johnson_d.

<p>Strange, I've been told that Canon sends their best samples to Croatia.</p>

<p>I say go for it. I've had mine for 14 months without a single hiccup of any kind so here is statistically valid internet proof that Canon is (was) able to produce good ones.</p>

<p>#1, because, n/a</p>

Well, if the answer isn't obvious to you then it probably doesn't matter much. Flip a 3 sided coin.

Marcelo,

 

I agree with your assessment. It seems to me that the level of attention given some of these pixel level metrics are out of proportion to their importance in actual practice. They are reasonably objective and easy to measure so that's probably why we see so much of it.

Yes, prices will change based on many factors. Now what?

Bummer.

No, it hasn't.

What's a 5D Mark II?

Dave, why are you paying attention if it bothers you so much? It takes two to tango and how you feel about it makes no practical difference.

You guys remind me of my 3 year old. "Are we there yet? Are we there yet? Are we there yet?" We'll get there when we get there. Don't make me pull the car over!

So, exactly what is it that we have learned about ourselves? I guess I'm just not seeing this as particularly profound insight.

That stupid wheel invention. I have no trouble dragging myself and everything I could possibly need across the ground.

I've lost files from both Kingston and Sandisk cards. Lexar too. Nothing is perfect I guess.

Sure you can, this is clearly a case of not focusing on the subject.

Just spend the extra $40 and buy a new 430EX. Why screw around? It's $40 for heaven's sake.

The camera creates these folders and there is no option to do otherwise. What is your workflow that this would make a difference? Perhaps we could suggest an alternative that would make things easier for you.

The jpeg picture is sharper ;)

It's a great lens, a good choice for your xti.

 

To answer your other questions, in order - No, No, No, No, I only use mine for macro but it's a reasonable general purpose 100mm lens with somewhat slow autofocus.

Yeah, that sounds a little strange. One thing to check is to make sure the head is really in the forward position. The 580EXII (and I assume the 580ex as well) has a forward and slightly down position where the zoom fixes to "50mm" I believe. The auto zoom only works in the one true forward position. That catches me every once and a while because it's hard to tell the head is pointing down slightly just by looking at it. Anyway, it's something to check.

I'm a regular violator of #1, #2 and #3 and have never had a problem, ever. I would like to hear a technical explanation of why these three are deemed important. My guess is that there isn't one.

I find this proof lacking. If would be much more persuasive if you would measure the temperature of your cable

box and/or provide us with the name of your cable provider as well as specify the orientation of the camera as it

was placed on top of the box. A description of the airflow dynamics of the surrounding environment would also

provide additional valuable information. This would allow us to determine for our selves whether or not your 5D

did indeed take a lickin'.

Send it to Canon while it's still under warranty.

I use the non-IS version of this lens. I even use it non-tripid, non-daylight and for non-sports.

Oops, sorry, I meant to post the main forum listing for DSLR development.

 

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