd use it for a mix of things, from pictures of my upcoming baby, cat, and probably just walking around outside.

Thanks for any thoughts.

I have mixed feelings about finding a glitch so early on. Do I get a prize?

It would be great if someone could confirm I am not being a doofus.

Using my 85 F/1.2L II, it seems that while in video mode I cannot use full-time manual focus if the lens is switched to AF. I often start by using AF and then subsequently use FTM to tweak focus.

I have "USM lens Electronic MF" set to Enable After One-Shot AF.

If the lens is set to MF I have no problem manually focusing.

Anyone else able to check this or provide a suggestion?

Ash

Hi, I would appreciate some help in deciding which lens to buy, the Sigma 85mm f1.4 or the Canon 135mm f2.
Both lenses seem to have incredible IQ at f2, so the disussion is about which focal lenght make more sense for event photography.
I mostly shoot at wedding and so far I've used the 70-200f4 IS, but I noticed I could use 1 or 2 extra stops (even if without IS).
Reviewing my pictures I notice that most of my portrait shot are taken around 100mm, so it would be great to have your input idea to decide which focal length is more useful.

Thanks for your inputs.

Canon 5D Mark III vs Nikon D800

LOL ;D ;D ;D

There should be one trouble thread, with anything there is an expected margin of error, an acceptable margin. Many people (not us who are jumping on pre orderes and searching stock) wait until the first batch goes out or waits until a manufacturer works out the kinks, for example with phones. While im hoping mine comes with no issues I understand it may happen.

I chose a reputable dealer that would not charge a re-stocking fee if for any reason i returned the camera, while i would let them know i think there is an issue i would just use the retrun policy and let them send it in. Also some may prefer to send it in and have there camera get a better inspect and reset and sent back knowing its in good working order.

Where do you stand? how would you handle an issue? And without getting to much heat, i wanted all issues in one post because many issues may just be a lose nut behind the shutter, which cant be sent back to canon for service, but can easily be serviced by handing the person a point and shoot.

No seriously post any issues, legit or just a newbie concern. Is it me or do you feel like the 5dmk3 will be the most pro used buzz camera in non pro hands? especially at its price point which many were not happy with I feel a lot of (WHICH IS NOT A PROBLEM) casual users are getting this camera.

Im a weekend warrior who uses the camera to make a side living and cant afford a 1dx, but could justify it if needed....i just dont need it. But im kind of surprised by many people who can afford to spend a lot on a camera i think they expect more out of. Thats why i created this post. I have friends who expect to buy this camera and be blown away by the results, by simply taking there lens off the 5kII or 7d, or even rebel. Its the same lens.... in same conditions and they are upset it actually looks the same.

Sorry to rant, just wanted to start a complaint, problem thread, figured there may be alot of issues that if kept int he same area we can help with no issues and also learn of possible all around issues ro complaints.

I placed a preorder for one today they said should be shipping in about a month for anyone else keen on these

I want a lens and I wonder if anyone has any advice/cautions in using Craigslist??? What to avoid? What to seek out?

Hi all, im still new to photography and Canon, and was wondering if I could get some advice about what is the best protection plan thats worth its buck for like the 1DX. I have preordered it from BH, and they have the protection plans of 3 and 5 years there, but I wanted to see if there are other options available, maybe from third party vendors, or maybe direct from Canon itself. Also, is there any to cover from theft? Thank you guys for your help!!

Wondering if there is anyway to get the ISO info in playback mode. If I hit the INFO button once (while in playback) I get most of the relevant info, such as shutter speed and aperture, but instead of also giving ISO info it tells me the shot number. If I hit info again I get the whole histogram and all info including ISO, but its annoying to have to go that far and then back out every time I am curious about what ISO was just shot. Only real complaint of the camera so far, and hopefully I'm just missing something....

Hey guys, long time lurker, but I noticed something and wanted to see if anyone else had the same thing with their 5D Mark III.

I was one of the lucky few to snag from the small batch from Crutchfield and got mine from UPS this afternoon. Just got home after shooting some straight out of the box, but I noticed my filenames start with GY0C and the first number is 9693 for the very first image I shot. That seems a little odd to me and makes me worry that I may not be the first to touch my camera. I can't remember if Canon tapes their boxes either, but my camera box was not taped and opening up seemed a little off for some reason too. Everything appears to be there, but something doesn't seem right.

Anybody got any insight?

Thanks.

I am going to get a 5DIII in the next several weeks (can't wait).

I have a 17-40 f4L, but not thrilled with it (good enough at ~f6)
I have the 70-200 f2.8 is II, and a couple of long primes.

I like wildlife photography and need an occasional shorter lens for closer work.

So the question is, which would be the best lens to replace the 17-40 . I am interested in image quality, and let's say that I have about $2,300 to spend. The choices I was considering were:

24-70 f 2.8 II
24-105 f 4 (kit)
A macro even?
Any other recommendations?

Thanks so much for your input/considerations

Absolutely backs up my assumptions and makes me glad I made the jump to Canon and bought a 5D MK3
These two points listed (and the diffraction issue) are why I gave up on Nikon.
It's not that I think the D800 is a bad camera, it's just not the great all-rounder I wanted but the 5D MK 3 apparently is.
I'll get mine tomorrow and find out first hand...

From the DPREVIEW article http://www.dpreview.com/articles/1690347434/first-impressions-using-the-nikon-d800/

I have two other issues with the D800, but it's hardly fair to call them criticisms, since both are a natural consequence of the massive pixel count. Firstly, on a 36.3MP sensor, accurate focus is essential, since there is less margin for error than you'd expect from a 12, 16 or even 24MP sensor. When viewed at 100%, even minor focussing errors are visible in files from the D800 where they might go unnoticed in cameras with a smaller pixel count, and although I've been impressed by AF accuracy on Nikon's prime and zoom lenses (so far) if you're shooting at wide apertures - especially on longer lenses - accurate focussing is a must.

Secondly, the D800's files are massive. It isn't unusual for high quality JPEGs to take up around 30MB on a memory card, and the .NEF files are bigger again. Not only will they rip through hard drive space like there's no tomorrow, but manipulating files this large on a computer can be pretty time-consuming. If you're planning on purchasing a D800, some extra RAM for your PC should probably also be on your shopping list...

Thought it would be useful to have a thread with the latest info on any online stores that have the 5DIII in stock currently.

I'll be going to an air show this weekend, my first, and I am seeking advice on camera settings, techniques, etc.

I'm using a 60D and a lowly 55-250 (unless someone wants to donate a 70-300L to me haha) for the in-flight pictures and more than likely my 15-85 for ground pictures. So, I'm not expecting any award winning results (especially with the 55-250) and I'm really just doing this (the photography portion) for the experience.

I'm guessing that for in-flight pictures, high speed continuous shooting and Al Servo are pretty much standard for such an event, right? What about metering? Would spot be best? Will I need exposure compensation?

What about pictures of the planes on the ground? Any composition tips? Is it taboo to cut off the tips of the wings or the nose of the plane in a picture?

Also, any pictures you've taken along with the details of the picture would be GREATLY appreciated.

Thanks for any advice, tips, etc., that you're willing to offer!
jb

I am thinking of getting the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 L USM. What are your thoughts on this lens. It will be used primarily for sporting action, certain landscapes, long distant portraits etc.

I will use it with the Canon 50D until Canon comes out with something like the 5D Mark III with autofocus on its video functionality.

Thanks.

Ps. Was also looking at the 28-300 but that is over four times as expensive, so carrying two lenses would be cheaper.