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<p>Thanks for the suggestion, Michael. But I suspect that the Obama fever for memorabelia may have passed. I was wondering what stock agencies specialize in the long term marketing of historical events. Or if there are other cultural archival organizations such as the Smithsonian Institute that may have interest in purchasing the whole series.</p>

<p>Back on Jan 20 I photographed the street scene (within view of the Capitol Building) at the presidential inauguration. Many images focused on Obama paraphernalia-clad celebrants as well as parade participants. I also captured any event-defining elements such as CNN man-in the street interviews as well as pictures of the president and his daughters riding in a limo in the parade. <br /> <br /> The pictures were shot with a 5DMll and a 40D using L glass. Over 1200 pictures were taken, with over 500 being excellent(in my estimation). Assuming that these images are as excellent as I claim them to be, I would welcome any suggestions as to how to best market them.</p>

<p>I have done that. Yes it definately goes wider and the outline of the shutter blades dissapears so you have a round opening. It looks like a stop bigger. I don't have this on my 135 4.0.</p>

<p>On playing around some more it appears that the lens is actually a bit soft at the extended aperture. But good at 2.8 and excellent by 4.0 on the 5DII body.</p>

<p>The shot was taken with an MC 50 1.4 Minolta (sorry for the typo) using an adapter mounted on a 40D.</p>

<p>After seeing how astonishing was the performance of my SMC 135 Macro 4.0 on my Canon 5DII using an adaptor, I picked up a pristine glass Super-Multi-Coated TAKUMAR/6X& 1:2.8/150 on ebay for a song($91). The thing that puzzles me is that it has a stop(no marking) that is wider than the 2.8. My guess from just playing is that it becomes an effective 1.8 at that setting. Again, just guessing, at that setting it would vignette badly on a 67 body(mine has a stuck mirror lifted up..but that's for another forum). But it takes great pix on the Canon. Can someone kindly critique my understanding and tell me what aperture I am actually achieving. By the way, the shots are remarkably sharp and distortion free despite the wide aperture. The crop factor is our friend.</p><div></div>

<p>That was painless. Thanks Colin.</p>

<p>I'm sure that my concern is unfounded, but here goes: The EOS 5D Mark II's shutter is rated for 150,000 cycles. Those are still photo cycles, I presume. Is the shutter used in taking video? Is it only used once or twice at the beginning of the filming and the end? Surely it is not getting "wear" during the filming process itself?! Right? </p>

<p>I will be grateful to be set straight.<br /> </p>

Sounds like you need an Olympus E-420. Small, with very compact lenses, has built in image stabiization, bargain priced. And using an adapter can use the old SC and SD Minolta lenses! Save your money!

The wait has been painful for Canadians as our dollar has paradoxically dropped a lot over the last 6 weeks. So it will cost us more:

 

Hello

 

 

 

Price increase affecting Canon 5D MKII preorders.

 

 

 

Due to a 15% depreciation of the Canadian dollar against the US dollar Canon Canada has increased the retail cost of several cameras and lenses.

 

The EOS 5D MKII body price goes up to $3099.99 and the EOS 5D MKII with 24-105mm L lens rises to $3949.99. This price increase will affect all current preorders for this product.

 

All Canadian authorized dealers will be reflecting the new price. Your place in line is not affected by this change. Your credit card online billing statement may still reflect the pre-authorization we did against your card at the time your order was placed – please note this was not the charge and will not be the final price.

 

 

 

If you have any questions regarding your e-commerce order please call me at 1 416 868 0872 x 2480.

 

 

 

Thank you,

 

Conrad Barrington, assistant manager, Henry’s Cameras E-commerce

 

 

 

From Canon:

 

Canon 5D mark II price change

 

A number of factors have changed since the early tentative price announcement back in September 2008. Due to the very volatile economic situation and the resulting exchange rate shifts in the Canadian and US dollar, we have had to adjust the pricing of the 5DMK 2. We thank you for your understanding.

 

 

 

* Conrad Barrington

* Henry's Commercial Department

* www.henrys.com

* 416 868 0874 x 2480

* fax 416 868 4951

Oh, and all the lenses are great for B+W. The longer ones have chromatic issues.

Just buy it. It's been the bargain system for at least 15 years. Black is way handsome over silver. If you get the side handle and put a 250mm lens on it, you can impress girls at a party.

What Ian said.

 

The mirror slap is really a big clunk on a 67. I always used lock up on mine. If I forgot, the shot was a tosser.

If you are doing any macro work I would recommend considering trading in for a body with lock up. They go cheap these days.

I used this lens for many years. I found three reasons why this is not the best choice for as a primary portrait lens:

 

1) Too slow

2) Very soft wide open

3) Too short

 

Can it take great portraits? Your picture proves yes. As long as you are aware of its limitations.

I wish there was an adapter for the Press lenses to EOS as there is for the Pentax 67. I would love to see the huge 250mm on a Canon body!

There are 2 brands of adapter 67 to EOS available on ebay. That's what I would do.

A few years back, a product called "Cumulus" from a German company called "Canto" was considered state-of the-art. Does anyone have experience with it?

I suggest that when you need to go wide, you will almost always want to go maximum wide. Thus a prime lens is far better in sharpness, control of distortion, speed and cost. The Sigma 20mm 1.8 is a great buy if it is wide enough for you. Otherwise a Sigma or Tamrom 14mm 2.8 (twice the price of 20mm) could be considered. Fisheye lenses are unacceptable for all but "special effects" play.

EOS 5??? Get a 3 or 7 at least! Also, if you expect to be using the

lens mostly at the long end, get the flawless 300 4 IS and a 2X

Sigma.