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    Kase Wolverine Magnetic Filter System Review...

    After researching for quite a bit, I finally bit the bullet and purchased the Kase Wolverine Magnetic System. I initially ordered the 82mm set (Adapter, CPL, 0.9 GND, 3.0 ND) to accommodate my RF 15-35mm and EF 24-70mm lenses which both have 82mm filter threads. ($381 at B&H - no tax with B&H...
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    Magnetic Filter Recommendations?

    Anyone have any experience using magnetic filter systems (Freewell, Kase, others?!) I have been using screw in filters (most B&W) for a while now with good results. Although I am too lazy to transition over to the plate (Lee or similar) systems, I find the magnetic systems intriguing. Any...
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    Gitzo Mini Traveler Tripod Arca Clamp

    Just wanted to post on my experience replacing the clamp on the Gitzo Mini Traveler Tabletop Tripod. I loved the tripod, but would have loved for it to include a compact arca swiss clamp. I researched and saw that it was possible to swap out the current fixed clamp for a compact arca one. I...
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    Gitzo Legende Tripod GK1545T-RTI Review -Indiegogo

    I received my Gitzo GK1545T-RTI Legende Tripod earlier today and wanted to post a quick review, both on the tripod and the crowdfunding experience. I hope this will help others in making future decisions involving Gitzo and/or Indiegogo.... Like many others, when I first heard about this...
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    3 Legged Thing (3LT) Tripod Ballhead

    I wanted to know if anyone has experience using a 3LT Ballheads. I have a Gitzo 1545T that I am happy with for my landscape photography adventures, but I haven't been able to find a ballhead I love yet. I've used a Sunway Foto 28/36, Photoclam 30, Gitzo GH1382QD, Markins Q3i and finally the...
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    Gitzo on Indiegogo - Will you be getting one?

    The Gitzo Legende Tripod/Backpack is live in Indiegogo. Tripod/Backpack/Mini Tripod is $699 ($1227 MSRP), Tripod is $519 ($799 MSRP), Backpack is $179 ($229 MSRP) and Tripod/Backpack combo is $679 ($1028 MSRP). https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/gitzo-legende-camera-backpack-and-tripod#/...
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    How do you sell your gear?

    For those of you who sell/trade gear...how do you sell/trade them? Ebay - Safe and reliable, but fees can be rough. Insertion fees are minimal, but the final value fee of 10% is high. Paypal fee is an additional 3% bringing your total fees to 13%. I tend to sell smaller items there.... lens...
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    Some insight on the Canon EOS R5 from Canon's Product Marketing Specialist...

    "Which makes sense because in film days we had the EOS 5, then with digital DSLRs we had the 5D, and now we've got the R5 now. So it's all the same sort of level." https://www.techradar.com/news/why-buy-a-canon-eos-r5-canon-answers-our-questions-about-its-next-big-camera
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    Canon 24-70 II - New - $1120 - Frys.com

    Fry's has the Canon 24-70mm II for $1119.30 after using code 2288 at checkout. May be grey market? Great deal...I just grabbed mine used a few weeks ago for $1150 and I thought that was a fair price?! https://www.frys.com/product/8690640?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG
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    Canon Loan Evaluation Return Stolen/Missing during FedEx Shipment!!

    I am not sure if I am posting this in the correct forum, but I wanted to share my story in the event others (hopefully not) find themselves in a similar situation. I currently own a 5D IV along with a few L lenses which I have been extremely happy with. With the release of the EOS RP, I was...
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    What laptop do you use for photo editing?

    I have a Lenovo y700 (4K, i7-6700HQ, 16GB Ram, 256 GB SSD and GTX 960 4GB Video Card) which I use for casual gaming, photo editing and minor video editing. Due to sub-par color accuracy I sometimes connect it to my external monitor (QHD) for editing. I am looking into getting a new laptop for...
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    Lenses and Locations for San Francisco Trip...

    Hi everyone Next week I will be in San Francisco on business and should have some downtime (Most of the day Sunday and after 4-5 PM from Monday through Wednesday). Any recommendations on lenses to bring? I have 16-35 f4, 24-70 f2.8, 100mm Macro, 70-200 f4 and Sigma 50 f1.4 ART. I could take...
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    B&H to start collecting taxes in NJ... Was good while it lasted...

    One of the perks of living/shipping to NJ now gone... Important Message to New Jersey Customers Dear customer, B&H is expanding its distribution network to better serve our customers and will soon operate a fulfillment center in the state of New Jersey. Our new facility will allow us to...
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    5D Mark IV - $3199 !!!

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/401201438202?rmvSB=true Electronics Valley offering "Import Model w/ 1 Yr Seller Warranty" 99/7% + Feedback (29,431) Free Economy shipping from New Jersey.
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    5D4 ISO Test Shots

    Not sure if this is helpful but here are some test shots with the 5D4 with a 24-70mm f/2.8 I at 50mm, f/8 and varying shutter speeds. Tripod, Large JPEGs, Custom WB. ISOs: ISO F-stop Shutter 32000 f/8 1/20 25600 f/8 1/15 12800 f/8...
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    Lenses to Washington DC?

    Hi Everyone Taking a trip down to Washington DC for Easter Weekend...Cherry Blossoms!!! I have a 5D III and a G1X (wife will be manning/womanning?). I have a... 16-35mm/4 IS, 24-70mm/2.8 I, sigma 50mm/1.4, 70-200mmf/4 IS, 100mm/2.8 non IS, and a 300f/4 IS. I am definitely taking the...
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    Canon 16-35mm f/4 Lens Cleaning Issues

    Recently got a Canon 16-35mm f/4 Lens which I love. The only issue is that it seems a lot harder to clean when using a microfober cloth as opposed to my other lenses. I have a 24-70mm I, 70-200 f4 and 300mm f4 (UB Code) which all clean easily. When cleaning the 16-35, it seems like the dust...
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    Used Gear stories....

    Hi everyone... I know there are tons of places for used gear. I have had experience with Ebay, Fred Miranda, Craigslist, Canon Direct, Lens Authority, KEH, B&H and Adorama...Where do you get from? I have had all good to great experiences with all. Paypal offers some security (except if you...
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    17-40 ---> 16-35 f4

    Hi everyone... Tomorrow I hope to be getting a 16-35mm f/4. I currently have the 17-40 which I have been more or less happy with and has served me well over the past few years. I owned a 16-35mm f/2.8 II for a short period of time, but decided to sell it because I could not justify the price...
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    PhotoClam 33 w/ Gitzo 1541T

    Recently picked up the Photoclam 33 for about $80 FS on Ebay. I have been keeping my eye on good travel bullheads for a while and considered Markins, PhotoClam, Sunwayfoto and Sirui. RRS area great from what I here, but a bit too big for a Gitzo 1541T. I tried the Sunwayfoto 36II, which was...