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The 5D Mark II: Happy 4th Anniversary!

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<strong>The 5D Mark II


</strong><a href="http://blog.planet5d.com/2012/09/canon-eos-5d-mark-ii-4th-anniversary-is-the-king-dead/" target="_blank">Mitch at Planet5D</a> reminded us that today marks the 4th anniversary of the Canon EOS 5D Mark II, quite possibly the most important and successful DSLR Canon or anyone else has ever released. We already know it changed the video world forever, but it also changed the still photography world. How many people do you know that the 5D Mark II was their first DSLR? I used to work in retail and saw it a lot.</p>
<p>Do you remember the first time you saw “<a href="http://vincentlaforet.com/index_reverie.html" target="_blank">Reverie</a>“? I do, I was floored. I think the entire world’s mouth was collectively open in awe.</p>
<p>Sales wise, I remember a huge retailer in Canada telling me that in 2009 the 5D Mark II was 25% of their <em><strong>TOTAL</strong></em> revenue for the year. Canon sold so many of these cameras, and they continue to sell today… 4 years on!</p>
<p>The 5D Mark II was also my first big camera launch here at Canon Rumors, and I completely blew it! I was away in Niagara Falls with my inlaws from Ireland and ignored the site on launch night. It was my first lesson in how crazy us photogeeks are, I haven’t missed a launch since. :)</p>
<p>Happy anniversary to a wonderful photographic and videography tool, and I suspect people will still be using you for years to come.</p>
<p>LONG LIVE THE 5D MARK II!</p>
<p><strong>Source: [<a href="http://blog.planet5d.com/2012/09/canon-eos-5d-mark-ii-4th-anniversary-is-the-king-dead/" target="_blank">P5D</a>]</strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>

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Which lenses to start?

I just bought a 5D Mark III. Switched from Nikon but just had kit lenses I'm going to invest in one expensive lens -- 70-200 USM II... What else would you get? Will probably buy one more to start (50 mm 1.4? 24-105?) then a third. What would you choose for the walk-around lens (i.e. take pictures in the backyard etc)?

I will primarily take photos of children and people. Want to make sure I can get good bokeh. Thanks in advance for suggestions.

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Canon EOS 6D High Resolution Photo and Video Samples

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<p><strong>From Canon

</strong>Canon has posted a bunch of images and videos made with the new Canon EOS 6D. As suspected, their results are terrific.</p>
<p>Have at it pixel peepers!</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://web.canon.jp/imaging/eosd/samples/eos6d/" target="_blank">http://web.canon.jp/imaging/eosd/samples/eos6d/</a></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>
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I really need help

I have used a 5D for some years and NEVER had focusing issues. I now have a Mark III and my focusing is near to non existant both in manual and auto! It does focus but it is not consistant, I can't put my finger on the problem (pardon the pun). My subjucts are nearly always stationary so I have it set on one shot.

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The Digital Picture resolution tests are up for the EF 24-70 f/2.8L II

The Digital Picture resolution tests were posted yesterday. Obviously results are good, but not quite as good as the EF 70-200 f/2.8L IS II.

Also according to the tests, the results of the lens deteriorate significantly at 70mm. They appear to be worse than the old EF 24-70 f/2.8L at that focal length.

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/ISO-12233-Sample-Crops.aspx?Lens=787&Camera=453&Sample=0&FLI=4&API=0&LensComp=687&CameraComp=453&SampleComp=0&FLIComp=0&APIComp=0

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/ISO-12233-Sample-Crops.aspx?Lens=787&Camera=453&Sample=0&FLI=4&API=0&LensComp=101&CameraComp=453&SampleComp=0&FLIComp=4&APIComp=0

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6D Sensor... why?

can someone explain why the 6D has a new developed 20.2 MP sensor?

i mean, im tottaly puzzled why a new sensor?

if it would be a hybrid sensor.. ok.... but it´s not.
so why making another sensor an not using the 5D MK3 sensor?

i mean, it has to be more expensive to R&D yet another FF sensor then using and producing a existing sensor?

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EOS xD line Future...

Make sense, yes or no?

EOS 1D X - Flagship (moderate MP, high FPS, best build, AF and metering)

EOS 3D - Pro FF (high MP, low FPS)

EOS 5D Mark III - Pro FF (moderate MP, moderate FPS, Pro AF and build)

EOS 6D - Semi Pro FF (Smaller brother to 5D series)

EOS 7D Mark II - Pro APS-C (High FPS and large buffer, Pro AF and build)

EOS 8D - The new xxD line. Semi Pro APS-C (Smaller brother to 7D series)

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Canon EOS 6D Preorders

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<p>You can now preorder the Canon EOS 6D</p>
<p><strong>EOS 6D at Amazon: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009B0MZ8U/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B009B0MZ8U&linkCode=as2&tag=canorumo-20" target="_blank">Body $2099</a> | <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009B0MZG2/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B009B0MZG2&linkCode=as2&tag=canorumo-20" target="_blank">Kit $2899</a></strong></p>
<p><strong>EOS 6D at B&H Photo: <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/892349-REG/Canon_8035b002_EOS_6D_Digital_Camera.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">Body $2099</a> | <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/892354-REG/Canon_8035b009_EOS_6D_Digital_Camera.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">Kit $2899</a></strong></p>
<p><strong>EOS 6D at Adorama: <a href="http://www.adorama.com/ICA6D.html?kbid=64393" target="_blank">Body $2099</a> | <a href="http://www.adorama.com/ICA6DK.html?kbid=64393" target="_blank">Kit $2899</a></strong></p>

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Canon Announces Three PowerShots, The G15, S110 & SX50

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<p>LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., September 17, 2012 – Designed for photographers of all levels, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announces the addition of three feature-packed digital cameras – the PowerShot G15, PowerShot S110, and PowerShot SX50 HS digital cameras – providing advanced features, greater focusing speed and multiple-shot speed in sophisticated, compact camera bodies. All three models include advancements in auto focus (AF) technology for high-speed responsive AF systems that capture the moment as it happens, with significantly reduced lag timeii. Both the PowerShot G15 and PowerShot S110 models include a newly designed 12.1-megapixel High-Sensitivity CMOS image sensor for exceptional light gathering and image quality. In addition to improvements to focusing speed and shooting speeds over their predecessors, each camera offers unique high-end features, such as an f/1.8-2.8 5x optical zoom lens on the PowerShot G15. The PowerShot S110 includes Wi-Fi connectivity for the ultimate in image quality and on-the-spot sharing, while the PowerShot SX50 HS boasts the world’s first 50x optical zoom in a digital camera to date.</p>
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<p>“Art is the by-product of creativity and inspiration. With the introduction of the advanced features in these three new PowerShot models, our customers will have the right tools to put their creativity into action and produce images that they will share for a lifetime,” said Yuichi Ishizuka, executive vice president and general manager, Imaging Technologies and Communications Group, Canon U.S.A.</p>
<p><strong>PowerShot G15 Digital Camera

</strong>The powerful new PowerShot G15 builds upon the success of the G-series providing some of the most advanced features in Canon’s PowerShot lineup. The PowerShot G15 continues this tradition with a new 28mm wide-angle f/1.8 – f/2.8 lens with 5x optical zoom, great for low-light shooting or dramatic shallow depth of field. The PowerShot G15 includes Canon’s HS SYSTEM where the camera’s DIGIC 5 image processor and newly designed Canon 1/1.7-inch 12.1-megapixel High-Sensitivity CMOS image sensor work in tandem to enhance low-light image quality at a maximum ISO speed of 12800. Enabling creative video capture, the PowerShot G15 shoots 1080p Full HD video with a built-in stereo microphone for great sound and zooming is enabled for optimal framing while recording.</p>
<p>The PowerShot G15 also features advancements in Canon’s AF system with improved AF times and reduced lag over previous G-series models. These AF improvements also enhance the High-Speed Burst HQ mode allowing for continuous capture of up to 10 frames at 12.1-megapixels. While shooting still images or recording video the camera also utilizes Canon’s Intelligent IS to stabilize the image and provide crisp photos and steady video.</p>
<p>The PowerShot G15 retains an accessory shoe for Speedlites and an optical viewfinder as an option to the bright 3.0-inch 922,000-dot LCD display. For even more creative options, the PowerShot G15 can accommodate additional optional accessories such as the Tele Converter Lens, a Conversion Lens Adapter to allow the attachment of a Macro Ring Lite or Macro Twin Lite to the camera, and a threaded Filter Adapter for 58mm lens filters. For the wet and wild underwater adventurer the new PowerShot G15 also has an optional WP-DC48 Waterproof Case, capable of diving to depths of up to 130 feet.</p>
<p><strong>PowerShot S110 Digital Camera

</strong>Style, performance and wireless connectivity fit into your pocket with the new PowerShot S110 digital camera. Built-in Wi-Fi features allow the camera to share images and video to social networking sites through the Canon iMAGE GATEWAYiii or to Wi-Fi enabled devices such as iOS or Android smartphones and tabletsiv with the free download of the Canon CameraWindow appv, or to other select PowerShot cameras, or to a PC. The advanced wireless features let the camera act as a wireless network and record GPS datavi acquired from a smartphone using the free download of the Canon CameraWindow appvii, or send images directly to a Wi-Fi compatible printerviii.</p>
<p>The PowerShot S110 includes a 24mm wide-angle lens with 5x optical zoom and bright f/2.0 aperture ideal for low-light photography or soft backgrounds with shallow depth of field. Featuring Canon’s HS SYSTEM, the PowerShot S110 camera’s DIGIC 5 image processor and newly designed Canon 1/1.7-inch 12.1-megapixel High-Sensitivity CMOS image sensor work together to enhance low-light image quality at a maximum ISO speed of 12800. As with the PowerShot G15, the PowerShot S110 also features advancements in Canon’s AF system with improved AF times and reduced lag over previous S-series models. These AF improvements also enhance the High-Speed Burst HQ mode allowing for continuous capture of up to 10 frames at 12.1-megapixels. The video capabilities of the PowerShot S110 are equally impressive with 1080p Full HD video, built-in stereo microphone, optical zoom while shooting, and convenient playback via HDMI output. Camera menu navigation, image playback and viewing has been made simple and intuitive with a 3.0-inch wide capacitive touch panel LCD screen, along with Canon’s Touch Shutter feature, which makes shooting easy and interactive.</p>
<p>The camera’s Intelligent IS system matches the shooting conditions with one of six stabilization modes for smooth video and sharp images. Diving and underwater enthusiasts will enjoy the new optional PowerShot S110 waterproof case, the WP-DC47, capable of diving to depths of up to 130 feet.</p>
<p><strong>PowerShot SX50 HS Digital Camera

</strong>The new PowerShot SX50 HS includes a high-powered 50x optical zoom (24-1200mm) and 24mm wide-angle lens with Optical Image Stabilization for clear steady images even at full telephoto. To help maximize the potential of the 50x zoom lens, are incredible 1080p Full HD video capabilities of the PowerShot SX50 HS with stereo sound and optical zoom while recording. The PowerShot SX50 HS includes Canon’s HS SYSTEM where the camera’s image processor and CMOS image sensor work together to enhance low-light image quality at a maximum ISO speed of 6400.</p>
<p>The PowerShot SX50 HS also features advancements in Canon’s AF system with improved AF times and reduced lag over previous SX-series models. These AF improvements also enhance the High-Speed Burst HQ mode allowing for continuous capture of up to 10 frames at 12.1-megapixels. For those tricky overhead or low-angle shots, the camera features a new 2.8-inch vari-angle LCD screen (461,000 dots) and Zoom Framing Assist to help users locate, track and capture subjects while using the extreme telephoto on the PowerShot SX50 HS. By pressing a button, the Zoom Framing Assist Seek function remembers your previous zoom position, zooms out to let you locate your subject, and zooms right back into the saved position when the button is released. A second Zoom Framing Assist Lock button allows the camera to lock the Image Stabilization onto the center of the frame for additional compensation of camera movement, making it much easier to keep the intended subject in frame. The camera also features an electronic viewfinder, ideal for shooting in bright outdoor conditions. To help make photography simple, Canon’s Smart AUTO mode intelligently selects optimal camera settings from 58 pre-defined shooting situations.</p>
<p>The PowerShot SX50 HS can be set to capture 12-bit RAW + JPEG image files for instant file back-ups and great latitude with post-processing and image modification. A hot shoe allows for optional accessories such as Canon Speedlites or additional lighting options.</p>
<p><strong>Pricing and Availability

</strong>The new PowerShot G15, PowerShot S110 and PowerShot SX50 HS digital cameras are expected to be available in October 2012 for an estimated retail price of $499.99, $449.99 and $479.99, respectively.</p>

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Canon Announces the Canon EOS 6D DSLR

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<p><strong>Canon Announces Its Smallest and Lightest Full-Frame Digital SLR Camera For Serious Photographers

</strong>The EOS 6D Digital SLR Camera Includes a New Full-Frame Sensor, Built-in Wireless and GPS</p>
<p>LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., September 17, 2012 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today introduced the EOS 6D Digital SLR Camera, a versatile mid-range full-frame camera with the durability and performance professionals require and the creative imaging options serious photographers crave. Canon has coupled the incredible image quality of a newly designed 20.2-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor and DIGIC 5+ Image Processor with the creative potential of built-in Wireless and GPS features. The camera also includes an 11-point AF array and 63-zone dual-layer iFCL metering sensor together with 1080p Full HD video capabilities, in an affordable camera body. Building upon the qualities that made the EOS 5D Mark II camera so successful, the EOS 6D bridges the gap for budget-minded photographers, videographers and cinematographers who are eager to step up into the world of full-frame imaging.</p>
<p>“The introduction of this camera completes a well-rounded ecosystem from input through output for Canon, allowing us to provide the right combination of features for every level of photographer. We believe the EOS 6D Digital SLR Camera along with our new PIXMA Pro printers will help unlock the creative vision of so many who aspire to capture and display their artistic abilities,” stated Yuichi Ishizuka, executive vice president and general manager, Imaging Technologies & Communications Group, Canon U.S.A.</p>
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<p>Designed for advanced amateurs and videographers making the move to a full-frame Digital SLR, the EOS 6D fits neatly into Canon’s professional imaging system with an advanced feature set including full manual options for creative control in addition to new and intuitive automatic settings to help even novice photographers capture great images. The camera’s construction helps meet the needs of professionals with a 100,000-cycle shutter durability and EOS Integrated Cleaning System for high-quality vibration-based dust removal. Among the many advancements in Canon’s new EOS 6D is the Company’s proprietary DIGIC 5+ Image Processor that powers the camera’s fast 14-bit analog-to-digital conversion for exceptionally smooth color tones and gradation. The camera offers a full-frame, 20.2-megapixel CMOS sensor and continuous shooting up to 4.5 frames per second (fps).</p>
<p>Thanks to the combination of its new CMOS image sensor and the powerful DIGIC 5+ image processor, the EOS 6D provides a wide ISO range from 100-25600 with a low setting, L: 50 and two high settings, H1: 51200 and H2: 102400. These outstanding low-light capabilities allow the EOS 6D to easily capture dimly lit scenes such as wedding ceremonies, indoor corporate events, or landscapes at dusk. To support the ample sensitivity of the new camera’s sensor, the EOS 6D camera’s Auto Focus (AF) system includes a newly-developed 11-point AF sensor featuring a high-precision center cross-type point with an exceptional EV -3 sensitivity rating for accurate focusing even in extremely low-light conditions.</p>
<p>The EOS 6D has a large 3.0-inch Clear View LCD monitor with 1,040,000 dot VGA resolution and 170 degree viewing angle, with high-transparency multicoating for maximum protection and clarity when viewing images or navigating menu screens. When used for Live View shooting, the camera’s bright high-performance LCD screen provides 100 percent coverage, for easy focusing and framing.</p>
<p><strong>Full-Frame 1080p Full HD Video

</strong>Videographers, student filmmakers, and creative independent spirits will appreciate the full-frame video capabilities of the EOS 6D in an affordable and compact body. Borrowing from the best of the EOS 5D-series, the EOS 6D provides full manual control over exposure and audio levels while recording video. The camera features NTSC and PAL video modes at multiple frame rates, recording 1080p at 30 (29.97), 24 (23.976) and 25 fps, 720p at 60 (59.94) and 50 fps and standard video at 30 (29.97) and 25 fps. The camera provides up to 29 minutes and 59 seconds of continuous recording (with 4GB automatic file partitioning) in selectable All i-framei or IPB compressions with embedded timecode. Especially when used with large aperture lenses, the EOS 6D camera’s full-frame sensor offers a tremendous degree of creative control over depth-of-field, helping users to achieve pro-quality cinematic effects in Full HD video recordings.</p>
<p><strong>Built-in Wireless and GPS

</strong>For the ultimate in DSLR connectivity and control, the EOS 6D features a built-in wireless transmitter which allows the camera to share images and video with the user’s choice of wireless devices such as select PowerShot cameras, smartphones, or tablets, as well as cloud-based destinations including social networking sites through the Canon iMAGE GATEWAYii iii. A very intuitive and useful wireless feature is the new, free Canon EOS Remote app available for iOS and Android systems which will allow a smartphone or wireless device such as a tablet to remotely connect, control and operate the connected EOS 6Div. This seamless connection and control will open new opportunities for professional photographers shooting weddings or remote wildlife, without the need for tethered operation or accessories.</p>
<p>For on-location shooters, landscape photographers or enthusiast photo travelers, the EOS 6D features a built-in GPS receiver to record longitude, latitude, elevation and Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) as EXIF data for seamless geo-tagging while shooting. The GPS coordinates are appended to each image and easily syncs with Canon software or mapping apps on social network sites to show image locations. Use of UTC data allows images to be chronologically mapped and trails plotted and recorded.v</p>
<p><strong>Boundless Creativity

</strong>To help photographers unlock their full creative potential and explore all the different avenues of digital photography, the EOS 6D includes several creative modes for image capture. First is the HDR (High Dynamic Range) mode allowing the camera to capture three separate exposures and combine them in-camera for a stunning image capturing both enhanced shadow detail and bright highlights. Next is the camera’s Multiple Exposure mode where users can combine up to nine individual images into a single composite image, with no need for later computer post-processing. Four different compositing methods are provided for maximum creative control, including Additive, Average, Bright and Dark. Compositing results can be viewed in real time on the camera’s LCD monitor, and there is a one-step Undo command that allows photographers to delete an image and try again if desired. The EOS 6D will even allow photographers to specify a previously captured RAW image as the starting point for a new Multiple Exposure composite image. In addition to HDR and Multiple Exposure modes are Canon’s standard Scene Intelligent Auto and special scene modes to capture great images with ease. The camera is compatible with SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards including the new Ultra High Speed (UHS-I) cards.</p>
<p><strong>Pricing and Availability

</strong>The EOS 6D Digital SLR Camera will be sold in a body-only configuration at an estimated retail price of $2,099.00 and it will additionally be offered in a kit version with Canon’s EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM zoom lens at an estimated retail price of $2,899.00. Both configurations are expected to be available in December 2012.</p>

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EOS 6D with "Fixed Pentaprism"

I'm looking at a comparison of the 5D II, 5D III, & 6D
http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/slr_cameras?pageKeyCode=65&category=0901e0248006113c&compare=0901e0248045e25e&compare=0901e02480041740&compare=0901e02480642520.
(The product page for the 6D is not yet loading on the Canon site.)

The 6D is the only one of the three to have an Eye-level SLR (with fixed pentaprism.) What does the fixed pentaprism mean?

DPReview does show a top view. It looks like the 6D does have the variable diopter correction.
http://www.dpreview.com/previews/canon-eos-6d/

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Want to start shooting professionally aNy suggestions?

I have a 5d3 24-105, 70-200 2.8 is ii, 50mm 1.4. I want to start a photography business shooting family portraits at family outings or where ever they want to shoot. I like Candids and would love to go and capture those moments for families like first days at schools, parties, holidays, etc. just not sure how to get started and if I should do some free work to gain experience, etc. Any suggestions would be helpful.

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Manual focus lens on the 5D Mark III, What do I need to know?

Just joined the forum, so this is my first posting -

I currently have a Canon 24-105 F/4 IS USM L, a 100mm F/2.8 IS USM L Macro and a 70-200 F4 IS USM. I'm now looking for either a 35mm or a 50mm prime. I'm leaning towards a 35mm F2 or F/1.4 Zeiss ZE ir a 35mm F/1.4L. I'm not to keen on the 50mm F/1.4 or 1.8 Canon lens, although the 40mm F/2.8 pancake looks pretty cool. However, with that said, Since my main walkaround lens is an F/4, I would prefer an F/1.4 or an F/2 at minimum (ideally).

Regarding a manual focus lens, I looked through the manual and there really isn't very much on using a true MF lens on the 5D Mark III.

Since the 5D Mark III does not have interchangeable screens, do I just focus until the image on the screen looks clear? What about the focus indicator red/green dot? Does that work?

Any recommendations on one of these lenses? Is there a write-up anywhere on how to focus a manual focus lens properly? If it is just too much of a pain to go that route, perhaps the AF lens is the way to go?

Thanks

Brad

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Canon EOS 6D Official Specs

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<th>Body type</th>
<td>Mid-size SLR</td>
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<th>Image ratio w:h</th>
<td>3:2</td>
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<tr>
<th>Effective pixels</th>
<td>20.2 megapixels</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Sensor size</th>
<td>Full frame (36 x 24 mm)</td>
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<th>Sensor type</th>
<td>CMOS</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Processor</th>
<td>Digic 5+</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<thead>
<tr>
<th colspan="3">Image</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<th>ISO</th>
<td>Auto, 100 – 25600 in 1/3 stops, plus 50, 51200, 102400 as option</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>White balance presets</th>
<td>6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Custom white balance</th>
<td>Yes</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Image stabilization</th>
<td>No</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Uncompressed format</th>
<td>RAW</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>JPEG quality levels</th>
<td>Fine, Normal</td>
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</tbody>
<thead>
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<th colspan="3">Optics & Focus</th>
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</thead>
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<th>Autofocus</th>
<td>
<ul>
<li>Contrast Detect (sensor)</li>
<li>Phase Detect</li>
<li>Multi-area</li>
<li>Selective single-point</li>
<li>Single</li>
<li>Continuous</li>
<li>Face Detection</li>
<li>Live View</li>
</ul>
</td>
</tr>
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<th>Manual focus</th>
<td>Yes</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Number of focus points</th>
<td>11</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Lens mount</th>
<td>Canon EF mount</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Focal length multiplier</th>
<td>1×</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<thead>
<tr>
<th colspan="3">Screen / viewfinder</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<th>Articulated LCD</th>
<td>Fixed</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Screen size</th>
<td>3.2″</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Screen dots</th>
<td>102,400</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Touch screen</th>
<td>Yes</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Screen type</th>
<td>Clear View II TFT LCD</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Live view</th>
<td>Yes</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Viewfinder type</th>
<td>Optical (pentaprism)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Viewfinder coverage</th>
<td>97 %</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Viewfinder magnification</th>
<td>0.71×</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<thead>
<tr>
<th colspan="3">Photography features</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<th>Minimum shutter speed</th>
<td>30 sec</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Maximum shutter speed</th>
<td>1/8000 sec</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Aperture priority</th>
<td>Yes</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Shutter priority</th>
<td>Yes</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Manual exposure mode</th>
<td>Yes</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Subject / scene modes</th>
<td>Yes</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Built-in flash</th>
<td>No</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>External flash</th>
<td>Yes (Hot shoe)</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Continuous drive</th>
<td>Yes (4.5 fps)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Self-timer</th>
<td>Yes (2 or 10 sec)</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Metering modes</th>
<td>
<ul>
<li>Multi</li>
<li>Center-weighted</li>
<li>Spot</li>
<li>Partial</li>
</ul>
</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Exposure compensation</th>
<td>±5 EV (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>AE Bracketing</th>
<td>±3 (3 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>WB Bracketing</th>
<td>Yes (3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis)</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<thead>
<tr>
<th colspan="3">Videography features</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<th>Format</th>
<td>
<ul>
<li>H.264</li>
</ul>
</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Microphone</th>
<td>Mono</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Speaker</th>
<td>Mono</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Resolutions</th>
<td>1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps)</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Videography notes</th>
<td>1080 and 720 intra or inter frame, 480 inter frame</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<thead>
<tr>
<th colspan="3">Storage</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<th>Storage types</th>
<td>SD/SDHC/SDXC</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<thead>
<tr>
<th colspan="3">Connectivity</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<th>USB</th>
<td>USB 2.0 <small>(480 Mbit/sec)</small></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>HDMI</th>
<td>Yes (HDMI Mini)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Wireless</th>
<td>BuiltIn</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Remote control</th>
<td>Yes (Remote control with N3 type contact, Wireless Controller LC-5, Remote Controller RC-6)</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<thead>
<tr>
<th colspan="3">Physical</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<th>Environmentally sealed</th>
<td>Yes (Splash and dust resistant)</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Battery</th>
<td>Battery Pack</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Battery description</th>
<td>Lithium-Ion LP-E6 rechargeable battery & charger</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Weight (inc. batteries)</th>
<td>770 g (1.70 lb / 27.16 oz)</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Dimensions</th>
<td>145 x 111 x 71 mm (5.71 x 4.37 x 2.8″)</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<thead>
<tr>
<th colspan="3">Other features</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<th>Orientation sensor</th>
<td>Yes</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Timelapse recording</th>
<td>Yes (by cable and PC)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>GPS</th>
<td>BuiltIn</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>GPS notes</th>
<td>Image tagging and tracking modes</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

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Gear for shooting Birds of Prey?

I've got a thing for birds of prey, especially Owls, Eagles and Falcons, and I'd like to take some pictures of them while I'm out hiking around doing landscape photography. I have a 5DMKII with 8-15, 16-35II, 24-105, and 70-200 plus a few primes.

Following criteria for gear ...
  • Lighter is better since I'm already carrying a lot of gear
  • Price isn't critical but this isn't my primary thing so would like to keep it down
  • L/pro gear is fine, so is non pro (if it's lighter, cheaper and produces reasonable shots)
  • I'm OK with say, getting a longer lens and swapping.

On the other hand, there's a place I go where I flush owls out all the time, and need to just be able to very quickly pull a camera out when opportunity presents itself. It's by the ocean in the early morning when the owls are hunting, so there isn't always a lot of light.

Thanks for suggestions!

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From Crop to FF len change

Hey Guys.

Currently using the 7d and I am very close to making the leap to full frame. Somehow 90% of my work now is video based so FF is the way to go for me.

When I switch to FF I will however also have to sell 2 of my lenses as well, the Samyang 8mm fisheye and the Tokina 11 - 16mm. These are no good for FF lenses.

Can anyone recommend some lenese that would replace these? I would need a good wide angle, not so bothered about fisheye so much.
Am slightly on a budget as well so top glass will be out of my price range.

Many thanks in advance for your suggestions!

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Canon EF 85mm f1.2 II - issue or am I just overreacting?

Hello everybody,

as a long-time CR reader I finally "dared" to create my own thread. As this is my first appearance here, perhaps some words of introduction. I got started in photography about 5 years ago. Now I still consider myself an amateur, however with some experience and enough mistakes to learn from :-). My main scope of interest is macro, event and street photography. Currently I reside in Augsburg, which is a city not far away from Munich (yes, the Oktoberfest city).
I have to admit - so far I was to lazy to create my own photo gallery, but here are a couple of shots, I've taken recently: http://bit.ly/QiISBG
BTW... sorry for my English, I'm neither native English speaker nor even German :-).

OK, but why am I actually disturbing you? There is no better motivation than a problem. Recently I finally decided to get a lens, which I was considering for quite a long time - Canon 85mm 1.2 II. With money spent and pangs of conscience got rid of, it eventually found its place on my table. I made focus adjustments as usual and went shooting. The walk ended with some not very well-thought-out shots but it was not essential this time. While considering the images on a bigger screen I spotted a phenomenon, which did not let me alone since then. It's bokeh fringing, which seems to be very pronounced, when wide open. Based on several reviews, I was of course aware, that this lens is prone to LoCA issues, but frankly speaking I didn't expect it to be such extreme at f1.2.
I did some investigation on this and also went through the pictures from this lens posted here, but after all I'm still unsure, if it should be considered normal.
Here are some of my samples, which display the issue:
- full size, f1.2: http://affemitkamera.de/temp/85mm_f1.2_full_size.JPG
- 100%, cropped, f1.2: http://affemitkamera.de/temp/85mm_f1.2_crop_100.JPG
- full size, f2.8: http://affemitkamera.de/temp/85mm_f2.8_full_size.JPG
- 100%, cropped, f2.8: http://affemitkamera.de/temp/85mm_f2.8_crop_100.JPG

Would be great, if you could take a look at it and share your opinions.

Thank you in advance!

DrZin

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