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It’s a fact that you attract more attention by pointing out the negative, whether they really exist or not. But I still don't understand people's obsession with gear over technique. I am certain most of the world's prized photographers could have been achieved with lower grade camera than 5d2, 5d3, d700 or d800, etc...
I bought one of the first's Nikon 1DX (equivalent to D3) when it was the hottest new digital DSLR on earth thinking that's what I needed because I loved photography so much, but it wasn't until I began to focus on technique and less on gear that my stuff started to improve. I switched to Canon since then, not because of quality, by because they have and continue to have (in my opinion) a more user friendly menu system and camera controls.
FYI, I just received my 5D3 and like most of you, love my gear, but 80% of my focus is still on technique, plus my choice is easy since my glass is Canon.
I have yet to hear one world renowned photographer tout one brand over another, BECAUSE THEY GET IT!
I bought one of the first's Nikon 1DX (equivalent to D3) when it was the hottest new digital DSLR on earth thinking that's what I needed because I loved photography so much, but it wasn't until I began to focus on technique and less on gear that my stuff started to improve. I switched to Canon since then, not because of quality, by because they have and continue to have (in my opinion) a more user friendly menu system and camera controls.
FYI, I just received my 5D3 and like most of you, love my gear, but 80% of my focus is still on technique, plus my choice is easy since my glass is Canon.
I have yet to hear one world renowned photographer tout one brand over another, BECAUSE THEY GET IT!
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neuroanatomist said:BillyBean said:
His concerns seem, to me, to be incapable of holding even hot air.
But for this particular brass tack...
Thanks ! This is exactly the type of informed response I wanted to see. Love him or loath him, Ken does get read, especially by newbies, and I'm afraid I don't have enough knowledge (yet) to tell whether he is mistaken or not, so your input is very helpful indeed...
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I tried to read his "review" but I just can't do it. I'm sorry, I just can't stand this guy. His gripes are so... I try not to use the word dumb... perhaps petty? It's not even that he's pro Nikon. There are other pro bloggers that are obviously pro Nikon that I still find entertaining. But when he says that the most advanced AF system out right now is "too complicated"... I just can't listen to him.
Especially with the set up of the AF system is generally the same as the 7D's (but with more points) and I've been using that AF system with all it's modes (mostly single point) all the time with no real problems...
I'm not even smart and have learned it, studied it, practiced with it and made good use of it. :
Especially with the set up of the AF system is generally the same as the 7D's (but with more points) and I've been using that AF system with all it's modes (mostly single point) all the time with no real problems...
I'm not even smart and have learned it, studied it, practiced with it and made good use of it. :
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i am only going to say one thing ken rockwell shoots jpeg can you really take anything he says seriously lol
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Ken Rockwell reviews often put a smile on my face. My favourite quote from this one is:
"The EOS iTR (Intelligent Tracking and Recognition) recognizes subjects based on face and color and employs AF points to continue to track subjects while moving. I presume Japanese faces are given priority."
To Canon autofocus algorithms, all white people look alike...
"The EOS iTR (Intelligent Tracking and Recognition) recognizes subjects based on face and color and employs AF points to continue to track subjects while moving. I presume Japanese faces are given priority."
To Canon autofocus algorithms, all white people look alike...
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bornshooter said:
Generally, I agree with you, but I suspect others will get confused by the autofocus too. If you are coming from a long line of 1? and 5? series Canon's then maybe not, but we don't all fit that category.
Sure, Ken is the tabloid newspaper of the camera world, but even they have a point occasionally... if you can ignore the naked ladies on page 3...
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I don't normally weigh in on this, but Rockwell is patently incorrect on several things but the most glaring to me is this comment:
"A huge defect in the 5D Mark III's AF system is that no longer can I switch among the AF modes I use with one click, without stopping or taking my eye from my subject."
It's one of the things I love about the MK3!! I actually read the manual, and if Rockwell had done the same, he'd see that he can tap the focus button on the back and the wheel near the shutter will scroll backwards and forwards through the auto focus options. No need to look away from the viewfinder.
Regardless of his thoughts, I'm loving mine. The performance is fantastic and in just a few minutes, it's set up exactly the way I want and the images are stunning.
"A huge defect in the 5D Mark III's AF system is that no longer can I switch among the AF modes I use with one click, without stopping or taking my eye from my subject."
It's one of the things I love about the MK3!! I actually read the manual, and if Rockwell had done the same, he'd see that he can tap the focus button on the back and the wheel near the shutter will scroll backwards and forwards through the auto focus options. No need to look away from the viewfinder.
Regardless of his thoughts, I'm loving mine. The performance is fantastic and in just a few minutes, it's set up exactly the way I want and the images are stunning.
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