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<p>Tom, I had a very similar problem with my ef 50mm 1.4 which was reproducible on both the 5DMII and 40D bodies. Microadjustment on the 5D did not help. Because this lens is one of my favorites I sent it in to Canon. $120 and a few days without the lens yielded a fine piece of optics. Focus was faster and spot on. Of all my lenses, I find this one is on the body more than most of the time and the money was well spent.</p>

<p>Tom, I had a very similar problem with my ef 50mm 1.4 which was reproducible on both the 5DMII and 40D bodies. Microadjustment on the 5D did not help. Because this lens is one of my favorites I sent it in to Canon. $120 and a few days without the lens yielded a fine piece of optics. Focus was faster and spot on. Of all my lenses, I find this one is on the body more than most of the time and the money was well spent.</p>

<p>I had mixed results with different repair centers. My EF 24-105 L began to have backfocus issues and a significant barrel drift in the vertical position such that I could not use it on a tripod. The lens was sent to the Virginia repair center along with $123 and returned with a statement that it was found to be within factory parameters. I complained and was told to send it to the New Jersey center. It was repaired beautifully including a barrel and focus assembly replacement for no additional funds and no shipping costs. They also replaced the broken red L designation ring which was not an original complaint. Why didn't they repair it correctly the first time?</p>

<p>Sorry for the double post. Not done intentionally. </p>

<p>Two lenses have proven to be invaluable to me with youth hockey and indoor soccer. I have a 70-200 f/2.8L IS and an EF 100mm f/2.0, both on a 40D body. The latter lens is my favorite with indoor sports. I have found it to be a fast focusing little jewel. It also makes for a very nice portrait lens with my 5DII</p>

<p>Two lenses have proven to be invaluable to me with youth hockey and indoor soccer. I have a 70-200 f/2.8L IS and an EF 100mm f/2.0, both on a 40D body. The latter lens is my favorite with indoor sports. I have found it to be a fast focusing little jewel. It also makes for a very nice portrait lens with my 5DII</p>

<p>I saw a similar add in the Milwaukee Craigslist, I responded asking for a serial number so that I could research the camera's history. No response and the next day the add was gone. It's a scam! </p>

<p>I own this lens also and the Canon USA site quoted ma a repair cost of $95 plus tax and return shipping not 10 minutes ago. I do not know where in NY to take it but the closest Canon Repair Facility is in Newport News Virginia. Good Luck.</p>

<p>I am aware of the published times but, the local broadcast media have made references to Friday "evening aerial demonstrations" by the Blue Angels. May be just a night time fly by, maybe a limited show, who knows. Whatever the news media is referencing, I would love to capture something rarely seen. It would not be the first time organizers and broadcasters have hyped something in error.<br>

A wide angle long exposure angled into the show area. What a great idea, thanks John. Even a simple fly by in loose formation could be cool. </p>

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<p>I am aware of the published times but, the local broadcast media have made references to Friday "evening aerial demonstrations" by the Blue Angels. May be just a night time fly by, maybe a limited show, who knows. Whatever the news media is referencing, I would love to capture something rarely seen. It would not be the first time organizers and broadcasters have hyped something in error.<br>

A wide angle long exposure angled into the show area. What a great idea, thanks John. Even a simple fly by in loose formation could be cool. </p>

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<p>The Blue Angels are coming to my area in 3 weeks and have announced a rare night show along the Milwaukee lakeshore. I have shot several day shows with an EF 70-200 2.8L IS on a 40D with great results but I am completely clueless as what to expect with jets at night. My question is for anyone with experience shooting high speed sports at night ie, an air show. I also have a 5DII, 50mmf1.4, 100mmf2, 24-105f/4L, 17-40f/4L, and the 70-200. I have thoughts of renting either a 100-400L and/or a 300f/2.8L but would appreciate suggestions and guidance.</p>

<p>Wow how did that happen, having trouble uploading an image. Sorry guys.</p>

<p>Bryan, I leave the 70-200 f/2.8L IS at home when I am shooting indoor sports. I have found an EF 100mm f/2.0 to be an excellent lens. It has a very fast focus and surprisingly sharp on my 40D. It also is a nice portrait lens on my 5D2. <br>

Doug</p>

<p>Bryan, I leave the 70-200 f/2.8L IS at home when I am shooting indoor sports. I have found an EF 100mm f/2.0 to be an excellent lens. It has a very fast focus and surprisingly sharp on my 40D. It also is a nice portrait lens on my 5D2. <br>

Doug</p>

<p>Excellent Puppy....don't forget the magnesium alloy frame vs polycarbonate and oh yeah, pentaprism vs pentamirror Vf.</p>

<p>Dont know why there is a second post? Was not done intentionally. Sorry gang.</p>

<p>Omar your should rent the EF 50mm f/1.2L lens before you buy it. This lens is very specialized and not just a faster 50! This is a lens that will take a lot of practice to get good photos. For one thing it has a VERY narrow depth of field which will take most of the rental period to get used to. Secondly it does not have a flat focus plane. ANY focus and recompose photo will surely be out of focus. And lastly, it is very camera dependent. It will backfocus on one body and front in another so this lens is best used on a body with microfocus adjustment. <br>

Having said that, if you need rich creamy bokeh and super sharp exposures under candlelight, rent this lens. Otherwise you will find that the EF 50mm f/1.4 will be an easier and more user friendly (and fun) lens for everyday use.</p>

<p>Omar your should rent the EF 50mm f/1.2L lens before you buy it. This lens is very specialized and not just a faster 50! This is a lens that will take a lot of practice to get good photos. For one thing it has a VERY narrow depth of field which will take most of the rental period to get used to. Secondly it does not have a flat focus plane. ANY focus and recompose photo will surely be out of focus. And lastly, it is very camera dependent. It will backfocus on one body and front in another so this lens is best used on a body with microfocus adjustment. <br>

Having said that, if you need rich creamy bokeh and super sharp exposures under candlelight, rent this lens. Otherwise you will find that the EF 50mm f/1.4 will be an easier and more user friendly (and fun) lens for everyday use.</p>

<p>im sorry for the double post, I dont know how that happened.</p>

<p>Any other day I would agree with Buffdr 100%, However, in this case with a young lady still in school embarking on a career I would suggest the old adage cheap body, expensive glass. The xsi is a good body, both of my daughters shoot the xsi. FWIW I would suggest that Jennifer, go with good glass and good studio lighting since her statement and great photos in her bio would indicate that is where her career will start. </p>

<p>For Harry, find something else to do with your time besides counting posts. A young lady could use your expertise in photography and not your criticism of what she posts. You don't like the post, don't open them.<br>

Sorry guys and girls, the old father of two daughters in me comes out sometimes.</p>

<p>Any other day I would agree with Buffdr 100%, However, in this case with a young lady still in school embarking on a career I would suggest the old adage cheap body, expensive glass. The xsi is a good body, both of my daughters shoot the xsi. FWIW I would suggest that Jennifer, go with good glass and good studio lighting since her statement and great photos in her bio would indicate that is where her career will start. </p>

<p>For Harry, find something else to do with your time besides counting posts. A young lady could use your expertise in photography and not your criticism of what she posts. You don't like the post, don't open them.<br>

Sorry guys and girls, the old father of two daughters in me comes out sometimes.</p>

<p>Good points G. Dan but you missed a few:<br>

Magnesium alloy frame vs polycarbonate,<br>

limited ISO range on the T2i,<br>

cant output live 1080 video on the T2i,<br>

faster shutter speeds available on the 7D,<br>

and 100% pentaprism VF vs 95% pentamirror.<br>

"So I am in a quandary." Yes Roger you are because there are a ton of differences in both bodies.We all are in a quandary when upgrading. Being happy with a camera purchase is more than just the number of pixels. Shoot both, handle both as Michael said and decide for yourself and not us what will be best for your style of photography. Good luck,<br>

Doug</p>

<p>It takes less energy to operate an lcd than it does to charge a capacitor. Nearly dead batteries will operate an lcd display and an led pilot lamp, but may be too dead to charge the capacitor adequately to flash.</p>

<p>All too often! With items I have sold, I refuse to ship or accept offers from anyone not having PayPal or PayPal verified address. Also no bids from anyone with less than 10 positive feedback without emailing me first and no shipping outside of the US. Yes, that eliminates potential buyers but there are too many nefarious people out there and they all seem to gravitate to eBay.<br>

Now, having said that, I have also dealt with wonderful people and have done well with sales of photography and ham radio equipment on eBay. You just have to be careful.</p>

<p>According to my wife, my lens outfit is as complete as it is going to be. I told her I wanted to go to all L, and that is when she said I could go to L. We'll see.</p>