Sorry, Not sure why the exif data is not linked...
Model = Canon EOS 40D
Lens=85mm 1.8EF
Exposure Time = 1/80"
F Number = F1.8
Exposure Program = Manual
ISO Speed Ratings = 3200
Metering Mode = Spot
Focal Length = 85mm
Someone posted their early experience with the new interchangeable focus screen ef-d, with the grid lines -- thanks very much. Has anyone purchased or used the other optional screen, the ef-s, which is reportedly optimized for manual focusing lenses of f2.8 or faster?
Curious how good it is for manual focus (thinking back to the split circle on my old Pentax K1000 which was so much easier than manual focusing my 20d), and also whether when used with slower lenses this new screen simply offers no benefit, or whether it is affirmatively becomes less desirable if your shooting is with slower lenses (i.e., does it get too dark to reliably use).
warthog wrote:
Someone posted their early experience with the new interchangeable focus screen ef-d, with the grid lines -- thanks very much. Has anyone purchased or used the other optional screen, the ef-s, which is reportedly optimized for manual focusing lenses of f2.8 or faster?
Curious how good it is for manual focus (thinking back to the split circle on my old Pentax K1000 which was so much easier than manual focusing my 20d), and also whether when used with slower lenses this new screen simply offers no benefit, or whether it is affirmatively becomes less desirable if your shooting is with slower lenses (i.e., does it get too dark to reliably use).
I was playing with liveview + manual focus last night with my 17-55 IS lens. It works really well with the big LCD screen. I've yet to try with my f/4 lenses though.
cftofu2k wrote:
I was playing with liveview + manual focus last night with my 17-55 IS lens. It works really well with the big LCD screen. I've yet to try with my f/4 lenses though.
I've now received my 40D (Ritz delivered as promised, less than 48 hours after ordering, for only $10) and agree the liveview + manual focus is very nice when the camera is not being hand held.
My question was actually about the optional focus screen ef-s, which is supposedly optimized for manual focusing through the viewfinder when used with f/2.8 or faster lenses. Like the 20D, from my limited testing I find the 40D challenging to really dial in perfectly via manual focus while using the standard focus screen (I wear glasses and use the magnifier on the viewfinder; the larger viewfinder therefore still appears very small to me); if a real improvement exists for knowing when manual focus is dialed in while hand-held I'd strongly consider it.
I noticed in the youtube video which was posted on the first day of release, that the UK Canon rep mentioned that you could add the top LCD info onto the rear LCD just like the 400D.
I haven't had a chance to see if its possible, But has anyone managed to use that feature?
I find the 40D a great step up from the 20D in all around performance. Its easier to see the subjects in the view finder. I love seeing the ISO in the view finder also. When you're shooting and light is gradually changing its nice to have that little number there to remind you to change. I certainly have seen better performance on getting and keeping focus, especially at night (sports). The screen feels like a high def wide screen TV compared to the 20D and I like the menu layout even though others mock it. My keeper rate has seem to gone up but will know more tonight under the Friday night lights. I was on the fence whether to go with the 40D or wait and save more for the MIII. I'm happy I went with the 40D. Here's link to another thread in the sports section. Photos included, (I guess they weren't as curious over there as nobody responded)
The attachment is probably via the host style USB connector on the grip.
The connector on the camera bottom is a custom pinout to suite Canon's accessories, specifically the WiFi grip.
However, some clever person could reversed engineer the connections and break out the USB stuff, the other camera communications and offer something for a more reasonable price.
I am hoping someone like Opteka takes up the challenge.
No way am I spending $800 to hook up a GPS.
You can get a decent GPS for $200, mark your location and via PC software and
transfer the info to the EXIF.
Not to mention that the camera already has a USB connection, so having to buy an expensive accessory that has nothing to do with GPS (nor would it support wireless GPS), is totally insane and falls into the "what were they thinking" category.
Unfortunately, camera makers haven't seen fit to give us a full featured host based or Peer-to-peer USB capability. This could easily be configured via custom functions and allow not just GPS, but simpler, less expensive mass storage. But I digress.
Having Wi-Fi would be nice, but I suspect only a few professionals would actually need/use it. So the price is prohibitive and confiscatory to me
