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p.1 #1 · Off-season Kit changes

For all of us shooters who live in places that get a real winter, the off-season is approaching fast (if not already upon us). Besides a much needed break, I've been looking forward to making some changes to our kit based on observations and realizations during the 40+ shoots we did this year.

What, if any, changes are you looking to make to your kit during the offseason?

What we've done so far...

OUT: 17-40, 24-70, 24L
IN: 14L II, 24-105, 35L

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Nov 20, 2009 at 02:51 PM

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Toying with the idea of swapping from a 1D3 5D2 combo to a 1Ds3 and 5D1 combo....

Nov 20, 2009 at 02:58 PM

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p.1 #3 · Off-season Kit changes

Want to purchase a 35L and shoot less with my 28-70

Nov 20, 2009 at 02:59 PM

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I need a good, new camera bag as well as a roller bag for my lights, if possible.

Baines! I ended up going with the Kupo boom

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Nov 20, 2009 at 03:07 PM

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p.1 #5 · Off-season Kit changes

Kinda toyed with the idea of swapping my 24-70/2.8 for a 24-105/4 IS. I don't know if I can bring myself to do it though.

Nov 20, 2009 at 03:12 PM

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p.1 #6 · Off-season Kit changes

deepbluejh wrote:
Kinda toyed with the idea of swapping my 24-70/2.8 for a 24-105/4 IS. I don't know if I can bring myself to do it though.

why do that?

Nov 20, 2009 at 03:12 PM

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p.1 #7 · Off-season Kit changes

gfrasur wrote:
Want to purchase a 35L and shoot less with my 28-70

Word to the wise, you need to jump on them when they appear on the Buy and sell board, and to be honest you're not saving that if you buy used.

Nov 20, 2009 at 03:13 PM

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p.1 #8 · Off-season Kit changes

jeremy_clay wrote:
deepbluejh wrote:
Kinda toyed with the idea of swapping my 24-70/2.8 for a 24-105/4 IS. I don't know if I can bring myself to do it though.

why do that?

Size, weight, and range advantages for the 24-105/4. The only time I ever use the 24-70 is when I'm stopping down (group shots at weddings, or for leisure purposes). I almost never use it at F2.8.

Nov 20, 2009 at 03:17 PM

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p.1 #9 · Off-season Kit changes

deepbluejh wrote:
jeremy_clay wrote:
deepbluejh wrote:
Kinda toyed with the idea of swapping my 24-70/2.8 for a 24-105/4 IS. I don't know if I can bring myself to do it though.

why do that?

Size, weight, and range advantages for the 24-105/4. The only time I ever use the 24-70 is when I'm stopping down (group shots at weddings, or for leisure purposes). I almost never use it at F2.8.

Thats exactly why we went from 24-70 to 24-105.

Nov 20, 2009 at 03:21 PM

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p.1 #10 · Off-season Kit changes

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Toying with the idea of swapping from a 1D3 5D2 combo to a 1Ds3 and 5D1 combo....

Are you pondering the 5D1 to offset the price difference?

Nov 20, 2009 at 03:24 PM

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p.1 #11 · Off-season Kit changes

Might go from 2x5D2 to 1D4 + 5D2. Still not sure if I can swallow the crop sensor. Wish 1Ds3 had better noise control or I'd be all over it.

Nov 20, 2009 at 03:32 PM

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p.1 #12 · Off-season Kit changes

To you guys swapping the 24-70's for the 24-105s...what are you doinggg

Nov 20, 2009 at 03:33 PM

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p.1 #13 · Off-season Kit changes

jprezant wrote:
To you guys swapping the 24-70's for the 24-105s...what are you doinggg

My copy of the 24-70 (that I used to have) was so sharp @ 2.8. Can you
say the same about the 24-105? ... no...because its an f4 lens. Fail.

Jeremy- you're trash can looks like my trash can. Overflowing.

Did you even read what I said? I don't use mine at F2.8 If I need aperture I grab my 50/1.2.

Nov 20, 2009 at 03:36 PM

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sboerup wrote:
Might go from 2x5D2 to 1D4 + 5D2. Still not sure if I can swallow the crop sensor. Wish 1Ds3 had better noise control or I'd be all over it.

As far as I can tell 1ds3 and 5d2 raws are virtually identical. The whole difference seems to sit in jpegs, which I don't use at all. 1ds3 is on my to buy list. Just hoping for used ones to drop even lower with early 1D4 adopters selling.

Nov 20, 2009 at 03:37 PM

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jahoo wrote:

As far as I can tell 1ds3 and 5d2 raws are virtually identical. The whole difference seems to sit in jpegs, which I don't use at all. 1ds3 is on my to buy list.

This is what I've heard.

Yes, I'd be dropping down to a 5D1 to offset the cost of the 1Ds3. This move would put me back in two FF sensors, which would make me happy.

Nov 20, 2009 at 03:42 PM

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p.1 #16 · Off-season Kit changes

Question: Do the 1dsIII's have the same low-ISO noise/banding issue? I'm not asking so we can fight over it, just asking if it's been discussed, much like the 5D2? I'd love a nicer LCD version of my sMkII's.

Nov 20, 2009 at 03:52 PM

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p.1 #17 · Off-season Kit changes

35L is pretty much it. Couple of small things...extra light stand, smaller PLM, CC, etc.
Would like to finish my portable power setup.

Also on the to-do list: Clean my desk. If I could get it at least to where Jeremy is at I'd be happy. I haven't seen the actual surface of mine in months.

Nov 20, 2009 at 03:53 PM

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p.1 #18 · Off-season Kit changes

jeremy_clay wrote:
Question: Do the 1dsIII's have the same low-ISO noise/banding issue? I'm not asking so we can fight over it, just asking if it's been discussed, much like the 5D2? I'd love a nicer LCD version of my sMkII's.

"Braniac" from the Canon forum has done testing of this and has concluded the 1DsIII has better low ISO IQ than the 5DII. This includes lack of banding.

Nov 20, 2009 at 03:53 PM

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p.1 #19 · Off-season Kit changes

jahoo wrote:
sboerup wrote:
Might go from 2x5D2 to 1D4 + 5D2. Still not sure if I can swallow the crop sensor. Wish 1Ds3 had better noise control or I'd be all over it.

As far as I can tell 1ds3 and 5d2 raws are virtually identical. The whole difference seems to sit in jpegs, which I don't use at all. 1ds3 is on my to buy list. Just hoping for used ones to drop even lower with early 1D4 adopters selling.

Not in my book. I had a 1Ds3 I shot with last year for a couple of weddings before going to 5D2. I reviewed some RAW files briefly last week, but, the noise at 1600 between 1Ds3 and 5D2 is noticeably better. Granted the 1Ds3 was no slouch though. Still debating a 1Ds3 vs 1D4.

Nov 20, 2009 at 03:54 PM

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p.1 #20 · Off-season Kit changes

would like to see those tests spence!

Nov 20, 2009 at 04:08 PM

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p.1 #21 · Off-season Kit changes

Either get into a full frame or the 35L.

The tough part is that I just dropped a fortune on the house and need to recover first.

So unless I come into some money it is looking like the OG 5D vs 35L

Nov 20, 2009 at 04:31 PM

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p.1 #22 · Off-season Kit changes

MTBtrials wrote:
Either get into a full frame or the 35L.

The tough part is that I just dropped a fortune on the house and need to recover first.

So unless I come into some money it is looking like the OG 5D vs 35L

Normally I'd say glass first, but your 17-40 is begging for FF

Nov 20, 2009 at 04:36 PM

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p.1 #23 · Off-season Kit changes

Was considering adding Elinchrom to the kit and having a mixed lighting system, but waiting until the Einsteins are released before making a decision. Aside from that, not really looking to switch things up. The thought of buying a 5D1 for travel and misc. work did cross my mind.

Nov 20, 2009 at 04:46 PM

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p.1 #24 · Off-season Kit changes

I'm looking to move from hensel mono's to a portable lumedyne setup. I'm finding myself always looking for an outlet and it's starting to bug me.

In terms of camera gear saving for either the 24L or 35L. I have no clue which one to get though. I'm happy with my 5D2 + 5D setup. I may sell a 30D and the 5D to fund a 1 series purchase but that's all contigent on the full frame offering coming up.

Nov 20, 2009 at 04:50 PM

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p.1 #25 · Off-season Kit changes

Get rid of the 30D "backup" camera and get something I want to use alongside my 1DsII. I am torn between another 1DsII, a 5D2, or an original 5D. Obviously the former would be more $$ and I would like to pick up a 35L to bridge the gap between my 24L and my 50 1.4. I think I would use it a lot.

I'd kill for a 1DsIII, but it's just not in the budget right now. I LOVE my DsII. LOVE it.

Nov 20, 2009 at 05:00 PM


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