Newer doesn't always mean better. I have the original Canon 28-70 mk I and
it's a good performer compared to my limited experiences with some newer non-L
lenses.
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I have a G5 that has received light use. While it's smaller and lighter than
an SLR with extra lenses, there are some limitations. It's not really a pocket
type camera, but it has a full range of features. If you want a full featured
but smaller (not micro) camera, you might consider that s60 or
I have noticed the same situation.
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I have the first version and find the optical quality to be quite good. Focusing is
quick but noisy and not USM. Also the lens barrel retracts into the outer barrel at
certain local lengths making some filters less convenient to use. Compact, solid.
Check for proper funtioning of all components.
I believe Sigma has introduced a digital small sensor only 18-135mm, which
would approximate a 28-200 in 35mm terms. Details are on their website.
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I second this request. When shooting film, I found a 28-135 is a great one
lens on the camera when going light was required. Otherwise, I would take a
28-70 and 100-400 is. With the 10D, nothing provides this general use coverage. I
would love a digital only 28-105(135) coverage, at a constant F
I can't completely answer your question because digital projectors vary
substantially in their image characteristics. Digital projectors range from under
$1000 to many thousands for the high definition, home theater quality
projectors. The computer driving the projector is probably another facto
Check out the newly announced D300 or Rebel Digital with many of the
components of 10D for $900.
Greg
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Wow, fortunately, I can take back the A70 I purchased to dabble with digital
because I couldn't justify the D10.
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I wish Canon made a few more lenses like the 70-200 L F4. Excellent optics
and construction, mid-price, moderate weight and bulk. The new 17-40 L F4 could
also be in this category. A nice 28-80L F4 with 2/3 the weight and price of
the 24-70 or 28-70L would finish a basic kit, and provide an alte
I'll be sad to see slide film die because 90% of my photography (amateur) is
for projection on a 60 inch screen. After many years, I still like the large
bold images on a big screen for travel, nature and scenics. Perhaps, one
slide in 15 I'll scan and make a print for display or an album. I use
Another thought have you considered adding a moderately priced film
scanner? Prices have dropped for the base models of the Minolta and Canon
models. In a couple of years, digital SLR's will be a more mature technology
and probably significantly less expensive if prices follow those of other
Smaller apertures (A-TTL) can often be quite useful because the depth of
field reduces out of focus subjects. I wish a flash would allow a quick
choice of 1)smaller aperture, more flash influence 2)larger aperture and more
ambient light effect. In the "old" days when the flash itself measured th
I also wish Canon made a few more lenses in the price and quality range of
the 70-200 F4 L. $500-700 is my max budget for a lens.
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I think is 70-200 f4 is an excellent lens for my needs excellent optics
and construction, compact and reasonably light (very important for travel)
and affordable. I wish Canon made a few other lenses that fit these criteria
so a well rounded "normal" use kit could be assembled. For example,
Does this happen with all negative films? With my Minolta Scan Elite II at
2800 dpi, I can use GEM (grain reduction) software to reduce grain. Usually,
this software is packaged with ICE (dust removal) and ROC (restore colors).
ROC can be purchased separately, but I am not sure about GEM.
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Very good, general purpose lens. For me, this lens approaches the concept of
one lens for a camera. IS really works.
Greg
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I wish the focal length was more like 28-80+. I find the 70mm too short and
results in more frequent lens changes than the 28mm being not wide enough. Of
course, my preference is based on my particular uses.
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Wobble seems normal with most all consumer zooms. My 28-135 matches your
description. Dust etc is starting to accumulate inside, but so far, no impact
on image quality.
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I have both lenses and they fit different objectives. The 70-200 is very well
made, everything that moves is internal, the optics are excellent... even
wide open. However, 200mm is somewhat short and a tripod mount collar is not
included... it's an extra purchase. The 75-300 is much slower focu
I frequently use an early 28-70 non L lens that was discontinued about 10
years ago. I picked up the lens used. It's non- USM but fast focusing, and
the barrel rotates and sinks into the outer barrel, which can be problem with
some filters. However, the lens is solid, very compact, and very goo
I have two fairly new A2's and a well used Elan IIE. One A2 frequently will
overexpose slides, especially in bright light. A comparison with the other
A2, Elan IIE and a digital Polaris light meter revealed 1/2 stop over-
exposure... primarily in bright light. Odd. A Canon warranty center check
I had the same thought. I wish Canon made a couple of more lenses in the
70-200 F4 L type. High quality, moderate cost, moderate weight and bulk. A
28-80 F4 L of similar quality would be terrific.
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How do you match what you see on your computer monitor with what the Fuji
printer produces? Monitors can be adjusted for brightness, contrast, color
balance, etc. but the image file remains the same. I have heard about color
profiles and color management, but I don't completely understand the p
I wish Canon manufactured a few more lenses like the 70-200 f4 L. that would
expand the range. Why? Moderate cost between the top end L lens and
inexpensive but lower quality consumer lenses. Very good optical and
construction quality. Also, moderate weight and bulk, which is concern for
trave
I have owned both lenses and currently use the 75-300 IS. The 100 to 300mm is
internal focusing (non- rotating front barrel), and this produces much faster
focusing. It is also easier to use with a polarizer. The 75 to 300mm is less
expensive, except for the IS function, which really does work
No your not. Contax has announced a full frame sensor SLR at 6 megapixels.
It's too advanced for me to calculate, but I wonder what the optimum
relationship is between sensor size and pixels?
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IS is certainly handy (I have a 28-135), but it does increase the price
significantly. Also, I wonder about durability and the ability to detect if
it is actually working properly. I don't mean a complete failure, but if
something wears or goes out of adjustment, could the problem actually caus
What I would like is a 28-80 f4 L that would use the same approach as the
70-200L f4. Why? Compact, light weight, very well made, high quality optics,
affordable.
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I wonder what sensor Contax using in their new digital SLR? The specs on
their website indicate full 35mm frame and 6.2 megapixel?
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Any info about the new Contax digital SLR with a full 35mm frame capture?
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My Elan IIE suffered from an intermittment electrical problem that caused the
camera to lock up or die. Note, the battery contacts weren't the problem. The
fix, not covered under warranty, was to replace some major circuit component.
I waited for the problem to become worse, which unfortunately
The Lowepro Mag is an excellent choice and just fits under an airline seat or
in overhead. However, consider adding the backpack harness, which replaces
the shoulder strap and waist belt. With the included waist belt and should
harness you have nearly the comfort of a backpack, but the harness
My 28-70L is noticeable better than my 28-135mm IS. Perhaps, my 28-135 is not
up to factory specs, but then I thought the same about a 28-105. Perhaps, I
am always expecting prime quality images, and the L lens seem to be very,
very close or identical.
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My 24mm and 28mm and 35mm (at f8) made very sharp 11x14 prints. Far better
than any consumer zoom lens. I sold them for a 28-70 L because changing lens
didn't fit my shooting needs. The 35mm on a Rebel body makes a very handy,
very sharp combination for snapshoots with image quality. Overall,
Mine doesn't seem to require the slim mount filters, but some brands are
thicker than others.
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The A2 with the 540 EZ uses A-ttl flash system. I find this approach better
than TTL and sometimes better than E-ttl because with faster film, and closer
subjects, the a-ttl programming will pick a smaller aperature, which
increases depth of field. The picture may have more of a flash look than
I haven't look through the Elan 7, but the A2 viewfinder image is sharper and
brighter than through the Elan II. Could be worth a look.
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In very good condition, this is a reasonable price. This lens is quite sharp
and contrasty and slides look more like an L lens than a moderately priced
consumer zoom. A couple of other considerations. The lens rotates during
focusing and depending on the focal length the inner barrel retreats i
My experience is that small specs have no visible impact on image quality. At some
amount or size, I believe they would, but I don't know how to look into a lens and
make that determination. Even new, costly lenses often have specs of something on the
elements or between them.
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Consider the Lowepro Nova 5, the largest of the lighterweight Nova series.
Plenty sturdy and well made, but lighter than the Pro series bags. I used the
earlier model for 5 years, and then bought the new model. Actually, I
preferred the older design; however, the new model has a replaceable sho
The 28-105 and 75-300 should give you good to excellent 4x6 and 5x7 when
stopped down a bit. I have noticed that not all labs provide a sharp print
from a sharp negative. Check your negatives with a 10x loupe if possible. For
really crisp and contrasty 8x10 (consistent) I realized that I either
My doesn't act in this manner. However, the zoom action has become a little
loose and rough after a couple of years. I think all consumer zoom lenses
will collect some dust etc through the lens barrels. Usually, this isn't a
problem. Even a new lens can have a speck or two of something in the l
Also, don't forget that whatever you purchase will be "old news" and probably
obsolete within a couple of years or less. This is a hidden cost. My photo
quality inkjet was replaced by a new and improved model within a month of its
purchase. It has basically no resale value, and I can't afford t
Try Ilford Delta 100 in D-76 diluted 1:1. You can adjust the processing times
to compensate for warmer temperatures with the charts from Ilford's web site.
Very sharp and fine grained film, but less "fussy" about processing (my
opinion). Or, try Ilford FP4+ or HP5+ (my favorite). These are olde
No problems with consumer or pro slide films. Always plenty of time until the
expiration date. I am a serious amateur, but not a professional.
Greg
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Don't know about Tiffen, but Hoya works fine on my Mark I version.
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DVD audio is certainly heading in that direction. No digital copying. Some
new music CD's also have some type of protection to prevent duplication in
the digital mode.
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When I started making 8x10 enlargements in my darkroom (B&W) the difference
between consumer zooms and primes was very apparent. The zoom lenses were
very variable in their performance depending on the f stop and mm setting.
Projected slides were OK, but were less crisp and snappy. Of course, o
My 70-200 f4 has a slight rattle if shaken at the right angle. I thought this
would be normal for fast autofocusing. It's not a gray market or used lens.
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I use the newest HP S-20 and there is shadow noise (greenish speckles),
primarily in slide scans. However, print quality is still quite good at 6x8
and even most 8x10's unless you are used to high quality darkroom prints. A
good value for the money.
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My experience has been that you may experience a darkened circle on the lower
portion of the picture depending on the zoom and distance. I rarely use the
internal flash because of the low light output and red eye.
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Is there any projected timetable from Canon to produce a full frame, 35mm
digital SLR? I believe Contax and Pentax have announced cameras for this
summer or fall. Once cameras of this type become available with about 6
megapixel capture and the prices drop significantly and if they use existing
My 28-135mm IS is a decent lens. The IS works, but the optics are not equal
to prime lenses, but for the price, you couldn't expect them to be. With the
D30 the focal length will be increased, like cropping the center from the
picture, due to the smaller sensor size. I suspect this may increase
If you want plain TTL considering purchasing a third party flash. Most work
only in ttl. The new Sunpak 5000 or Sigma have plenty of power and reasonable
price. What I don't like about e-ttl or ttl is the programming always biases
the exposure for the max ambient light effect. Use an f2 lens an
What happens when the capture device becomes the same size as 35mm film? This
maintains the focal length of the lens. I believe Pentax and Contax have
announced 6 megapixel cameras for this spring or summer that will provide
full 35mm frame capture devices. It seems they are aiming at users who
With my IIE, the ECF worked very well in the horizontal position, but was
very erratic in the vertical position. However, I wear a pair of bifocals,
and I think in the vertical position there may be a problem with viewfinder
overlapping the "line" or the lens area where your eyebrows marr the l
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