**Photography Talk**

[Hepar]

Ah. For some reason I always thought it was a fixed focal length because it looks so similar to the X100. One advantage is if you already have a Panasonic the button and menu layout will probably be similar. I totally agree with you that holding the camera is often the deciding factor. Ergonomics make such a huge difference.

Hopefully the buttons and menu layout are NOTHING like on the LX-3. One of the few negatives I have on the camera. Sounds and looks like they are quite different. Out of the three, the LX looks to have the best manual controls. I think potentially one big negative on the G7 X is the front ring dial. Every review I read and watch says that it is ridiculously loud and clunky as well as so slow when using it to manual focus.

 

[t4r4life]

<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/95048947@N07/15912121408" title="_DSC1257 by Eric Zhann, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7551/15912121408_57a95f62b0_c.jpg" width="800" height="534" alt="_DSC1257"></a>

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couple shots from my trip to Florida

 

[Hepar]

Still haven't looked at any in person, but I'm pretty set on the RX100 iii. If anyone suggests otherwise, I'd love to hear it!

 

[Dawg4Runner]

Just picked up a new Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM lens. Also got an EF 2.0X II Telephoto Extender and an EF 25 II Extension Tube.

Still learning the lens but so far it has shot some awesome pics. The lens is way more capable than I am at this point but I'm super happy with it. Here are some pics that I took with it on a recent off-roading trip.

This pic was taken with the EF 25 II Extension Tube. Not as good as a dedicated macro but makes the 70-200 a little more versatile.

 

[Yotta]

Went up to New England...

 

[HB 4X4]

Finally got an Instagram started for my photography. If you have an account, follow me and check out my work!

Instagram

@PinnacleExposure

 

[leftyguns21]

Just picked up a new Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM lens. Also got an EF 2.0X II Telephoto Extender and an EF 25 II Extension Tube.

the world is telling me to get this lens. I've seen it pop up so many times recently.
trouble is. the price. is it worth the extra $1000 over the F4L or the f/2.8 first version. ive read the II version is far superior but that extra $1000 is hard to swallow.
[MENTION=28474]HB 4X4[/MENTION] gave you a follow

a shot I grabbed the other night
edited in LR5
f/5
25"
ISO 100
Canon 6D
16-35 f/2.8 at 23mm
canon speedlite 430ex ii (fired front and rear curtain)

 

[Hepar]

the world is telling me to get this lens. I've seen it pop up so many times recently.
trouble is. the price. is it worth the extra $1000 over the F4L or the f/2.8 first version. ive read the II version is far superior but that extra $1000 is hard to swallow.

Having a stabilized lens is pretty nice. Especially when the lens is a heavier one.

 

[Yotta]

is it worth the extra $1000 over the F4L or the f/2.8 first version.

Depends on whether you need that extra f-stop.

I went another way -- I have some "daylight" f4 zooms and and some "night" primes.

 

[Dawg4Runner]

Finally got an Instagram started for my photography. If you have an account, follow me and check out my work!

Instagram

@PinnacleExposure

Josh,

As always, your work is outstanding.

the world is telling me to get this lens. I've seen it pop up so many times recently.
trouble is. the price. is it worth the extra $1000 over the F4L or the f/2.8 first version. ive read the II version is far superior but that extra $1000 is hard to swallow.

lefty,

I went through the same debate as you did between version I, version II and f4. For me, the extra speed of the 2.8 and new IS is worth it. When I don't have it, I tend to just settle with what I have. When I do have it, it seems I spend a lot of time between 2.8 and 4. The version II has an entirely new generation of Image Stabilization that provides 4 stops of correction over the entire range. You seem pretty serious about your photography and have a good eye for composition and lighting. Get the 2.8 version II and you'll be glad you did. I recall you had a similar dilemma awhile back when deciding on the 16-35 f2.8 and the 17-40 f4. I bet you're glad you went with the 2.8.

 

[leftyguns21]

I recall you had a similar dilemma awhile back when deciding on the 16-35 f2.8 and the 17-40 f4. I bet you're glad you went with the 2.8.

great memory. yeah I am definitely happy with the 16-35. having those extra f/ stops has come in handy many times.

ok. you've convinced me. when I am ready to pick it up ill go with the II f/2.8. if uncle sam hooks me up maybe ill use my tax refund. do you have issue with the weight on a tripod? i worry about the size/weight and causing a tripod to tip over.

 

[Hepar]

ok. you've convinced me. when I am ready to pick it up ill go with the II f/2.8. if uncle sam hooks me up maybe ill use my tax refund. do you have issue with the weight on a tripod? i worry about the size/weight and causing a tripod to tip over.

I know this wasn't directed at me, but I figured I'd give you my two cents. I've never even come close to having my tripod tip and that's with a D700 and 70-200mm mounted on a tripod by the body. I have a pretty good Manfrotto tripod with both a ballhead and a video mount.

Some things I have come across though is when shooting video or long exposures. The combo body and lens often is heavy enough that I get shaking after starting a recording or taking a photo. So, when I shoot videos, I make sure to have a several second lead to make sure what I am recording will not be shaky and if I'm shooting photos, I use a remote.

 

[Intruder]

do you have issue with the weight on a tripod? i worry about the size/weight and causing a tripod to tip over.

Not sure about the Canons, but the Nikon 70-200 f/2.8 version comes with a tripod collar and with the f/4 you have to buy it separately. If you have a decent tripod and use the collar on the lens to mount in you should be fine.

Some things I have come across though is when shooting video or long exposures. The combo body and lens often is heavy enough that I get shaking after starting a recording or taking a photo. So, when I shoot videos, I make sure to have a several second lead to make sure what I am recording will not be shaky and if I'm shooting photos, I use a remote.

Do you think it's from the tripod itself or maybe the head you're using isn't rated for the weight of the body + lens combo? If it's the tripod a lot of people suggest hanging a weight from the centre column to make it more stable if wind is causing the shake.

 

[Hepar]

Do you think it's from the tripod itself or maybe the head you're using isn't rated for the weight of the body + lens combo? If it's the tripod a lot of people suggest hanging a weight from the centre column to make it more stable if wind is causing the shake.

It's the tripod. The tripod we have for work is a professional Manfrotto. Super burly one and absolutely no shake. It uses the same video head that I have on my tripod. And I'm saying the shaking is just from the touching of the camera to take a picture or start the video. After touching, it takes a second or so to stabilize. For video, it's not a big deal. Like I said, you can just make sure to add some lead time. But for shooting a long-exposure photo, it would ruin it on the spot.

 

[Hepar]

And I agree that the collar mount would be much more stable, but with the plate already attached to the body, most of the time I'm too lazy to switch it.

 

[Intruder]

Ah yeah, there's almost always camera shake if you're using the shutter button on the camera for long exposure. A remote release or even using the self-timer (10 seconds or so) is always the way to go for those. What I love about the D750 is with the built-in wifi I don't have to buy and carry around a separate remote, just use my phone to trigger.

 

[Hepar]

A work around for that if you don't have a remote or wi-fi is to use the self timer.

 

[Dawg4Runner]

great memory. yeah I am definitely happy with the 16-35. having those extra f/ stops has come in handy many times.

ok. you've convinced me. when I am ready to pick it up ill go with the II f/2.8. if uncle sam hooks me up maybe ill use my tax refund. do you have issue with the weight on a tripod? i worry about the size/weight and causing a tripod to tip over.

It's an awesome lens, you'll love it. I brought with me a 24-105 f4, 16-35 f2.8 and the 70-200 f2.8 II. I'd say 80% of my shots were with the 70-200 and the rest was with the 16-35. Never touched the 24-105. When the tripod is mounted to the body it can be somewhat nose heavy and not very stable. When its mounted on the tripod collar it's perfectly balanced. No worries with it tipping over. I use a light weight carbon fiber tripod with a ball mount. In heavy winds I just hang my camera bag on the center post hook.

 

[leftyguns21]

so you mount the lens to the tripod instead of the body to distribute the weight better?

*update

looks like Canon has a $150 rebate going on it too

 

[Dawg4Runner]

so you mount the lens to the tripod instead of the body to distribute the weight better?

*update

looks like Canon has a $150 rebate going on it too

Yes, exactly.(not my pic, just one I found on google)