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<p>Thanks to all. I will play with different approaches from all including the approach defined by Ken Rockwell (custom settings C1/2/3) until I find what works best for me.<br> Mick</p>

<p>Hi David.<br> I used auto ISO and need to review all of my shots to see how the camera responded (565 shots for the meet). I thought that I could freeze the action with 1/500th. I do need to get some more experience with this camera and will try to get out again over the next few days.<br> This was my first posting and I thought that I was supposed to reduce the file size. I'll look through my work to see about posting more of my work in full size. <br> Thanks for your feedback David.<br> Mick</p>

<p>Last one, Girls varsity.</p><div></div>

<p>One More, boys varsity</p><div></div>

<p>Another photo from the cross country meet</p><div></div>

<p>Here are a couple of shots from the cross country meet - my 1st ever sports event. I think I have come away with an improved view of managing my perspective, light/aperture, and my 5DMiii overall. One lesson is to verify my settings before I start.<br> Feedback on the photos is welcome, even the really harsh kind :-)<br> Thanks!<br> Mick</p><div></div>

<p>Thank you everyone for your comments and suggestions. I have a lot to evaluate and try as I get more familiar with the 5DMiii.</p> <p>Mick</p>

<p>I like this list of customizations David.</p>

<p>I am just back from the cross country meet and I'll start going through my shots. There were 4 heats. The conditions were cloudy with a background consisting largely of trees. <br />I ended up using my 70-200 F4L because of the distance I had between the runners and I. I had to cover 3 locations on the course for all 4 heats, start, mid course, and finish.<br> I set the camera to TV mode, 1/500th, and auto ISO so I'll find out later tonight how that worked out. Either good or a lesson learned the hard way. <br> I have not used the Digital Lens Optimization yet but read about it earlier today; that will definitely be on my to-do list.<br> I'll likely rent the 7D2 to give it a try. My budget is generous enough that I can round out my gear as needed.</p>

<p>Dan, David and Jeff. Thank you for your great feedback. I am still learning about the camera and there is a lot to learn. <br> <br> 5DMiii:customization: Wow, great feedback. My initial thoughts were to use C1/2/3 as a fast way to change key settings when I am shooting different subjects. I think I will use them in the near term as I familiarize myself with the 5DMiii capabilities. By the way David, I always shoot large RAW as I want to get the most data that the camera is capable of capturing. I am still working my way through customization and have not even approached the controls yet but I think that Jeff’s suggestion of moving the focus button sounds good. <br> <br> I had thought of auto ISO for sports to keep my shutter speed up. I have to as you put it Dan spend some quality time with the camera and manual as well as exchange ideas with folks like you guys and then get out there and shoot to find what works best for me.<br> <br> Lenses: I have been trying to be thoughtful about picking my lenses based upon reviews and performance. I’ve had the 70-200 f4L for several years and picked it for its sharpness thinking that I do not need the extra stop for my wildlife and landscapes; so far that’s worked well for me. I may add the TC-iii to my list for the extra reach instead of going for the $2K 150-600.<br> <br> I acquired the 24 -105 f4L with the 5dMiii and was pleased with the results and have used it successfully on cityscape assignment thus far. I bought the 24 – 70 f2.8L later after reading multiple reviews. David, I’ve been on the fence about selling the 24-105 but think that I will wait a bit. I want to see if I get enough utilization of the slower 24-105 in my landscape / cityscape work; whereas, relying upon my 24-70 for lower light situations and sports. I’ll be shooting a cross country meet today on assignment and will use the faster 24-70. <br> <br> As for the wider 16-35 zooms, I have been leaning towards the 16-35 f4L rather than the faster and more expensive f2.8 version with the thought that the slower version is fast enough for my landscape/cityscape work. The 16-35 f4L also appears to be a much sharper lens according to the reviews I’ve read – much better in terms of vignetting and sharpness from the center out towards the corners. My impression from the lens reviews is that the 16-35 f4L provides much better results that the 17-40 f4L, so I have scratched the 17-40 from my list.<br> <br> Getting a 7dMii has definitely been an option I am considering. I have an EF-S 10-22 that I’ve had for years and love. I think that the 7DMii with that lens would negate the need for the 16-35. I do however need a new tripod and ballhead Dan.<br> <br> Thanks<br> <br> Mick</p>

<p>I just retired and am turning my photography hobby into a profession. I upgraded from the Canon 40D to the 5DMIII with the battery grip and am rounding out my collection of glass and filters. I already have the 70-200 f4 and am pleased with the quality. I added the 24-105 F4 when I bought the 5DMIII and have added the 24-70 F2.8II. I’m looking to get the 16-35 F4 or 16-35 F2.8 II – recommendations? I am also looking at the Sigma 150-600 Sport tele. <br> My traditional subjects include wildlife and landscape; architecture – especially abandoned structures. Recently I stretched a bit and have added city-scape and sports as my first customers with client pleasing results. I love black and white.<br> I am looking for feedback in two areas; lenses and custom settings. My lenses are listed above as are my interests. <br> With regard to the custom settings, I read with interest Ken Rockwell’s reviews and recommendations for the 5dMIII. Now I am looking for feedback from other photographers on how they use the custom settings for the 5DMIII. Ken’s custom settings were geared towards General Scenics, People and Family, and sports. (<a href="http://www.kenrockwell.com/canon/5d-mk-iii/users-guide/">http://www.kenrockwell.com/canon/5d-mk-iii/users-guide/</a>)<br> Thank you for your help!<br> Mick</p>

<p>Does anyone really know what happened to Ed Mika? I ordered a couple of adapters and they never arrived, no communications from anyone. If Ed is still out there I would love to buy some adapters.<br> Mick Simpson</p>