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Marcus Ian

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  1. This is a fair point, as the Tamron and Sigma 150-600 s both outweigh the 70-200/2.8 Ls and the 100-400Ls... however, with the added reach (+200mm) , there is little in terms of wildlife/birding they are incapable of on a crop camera. They also both come w/ mounts (and IS) which, when added to a lightweight monopod make them easy to manage despite the extra half kg (or so) of weight. One of them is on my shortlist, as 400mm is simply too short for anything approaching serious birding or even much in the wildlife range. I've been using a 2x TC w/ my 70-200/2.8 on FF and while, if the subject fills the frame, the quality is fine, if I have to crop significantly, I find myself dissatisfied (especially compared to the 70-200/2.8's normal output). And even though switching to a crop body would help with reach, the output of the 150-600mm s from Tamron AND Sigma is impressive enough to me to (I expect) satisfy me - unless I decide to try for a career change ;) .
  2. The 50D predates W10, so, not a surprise that random oddball issues like this would occur - nor a surprise that tech support wouldn't be able to help you in the slightest. I assume that with other cards you are able to access your RAWs - on your 50D -... Because my first guess is that W10 doesn't have the right RAW Codec for the 50D, my second guess would be that the 50D is acting as goalkeeper (for some reason?), my 3rd is that the UDMA7 mode is triggering some weird error. That said, the highest I write speeds I ever saw w/ a 50D was ~45MB/s. Faster UDMA7 cards never really added much to the top end IME. Such inconsistencies are not too surprising though, perhaps a certain type of memory controller interfacing with the camera's controller is causing it, maybe something else... frankly, there's no real way to know for certain. Luckily this problem is easily avoided. Simply remove the card, and use a CF card reader. The good news is that transfer speeds will be vastly faster - even w/ a USB 2.0 reader, I found a CF card reader to be about 2-3+ times as fast as downloading through the 50D. Naturally, I didn't exhaustively test, but with a USB3 CF card reader, I would expect transfer speeds probably up to 30+x the speed of downloading through the camera- though it depends on the max sustained read speed of the card. The first time I did a file transfer through the camera was the last time I did a file transfer through the camera.
  3. Having a dedicated camera to take pictures with is only half of the creative process when doing digital photography (and, in modern times, can often be replaced with a capable cellphone). Your camera, as limited as it may be compared to modern P&Ss, or DSLRs, is still going to be able to write Jpegs (digital image files) which represent what was coming through the viewfinder, and has the capability to zoom optically (I recommend turning off any 'digital zoom' features if possible - as that usually simply crops the image), and has built in IS. Once you have those Jpegs on a computer, you can download software (free and otherwise) which will allow you to manipulate those images substantially. Modern digital photography, as a hobby (or as a profession), is as much about the creative process behind a computer screen as it is about the creative process behind the camera. Learning to manipulate the images with software is often as satisfying to the creative process as capturing an image 'in camera' which is as beautiful - and can yield imagery which is quite striking even with relatively 'primitive' digital cameras...
  4. LMFAO!!! That, Sir, is a question of quantum significance. When we collapse that $2100 quantum waveform, we shall know the answer! ... until then, the mirror has both fallen off, AND is still attached (but not secure)... Maybe that superposition is the real reason for the worth!
  5. Yup, he's an Aussie alright... and, while they aren't for everyone, we've got plenty of property and 4 kids to herd, so that keeps him pretty busy. Putting him on a trail with the kids is an awesome day every time... He's our 2nd Aussie, and despite the first being a rescued black tri from a home with an obviously abusive man (our first experience with the breed), we absolutely fell in love with the dog, the breed, and their personality. Floki (pictured) hits all the right checks for us... except for my allergies ;) ...still worth it though - even with the high maintenance! LOL, IDK about that. Modern DSLRs have really spoiled me... I really could have used usable ISO1600 - 3200, which isn't an option on the XTi, where anything beyond ISO400 (ISO800, and ISO1600) is distinctly degrading to the image especially if trying to pull out shadows. That... and no QCD... *sigh* how did I ever survive? ;)
  6. Magic Lantern is, as Jochen said, hacked firmware built to run on many digital EOS models (IDK the complete list). It was developed primarily to improve video function on these cameras (and in at least one case ENABLE video function in a camera which did not have inherit video functionality - the 50D), by adding features desired by videographers. It does add still picture functions too, especially in the bracketing/ LE / stacked exposure / time lapse realm Some cameras that had/have ML available didn't have the processing capability to support video (like the XTi), but just about everything from a 50D on can. Just about every 5D2 used for pro video work ran ML for years. I'm not a videographer by any means, but I've installed it on several models over the years, and, since it runs off the memory card, to 'uninstall' just turn off and pull the card. Bam, back to normal interface. Never had a problem, though I don't use it currently. Your 7D, & 6D have versions available, but none of the 1D s are supported.
  7. Cascade Falls 32.8702760115, -84.6952750348 Pine Mountain Trail, GA XTi, 10-24/3.5-4.5 - Handheld, 11mm f/8 1/5s ISO100
  8. Trailside Nap (near) Bumblebee Ridge Campsite 32.8691071551, -84.6999326069 Pine Mountain Trail, GA XTi, 50/1.4 - 50mm f2.2 1/4000 ISO100
  9. With a power board failure in my remaining 5D3 (the other is on loan) - presumably a blown fuse - had to dig out an old jewel and put her back into service for a week of camping. So instead of gearing up w/ a 5D3, I had to gear up w/ my old XTi. Csonka Falls 32.8667100146, -84.6996259969 Pine Mountain Trail. GA XTi, 10-24mm/3.5-4.5 - Handheld, f/16, 1/5s, 19mm, ISO400.
  10. It's not the rubber part of the eyecup that wears out, it's the plastic internal little side clips which loosen up with almost any amount of regular use, then the lightest brush knocks the eyecup off. If it's not your face brushing against it, you just lost another one. I just lost another last week while hiking. IMO, the system is very weak, though technically functional. Luckily, replacements aren't that expensive
  11. 5D3 --- 70-200/2.8 ISO800 - 97mm - f/8.0 - 1/50s
  12. Yes, yes I will bite your finger off. 5D3 - 70-200/2.8 ISO800 - 97mm - f/8.0 - 1/500s
  13. This week is wildlife week (...ish ;) )... I'm watching you... 5D3 - 70-200/2.8 ISO800 200mm f6.3 1/25s
  14. ...especially with modern DSLRs... I mean my 5D3 has what? 5803 AF points? ;) something like that... regardless of how many it has, in a dynamic shooting environment it's far too many to select by hand... ... here in the US, an Elan 7e can be obtained for under $100 (heck, KEH has them for $109), but I hadn't taken into account the market in the UK... Here, an A2e body can be had for $60 or less, with a zoom like a 28-80, or even a 28-135 IS, can be combined for ~$100.... but sometimes I forget how good we have it ;)
  15. In MF, the focus confirmation light has come on in every Canon DSLR I've owned (with a half press of the button, and the center AF point in focus of course). It even flashes. However, I too would like clarification.
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