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Gear and Equipment :: RE: Pentax 645D

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:02:25 GMT

Author: mawz
Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 10:02 am (GMT -4)
Topic Replies: 4

Carlton wrote:

What!? No pop-up flash and video mode?! Just kidding! Good to see someone step up to the plate and offer a medium format solution for under $10K USD. Wonder if this will be a wake up call for Hasselblad and Mamiya to rethink their pricing scheme?

I'm sure there is a niche crowd/following that will always use a 'blad or Mamiya regardless but from a cost perspective, that sub $10K for a 40MP medium format looks mighty tempting I'm sure!

Actually, the Mamiya DM22 is functionally cheaper than the 645D (it's $9995 USD, but includes an 80mm lens, the 645D is $10500 with the 55mm lens or $9400USD without). The main difference is that the 645D is 40MP, and 40MP solutions from other vendors are all $20k+USD, it's the 16MP and 22MP MFDB setups that were previously cheap.

Gear and Equipment :: RE: Canon lovers..How do I get one of these?!

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:34:42 GMT

Author: Carlton
Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 9:34 am (GMT -4)
Topic Replies: 36

WKHC wrote:

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180478175599&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:CA:1123

Someone actually paid US$102.5 for this 24-105 IS mug! Wow.

WOW! I like the novelty of it but it's not THAT important to me if I get one or not. Some folks have other priorities and more disposable income I suppose.

Gear and Equipment :: RE: Canon Studio Solution

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:09:38 GMT

Author: Itsaphoto
Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 8:09 am (GMT -4)
Topic Replies: 1

Pretty cool database, love that stuff

Gear and Equipment :: RE: Tamron has finally made the leap for speed!

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:03:31 GMT

Author: mikefellh
Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 7:03 am (GMT -4)
Topic Replies: 11

Olympus has SWD (Supersonic Wave Drive), not to be confused with SSWF (Supersonic Wave Filter).

Leica has some really weird names for their lens types, Summilux, Vario-Elmar, Vario-Elmarit??? Now THAT is confusing!

Gear and Equipment :: RE: Canon lovers..How do I get one of these?!

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:16:05 GMT

Author: WKHC
Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 2:16 am (GMT -4)
Topic Replies: 36

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180478175599&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:CA:1123

Someone actually paid US$102.5 for this 24-105 IS mug! Wow.

Gear and Equipment :: RE: Canon lovers..How do I get one of these?!

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:11:45 GMT

Author: ions
Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 2:11 am (GMT -4)
Topic Replies: 36

I think the out of stock means not yet in stock, but yeah, if you're looking for something from Canon over $200 that is a good way to get the free mug. If you're not in the market for anything new from Canon over $200...

Gear and Equipment :: RE: Canon lovers..How do I get one of these?!

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:09:26 GMT

Author: WKHC
Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 2:09 am (GMT -4)
Topic Replies: 36

ions wrote:

More info. It would appear if we're patient these shouldn't be too hard to get.

At Vistek for $30 + taxes and out of stock, I would rather order $200 worth of stuffs on estore and get a free one.

Gear and Equipment :: RE: Canon lovers..How do I get one of these?!

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:03:01 GMT

Author: ions
Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 2:03 am (GMT -4)
Topic Replies: 36

More info. It would appear if we're patient these shouldn't be too hard to get.

Gear and Equipment :: RE: Canon lovers..How do I get one of these?!

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:04:46 GMT

Author: ions
Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 1:04 am (GMT -4)
Topic Replies: 36

I'd really like to grab one of these too. Dunno why, I don't even drink coffee.... still must have, it's a L mug so therefore it's better than all the other mugs right?

Gear and Equipment :: RE: Photoshop CS4 on Mac vs PC Performance

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:59:59 GMT

Author: med
Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 12:59 am (GMT -4)
Topic Replies: 15

taob wrote:

J__ wrote:

This may be a better question, how many times as a PC Photoshop crashed more on you than a Mac Photoshop ? ?

Depends... do you count the Spinning Beach Ball Of Death as a "crash" or merely "having a nap"?

Lol!

I know it was due to a hardware incompatibility with the first G5s and the Aja Kona video I/O boxes we were using, but man did I ever have a frustrating time at school.... Two or three kernel panics and a few "spinning beach balls of death" a night were par for the course until a few OS updates and firmware revisions were released. That semester pretty much shattered the "macs never crash" myth for many of us

Gear and Equipment :: RE: Pentax 645D

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:50:19 GMT

Author: Carlton
Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 12:50 am (GMT -4)
Topic Replies: 4

What!? No pop-up flash and video mode?! Just kidding! Good to see someone step up to the plate and offer a medium format solution for under $10K USD. Wonder if this will be a wake up call for Hasselblad and Mamiya to rethink their pricing scheme?

I'm sure there is a niche crowd/following that will always use a 'blad or Mamiya regardless but from a cost perspective, that sub $10K for a 40MP medium format looks mighty tempting I'm sure!

Gear and Equipment :: RE: Canon lovers..How do I get one of these?!

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:42:52 GMT

Author: WKHC
Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 12:42 am (GMT -4)
Topic Replies: 36

Get yours while it lasts....

http://estore.canon.ca/index.asp?estore_language_of_preference=_e

I just ordered an All in One printer from the estore and I am expecting to get a coffee mug with it!

Before you laugh at me for willing to pay over $200 for a printer just to get a mug, I am in the market for a new printer because my old one is dying. I checked the review for the Canon printer and they are highly praised. So what it costs $20 more than Futureshop and I have to pay shipping, I am going to get the mug for sure and for free. They have better not tell me that they ran out of mugs!

Gear and Equipment :: Canon Studio Solution

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:40:53 GMT

Author: Seren Dipity
Subject: Canon Studio Solution
Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 12:40 am (GMT -4)
Topic Replies: 1

Interesting solution for Studio Photography Businesses.

http://www.usa.canon.com/studiosolution

Gear and Equipment :: RE: Pentax 645D

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:24:34 GMT

Author: Dope-A-Lot
Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 12:24 am (GMT -4)
Topic Replies: 4

So, it's out. "40MP, 44 x 33 CCD sensor, 921k dot 3.0" LCD and is compatible with the existing 645 system lenses." Will run you roughly $9400 USD.

Cheapest medium format digital system, by a long shot.

Still too rich for my blood, but wow, that's half the price of the cheapest PhaseOne.

http://www.dpreview.com/news/1003/10031002pentax645d.asp

Gear and Equipment :: RE: Mac Workstation Rentals?

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:55:15 GMT

Author: Ken
Subject: Re: Mac Workstation Rentals?
Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 11:55 pm (GMT -4)
Topic Replies: 2

smlg.ca wrote:

I know TIW and Pikto do hourly workstation rentals. Who else? And who has the fastest machine? I've got some giant drum scan files I need to work on, and my little imac is less than ideal.

wow - where did you get the drum scans done? 4x5 or MF?

Gear and Equipment :: RE: Dell 2209WA on sale again $209.99

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:52:08 GMT

Author: Carlton
Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 11:52 pm (GMT -4)
Topic Replies: 21

s.poborsa wrote:

which one are you currently using at home already? same one or something else? just curious to see if it is worth it or not based on others experience with it.

I've got a 3yr old Ultrasharp 24". Can't remember the model. I'm sure these are probably better than what I've got at home.

Gear and Equipment :: RE: Canon lovers..How do I get one of these?!

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:46:16 GMT

Author: rook
Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 11:46 pm (GMT -4)
Topic Replies: 36

I'd take one if there were a group buy.

Gear and Equipment :: RE: Tamron has finally made the leap for speed!

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:40:55 GMT

Author: PotatoEYE
Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 11:40 pm (GMT -4)
Topic Replies: 11

Carlton wrote:

PotatoEYE wrote:

Looks like time well wasted, and they have tragically failed...USD has been used for quite some time in monetary field

Maybe someone had too much LSD

You can never have too much of it

Gear and Equipment :: RE: Dell 2209WA on sale again $209.99

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:39:45 GMT

Author: s.poborsa
Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 11:39 pm (GMT -4)
Topic Replies: 21

Carlton wrote:

s.poborsa wrote:

The Dell i am buying is going on sale tomorrow for just over 400. good thing i waited on the impulse to buy the monitor.

this one: http://accessories.dell.com/sna/products/Monitors/productdetail.aspx?c=ca&l=en&s=bsd&cs=cabsdt1&sku=320-8277

Dang! Might be tempted to get a second one for home. I'm getting spoiled at work with dual 24" displays.

which one are you currently using at home already? same one or something else? just curious to see if it is worth it or not based on others experience with it.

Gear and Equipment :: RE: Dell 2209WA on sale again $209.99

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:33:08 GMT

Author: Carlton
Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 10:33 pm (GMT -4)
Topic Replies: 21

s.poborsa wrote:

Dang! Might be tempted to get a second one for home. I'm getting spoiled at work with dual 24" displays.

Gear and Equipment :: RE: Canon lovers..How do I get one of these?!

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:30:36 GMT

Author: Carlton
Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 10:30 pm (GMT -4)
Topic Replies: 36

radup70 wrote:

group buy?
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=838264

WOW! Thanks for the heads up. Humm, might have to see if my friend can pick one up for me.

Gear and Equipment :: RE: Tamron has finally made the leap for speed!

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:07:57 GMT

Author: Carlton
Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 10:07 pm (GMT -4)
Topic Replies: 11

PotatoEYE wrote:

Looks like time well wasted, and they have tragically failed...USD has been used for quite some time in monetary field

Maybe it's a sign of things to come with their new pricing? Maybe someone had too much LSD

Gear and Equipment :: RE: Tamron has finally made the leap for speed!

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:50:01 GMT

Author: PotatoEYE
Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 9:50 pm (GMT -4)
Topic Replies: 11

taob wrote:

PotatoEYE wrote:

Funny abbreviation they are using

Yeah, the hold up was probably the marketing department trying to come up with an abbreviation that hasn't already been used. So now we have USM (Canon), SWM (Nikon), SSM (Minolta/Sony), SDM (Pentax), HSM (Sigma), and USD (Tamron). Anyone else?

Looks like time well wasted, and they have tragically failed...USD has been used for quite some time in monetary field

Gear and Equipment :: RE: Tamron has finally made the leap for speed!

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:47:44 GMT

Author: sabesh
Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 9:47 pm (GMT -4)
Topic Replies: 11

taob wrote:

LOL!

Gear and Equipment :: RE: 18 % grey cards .. do you use them?

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:36:12 GMT

Author: Itsaphoto
Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 9:36 pm (GMT -4)
Topic Replies: 19

Grey card, RAW, Lightroom, Sync