The New Canon 600mm f/4 II Has Arrived!!!
INTRODUCTION I just received my new Canon 600mm f/4L IS II courtesy of Gary Farber and John Duggan at Hunt’s Photo & Video. I think I put down a deposit almost a year and a half ago! My first impression is that this lens is light! The new 600mm weighs about 3.2 pounds less than [...]
Canon 5D Mark III vs. 1D Mark IV High ISO Comparison
INTRODUCTION Canon has just come out with a new full frame camera body, the 5D Mark III, and the 1D x is coming soon. Nikon has just released the D4 and the D800 bodies. This is an exciting time for photographers! Bird photographers are no exception; unfortunately, most conventional sample images and comparison tests [...]
Canon Video on the EOS-1D x AF System
Canon Professional Network has just posted a video highlighting the features of the AF system in the new EOS-1D x. It’s nice to see some of the key features slowly being fleshed out. Click on the image above to be taken to the video.
Canon Video on the EOS-1D x AF System
Canon Professional Network has just posted a video highlighting the features of the AF system in the new EOS-1D x. It’s nice to see some of the key features slowly being fleshed out. Click on the image above to be taken to the video.
Big Sale on SanDisk Memory!!!
Just noticed that SanDisk Extreme Pro memory is on sale at B&H. The price reduction is huge, and these are great cards!!! 16 GB Extreme Pro CF: $59.95 32 GB Extreme Pro CF: $99.95 64 GB Extreme Po CF: $221.95
Chuck Westfall on the Canon EOS-1D x
Yesterday morning I had the pleasure of speaking about the Canon EOS-1D x with Chuck Westfall, Canon USA’s Technical Advisor in the Professional Engineering and Solutions Division. In my questioning I tried to focus on the design decisions relevant to nature and wildlife photographers. A big thank you to Chuck for taking the time out [...]
Canon Extenders: Series III vs. Series II
In a collaborative effort with Keith Bauer and Greg Basco, I take a look at how the new Canon TCs perform compared to their Series II counterparts. You can find the review here. In this age of increasingly expensive camera gear in a sinking economy, it’s more important than ever to spend your money wisely. [...]
Canon Announces EOS-1D x Pro Body
Canon yesterday announced a new pro body, the EOS-1D x, that represents the fusion of the 1D and 1D s bodies. Highlights include an 18 MP full-frame sensor, superior high ISO performance, an all-new AF system, improved white balance and metering, a 12-14 fps shooting speed, and dual CF card slots. With all of these [...]
My Online Canon 7D Setup Guide
I authored a Canon 7D setup guide a while ago that people have found to be quite helpful. The guide can be found on my good friend Greg Basco’s website. Greg and I co-lead a photography workshop in Costa Rica every year; the 2012 workshop is sold out but we should have details on the [...]
Costa Rica Vacation Fall 2011
I’m just finishing a fantastic Costa Rica vacation with my wife! We visited my good friend Greg Basco (aka Speedo Capri) and his wife Ana; they were wonderful hosts. Photographic highlights included the feeders in Greg’s front yard (think Motmots, assorted Tanagers, and something like 8 species of hummingbirds), visits to a couple of our [...]