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Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS

04/11/2012 10:44:03 PM · #1

I just had it delivered!! Luckily the CF card and CF reader came today as well. The battery is charging, it seems to take a long time (as compared with the battery for 550D). Now my big question is - how do I test it? I have 14 days to find any faults so that I can get it replaced if needed. Are there any common problems that I should check out? Any common tests?

kirbic

Canon EOS R5

04/11/2012 11:09:18 PM · #2

What I'd do in you position is shoot like heck for a week or so, making sure I used all my lenses. I'd specifically do focus tests at widest aperture, near minimum focus distance and further away with each lens. Beyond that, I'd do some shooting in low light, pushing the ISO to 3200 or 6400. I'd do some landscape, on tripod, with mirror lockup.
The above are not exhaustive tests, but if it has major issues, it will show. The important thing is to give it real-world tasks that reflect your shooting style.

Tiberius

Samsung Galaxy S25, S25+, S25 Ultra

Panasonic Lumix G 14mm F2.5 ASPH

04/11/2012 11:50:09 PM · #3

+1

I might jump the same boat soon. Keep us posted.

Enjoy

04/12/2012 01:36:08 AM · #4

5D seems to be much louder when taking photos, a kind of metallic two tone sound. My T2i is quieter and makes just a single click sound like on an old fashioned camera. Could there be a problem with the new 5D or is it its normal sound?

nickyb

Apple iPhone 16 Pro

Sony 50mm f/1.8 e mount

04/12/2012 01:41:58 AM · #5

Originally posted by MargaretN:

nope :)
when i first got it, i thought it sounded like a tank!

nickyb

Apple iPhone 16 Pro

Sony 50mm f/1.8 e mount

04/12/2012 01:42:22 AM · #6

Originally posted by nickyb:

Originally posted by MargaretN:
5D seems to be much louder when taking photos, a kind of metallic two tone sound. My T2i is quieter and makes just a single click sound like on an old fashioned camera. Could there be a problem with the new 5D or is it its normal sound?

nope :)
when i first got it, i thought it sounded like a tank!

eta: enjoy! i cant wait to see the amazing stuff you will produce with that!

smardaz

04/12/2012 01:50:16 AM · #7

just had mine for a few weeks, we'll learn together. btw, could you let me know of you experience any error 01 messages?

04/12/2012 01:51:57 AM · #8

Originally posted by nickyb:

Originally posted by nickyb:

Originally posted by MargaretN:
5D seems to be much louder when taking photos, a kind of metallic two tone sound. My T2i is quieter and makes just a single click sound like on an old fashioned camera. Could there be a problem with the new 5D or is it its normal sound?

nope :)
when i first got it, i thought it sounded like a tank!

eta: enjoy! i cant wait to see the amazing stuff you will produce with that!

Thanks! :) I am off for a sunset shoot in Yarra Valley

PS I know now why a quiet option on MKIII was such a bit deal!

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM II

04/12/2012 01:52:14 AM · #9

Originally posted by smardaz:

just had mine for a few weeks, we'll learn together. btw, could you let me know of you experience any error 01 messages?

Not yet

Silent-Shooter

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

04/12/2012 02:42:47 AM · #10

I went from the 450D to the 5D2 and also thought it sounded loud and weird - but you get used to it and after a while it just sounds right! More solid if you know what I mean.
There is a pseudo silent function on the 5D2 but it only works in live view and only with one shot at a time... useless parameters for most scenarios when you need a silent function (like weddings or golf courses)

As for tests to perform... [sarcasm on] dunk it in a bucket of water and test the weather sealing [/sarcasm off]

Enjoy your new toy! You will love it!

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

04/12/2012 03:08:13 AM · #11

Well, here is a very encouraging sample for you... I even liked it ;)

Settings

Resolution : x-y 300
F 16
ISO 100
Shutter 1/200
Focal Length 180mm
Subject Distance 1.3 meter
Manual setting
Lens: EF 180mm f3.8 Macro USM
Camera: Canon 5D MII

Full version of the photo is here (8.6 Mb)

whiteroom

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

04/12/2012 03:31:04 AM · #12

Jeez! My photos def do not look like that. For me, my 350d was just as good as my 5d.

Originally posted by FocusPoint:

Giles

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

04/12/2012 04:06:11 AM · #13

whats is this you get now a lot on photography forums with the paranoia that youve got a duff copy or an unsharp lens etc

just try it out shoot lots and see what happens, with the resolution of the 5dmk11 you'll really need some good glass to show it up,

i think ppl buying new bodies expect their photos to suddenly get massively better where in truth its mostly down to the photographer the body just aids things like low light performance etc

i loved the cud thunk of my 5d shutter when i upgraded from the click of my 20d, its also explained by having a larger shutter than your old camera, i like it sounds like my eos 5 film camera

Samsung Galaxy S25, S25+, S25 Ultra

04/12/2012 06:18:37 AM · #14

I am still looking through my first photos and, too my amazement, I have discovered things I did not expect, like the different colors. It is great!! :)

Tiberius

Panasonic Lumix G 14mm F2.5 ASPH

04/12/2012 06:59:06 AM · #15

Originally posted by MargaretN:

I am still looking through my first photos and, too my amazement, I have discovered things I did not expect, like the different colors. It is great!! :)

Show us!

Thnx

04/12/2012 07:24:52 AM · #16

Originally posted by Tiberius:

Originally posted by MargaretN:
I am still looking through my first photos and, too my amazement, I have discovered things I did not expect, like the different colors. It is great!! :)

Show us!

Thnx

I can't

NiallOTuama

Google Pixel 2

04/12/2012 07:27:00 AM · #17

Originally posted by MargaretN:

Originally posted by Tiberius:

Originally posted by MargaretN:
I am still looking through my first photos and, too my amazement, I have discovered things I did not expect, like the different colors. It is great!! :)

Show us!

Thnx

I can't

Why not?

04/12/2012 07:42:23 AM · #18

Originally posted by NiallOTuama:

Originally posted by MargaretN:

Originally posted by Tiberius:

Originally posted by MargaretN:
I am still looking through my first photos and, too my amazement, I have discovered things I did not expect, like the different colors. It is great!! :)

Show us!

Thnx

I can't

Why not?

I'd like to use them in challenges

NiallOTuama

Google Pixel 2

04/12/2012 08:06:18 AM · #19

Originally posted by MargaretN:

Originally posted by NiallOTuama:

Originally posted by MargaretN:

Originally posted by Tiberius:

Originally posted by MargaretN:
I am still looking through my first photos and, too my amazement, I have discovered things I did not expect, like the different colors. It is great!! :)

Show us!

Thnx

I can't

Why not?

I'd like to use them in challenges

:-)
That's just what we need--a ribbon hogger with a world class camera! :P
I'm vaguely happy for you, I think, but that's amidst tonnes of jealousy.

04/12/2012 12:38:02 PM · #20

I never tried it but I will try the same settings with my D1x and see how close would I get...

hmmm!

Originally posted by whiteroom:

Jeez! My photos def do not look like that. For me, my 350d was just as good as my 5d.

Originally posted by FocusPoint:
Well, here is a very encouraging sample for you... I even liked it ;)

Settings

Resolution : x-y 300
F 16
ISO 100
Shutter 1/200
Focal Length 180mm
Subject Distance 1.3 meter
Manual setting
Lens: EF 180mm f3.8 Macro USM
Camera: Canon 5D MII

Full version of the photo is here (8.6 Mb)

Tiny

Apple iPhone 15 Pro

04/12/2012 12:52:27 PM · #21

Originally posted by whiteroom:

Your images knock these out of town in content and artistry.
Make no mistake

Message edited by author 2012-04-12 12:53:35.

04/12/2012 01:01:18 PM · #22

Originally posted by Tiny:

...Your images knock these out of town in content and artistry...

...definitely, but I think she was talking about technical quality not the content...

04/12/2012 02:25:52 PM · #23

Ok, no where near quality wise, but it's also 5mb smaller than D800 (not giving an excuse, can't compare 11 years old machine to 2 months old machine)

but, still very happy with the results... just enough for my taste ;)
PS: Since I don't have a model, I took a photo of something with texture on it.

Settings
Resolution : x-y 300
F 10
ISO 125 (Lowest for D1x)
Shutter 1/500 (That's the max for D1x)
Focal Length 50mm
Subject Distance 0.5 meter (did not measure exactly)
Manual setting
Lens: Nikkor 50mm f1.8
Camera: Canon D1x

Light:Neweer 180W strobe with silver reflector umbrella
Light distance: appr. 4 feet away, full power.

Download the original from here (3.5mb)

04/12/2012 03:28:29 PM · #24

I noticed one difference from 550D - 2x extender will not focus in Liveview mode on 5D, it works OK on 550D. Is there any setting I may have missed?