[Chewy734]

nice shot rodi, but technically did you really shoot that one?

[M_Six]

Damn, that's disappointing. I've been thinking of buying one of those Rokis. But no sense having a lens with a seriously low keeper rate.

Nice SP, though, rodi.

[rodi]

it may have been the high altitude. i'll keep it through the 30-day period and test it on real things - like models.

[The1]

Originally Posted by rodi

it may have been the high altitude. i'll keep it through the 30-day period and test it on real things - like models.

can't wait to see the results of your testing

[Chewy734]

I wonder when Canon will have another 15% coupon for refurb lenses... it's holiday shopping season already!

[adrean8j]

Quick novice question for you guys:

How do you calculate your "crop" factor on your shots? I mean literally (not the Crop body, as in 1.6, 1.3. I already know what that is). I mean by 100% crop, 98% crop, etc, etc....I have heard a couple different explanations and want a definitive answer....

[The1]

Originally Posted by adrean8j

Quick novice question for you guys:

How do you calculate your "crop" factor on your shots? I mean literally (not the Crop body, as in 1.6, 1.3. I already know what that is). I mean by 100% crop, 98% crop, etc, etc....I have heard a couple different explanations and want a definitive answer....

zoom in on post processing program to 1:1 ratio, or original size, or 100% depending on program, then crop that area, turn that crop into a jpeg and post it, and you will have posted a 100% crop.

[M_Six]

Originally Posted by Chewy734

Canon EOS 5D Mark II with EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM Lens for $2750

lowest price ever on amazon.

You could easily sell that lens for $800, which brings the cost for the body under $2k. Pretty sweet. Wish I had $2k to lay out.

[The1]

Originally Posted by M_Six

You could easily sell that lens for $800, which brings the cost for the body under $2k. Pretty sweet. Wish I had $2k to lay out.

body only price is 1999

so wouldn't do much to sell the lens, besides, it's a decent lens.

[adrean8j]

Originally Posted by The1

zoom in on post processing program to 1:1 ratio, or original size, or 100% depending on program, then crop that area, turn that crop into a jpeg and post it, and you will have posted a 100% crop.

Ok then explain a 98% crop? Or better yet a 50% crop?

[M_Six]

Originally Posted by The1

body only price is 1999

so wouldn't do much to sell the lens, besides, it's a decent lens.

When I checked a minute ago, body only was listed at $2300.

[M_Six]

Originally Posted by adrean8j

Ok then explain a 98% crop? Or better yet a 50% crop?

Same thing. Set the zoom setting on your software to 50% and crop from there. That's a 50% crop. Don't know why you'd crop at 98% except to remove something along the fringe of the image.

[The1]

Originally Posted by adrean8j

Ok then explain a 98% crop? Or better yet a 50% crop?

when someone can't quite fit what they want in the crop, so they zoom out a tiny bit, or make a custom zoom number.

you know how in photoshop you get the little number down in the bottom left corner that has a % sign, click on it, then type 50% and you'll see what the picture looks like at 50% type in 98% and you'll see your 98% crop. So when you actually crop the image where you choose, it's still not at 100% full original file size. and you're getting a 50 or 98% crop.

Originally Posted by M_Six

When I checked a minute ago, body only was listed at $2300.

wonder where i saw that price listed then..... I'll have a look around and see if i can find where i saw that.

[The1]

Couldn't find where I saw the 1999$ one, but i also gave up because I found it cheaper elsewhere.... 1899$


http://www.rythercamera.com/catalog/...ducts_id=30139

[oneintheory]

that strikes me as one of those scam sites. probably a grey market camera. if B+H has it for $2379, i wouldn't trust a retailer selling it for less than $2200.

[The1]

Originally Posted by oneintheory

that strikes me as one of those scam sites. probably a grey market camera. if B+H has it for $2379, i wouldn't trust a retailer selling it for less than $2200.

good theory, onintheory...

sorry, i had to.

but it's possible, this is why i don't buy things off internet if i can help it.

[M_Six]

Definitely a scam site. Probably no warranty and Chinese software in it.

[The1]

Originally Posted by M_Six

Definitely a scam site. Probably no warranty and Chinese software in it.

haha, still less then 2k

[Chewy734]

http://www.resellerratings.com/store/Ryther_Camera

not bad ratings... but I'd still be weary.

[M_Six]

Originally Posted by Chewy734

http://www.resellerratings.com/store/Ryther_Camera

not bad ratings... but I'd still be weary.

Reseller Ratings has become a farce. They won't let you post a bad rating unless you post your invoice number from the merchant and then the merchant can contact you and give you grief. They tend to remove a lot of bad reviews if the merchant claims that you wouldn't try to resolve the issue with them.

[Chewy734]

ahh... I didn't know that Mark.

[oneintheory]

everything i buy new comes from B+H...or Adorama if i really need something and it's one of the 45 holidays b+h closes for every year. customer service has always been excellent with both, and i can trust any expensive item I buy from them.