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Patent: Canon EF 35 f/2 IS

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<strong>Canon EF 35 f/2 IS Patent

</strong>The release of the 24 f/2.8 IS & 28 f/2.8 IS lenses brought a lot of questions wondering where the replacement 35 f/2 was. All 3 have shown up in the same patent, so that could mean a 35 f/2 IS is on the way.</p>
<p><strong>Patent Info

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<li>Patent Publication No. 2012-37691</li>
<li>2012.2.23 Release Date</li>
<li>2010.8.6 filing date</li>
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<p><strong>Source:</strong> [<a href="http://egami.blog.so-net.ne.jp/2012-02-24">EG</a>]</p>
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Large Prints

A
I know this topic is a sensitive issue with some photographers, and each has their own techniques on how they do this, so I'm just curious how each of you handle this topic. I was trained and brought up in the early digital age that the magic resolution to print at was 300DPI and common acceptance was that you could always reduce an image file with little to no image quality loss, BUT, enlarging an image was questionable your basically making up information that isn't there. I know and have seen people take photos from a 5d mark 2, 7d's, 50d's and even the 40 and 30D's and print 20x30's or larger. What is YOUR technique to do such prints given that the 5d mark 2 native resolution when converted at 300DPI is only 13"x19" or the 7D's resolution is roughly 11"x16". Do you interpolate the file so they are that size @300 DPI? If so what program do you use? Do you print at 150 DPI? Have some other method? Me personally I try never to print below 240DPI and if I need to, then I interpolate my image in photoshop. What do you do to your files?
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Advice needed on set up to shoot cats and dogs at shelter

B
I was approached by a local shelter to shoot their little wards to place their cats and dogs faster in homes. I have a Canon 40D, a decent selection of lenses, a remote trigger and a 430 EX. I was wondering if there is a setup I can rig up to can bring once a week to the shelter to produce quality pictures for them.

I am thinking of simple light(s) (to avoid spooking the animals with the flash), some kind of stand for them to be on and a basic backdrop that is adaptable to whatever space they want me to use. What do you guys recommend? I would spend a few hundred dollars to get these little guys placed quicker.
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22MP - 36MP how much more resolution does it equal

A question because I can't work it out! I do know that you need an awful lot more pixels to double the resolution (Square of?) , and that a jump of 14MP might look impressive on paper, but I have this funny feeling that it doesn't actually translate to all that much more in terms of a percentage gain in resolution, all of course at the cost of extra noise, loss of dynamic range, and early onset of diffraction issues.

Please would some one do the math & let me know just what kind of percentage advantage 36MP is over 22MP.
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Search on 5D mark iii with B&H provides a hint

S
Perhaps this is already obvious that the 5D mark III is imminent, but out of curiosity, I tried entering "Canon EOS 5D mark iii" in the search box for B&H. In response I get the following message:

We're sorry! B&H does not have any information posted for "Canon EOS 5D Mark III" at this time. See below results for CANON 5D MARK II"

This brings up a couple of points:
1. This error message appears specially crafted for the mark III. The capitalization has changed.
2. If I do the same search for a mark iv, I don't get any such message, just the normal search response that hits on some other content that apparently has 'iv' in some field.

Trying this for the 5DX does not turn up anything.
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Macro Recommendation

C
I'm interested in getting into macro photography. I've got a 7D, and have played around with my EF 24-105mm f/4L IS and EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS lenses taking close up shots, with and without a Canon EF25 II extension tube. The images look good, but I think I'd be better off looking at a real macro lens . I've researched some lens options and am closing in on either the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L IS macro or the Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS Macro. Both seem to get very good reviews, and there's a deal on the Sigma now at B&H until the end of March.

I'd be interested in experience with either lens, and any recommendations.
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Not a Canon vs. Nikon Thread

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Okay, this is just an opportunity for people to express their own pet theories, not to bash one brand or another.

But, I got thinking: why is it that the two top of the line cameras announced by Canon and Nikon recently are basically clones of each other, while apparently the two second-tier (or whatever you want to call them) bodies are so divergent?

Both companies decided to put lower MP sensors in their flagships, than in the less expensive full frame models. Other features are similar if not the same. The pricing seems to be very close. etc. etc. I am guessing it's because their market research for the flagship target audience gave them each pretty much identical pictures of what the customers wanted/needed.

But then, the next level of full frame bodies (if the rumors are correct) are quite different, both in resolution and possibly in cost. Why would the market research be so different at that level and so consistent at the top end?

What's your theory?
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Outdoor Fashion Shoot

Hi, I have the Nikon D3100 with the 18 to 55mm lens. I've been asked to assist on a fashion shoot next weekend. I took my camera outside and tried to see how the pictures would turn out with the lighting and didn't like the photos.

I didn't like the lens I was using. So I am unsure what lens to use for outdoors or outdoor fashion photography. I would be looking to throw the background out of focus to draw attention to the model you are shooting, for that you need to use a large aperture to get a soft out of focus background.

And another question I had was, am I using the right camera for that kind of photography?
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New Nikon lens for the D800

Apparently Nikon have done a deal with Nasa to create a one-off lens for their new D800 in time for the Olympics. It actually allows full coverage of every event while standing in a single spot. The only problem is that the lucky buyer has to collect it. See attached

Apparently Nasa will include a free can of rocket fuel for the gyro image stabalisation system.
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Lenses for 650D

thesirren
Hello. Long time reader, first time posting ^_^

I have finally decided to dive into the world of photography and am planning to do that with the release of 650D.

Want to pick it up as a "body-only" and purchase the lenses separately.

The first one, which I am almost 100% positive about is the 50mm f/1.4 USM or 50mm f/1.4 II if it is going to be announced before the shipping date of 650D.

The second one I consider purchasing is Sigma 17-70 f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM.

What I was wondering about is if there are any zooms within this price range that might be a better option than this Sigma?

Thank you for the input!
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BUSTED: KuaDDro.com says they confirm the rumored 5D successor is called 5D X

waving_odd
http://www.kuaddro.com/canon-eos-5dx-name-confirmed/

http://digicame-info.com/2012/02/5d5dx.html

"...Although we confirm the name on February 5, our information was not 100% reliable, but now we can take it for definitive. The new Canon EOS 5DX.

The X for Canon means several things. First and most important, the tenth generation of EOS cameras. Canon wants to celebrate the tenth generation of EOS brand with the X in its most important models. Second but not least, means intersection/union, as in the case of Canon EOS 1DX, which unifies the D bodies. In the Canon EOS 5DX case, would mean the intersection/union of 5D and 7D bodies, the union between FF, AF and medium-speed burst. This union between the 5D and 7D bodies was confirmed in our news about Canon’s 2012 pro Roadmap on 14 February.

Soon we will have more news. We expect some confirmation on the video capabilities, capabilities that our informants say it will surely impress anyone.

kuaDDro Team..."

kuaDDro updated on Feb 27, 2012:

"...We apologize to all readers. Our information about the name of the next 5D, have not been good, although our informant has great prestige in the world film industry. Anyway, we can not lay the blame on the sources. The blame belongs to him who breaks the news (us) not to the source. We assume our error...."
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600mm f4.5 FD

W
I went out last weekend and did some shooting with this and I have to say for a lens of it's age it is amazing
I would be posting pics with this thread but during the week my hard drive in my laptop seems to have taken a dump and killed lightroom I hope to get it fixed tonight or over the weekend then i can post up some pics.

but onto my question, wide open with bright background there is very heavy CA and obviously LR doesnt have a preset for this lens. so my question is how do you make you own lens profile to fix this stuff in LR (I'm quite new to LR so be gentle)

The other scary thing that happened was i nearly dropped my 1D when it detatched itself from the edmika adaptor, not quite sure how it happened as the camera seems to lock on fine and not come loose when i checked it out afterwards so I dont think its a fault of the adaptor. maybe it was the way i was carrying it with the lens strap over my shoulder and camera still attached i felt it come loose and caught it between my arm and body which was very lucky!
Anyone else had a lens and body detatch unexpectedly? its damn scary :o
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10-22 and 15-85

I am thinking about adding the EF-S 10-22 to my collection of lenses. I have an EF-S 15-85 as my walk around lens and I love my 7D for its abilities in shooting action (motorsports). However, I want to expand to shoot other subjects, particularly architecture and landscapes. While I would like to add a FF to my arsenal, I'd say the 5Diii doesn't fit in the budget right now. The 10-22 seems like a nice addition for the wide end.

While I love the shots I get with the 15-85, I am sometimes put off by the barrel distortion at the 15mm end. From what I read, the EF-S 10-22 is pretty remarkable for its lack of barrel distortion. What I have not been able to discern from the reviews I have found is if the 10-22 may be less distorted at 15 or 16 mm than the 15-85. Can anyone who has used both tell me if I would gain anything over the 15-85 in the 15-17 mm range by adding the 10-22?
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8K Sensor capable of 120fps.

http://www.dpreview.com/news/2012/02/23/NHK-120fps-8k4k-sensor

I'm sure all of you are aware of DPreview, and if not, there is the link to the original article.

Japanese national broadcaster NHK has said it is developing a sensor capable of shooting 8k video at 120fps. It will be able to support the company's Super Hi-Vision standard of 7680x4320 pixels (generically known as UHDTV) which, at 33MP, is 16x higher resolution than current 1080 HD technology. The high-speed chip is being developed with Shizuoka University and was reported at the IEEE Internation Solid-State Circuit Conference currently taking place in San Francisco. (via The Verge)

UHDTV is expected to arrive in homes some time around 2020 (the first screens have been demoed) and a 60fps version will be used to show high-quality footage from the 2012 Olympics on a series of large screens around the UK.
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Does a sensor like this make anyone else drool? Don't get me wrong, I love photography but I shoot a lot of video and this sensor is just nuts. 8k video is an unreal resolution, lets slap one of those bad boys in a Canon body and see if that will shush the people begging for better video ;). Just thought I would share the article with all of you as I found the concept very intriguing!

(If this is the wrong section feel free to move it)
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Help with my "itch" for a FF

Currently I have a 7D (two years now) and it was an upgrade from a 40D. I really like the improved auto focus and the metering. So far I have not tried video as I have focused only on stills and improving my knowledge of the functions of the camera.

I have the ef-s 10-22mm, sigma 50mm f1.4, ef 24-105mm f4.0L, and (my treasure) 70-200mm f2.8l II. I "think" I want the new 24-70mm f2.8 II but without IS I am disappointed and might go with the ef-s 17-55mm f2.8 IS. Speedlite 580 EX II, custom bracket, Manfrotto tripod and monopod.

I shoot a lot of low light (fast lenses and high ISO) AV and manual mostly. My subjests are primarely residental real estate, events and receptions (wedding assistant), youth sports, landscapes and just starting some photojournalism. Not much into studio portraits, although I am going to get some portable lighting so I can do some volunteer portrait work at church and local nursing homes. I don't crop a lot or print larger than 8x10 except some 10x14.

I realize the new 5DIII has some features that might be beneficial to my described work above, but I need some feedback from the experienced folks here to help me rationalize the $$$$'s for the new 5DIII. I was never tempted by the 5DmkII because of the focusing benefits of the 7D.

So, open up and lead me in the right direction. If I am going to the poor house with a FF I want it to fill a much justified need.

Many thanks.
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5DM3 for video?

Hi all.

I currently shoot with the 60D and have to deal with a lot of low light shooting. By chance, does anyone have a t2i/60d and 5D, and have you noticed a difference say, using the same lenses on either camera and notice if the 5D makes a significant difference in low light shooting?

I am currently trying to figure out how to get the absolute best low light performance out of my camera. Yes, I know of the native ISOs, and I bough neat video, but I am wondering if getting the Mk3 might help me up my game as well. Of course, that same money could get me another cam (maybe T4i) and another lens or two. Just trying to figure out what is the wisest thing to do!
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Help Me Choose The Best Lens

J
I have been a long time reader, but haven't really posted much, but I am in a situation where I would love the feedback of you guys who have a lot more knowledge than I do on particular lenses.

I currently shoot senior portraits and wedding's. my current lineup consists of a 5d Mark 2, 50L, 85 1.8, 135L, 100L IS Macro, and 70-300L. My plan is to sell the 70-300L, I love the lens, but it doesn't fit my purposes much, and I am a fan of the narrow DOF & Natural Light. So my plan is to purchase one of two lenses.

Canon 70-200L 2.8 IS II

OR

Canon 85mm 1.2 II

I am wondering what you guys see as the bigger priority. A large part of me says the 70-200 for the versatility and fitting in an area I will be leaving with the loss of the 70-300. The other part is fixed on primes, I love them, I know some will say I need a wide prime then, but my 50 I find very versatile. I love the color on the images ive seen with the 85L and im wondering what you would think would be the best option. I understand I have the 85 1.8 already, but I really want the highest quality possible. I would love to hear your feedback. Thanks in advance.
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5D3 may not have real 1DX AF

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From NL:"Although the AF in the 5D2 replacement is based on the same sensor layout as the 1D X, it is a 'simplified' version."

So basically all we know is will have the AF points in the same spots as the 1DX but there is no saying that the AF sensor has to be as accurate or sensitive or that their have to be as many x-points, or that it will do f/8 AF if they add that to the 1DX or that it will use the same AI Sevo logic or focus as quickly. Heck it could be Rebel level AF logic and quality only expanded to a ton more points.

Wow, I hope Canon knows what they are doing.
$3500 and the same MP count and they can't even toss us their best AF effort?? Nikon way upped the MP count and gives it their best AF effort and perhaps for $500 less....

Seems like Canon Marketing Dingbats 1 - Brilliant Canon Engineers 0 once again....
Hope not. Hope by simplified they just mean some very minor feature removed from full on 1DX AF and it won't be much of a big deal, but just knowing what Canon has done in the past....

I just hope they know this needs utterly kick-ass AF and high fps if they want $3000-$3500 and don't want the D800 to make it look silly.
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