LFingar wrote:
I suggest you read the OP's post again. He states that he simply price-shopped on line and knew nothing about grey market products at the time he made the purchase. Whether his overall attitude and disappointment is directed at the proper target, the choices being himself or Nikon, is open for discussion, there is an aspect I question: If Canon, and possibly other manufacturers, have been able to come up with a workable solution to grey market warranty and servicing issues, why hasn't Nikon? They say it's for dealer protection, but Canon's dealers don't seem to be suffering ill effects from that company's policy.
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An other word for it is PRICE FIXING
jeep_daddy wrote:
It's not tongue-in-cheek. It happens too often and I've PM'd him about it. He played it off as tongue-in-cheek that time too but I'm sick of reading it. It's not professional of him.
I shoot mostly wildlife and once in a while we are joined by a guy named Skip, short for Skipper I suppose because his real name is Bob. He shoots Canon but every time he tags along he has to start bashing (jokingly) Nikon the users and their inferior equipment. I know he is just kidding, tongue-in-cheek if you will, but it gets old because I hear it every time I see him. MT is on this site a lot and I seem to read a lot of his tongue-in-cheek comments about Canon but I've never read one about Nikon. Why is this?
MT is a valued member of UHH and he has great advise but sometimes it gets old hearing all his tongue-in-cheek comments about Canon.
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LFingar wrote:
I've done a bit of carpentry. Built my own house and garage. When I started out I didn't buy cheap nailguns because I had never used them before. I bought all Bostitch. They'll last me the rest of my lifetime. I've always found that buying the best quality, most capable tools I can afford is the cheapest way to go. Same thing with cameras. If you have a goal as to where you want to eventually be then buy with that in mind and forget the intermediate steps. That the 7100 and even the 3200 are more capable at this point then you are is a meaningless distinction. The vast majority of cameras are more capable then the people who own them. Including most of the people who tell you to only progress in small steps. Learning how to use a camera is the easy part. It's simply a machine. You read, ask advice, and practice. Learning how to be a good photographer is the hard part. Your finances and retirement are your business, not the business of anyone on this forum. If you want a better camera and can afford it then buy it. That's what you work for.
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[quote=Jimi.Photo]Now your nit picking. 1:2 ratio is all many of us will ever need.....the new breed of all purpose lenses touted as "macro" lenses are a joke.
The Nikkor was designed for 1:1 with the diopter.
It qualifies as a true macro.
Jimi[/qu
You better go to the Macro section and try to sell that statement over there and see what they say
jerryc41 wrote:
Right! That's another thing I like about Nikon. They care about my well-being and happiness. I don't lie awake at night worrying about whether or not my firmware is up to date.
Did you really think that canon does not offer the same customer support???
MT Shooter wrote:
They have to send their gear overseas for warranty, if its still covered. Simple.
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MT Shooter wrote:
Absolutely not. Its a "grey market" purchase and any warranty work will need to be done overseas.
MT Now tell me what happens to emigrants that come over here with Nikon equipment that they purchased before they came over here
St3v3M wrote:
Send via DropBox.com
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MikeMcK wrote:
I have a Canon T5i that I purchased in October 2013. I would like to upgrade to a Canon 70D. The camera comes with all the original packing, 2 extra batteries, a copy of David Busch's "Compact Field Guide for the Canon EOS Rebel T5i/700D". The LED screen has had a screen protector on it since purchase. Asking $425 OBO plus Priority Mail shipping. Thanks
Is this still for sale and if so what is shutter count?
MT Shooter wrote:
Don't worry yourself in the least. cthahn is our resident troll and goes out of his way to insult anyone, and most especially new users on the forum. You will find lots of good information but will also have to deal with the 3 or 4 jerks like him that just won't go away.
Welcome to the forum.
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cthahn wrote:
Why do you ask a question like this when you do not even bother to say what camera you use? Are we supposed to guess. Did you consider taking time to read the manual that came with your camera. If most of you would read you manuals instead of asking dumb question, you might learn something.
With an attitude like that you should really go and join another forum
craggycrossers wrote:
After reading the OP's initial post I have to admit that my thinking went "what's a guy with that level of knowledge/skill doing buying equipment that most people would drool over but he doesn't know how to use to best effect?"
So in a way my thought process went the way you, Lighthouse and Db7423 have gone. But I also believe that it is not our place to judge and it is the OP's sole prerogative to decide just how he wants to spend his cash.
Isn't it better just to try and guide him gently in the kinds of directions whereby he will learn quickly how to use and enjoy his equipment ? A learning curve for him, yes, but at least he doesn't have to sell, auction, trade his gear at some time in the near future and then buy "new and improved" versions.
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Here is an Email I received from Canon I would like to share this with all you Canon owners
Thank you for using Canon products.
Affected Product
Canon LP-E6 Battery Pack when used with the Canon LC-E6 Charger
(Compatible with Canon EOS 5D Mark III, EOS 5D Mark II, EOS 6D, EOS 7D, EOS 70D,
EOS 60D, EOS 60Da)
Symptom
In rare cases, the orange lamp on the Canon Battery Charger LC-E6 will blink rapidly at regular intervals when the Canon Battery Pack LP-E6 is inserted. In such cases, charging the Canon Battery Pack LP-E6 in the Canon Battery Charger LC-E6 is not possible.
Battery Condition Charge Lamp
Color Indicator
Standby for charge Orange Blinks once per second
Communication error Blinks rapidly
0 - 49% Blinks once per second
50 - 74% Blinks twice per second
75% or higher Blinks three times per second
Fully charged Green Lights up
This symptom may occur when a Canon Battery Pack LP-E6 has been discharged due to being unused for a prolonged period of time, such as when it is first purchased.
If this occurs, please follow the procedure below.
Procedure
1. Plug the Canon Battery Charger LC-E6, with the Canon Battery Pack LP-E6 inserted, into a power outlet.
2. Wait for 20 seconds.If during this time the orange lamp blinks once per second, please continue to charge the battery until the green lamp lights up, which indicates a full charge. At this point, the battery is ready for normal use, and there is no need to follow the remaining steps.
If during this time the orange lamp blinks rapidly, please move on to Step 3 of this procedure.
3. If the orange lamp blinks rapidly, remove the Canon Battery Pack LP-E6 from the Canon Battery Charger LC-E6.
4. Wait for 10 seconds.
5. Reinsert the Canon Battery Pack LP-E6 into the Canon Battery Charger LC-E6.
6. The Canon Battery Charger LC-E6s orange lamp should begin to flash slowly (once per second) and charging will begin.Please note: If the orange lamp blinks rapidly again, please repeat steps 3-5 above. If, after a third attempt, the Canon Battery Pack LP-E6 does not charge, please contact the Canon Customer Support Center for assistance.
7. Charge the Canon Battery Pack LP-E6 until the green lamp on the Canon Battery Charger LC-E6 illuminates, signifying that the Canon Battery Pack LP-E6 is fully charged.
Use of non-genuine Canon Battery Packs
The situation may also occur when attempts are made to charge non-genuine Canon Battery Packs in the Canon Battery Charger LC-E6. However, the procedure provided above does not apply to the use of non-genuine Canon products.
karelowe wrote:
Has anyone used Lynda.com to learn about the Canon 5D Mark III? If so, what did you think, pros and cons. Thanks.
Yes I used Lynda.com for that same camera and it is worth every penny
And no you can not download from that site and no they don't sell there DVD's anymore
If you know how to work torrent's download you can find it for free