Any of you Canon guys familiar with the SX50? Some phenominal results with birding. Wondering if there are any other good uses....

 

Peeping tom

 

Or

 

 

great tips from a top-shelf photographer.

 

nice bag..

http://www.adorama.com/TTA2.html?gcl...FVGRPAodpncAKQ



another nice one for different purpose

http://trekpak.com/product/pelican-c...0-case-insert/

http://trekpak.com/2013/03/under-you...ekpak-outfits/

 

switched back to LR3 for my weekly photo assignments... can't be happier. only wish I would have done it sooner.

what a dog awful slow piece of LR4 is.

 

I guess im glad i didn't get LR4 then.

 

LR3 supports all your cameras?

 

 

I don't have any show issues with LR4

 

I'll only use it for the higher volume weekly gigs. Where I need the speed moving from file to file, cropping, etc.

What I did for the 5D3 files from the weekend was convert to DNG with LR4, then I can add those files to LR3. That is not a big deal to me, given its an unattended copy process. LR3 feels about 5x more responsive than LR4 doing the things I need it to do (light editing). On LR4 sometimes even moving from photo to photo takes 4-6 seconds. Getting into the crop window can take as long as 7 seconds. When I have 400-600 photos to sort through and then I have to edit 200 or so on a weekly basis, add those seconds up. It ain't fun. With LR3 those are around 1 second, it feels about instantaneous.. I just tried it with some 5D3 DNG's. Now, it may be an issue with the # of photos in my database, there are a lot.

I have both installed currently, if I am doing precise work like HDR or architecture or photoshoot type stuff I'll use LR4 no problem. But for the higher volume things, LR3 it is.

 

I just want to clarify, this is something that's worked out for me; my workflow and personal preferences are definitely not the same as yours; this is just a story of mine. Don't take it any other way.

 

oh uh, just noticed my LR4 catalog has 250k photos loaded.

I wonder if that is a factor

 

holy crap that bag must weigh a TON! My backpack has become my storage unit, and with half that it stuff it is way too heavy. Im thinking of going with a Pelican roller for storage/travel

 

I carry something like that most of the time I'm out.

 

not sure how long this is gonna last... Toshiba 3TB 64GB 7200rpm desktop drive for $115

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822149408

enter promo code EMCYTZT3084

 

I have 4 camera bags of different sizes (3 Lowepros and 1 Kata), and I have one about this size. I pick what bag to use accordingly on where I'm going and what I plan on shooting that day. I can honestly say I have a use for every one of them. When I travel between Vancouver and SoCal, I have to admit, this big one like this is what I use. when it's fully packed, it can't even fit in the overhead compartment, and technically, it's bigger than what is allowed, but I've yet to be stopped by any airport security. It goes sort of under the seat in front of me. And yes, when fully loaded, it's pretty heavy.

 

I thought this was pretty good

hm5C3Ae.jpg

 

i kept getting stuck in the middle....

 

 

can't see it

 

Lol

 

damn, GX-1 has come down sharply! it listed for $699 new, now it's $299 at Amazon...

http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-DMC-.../dp/B00604YTGG

 

Nikon Coolpix P7100 $499 list

$269 after promo code 2505524955085

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...mera.html/ap/Y

 

I do the same thing with multiple bags depending on what/where I'm going

I use my large backpack as a travel pack, and like you said, its pretty heavy...hence my thoughts of going with a Pelican roller, that and I think the added security of the Pelicans strength would be nice

 

I wouldn't mind going that route, I just don't know if they will continue allowing me to take it on board since it's hard case (assuming it won't fit in the overhead compartment)

 

there is one that will fit in an overhead, any overflow can then go into the bag which goes under the seat.

I havent had to lug the big bag through the airport, I usually limit my gear when I travel....but if I was traveling like you I would take everything too. The roller would make life a lot easier for that.

 

I'm going back to SoCal later this month, but only for a week or so this time. I'm going to try my best to keep the gear to a minimal

For one thing, this time I'm not flying out of Vancouver, but taking a bus down to Seattle (and then returning to Seattle and then bus back to Vancouver)

 

 

just read this small little detail... sold!

 

its $300 body only. i have no lenses so to get the 14-42 its $500

 

You can get it with the older 14-42 for $369 at B&H

promo code: 2505524955085

I tried it out quickly but couldn't find where to put the code maybe you'll have better luck.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...mera_with.html

 

cant find it either, but when i try to buy the black one, it says its discontinued? since when?

 

also if you just wanted to play with it you could get the body and the Canon lens adapter

 

well i wanted a more portable camera for my up coming trip. but its ok. ill just buy a new camera battery and borrow a 17-40 from my friend.

 

yeah you'd want a dedicated lens for a trip - not the lens adapter

 

now I'm looking at this.. haha


damn look at that price! for an APS-C sensor compact.

 

....totally jealous

 

oh my god, it came down $30 since last night! they are practically giving it away.

glad I didn't order last night