I just discovered that one of my lenses focuses low and to the left instead of dead center.

Have any of you guys had to get a lens calibrated for focus issues?
Send back to Canon for adjustment or try a local camera shop?

 

What auto focus setting are you on?

 

I don't know what you mean? Autofocus setting?

 

Maybe you mean "One Shot, AI Servo, AI Focus" etc....I am in "One Shot".

 

Some cameras have that setting where YOU pick the AF point, maybe it's on that setting and it's off center and you're not aware of it

 

Oh...yeah. I am on center point focus.

 

Only one of your lenses does that?

 

lol....only one that is really noticeable. Is this a common thing? What do you do about it?

 

The only time i had that issue with AF was my 50 1.4, But i always had some type of AF problem with the 50mm. It could be the lens but it was bought new. I have just dealt with it and used it in MF mode .


On a side note: I noticed how quickly how i need more power using bigger softboxes now. Now i have to look at more powerful units.

 

for portable/on location purposes? If not, I'd say look for a used Alienbees B800, to be mobile you'd still need a battery pack, which can add up

 

Yea, i was looking into it, as well as the Camulet 300B with battery pack. In the end, im probably still looking for a bare bulb setup just because of its size.

 

I also looked into the Einstein Unit just because it has a modeling light with it. but thats if i really feel like splurging.

 

The Alienbees series has modeling light too

 

ah ok. good to know.

 

if anyone want to hire him... here's the actual link
http://utica.craigslist.org/pho/3524046277.html

 

because his mom and friends say he's good... he must be good lol

 

totally good.

 

Totally hiring him!

 

personally, I think he's just looking to crash a wedding, free booze, and hit on the bridesmaids

 

Prices for Cheetah CL-180 are in for pre ordering.

http://www.cheetahstand.net/2013/02/...on-feb-162013/

 

is $125 for a used Manfrotto 190XPROB with 804RC2 good price? 9/10 condition

I currently have a very old Manfrotto 190 something, I think it's from the 80's... it works fine but I hate the way you tighten and loosen the legs, it's the (very) old style, where you have to turn the knobs... kinda annoying when I'm trying to setup for something and when taking it down.

 

well the tripod alone is 120.

 

has the wing nuts?

not the flip locks?


if so then nvm i dont want it.

 

my current tripod has the old style non flip locks

 

Great news for photo threads.

We now have personal control over image sizes on Acurazine. You can even control how images open, if you click on them to enlarge.

Settings, Edit Options, "The Image Resizer". I have set mine, for instance, to 1800 wide because I am at 1920 wide and that gives space on the left for the user info etc and I see the image at a good size.

Also the default was changed back to 1024 (it was 950 for a while).

 

Shweet!

 

Thanks for the info on the Cheetah flash - I will definitely be going that route soon. Having serious flash problems Just wear and tear. And I would be so super happy to not have to deal with AA's in flashes anymore.

 

Are you talking about the battery pack or using the bare bulb flash at the club?

 

I need a new flash (again) - it's inevitable - I'll have to decide whether I want to get that flash - or get another 580 (or 600). Wish I could test it out before buying. I will definitely get the battery pack. Probably two.

 

Those flashes are really not meant to be used on a hot shoe.

Even people on POTN are question the purpose of the shoe.

No TTL metering. Just straight manual. Plus the added modifier would make it awkward to use.

 

Thanks for the info. I think I'll pickup a lightly used 580 (again). It fits the wear and tear I put on it.

 

I'm stick with my 1D2n for my Italy trip. Gonna buy a new battery thou and borrow a friends 17-40.

Should not be spending as much money on crap like I am right now.

 

i guess you can rent from borrowlenses.com and try it from there if you are really are uncertain. But ive been searching for awhile now for flashes as i kinda been obsessed with proper exposure.

 

Pretty cool feature with Olympus cameras... it's call Live Bulb or something like that

 

nifty and i see you figured it out?

 

yeah,it just wasn't showing up when I previewed the post, but when you go ahead and post the links, the videos are embedded

 

ohh that, yea its been like that for me for a while now.

 

lol this guy always bugged me for some reason, I don't know why - I don't like the way he reviews cameras, it doesn't seem useful.

so I can't help but at this

http://www.petapixel.com/2013/02/18/...-online-as-new