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    Canon EOS1D MarkIII power on??

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    I've had that same camera since it was introduced. I've never had a minutes trouble with it. I still use it to this day. It has never been to the shop. I have cleaned the sensor many time myself. I'm waiting for the new 1dx iii to come out. I may bite the bullet and get one.

    Dropping Canon

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    <p>Thanks to all that provided input. I think at this point I am just going to drag my heels for a bit before making any new purchases. If anything I may just pick up a new Canon wide angle zoom. Probably the 16-35L. I have a real estate deal that needs to happen before I buy too much. Happy New Year to all!</p>

    Dropping Canon

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    <p>Thanks Mark, my biggest complaint with my current 1d Mark iii is noise. I hate noise. I don't like to shoot over ISO 400 with it. I also crop my shots a lot because I don't get as close as I would like to with my current lenses. So I think I would like more MP's for this reason. I dream of a 1d X Mark ii but I don't like the price and it has so much that I don't think I need. Video, GPS, etc. </p>

    Dropping Canon

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    <p>A good point Peter. I should consider buying used. I have always purchased new with the exception of one old 8mp body. When I see a nice used canon " L " lens for sale I always wonder if it's a bad copy someone is trying to unload. When spending in the $1,000's it's assuring to have a warranty. A member of our club is selling all of his canon gear which is why I started this post. He has many of the same lenses I already have. One I was considering was a 16-35mm. I'm sure he took good care of it but it is the first version. Do I want to spend $750 on it? I'm leaning towards no.</p>

    Dropping Canon

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    <p>I just returned home and I am happy to see all the responses. They are very good and interesting. I guess I could have included a little more info. My passion is wildlife/nature photography but I would like to start taking more landscapes. My old body is the 1d Mark iii. My longest lens is the 100-400L old push-pull version and my shortest the 24-70L 2.8. My wish for lenses would be to add to each end of the spectrum. One wider and another longer, preferably a prime. I would also like a FF for my next body with more MP. I like the 1d body because of its heavy duty construction. I'm not too nice to my equipment sometimes. I don't see myself going mirrorless anytime soon with help from these posts. I guess I will just slowly keep building on what I have started. </p>

    Dropping Canon

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    <p>They have mentioned the bulk, weight, and comparable IQ. We are a small club in western NY with less than 30 members. I was anticipating some expensive upgrades to my Canon collection in this new year but I am now hesitant. I am shooting with a 10mp body that is probably 8 yrs. old. I was also considering one or two new "L" lenses. I have been published a few times but sell very few images. It is pretty much just an expensive hobby for me. I don't want to have a pile of equipment with no value down the road. I was just hoping to get some feedback from a larger group of photogs. Thanks Howard.</p>

    Dropping Canon

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    <p>I belong to a photography club in one of the New England states. A couple of our longtime members are selling all of their Canon equipment and have started shooting with Sony's. They are two of our best photographers in the club. This seems a bit shocking to me. Is Sony's IQ that much better? Is there a trend in this direction? I love my Canon equipment and I am just trying to figure this out. </p>

    AF hunting & surging

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    <p>I am using the AI Servo mode. I also have the 100-400 L IS USM but the 70-200 L IS II USM seems to have more trouble or hunt more. I was aware of the focus problems with this body when I purchased it. I bought a model after the fix was made and requested a serial number after the fix. Firmware is fairly current. The latest two updates didn't sound like they were anything I had to have. I will try using just the center focus point. I almost always use a single focus point but rarely the center point. I will also try taking it out of AI Servo mode. I guess I will feel better if it is something I have to live with, rather than a problem with my equipment. Thanks for the replies!</p>

    AF hunting & surging

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    <p>Hi, I am using Canon's new 70-200L f2.8 II lens and am having trouble with the AF. AF can't seem to " lock on ". It seems to do a lot of hunting or surging compared to my other Canon lenses. I normally shoot in the Tv mode for moving wildlife. I sometimes use the 1.4X but I think the problem is there regardless. My body is the 1D Mark III. Any advice for this problem? Thanks!</p>

    Shooting Civil War Re-enactments

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    <p><img src="http://flxcaptured.artistwebsites.com/featured/civil-war-12-roger-bailey.html" alt="" /><img src="http://flxcaptured.artistwebsites.com/featured/civil-war-1-roger-bailey.html" alt="" />I shot my first two this year in central NY. I had fun although it is challenging trying to get photos that look authentic. At the first one the Yankee canons where lined up with a blacktop road behind them with occasional traffic. On the other side of the battle field was a playground and a modern metal fence in the background. Re-enactors were smiling during the battle. I'm sure they were having fun but it makes for bad pictures. I would have a hard time not smiling while having fun myself. Candid shots in the camp before the battle were more successful for me. Instead of B&W I used a Lightroom preset. I think it was Color Creative Aged Photo. See more @: www.flxcaptured.artistwebsites.com</p><div>00bpa3-541383784.thumb.jpg.6915f7ae151f0d86a6ea21008f8fb90b.jpg</div>

    licensing question

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    <p>Hi,<br>

    I have a fiber artist wanting to use two of my photos for her art work. She recreates using fibers that she dyes herself. She would like my permission to use my photos. I am reluctant to allow this and don't think I should do it without a fee. I have heard her cheapest work starts at $2800 US dollars. Should I allow the usage? How much is a fair fee for me? How do I keep it legal or safe?<br>

    Thanks!</p>

    Exterior display

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    <p>Thanks for the input guys. My sign board will be about 3'x4'. I'm not sure I can get that shrink wrapped. I was planning on using ink jet prints but from a professional Epson printer with 3k inks. I am thinking of putting a collage on the board or a series of photos.</p>

    Exterior display

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    <p>Hi,<br>

    I have a project idea. I would like to adhere some my prints to a piece of sign board for outdoor display. I guess this would be on the same idea of a decoupage. Do any of you have any experience with doing this? I am looking for instructions. Thank you!</p>

    The best spot for sunrise photography in VA Beach

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    <p>Can't help you with location. Never shot there. Here is a good web site for times of the sun and moon. <a href="http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/astronomy.html?n=179&month=1&year=2010&obj=moon&afl=-12&day=1">http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/astronomy.html?n=179&month=1&year=2010&obj=moon&afl=-12&day=1</a><br>

    My advice is get there plenty early. Sometimes the best shots are before sunrise. Good luck!</p>

    FD mount on EOS?

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    <p>Hi,<br>

    I'm looking at a 500mm FD lens to use on my EOS 1d body. I can't afford $6,000 for the monster I really want at this time. Anyone have any experience with this adaption? Is it a good idea or should I wait and save the money toward the EOS model?</p>

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