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08-05-2013, 05:20 PM
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08-05-2013, 05:55 PM
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Well I'm 140 pounds lol it's heavy enough. The lighter the better. And with the current sales, it's a steal to get a nice tripod that'll last a lifetime.
08-06-2013, 11:42 AM
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Tripod and ballhead should be here Thursday, I'm so excited 
08-06-2013, 03:43 PM
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Good read about Lenses most often needing repairs.
http://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2013...data-2012-2013
http://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2013...data-2012-2013
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08-06-2013, 03:57 PM
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Interesting to at least see the insides of lenses. Very cool. 
08-07-2013, 02:57 PM
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so, the Eye-Fi Mobi SD card finally arrived. Pretty cool. The setup couldn't be any easier. There's a slight delay transferring, but not too bad. Although I have a feeling it's going to be a battery drainer.
I just took this with my NEX-5N from the balcony and came out pretty good. Yes, I know my smartphone has a camera, but there are occasions when you just need something better and instant at the same time
http://www.flickr.com/photos/57553669@N03/9458672875/http://www.flickr.com/photos/57553669@N03/9458672875/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/57553669@N03/, on Flickr
I just took this with my NEX-5N from the balcony and came out pretty good. Yes, I know my smartphone has a camera, but there are occasions when you just need something better and instant at the same time
http://www.flickr.com/photos/57553669@N03/9458672875/http://www.flickr.com/photos/57553669@N03/9458672875/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/57553669@N03/, on Flickr
08-07-2013, 03:23 PM
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oh crap if I had some extra dough I'd buy this right now...... 
BigValueInc is selling brand new Canon EF 24-105 f/4L IS lenses for $659. That’s nearly a $500 savings.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI...m=300919803763
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI...m=300919803763
08-07-2013, 03:43 PM
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New?! Holy shit! That's amazing.
It is a beautiful lens, I adore mine.
It is a beautiful lens, I adore mine.
08-07-2013, 04:34 PM
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New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable). Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. See the seller's listing for full details.
08-07-2013, 04:41 PM
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apparently the lenses are separated from the kit. some come with warranty cards some do not. if it does not, you can register it for warranty with Canon, since it is still a 'new' lens.
http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/ind...?topic=10726.0
http://photo.net/canon-eos-digital-camera-forum/00ZtaE
http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/ind...?topic=10726.0
http://photo.net/canon-eos-digital-camera-forum/00ZtaE
08-07-2013, 04:53 PM
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apparently the lenses are separated from the kit. some come with warranty cards some do not. if it does not, you can register it for warranty with Canon, since it is still a 'new' lens.
http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/ind...?topic=10726.0
http://photo.net/canon-eos-digital-camera-forum/00ZtaE
http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/ind...?topic=10726.0
http://photo.net/canon-eos-digital-camera-forum/00ZtaE
Canon knows what serial numbers are for what market. If what they are selling are not items MEANT for the North American market. Canon will not honor warranty, NOR will they fix the item if you say you will pay for it.
Just read information from one of the links. If it is Canon NA item, they should put it in the listing.
Again too good to be true, and I would not buy it.
08-07-2013, 05:01 PM
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# of times I've needed and used Canon warranty work on any of my equipment in the past 10 years: 0
I'd buy it just for the savings. If it needed repair, I can take it to the local camera shop (which I have done a couple of times).
I'd buy it just for the savings. If it needed repair, I can take it to the local camera shop (which I have done a couple of times).
08-07-2013, 05:03 PM
#6573
oh well! You're lucky enough to have someone local. And if they can't fix it, they'd have to go to Canon, and again if not a NA item, may not get fixed.
08-07-2013, 05:05 PM
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I guess what we are saying here is, there is a risk here. If you want to take it, you potentially won't have as many options, if you have trouble. But if you take it and DON'T have trouble (which is also possible) - then you've saved a lot of money.
08-07-2013, 05:10 PM
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That's all I'm stating. Canon doesn't eff with grey market items. Hell Nikon's market is Canada and US. So they won't fix items in the US, made for Canada and vise versa.
08-09-2013, 08:52 AM
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08-13-2013, 01:26 PM
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http://www.canonrumors.com/2013/08/d...ark-ii-eos-6d/
Sweet dual ISo for 5d2 and 6d.
If you don't know, the custom firmware enables dual use of ISO. Basically uses iso100 for some vertical lines and 1600 for others. This feature that's there in hardware but basically turned off/not used. Essentially allowing 14 stops of dynamic range.
Original article about the 5d3 and 7d
http://www.canonrumors.com/2013/07/m...e-to-14-stops/
Sweet dual ISo for 5d2 and 6d.
If you don't know, the custom firmware enables dual use of ISO. Basically uses iso100 for some vertical lines and 1600 for others. This feature that's there in hardware but basically turned off/not used. Essentially allowing 14 stops of dynamic range.
Original article about the 5d3 and 7d
http://www.canonrumors.com/2013/07/m...e-to-14-stops/
08-13-2013, 03:58 PM
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You can buy a Nikon "complete set".
It comes with a 8% discount. it only cost
$82,744
Nikon D4
AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm F2.8G ED
AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm F4G ED VR
AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm F2.8G ED
AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm F4G ED VR
AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm F2.8G ED VR II
AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm F4G ED VR
AF-S NIKKOR 80-400mm F4.5-5.6G ED VR
AF-S NIKKOR 200-400mm F4G ED VR II
AF-S NIKKOR 24mm F1.4G ED
AF-S NIKKOR 28mm F1.8G
AF-S NIKKOR 35mm F1.4G
AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60mm F2.8G ED
AF-S NIKKOR 85mm F1.4G
AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm F2.8G IF-ED
AF-S NIKKOR 200mm F2G ED VR II
AF-S NIKKOR 300mm F2.8G ED VR II
AF-S NIKKOR 400mm F2.8G ED VR
AF-S NIKKOR 500mm F4G ED VR
AF-S NIKKOR 600mm F4G ED VR
AF-S NIKKOR 800mm F5.6E FL ED VR
A Canon full set from Japan, converted is 101,960
EOS-1D X
EF8-15mm F4L Fisheye USM
EF16-35mm F2.8L II USM
EF17-40mm F4L USM
EF24-70mm F2.8L II USM
EF24-70mm F4L IS USM
EF24-105mm F4L IS USM
EF28-300mm F3.5-5.6L IS USM
EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
EF70-200mm F4L IS USM
EF70-300mm F4-5.6L IS USM
EF100-400mm F4.5-5.6L IS USM
EF200-400mm F4L IS USM Extender 1.4 ×
EF14mm F2.8L II USM
EF24mm F1.4L II USM
EF35mm F1.4L USM
EF50mm F1.2L USM
EF85mm F1.2LII USM
EF135mm F2L USM
EF200mm F2.8L II USM
EF200mm F2L IS USM
EF300mm F2.8L IS II USM
EF300mm F4L IS USM
EF400mm F2.8L IS II USM
EF400mm F5.6L USM
EF500mm F4L IS II USM
EF600mm F4L IS II USM
EF800mm F5.6L IS USM
EF100mm F2.8L macro IS USM
EF180mm F3.5L Macro USM
It comes with a 8% discount. it only cost
$82,744
Nikon D4
AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm F2.8G ED
AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm F4G ED VR
AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm F2.8G ED
AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm F4G ED VR
AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm F2.8G ED VR II
AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm F4G ED VR
AF-S NIKKOR 80-400mm F4.5-5.6G ED VR
AF-S NIKKOR 200-400mm F4G ED VR II
AF-S NIKKOR 24mm F1.4G ED
AF-S NIKKOR 28mm F1.8G
AF-S NIKKOR 35mm F1.4G
AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60mm F2.8G ED
AF-S NIKKOR 85mm F1.4G
AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm F2.8G IF-ED
AF-S NIKKOR 200mm F2G ED VR II
AF-S NIKKOR 300mm F2.8G ED VR II
AF-S NIKKOR 400mm F2.8G ED VR
AF-S NIKKOR 500mm F4G ED VR
AF-S NIKKOR 600mm F4G ED VR
AF-S NIKKOR 800mm F5.6E FL ED VR
A Canon full set from Japan, converted is 101,960
EOS-1D X
EF8-15mm F4L Fisheye USM
EF16-35mm F2.8L II USM
EF17-40mm F4L USM
EF24-70mm F2.8L II USM
EF24-70mm F4L IS USM
EF24-105mm F4L IS USM
EF28-300mm F3.5-5.6L IS USM
EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
EF70-200mm F4L IS USM
EF70-300mm F4-5.6L IS USM
EF100-400mm F4.5-5.6L IS USM
EF200-400mm F4L IS USM Extender 1.4 ×
EF14mm F2.8L II USM
EF24mm F1.4L II USM
EF35mm F1.4L USM
EF50mm F1.2L USM
EF85mm F1.2LII USM
EF135mm F2L USM
EF200mm F2.8L II USM
EF200mm F2L IS USM
EF300mm F2.8L IS II USM
EF300mm F4L IS USM
EF400mm F2.8L IS II USM
EF400mm F5.6L USM
EF500mm F4L IS II USM
EF600mm F4L IS II USM
EF800mm F5.6L IS USM
EF100mm F2.8L macro IS USM
EF180mm F3.5L Macro USM
08-13-2013, 04:05 PM
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08-13-2013, 04:09 PM
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Shut up and take my money!
08-13-2013, 04:14 PM
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Isn't this porn?? I thought we couldn't post that on Azine.
08-13-2013, 04:50 PM
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I shoot people
I can see some very wealthy (spoiled) kid: "...so, dad, I'm thinking of taking up photography... you spent 'that' much on a solid gold toilet seat anyways..."
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08-13-2013, 08:09 PM
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And people bitched for years that nikon was more expensive than Canon 
08-13-2013, 08:57 PM
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08-13-2013, 11:45 PM
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yea 29 vs 20. plus that butt expensive 200-400 1.4x lens is in there.
08-14-2013, 09:34 AM
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Too much overlap in the Canon list too.
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08-17-2013, 02:21 PM
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No but I'm logged in all the time.
08-17-2013, 03:15 PM
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I shoot people
No, there's a little bit of hassle when I was logging in for the first time on mobile devices, but after I log in and let the browser "remember" the password, then I never have problems
On the desktop, I never have problems
On the desktop, I never have problems
08-18-2013, 10:13 PM
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all work and no play
I took a hike today with the family to an incredible 100' cascade, while I was there a group of people started rappelling down the face of it. I thought that would be great for perspective, so I went to take my CPL off to speed up my shutter speed a bit....and dropped the fucking thing in the sand/rocks. Put a big bullseye right in the middle of it.
08-19-2013, 08:52 AM
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sucks!
even worse, I went through my pictures from there this morning....and I didnt like a single one upon first inspection
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08-19-2013, 05:30 PM
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Sorry for your loss
I say keep using it. someone probably paid $1.99 for an iPhone hipster filter that looks just like that on a pic.
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08-20-2013, 10:57 PM
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sorry to hear about that Walsh!
ran into this sequence of varying apertures I had done a while ago and made it into an animation - its the 7D + Sigma 50mm 1.4
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/delobbo/9560988462/" title="Aperture Animation demo by Rasidel Slika, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7373/9560988462_2782826e04_o.gif" width="1280" height="853" alt="Aperture Animation demo"></a>
ran into this sequence of varying apertures I had done a while ago and made it into an animation - its the 7D + Sigma 50mm 1.4
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/delobbo/9560988462/" title="Aperture Animation demo by Rasidel Slika, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7373/9560988462_2782826e04_o.gif" width="1280" height="853" alt="Aperture Animation demo"></a>
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08-20-2013, 11:00 PM
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don't ask me why there is a greenish cross-processing tint fluctuating in the frames, I thought I had processed all of them equally but I think I messed something up - I didn't spend too much time on it
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08-20-2013, 11:07 PM
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08-21-2013, 12:24 AM
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Really cool!!
08-21-2013, 11:17 AM
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