Posts for: skydiverbob
Jun 2, 2013 13:06:32 #
speters wrote:
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Those Zeiss lenses are meant to be manual only in the first place. I have not had any trouble using them on my 5D MIII
Those Zeiss lenses are meant to be manual only in the first place. I have not had any trouble using them on my 5D MIII
I used them manually of course but I got an error and couldn't use two separate lenses. If you go to the Zeiss website you'll also see that the Mark III is not on their list of camera bodies.
I'm glad you're not having any issues. The image quality just can't be beat...
Jun 2, 2013 06:43:23 #
jlbrandt wrote:
Upgraded from T3i. Now to figure out how to use this thing.
I bought it the day it hit the market. It was pretty intimidating and I'm still learning. It's a great camera. Read the manual and shoot a lot. I'm here and Canon support is good.
Enjoy it!
One little problem that bothered me... I bought this body so I could use Carl Zeiss lenses specifically. With this body you can't. There's a communication problem bewtee the lenses and the camera. This is not a problem with the Canon 5D Mark II and the new Canon D. Because of this I've added another Canon lens to my bag instead. You will definitely appreciate your 5D in low light situations and awesome noise reduction.
Have fun with it. Peace!!! :thumbup:
May 28, 2013 16:37:10 #
77firebird wrote:
Will be working in a doorway from inside to outside with many poses, now that I was able to put the AE on hold I will not have to keep resetting up the shot.
Cool! Enjoy!!!
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May 28, 2013 08:18:00 #
77firebird wrote:
I can not find how to do this. I know that the 5D MK 3 will do it. I can lock the AE for one shot but I am needing to have it stay for several shots. What am I missing.
Page 171 of the manual says:
If you want to maintain the AE Lock while taking more shots hold down the <*> button and press shutter button to take another shot.
I guess that you have to leave your finger on it...
If you call Canon, their Customer Support is excellent.
May 26, 2013 09:53:30 #
sportyman140 wrote:
Thank you SKYDIVERBOB, I guess I need to get an upgrade to the 5D lol..... but wouldn't it be nice if it were in the Viewfinders? or on the LCD's for the Crop Sensor DSLRs.
I would like to be able to see it through my viewfinder.
It's best to use the viewfinder in your imaginative brain, I guess...
That's the whole point of the compositional rule!
May 26, 2013 09:21:06 #
sportyman140 wrote:
I understand that, I was just wondering if there was a grid made for the viewfinder for the DSLR's that's all.
If you shoot in Live View with a Canon 5D Mark II or III it's there on the LCD but not in the viewfinder. It's on the LCD in the playback if you want it...
May 26, 2013 08:47:37 #
Steve M wrote:
OK, I have read hundreds of posts on here and ther... (show quote)
This Vimeo video is a good start. This compositional rule applies to all art. The human eye is naturally drawn to where these lines intersect. You can also use the diagonals from corner to corner.
I just learned about this visual tool myself and apply it now to all my photographs, especially when editing and cropping. Since I've been doing this I definitely get a lot more WOWs on my images.
I can't post any right here this moment because I'm at work but you can go to flickr.com and see my stuff if you look for "skydiverbob" under "people." Leave some comments if you do.
Thank you!
May 19, 2013 20:46:21 #
rpavich wrote:
It looks like a pretty beefy strap...If I bought one I'd probably use it with the Optech connect system lol...:)
The Optech connect system really looks great. I don't know about their strap and the way the camera hangs. I like the way the Carry Speed keeps the camera aligned next to your body.
May 19, 2013 17:45:57 #
rpavich wrote:
I'm curious; after seeing the carnage pictures of the "tripod mount carry" method...why did you op for this strap which uses that system?
Not criticizing...just wondering.
Not criticizing...just wondering.
Here's another reason I'm liking this setup more and more.
Check out this video post. It's making my decision a lot easier since I'll be using a 70-200mm a lot on my DSLR.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lm9Qv6yD4j4
I especially like when he connects the telephoto and other attachment to the camera body. I don't think it can get any more trustworthy than this...
What say you? I really would like to know. Thanks!
May 19, 2013 17:42:45 #
jeep_daddy wrote:
It looks comfortable enough but is it strong enoug... (show quote)
Check out this video post. It's making my decision a lot easier since I'll be using a 70-200mm a lot on my DSLR.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lm9Qv6yD4j4
I especially like when he connects the telephoto and other attachment to the camera body. I don't think it can get any more trustworthy than this...
May 19, 2013 10:27:15 #
rpavich wrote:
I'm curious; after seeing the carnage pictures of the "tripod mount carry" method...why did you op for this strap which uses that system?
Not criticizing...just wondering.
Not criticizing...just wondering.
The picture with the bottom ripped off is a cheaper plastic case model. I would think that a magnesium alloy body is built a little better than that.
Also, with the CarrySpeed setup there's a plate that gets screwed on to distribute the stress more. I can also opt to add an additional strap to the lens collar to take the weight off the tripod mount hole.
Before I actually buy this I am going to check out this assembly at B&H. If I choose to actually take it home I have 30 days to play with it. That's their return policy.
I do appreciate any wonderment and constructive criticism. Any help to make my life easier is a good thing.
Thank you very much!!!
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May 19, 2013 07:48:15 #
JBTaylor wrote:
Which strap would you recommend for a camera with a 70-200 2.8 lens attached. I have a collar for the lens. I might be paranoid but I worry about just hanging it of the camera. Then again you might be talking about bigger lenses than that.
After getting all the feedback from this original post question and exploring other manufacturers websites I'm convinced that the Carry Speed FS-Pro is the way to go.
I am also using the same lens on my Canon 5D Mark III.
Today, I'm marching right over to B&H to get one of these babies for my camera. I'll let you know what I experience with it myself...
May 18, 2013 20:21:45 #
h2odog wrote:
I use the Carry Speed FS-Pro with my Nikon D7000. I find it extremely comfortable. It is made very well and works perfectly with my Sirui tripod mounting plate. I find it amusing that someone wanting to use it on a Canon 5D Mark III with a 70-200mm lens refers to it as being a "bit pricey."
Well what I meant was, pricey compared to some of the others out there like the Black Rapid $59.95 or one by Joby $49.99.
Believe you me, it took a lot of doing to buy that Canon 5D Mark III. It's all the add-on that suck the wallet dry though. :shock:
What I'm really after is something comfortable and SECURE.
Thanks for your comments. I'm sold on the Carry Strap...
How many shades of green are there? Taken outside Cusco, Peru...
May 18, 2013 11:13:57 #
alann wrote:
The reason I like the folding plate is that I also use a Sider Holster and the ball fits both the Speed carry and the spider. It is also arca compatable. :)
I looked at the Spider Holster. That's a pretty neat arrangement as well. Thanks for all this cool information. Excellent!!!
I'll be running to B&H tomorrow to check out the Speed Carry, for sure... :thumbup:
May 18, 2013 09:51:07 #
MT Shooter wrote:
Joby makes some decent stuff, but a strap that carries your camera by the tripod socket is just asking for trouble. I refuse to consider any of them. But if you are wanting to carry a body WITH a lens that has a tripod collar designed for this purpose, I have to recommend them as the position of the camera/lens combo is advantageous. Just never carry your camera/lens combo by the tripod socket on the body.
Point well taken, especially when you're carrying a weighty telephoto lens.
I got some great feedback on the Carry Speed FS-PRO with foldable mounting plate. This looks like a more secure setup.
http://www.carryspeed.com/products/fs-pro-camera-sling-strap-with-f-1-foldable-mounting-plate
Thank you for your immediate feedback.