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5D2 new kit vs 5D2 refurb + what lens? Caution math involved!!

So as I have been reading on here Canon has the 5D2 refurb for 1700 or if you get the loyalty program I hear it's like 1500. So you can buy a new 5D2 kit with 24-105 for 2600 and you get a 1000 dollar lens meaning the camera is like 1600. So do you buy a kit or do you buy a refurb and a lens? But a new 5D2 is 2000 so if you get the kit you get a 1000 dollar lens for 600. Does anyone see these numbers the same as me? I'm very confused but I really want a full frame and I tried the 5d2 with 24-105 and it was better than my 50d with 17-55 2.8 IS!!! My 50d is so grainy at ISO 800.

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Patent: Canon EF 300 f/4L IS II

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<strong>New Patent


</strong>Canon has filed a patent for the optical formula of a new EF 300 f/4L IS II.</p>
<p><strong>Patent Publication No. 2012-159726</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>2012.8.23 Release Date</li>
<li>2011.2.1 filing date</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Example 3</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>F = 300mm focal length</li>
<li>Fno. 4.0</li>
<li>Tele ratio 0.68</li>
<li>Inner Focus</li>
<li>φr = 68.8mm</li>
<li>φg1 = 67.8mm</li>
<li>φg2 = 70.2mm</li>
</ul>
<div><strong><a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/129188-USA/Canon_2530A004_Telephoto_EF_300mm_f_4_0L.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">Canon EF 300 f/4L IS at B&H Photo</a></strong></div>

<div><!--more--><strong>Technical background</strong></div>
<ul>
<li>When the miniaturization of the optical system, longitudinal chromatic aberration, chromatic aberration of magnification is remarkable</li>
<li>As the focal length becomes longer, the telephoto lens system, chromatic aberration is noticeable</li>
<li>There is a method of correcting the aberrations of a material having an anomalous dispersion resin, the resin is difficult to produce high-precision thick</li>
<li>There is a method of sandwiching a thin glass resin material, the bonding peeling distortion problem bonding at high temperature</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Canon patent</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Joining three or more optical elements</li>
<li>The outer diameter of the resin is increased to reduce the distortion at the time of bonding</li>
<li>Not adhere to each other resin outer glass element</li>
<li>Between the optical element of the outside is gone, adhesive, the thickness of the adhesive distribution occurs</li>
<li>Using a sealing agent to prevent change in shape of the resin and the refractive index change due to moisture absorption</li>
<li>Do the black outer peripheral portion of the glass element</li>
<li>Prevent flare and ghosting resin at the outer periphery</li>
<li>Surface resin glue is not good</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Source: [<a href="http://egami.blog.so-net.ne.jp/2012-08-24" target="_blank">EG</a>]</strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>

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Canon EOS-1D C Available?

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<strong>Update….


</strong>Here’s a Canon EOS-1D C in someones lucky hands.It is a preproduction model, and not the retail version.</p>
<p>I do think it’s a good sign that more people are getting their hands on the camera, as we should start to see lots of 4K footage from the EOS-1D C. As for retail availability, the EOS-1D C will start shipping to customers sometime before the end of 2012.</p>
<p>The camera is <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/855962-REG/Canon_EOS_1D_C_EOS_1D_C_4K_Cinema.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">still listed at $14,999USD</a> and not yet available for preorder.</p>
<div id="attachment_11045" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 585px"><a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/photo.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-11045" title="1dcunboxed" src="http://www.canonrumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/photo-575x428.jpg" alt="" width="575" height="428" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Canon EOS-1D C Unboxed – 4K Wedding Shoot This Weekend – Click for larger</p></div>
<p><strong>Already shipping?


</strong>I have received two reports of people buying retail versions of the Canon EOS-1D C, one of them in Australia. I haven’t yet seen pictures to confirm this.</p>
<p>If you have received an EOS-1D C, I’d love to see an unboxing.</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r </strong></p>

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EOS BODY FOR ARCHITECTURE

HI
i am an architect and i love taking pictures of buildings ( especially historic buildings) exterior and interior .... for some years i had a power shot s2is which was not bad , but had some serios weakness like lack of wide focal length , or low iso and mp ....
now i want to change to dslr , so i need advice .... i need high mp and great details but at the same time , i need to take pictures of interior , so i need your advice on 2 subjects .
first do you think i must go ff ?
do you think i must take 5d3 or wait for high megapixel that is coming .


one thing i forgot to say : frame rate per secound is not impotant to me .....

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Why pick 16-35 f2.8 over 17-40 f4

I have a 17-40 f4 on my 5d3 and i truly love this lens, little bit of corner softness but other than i love it.

I always have it on my tripod when shooting landscape, i don't shoot portrait with this lens- exclusively for landscape, i must say it is worth every penny but i have never used the 16-35 f2.8 and curious of the performance, i wanted to know in which ways it is better than the 17-40 and is it worth paying double the price?

If anyone of you used 16-35 or have both lenses that can share some of your experiences and benefits of have 16-35 over 17-40 aside from aperture because i always have it on f8-f11.

many thanks
Brian

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5D3 Viewfinder vs LiveView

I've posted test samples of images previously on this subject where my manually focused Zeiss lenses and/or Canon lenses with 5D3 are focused accurately through the VF and get the AF confirmation. They print out and display super sharp on my screens.

Problem I'm having is when I focus in Live View x 10, there is no AF confirmation though the image is sharp on the LCD only later to see that the LV image in the computer is out of focus when compared to the VF image.

Yes, I've had my eyes checked reguarly. :o

With landscape or tripod mounted scenes, I much prefer to focus via LV than VF, however this is a problem.

Any ideas anyone?

Thank you.

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Phottix Odin triggers now support 1/3 stops in Manual...

Very pleased to hear that a new firmware update now allows the Phottix Odin triggers to support one third stops of flash power control in Manual flash mode. Previously only full stops were ossible in Manual mode, so this is fantastic news. :D

I have written an update to my review (and comparison to Pocket Wizards and Radio Poppers), and also included the test results of the measured flash output, at all possible setting in Manual mode. This was done using my 580exi and 430exii flashguns. Very interesting....

http://www.bellissimaphoto.co.uk/photographers/pocket-wizard-versus-phottix-odin-versus-radio-popper-flash-triggering.html

For anyone wanting the link to the firmware update, here it is:
http://journal.phottix.com/photo-accessory-news/odin-for-canon-one-third-stop-manual-adjustment-firmware/

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Canon 17-55 f/2.8 IS vs 24-105 f/4L IS

Hi all,

I've just upgraded to the Canon 5DmkII and sold my 550D. I'm still keeping my 60D which will now go from being my A-camera to my B-camera. I've still got some budget to spend on lenses to shoot video, and was originally planning on getting a 17-55 f/2.8 IS to replace my Tamron 17-50 f/2.8. My main reason for upgrading is to get IS. Now I'm leaning towards keeping the 17-50 and adding a Canon 24-105, for the extra reach (espescially on the 60D) and the fact that it can be used on both cameras (and any future Canon cameras). I'm not interested in the 24-70 I or II due to (a) the price; and (b) no IS.

What I'd like to know is what real-life effect it will have on the quality of my videos. Everything I've read suggests the high ISO performance of the mkII gives a 1-stop advantage over the APS-C cameras; does this mean that shooting with the f/4 on the 5dmkII will give similar IQ to shooting with f/2.8 on the 60D, if all else is equal? Can I push the ISO of the 5dmkII further than on the 60D to compentate for the 1-stop aperture loss?

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Cheap Camera Ideas...worth it?

My friend has a rebel xt (not xti) and is going to India. She wants to know if, for $200, it's a better idea to buy a point and shoot or another lens to compliment her 18-55mm. My problem is I don't believe there is a good answer to this question. She says used lenses are not an issue, but $200 will still only get you so far.

As you can probably tell she really isn't that into photography as much as she just wants a record of her trip, but I would still like to give her good/correct advice. What say you CR braintrust?

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100 L 2.8 macro for video?

Hey guys im looking for a lens to shoot some skate park videos on my 60d. i have a wide angle lens already and i am looking for a long lens with IS to take some nice low aperture video. i have looked over the 24-105 with IS but the F4 is to high for me and im looking for something lower. maybe something such as the 135 f2 or this macro lens

so basically, would i be able to shoot video with this macro lens? or is it only suitable for macro shots and video.

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50mm lens. I Need advice!!

Hey guys! thinking of getting a 50mm as my first "aftermarket" lens.

The Lenses I'm looking to pick up in about a month or so is the Canon 50mm f/1.4 or the Sigma 50mm f/1.4, or if its worth it I can wait and save a little bit more and get the Canon 50mm f/1.2 (MAYBE)

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 - I like the build quality and the size of the Sigma it feels sturdier compared to its canon counterpart and it doesn't look weird on my 7D. also the Sigma is a newer lens. The concerns I have about the Sigma is that some are having problem with the lens not working with the camera. also some focusing problems. and the lens I tried out on a local shop had a weird noise when focusing.

Canon 50mm f/1.4 - The build quality of the canon is not as sturdy as the sigma. if feels more plasticky and cheap. the Canon is almost half the size of the Sigma and it looks kinda weird on my 7D without the lens hood. but looks is not really a deciding factor for me. I know some of the canon 50mm f/1.4 have some focusing issues as well. the canon is almost silent compared to the Sigma when focusing. also the canon 50mm f/1.4 has been around for quite a while now I'm worried that if I do decide to pick up the canon a month or two later a version II comes out.

So which one should I get?

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What size Softbox

So I currently have a 580exii and 430 exii and am currently using a gary fong diffuser on each. I'm looking to improve the softness of the light by starting to experiment with a softbox. The one I'm looking at is:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0089JYJ1U/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&smid=AL7LHK6Q9LVTS

Some of the reviews mention it only being good for one person. I'd like to be able to use it with groups as well. Will this not work for that due to the angle of light transmission? Thanks.

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