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Canon Speedlite 580EX II
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Review Date: Jun 13, 2008
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: Not Indicated
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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Faster recycling, less noise, improved locking mechanism,
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An "upgrade" from my 580EX, the locking mechanism revision is a most welcome addition.
Noticably faster and quieter, this is what the original 580EX should have been. The upgrade to dust and water sealing in line with the 1 series cameras is also nice. Canon now offer a complete range of dust and water sealed products.
At first, I thought the removal of dedicated wireless setting buttons was going to prove bothersome but, as all can be controlled via newer EOS cameras, I'm actually finding it easier to set-up. Well done Canon!
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Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III
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Review Date: Jun 13, 2008
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: Not Indicated
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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Full frame, resolution, tone detail
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Cons:
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None
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My 1D2 was a great machine but at the end of the day, the resolution is just not enough for those times when you want to crop and zoom.
The 1Ds3 is a sublime machine with acres of resolution headroom. The increase from 12 to 14 bit is also most welcome - just look at the tone control now available to you.
Those complaining about price - this camera is not meant for you. Look lower down the EOS series and you will find something suitable.
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Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L USM
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Review Date: Nov 3, 2005
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: Not Indicated
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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Image quality, BOKEH
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Cons:
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Not dust and water sealed. Does not transmit distance information to camera for ETTL II flash use.
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A truely remarkable lens. Out of this world BOKEH - you won't believe it until you see it. It really does open up a whole new world of photography to you.
Focus speed - fine with 1DMK2 - remember, focusing element has so much work to do.
Weight - fine. One expects a quality lens to be heavy.
As much as I like my other L series lenses, this has quickly become my favorite.
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