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Daniel Flather · Jul 27, 2012

As the subject reads, can anyone clarify who gets what? It seems the USA does not get the flash for $799 in the kit, and Canucks like me get the flash for $879 in the kit ($829.99 with 22/2), see the linkS below.

http://www.henrys.com/71879-CANON-EOS-M-WHITE-W-EF-M-18-55-And-90EX.aspx

http://www.henrys.com/71881-CANON-EOS-M-BLACK-W-EF-M-22MM-F2-And-90EX.aspx

If Canada gets the flash in the kit for $879, it seems our neighbors to the south are getting hosed.

revup67 · Jul 27, 2012

I'm finally getting some interest in portrait photos and will need a mobile lighting set up. I've got the right camera gear 5D MKII and 580EXII and plenty of lenses (L) but know this is certainly not enough.

I found a new kit on craigs list. woman says she's a reseller and the kit includes everything in this link and is sufficient for up to 4 people / person portraits.

Price is $389 and made by QY160. http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/pho/3165542726.html

Any comments from anyone would be appreciated or a redirect to alternatives is fine as well.

Thanks for the help.

solargravity · Jul 26, 2012

A panoramic photo from the top of Bald Mountain in Old Forge, NY. On the way up to the Rondaxe Fire Tower.

To see more visit
www.solargravity.com

Jul 26, 2012

So in reading my 1Dx manual I noticed that I could change the Shutter Release Time Lag from 55ms to an even faster 36ms. I noted that the default is set at 55ms. It seems you would want this to be short as possible (36ms) so is there any downsides to making the change to 36ms from 55ms?

The manual says "Normally, the shutter release is controlled for a stable release time lag. By setting [Shortened], this stabilization control can be omitted to make the shutter-release time lag shorter."

I have no idea what this means or the ramifications of setting the lag to be even shorter. Does this mean the shutter box won't be stable or something and have some sort of adverse affect?? I'm trying to see what the downside is because my instinct would seem to suggest you would want the shortest shutter lag possible. There has to be a reason why the slower setting is the default.

Any thoughts? Can someone help explain this to me?

Thank you.

dr croubie · Jul 26, 2012

So here's an idea I've been mulling over for a while...
There are already 3rd party manufacturers (SigRoKina etc), who make 3rd Party lenses with AF, they take a few Canon lenses and bodies apart, look at the electrical signals going back and forth, and then build that capability into their own lenses. It's worked for the last 30 years or so quite nicely.

Now, think about the Sigma SD1 dslr (without laughing at the launch price). The mount is physically a Pentax PK-mount, but the electrical signals going between camera and lens are the same as EF lenses and bodies. They already knew how to make the lenses work with AF, seems they now know how to make bodies too.
There's also already another body that takes EF-lenses, the Hartblei H1-Cam, that at least operates the aperture on EF lenses (I'm not sure about IS, i'm pretty sure not AF), but then projects it to an MF back (like an IQ180 or whatever you mortgage your house to buy)

Now take into account that the new EOS-M probably will never take an FF sensor, and that probably means canon will never produce an M9-killer tiny-FF.

Now, imagine what I'm imagining.

A MILC/EVIL/mirrorless whatever, made by a 3rd-party (probably Sigma), with whatever sensor (maybe a D800-ish sensor, maybe a Foveon X3 15/46 Megapixel-ish sensor), with the Nikon-J1/EOS-M/650D AF-pixels inbuilt, with a flange distance of 10-20mm, with an adapter to take EF lenses with full AF and IS and whatever.

But the main point is, FF sensor: mirrorless body.

It's certainly possible, maybe Sigma's even working on one as we speak.

Would you buy one?
If it means you can use almost any glass ever made in live-view, plus if it means you can use your EF-mount FF glass on a smaller body with AF, what would you pay?
(presumably not the $10k of the SD1, for that I'd get a Leica M9 any day). $1k sound reasonable? maybe $2k?
Am I just clutching at straws for the last possibility of an affordable FF MILC with live-view (given the Leica M10 may or may not have live-view, but it will still never be affordable).

Come on Sigma, you're our only hope!

sparda79 · Jul 26, 2012

For now, v2.3 is only available to supporters who are willing to put up $10 or more, but if you’re willing to wait (and you trust the hype), you’ll be able to download it free on August 13th.

http://www.magiclantern.fm/releasenotes

LuCoOc · Jul 26, 2012

Hello all,

I want to buy one of these two lenses within the next weeks. Having read all the articels about IQ, autofocus, weight, I don't need any advice like "my lens is sharper" or "the 85mm has a lot more/pleasing bokeh".
These are questions to those who own both lenses: Which one is you favourite for portraits and why? Do you prefer the 85 or the 70-200 when it comes to low light shooting (e.g. portraits in the woods at late afternoon)? What else do you use the two for and which one do you use more often? What makes one of the two lenses more remarkable than the other?

I currently own a 7D with the 15-85, 100L and 70-200 4.0 non IS. I usually use the 100L because of the background blur but find it slightly to long for my purpose. My 70-200 has the obvious zoom range advantage.

MichaelTheMaven · Jul 26, 2012

Just wanted to give all you guys a heads up that www.profeel.com has the Canon 1Dx in stock and is shipping immediately. I got my 5D3 from them before any other store even had them in stock, so I know they are legit. Tell them "Michael" sent you.

here is the direct link: http://www.profeel.com/cameras/pc/Canon-EOS-1D-X-Digital-SLR-Camera-5253B002-3p693.htm

MM

Jul 26, 2012

Hi

There is a chance that this is a stupid question but here goes. . . .

Can Lightroom 3.6 read 1D X RAW files? At present I have tried updating and installing ACR6.7, but still LR does not support 1D X files. I am reluctant at this stage to move to LR4.1 due to all the presets that I currently have setup in LR3.6. On that note, is there a easy way to transfer presets to LR4.1 from LR3.6.

Thank you and sorry for the blond questions :-[

Peter

Canon Rumors · Jul 26, 2012

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<strong>The titans square off


</strong>Matt and Jamieson of <a href="http://jamiesondean.com/" target="_blank">Jamieson Dean Photography</a> decided it was time to put the <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/827036-REG/Canon_5253B002_EOS_1D_X_EOS_Digital.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">Canon EOS-1D</a> X and Nikon D4 and see which was the better camera for them.</p>
<p><strong></strong><strong>The drama builder


</strong>Matt has been shooting Nikon for a decade and is actually considering switching systems to Canon. Will he stay, or will he go?</p>
<p>They put the cameras through a battery of tests including:</p>
<ul>
<li>High ISO Raw image noise</li>
<li>Low-Light Auto Focus</li>
<li>Auto Focus Speed</li>
<li>Auto Focus Consistency</li>
<li>Highlight & Shadow Recovery</li>
<li>Screen Colour & White Balance</li>
</ul>
<p>For Matt, the green screen of the Nikon D4 was a big deal to him and one of the main reasons he was thinking of jumping ship to Canon.</p>
<p><strong>From Xerodigital</strong></p>
<blockquote><p>Needless to say, the greenish cast that the Nikon D4 exhibits is enough of an issue to put Matt into a big decision scenario; stay with Nikon or switch to Canon? Though there have been reports and claims of fixes and work-arounds to counter the green screen issue, we found that none have been effective in resolving it. Canon has an incredibly enticing system in the 1DX…is it enough to sway Matt away from his beloved Nikon system after over a decade of professional loyalty?</p></blockquote>
<p><strong><a href="http://xerodigital.ca/canon-1dx-nikon-d4/" target="_blank">Read the entire review</a></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/827036-REG/Canon_5253B002_EOS_1D_X_EOS_Digital.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank"><em>Canon EOS-1D X at B&H $6799</em></a></p>

Jul 25, 2012

Hello!!!

I just bought Canon 5d mark iii. I am looking for a good tripod.

sometime i need to travel so i need to bring it. sometime i do movie stuff.

Please help me pick one.

Thank

Jul 25, 2012

My budget is about 1000 which I know isn't much but I wanna make sure I get the most bang for my buck. Any suggestions?

Jul 25, 2012

Hi guys,

I need some help or suggestion on CF card. I have finally received 1DX and I need good card or two to go with it. Good = speed and reliability

I will be shooting stills and videos. I understand that if I want to use full potential of this camera I should go for UDMA 7 rated cards.

What would you buy today if you had to pick one card for stills and one for video? Brand, size and why?

Any brand more reliable than other? I know I will spend some money on those card so I want to make informed decision.

Thanks for your help.. Charles

Wilmark · Jul 25, 2012

Kids Soccer Training in Trinidad.

http://www.wilmark.johnatty.com/p874172859

* The main coach here is Terry Fenwick former English National Full Back, who was well know during the Maradonna Hand of God and Goal of the Century events of World Cup 1986.

Jul 25, 2012

I love my T2i but it overheats. Does the T4i perform shooting video for extended periods?

Hampshire · Jul 25, 2012

Helloo,

thought it could be fun to have a thread for the capital of Sweden! If anyone ever goes there or if there´s any more swedes here.

Well, I´ll just go on and begin then!

Jul 25, 2012

So I got quite the deal on a brand new 5D Mark III, and I'm looking to buy a few lenses, these are what I had in mind:

EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM OR EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM
EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L

I'm pretty sure I'm going to get the 50 and the 70-200, but I can't decide whether to get the 24-105 or the 24-70 (one of these will be on my camera most of the time). I definitely like the extra focal length and the IS on the 24-105mm. I'm just afraid it will be redundant as it overlaps over the focal length of the 70-200mm. Would I be better off getting the 24-70? Is it sharper? It's definitely faster, but with the incredible ISO-performance on my 5D I'm not really worried about getting into a situation where that will be a problem (if it's a low-light situation I'll be whipping out that nifty fifty anyway).

So, should I get the 24-70mm or the 24-105mm? I would like to hear all your pros and cons.
EDIT: Another possibility is waiting it out for the 24-70 Mk2, I would be willing to do that.

ScottyP · Jul 25, 2012

Rather scathing article in Barron's financial about Canon.

http://online.barrons.com/article/SB50001424053111904184504577518750120947294.html?ru=&mod=barrons_msnhttp://online.barrons.com/article/SB50001424053111904184504577518750120947294.html?

Jul 25, 2012

Planning for a motorbike travel through Vietnam in September I am going through lens options. I've done this and similar travel before but not since I became a more enthusiastic photographer. I will sell some of what I capture together with articles and hopefully some of them on their on merit but most will be for my own use. I moved to 5d MkIII a couple of months ago from 60D so I've lost some reach on what I have today. Except for the old stuff I have a 24-105L that I will bring and I might bring my 35L. I today realized that i have about 1500 USD to spend on extra equipment (apart from stuff I already planned to get like remote trigger, extra batteries etc) which means I started looking at a new zoom. So referring to the subject line, would anyone have any recommendations at which one to get between the 70-300L or the 70-200 f/4 L with 1.4 converter? I am looking at sceneries from mountain jungle where I would need some reach and candid street pictures in villages where people are not used to foreigners taking pictures. Thanks in advance for any input.

cheeseheadsaint · Jul 25, 2012

Hi! It's been a while since I've been on canon rumors and didn't keep up with all the new models and stuff. So I need help! =)

I've had my XSi for 3yrs now(first and only DSLR) and while I love everything about it.. I'm having the video itch. A while ago, I planned to upgrade to the 7D once it gets off market so its cheap but then I watched a video of the new mirrorless camera and like how easy it is to focus during video mode and how i just need an adapter to fit all my lenses. It's smaller and cheaper.

I mainly do portraits, wildlife and sports if that helps. I'll still use the XSi for photos if I do get the eos m since i want a viewfinder but then wouldn't the money be better spent for something like the 7d?

ahh can't decide! help!

KitsVancouver · Jul 25, 2012

I haven't seen any information on the launch of the other EOS M colours. B&H only has black and I haven't been able to even find a concrete launch date for black. I'd like to get a white one for my wife so if anyone has information about colour availability in North America, that would be great.

RayValdez360 · Jul 25, 2012

What color backdrop should I use? Should I use a mostly white or mostly black backdrop. I am also dealing with black people mainly.

Jul 25, 2012

'More announcements coming
... expect two more announcements before Photokina begins in September. ... as well as the usual PowerShot upgrades.' (CRF)

Hmm 'the usual Powershot upgrades', I wonder whatever that might mean? The S100 sensor and a Digic 5 processor plus a 24mm to 140mm zoom, in the same G12 body? Or will they try to slim it down a bit, a sort of cross between the S100 and the EOS M keeping the articulated screen but making it touch sensitive to reduce the buttons and dials?

Jul 25, 2012

Hello - I'm new to the forum.
I've been waiting for several years now waiting to upgrade from my trusty XTi - my first DSLR. I'm waiting to see what replaces the 60D / 7D. (better high ISO performance, AF microadjustment, and 5 shot AEB for HDR - please) In the meantime I've saved and got better lenses. I've added a 17-55, 10-22, and 70-300L. Now it seems that we will see a new "entry level full-frame" DSLR soon. That will be great a great camera but 2 of my lenses are incompatible and I certainly can't afford the 1000s of dollars for their FF equivalents. So I probably will have to stay with a crop sensor camera.
While there will obviously still be APS-C cameras in Canon's line-up do any of you think Canon's corporate strategy (making money) will try to force enthusiasts to upgrade (and pay major bucks) to move out of the entry level range of Rebels?
Obviously none of us know but we all like speculation and opinions!

Vonbon · Jul 25, 2012

I'm wondering which of these lenses is the best application for everyday use in Canon 600D?

I love Zeiss lenses and already own 2.8/21, 2/50, and 2/100. I borrowed 1.4/35 about a week, and I didn't like the size, weight, and somehow I can not get sharp focus properly. Just like my old 1.4/85 before I traded it with 2/100. I never use 2/35 or 2/25 at this time.

I read reviews that 2/35 is different from 1.4/35 in several ways (tone, color, bokeh etc)... but can not find comparison between 2/35 and 2/25. Thanks in advance.

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