--- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], Comven <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Now I have purchased a 1n, it not supports wireless ETTL nor TTL,
> only manual...
Not so - you get ordinary TTL metering when combining the 550EX and
EOS1n.
> so I am thinking about purchase a Off Shoe Cord 2 to put the
> flashes
--- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], Michael Fontana <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I received a 135mm f/2 L USM today. Is it unusual for filters to
> be extremely difficult to screw in and to squeek a lot?
To be honest, I fitted a filter as soon as I got it and its not been
taken off since, so I don't know
--- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], Edward Agnew <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> That is correct, I was trying to compare the lens
> under identical conditions...
Looks like I won't bother getting one of the non-IS ones in that
case - just have to wait 6 months or so for a mint IS one to appear
on the secon
--- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], Edward Agnew <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> As to sharpness compared to my non-IS 70/200 f2.8L,
> tested at 70 and 200 mm, both at f2.8 and f8, at
> 70mm wide open the new lens is better, at f8 they
> are about the same, At 200mm the new lens wins hands
> down.
Yes, it
--- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], "Branden R. Williams" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> This BP is for the EOS D30. From what I have been told, this was
> based off the EOS 30/Elan 7 frame. This BP does have the vertical
> dial on it that the BP-300 is lacking. Does anyone know if the
> EOS30/Elan7 will w
--- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], "Snorre A. Selmer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Because Canon only recently "lost" its copyright on the USM and
> IS technologies.
I don't think I'd agree with this in terms of USM since Sigma have
had many HSM lenses in their lineup for at least two years. For some
re
--- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], "Kumakichi" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I am a long time Minolta manual focus user but have considered
> trying one of the newer autofocus bodies. A friend of mine has
> an A2E and says Cannon is just great.
The EOS5/A2 is an old camera. I think if you compared it side
--- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], Scott Huguley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> There is an interesting article in the most recent issue of Pop
> Photo that compares Canon's "IS" to Nikon's "VR" featured lens.
The few comments I have read on Nikon's only VR lens is that it is
dire - not a patch on Canon.
--- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], "Willem-Jan Markerink" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
On 1 Aug 01 at 14:04, Cian S. Perez wrote:
> All I can say is...
>
> YEAH BABY!!! IT HAS ARRIVED!!!
>
> Is anybody else popping the champagne?
More on the new zoom from the EOS Magazine here:
http://www.eos-magazine
--- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], "Rick Bilbro" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I currently have a rather well used A2 body and am looking for a
> replacement. I have been happy with my A2 but was looking at
> either a new EOS 3 or a used EOS-1n.
I bought a mint condition used EOS1nHS because I wasn't conf
--- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], "Hugo Lopes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> However, I fear to imagine the size and weight of the "beast"
> having the PB-E2 included.
Well, I can't imagine why the PB-E2 would be a part of this camera -
why use something that contains a motor and gears dedicated to
wind
--- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], "Gary Russell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Have you spent much time with the EOS 3 and a PB-E2 on it? Or,
> the 1v with the PB-E2...
Yes, piggin' heavy (1n + PB-E1 that is). I tried Lithium AAs to cut
the weight down, but they were just too expensive, and didn't have
I'm reasonably certain I saw a 400/4 DO being used at the Roland
Garros France tennis Grand Slam over the weekend.
Chris.
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--- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], "Gary Russell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I recent got a flash arm from Really Right Stuff ... I bought
> it primarily to mitigate the red eye/eye shine problem I was
> getting from shooting habituated wildlife at closer range.
That's what I'll be doing a little of ne
--- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], "Logan Reinwood" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I just bought a 550ex and wonder if it is possible to use it
> with my 300 2.8L (on an EOS 3)?
I've used my 550EX on my EOS1nHS with the older non-IS version - so
long as the subject is fairly distant (but of course still in
--- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], "Alan Bell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I didn't know EOS magazine existed until this message. I went to
> their website and see that it will cost about $34.75 in U.S.
> dollars for four issues. Is it worth it? Is it available some
> other way cheaper?
Well, there's som
--- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], Ken Durling <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Sorry - don't know much about NIkon: is SW the equivalent of
> Canon's USM?
Yes, Ken - SW standing for Silent Wave. Exact same technology as USM
and Sigma's HyperSonic Motor and presumably licensed from the same
inventors as Ca
--- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], Thomas Bantel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> What I don't understand is, why Nikon uses silent wave only in
> expensive lenses and fails to combine it with their version of IS.
> This will cost them a bunch of customers.
Yes, their SW lenses are a *lot* more expensive than
--- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], JP <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> And speaking of 1V, what is its lag time? I know there is an
> option to lower the lag time - which I've done, but I haven't
> been able to find an actual number.
It just so happens that I was reading only last night the different
shutte
--- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], Gerard Maas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> The 330 is new, so I've no sliding troubles -yet-. All the
> opossite: it's quite hard to place and to take out the unit in
> the plastic shoe.
The shoe is a bit small really - but I guess it has to be if people
are going to plug
--- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], Gerard Maas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Why make us wait? ... (that's what you were looking for,
> isn't it? :-)
Just wanted to make sure I was appreciated! I'll try to do it in the
next couple of days, perhaps tonight if I remember.
Very glad I bought a 550EX instea
--- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], "Ken Lin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> That is a valid concern, I took some shot at a night go-kart race
> last year with a 550EX, some of the drivers mentioned to me they
> were distracted by the flash, I don't think I will be doing those
> shots at night anymore.
I can
--- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], "Pattie Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> It's the wrong time of year for its main intended purpose (ice
> hockey)...
Ah, another ice hockey shooter! Do you do it professionally? If so,
where and what leagues/teams?
Chris.
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--- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], Daniel Flather <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> ...I am feeling a little hesitant as I am only amateur and have no
> big guns.
I've shot alongside people whose entire outfit (one camera, one lens)
would be worth less than one of my lens hoods.
> What my question to all the
I'm cross posting this from the EOS1v list since it effects other EOS
bodies too (hopefully not my 1n!):
--- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hello,
last week a major glitch was found in several EOS models including
the professional EOS 3. The problem was found during a discussio
--- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], Bob Meyer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> The 28-70, for me, is just too narrow a range of focal
> lengths. I see a bit "telephoto," I ugess, and 70mm
> just doesn't do it.
I know just what you mean. I did a long tour of most of the south
west USA national parks in 1991
--- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], Michael Quack <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> They are using manual focus... :-))
Nope.
> Yep, and never let go of the trigger, keep it half depressed
> if you don't want the camera to start purging it's buffer,
> blocking everything else.
Yes, the camera becomes unuse
--- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], Michael Quack <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>> 2/ Poor autofocus performance
> Indeed, there is practically no AF. However, your glass allows
> for easy manual focussing.
Some of my pro hockey-shooting chums use the D30. Ice hockey is the
most challenging subject I've
--- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], "Chris T. Daida" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I hope I'm not misunderstanding anything here, but isn't the
> automatic -1.5 FEC from the FP (high speed) sync?
I don't believe so. My EOS1n doesn't support high speed sync. but it
mentions in the manual the auto compensati
--- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], "Alex" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I recently took some portraits for my friend, on a bright sunny
> day, using my Elan 7 and 420EX, with high-speed sync and -1.5
> stop FEC...they came out really well, and didn't really look like
> the flash was at -3 stops FEC (-1.5 au
Sudden thought - perhaps the reason the 200/1.8 never got an IS
version was that they intend to make a DO/IS version. It would
probably weigh the same as the 135/2 !
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--- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], "Sir Douglas the Fearless" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> > Can you see the diffracting rings through the viewfinder?
> No
If you could, they'd almost certainly be visible in the image!
> another bit I forgot to say before
> When I was talking to the Canon reps they sa
--- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> I own an old EF 300/2.8 L but have tried a brand new IS version
> just to see what the difference was.
I should have mentioned that the EOS1nHS + 300/2.8 combination goes
through batteries like crazy when shooting ice hockey (because of all
t
--- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], Jeffrey Higa <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Does anyone handhold the 300mm f/2.8?
I shoot ice hockey with the 300/2.8 hand-held - quite tiring after
three hours, I can assure you! Well, you're never holding it for more
than a few minutes of course because of all the brea
--- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], Steve <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> I have an EOS300 for sale, it is just over a year old. How much
> would you expect to pay for this? I asked at Jessops (in the UK)
> how much they would give me for it£60
Try MXV or Ffordes in the back of Amateur Photographer. Se
--- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], Michael Quack <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I (personally) expect the new thing to be out in
> September for around USD 7500.
Well, that translates to 7500 UKP - and there's no way I can justify
that. Guess I'll end up getting a D30 - perhaps second hand from
someone w
--- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], Pierre Bellavance <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I've just received my 100-400/4.5-5.6L IS Lens, and was wondering
> if carrying it with the EOS 7e strap around my neck will damage
> the camera body, because of the weight.
I occasionally have my EOS1nHS and 300/2.8 danglin
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