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11-25-2012, 11:19 AM
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if you're willing to go used, its already here. pick up a 1st generation Canon 5D 
still an excellent body that takes fantastic images
still an excellent body that takes fantastic images
11-25-2012, 11:24 AM
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Oooo. Good idea. I have a $500 amazon gift card burning a hole in my pocket so maybe I can find a used one via amazon. 5Ds are going for ~650 used ($1100 refurb) and mark IIs are going for $1500 used. Is the mark II that big of a jump over the 5D?
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11-25-2012, 12:42 PM
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If you shoot more low light, then id say try to stretch for the mkII,
only differences i can think of off the top of my head are the larger higher res LCD screen, the sensor and the ability to record video.
only differences i can think of off the top of my head are the larger higher res LCD screen, the sensor and the ability to record video.
11-25-2012, 01:48 PM
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The only thing I just realized, which I should have realized sooner, that my lenses from my current XTi will produce serious vignetting on full frame cameras. I don't have thaaaaat much invested in lessees (~$500-600), but it would be a shame to lose it. So maybe I would be better served by a T3i or T4i. Sounds like I have some thinking to do
11-25-2012, 08:04 PM
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11-26-2012, 02:28 PM
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11-26-2012, 02:38 PM
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I don't think he's selling it anymore now that his wife wants a DSLR 
11-27-2012, 07:49 PM
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11-27-2012, 08:00 PM
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t3 and t4 = both are excellent cameras
11-27-2012, 08:40 PM
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11-27-2012, 08:49 PM
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You can change the * button on the back to start focus. I did it with my XTi
11-27-2012, 09:00 PM
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Trying to find that out. do you have a link or something?
11-27-2012, 09:19 PM
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11-27-2012, 09:35 PM
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12-02-2012, 06:44 PM
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DRTV does the review on the 6D
Cons:
hate the 1 AF point
1 SD card slot. (not even CF)
1/4000 maximum TV speed
4.5 fps(not really a con but coming from a 7D is a downer)
more expensive than a 5d2
Pros:
Wifi
can operate wireless through mobile device.
cheaper than 5d3
Imo. i would get a 5d2 than this.
Cons:
hate the 1 AF point
1 SD card slot. (not even CF)
1/4000 maximum TV speed
4.5 fps(not really a con but coming from a 7D is a downer)
more expensive than a 5d2
Pros:
Wifi
can operate wireless through mobile device.
cheaper than 5d3
Imo. i would get a 5d2 than this.
12-02-2012, 08:10 PM
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1 AF point?
Should be 11
Should be 11
i guess i forgot to press 1 again.
12-12-2012, 09:47 PM
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http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/Pub...ge/Comparisons
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canons next cameras need to push more than 24bits of color depth and 12 stop of dynamic range.
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canons next cameras need to push more than 24bits of color depth and 12 stop of dynamic range.
12-12-2012, 11:33 PM
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The 6D is a joke imo. if they were going that shitty of a new camera release they shouldve never released at all. Other than the Wifi, there is no point for the camera. just get a 5D2 which is cheaper.
12-19-2012, 01:13 PM
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http://www.canonrumors.com/2012/07/n...mm-coming-cr1/
A new 50mm lens on the horizon?
Over the last few days I have received a lot of hints that a new EF 50mm lens is coming down the pipeline. There are even reports of people shooting with the new lens and that it may have appeared on an updated Canon price list (I would love to see the price list). The retail price is said to be $849 on an “EF 50 f/1.4 II”.
We recently reported that an IS version of the focal length exists in prototype form. It’s pretty normal to have multiple versions of a lens.
There’s always a risk with price lists and typos, and we have seen a lens appear on a price list before it was announced. The announcement came 6 months later, so this may not be an imminent thing. The good news is that there is a lot of chatter about the focal length going around.
Over the last few days I have received a lot of hints that a new EF 50mm lens is coming down the pipeline. There are even reports of people shooting with the new lens and that it may have appeared on an updated Canon price list (I would love to see the price list). The retail price is said to be $849 on an “EF 50 f/1.4 II”.
We recently reported that an IS version of the focal length exists in prototype form. It’s pretty normal to have multiple versions of a lens.
There’s always a risk with price lists and typos, and we have seen a lens appear on a price list before it was announced. The announcement came 6 months later, so this may not be an imminent thing. The good news is that there is a lot of chatter about the focal length going around.
12-23-2012, 10:58 PM
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Rubin (or Synth, Chod, or anyone else who picked one up that I'm not remembering), after living with the Mk III a while, how are you liking it? Worth the $$$? Looks like I can pick one up for $3K right now, and I'm thinking of pulling the trigger. And probably selling one of the 7D's.
12-24-2012, 12:58 AM
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Rubin (or Synth, Chod, or anyone else who picked one up that I'm not remembering), after living with the Mk III a while, how are you liking it? Worth the $$$? Looks like I can pick one up for $3K right now, and I'm thinking of pulling the trigger. And probably selling one of the 7D's.
Although, I am a tad annoyed by the 6D. Mainly the noise test they did. Did you see it? I don't know what exactly is different about it, but if that test can be trusted (I don't see why not) - it seems like a pretty big difference somewhere. That being said, the 6D does lack in a good number of very important areas, such as AF. The AF on the 5D3 my gosh it's good. You have 7D's so you know about good AF. The 5D3's AF is similar, but improved. I don't think I would ever recommend the 6D over 5D3. But you should look into it yourself. Doing wedding photography, I think you'd need the AF of the 5D3. Any other questions just ask.
12-24-2012, 07:06 AM
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I'm actually thinking of offloading it. I can give the wife my Sigma 24-60 and get myself a 24-105. I was planning to list it after I get home from the steam train run Im going to in 2 weeks, wanted to use it on a backup body
12-24-2012, 08:11 AM
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The 5D3 is frickin' bad ass. It's so good that I don't use it much, if that makes any sense (??). It's like, I feel like it's overkill for most things. And having other cameras, I'd rather use them. It's kind of weird. It's a powerhouse for sure.
Although, I am a tad annoyed by the 6D. Mainly the noise test they did. Did you see it? I don't know what exactly is different about it, but if that test can be trusted (I don't see why not) - it seems like a pretty big difference somewhere. That being said, the 6D does lack in a good number of very important areas, such as AF. The AF on the 5D3 my gosh it's good. You have 7D's so you know about good AF. The 5D3's AF is similar, but improved. I don't think I would ever recommend the 6D over 5D3. But you should look into it yourself. Doing wedding photography, I think you'd need the AF of the 5D3. Any other questions just ask.
Although, I am a tad annoyed by the 6D. Mainly the noise test they did. Did you see it? I don't know what exactly is different about it, but if that test can be trusted (I don't see why not) - it seems like a pretty big difference somewhere. That being said, the 6D does lack in a good number of very important areas, such as AF. The AF on the 5D3 my gosh it's good. You have 7D's so you know about good AF. The 5D3's AF is similar, but improved. I don't think I would ever recommend the 6D over 5D3. But you should look into it yourself. Doing wedding photography, I think you'd need the AF of the 5D3. Any other questions just ask.
I don't really understand the 6D. I'll look into it a little more, but yes the AF is a big thing for me. Even the 7D fails in low light more than I think it should. I'm sure some part of that is that my favorite lens is the 50L which is known for its focus shift issues, but it happens with all of them.
If you never use it, wanna sell it?
12-24-2012, 10:37 AM
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Thanks, Rubin. I'm not sure I do understand...you just like the challenge of the others?
I don't really understand the 6D. I'll look into it a little more, but yes the AF is a big thing for me. Even the 7D fails in low light more than I think it should. I'm sure some part of that is that my favorite lens is the 50L which is known for its focus shift issues, but it happens with all of them.
If you never use it, wanna sell it?
I don't really understand the 6D. I'll look into it a little more, but yes the AF is a big thing for me. Even the 7D fails in low light more than I think it should. I'm sure some part of that is that my favorite lens is the 50L which is known for its focus shift issues, but it happens with all of them.
If you never use it, wanna sell it?
12-24-2012, 12:02 PM
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Alright....whats up with the 6d?
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12-24-2012, 02:08 PM
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12-24-2012, 02:19 PM
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Pros
Wifi capablity. can shoot with a android or apple phone.
Cons
One SD card slot.(Good for people coming from the Rebel series.) Most XXD or XD camera shooters are on CF cards. and the fact there is only 1 slot.
11 AF points(1 of them are cross type)
More Expensive than a 5D2
1/4000 Maximum shutter speed
No joystick(well i like the joystick)
Wifi capablity. can shoot with a android or apple phone.
Cons
One SD card slot.(Good for people coming from the Rebel series.) Most XXD or XD camera shooters are on CF cards. and the fact there is only 1 slot.
11 AF points(1 of them are cross type)
More Expensive than a 5D2
1/4000 Maximum shutter speed
No joystick(well i like the joystick)
12-24-2012, 02:25 PM
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5D2 is officially discontinued.
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12-24-2012, 02:42 PM
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6D is a joke imo.
It really makes Canon look like they are grasping at straws for that one.
It really makes Canon look like they are grasping at straws for that one.