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Aug 20, 2012

or any other optical view fined for that matter...

Hi guys, I was just wondering if any of you are using Really Right Stuff plate on your camera with Zacuto Z-Finder Pro.... Obviously mounting hole is in different spot (on my 20D RRS plate) and I assume it is not going to be any different on new 1Dx plate that is still on back order for me.

Is it still possible to use Z-Finder Pro with slightly different mounting hole location? What other view finders are popular/good on the market.

Please advise...

Thanks Charles

Aug 20, 2012

Lots to come in August and September!

11 days to go.. will we see some new stuff from canon in august or not?

Moody Blues · Aug 20, 2012

For those of you who shoot landscapes with a large stop difference between earth and sky (dawn and dusk); do you like to use graduated or solid ND Filters?

HeavenHell · Aug 20, 2012

So I grabbed my 7D mounted with a 70-200 f/4 IS and sat on stool on my sister's deck and waited for something to visit her feeders. She mentioned that hummingbird's frequented them several times a day.

I didn't have much faith that I was going to see one and if I did that the photos would turn out any good. Well, sure enough one visited after only about 20 minutes. I took five photos. Here are three that I was pretty happy with. I know the composition isn't the greatest, but I think I did a pretty good job at freezing the action in two of them.

They are really pretty birds, aren't they?

rcarca · Aug 20, 2012

Take 1:

Dandelion time take 1 by RCARCARCA, on Flickr

EXIF: Canon 5DMk3, 100mm 2.8IS macro, ISO 320, f2.8, 1/1600 sec

Take 2:

Dandelion time take 2 by RCARCARCA, on Flickr

EXIF: As above except 1/2000 sec

Amazing subtelty in the focus IMHO.

Richard

tiger82 · Aug 20, 2012

new 5D2 - $1900, used 1Ds3 - $2500, new 5D3 - $3200

IF want to have a full frame body now rather than wait for what Canon may announce later, what are the merits of the 3 above? I can compare the specs directly but I'd appreciate this group's vast experience to provide insight beyond specs.

Thanks

Bosman · Aug 20, 2012

http://fakechuckwestfall.wordpress.com/

These guys crack me up but they also have tests and proof as well as real experience with both. While they inform, they add a little "color" to explain.

dryanparker · Aug 20, 2012

I'm trying to find a reason NOT to do this:

Sell: 5D2, TS-E 24/3.5L II, 24-105/4L, 40/2.8
Buy: Oly OM-D, Oly 12/2, Pan/Leica 25/1.4, Oly 75/1.8

Size, weight, price and general flexibility seem to outweigh the advantages of an all-out DSLR system. I'm finding you have to dig pretty deep to find significant differences in IQ in practical use. Has anyone made this kind of change?

Qualifier: I'm not a full-time pro. I don't make my living in photography. It's only a small part of my job, but it's a huge part of my life. I shoot for the enjoyment of shooting: typically landscapes, nature, travel and cityscapes.

rcarca · Aug 20, 2012

Before the Proms recently

Reflecting by RCARCARCA, on Flickr

EXIF: Canon 7D, 15-85mm at 15mm, ISO 1250, f5.0, 1/1000 sec

Richard

rcarca · Aug 20, 2012

Candid:

Attitude by RCARCARCA, on Flickr

EXIF: Canon 7D, 15-85mm at 24mm, ISO 1250, f5.0, 1/4000 sec

Richard

rcarca · Aug 20, 2012

A couple of photographs from a recent holiday:

Through the arched window take 1 by RCARCARCA, on Flickr

EXIF: Canon 7D, 15-85mm at 61mm, ISO 500, f18, 1/10 sec

Sunset... by RCARCARCA, on Flickr

EXIF: Canon 7D, 15-85mm at 85mm, ISO 100, f5.6, 1/250 sec

Lifeguard post by RCARCARCA, on Flickr

EXIF: Canon 7D, 15-85mm at 18mm, ISO 100, f4, 1/2000 sec

Feedback welcome as always.

Richard

PS: It's tough being back!

dlleno · Aug 20, 2012

sorry if this has already been hashed -- feel free to point to those threads. Whats your vote for the most objective and useful 5D3 review, and which reviews do you find less useful than others?

For example, in reading the dpreview piece, I came away wondering why the in-camera jpg conversion was given so much attention as a negative, or "con". Generally I wouldn't expect users of a $3500 camera body to depend that much on in-camera jpg conversion, but maybe its just me -- it doesn't seem all that critical to me: Interesting and important to know, to be sure, but just not critical.

I used to shoot raw+jpg, using the jpgs as proofs and to help me identify the keepers but then I discovered the CR2 conversion plug-in for Windows Photo Viewer and now I don't depend on my camera to produce jpgs at all.

JasonATL · Aug 20, 2012

It seems that the 5D3's pre-amp can be quite noisy, at least when combined with my Beachtek DSA-XLR pre-amp. So, I sat down to try to see how to get the best results.

Here's a video I made of my tests. https://vimeo.com/47819373

The solution seems to be to set the 5D3's pre-amp as low as possible using the manual audio (microphone) controls. At zero, the audio is off. So, I set it to +1 click above off. To get a signal, though, I had to use the headphone out on my Beachtek, rather than the line out. The apparent (I don't know how to test this technically) signal-to-noise ratio defintely seems good, or at least better, in this configuration.

To get the same signal using the line out (rather than headphone out) on the Beachtek, I had to have the 5D3 set to about +1 or +2 clicks above center (50%). As you see (or hear) in the video, the pre-amp noise is really high at that setting.

Oddly, the pre-amp noise gets WORSE as you lower the manual control from +2 to +1 clicks above center.

My takeaway is to use as low a 5D3 audio setting as possible. However, I wonder if the unconventional headphone out from the Beachtek could cause problems that I haven't thought of or that don't show up (or sound off) in this test.

Any thoughts? Experiences? Suggestions for a better configuration?

Bosman · Aug 20, 2012

Here is a video addressing firmware but also a few questioned asked by planet 5d.
@8:15
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=8EIdV4mAcpo#

One thing I thought interesting was that Chuck says in response to a question about the sharpness of the 5dm3 that a lot of data would be lost if the images were sharper because they are able to collect more data from an image without excessively sharp images and after adding sharpening later it sharpens up much nicer having more data. That was my take on what was said.

Secretariat · Aug 20, 2012

At the moment,I own a 1D MKIV and I am tempted and debating of upgrading to to the 1DX camera.Anyway,if I mainly shoot sports,would it be worth it to upgrade from the Canon 1D MKIV to the 1DX?Would I miss the reach factor a lot of 1D MKIV if I switched to the 1DX?How much bettter is the IQ of 1DX than that of the 1D MKIV and is there a big difference?I heard that the AF of 1DX is better than the 1D MKIV in low light shooting.How about in brighter light,how do both cameras AF and IQ compare to each other?And lastly,In what other areas is the 1DX better than the 1D MKIV?
Thanks a in advance.

Aug 20, 2012

Here a interesting video review of the 1DX.

http://philipbloom.net/2012/08/14/1dx-2/

Aug 20, 2012

So this weekend I had the opportunity to shoot some outdoor portraits. I'm fairly new to this and was wondering what everyone thinks. Any criticism, constructive or not, is greatly appreciated, whether it's composition, post processing, anything really. This is my first time shooting portrait using real amateur models.

All images were either shot with a 85mm f/1.8 or 100mm f/2.8L Macro w/ Canon 7D. The 85mm images were shot using a reflector, from 9am-Noon. The 100mm f/2.8L images were shot from 4pm-7:30pm with no reflector.

When processing the images, my philosophy was less is more. I tried to keep it as 'real' as possible without overdoing the vibrant/saturation.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/85388926@N06/show/

Thanks in advance

Aug 20, 2012

So, for those that aren't aware, the NEX-VG10 was a camera developed by Sony with the idea in mind, to get a DSLR style camera into a video body.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/818266-REG/Sony_NEXVG20_NEX_VG20_Interchangeable_Lens_HD.html
And I personally think that it's a great idea. You basically get the brain of a DSLR, and tack on a Mic, mobileLCD, and buttons to fit a camcorder, and voila!
It goes into the prosumer category, lightweight, ready for narratives or documentary style films, for a pretty low budget and no need to expand into rigs and mics.
An easier way to visualize it, is to imagine the canon camcorder with interchangeable lens.

Now why hasn't canon caught up to this, is my question?
It would be a great entry level camera for up coming filmarkers, get consumers caught with using canon lens (teehee), but at the same time offering a true DSLR like camera that doesn't require the whole need of body's and mics, or external recorders...
Thing is, Sony kinda sucked at developing the NEX-VG10 at first. It wasn't well though out, but I think canon could pretty much pull it off.

What are you thoughts on the idea?
And why hasn't canon got into this 'new' market yet?

jondave · Aug 20, 2012

Just wondering if any of you have experienced consistent back/front focusing with your bodies? I know that's what AFMA is for, but all my lenses have a plus (+) adjustment on my 5D3, e.g., my Sigma 50mm 1.4 and my Canon 16-35mm II 2.8 both have +20 dialled in.

Should I bring the body to the service center for a check?

Vaz · Aug 19, 2012

I noticed a white buildup on the grip of my 60D today. It's not bothering my skin or anything, but I figured I would share. Here is a cell phone capture of the buildup.

Aug 19, 2012

Is there any computer program for Mac that can compile a time lapse together other than cs6? Cs6 seems to take forever and doesn't seem to keep the quality of the photos

Canon Rumors · Aug 19, 2012

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<strong>The 7D Mark II a go?


</strong>Below is a purported spec list for an upcoming EOS 7D Mark II.</p>
<p><strong>Specifications

</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>24MP – an all new sensor with phase AF on chip and noticeably lower noise than the current 18MP.</li>
<li>1Dx/5D3 based AF system.</li>
<li>10 FPS.</li>
<li>ISO 100-25600.</li>
<li>High speed video, with still capture.</li>
<li>Improved durability and sealing.</li>
<li>Available this year.</li>
</ul>
<p>I tend to agree with the source, I am not convinced such a camera is on the horizon. We’ve heard for a while that the 70D would move up a level and the 7D would be left alone. With the recent major firmware update for the 7D, replacing the camera directly this soon seems like a stretch.</p>
<p><strong>Source: [<a href="http://www.northlight-images.co.uk/cameras/Canon_7dmk2.html" target="_blank">NL</a>]</strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>

risc32 · Aug 19, 2012

Now i could be wrong, but how many different lenses are photographed in this ebay ad, and what exactly is this guy trying to sell?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200806498633
i swear i see a listing for a 2.8, then a photo of an f4IS, then a 2.8IS v2 box, then...? And i thought I had crummy ebay ads.

coreyhkh · Aug 19, 2012

Since getting my 7d I have noticed it has more iso steps them my K5, with the K5 is 100,200,400 and so on but the 7d has far more levels. I have seen a lot of people say don't use the half stops why is this? does using the odd numbers increase noise?

Thanks