[bcpk]

You can also make animations using GIMP. There's an option for saving as animation when you choose GIF. You can also specify individual layer timing by adding a millisecond value in parentheses after the layer name.

Anyway ... The Canon Thread! Uh, I want Canon to release a pocket HD camcorder like everyone else (HD youtubecams are the new netbook...), except one with OIS and less wobble when panning. For €150. Please, Canon?

 

[Iron_Dreamer]

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Originally Posted by wanderman /img/forum/go_quote.gif yeah it seems that way. The 5d is definitely not a sports body, but I don't want to give up full frame.

So get a D700

I do dig your GIF's

 

[lan]

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Originally Posted by Iron_Dreamer /img/forum/go_quote.gif So get a D700

D3 and 1D to me are snappier cameras. Some of the Nikon lenses also AF slower which is sometimes annoying.

 

[OverlordXenu]

Bah, cameras with vertical grips are so MASSIVE and HEAVY. I could only fathom using one if I was already on a tripod/monopod with a supertele, or something.

 

[Bob_McBob]

Anyone here have the new 100mm IS macro yet?

 

[beerguy0]

Shipped from Canoga yesterday via free 2-day air, will be arriving tomorrow

I'm taking the day off, since I have to be home to sign for it. I'll charge the battery while I read the manual, then it's testing time. I also bought a 430 EX II flash, now that Canon has finally built in a wireless flash control in the7D.

Hopefully the weather isn't too heinous, or I may wind up testing mostly the weatherproofing.

 

[lan]

Congrats on the acquisition.

It's a Canon, no need to read the manual.

I was thinking of getting more flashes myself but they are expensive.

 

[beerguy0]

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Originally Posted by lan /img/forum/go_quote.gif Congrats on the acquisition. It's a Canon, no need to read the manual. I was thinking of getting more flashes myself but they are expensive.

I have a 420 EX, but it doesn't have the manual power ratio settings the 430/580 have. Now that the 7D has wireless flash control, no need to spend the extra $150 for the 580 EX.

 

[Mr. B]

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Originally Posted by OverlordXenu /img/forum/go_quote.gif Bah, cameras with vertical grips are so MASSIVE and HEAVY. I could only fathom using one if I was already on a tripod/monopod with a supertele, or something.

A vertical grip would be useless with a tripod since you wouldn't be "vertically gripping." I love using one though, I lie my camera to have weight, especially whena big zoom lens is mounted. It feels better balanced that way.

 

[lan]

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Originally Posted by beerguy0 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I have a 420 EX, but it doesn't have the manual power ratio settings the 430/580 have. Now that the 7D has wireless flash control, no need to spend the extra $150 for the 580 EX.

I still like the manual physical controls though as well as the extra power for times outside.

 

[Bob_McBob]

I ordered one of the new 100/2.8 IS macros when they popped up in stock at B&H on Thursday night. Paid for UPS next day to get it by the weekend, but unfortunately B&H didn't ship my order

They used to be pretty good about getting next day orders shipped quickly, but not so much lately...

Anyone want an original 100/2.8 macro with hood?

 

[beerguy0]

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Originally Posted by beerguy0 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I have a 420 EX, but it doesn't have the manual power ratio settings the 430/580 have. Now that the 7D has wireless flash control, no need to spend the extra $150 for the 580 EX.

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Originally Posted by lan /img/forum/go_quote.gif I still like the manual physical controls though as well as the extra power for times outside.

The 430EX has the same physical controls as the 580EX, just lower power. My point on the 580 was that the 7D now has wireless master control built in, so you don't have to buy a 580 to have a master flash. I can now use my 430EX and 420EX in slave mode with the 7D as a controller.

I spent the $150 I saved on the flash on a RRS L-bracket for the 7D.

 

[lan]

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Originally Posted by beerguy0 /img/forum/go_quote.gif The 430EX has the same physical controls as the 580EX, just lower power. My point on the 580 was that the 7D now has wireless master control built in, so you don't have to buy a 580 to have a master flash. I can now use my 430EX and 420EX in slave mode with the 7D as a controller.

I wonder how easy it is and how you can control from the 7D. I tried an ST-E2 vs my 580 and experience is totally different.

 

[OverlordXenu]

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Originally Posted by Bob_McBob /img/forum/go_quote.gif I ordered one of the new 100/2.8 IS macros when they popped up in stock at B&H on Thursday night. Paid for UPS next day to get it by the weekend, but unfortunately B&H didn't ship my order They used to be pretty good about getting next day orders shipped quickly, but not so much lately... Anyone want an original 100/2.8 macro with hood?

Friday is Sukkot...

 

[Bob_McBob]

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Originally Posted by OverlordXenu /img/forum/go_quote.gif Friday is Sukkot...

I meant to write that I ordered it on Wednesday night, and they didnt ship it on Thursday. They shipped it Friday, right before closing. I know about their holiday closing schedue, through many years of experience...