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hi
not a plug, but HDEW for me all the way
i have saved myself at least 1000 pound on the items i have had from them
alan
Is a UK sourced camera worth more 2nd hand?
Is a UK sourced camera worth more 2nd hand?
Thanks Alan. I'll give it a go later.
So has anybody tried the AF with a 2x TC yet?
I just tried it with a500f4 and it does work .
Rob.
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f285/GYROB/robin_zps4bfa8bd4.jpg
hmm, no 400 f5.6 for the 2x converter.
http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/standard_display/EOS5DM3_firmware/
hmm, no 400 f5.6 for the 2x converter.
http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/standard_display/EOS5DM3_firmware/
Why you still running 4.1?? Latest is 4.4...I am just about to do the upgrade, but I notice that in the release notes raw compatibility is affected with cameras using an older version of the firmware. I am running Lightroom 4.1 as this is the last version which works with Photoshop CS5 seamlessly, anybody know if RAW files still work in older versions of Camera Raw and Lightroom?
Which AF points does it allow you to use with the 2x Rob?
Which AF points does it allow you to use with the 2x Rob?
Really?No Canon camera autofocuses with a 2X convertor above f5.6. No news there mate.
Really?
I just spent the evening autofocussing my 5diii on 1000mm @ F8 (500mm+2x)
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=480675
Ah ok! I see what you mean now and you are quite correct.
However, I wonder if it is possible to 'autofocus' on live-view with a native F5.6 and a 2x though, as I could do that with an F4+2x before the firmware update.:shrug:
I'm lucky enough not to own any lenses smaller than native F4 so I can't test it.
Edit: Just remembered, I do have an F5.6 (100-400mm which is really SWMBO's lens). I can now confirm that it WILL autofocus in live-view mode at F11.
Would love the 500 you have got but want a 1DX first. Any reason you went for the 500 over the 400 f2.8?
Just had a look at the pics. Really good. Really like the robin shot and its amazing you can see that green woodpecker from so far away. How is the mk3 2x extender compared to the mk2?
First thing I'd suggest is that the lens is WAY more important that the body. Some of my best shots were taken with a basic 550D and the 300F2.8.
I only really photograph wild birds and the 500mm is generally regarded as the tool of choice for this. It's almost permanantly attached to the 1.4xIII, or at least it was until today. The firmware update may have changed things.
It was a close-run thing at the time and if I'd got the 400 I'm sure I'd always have been kicking myself when a bird was just too far away. Even at 700mm, I'm usually cropping quite a bit.
I'd love to add-in the latest 400F2.8II to my colection, but I reckon that's just being greedy. I know it's probably the best lens that Canon do, but I wouldn't swap my 500 for it.
Thank-you. These shots were all at about 8pm this evening so the light wasn't the greatest. I'm really pleased with how this F8 Autofocus is working. I had the 2xII before and it's not something I miss. However, I understand that the 2xIII is only worth getting if you have the newer 300, 400 or 500 IS II lenses.
Because 4.4 doesn't work seamlessly with Photoshop CS5... It makes duplicate tiffs everywhere... The changes in 4.4 are not important enough to make me want to either put up with the pain of manually importing or to upgrade my version of Photoshop.
2 TC's stacked.
Bloody hell I bet the IQ's cracking with that setup!
2 TC's stacked.
Bloody hell I bet the IQ's cracking with that setup!
I have run my 300 F2.8 with a 2x and a 1.4x stacked. IQ is remarkably good.
I think you could smother axle grease over the lens and still get amazing results with that lens though Richard
OK So have sold my 5D MKII and am actively looking for the best deal on the 5D MKIII, I have lodged a price match request with John Lewis to match CameraWorld price. I will let you know how I get on.
I might see if they will match HDEW price as well, but they do say they only match high street shops not online only stores. HDEW does have a shop address though I think.
Has anyone used the silent shutter mode on the camera yet? I used it to great effect the other night shooting a local theatre production and wondered if there are any draw backs to just leaving it on permanently? i.e. write speeds, battery drain etc etc