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<p>I purchased a CASE LOGIC backpack from Sam's for the exact same reason.<br>

On a previous Southwest flight, I checked on the underseat dimensions. <br>

Now it doesn't carry everything I own--that would be asking a little too much,<br>

but it does carry one FF with a 24-70 and a half-dozen other lenses. THEN, I carry<br>

another bag with misc odds & ends for the overhead. Clothes, etc I check.<br>

The CaseLogic by the way has room for a 14 inch laptop, which I also carry. The only<br>

thing airlines don't seem to like, are tripods being carried on. I asked Homeland<br>

Security Supervisor once, and he said it is up to the person checking--not case in print.<br>

It comes down to do you have other photo stuff. Not having a beard seems to help too.</p>

<p>ISO 12,800. Yeah...sure I thought. Well...must say it really does shoot good quality<br>

pics at that ISO. I was impressed enough to sell my 1D. Now if Canon would just off<br>

of this "kit" kick and sell just the body, it would be great. </p>

<p>Got mine also and shot some hand-held pictures on the fly at night. <br>

ISO 12,800 quality was unbelievable. There was a time when I would<br>

have been happy to get the same quality with 800.</p>

<p>Definitely....get a card reader! They're cheap, and MUCH BETTER at downloading.<br />Lexar even has a new USB3 backward compatible to USB2. USB3 isn't in great use YET,<br />but you can be sure it will be down the road. I don't personally know if the Lexar 3...used on<br />USB2, is any faster than any of the other readers (Sandisk, others) that are available.<br />I leave it connected all the time, and even have one in my briefcase for travel. GET ONE--<br />you'll never regret it.</p>

<p>My response is more of a question. I have the 18-270 Tamron, and find it a great lens--especially<br>

if you're traveling and can't take everything in the closet. I like the low end availabilty on a 7D,<br>

but I was wondering about the sharpness of the overlapping areas...i.e. 70 to 270 comparitively.</p>

 

<p>Regarding the above, I have a question. I noticed when comparing the two lenses<br>

above on Ap, that on the same subject, same camera, same tripod....etc, the A remained<br>

as selected, however the T varied---consistantly. Example, the camera selected<br>

1/1000 on the Mk1; and selected 1/750 on the Mk2. What am I not seeing?</p>

<p>Well, because they currently have them at a reduced price, I decided to order one from B&H and try it.<br>

I already own a 2.8/IS, but if this was a vast improvement, I would have kept it and sold the Mk1.<br>

I did not find that to be the case. I don't have a ton of test equipment, but shooting a 5D 2 with<br>

tripod at the same subjects, I really did not see a difference. The other thing I was interested in was the<br>

newer IS system. Most of my shots are handheld for PJ work. I might have seen a slight<br>

improvement in this area, but not enough to justify replacing the Mk1. I suspect Canon is not selling the Mk2 at quite the rate they might wish, especially with the increased cost over the Model 1. I sent the 2 back, not because it was not a great lens, just that it was not that much of an improvement over the 1.<br>

In your case, replacing the f4--and with the costincentive afforded by B&H (and possibly others)....I would<br>

definitely get one. It's heavier than the 4, but does an excellent job. Look at any news event, and you<br>

will see it is something of a standard for a lot of photographers. </p>

<p>Jay. I did not know that. I think I'd opt for the chip personally. Thanks</p>

<p>What do mean...chip. Where...how...why?</p>

<p>I'm on my way to Monument Valley from Flagstaff tomorrow--with my 1D/3 and 17-40. I've really been<br>

happy with the results over the years and after considering a couple of other options....I think I'll personally<br>

stay with the present combo. Added advantage is the 77mm thread. The 16-35 for instance, is 82 I think.</p>

<p>The above link indicates 3-stop IS. Not sure if that is <strong>third</strong> generation also. What<br>

generation (number of stops if more correct) is the first 70-200 2.8, does anyone know<br>

Thanks...</p>

<p>Well, since we're on straps 'n all...<br>

Has anyone had any experience with something that resembles a shoulder holster, but is<br>

designed to hold TWO cameras on either side. I often carry two, and either I come close<br>

to hanging myself, or the camera I'm not holding swings and has come close to hitting things on occasion.<br>

I've seen people using them, but never asked how well they work, and from whom they<br>

purchased.</p>

<p>Download Picasa. It's free, and for what you are apparently doing--it will do a very good job.<br>

Aside from the simple and effective editing tools, it has an E-mail button. Highlight the picture,<br>

click <strong>E-Mail</strong>, and address your default E-mail. You're done!</p>

<p>Just got back from a trip, and didn't want to take a photo bag as such; so I separated lens<br>

and body to fit in a briefcase--thereby accessible for use from airplane window.<br>

Same thoughts....5D or 7D. Flash if needed is a plus on 7D, so I wound up taking that.<br>

I have a Tamron 18-270 VR just for trips. There were times I missed the 70-200 2.8, and<br>

the 24-105, but on balance--the above did 95% of what I wanted. </p>

 

<p>Local Sam's Club (Tucson) had them. Probably other Sam's as well.</p>

<p>I sold my Mk1 because of the intense dirt problem it exhibited in comparison to the 20D,<br>

the sensor on which I damaged because of my inexperience in cleaning. I don't clean<br>

any sensor, anymore. I don't have anywhere near the problem incidently with the Mk2,<br>

but any issues I have taken care of by the local shop--which does excellent work.<br>

I also am very careful WHERE I change a lens. Never outside. My sensor problems have<br>

almost disappeared, first by improvements in technology, but also by my own change in practices.</p>

<p>Thanks guys. Appreciate the inputs.</p>

<p>Agree. However when I sold a couple of cameras recently I wanted to include the<br>

discs therewith, and wasn't sure which went with what. Just thought someone might<br>

have a better memory than mine. </p>

<p>I should have kept better track of this I admit, but frankly did not. My question is....would<br>

anyone have a list of VERSIONS, correlating to camera MODEL NUMBERS. I finally wised up<br>

and began marking the discs with the models associated, but some are missing. Help from anyone<br>

more organized than I would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.</p>

<p>Have both also, and have to echo all of the above. I usually take both to an event for the reasons<br>

stated above. 1D... I use the 70-200/2.8, and on the 5D, the 24-105. I don't believe one could<br>

replace the other.....each has it's application. Both excellent.</p>

<p>Any early reviews of the 1 vs 2</p>

<p>Not counterfeit, but aftermarket 511A batteries.....I've had nothing but good results.<br>

Several suppliers. I just wish there was an aftermarket version of the one for the MK5D2/7D<br>

(can't think of the p/n).</p>

<p>Puppy....thanks a lot. I too have both, and intend to shoot something this evening.<br>

I'll take your advice and haul along the 5D, which would be my first choice anyway.<br>

Appreciate the response</p>

<p>I could review a ton of specs and reviews, but I thought someone might have a hands-on answer.<br>

Thanks in advance if anyone does.</p>

<p>Quantum Turbo Z works well for me. As above, it is a belt unit with coiled cord to the<br>

power input of the flash. I've compared new NiMi and Nicad batteries, and the cycle time<br>

is less in both cases. Nicad I like better for stand alone because they don't discharge<br>

while the unit sits quite like NiMi do. For events though, a battery pack will reward you well.</p>