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    Canon ef 70-200 f/2.8 IS for $1200

    in Canon EOS Mount

    Posted

    Alan Myers wrote: "...I would strongly encourage anyone considering 100mm and longer lenses for use on 1.6X D-SLRs to give Image Stabilization high priority!"

     

    Unless you always use a tripod - I'd say Alan gives good advise here.

     

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    I moved from a very slow focussing Tokina 70-200/2.8 to a used 70-200/2.8 IS. I too thought that spending the big $$ for the 70-200/2.8 IS was not the wisest use of my limited funds, BUT the money is now long gone (and the pain mostly forgotten) while the lens remains: I don't regret the decision.

     

    Just to keep life interesting: Have you thought about the Sigma 70-200/2.8 ?

     

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    CPN replaces CPS @ Canon EU

    in Canon EOS Mount

    Posted

    "Welcome to CPN - Canon Professional Network - a re-launch of the Canon

    Professional Services site. Our mission is to be a source of inspiration and

    education to professional and enthusiastic photographers who rely on Canon

    products. From in-depth features on world famous photographers to the most

    comprehensive bank of technical information, CPN is the destination site for the

    motivated Canon user."

     

    http://cpn.canon-europe.com/content/index.do

     

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    Canon's 50MP CMOS Sensor = 19 x 28mm Prototype

    in Canon EOS Mount

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    "Canon has built a 50 megapixel CMOS monstrosity, which is reportedly almost

    twice the resolution of its nearest competition, and is prepping it as a sort of

    large format surveillance camera for monitoring large, busy areas such as

    parking lots and theme parks, along with detailed work like factory part

    inspections. Despite the sensor's clear industrial-end aims, Canon has managed

    to build its prototype at 19 x 28mm in size, the same dimensions of the sensors

    in its DSLR cameras..."

     

    http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/04/canon-crams-50-megapixels-into-a-cmos-prototype/

     

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    100-300 f 4.5-5.6 USM - focus speed - how fast?

    in Canon EOS Mount

    Posted

    The 100-300/USM "ring-type USM drive is very fast..." http://photozone.de/8Reviews/lenses/canon_100300_4556/index.htm

     

    AI Servo works best if you activate it prior to getting to the 'money shot' - start tracking BEFORE the real action begins. "The shutter button has two positions. The halfway position activates the autofocus. If you let go the shutter button, you need to focus all over by pressing it halfway again." http://www.canon.co.jp/Imaging/enjoydslr/p_3_010.html

    Happy 25th Chuck Westfall

    in Canon EOS Mount

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    "It was May 24, 1982 that Chuck Westfall kicked off his career with Canon USA,

    following a successful stint as a commercial photographer in Chicago. Over the

    past 25 years, Westfall has moved from tech rep through various positions to his

    current assignment as Director of Media and Customer Relationship.

     

    Known for his encyclopedic knowledge of Canon products and well-liked by

    photographers across the U.S. and elsewhere, Westfall has become something of an

    ambassador for his company over the past quarter century.

     

    We extend our congratulations to you Chuck on reaching this significant career

    milestone."

     

    http://robgalbraith.com/bins/content_page.asp?cid=7-8739-8984

     

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    Mark III

    in Canon EOS Mount

    Posted

    I took the liberty of lifting the following <a href="http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/511277/208">posting from FM</a>...<p>

     

    ""I took the liberty of lifting the following posting from dpr...<p>

     

    "This is copied from the Digital Wedding Forum posted yesterday.<p>

     

     

    Canon U.S.A. is still on target to begin shipments of the EOS-1D Mark III to its authorized dealers by the end of May. This is the same information we supplied to dealers on April 16th, and there have been no changes in our plans since then. "By the end of May" is as close as I can say for now. Shipments may begin sooner than that (they have not begun yet in the U.S.A.), but they most likely won't begin any later than that. Again, this is U.S.A. information only. Shipment schedules in other markets may differ.<p>

     

    As I am sure you can imagine, demand for this camera is going to exceed available inventories for an unknown period of time. As a result, the camera will initially be "on allocation" to authorized U.S.A. dealers. It's difficult to say when a specific dealer will receive merchandise, or how many cameras will be shipped on a per-dealer basis. The basic idea is to spread the distribution as fairly as possible according to the orders we've received. We expect to receive shipments from the factory in Japan regularly, and shipments to dealers will be scheduled accordingly.<p>

     

    Please understand that as a member of our Marketing team, I have no way of checking the allocations or shipping schedules for individual dealers. That's a Sales issue, so my best suggestion is to keep checking with your dealer for updated information.<p>

     

    Best Regards,<p>

     

    Chuck Westfall<br>

    Director/Media & Customer Relationship<br>

    Camera Marketing Group/Canon U.S.A., Inc." ""<p>

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    xti or G7?

    in Canon EOS Mount

    Posted

    "...the items will be shot in a tent, with tripod, lights and remote shutter release..." How will the lights be triggered?

     

    Another option might be a Canon S3 IS (~$425) or the new S5 IS (~$500) -- both are priced close to the G7 (~$450). A 58mm Close-up Lens 250D or 500D (~$85) could be added if you need to get really close.

     

    Is there a store you can go to with your wife and try some sample shots using the various options with different jewelry products ?

     

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    20D Shutter: Possible Class Action

    in Canon EOS Mount

    Posted

    Canon EOS 20D Alleged Defects Investigation

     

    "The Canon EOS 20D Digital Camera was initially launched by Canon U.S.A in

    September 2004 as a high-end consumer and professional level digital camera. The

    national law firm of Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP, is currently

    investigating consumer complaints concerning the Canon EOS 20D digital camera.

    The complaints include allegations that the Canon EOS 20D model prematurely

    fails either right before or right after the one-year warranty period ends.

     

    We are reviewing complaints concerning problems with the shutter system of the

    digital camera. Specifically, the camera shutter of the EOS 20D digital camera

    allegedly begins to fire repeatedly until the camera battery is removed. Once

    the shutter problem arises, the only way to resolve the issue is to send the

    camera to the manufacturer for repair at the cost of the consumer."

    Canon + Art Wolfe on PBS TV (USA)

    in Canon EOS Mount

    Posted

    Via Google <a

    href="http://news.google.com/news?hl=en&ned=&q=Canon&btnG=Search+News">News</a>:

    I saw this <a

    href="http://www.imaging-resource.com/NEWS/1179260940.html">post</a> by Michael

    R. Tomkins on imaging-resource.com<p>

     

    <b>"</b><i>An interesting new section added to Canon's Digital Learning Center

    website offers a chance to learn from wildlife and nature photographer Art

    Wolfe</i>.<p>

     

    The minisite, which accompanies the television program 'Travels to the Edge with

    Art Wolfe' and is divided into areas for each episode of the show, offers a

    sampling of photos shot by Art along with exposure details. There's also

    information on the Canon equipment used to capture the photos, shooting tips,

    information on the locations, and more.<p>

     

    Settings for the thirteen episodes of 'Travels to the Edge with Art Wolfe'

    include Africa, Alaska, the American Southwest, Bolivia, Ethiopia, India, Kenya,

    Patagonia, Peru, and South Georgia Island. The show is currently airing on

    certain PBS stations in 28 states. To find out if your local PBS station is

    among these, visit the minisite, and click on 'TV Schedule'.<b>"</b><p>

     

    The Canon minisite: <a

    href="http://www.usa.canon.com/dlc/travels/index.jsp">http://www.usa.canon.com/dlc/travels/index.jsp</a><p>

     

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    Ready to buy! Which retailer to use?

    in Canon EOS Mount

    Posted

    Check with your credit card company and see if they have any extended warranty benefits. When I bought my 30D last year I used my Visa card which gave me one extra year of coverage over Canon's one year (2 years total). I think I have seen 'premium' credit cards that offer more than one year of extra coverage.

     

    Read the fine print and ask questions before you buy.

    24-70 2.8L Front lens ring got unstuck - how to fix?

    in Canon EOS Mount

    Posted

    You will need to find your len's 'date code', not serial # (my O0ops).

     

    Here is Canon's Chuck Westfall's info from RG (03/31/04):

     

    1. The EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM originally went on sale in the USA in November, 2002.

     

    2. The factory made a "running change" to the design of the name ring attachment system in April, 2003. 24-70L lenses manufactured since the beginning of April, 2003 have already been modified. This was a gap of approximately 5 months rather than 2 as I originally said.

     

    3. The manufacturing code, which is engraved into or printed on the black ring surrounding the rear element of the lens, is UR0402 or higher for modified lenses. If you purchased your EF 24-70L lens within the last 12 months, chances are good that your lens has already been modified.

     

    4. The repair procedure for the name ring on EF 24-70L lenses manufactured before the modification involves three screws, not just one. The holes to accept these screws are already there, so no drilling is required.

     

    As a reminder, Canon does not recommend customers to send in their early-production EF 24-70L lenses for "preventative maintenance" if the name ring is intact. Also, decisions on whether or not to charge customers for the repair of a name ring are made exclusively by the Canon Factory Service Center upon physical examination of the lens and warranty status.

     

    Chuck Westfall, Canon U.S.A., Inc.

     

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    Canon S5 IS , introduced

    in Mirrorless Digital Cameras

    Review: Dust removal systems / sensor cleaning

    in Canon EOS Mount

    Posted

    R�bert Irhẹ (Birdie) writes:

    "Sensor cleaning is becoming a standard feature on modern digital SLR cameras.

    While the manufacturers may use different techniques to get rid of the dust from

    the image sensor, they all promise clean, dust free images. Do they all work

    equally well? Can we throw our air blower away?"

     

    and

     

    "We had four different cameras from four different manufacturers: Canon

    EOS-400D, Olympus E-300, Pentax K10D and Sony Alpha A100."

     

    Click here for more:

    http://pixinfo.com/en/articles/ccd-dust-removal/

     

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    Info needed on Canon 500D close up lens

    in Canon EOS Mount

    Posted

    I use Canon EOS 10, 10s, 10QD or 30D/BG-E2 + 70-200/2.8 IS, Tamron SP Pro 1.4x TC, 77mm 500D and the Kenko Extension Tube Set (12mm, 20mm & 36mm) for close up work.

     

    Here is an online calculator that will help with comparing magnification between combinations - http://ca.geocities.com/lokejul/jlcalc.htm

     

    I've found that I need to be very aware of my handholding technique to give myself a rock solid platform... Even the smallest movement of my pulse can cause blurred shots at these magnifications.

     

    Using a tripod can be a major PITA with macro, but the results are worth it. I have a Olympus Varimagni Finder (1.2x / 2.5x angle finder) that I sometimes use for critical close focussing.

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