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Drizzt321 · Aug 16, 2012

So, I think I'll start a 5d3 in-camera HDR shots. Here are a few from today testing out the TS-E 24mm I'm borrowing through Canon CPS. Really cool lens, very interesting using it. Mostly was using Art Vivid, but I think the first one there is Natural.

Hugo Fisher · Aug 16, 2012

Hi, I am just wondering if you switch off image stabilization on your lens in sunny (bright) days - for example with 70-200/ IS lenses? Or do you have it still ON?

I know, that I should switch it off when using a tripod. But what about sunny days with shutter speeds about 1/1000 and faster? Should I switch it off? I do not care about battery life, but I am wondering about life time of IS at all.

Thanks.

MrKorney · Aug 16, 2012

Ok, so I have someone asking me how much I charge to take photos at a party(not a wedding, just a get together, like at a bar) but as the official photographer and I don't want to overcharge and scare them away from using me. How much would y'all charge based on the work....can see more at my website: claycorbin.com

nonac · Aug 15, 2012

I'm in the market for a landscape lens. The widest lens I have now is the short end of my 24-105. I'm shooting with a 5d Mk III. What lens would you buy and why? Cost is not an issue. Thanks in advance for your input.

lexonio · Aug 15, 2012

Did anyone try it using AI-Servo and perhaps burst mode? Is it even possible to do with relative success?
Becuase we've been hearing a lot how 1DX is good in this regard, but for a variety of reasons 5d3 is a much more used camera, that's why I'm asking.
I currently have 70-300L so I'm planning to shoot with this, just want to hear your opinion on the subject matter.

Aug 15, 2012

Hi All

I am brand spanking new to this forum and about 6 months into photography. I got a T3i as a gift and started shooting random stuff with the kit lens and wasn't sure why my pictures are not coming out quite as sharp. 6 Months later and thousands of dollars in lenses, i find myself shooting a few events as an amateur photographer for my friends weddings, bridal parties, and birthdays.

The Million dollar question, what are my pictures missing? or is I that is missing the artistic eye? ???

I know that my camera isn't the greatest in high ISO, I shoot RAW and do my best to reduce the noise in post processing, but sometimes I fail :-\

Thanks for your feedback.

ps. All criticism is welcomed and taken positively, so please don't hold back

MARKOE PHOTOE · Aug 15, 2012

My experience has been horrible more than once. Think I'd learn.

Anyone else?

Aug 15, 2012

Hi all,

Lurker first time poster. Figure this is the best place to ask this.

To make a long story short: I dropped my camera in the fountain at the Louvre. While it makes for an interesting story it also makes for a damaged camera. The good news is after a week the camera seems to have dried out and is working. The lens, on the other hand, is having issues.

It's a 24-105 L Canon and you can still see moisture spots on the inside glass. Also, the focus doesn't kick in and you can hear it grinding to try to start up.

I took it to a repair shop here in town and the guy there said "It's not worth it" at first. Then said he would look at it for $48 and, if repairable, would charge me $400 but no guarantee. He said the sound I am hearing is the IS trying to kick in.

What do you think? Is it salvagable? Suggestions outside of "Don't drop your camera into a fountain at the Louvre"?

Aug 15, 2012

Has canon 5D for 1,150 and 70-200 USM lens for 1759. Sounds like good prices but don't know if they're reputable.

coreyhkh · Aug 15, 2012

Hello everyone I am in talks with a guy to buy a 500 f4 I would trade it for my 400 5.6 + cash for $3900 he says its in perfect condition and comes with everything. Is this a good deal?

What should I look for when checking the lens?

thanks

Aug 15, 2012

New review of this lens together with the the 1.4x and 2x TC IIIs has just been uploaded on juzaphoto - if any one is interested.

Not quite the 300 - 600 universal lens I thought it was!!

scotty512 · Aug 15, 2012

Hi All

Camera 5D Mk3
Lens 24-105 L F4

whilst shooting the ISS I managed to knock into my tripod which sent it tumbling to the floor and did a fair amount of front lens damage, although I was still able to take pictures and both lens and camera worked ok,
so I have a few questions

1) whilst no obvious damage to the body (the lens took the fall) do I need to get the camera body checked out?
2) is there a option to repair the lens (all the damage was the front element glass

thanks
Scott

Canon Rumors · Aug 15, 2012

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<strong>From POTN


</strong>A forum thread on POTN talks about a replacement for the EF 16-35 f/2.8L II being due based on past history..</p>
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<p><strong>Quote from the thread</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><em>FD -> new FD = 6.2 years</em></li>
<li><em>new FD -> EF = 5.5 years</em></li>
<li><em>EF -> EF USM = 6.5 years</em></li>
<li><em>17-35 -> 16-35 = 5.7 years</em></li>
<li><em>16-35 -> 16-35 II = 5.3 years</em></li>
<li><em>As of today (August 2012) we are 5.4 years from the release of the 16-35L II</em></li>
</ul>
<p>There has been <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/2012/06/canon-ef-14-24-f2-8l-cr2/" target="_blank">lots of talk about an EF 14-24 f/2.8L</a> since Nikon launched such a lens. I wouldn’t think this would be a replacement for the 16-35 f/2.8L II, as I can’t see how it can be easily filterable (without large and expensive third party solutions).</p>
<p>If a 14-24 does indeed become the new f/2.8 ultrawide zoom in the Canon lineup, then I expect a 16-40 f/4L IS type of lens to come quickly for the landscape world and for people that need an easy filterable ultrawide. However, the Nikon 14-24 is a monster of a lens, and would be an awkward replacement for a 16-35 at weddings if you currently shoot with one (just my opinion). The widest screw-on filter lens I have seen is the still to be released <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/850101-REG/Zeiss_1964831_Distagon_T_15mm_f_2_8.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">Carl Zeiss Distagon T* ZE 15mm f/2.8</a>, which has a 95mm filter thread.</p>
<p>There’s enough chatter about a new wide angle zoom, I think we can start to expect one sooner than later.</p>
<p><strong>Source:</strong> [<a href="http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1217837" target="_blank">POTN</a>] via [<a href="http://www.northlight-images.co.uk/Canon_new_lenses.html" target="_blank">NL</a>]</p>
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tiger82 · Aug 15, 2012

I shoot mostly sports but I'm travelling more and want to shoot landscapes, cityscapes, and seascapes on my travels. I think a FF body will enhance that. I have enough $ to do the following after I sell my 50D which is now being serviced by CPS:

1. Buy a 5D3 now and an SX40 as my backup travel camera.
2. Buy a 5D2 and an EOS-M later
3. Buy a 1Ds3 and an SX40
4. Buy a 1Dx in 2 years when I can afford it
5. Wait to see if Canon releases a new FF body and see what happens to the prices.
6. Don't bother with new and get a decent used 1Ds or 5D1 and use the rest of the money to go somewhere else.

I am looking for opinions on the options based on what you think of the gear combination. I chose the APS-C bodies for sports. I shoot 200/f2, 300/f2.8, 400f/4, and 70-200/f2.8IS for sports and for scapes I plan to use 24-70/f2.8, 70-200/f2.8, 100/f2.8IS macro, 50/f1.4. and 8-15/f4 fisheye

donkom · Aug 15, 2012

The title says it all - I'm still waiting for the GPS unit specifically designed for the 1D X. Heading into the wilderness of the Yukon in less than a month, and I have no idea if it will arrive on time (September 10th).

I know the GP-E2 is available to some degree, but that's not the unit I plunked down money to pre-order.

Thanks for any insight!

JimKarczewski · Aug 15, 2012

Pretty much everything except what I really want which is "RATING"

Rating and voice annotation (along with AF/Drive speed) were the reasons behind this purchase. Just seems like you can customize this camera any which way you want, except be able to assign RATING to any button.

Guess I'll call canon just to make sure i'm not missing anything. Maybe (haha) they'll add it in a future firmware release.

JimKarczewski · Aug 15, 2012

So I was able to connect my 1Dx to my laptop via a wireless router with a built in switch. However, when I tried plugging the camera directly into the laptop, setting the laptop to 192.168.1.2 and the camera to 192.168.1.3 the WFT Pairing Software was never able to locate the camera. I'm guessing that I need to go get a crossover cable, like you would to connect 2 computers directly???

My thought is I could keep my laptop in my laptop bag while shooting and have the images downloaded to the laptop (and remain on the cards) which would lessen my time after shooting a game and trying to beat insane deadlines. The 5-10 minutes downloaded would be eliminated and I'd be very happy to gain the extra time!

Thoughts?

I guess if anything, it won't kill me to go hunt down a crossover cable and try it out. I know most computers now are auto-sensing and should switch if it determines the lines need to be crossed but either my laptop and or the 1Dx doesn't seem to know how to do this...

Thanks

Jim

Aug 15, 2012

has anybody heard anything when the lens comes out?

victorwol · Aug 14, 2012

1DX, MPE 65 and Canon twin flash.

Aug 14, 2012

Looking for a good gimbal head that will last and can hold a 500mm

Aug 14, 2012

I've been filming a lot recently at home with my 5d3 because it has the ability to have the high iso and still keep good quality. But, I'd like to get 1-2 continues lights, probably fluorescent, that will produce good light so I can flim with different cameras and not have to worry about it being to dark.

Aug 14, 2012

I'm currently shooting with a 60D and 5D Mark iii. I was originally going to get the 1dx but the 5d iii came out sooner. I wanted something with high fps, and am wondering is it worth spending the money. I know it's an amazing camera, however a 1d mark 4 is a lot cheaper lol

Bosman · Aug 14, 2012

OMG! Forget LR4 for noise. I usually don't turn many enhanced features on on a camera but I decided to test things out and while the sharpest image at 25,600 iso is no noise reduction even the middle (standard) noise reduction is very nice! I plan to keep it on standard. According to page 145 in the 5dm3 manual in low iso's it further reduces the noise in the shadows only not paying attention to the rest of the image.
I am including a screen shot showing no noise reduction and standard noise reduction in camera. For those who want super techy views and full images. just go ahead and do it then post, i don't care to. If your eyes dont see what i am saying then just look into it for yourself.

Shooting sports often times things are pretty harsh and backlit rendering 1 to 2 stops over exposure to expose the skin correctly. The highlight tone priority that was first introduced in the 1dm3 and now also in my 5dm3 is wow! I used it on the 1dm3 on occasion, but with the 5dm3 anything lit strongly be it window light or sunlight the blown areas are reduced to pretty much nothing! It truly is amazing. According to Canon the highlights dynamic range is increased and the shadows dynamic range lessened but unless the shadows are crucial to the composition highlight tone priority is the bomb!

Axilrod · Aug 14, 2012

I don't personally care about the light leak issue, but I know it could potentially hurt the resale value. I was just wondering if anyone had gotten theirs fixed and if so how did you go about doing it? And how much did it cost?

nonac · Aug 14, 2012

I recently attended the "Knoxville Nationals" which is the Superbowl of dirt Sprint Car auto racing. I noted several photographers on the infield that were taking pictures of the cars as they came into and slid through the corners. They appeared to be using DSLR's with a big bracket mounted flash of some type. The flash had a large reflector on it, probably at least 12" in diameter. Does anyone know what type of flash units that these guys are using? There were probably at least a dozen photographers with them at different points around the track. Thanks.

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