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The following opinions have been automatically translated with Microsoft Translator. | Canon EOS R6 Mark II Pros: General responsiveness, autonomy, quality/price, pre-buffer Cons: worsening IQ compared to old, pre-buffer, rolling shutter Opinion: Before it depreciated too much I sold the trusty old R6, and deliberately deciding not to buy a used R3 (it still costs too much to play with it as I do) I turned to the mkII. 1940€ new and the fear passes. Accustomed to the previous version you are really faced with something different, from the menu with a thousand more options to a slight correction of the keys much better thought out. I roll my eyes looking at what happens on the display when I turn the Shooting Modes wheel (Av-Tv etc): it seems to have my 6-year-old son's camera in my hand, you can't look at it, but as with all my cameras, I put it in M on day one and I don't need anything else. I struggle a bit the first few days to find all my settings but I come out alive. Aware of having taken a mini step back on image quality, about half a stop compared to the old, I must admit that the AF is on another level. You can see it with both short and long lenses, there is no story. I gnaw because I can't go out to try it with the 500 (it's old) but I'm quite satisfied. Finally one Saturday morning I manage to go to a shed 20 minutes from home and I realize that the toll paid by the image quality is really compensated by how the AF of my old and decrepit (so to speak) short-to-head camera moves. The tracking is really good and I'm using it on a lens that came out last century. Obviously the focus preset does not work but we knew it, and the most important duty to pay, with my super telephoto it does not get to do 40fps in electronic, because it is "auto-limited" the burst in terms of fps. Is it necessarily a bad thing? I don't feel like the fox who doesn't get to the grapes saying no, because anyway 40fps are really MANY and it is not possible to customize the bursts as on the series 1, so that's okay. Recently I did a more "serious" release with a more decent light, so I could finally test the much envied by the competition pre-shot in raw. Let's start with the fact that they must have smoked something in Canon to conceive the "unique" file (you don't open it with Adobe, you only have 2 choices: - extract the frames from the camera or use DPP) but this is and this we have, it makes us go well. So in front of a nice context of birds every now and then I use the pre-buffer and when I get home I am very curious to look at what came out. I open the raw with DPP and the game is twisted but done well, there are great situations of open wings of the birds practically impossible to catch "the old way". I wouldn't be able to give a percentage of photos in focus, however high, but the real problem lies elsewhere: the Rolling shutter. Having the prebuffer that follows you, the robin's eye that starts from the roost, and finding the 4-5 photos of the deadlift with the wings all striped really makes the zebedees turn. It's the perfect example of "a shot at the hoop and a shot at the barrel": yes, it works but you have to settle for it. The viewfinder is the same as the old, it is ca__re like all the medium-low range viewfinders of the ML, there are no fuss, with the mirror you can see better but it is a matter of habit and with vintage optics in bright sunlight it is difficult. if you want to jump on the viewfinder there are 3 Canon bodies that do much better (R1-R3 and R5II) Autonomy: really double compared to the old (electronically they really did a job, nothing to say) the R6mkII is a great camera with limits imposed by the market segment where it is positioned. Compared to the old, 1 step back on the sensor and 10 steps forward on everything else. We'll see what they do with the mkIII ;) sent on January 22, 2025 |
 | Zeiss Planar 85 f/1.4 (C/Y) Pros: A perspective to try and understand Cons: a soft thread at 1.4, from f2 onwards a razor Opinion: A lens that I dreamed of a lot when I had the RTS2, but at the time I couldn't afford it. Several tera of photos after selling the Contax and switching to digital, the R6 made me want to go back and thanks to a friend who got rid of it, I bought it, perfect and complete with packaging and everything. Lolli's ring (stone me but in my opinion it is Chinese, not handmade as rumored) and pure pleasure. I don't find a flaw, the MAF is soft and precise, closed at f2 it becomes a blade and between f4 and f8 it holds its own against decidedly more modern lenses. At 1.4 in the right situation it gives magic in the portrait, especially in the female one where surgical sharpness in my opinion is not always welcome. I put it up for sale to finance another project, but I'm not so sure I want to get rid of it. sent on November 07, 2024 |
 | Samyang Premium 14mm f/2.4 Pros: Very good sharpness at TA, one blade when you close the aperture Cons: Dimensions and weight Opinion: I bought this glass because I was uncovered below the 24mm of the standard zoom and I must say that I am satisfied with it. with focus peaking focusing is a walk in the park (R6) and it has always made me bring home excellent photos. I put it on sale to switch to a more versatile zoom, but I'm still quite undecided whether to keep it or not because it does its job and also quite well. The price of the new one is high, I bought it used -immaculate- I don't remember if at 600 or 650€. paid an even lower amount is an optic to have in support of noteworthy night landscapes. sent on October 22, 2024 |
 | Canon 1DX Pros: a series 1, indestructible body, ergonomics, autonomy, AF accuracy, file Cons: Original battery not available Opinion: When I closed the VAT number I took off 5D2 and 5D3 to buy a used old 1Dx (at the time it was used around 2k), purchased from a wedding photographer who never put the camera under pressure and kept it quite well. What can I say, Canon's first perfect series 1, where the double joystick was introduced for the first time, which for someone who shoots vertically very often is manna from heaven. I have never been able to send it into crisis, never a problem, never an uncertainty. It has a modern file despite being an old lady by now, it holds ISO well and what they say is comparable to the most recent cameras. I also own the old R6 which has the sensor of the 1DxmkIII, but there is no comparison. Canon does not give you the quality of a 7k flagship at € 2000, and the difference in electronics and filter is all there, those who do not notice it should study more and look better. and we are at the point that although the R6 old has a better ISO resistance than the 1Dx old, the file of the latter is another planet. It sounds like a joke but try it to believe it. 18Mpxl are a lot are few, I printed a 50x75 on pictorial canvas of a photo taken with the 70/200 2.8L smooth and looking at it even up close has no defect. By now they pull it after you and sooner or later when it will be found at a human price I will add the last of the reflex flagships that will complete my collection of dinosaurs ;) As far as I'm concerned, the only flaw of this camera is the battery: it has a dedicated model that can only be charged with its charger, it is difficult to find and the charger does not charge the batteries of 1Dx2 or later. Fortunately I have 3 original batteries that give me an almost infinite autonomy. Score:10. sent on July 08, 2024 |
 | Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS III USM Pros: Perfect focal range for arenas, 2.8, stabilizer, anti-glare treatment and internal zoom Cons: Nothing of note Opinion: I have owned the 2.8 version for more than 10 years, which is used to the hilt in all conditions. After trying the IS3 I couldn't help but upgrade. It is a stratospheric optic, with spectacular sharpness and a blur that is absolutely noteworthy. I didn't see any particular improvement on the MAF mounting it on the R6 compared to the 1Ds3 or 1Dx, which means either that I was lucky or that the optics are absolutely perfect. Mounted on the 1Ds3 it has a splendid performance, merging in the shots (portrait) the sharpness of a modern lens with a paste that brings you back to the film. Some time ago I was thinking of getting rid of it considering the little use considering that I use much more the 135/2 EF and lately also the adapted 135/2 C/Y, but in certain situations it is a "mandatory" lens. I tried the RF equivalent a few months ago and I was stunned by the size (it looks like a 24-70 2.8 first series), the sharpness and the effectiveness of the IS: I didn't make a side-by-side comparison but I have the impression that it is better. However, for those who work in arenas or in any case in the sports field, I think the EF version is better for two reasons: compatibility with TCs (with the 1.4/3 practically nothing changes in terms of AF and sharpness, I don't know with the 2x because I don't have it) and internal zoom: in arenas it often happens to put the body and optics on the ground, And in my opinion, having the "obligation" to retract the zoom before putting it down is a real disadvantage, not to mention that the possibility of pulling in the dust is real (even if very difficult). For studio or portrait use only, the size of the R version is absolutely an advantage. Advised? Absolutely ;) sent on June 25, 2024 |
 | Apple iPhone X Pros: A Great Iron Cons: basically none. Opinion: My lady gave it to me as a used one 3 years ago at Christmas, 512Gb version. Still in 2024, 7 years after its release, it holds its own and camera excluded, it does not have much to envy to the most recent models. I have more than 10000 photos on my phone synced to the Photos app, where I upload JPGs exported with Lr to basically have all the photos I take with the cameras at my fingertips. Demonstration of the seriousness of mom Eppol tonight (19/03/24) will start update for a new version of iOS, stopped at 16.something. I'd love to change it to the 15 ONLY for the USB-C issue, but having out-of-this-world prices (for a phone) I'll wait a long time before changing it. On top of that, a couple of years ago, the battery lasted 4-5 hours. And I preferred to spend €70 at the Apple store rather than replace it myself by buying one on Amazon and I did well. They gave me a regenerated one as new, same capacity, because they couldn't unscrew a few screws inside. "pretty used, but iPhone" is how I see it. sent on March 19, 2024 |
 | Canon EOS R6 Pros: File quality, iso invariants between 400 and 6400, AF, possibility of using mechanical lenses of the past Cons: Form-factor and construction materials: Accustomed to series 1 you always have the impression that it breaks. Opinion: I've owned it for a little over a year, I'm happy with it. The sensor is the same as the flagship 1Dx3 with a different filter: the images are not "ready" like in a series 1 that we say. Using my 85/1.4 C/Y and being able to do surgical MAFs on the eye exactly as with EF optics is a pure pleasure (of course, the speed is not exactly the same :mrgreen: ) and finally I will be able to put on the wish list optics that with reflex cameras I would never have been able to use because of the difficulty in the MaF. But let's get to the camera: having the iso invariants is an absurd convenience, making at 400ISO a shot underexposed by 3 stops and pulling it up in post you have the exact same histogram that you would get by shooting natively at 3200. (If you don't believe us, give it a try, that's it). The AF is a sniper, with the super tele a little slower than the 1Dx due to different amperage of the battery (it fits) and I don't know if the speed improves with the BG. What else to add, a compact body that has everything 98% of amateur photographers and 80% of pro photographers need. I conclude by saying that in my opinion the firmware of the R6/2 could run on the old without too many problems benefiting from a cleaner sensor at high iso (there is half a diaphragm of noise difference in favor of the old one) but they decided to bring out a new model after 2 years to bring out the wallet. peace and patience, it will definitely continue to work ;) If you want to switch to ML or have a second backup body, it's the perfect machine. sent on October 20, 2023 |
 | Canon 1Ds Mark III Pros: Frighteningly beautiful file in the field of portraiture (but also in the field of that thatchitipare", despite being an old woman, grain already visible at 200ISO, analog rendering, series 1 Cons: 100-1600 ISO or 50-3200. (but are we sure it's a con?) non-UDMA CF slots Opinion: When it came out for me it was unapproachable, 7k€ for a camera were not within my reach, although I did it for work I was satisfied with my little sister APS-H. I have always wanted it with all its strengths and weaknesses. 6-7 months ago I found one here on the forum used for € 450 which lacked the joystick and I did not miss it. The repair by a photo repairer would have cost around 100/150 € because it would have changed all the internal ticket but even if I live in Bologna I am Ligurian and I solved by buying on Ebay the joystick of the 5D3: 5 €, a tip of glue et voilà, the joystick is there again. The machine lived, but I discovered with immense pleasure that it was made the shutter, since shutter count on Mac says that it had (when I took it) 6500 shots or so. I died a few weeks ago the original battery, luckily the 1Dx mounts the LP-e4N compatible. Moreover, with this you can use the Patona without paturnias. I confirm that the AF does not miss a shot, never brought home a blurred file if not because of me with any lens and in any condition. The file he pulls out is a spectacle for the eyes but you can see the age, the grain is already present at 200ISO: if you are looking for clean files at high ISO turn elsewhere. I would not use it for jobs where it is necessary to exceed 400ISO or in a targeted way: I would see it well as a third body at a high iso wedding to make black and white with a yield very close to the analog that no other machine can give you (perhaps the 5D old but never having had it I could not say) "defects" seen in 2022: - lack of a CF slot adequate to 21Mpxl, despite a number of fps that nowadays makes you smile it often happens that you stop to write because it does not take advantage of the UDMA speed of the cards (the SD slot is only good for backup, better if in jpg) - lack of the second joystick for the vertical handle - screen with very low resolution, but back home from the first photo session you understand that it is perfect to understand if a shot is in focus or not. accustomed to modern screens it seems to look at a divx 640 x 480 on a 4k screen. I'm pretty sure I'll never sell it, just as I'm pretty sure that despite the redone shutter this machine will have at least 1 million "stiPazzi" shots. sent on September 24, 2022 |
 | Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM Pros: I hate a bit when I read it but I have to write "everything" too Cons: if you know what you buy, nothing Opinion: I tried this lens at least 15 years ago lent by a friend, and I fell in love with it. It was the first superluminous I tried and I still remember the blur pulling out at 1.4 on the 1DmkIII. Years later, I bought it from the same person basically unused since he had lent it to me. Paid the right (given the conditions) including original Canon 72mm UV filter that for laziness I have not yet removed (mostly because I do not know where to put it without ruining it). We come to the yield: at 1.4 it is soft in the center and a little splatter at the edges, closing it becomes a razor. but personally I almost always use it at TA or max at f2 to have an extra thread of pdc. I love it for portraits where it has a fairly unique rendering, a real trademark. On 1DsmkIII at 400/800 Iso turning in BN you have a yield really close to analog, on the 1Dx has a more modern rendering. If you want a razor head towards the Sigma ART or the second version but if you have already tried it and know what you want this is a bomb. sent on September 24, 2022 |
 | Canon EF 24mm f/1.4 L II USM Pros: Typical construction of Canon marked in red, sharpness, "magic" vignetting Cons: basically none if you know what you buy Opinion: I bought this lens almost on a whim and fell in love with it. You do everything, from architecture to portraits: The TA vignetting is present and clearly visible, just 1 click of Lr or any photo editing program to solve it, which gradually disappears when you close the diaphragm. Often in my shots I leave it, it is so beautiful that in my opinion from a "plus" to the image, especially if there are people framed. Of course, you do not make close-ups but just have a little care and everything goes in its place. Super bright are a drug, there is no talk. I honestly have not yet found defects, I like it a lot and I often mount it on both 1Ds3 and 1Dx: my dinosaurs to which I am definitely fond that despite the advent of ML give me so much satisfaction but this is another matter. sent on September 24, 2022 |
 | Photoseiki TB-101 Pros: A rock, relatively light and in my opinion indestructible. Cons: None (clutter but you know) Opinion: Purchased used here on the forum to match the 500/4 first series and 1Dx. There is no history, it is a rock. Very fluid movements and really comfortable to use. Removed that it is a pleasure for the touch and for the sight I do not know with which other to replace it, those of this level cost at least three times what you pay this used (200/250 €). Recommended for anyone using a super canvas. The only flaw: they don't do it anymore. Luckily I found here in Bologna in a shop in the center an original plate for the 300 and I took it in a hurry. At this point at Photoseiki I own the micrometric, this and the bean bag (or as it is written) really a pity that those who invented it have stopped producing it. sent on March 20, 2022 |
 | Canon EF 200mm f/1.8 L USM Pros: f1.8 - nicknamed "eye of Sauron" Cons: to be honest no one, but if we want to be picky it lacks IS and weight Opinion: An optics that I wanted a lot. I started from 135/2, I added 35L first version (which in my opinion is magical) and 85 art that splits the hair. Here we are on another level. Found used by RCE Verona and bought within 3 hours. I had it sent by a friend in Genoa who did not hesitate to tell me that I am outside like a balcony (inexplicably) and I put my paws on it last Christmas. So far I have made two outings, both with my 3-year-old dwarf but the second time there was also the 14-year-old cousin who collaborates much more. The results are really spatial, do not beat a shot: with the 1Dx 95% of photos in focus, the rest is my heir who does not cooperate, with the cousin I did not miss a shot. Also tried on 1DsmkIII and there the spa complexionHolds, you adjust the color temperature the rest is magic. It weighs 3Kg but the problem is relative, with series 1 it is quite well balanced despite the mammoth front lens (slightly smaller than that of the 500/4 IS1). The first time you hold the tripod collar positioned forward for a while, but just turn it to the right side and then you can no longer feel it. The only real defect found regarding the weight is the transportability: in my opinion it is necessary to attach the strap to the optics because with the machine around the neck in my opinion the risk of tearing the nozzle is there, and wandering around the park to look for the light is uncomfortable, moreover the tripod ring is very short and you can not even use handle type, the only solution that has come to mind so far is to mount a long ark plate (type for the 300) in order to carry it easily. Conclusion: A dream in all respects. it made me want to shoot again, now I only need volunteers to realize a new idea that is whipping through my head. sent on January 30, 2022 |
 | Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L USM Pros: Construction typical of the series L - f 2.8 constant - extraordinary sharpness - ring stand included Cons: lack of IS, lack of tropicalizzione Opinion: I bought this lens several years ago and I fell in love immediately. The choice of the non-stabilized version was obliged, given the difference in cost (at the time did not do it again for work), and some say it is still sharper than the same with IS (first version). In all these years I have NEVER felt the lack of stabilization, I used it to tens of thousands of shots in skating and dance, in poor light conditions, always stand on the stage and in the halls of the monopod head Joy-stick 222. AF precise, made spectacular at all focal lengths and all apertures. I use it often combined with TC1.4x to recover a little 'focus on FF, the sharpness is always great and the AF on standard bodies 1 remains valid. Combined with the 2x TC (first version) the sharpness drops dramatically, as is normal for a zoom. sent on October 01, 2011 |
 | Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM Pros: f2.8 - Tropicalization (the hood is so large that lets you take pictures even in conditions of rain drops on the go without front lens) Cons: No, sin is not only f2 :-) Opinion: A zoom of extraordinary craftsmanship and strength, coupled with a FF really the best. AF precise and rapid, never found any problem of MAF, also with lateral points of 5D2. At the time, I had "Doubt": 24-70 or 24-105? Of course, 35mm of travel more and stabilizer are decidedly throat at all, but only on certain occasions can compensate for an aperture of brightness. The IS in fact stops the movement of those trips, not of those who are photographed: a 1/30 f4 the subject can move, while at 1/60 f2.8 risks diminish moved a lot. And anyway, regardless moved with f2.8 you can halve the ISO. At weddings uses the body as 5D2 / primary optic, while the Canon EOS 1D Mark III using the 85 1.8 in the church and the 135 f2 outdoors: a perfect superb. Cartoon narrowly wide open, but do not consider it a defect in the ease of correction, the 24-105 from this point of view is much worse. Recommend this light to anyone who needs something extremely sharp and must work in light conditions also quite extreme. sent on October 01, 2011 |
 | Canon EF 135mm f/2.0 L USM Pros: f 2.0, rugged construction typical of the L Cons: the first few times you use it at f2, is a bit 'difficult to guess the fire, but it is early in the hand. Opinion: The 135 2L is a must-have lens in the kit, especially if the main body is FF. Incredible sharpness wide open, accurate and fast AF. ideal for tight portraits (as opposed to 85 different view that the focal length and the minimum distance of MAF do not allow much closer to the subject), talking heads and if there is space figures. the focus that gives is always wonderful, although sometimes manage the focus can become complicated, f2 means having to take the focus and iris lashes blurred. Personally I use a lot of weddings on the Canon EOS 1D Mark III to the talking heads, and in the right conditions gives real paintings, or coupled to the Canon EOS 5D Mark II for studio portraits, closing a little 'aperture for photos with flash, or improvising shots using only the pilot lights flash. Conclusion: If you do not have budget to buy, DO NOT try it, it's a drug:-D sent on September 27, 2011 |
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