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p.1 #1 · Testing a 1.4 Ver II tc

I've had this tc for about 4 years, but since I had no lenses that would auto focus on my 7D with the tc, it has remained largely unused. Taping the pins did not help. When I purchased the 500 F4 II, I thought I'd give it another try. It still did not work properly, so I sent it to Canon. Since I got it back, I have not had a month or so ago, I have not had a chance to give it a work out, so this morning I went looking for some migrating boids.

I found some Ringnecks in the same lake as last year, but they were skittish, and since I had no food, I couldn't get them as close as I'd like, but that did not stop me from shooting.

BTW - the tc seems to work, but reports the F stop as "0.0", and it switches between "AI Servo" and " Manual" by itself...

So here are 5 shots including a bonus gull flyby.

1 - the male with a little fill flash
Canon EOS-1D Mark IV 700 mm f/5.6 1/1250 sec 800 ISO +0.3 EV

2 - the Mrs.
Canon EOS-1D Mark IV 700 mm f/5.6 1/2500 sec 800 ISO -0.3 EV

3 - Dive! Dive!
Canon EOS-1D Mark IV 700 mm f/5.6 1/1600 sec 800 ISO -0.3 EV

4 - A wet nello.
Canon EOS-1D Mark IV 700 mm f/5.6 1/1600 sec 800 ISO -0.3 EV

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Nov 12, 2012 at 05:47 PM

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p.1 #2 · Testing a 1.4 Ver II tc

Not sure about the wonky settings but the images look more than just ok to me Ron!
Eric

Nov 12, 2012 at 05:48 PM

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p.1 #3 · Testing a 1.4 Ver II tc

Here's the gull.

And as always, C&C appreciated ~ Ron

5 - Do you have any bread for me??
Canon EOS-1D Mark IV 700 mm f/5.6 1/8000 sec 800 ISO -0.3 EV

Nov 12, 2012 at 05:49 PM

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p.1 #4 · Testing a 1.4 Ver II tc

Looks really sharp Ron, nice work.

Rob

Nov 12, 2012 at 06:10 PM

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p.1 #5 · Testing a 1.4 Ver II tc

This is pretty cool Ron. Looks like V-II can take the older TC's well

Nov 12, 2012 at 06:19 PM

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p.1 #6 · Testing a 1.4 Ver II tc

You and the tc = tasty images!

Howard

Nov 12, 2012 at 06:25 PM

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p.1 #7 · Testing a 1.4 Ver II tc

switches between "AI Servo" and " Manual" by itself..

Not sure what you mean by this. Are you referring to AI Servo vs. One-Shot?

John

Nov 12, 2012 at 06:45 PM

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p.1 #8 · Testing a 1.4 Ver II tc

Looks pretty dang good to me, Ron.

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Nov 12, 2012 at 07:34 PM

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p.1 #9 · Testing a 1.4 Ver II tc

These look pretty decent Ron.

Nov 12, 2012 at 07:36 PM

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p.1 #10 · Testing a 1.4 Ver II tc

#1 for me. Great detail!

Nov 12, 2012 at 07:48 PM

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p.1 #11 · Testing a 1.4 Ver II tc

Fabulous shots Ron. It looks like the tc works

David

Nov 12, 2012 at 08:32 PM

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p.1 #12 · Testing a 1.4 Ver II tc

all are very nice Ron

Nov 12, 2012 at 09:02 PM

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p.1 #13 · Testing a 1.4 Ver II tc

The shots look great Ron, that part seems to be functioning quite well. The exif reports 700 so the camera has it figured out. That said it is somewhat disturbing that you the 0.0. It seems that Canon didn't fix all the way

I don't want to rain on your parade but I'm not sure I would trust the tc

Tim

Nov 12, 2012 at 09:06 PM

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p.1 #14 · Testing a 1.4 Ver II tc

The shots look very good, Ron.
Chris

Nov 12, 2012 at 09:19 PM

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p.1 #15 · Testing a 1.4 Ver II tc

We should all be blessed with such defective equipment...sweet images Ron.

Jim

Nov 13, 2012 at 12:44 AM

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p.1 #16 · Testing a 1.4 Ver II tc

eyelaser wrote:
Not sure about the wonky settings but the images look more than just ok to me Ron!
Eric

Thanx Eric. I am happy with the shots, but think I will have to send the tc back.

Rob Tillyer wrote:
Looks really sharp Ron, nice work.

Rob

Thanx Rob.

sritri wrote:
This is pretty cool Ron. Looks like V-II can take the older TC's well

Thanx Shreeni. I may not "have" to upgrade to the MK III after all.

Howard Kearley wrote:
You and the tc = tasty images!

Howard

Thanx Howard.

BluesWest wrote:
switches between "AI Servo" and " Manual" by itself..

Not sure what you mean by this. Are you referring to AI Servo vs. One-Shot?

John

I mean it switches to MANUAL focus - not something I want to deal with as it will surely happen at the wrong time.

Ron

Nov 13, 2012 at 02:23 AM

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p.1 #17 · Testing a 1.4 Ver II tc

Ron, this is a great set. Those ring necks are so cute and fun to watch. They have returned here too.
Nancy

Nov 13, 2012 at 02:48 AM

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p.1 #18 · Testing a 1.4 Ver II tc

IQ looks good on these Ron... did you have any images that were OOF? If so, you may need more testing or return TC to Canon.

Mr. and Mrs. both look good, and so does the Gull... such pretty light on the Mrs.

Kirk

Nov 13, 2012 at 02:55 AM

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p.1 #19 · Testing a 1.4 Ver II tc

These look great Ron. I’d try cleaning the contracts on the TC, lens and body as it sounds like something is not making.

There is always the Canon 1.4x TC III and this wonderful third party converter:

http://www.adorama.com/TM14XPEOS.html

I have the Nikon version and it’s more compatible than any of the Nikon TCs and IQ excellent.

Morris

Nov 13, 2012 at 03:04 AM

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p.1 #20 · Testing a 1.4 Ver II tc

You have to be a happy camper.

Wacky roger

Nov 13, 2012 at 03:14 AM

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