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1dx a compromise?

I don't have a 1dx in hand but will once readily available. I shoot landscapes, wildlife and commercial. Keeping all the pre marketing hype, canon evangelists and ad supported magazine/website opinions a side. I really feel like the amalgamation of a 1d and a 1ds has ended up with a compromise for both camps rather than best of breed. For example lack of crop and f8 focusing on a long lens for wildlife and lack of resolution and DR for landscape. Especially so after seeing the quality of the exmoor sensor in the other camp. An opinion but am I alone in this thinking?

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Used my 5D Mark III and II today during a studio shoot

It was interesting to say the least. Shot with both cameras set to the same settings with the 85mm f/1.2 and 24-70mm. The photos of the Mark III straight out of the camera were so much better than the II in terms of IQ, exposure, and color rendition. When some people say there's not much difference in IQ I have to say they're full of it. The handling of the Mark III just felt so much better and more substantial except for the new joystick on the new grip. It just felt awkward. It will take some time to get used to.

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Canon Rebel T4i/650D Tear Down

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<strong>A look inside the Rebel T4i</strong>


The folks at Chipworks have torn apart a Canon EOS Rebel T4i/650D to take a look inside. There’s some good explanation about phase detection autofocus as well as a list of the manufacturers used inside the camera.</p>
<p><strong>About Phase Detection Autofocus</strong></p>
<blockquote><p>Phase detection is where there are pairs of sensors that are blocked left and right (or top and bottom) and from the differences, the camera has the information needed to bring the image into focus. Please remember that teardown articles are generally focused on preliminary analysis because that is all we have at the time of publication (our Technology Blog focuses more on hard facts about the chips). With that in mind, we can see that unlike the Aptina sensor Canon is using a somewhat irregular pixel pattern for phase detection versus Aptina that used a set of regular lines. Our full report will include key information like SEM and bevel analysis to show the implementation in more detail and at higher magnification.</p></blockquote>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.chipworks.com/en/technical-competitive-analysis/resources/recent-teardowns/2012/07/inside-the-canon-rebel-t4i-dslr/" target="_blank">Read the entire article</a></strong></p>
<p><strong></strong><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>

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A New EF 50 f/1.8 IS? [CR1]

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<strong>A new 50?


</strong>A purported replacement to the EF 50 f/1.4 was mentioned today in the form of an EF 50 f/1.8 IS. The lens would be smaller than the current 50 f/1.4. There is no imminent announcement of such a lens, but Canon is working to replace the 50 f/1.4 sometime in the next year. The current 50 f/1.8 would remain in the lineup.</p>
<p><strong>CR’s Take</strong>


There’s no doubt in my mind Canon is working on a couple of new 50mm lenses. With IS added to the new 24 & 28mm primes, IS in a 50 shouldn’t surprise anyone. It would be a welcomed lens if they can make it small enough to work well on a mirrorless platform.</p>
<p>Take this one with a grain of salt….</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>

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Issues with Stock of the EF-S 18-135 IS STM?

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<strong>EF-S 18-135 IS STM Delay?</strong>


We’ve received a couple of reports from readers that their orders for the Rebel T4i w/18-135 IS STM kit have been cancelled without much reason given. One of the retailers cancelling the preorder was Amazon.</p>
<p>We’re waiting to hear some clarification on the matter. If your order has been cancelled, please let us know.</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>

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Help me choose a camera & lens combination for beauty/fashion headshots

Hi, I’m seeking advice on suitable/K.I.S.S Camera and lens combinations for close-up beauty style Portraits to showcase make-up and I’m hoping some of the knowledgeable folk on here can help point me in the right direction

From my research I will need a fairly long (85-300mm) focal length to obtain the most flattening and flattering perspective and unless I instead get a macro lens will possibly also need to invest in some extension rings for the extra close shots.

My Budget is around $2500 and I have narrowed it down to the following options.

EOS 650D + 18-135 IS STM Kit @ $1,300 plus 70-200 f4 IS @ $1,200 = total $2,500

EOS 5Dii @ $2,100 plus 85mm f1.8 @ $468 = Total $2,568
(I have been offered free, an old 28-105 EF lens that I can also use with this to give me more range)


In order of importance and usage
1. 60% Tight headshots
2. 10% eye/lip only close-up details
3. 10% head & shoulders
4. 10% video
5. 10% full length

Output suitable for :
Advertising – web, brochures, magazine and ideally posters to about AO size. Photo sharing & Contra deals

Location:
70% inside salon on tripod with good light – mostly close-ups. I have 3meters max to play with.
30% outside &/or on location, backstage and behind the scenes – hand held, mostly wider action or full length shots but also some head and shoulders too.

Photographer:
I'm a Smallish (5’1”) female with small hands
At beginner+ level and upgrading from a Canon Powershot SX30

I would also love to here people's thoughts on which of these commonly mentioned and slightly contradictory statements would be more valid for my situation and budget?
1. All things being equal, a superior result will be achieved using a full frame camera.
2. It is better to skimp on the camera and get the best lenses one can afford

This has been driving me somewhat nuts and while I realise either decision is certainly not life and death and that I should be able to achieve a reasonable result regardless of which one I choose, I just can’t seem to press the button for either one. I have definitely, 100% made my mind up a dozen times – and then changed it :(

The 650D isn’t in stock yet locally so I haven’t been able to pick it up and have a play with it, which may make a difference.

Any advice at all is appreciated.

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How should I spend my cash?

Doing weddings and I have a 60D with a 50mm 1.4 and kit 18-135 which is useless basically. Friend shoots with 60D/T3i.

Currently looking to get a 5D3 and a Tamron 24-70. The low light capabilities seem to be worth it for me. I could very well get away with a T2i...if all my shooting was out in the sun, but instead I have a lot of lighting situations where I cannot control it at all. Using footage that is totally usable past 1600 ISO seems almost too good to be true. So, should I get a 5D3 with the Tamron, or go for a lighting Kit? I am leaning towards to the 5D because of the lack of control in the lighting, and in my unscientific opinion, the footage from full frame cameras looks way way better than what my 60D can do.

Doing weddings, should I have 2 bodies anyway or chill knowing who I shoot with has the cam? Input welcome!

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5dmIII coming unglued

Wasn't too happy to see the rubber grip material on my camera (not the vertical grip) coming unglued tonight. I've shot 20+ weddings on it, and have no major complaints aside from this. Anyone experiencing the same thing?

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Should I get 650D now or wait for 70D?

650D or 70D?

  • 650D

    Votes: 1 33.3%
  • 70D

    Votes: 2 66.7%

Hey everyone!

I'm new to photography and videography, and I'm looking to purchase a new DSLR. I'll be using it for around 70% video, and 30% photo. I was wondering if you could help me out by giving me some advice on which camera I should go for. 650D or 70D?

I don't mind waiting for the 70D and spending the extra if it's worth it. But is it? Why, or why not?

Thanks in advance! :)

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How do I know I have a bad lens?

Hello All,
I just received my 5D3 a couple of weeks ago and with that I purchased the kit lens, 135L, and the 50 1.4. I just opened the 50 1.4 today and tried to take some test shots. I noticed that there was a significant vignette on the corners. How do i know that the lens is bad? I took a picture of a plain wall and the vignette was even more visible.

Should i just get it exchanged? Or should i do some more tests? Please advise.

Thanks

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Amazon shipping 1DX yet? (status?)

Has anyone received a 1DX shipped from Amazon yet or received a shipping notice?
If so, please post the date and time you ordered and when your camera shipped and/or was received.

Maybe it was a mistake, but I waited and pre-ordered from Amazon because I missed the first several hours of the B&H pre-order opportunity and figured I would be way back on the list. Seeing that Amazon usually ships within a day or two of B&H for cameras like the 5D Mark III launch, I decided to try to get at the front of the Amazon pre-order list. I was able to pre-order within an hour or two of when it was possible on Amazon, but they are a black hole when it comes to information about new products that are not widely available.

I know B&H has shipped a small number wih more shipping today and early next week. Hoping to get some similar intelligence about what Amazon is doing (because their own customer service people don't know).

So, if you ordered from Amazon, post what you know! My order briefly changed from "not yet shipped" to "shipping soon," stayed that way for about 18 hours, and then changed back to, "not yet shipped." Gotta love it.

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POLL: When will the 24-70 mk2 really be delivered?

The Canon EF 24-70 f/2.8L II will be delivered to retailers...

  • before September 2012, Canon wanted to be on the safe side

    Votes: 1 2.9%
  • in September 2012, Canon won't disappoint

    Votes: 6 17.6%
  • in October 2012 to really hit the shelves

    Votes: 10 29.4%
  • before end of 2012, there might be some last minute issues

    Votes: 4 11.8%
  • in September just as announced, but 2013

    Votes: 2 5.9%
  • option "F", as in who the F___ knows :-p

    Votes: 11 32.4%

To everybody's big surprise, Canon didn't manage to deliver a product on time - the latest schedule specifies mid September 2012 for "final adjustments in production" - whatever that means.

Here's your chance to predict when it will be really delivered, so you can later say "I told you so!" :-)

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