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<p>Re: Michael's comment. LOL...reminds me of a SNL skit about the Gary Busey helmet protector, protector, protector.</p>
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<p>I did a search on the sandisk website and got this list.<br>
<strong>Supports UDMA:</strong> <br />- Extreme IV 45MB/s <br />- Extreme IV 40MB/s <br />- Extreme III 30MB/s <br />- Extreme Ducati</p>
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<p>Hi<br>
I use 4GB SanDisk Extreme III. I was trying to figure this out when I got my 5DII and I remember reading somewhere (Sandisk website perhaps, I'll have to go try and find this) that said the Extreme III was UDMA if it said on the card 30MB/s.</p>
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<p>Just wanted to add to Ken's comment from his brother in law, as a fellow diver myself. If you're just starting SCUBA lessons, I'd first focus on being very comfortable in the water, being neutrally buoyant and getting to know your SCUBA equipment first. Dealing with surge and current can be tough and adding a bunch of camera equipment to deal with won't help. A digital P&S might be your best option for now. Perhaps save the underwater photography for snorkeling in calmer waters. Have fun and be safe.</p>
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<p>If you can manage the 5DII price tag, I'd say go for the 5DII. I love mine. I use mine mostly with my 28-135 and 100mm macro. I've even gotten some great pictures with my 70-300IS as well. The low light capability is amazing. I think its worth the price. I'm not one to upgrade every time something new and better comes out. But I always try to buy the best that I can afford at the time. Sure something else will come around in a year or so that's much better than the 5DII. That's how technology works. But that doesn't mean my 5DII will stop taking amazing photos. I plan using mine for a long time.</p>
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<p>I have the lens too. Awesome lens.<br>
You might want to check the focus limiter switch. You might not have it set so that you can focus at its closest distance.</p>
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<p>I second the sharpie method. I've never used it on a camera, but have on a bunch of other things. Works great. Then again, battle scars look cool too.</p>
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<p>Another vote for the 220ex. It's my "go-to" travel flash. Small and light-weight; perfect. If I'm out on vacation, odds are I'll be using available light and if I do use flash, its more for fill and not as the main light source. I used it recently on my 5D II while on vacation in Sweden and it worked out well.</p>
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<p>Just placed my order for an extra battery for the 5DII at B&H. Its still says they're "In Stock", so if you need an extra battery, order now. I know they've been out of stock for awhile.<br>
-Art</p>
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<p>Fellow photographers. Please help me decide which lenses to bring on my vacation. I'll be going to Sweden for the first time. Main purpose will be for a family wedding and for doing the touristy stuff. For the wedding I am not the main photographer, but as I guest I like to take a bunch of photos to give to the bride and groom later. We'll be travelling with 3 kids, so I want to travel as light as possible. I have the 5DII with 28-135 IS and 220ex flash. I'd like to bring one more lens, and can't decide between my 70-300IS or 20-35. The 20-35 definitely weighs less, but I do like the reach of the 70-300 especially at weddings. Hmmm...what to bring. If you could only bring one more lens, what would you bring; 70-300IS or 20-35? Or do I just bring both? Thanks -Art</p>
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<p>Jack I just recently got a lens repaired. Here's the info I got from an email from canon that had three service locations listed.<br>
Neport News, VA: 866-510-1335<br>
Irvine, CA: 949-753-4200<br>
Jamesburg, NJ:732-521-7007<br>
I ended up using the Irvine site.<br>
-Art</p>
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<p>I agree with Anders. I've held both and have had chance to use the digital rebels. I prefer the grip of the 50D. If you need the smaller camera then definitely consider it. But for me, the small grip/size of the rebel would become uncomfortable after awhile.</p>
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<p>Hi Dave, Thanks for asking that question. I've always wodered myself. Depending on where I am, I'll look for a ledge or a wall and brace myself against it and I can get pretty steady. I may even set the camera down on a ledge or rest in on a rock or something. In a case like that I'd imagine its just like being on a tripod. I'm curious to see what others do. I've always left IS on, but now I'm wondering if I should turn it off.</p>
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<p>Tim, Thanks for those comments. I've checked on Amazon several times and that "One" company has come up a few times. The price gouging gets at me too. From what I've read, it seems like most folks are having good luck with the battery, but I'm still not convinced I'm getting as lucky. I started with a fully charged battery and went down to 30% after about 200-250 shots. However, I'm new to digital and I have been using the view finder quite a bit (not in live view). Mostly from looking at the pictures or just going through all the menu items and settings while I'm experimenting with differtent things. The lenses I mostly use have IS, so I'm guessing the IS mode probably drains battery life too. Also, with most rechargeable batteries I like to use them up before charging again. But when my battery got to 30%, I recharged, because I was going out and was worried my battery would die. I'm wondering if what I did may not have been good. So there's definitely some feasible reasons, why my battery life may be shorter than what others are reporting. Although, it does not seem to be losing charge while the camera is not in use. I agree with the OEM battery. I'm not willing to take that risk either.</p>
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<p>Fellow photographers. Anyone have any idea whats up with the 5DII battery being so hard to get. Or is it just me. I'd like to buy an extra battery but its been forever backordered at B&H. Adorama has had the same issue too. Both sell the battery for about $80. But if you look on Amazon, they have the battery available but it says its shipping from places I've never heard of. AND, its selling for anywhere from $100-120. For some reason, this sounds a bit suspicious, even if it is through Amazon. Has anyone been successful at getting extra batteries. If so, what's your secret?<br>
Here's my deliema. I'll be in Europe on vacation and not having an extra battery does worry me a tiny bit. However, I'm not sure if my worries are warranted. So far from my experience with the battery I've been happy with the battery life. I do have a power converter/plug adapter that I'll bring along for other electronic stuff. I'm somewhat hesitant to use it with my battery charger. Anyone have any thoughts/comments on their experience using this for battery chargers. Also most my photography will be done during the day, so theoretically if my battery gets low or dies, I can recharge overnight and should be good the next day. I'm wondering if an extra battery is even need. Thanks!</p>
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<p>Does IO stand for Inferior Optics?</p>
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<p>Spider Man.<br>
I'm not sure what your interests are in doing macro photography. However, I have the Canon 100mm 2.8 macro. I absolutely love it. Awesome lens. Tack sharp. I like it for portraits too (although some may say its too sharp for portraits). I get amazing results, especially with my 5DII.</p>
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<p>I've had my 5DII for about 3 weeks. Its my first DSLR and I love it.<br>
However, I'd have to agree with 1, 2 and 4. The battery and CF card door do not feel solid. As I mentioned previously when Arash posted several weeks ago, I do notice a subtle flex and squeek. Its kind of annoying, but I'll probably get used to it. I'd expect more from a $2700 camera. My Elan IIe has seen some battle and it still feels solid and no squeeks or flexing of any sort. Neverthelesss despite how careful I am with my cameras battle scars are expected and I'm hoping I'll never report that the doors have fallen off. The on/off is in an awkard place. I've used my father in laws digital rebel and the on/off is in a user friendly spot. On the 5DII it doesn't feel natural.<br>
Are the small things annoying to a degree? I think so. But overall I absolutely love this camera.</p>
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<p>DEP mode. I second that motion!<br>
I used it a lot on my Elan IIe.</p>
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<p>Thanks for the link. I really should check out the learning section more.<br>
I went for the 4GB cards as well and it seems to be working out well with shooting Raw and/or jpg. Realistically I know I'm not going to want to process a ton of RAW, so its nice to be able to change back and forth between Raw and Jpg rapidly depending on the situation.<br>
Mark...yeah, I did jump into the high end digital quite rapidly. I knew that some day I wanted to be using a full frame DSLR. I had quite a bit invested in EF lenses-no L, mostly Canon's "prosumer" lenses- and didn't want to deal with the crop with APS-C DSLR's. Plus, if I had bought a crop sensor DSLR, it would have been hard for me to justify spending more money on a full frame DSLR. I have a digital point and shoot that I've been using (At $120 a couple years back it was a no-brainer purchase). But I found myself wanting to use my lenses more, but didn't want to deal with the film. So the 5DII was my gift for waiting this long. I figure all the fancy bells and whistles of the 5DII are just a result of me waiting this long, and technology advancing while I waited. I'm they type of person that'll buy the best that I can afford at the time and then usually end up keeping it for awhile. So this 5DII will be with me for quite some time. Whenever I used my Elan IIe my kids would ask to see the pictures immediately afterwards and I couldn't. It got to the point where they stopped asking. Now I can happily show them the photo after taking one. Be patient...your time will come!</p>
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<p>Happy Friday everyone!<br>
I've been using my 5DII for a couple weeks now and love it. I'm shooting both RAW and jpg. From what I've read, shooting RAW enables one to get the highest quality image capture, which in theory makes sense. And I see the difference in files size too compared to the jpg file. However what does this mean when I shoot jpg? When I shoot RAW are all 21 megapixels being exposed vs less megapixels when I shoot jpg? I would think that in both cases all 21 megapixels are being exposed to light. But if they're all being exposed, where is all my light data disappearing to when I have a smaller file with the jpg compared to the Raw? Please enlighten me!</p>
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<p>Arash<br>
I got my 5DII last week and I noticed this as well. There's definitely a "flex" but its quite subtle. I feel it towards the lower palm of my hand. Sometimes I feel it near the CF door and sometimes I feel it near the battery compartment door (Bottom right corner nearest your body if your holding the camera). I'd imagine this is normal.</p>
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<p>Stephen,<br>
LOL. I have my Elan IIe ready and waiting. I'm not finished with film yet. The local community college has a B&W class that I've taken several times and includes darkroom time. I do enjoy the process of making prints in the darkroom. I find it relaxing.</p>
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<p>Wow. Thanks everyone for all the great comments. Very much appreciated. Obviously what I really have to do is just start processing and see what works for me. I like the fact that I can record RAW and jpeg simultaneously, and switching between either is very easy. I can see in some situations where I'll probably just shoot jpeg because of the convenience. Most likely in situations where I'm taking snapshots at parties, family gatherings etc. A lot of these pictures I'll probably make 4x6 prints and just give to people. But there will definitely be times where capturing RAW will be a must and having the comments you provided will help.</p>
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