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Harv · 09-04-2013

On a 5D Mark III, when shooting mRAW, does one give up anything other than resolution? I shoot motocross events most weekends during spring and summer. I have mostly used my 1D Mark IV and have been very happy with results. However, I have had occasi...

Harv · 03-13-2013

This question is directed to the technically knowledgeable out there and has to do with in-camera noise reduction settings. Although I'm shooting with a 1D4, I would guess the same would apply to all models. In a nutshell, is in-camera noise reductio...

Harv · 01-01-2014

I guess the next thing you'll try to convince me of is that your version 1 of the 70-200 is sharp wide open and is as sharp as the version 2. For the record, most lenses only need to be stopped down 1 or 2 f-stops to get to the sweet spot, not severa...

Harv · 01-01-2014

P.S. I use the lens on 2 bodies..... a 1D Mark IV and a 5D Mark III. Results are the same with both bodies.

Harv · 01-01-2014

Maria, that particular lens (which I have owned and used for years) is simply NOT sharp when used wide open at f/2.8 but improves when the aperture is stopped down to at least f/4. It becomes quite sharp at f/5.6 - f/8. I avoid using mine wide open...

Harv · 01-01-2014

You are looking at a lens that has been discontinued a long, long time ago. I suspect that if you have a problem with the lens, you will NOT find parts for it.

Harv · 01-01-2014

I should also mention that I have owned the 70-300 f/4-5.6L IS lens. It was super sharp but too slow for my needs.

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