Vignetting (Was EOS Just used my EF35/2.0... (sigh))

2001-10-19 Thread Thys
- Original Message - From: "Chip Louie" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Was just wondering something. I recently suggested that someone with a EF > 28-105USM and a vignette problem try testing wide open and stopping down > until the problem went away to see if the problem was the lens or the > fi

Re: EOS EF 70-200/2.8L

2001-10-19 Thread Ken Durling
On Fri, 19 Oct 2001 18:50:06 -0400, you wrote: > >Or, you may want to give the new Tokina AT-X 24-200 f/3.5-5.6 a try. I just >bought one and I'm have lots of fun with it...and some pretty nice results >too. > >Gary Russell Ooh, ooh, let's see! (hi gary!!) Ken Durling Website http://home.e

Re: EOS OT: Canoscan 2710

2001-10-19 Thread Ken Durling
On Thu, 18 Oct 2001 19:24:12 +0100, you wrote: >- Original Message - >From: "Cian S. Perez" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >> > So, anyone using this scanner? Any words of condolence, advice or >> > congratulations?And yes, a CD burner is next. >> >> >> Just remember to also acquire a stash o

RE: EOS 70-200L IS - First impressions

2001-10-19 Thread Jonathan Kwok
> Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2001 14:05:37 +0100 > From: "Craig Zendel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: EOS 70-200L IS - First impressions > > I've had the IS lens for three weeks now. It's used with 1Ns. > > The autofocusing is quicker than the old lens, which was no slouch. I > suspect the difference woul

Re: EOS EF 70-200/2.8L

2001-10-19 Thread Gary Russell
-Original Message- >> "Lawrance Lee" wrote: >> If I were to travel again, perhaps I'll leave both Canon lenses behind >> and find a single lens like a Tokina that does 28-200mm. Maybe. >> Still toying with that idea. Or, you may want to give the new Tokina AT-X 24-200 f/3.5-5.6 a try.

EOS Technical brochures

2001-10-19 Thread Julian Loke
> "Hugo Gävert" wrote: > Great! Now if you could just dig up an archive of all of their > prochures, especially the technical ones (I only have one about > EOS-3)! Hi Hugo, I find one library, now you want more :-) Do you mean the CPS Technical Library? http://cps.canon-europa.co

Fw: EOS EF 70-200/2.8L

2001-10-19 Thread gawaine maxwell
- Original Message - From: "gawaine maxwell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "eos" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, October 19, 2001 6:25 PM Subject: Re: EOS EF 70-200/2.8L > Hello John > I have the 70-200f4. Like you I thought long and hard about which version to > choose. I also considered t

Re: EOS EF 70-200/2.8L

2001-10-19 Thread Julian Loke
> "Lawrance Lee" wrote: > If I were to travel again, perhaps I'll leave both Canon lenses behind > and find a single lens like a Tokina that does 28-200mm. Maybe. > Still toying with that idea. Hi Lawrence, If photography is not the primary purpose of your travel, then just getting a compact ca

Re: EOS Canon Technical Back E data to be converted to EXIF tags

2001-10-19 Thread dherzstein
> I should have been more specific. > Since I have 3+ slides with data I need a batch conversion tool. > Actually a C library would be enough. I would write my own programme. > The above tool can do batch filtering. > So if I can implement EXIF tagging as a filter operation I could use it. > H

RE: EOS The madness continues.....(OT)

2001-10-19 Thread Bill Simonsen
> > Look at item #1284912874 if you need something to bring > a little levity to your day. Okay, for ten bucks I will send you a link to a guy who will sell you a link to a guy who will sell you a link... Did you see one of his other auctions, he is *selling* the Win98 boot disk made when

EOS Vignetting

2001-10-19 Thread Craig Zendel
Henry P is both right and wrong! Vignetting caused optically from within the lens (i.e as a result of the distance and angle of exit of light from the diaphragm) is lessened as the lens is stopped down. Vignetting caused mechanically from outside the lens (e.g as a result of filter ring(s)/too l

EOS Re: 500? + Wein Safe Sync

2001-10-19 Thread Henry Posner/B&H Photo-Video
At 01:33 PM 10/19/2001, you wrote: >Also available Canon PC Adapter £24 + VAT. No one here has ever SEEN a Canon version. Do you have a picture, or a link or a Canon product code? -- regards, Henry Posner Director of Sales and Training B&H Photo-Video, and Pro-Audio Inc. http://www.bhphotovideo

Re: EOS: Vignetting (was EOS just used my EF35/2.0sigh)

2001-10-19 Thread Daniel Flather
Tim Franklin wrote: > > > Why is everyone so surprised by this. All fast lenses vignette more, and > fast wide-angles worse than others. Its the price you pay. :o) > Not surprised, Just need an excuse to talk "shop" ;-) BTW, today I shot my first 4x5 B&W polaroid with a 1930's-40's press came

Re: EOS presure plate & HIE

2001-10-19 Thread Daniel Flather
It sure is a small world!! I saw you name in my inbox. I did not know you too were on the list. And here we are both picking the inquisitive mind of Mr. Loke. ;-) It sure is fun! -Dan > > BTW, Daniel, congratulations for your POW!! I was even in the chat if > you > can recall... I didn't

Re: EOS EF 70-200/2.8L

2001-10-19 Thread Bob Sull
Lawrance Lee wrote: > My biggest hassle with the camera during the entire trip was swapping > between lenses. This no doubt increases the amount of dust entering the > camera and lenses themselves. If I were to travel again, perhaps I'll leave > both Canon lenses behind and find a single lens l

Re: EOS Just used my EF35/2.0... (sigh)

2001-10-19 Thread Daniel Flather
Hi, I guess manufacturing differences must play in to the equation. My 100/2 is a great lens. I actually have two 50/1.8mrk1's. I should see if there is a difference in them. The second one I just picked up and have not even used it. You know what is funny My ef15/2.8 vignettes

EOS 500? + Wein Safe Sync

2001-10-19 Thread Craig Zendel
Sorry I can't remember who asked for this info. Available from The Flash Centre in London £17 + VAT. Also available Canon PC Adapter £24 + VAT. Both do the same job. You choose! No fiscal connection with TFC. Tel 020 7837 5649 * *** **

EOS 70-200L IS - First impressions

2001-10-19 Thread Craig Zendel
I've had the IS lens for three weeks now. It's used with 1Ns. The autofocusing is quicker than the old lens, which was no slouch. I suspect the difference would be more noticeable with later bodies (e.g 3s or 1Vs). I haven't had to use it in AI Servo (Follow focus) mode yet but expect an improvem

Re: EOS EF 70-200/2.8L

2001-10-19 Thread Daniel ROCHA
From: Lawrance Lee <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > My biggest hassle with the camera during the entire trip was swapping > between lenses. Simply buy a new body ! This no doubt increases the amount of dust entering the > camera and lenses themselves. If I were to travel again, perhaps I'll leave > both

EOS: Vignetting (was EOS just used my EF35/2.0Šsigh)

2001-10-19 Thread Tim Franklin
Various folks wrote, >>> In short, vignetting in the three lenses in >>> question is close to that of Canon's >>> best lenses rather than to the worst. >> >> These are the best (or near)? My 50/1.8 at 1.8 vignettes fairly bad. >> looking a contact sheet I know what frame was shot wide open in >

Re: EOS Just used my EF35/2.0... (sigh)

2001-10-19 Thread F. Craig Callahan
Daniel Flather wrote: > >In short, vignetting in the three lenses in > >question is close to that of Canon's > >best lenses rather than to the worst. > > These are the best (or near)? My 50/1.8 at 1.8 vignettes fairly bad. > looking a contact sheet I know what frame was shot wide open in > bri

RE: EOS EF 70-200/2.8L

2001-10-19 Thread Chuck Skinner
> -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Ralf Schmode > Sent: Friday, October 19, 2001 4:28 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: EOS EF 70-200/2.8L > why not think of a used 80-200/2.8L instead? I have it for about > four months now and

Re: Online EOS System Brochures

2001-10-19 Thread Grega Fenko
>From: "Charles Cabaniss" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >The link is current. I've successfully accessed it and related links. I >believe the brochures were uploaded in pdf format, since clicking on a >brochure link brought up a second window for Acrobat Reader (latest version >can be downloaded for free

Re: EOS Canon Technical Back E data to be converted to EXIF tags

2001-10-19 Thread Pawel Nabe
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Pawel Nabe wrote: > >Any idea how I could convert exposure data to EXIF tags? > >And after that how would I combine the JPEG and EXIF portion? > > A quick web search showed up http://www.pixoid.com/ where there > is a freeware Windows tool that can (losslessly) upda

Re: EOS presure plate & HIE

2001-10-19 Thread Gerard Maas
Julian Loke wrote: > Is it possible to line the pressure plate with some film that has an > anti-halation layer? > Could this fix the "dark mark" due to the QD hole? > Or could it also affect the blown highlights of HIE? Hi Julian, To avoid the 'dark mark' on HIE you can cover the pressure pla

Re: EOS EF 70-200/2.8L

2001-10-19 Thread Devin Shieh
At 01:32 AM 10/19/01 , Lawrance Lee wrote: >My biggest hassle with the camera during the entire trip was swapping >between lenses. This no doubt increases the amount of dust entering the >camera and lenses themselves. If I were to travel again, perhaps I'll >leave both Canon lenses behind and

Re: EOS Just used my EF35/2.0... (sigh)

2001-10-19 Thread Thomas Bantel
Chip Louie schrieb: > > Hi, > > Was just wondering something. I recently suggested that someone with a EF > 28-105USM and a vignette problem try testing wide open and stopping down > until the problem went away to see if the problem was the lens or the > filter. Henry P. said that lenses that

Re: EOS Canon Technical Back E data to be converted to EXIF tags

2001-10-19 Thread stuart . mitchell
>Any idea how I could convert exposure data to EXIF tags? >And after that how would I combine the JPEG and EXIF portion? A quick web search showed up http://www.pixoid.com/ where there is a freeware Windows tool that can (losslessly) update comments in a JPG file. That should handle the second q

EOS Canon Technical Back E data to be converted to EXIF tags

2001-10-19 Thread Pawel Nabe
Now that I have a film scanner I could produce JPG files from my slides. The missing link is the exposure data that I collected with my Canon EOS600 and a Technical Back E during all these nondigital years. Any idea how I could convert exposure data to EXIF tags? And after that how would I combi

Re: EOS EF 70-200/2.8L

2001-10-19 Thread Ralf Schmode
Quoting John M. Lovda: > I want a 70-200L and have the alternative of buying a new f4 at about $600 > or a nice used F2.8 for $850. Hi, John, why not think of a used 80-200/2.8L instead? I have it for about four months now and its optical qualities are nothing but superb. In some situations I h

Re: Online EOS System Brochures

2001-10-19 Thread Erwin Harkink (ELN)
A pity they don't have the L-lenses and Flashworks brochures also (hard to get). Sounds like my to pages are going out of "busyness" now... (http://home.wanadoo.nl/erwin.harkink/Photo/EOSAccesoriesCompatibility.html & http://home.wanadoo.nl/erwin.harkink/Photo/EOSAccesoriesCompatibility.html) E

Re: EOS EF 70-200/2.8L

2001-10-19 Thread R Sriram
Snorre A. Selmer wrote: | > both Canon lenses behind and find a single lens like a Tokina that does | > 28-200mm. Maybe. Still toying with that idea. | | Why not get the EF 35-350/3.5-5.6L USM? ;) Sigma 28-200: $209 Tamron 28-200 : $289 Vivitar 28-300