and yes, take photos is at the top of the list. But along with starting afma, attacking the neck strap, adjust my insurance coverages, and learning how to adjust the settings intuitively so I don't have to think about it when I'm taking pictures... what else should be on the list?
5d mkiii comes in the mail today... what should be on my to do list...
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First thing I do upon getting or upgrading a camera is to take pictures...basically to make sure everything is functioning like it should. Also helps me get comfortable with it so when I need to use it, the "learning curve" has been greatly reduced or eliminated...
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ahab1372 said:spend some time reading the manual :especially about the AF
I load the manuals as PDF on my phone so that I can read when I have time in between (like on the train)
Definitely this, the AF has a lot more features on the 5d3 than most any other Canon other than the 1D series or the 7D.
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I check the AFMA of my lenses right away. That will tell me if there is a serious issue with AF accuracy, or if I just need to tweak the settings to match each lens.
Generally, most lenses ate pretty close, but there are always some that need a significant AFMA.
Don't worry about image sharpness until you do the AFMA. I did it the same day my Camera arrived.
I'd also consider buying a backup battery. They do die unexpectedly, and just at a critical time.
Generally, most lenses ate pretty close, but there are always some that need a significant AFMA.
Don't worry about image sharpness until you do the AFMA. I did it the same day my Camera arrived.
I'd also consider buying a backup battery. They do die unexpectedly, and just at a critical time.
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Go out and take some pictures and enjoy it ;D
FYI: My first 5D III had a faint vertical line that was visible on solid backgrounds. I first noticed it, in the blue sky, while photographing some birds. I later photographed other solid backgrounds and the line was consistently visible, so I exchanged it for another.
You might also try some high ISO shots on a dark background to see how many bright red or blue pixels you have and see if there are any large clusters. I expect you will find stuck pixels on most cameras, especially at high ISO, but if it looks like your camera has the measles or there are large clusters, then you might want to exchange it.
FYI: My first 5D III had a faint vertical line that was visible on solid backgrounds. I first noticed it, in the blue sky, while photographing some birds. I later photographed other solid backgrounds and the line was consistently visible, so I exchanged it for another.
You might also try some high ISO shots on a dark background to see how many bright red or blue pixels you have and see if there are any large clusters. I expect you will find stuck pixels on most cameras, especially at high ISO, but if it looks like your camera has the measles or there are large clusters, then you might want to exchange it.
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jdramirez said:
I find that Reikan FoCal is easier and more accurate than trying to do it manually by looking at a monitor to see which photo of a series has the best focus. It does take some time for the initial setup, you need to print some targets at high resolution, load the software on a laptop, etc. I had all that done in advance, so it was quick for me, but might take you a while. Reikan is planning to come out with Version 2 this fall or early next year, so there is a risk when buying version one and a major upgrade then comes out 3 months later.
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