Jpeg compression (Was: Re: EOS evaluative metering - what is it?)

2001-07-29 Thread Hugo Gävert
Hello! This is something that isn't really clear and conserns many of us - specially those with EOS D30 - and that's why I don't even think it's off-topic anymore on this list so here goes: On Sat, 28 Jul 2001, Keith Green wrote: > Jani Patanen wrote: > > > FYI. When you open file, save as

Re: EOS Evaluative metering - how is it?

2001-07-29 Thread Hugo Gävert
On Fri, 27 Jul 2001, Bob Meyer wrote: > But the evaluative metering in the Elan II has always > disapointed me--doesn't work very well at all in > backlit shots. (And before all or you Elan II owners > start screaming, I own one to, and like it a lot. But :-) We ain't gonna scream about this -

Re: EOS Chip Size (was evaluative metering - what is it?)

2001-07-29 Thread Hugo Gävert
Hello! On Sat, 28 Jul 2001, Martijn Stol wrote: > Bob Turner wrote: > > This got me to thinking 'What is the size of the chip in my Canon FS2710 > > film scanner?'. Without checking the specs, would this chip not be > adaptable > > tp an EOS body? > > Sorry Bob, but that won't work. > > The se

Re: EOS 2.8 zoom vs 2.8 prime image darkness

2001-07-29 Thread Bob Talbot
> What does the camera's meter say? If you point both at the same > blank wall under the same light, and the camera picks the same > exposure level for both, don't worry about it (try it with and > without the filter if you like, but an SMC Haze shouldn't matter). > Jim The two lenses could ha

Re: EOS 2.8 zoom vs 2.8 prime image darkness

2001-07-29 Thread Plumviewer
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > Hi all, > I noticed something odd in my lenses - my Tokina 28-80/2.8 ATX-Pro seems to > be darker at 2.8 than Tamron 90 2.8 Macro at 2.8. Same light, same body. > Apperture doesn't seem to stick. Just when I look through Tokina, image in > the viewfinder seems a bit d

Re: EOS 2.8 zoom vs 2.8 prime image darkness

2001-07-29 Thread Jim Pendergraft
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I noticed something odd in my lenses - my Tokina 28-80/2.8 ATX-Pro seems to > be darker at 2.8 than Tamron 90 2.8 Macro at 2.8. Same light, same body. > Any ideas? What does the camera's meter say? If you point both at the same blank wall under the same light, and the

EOS 2.8 zoom vs 2.8 prime image darkness

2001-07-29 Thread YEGEY
Hi all, I noticed something odd in my lenses - my Tokina 28-80/2.8 ATX-Pro seems to be darker at 2.8 than Tamron 90 2.8 Macro at 2.8. Same light, same body. Apperture doesn't seem to stick. Just when I look through Tokina, image in the viewfinder seems a bit darker. It's almost not noticeable d

RE: EOS evaluative metering - what is it?

2001-07-29 Thread Jay D. Washington
Ken wrote: How far away were you? Could it be that the distance was a bit too far? to my orginal: I wanted the gorillas dark, but what I got was almost no detail in their fur. I did get catch lights in the eyes My response. I ranged between 10 yards at the closest to 40 yards at the furthest a

Re: EOS evaluative metering - what is it?

2001-07-29 Thread Ken Lin
I wanted the > gorillas dark, but what I got was almost no detail in their fur. I did get > catch lights in the eyes How far away were you? Could it be that the distance was a bit too far? Just a thought. Regards, Ken * *** **

RE: EOS evaluative metering - what is it?

2001-07-29 Thread Jay D. Washington
My two cent here. I recently failed with several rolls in my estimation of how much negative compensation to apply. I was shooting some gorillas at the San Diego Wild Animal Park and used -1 overall compensation and set the fill flash (which I was sure would already be applying about a -1.5) to

EOS FS: Canon EF 20/2.8 $325.00

2001-07-29 Thread Steve Maller
[sorry for the repeat of this message...the list problems of a few weeks ago made me lose track of this message and the few replies I got] I am selling my Canon EF 20mm f2.8 lens. Before I put it on Ebay (where they typically sell for $350 or so) I thought I'd offer it to you folks. It's in

EOS Want to trade? My 85/1.2L for your 70-200/2.8L?

2001-07-29 Thread Steve Maller
The subject says it all. I find myself not using this beautiful 85/1.2L very often, and I would love to get a 70-200/2.8L. My 85 is in perfect shape, with both caps and the original hood. It shows a few signs of wear, but is quite beautiful. The glass is crystal clear, too. I'm near San Franc

Re: EOS evaluative metering - what is it?

2001-07-29 Thread F. Craig Callahan
Keith Green wrote: > Assumption: > It is how Canon have set up their database for Evaluative metering. > After all, if it's much brighter than Sunny 16, then it's bright. Ok; I can see how, in theory, the meter might take into account a meter reading that gives an exposure that varies signific

Re: EOS Filters and Exposure for B&W Infrared

2001-07-29 Thread Skip
"Jay D. Washington" wrote: > > I'm going to try my first infrared photography(Kodak High Speed Black and > White), and would like some advice. I plan on shooting desert landscapes > and will most likely use a Wratten #25 equivalent red filter. The kodak > guide says to use a film speed of 50, b

Re: EOS evaluative metering - what is it?

2001-07-29 Thread Keith Green
F. Craig Callahan wrote: > But, um, how do they *know* you're metering a very bright scene, i.e., > snow rather than a large lawn? Craig, Simple answer. I don't know. Assumption: It is how Canon have set up their database for Evaluative metering. After all, if it's much brighter than Sunny 16,

Re: EOS Newbie filters question

2001-07-29 Thread Ken Durling
On Sun, 29 Jul 2001 11:27:30 -0400, you wrote: >Well, this may depend on how large your fingers are and how careful you can be. >I can rotate the polarizer ring on all my EF lenses with the Canon hood >attached, although it is easier with some than with others. The one problem I >have is that Hoy

Re: EOS evaluative metering - what is it?

2001-07-29 Thread F. Craig Callahan
Keith Green wrote: > I agree with what Craig has said Thanks! > EOS cameras effectively apply exposure compensation to very > bright scenes in evaluative mode. But, um, how do they *know* you're metering a very bright scene, i.e., snow rather than a large lawn? fcc * *** *

Re: EOS Newbie filters question

2001-07-29 Thread F. Craig Callahan
Ken Durling wrote: > I've found that another thing to consider is that you have to remove > the hood even to orient the polarizer! Well, this may depend on how large your fingers are and how careful you can be. I can rotate the polarizer ring on all my EF lenses with the Canon hood attached,

Re: EOS Re: Black Background and Macro

2001-07-29 Thread Alexander Wilson
I have found that the book " How to Photograph Insects and Spiders" by Larry West with Julie Ridl ( ISBN 0-8117-2453-0 ) provides excellent information on using flash for close - up photography, including flash exposure compensation. Alex Wilson * ***

Re: EOS Newbie filters question

2001-07-29 Thread Bob Turner
- Original Message - From: "Marco" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> | Hey Bob | | -> I only use the Cokin system. Lee was one I considered but, not | -> being a pro, cost was the deciding factor. | | how do you like the Cokins? I heard that they are very scratch prone and | that their ND (and