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Mar 8, 2012

I was browsing lenses and noticed the $50 off full Adobe Lightroom 4 when purchased together. Not sure what all qualifies for the discount.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/12140-USA/Canon_2515A003_50mm_f_1_4_USM_Autofocus.html

RAKAMRAK · Mar 8, 2012

I just received my first tripod, and ball head. Thought that the following information and photos might help some of you who might be thinking about buying a tripod. Although this is not strictly about lighting but I do not know under which other topic I could post this, so here it goes.

Disclaimer: I am not advertising either the tripod or the ball head, just putting up some information about my new gear.

The model: Giottos MT 9370 (Tripod).
First impression: Pretty heavy as it is an aluminum tripod (the CF ones are quite expensive for my budget). It has four part legs with twist locks. The locks work pretty well in locking the legs but are slightly rough on the hand. If I extend the legs to their full length, then even with the central column kept at the lowest (normal) position, the tripod extends well above my height (I am approximately 5'11''). The leg diameter/radius looks robust and dependable. The multiposition neck (I am not sure what else should I call it) can hold the central column in almost any conceivable position. The central column can be locked in the revers position as well (with the multiposition neck both in its normal position and open position which creates an off-center central column possibility). As usual each of the legs can be locked in three different positions (low, medium and high).

The ball head: Smith Victor BH5
Seems sturdy and nice. In future I want to get an EF 100-400mm lens and I think this ball head shall be able to support that. right now though, with my canon 40D and 50mm 1.8II, 85mm 1.8 and 22-55mm lens this head seems a bit larger than necessary.
Within the budget that I had this was the best that I could afford and I am satisfied.

I am posting some photos below. If you have any question about these particular models then I shall be happy to answer them to the best of my abilities.

Mar 8, 2012

https://plus.google.com/104987932455782713675/posts/ey7jgqErRmw

Thomas Hawk - 9:47 AM - Public
I just received an email from Canon CPS offering CPS members an opportunity to see the new Canon 5D Mark III at two seminars this month, one in Atlanta and one in Chicago.

The email starts off saying "The camera doesn’t begin shipping until next month," so if you think you'll be getting a 5D Mark III this month you're probably dreaming. Looks like we may be in for a long wait to get this camera now that it's "officially" released.

altenae · Mar 8, 2012

Maybe already posted, but there are also 100 ISO RAW files available in the gallery.

Right here:

http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/canon-5d-mkiii/canon-5d-mkiiiGALLERY.HTM

Marine03 · Mar 8, 2012

I'm ordering a Younguno 565EX today, and have heard I should have a sto-fen omni bounce, which to my understanding is just to bounce the light off the ceiling while making it softer. Now I'm going to be shooting people outdoors for family photos and wondered if I should also get a soft box that will attach? This is my first flash experience.

http://www.amazon.com/Fotodiox-Softbox-Speedlight-Speedlite-Panasonica/dp/B003Y30334/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1331213986&sr=8-3

adebrophy · Mar 8, 2012

OK - so the mk iii is exactly what I wanted but like many others I'm struck by the price. I think that Canon is in business to make money so if that's what they know the market will take then fair enough on the slight uplift in price.

However - I've been waiting to upgrade from a crop (40D), flirted with the idea of the 7D, held off due to talk of upgrades and then did so much event (conference) stuff in the interim that I realised my next camera needed to be a low light performer/high ISO. Hence FF is the way to go.

And then I realise that if I save for the mkiii and a new fast standard lens (I have a Tamron 17-50 2.8 that I don't think is FF compatible) I'll be saving the rest of the year. I could right now go out and buy a mk 2 and 24-105 and a few primes (for the low light) or a new 24-70 to try and cover it all.

I'm not a pixel peeper and want to consider real world performance (i.e. where clients don't really care on stellar IQ when they're uploading images to websites and brochures).

Are any 5Dmkii users out there doing conference work that find they're so frustrated by that model that given my choice now they'd go mkiii?

ramon123 · Mar 8, 2012

Why did Canon choose this lens for the 5D Mark III kit?

Mar 8, 2012

Got an issue that not has been solved yet and feel kind of noob asking but here it goes.....

Now and then am I called out for shooting pictures for local newspapers at car accidents, house fire and so on. Last night I had a car accident and got a problem regarding the flash.

When shooting the damaged car there was no problem at all. Good lighting and so on. But when the policemen with retroreflective vest stood in the picture that would make a more dramatic scene, the picture went totally black.

Tried several times with different focus points and so on, always with the same bad result unfortunately.

Here can you see the situation without and with retroreflective vest:

Can anyone help me out so I get clear flash pictures in all situations?

kdsand · Mar 8, 2012

Hey I'm going. Anyone else here going to show up? Come on even if your a Lurker say howdy.

rlarsen · Mar 8, 2012

The one thing lacking from all the 5D MK lll previews is auto focus performance for action photography.
It's an important question.
Six frames-per-second is plenty fast, but how will the 5D track action subjects ? How will it compare to the older-but-popular 1-D MK lln, the 1-D Mk lV, 7D, or others ?

If you purchase a 5D, will you need another camera for action photos ?

Since the 5D will be shipping soon, it's time to talk about auto-focus performance for sports and fast-moving subjects.

kdsand · Mar 8, 2012

After several hours shooting I am thinking I have a good copy.
Based on many reviews the lens often had certain issues such as poor QC.
Perhaps all issues have been hammered out. If so with the current rebate perhaps this is a good value alternative to Canon.

Did I just luck out or has there been overall improvement?

4D · Mar 7, 2012

I am itching to upgrade from 350D, with focus my biggest concern. I would have pulled the trigger months ago if it weren't for the slow liveview focus on 60D.

So, does the 7D focus advantage extend to live view, and does anyone know for sure if Canon has made improvements in liveview focus on the 5DIII?

Mar 7, 2012

Sold off all my L lenses, 5DmkII, 580's and getting ready my new lineup for 2012:
5D3
21 ZE
24-70 II (coming soon)
50 / 1.8
100 /2
100-400 L II (coming soon)
couple of 600 rt's
st3-rt
the new grip

Waiting for reviews on 15 ZE

Hanging on to Elinchroms, PW's.

Hope this keeps me happy - till the 5DmkIV

te4o · Mar 7, 2012

This decides whether I'll buy the Mk2 or Mk3.
I am not interested in AF, 25K ISO and 3.2" LCD. Any low ISO IQ improvement spotted?

Mar 7, 2012

Hi everyone. This is my first post here.
This website and forum have been very helpful to me. You all seem very knowledgeable and helpful to each other.
Any info would be appreciated on this lens' availability.

Mar 7, 2012

I have been searching for days and can't find out if the Canon 5D Mark III will have Pixel Re-Mapping or not for Video mode. I use my cameras for both photography and video and this has been a huge pain. The only thing I get from Canon is to send it in each time but we can't afford to be without our cameras that long for them to re-map the pixels each time.

wickidwombat · Mar 7, 2012

I cant believe that they continue to refuse to put a USB host on the IPAD, all the android tablets are getting USB host functionality and apple in their infinte arrogance continue to cripple on of the biggest potentials of the platform. I can see this as the turning point where Android start to hand apple their Arses.

one of the main reasons I want to get a tablet is for traveling so i can take a hard drive and backup photos to the drive, with the new IPAD this is still impossible. I prefer the apple iOS interface though and really dont want to go to android... :'(

Mar 7, 2012

Quite frankly I personally am NOT happy with the 5DIII release. I strongly feel Canon has shot themselve in the foot. I have done a comparison with the Nikon D800 and well, I may be switching to Nikon.
1. What type shooting do you do?
2. Are you a Professional...(Make the major portion of your income with your camera)?
3. How do you feel about the 5D III ?
4. What do you feel should have been included but wasn't?

CowGummy · Mar 7, 2012

Hi All,

I was just curious... Out of all the 5DMkII owners on here, did any of you take the plunge in the last 6 months and are now regretting your choice?
Personally, I purchased mine at the end of December last year, so have only had it for just over 2 months now, but I can honestly say I'm still over the moon with my purchase. I managed to get the kit with the 24-105L for just a tad over £2000 when the price was still at that low point last year. Even today, that kit is still over £2200 here in the UK:

http://www.camerapricebuster.co.uk/prod728.html

So, have any new 5Dii owners felt differently and are now experiencing buyers remorse? I myself can't see myself upgrading from the MkII for at least another couple of years...

Mar 7, 2012

I'm wondering if anyone can help me decide if I should go ahead and pull the trigger on the 1.4L or wait for the 1.4L II that is supposedly coming out later this year.

I'm taking a 2 week trip to Alaska in June and was hoping to buy the lens before this trip but with this new announcement I'm wondering if I should wait on it or perhaps pick up a different lens (or just use what I have now and wait altogether)

I have a 5D MarkIII on pre-order which will be my first DSLR. My current lenses are the canon 24mm 2.4 which I use almost all of the time and the canon 28-135 which I hardly ever used because I really prefer using primes. I mostly take low light/indoor shots along with some everyday street shots. On vacations I will do landscapes/portraits so for the most part the 24mm has served me very well for all of these purposes. I have for a long time wanted to upgrade to some L glass and I almost pulled the trigger on the 24mm 1.4L (in the early 00's) but then everything went to digital and I didn't feel like investing any money at the time.

From everything I've read the 35mm 1.4L is a good lens (and better than the 24 1.4L which is why I decided to pass on that) so would it be worth it to go ahead and purchase it now if it probably is going to drop in price when the 1.4II comes out? Or should I not even bother and just wait for the new lens? Or maybe get something different all together.

Again I'm pretty partial to wide angle primes, so it'd be hard for me to go with a zoom. I might consider the 50mm but then I probably would pick up the 1.8 or 1.4 of those since they're so cheap (and well liked)

Anyhow any advice is welcome. Thanks.

Daniel Flather · Mar 7, 2012

I'll be in Chicago in April, any great places for used Canon gear in town? Thanks.

Canon Rumors · Mar 7, 2012

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<p><strong>Ready yet?

</strong>The excitement around the <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/847545-REG/Canon_5260A002_EOS_5D_Mark_III.html/BI/2466/KBID/3296" target="_blank">5D Mark III</a>, <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/843008-USA/Canon_5175B002_EF_24_70mm_f_2_8L_II.html/BI/2466/KBID/3296" target="_blank">EF 24-70 f/2.8L II</a> and <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/847537-REG/Canon_5296B002_Speedlite_600EX.html/BI/2466/KBID/3296" target="_blank">600EX-RT</a> was on a level that I have never seen. It’s going to be pretty hard to top in the future, maybe the 5D Mark IV will be able to do it.</p>
<p>However, there’s always “what’s next?” when it comes to gear in the ever advancing photography and videography world. So I may as well get right to it.</p>
<p><strong>On the immediate horizon

</strong>I don’t have an exact announcement date for the gear below. I do expect these items to be the next SLR related gear to be announced.</p>
<p>- Rebel 650D/T4i<strong>

</strong>I haven’t received any specs of the camera, just proof that it exists and it’s coming soon. I expect DIGIC 5, articulating LCD and new movie features.</p>
<p>- EF-S 18-135 f/3.5-5.6 IS II

A second version of this lens already? That’s the word. This time it will come with a silent autofocus motor, perhaps as part of a new video AF feature in the Rebel T4i. I wouldn’t expect anything revolutionary in that regard considered the 5D Mark III and 1D X didn’t get anything advanced in that regard.</p>
<p>- EF/EF-S 40 f/2.8 Pancake

No word on the mount for this lens, but it’s coming and it’ll be quite inexpensive. Sub $200 I’ve heard.</p>
<p>- EF 200-400 f/4L IS 1.4X TC<strong>

</strong>This lens still hasn’t become an officially announced product. The rumored price tag is between $11,000-$12,000 USD.</p>
<p><strong>Sometime in Quarter 2 or Quarter 3 2012

</strong>There are going to be some more gear announcements heading into Photokina 2012 in Germany. I have heard between 10-13 lenses will be announced in 2012 from Canon. No word if that includes any lenses for the predicted mirrorless camera.</p>
<p>- EF 35 f/1.4L II<strong>

</strong>This is the next likely prime candidate to be released by Canon. No word on an announcement date, but preproduction lenses exist.</p>
<p>- EF 100-400 f/4-5.6L IS II (the current version starts at f/4.5)

I’m told this will also arrive sometime in 2012. It will be a replacement for both the 100-400 and 400 f/5.6L. If it performs like the current 400 f/5.6 prime does at 400mm, then we’ll have a winner.</p>
<p>- Cinema EOS DSLR<strong>

</strong>I haven’t heard anything more about the 4K DSLR Canon said they were developing. There is speculation that it will appear before NAB 2012 in April. Nothing can be confirmed on that front.</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>

Mar 7, 2012

It’s also rumored Canon will regulate the price of this camera starting in May. Which means, there will be a certain price point that a retailer cannot go below to sell the camera. This sort of regulation will also make such things advertising “free” things to bundle with the camera not allowed. This is good for retailers if true.

Dosen't this come under the legal heading "Restraint of trade"? Which as far as I know is illegal in the USA.

Mar 7, 2012

Hi All,

I just rented canon 16-35 along with speedlite430 to take some group family pictures.
Body: 7D
Setting: 8-10 people in frame, indoor evening.

what kind of setting is best for lighting.

I always shoot without flash with my 50/1.4 or with 70-200/2.8, so I am not familiar how to set the flash in short time.

what should be the ISO in AV? what is best AV 2.8or 4 or 5.6--8 for large group to use with speedlite.

Thanks for your help in advance.

DESIFOB

Mar 7, 2012

Various reports used to tell that the 1D series bodies would focus the same lens faster than other lesser bodies. Firstly is it true? secondly if it is how did they manage this seeing as the drive is electric, more power? Or is it possibly the more advanced focus system?

Of course if the latter is the case it leads to the inevitable 5D MkIII question as to whether this camera with the 1D focus will focus a lens just as quick?

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