Photography Topic thread...

olv · 18 Sep 2011 at 11:01

I'd put money on the canon announcement being video related rather than a new 5d/1d.

Rojin · 18 Sep 2011 at 11:10

With it being in Hollywood it does look that way. Digital Rev have been invited to an announcement on the 22nd of this month, that looks to be printer related though...

An Exception · 18 Sep 2011 at 11:31

Raymond Lin said:
One 580exii RIP at last night wedding reception....didn't notice at the beginning coz the pre flash was going off but the pictures looked wrong...thought it might be the settings but swapped with my other 580 around and turns out it was a dead flash.

Pre flash but no main flash. Lucky I put my 550ex in the car this time, normally I leave the 550ex at home!

Had you been using it with a TT5?
I'm guessing it's just going a pre flash, and then a full power dump?

Mr Jones · 18 Sep 2011 at 11:33

olv said:
I'd put money on the canon announcement being video related rather than a new 5d/1d.

What's there to say that the next 5D type isn't focused on bridging between DSLR photography and videography? My money's on that related product seeing as TV shows and some movie have been filmed with DSLRs...

jonneymendoza · 18 Sep 2011 at 11:34

Rojin said:
With it being in Hollywood it does look that way. Digital Rev have been invited to an announcement on the 22nd of this month, that looks to be printer related though...

come on, i doubt digitelrev would give a hoop about a printer

olv · 18 Sep 2011 at 12:08

Mr Jones said:
What's there to say that the next 5D type isn't focused on bridging between DSLR photography and videography? My money's on that related product seeing as TV shows and some movie have been filmed with DSLRs...

My feeling is that it's going to be so heavily weighted towards video that it's not going to be a credible alternative to someone primarily interested in stills.

An Exception · 18 Sep 2011 at 12:38

Should be an awesome camera if they don't stick a really strong AA filter on it (good for video) and just improve the AF a little, just making the outside focus points cross-types would be enough for me personally.
ISO will no doubt be great as well, especially once the image files are down sized.

Raymond Lin · 18 Sep 2011 at 12:55

Ejizz said:
Had you been using it with a TT5?
I'm guessing it's just going a pre flash, and then a full power dump?

It was on camera, and it was no full power dump, just no main flash at all.

I used them with the PW on Tuesday.

dannyjo22 · 18 Sep 2011 at 13:00

Johnny|lucidcomposure said:
Canon is finally bringing out new hardware in November (or at least showing it us)

http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/15/canon-plans-hollywood-event-ready-to-roll-out-the-red-carpet-on/

Awesome, 7D2 please

Raymond Lin · 18 Sep 2011 at 13:02

dannyjo22 said:
Awesome, 7D2 please

Too soon for that.

dannyjo22 · 18 Sep 2011 at 13:29

Raymond Lin said:
Too soon for that.

Sad Panda.

2012 would be fine really, I'd like it launched now so I can wait until 2012 for the price to drop after the inital early adopter price

The monies sat waiting for them to take it off me.

Rojin · 18 Sep 2011 at 15:25

jonneymendoza said:
come on, i doubt digitelrev would give a hoop about a printer

That makes no sense, as said Canon have apparently invited them it isn't Digital Rev's choice.

jonneymendoza · 18 Sep 2011 at 15:43

dannyjo22 said:
Awesome, 7D2 please

no. 5dmk3 first

Phate · 18 Sep 2011 at 18:11

You know that disappointment you get when you see the focus is slightly off by a few mm on what would have otherwise been a cracking shot?

Gah

Clown · 18 Sep 2011 at 18:26

I still use those shots and hope other people won't notice

Mr Jones · 18 Sep 2011 at 18:28

Yes but the average joes will still see the moment rather than the pixel peeping and say, this image didn't capture the moment because the focus is so totally x mm out!

Phate · 18 Sep 2011 at 18:29

Ok I'll post it and see what you think...2 seconds...

It's...SO annoying

Mr Jones · 18 Sep 2011 at 18:42

It's not too bad when you sharpen her eyes and smile a little...

Clown · 18 Sep 2011 at 18:42

You focused on her chest, I'd say that's the right place?

GTRacer · 18 Sep 2011 at 18:43

Just use smart sharpen (change it from gaussian to lens blur) and do some masking. That'll be £30.

Also, I really need a compact PnS, my iPhone is way too slow for quick grab shots. Had a play in Westfields with the new Pentax Q, thought it was rather cute and cool, shame about the price.