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  1. goodallian

    Canon 100-400 isii versus Canon 300 f2.8 isii

    Hi Mike, I am assuming you still have the 300Mkll, as I had until 18 months ago, so you will know that it is a superb lens which will take both 1.4x and 2x Mklll 's but weighs up to 2700gms with converters. I had no hesitation in getting the 100-400Mkll when it became available and haven't...
  2. goodallian

    Is the 500/4 IS L USM going to make me happy?

    Hi, my solution to this problem was to use a Kirk Quick release clamp (see photo). I bought the 1" version which works fine on my 100-400 with Jobu plate. It is pricey for what it is but is well engineered. HOWEVER, whilst it is great for a lightweight lens, I would hesitate attaching a "big...
  3. goodallian

    7d Firmware

    I would love to have the option of going back to the 1.2.5 version. Is this at all possible? Ian
  4. goodallian

    Major update to Canon DPP

    Roy, If you upload version 4.0, does it automatically remove previous DPP versions so that you would be unable to convert 7D Raw files? Ian
  5. goodallian

    Full frame query.

    I bought the 5D3 for it's high ISO and AF performance in low/poor light conditions, giving me the necessary high shutter speeds for long lens/converter combinations and haven't been disappointed. The 6FPS is also a bonus over the 6D for birding and the IQ is excellent, allowing cropping when...
  6. goodallian

    Canon 7D + ?????

    I had your current set up for 8 months and valued the reach of the 150-500 and the fact that it had IS. Overall I was quite pleased with its performance and sharpness in good light, and the lens was only subsequently replaced with a Canon 300mmf2.8, like Stevo. Having not used the 50-500, I can...
  7. goodallian

    Shutter Actuations.

    "Ditto" and I also looked at some of my earlier photos taken with a 30D, 40D and 50D without success. Ian
  8. goodallian

    Advice for lens for Canon 100D acquaintance?

    Another vote for the Tamron 70-300 lens (make sure it is the Di VC USD) I bought mine two days ago for £290 from WEX with free postage, having read a very positive "zoom lens" test in PhotoPlus magazine in 2011- "Best on Test" (92%). I can confirm that it is well built although not lightweight...
  9. goodallian

    Canon SX50 Specs

    I couldn't agree more! I haven't a clue just how this amazing "make-over" was achieved with this Fieldfare. Where do you start Roy?? Ian
  10. goodallian

    Canon SX50 Specs

    Doesn't seem to work for me Roy? I have Opanda installed. Ian
  11. goodallian

    "old" 300 2.8 vs. new 300.28 II

    Ditto from Colchester Canon Repairs yesterday- 35 mins and it was done! Excellent service. Ian
  12. goodallian

    "old" 300 2.8 vs. new 300.28 II

    Hi Michael, To be honest, I haven't really done any comparisons between the two lenses as regards the elements you are enquiring about. To my old (and tired) eyes, I am more than happy with the results after converting the Raws in Lightroom. I don't do a great deal of extra processing in PS - it...
  13. goodallian

    "old" 300 2.8 vs. new 300.28 II

    Many thanks Sam, Looks like I'll be visiting Colchester camera repairs soon. Ian
  14. goodallian

    SX40 Super Zoom

    Here are a couple of images from Sunday at Snettisham with the SX40 and the 7D/ 300mmMkll+2x, standing in the same position above the tideline approx 15 mtrs away. Firstly at full frame and then cropped. Clearly the DSLR combo out-performs the SX40 as expected but the full frame shots show the...
  15. goodallian

    "old" 300 2.8 vs. new 300.28 II

    Quote:- "Negatives 1.) AF servo accuracy – My first impressions are that I get 20% less shots in 100% critical focus when compared to my mk1 lens. There is a caveat though, which is that my new lens does not currently have the firmware update applied which is supposed to address this aspect...
  16. goodallian

    "old" 300 2.8 vs. new 300.28 II

    Having observed its behaviour previuosly when it came out of the water, I guessed it would be looking for dragonflies and anticipated the quick (very!) lunge and got four shots. This was the most dramatic. Ian
  17. goodallian

    "old" 300 2.8 vs. new 300.28 II

    Here is a typical example of the "croppability" made possible by the quality of the new 300mm + 2x attached . The Heron was approx 20 mtrs away. Handheld and no sharpening applied. Ian
  18. goodallian

    "old" 300 2.8 vs. new 300.28 II

    Hi MWA, This might help with your situation: In March 2008 I bought the Canon 300 Mk 1 IS f2.8 along with the 1.4x and 2x converters and used it for about 8 months before selling it to fund a new 500 f4 . After 4 years I have sold the 500mm and gone back to the Mk ll 300mm with the new MKlll...
  19. goodallian

    SX40 Super Zoom

    Hi Jonny, I'm trying to avoid the teleconverter as much as possible as in these shots, both on full optical zoom, full frame examples and then cropped. If I find the bird is really too far away or small, as in the Kingfisher, I will use the 1.5x , but cropping from that is not very good (even...
  20. goodallian

    SX40 Super Zoom

    Thanks Robert and Roy. I bought the SX40 just before the "50" was announced and set up the CHDK fix to get the Super fine jpegs etc., so missed out unfortunately. Like others have said, using the digital zoom is best avoided, and so I mostly try to get as close as possible to the target and...
  21. goodallian

    SX40 Super Zoom

    Green Woodpecker shots with the SX40 from 30mtrs (I measured it !), which was as close as I could get to these very flighty birds. They should be in order from full zoom (840mm), with 1.5 digital zoom (1260mm), and 2x digital (1680mm). Hand held full frame (no cropping) taken between 1/50 and...
  22. goodallian

    300mm f2.8 mkI with 2x mkIII for BIF

    Hor Kee, I use the Black Rapid RS-7 with Fasten R-3. Silly prices but I have found it was well worth it for taking the weight off my neck and on to the shoulder. The lens and camera hang horizontally but upside down (as shown in the WEX advert) and are very quickly able to slide up with the...
  23. goodallian

    300mm f2.8 mkI with 2x mkIII for BIF

    Paul, Here are a few shots taken yesterday with my 7D and 300f2.8 Mkll with 2x Mklll converter. All handheld with lens wide open (f5.6) except the Hobby at f7.1. It should show you that with practice (lots) it is possible to get decent images with AF at the equivalent of 600mm although it is...
  24. goodallian

    Canon 300 2.8 IS vs 100 400

    Is the 300f2.8 in stock anywhere at the moment?
  25. goodallian

    Canon 300mm + converters

    DITTO! However I'm finding a lot of success using my 100-400 + 1.4x with my 1Dlll (getting AF) and sold my 500 f4 for the same reasons you give, but having sold my 300 f2.8 to finance it originally!|=(| What are you actually inferring about the 7D, Marcus? Ian
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