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Price drops inbound for current gen Canon bodies. I hope this means that the next batch with competitive sensors are coming soon!
Feeling the pressure from authorized resellers has probably forced Canon USA to significantly lower MAP (minimum advertised price) prices on the EOS 5D Mark III & EOS 6D. Both of those cameras have dropped a lot in price probably due to currency fluctuations. Beyond the price drops, Canon has also switched the mail-in rebate to an instant rebate and added the EOS 7D Mark II to that. Are these reductions enough to get people away from grey market cameras out there? I’m not sure.
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Canon EOS 5D Mark III Body $2499 ($300 drop/$300 instant rebate)
Canon EOS 5D Mark III w/24-105 f/4L IS $3099 ($300 drop/$300 instant rebate)
Canon EOS 5D Mark III w/24-70 f/4L IS $3249 ($300 drop/$300 instant rebate)
Canon EOS 6D
Canon EOS 6D Body $1399 ($100 drop/$300 instant rebate)
Canon EOS 6D w/24-105 f/3.5-5.6 IS STM $1799 ($100 drop/$300 instant rebate)
Canon EOS 6D w/24-105 f/4L IS $1999 ($100 drop/$300 instant rebate)
Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Canon EOS 7D Mark II Body $1699 ($100 instant rebate)
Canon EOS 7D Mark II w/18-135 f/3.5-5.6 IS STM $2049 ($100 instant rebate)
Canon EOS 70D
Canon EOS 70D Body $999 ($200 instant rebate)
Canon EOS 70D w/18-135 IS STM $1349 ($200 instant rebate)
Canon EOS Rebel SL1
Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Body $399 ($150 instant rebate)
Canon EOS Rebel SL1 w/18-55 IS STM $499 ($200 instant rebate)
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Standard Telephoto Prime Lens Specifications Summary
Compact, lightweight, fixed focal length standard lens for EOS cameras
Large f/1.8 maximum aperture
80mm effective focal length when attached to EOS cameras with APS-C sensors
Canon STM gear type stepping motor technology provides quiet autofocusing to support Canon’s EOS Movie Servo AF function
Improved exterior design including new focus ring placement makes it the most compact Canon EF 50mm lens ever
New metal mount for stability and ruggedness
Super Spectra Coating for minimized ghosting and flaring
Circular seven blade aperture
14-inch minimum focusing distance
0.21x maximum magnification
Canon has introduced its 430EX III-RT midrange Speedlite. This is the company's second flash to support radio-based wireless TTL (the 600EX-RT being the other), which Canon says offer longer ranges, more flexible positioning, and no line-of-sight requirement like traditional optical wireless flash systems. Unlike its more expensive sibling, the 430EX III-RT can serve only as a slave. It can be controlled using either radio or optical systems.
The 430EX III-RT is faster, smaller, and lighter than its predecessor. Other new features include refined rear controls, which include a larger LCD and new scroll wheel. In addition to tilting upward 90 degrees the flash can also rotate 150 degrees left and 180 degrees right. A catchlight panel is also included. There are now 10 custom as well as 8 personal functions.
The 430EX III-RT has the same guide number (43m at ISO 100) and zoom flash head range (24-105mm) as its predecessor.
The 430EX III-RT will be available in September for $299. A color filter, bounce adapter, and two cases will be bundled with the flash.
As expected...DR at LOW ISO the Sony smashes the Canons. High ISO the 6D STILL crushes everything. That's why the 6D is such a great star/astro camera.
As expected...DR at LOW ISO the Sony smashes the Canons. High ISO the 6D STILL crushes everything. That's why the 6D is such a great star/astro camera.
I have been out of the loop on Canon stuff, but what are the reasons why I should choose the 7DII over the 6D? And vice versa? I'm a landscape, still, and occasional portrait shooter. But with one being full frame but both at the similar prices, I'm not sure why I should choose one over the other.
I'm also asking because the Sony A7II is also in the same price range and I'm just debating on these 3 bodies.
I have been out of the loop on Canon stuff, but what are the reasons why I should choose the 7DII over the 6D? And vice versa? I'm a landscape, still, and occasional portrait shooter. But with one being full frame but both at the similar prices, I'm not sure why I should choose one over the other.
I'm also asking because the Sony A7II is also in the same price range and I'm just debating on these 3 bodies.
7D2 is faster for AF and burst but it has an APSC sensor. At higher ISO/lower light levels, the 6D will crush it in image quality. Actually for everything other than situations requiring the fast AF and fast burst the 6D will crush it in terms of image quality. If you're like me and only use the center focus point, the AF system might even be a wash. Also, the 6D can focus in low light levels that the 7D2 would need the focus assist light.
For landscape and portraits, the 6D is where you want to be. Either that or a used 5D3 (the 6D outperforms the 5D3 in IQ as well) which is a FF body with the good AF and high burst speed.
Sony has the best sensors right now so you can get stunning quality out of them. Downside is that lenses are super expensive for good ones and the used market isn't really there. If you're starting from scratch, I'd either go Sony or Nikon at this point. JMO.
Actually the center point would still be better on the 7D2. It's double cross type and can auto focus at f/8, also it can auto focus at Ev -3, the same as the 6D.
Also the viewfinder on the 7D is 100%, the 6D is 97%.
So you gotta pick and choose what's more important to you.
I have a 430EX that needs its flash bulb replaced (it exploded). I want to get it fixed so I can use it as a tripod or shoe mounted slave. Should I send it into Canon for that or are there other options for getting it repaired?
Looks like Ebay is the only option for replacement bulbs, and they ship from China. Anyone know of another source? Doesn't look like getting it from Canon is an option.
Actually the center point would still be better on the 7D2. It's double cross type and can auto focus at f/8, also it can auto focus at Ev -3, the same as the 6D.
Also the viewfinder on the 7D is 100%, the 6D is 97%.
So you gotta pick and choose what's more important to you.
Did not know that first part, good to know.
Sony sensors are t1ts and that's why Nikon uses them. If only Canon would jump on that bandwagon.
do you use the flash for on or off camera? If you don't need TTL, you can pick up one of those Yongnuo pretty cheap
I have a 600EX that I use on the camera. I thought I could use the 430 as a slave for some additional lighting in darker rooms, tall ceilings etc. I figure if I can fix the 430 for the cost of a $5-10 bulb it could be better than buying a new $50 flash.
for under $100, you can get a Yongnuo WITH commander, I would think this comes in super handy for those architectural photography
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yongnuo-YN-560III-Flash-speedlite-YN-560TX-Flash-Controller-for-Canon-US-STOCK-/121566586931?hash=item1c4deee833 (for $179, you get the commander and TWO flashes: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yongnuo-YN560-TX-C-Wireless-Flash-Controller-for-Canon-2-Pcs-YN-560IV-Flash-/221735418839?hash=item33a075fbd7). I know it's adding up, but I think they are great deals... again, if you don't need TTL
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But afaik Sony manufactures the sensors but they are still designed by Nikon. Unless things have changed.
No idea, Sony makes sensors for a crap ton of people including Apple and Samsung.
I think the high end Nikon cameras use custom Nikon sensors while the mid range use Sony ones? No clue, just guessing. Either way, they're better than the Canons for now.
Specifications: (Google Translated)
Lens construction: 11 group 14 elements
Non-aspherical lens 2 elements
UD Lens
BR Lens
SWC Coating
Fluorine Coating
9 Aperture Blades
Minimum focusing distance of 0.28m
Maximum magnification is 0.21X
Dust & weather sealed
Filter Diameter: 72 mm
Total Length: 105.5mm
Maximum Diameter: 80.4mm
Weight: 760 g
Hood: EW-77B
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