Wah if this is really true, I'll get one in a heartbeat Just about what I'm looking for in the next 5D series.

I fully support you. Go Leica M9!

Of course, it's RM20k+ But after selling your 1D4 and lenses, it should be enough to fund a Leica system?

I was using a 40D before I upgraded to the 5D2. I prefer the 40D's AF.

I see that you're using the Rode Videomic? How is it on your 60D?

Wah wireless lavs, nice. I no budget for those kind of set up yet, although I want it

Yeah that's one problem I get with recording videos on the 5D2, there's no headphones output to monitor the audio. If I want I'll have to buy an external preamp or use those Zoom recorders.

Btw bro, I assume you're not using AGC right? Where do you usually set the audio levels? Another bad thing about not having an external preamp is that I can't change the audio levels on the fly while recording.

Finally got something to replace the 50 1.8

Mine custom made version.









Nolah. It's the new finish. All new Sigma lenses will be in this smooth finish from now on. For the Sigmalux, it's the serial number starting from 11XXXXXX

Sigma supposedly changed to the smooth finish because the old crinkle style finish gets worn off after heavy usage. The crinkle finish would peel off, and many users complained.

Ooh you have a Sigmalux too?

You're on the 7D right? Honestly I find 50mm on crop too long for my tastes loh. That's why last time when I was using the 40D I rarely use the 50 1.8

But on FF, 50mm is my fav focal length

I got it for RM1.6k, grey set with 1 year warranty. Bought from mitmivec.

Eh, I know la you got the 50L, I can only afford this Sigmalux

Yup it's nice and smooth now, including the hood. But then I think the smooth paintjob on the hood will cause the hood to be easily scuffed, just like the Canon hoods.

Haha true. Nice shot weih, the duck looks super tasty Damnit, now I'm hungry.

Oh okay. I'm currently using a cheapo hotshoe shotgun mic, will have to do for now since I don't really plan on going deep into videography. But I'm already finding the hotshoe mount mic quite limited already, but what to do, not gonna spend a few Ks just for audio equipment. Well at least not until I'm 100% going into videography la

Seems like a lot of people recommend the Juicedlink preamps. At least with the preamp the annoying background hiss can be eliminated and can adjust the gain manually while recording.

Yeah I'm using manual audio gain too, but I find it quite difficult not being able to adjust the levels when I'm recording. Most of the time when I record, the voices won't be at a constant volume, but up and down up and down

Haha yeah for a grey set it's not bad. Cheapest local set I could find was from DY Divine, and it was RM2080 if I'm not mistaken.

So far the Sigmalux seems to be performing pretty well, needs a little bit of MA though. It's on +3 currently. Needs more testing though

Whoa -20? I think you better send it to Canon for calibration

My +3 adjustment is based on taking pics of objects near and far. Haven't tested it on a focus chart yet

Yeah, anything beats the crappy built in mic I guess we're different then, you're focusing on videography and I'm focusing on photography

I've read that quite a lot of people use juicedlink as a preamp for their 5D2/7D/etc on other forums la, not sure how good is it though.

That's the thing I don't like when I'm recording videos. Only thing I can do is to either get an external preamp or use those Zoom recorders and the sync it in post.

Haha yeah, I also cannot tahan bad sound quality, that's why I got an external mic, just to improve the SQ a little bit. Still got long way to go to make it perfect though

It's a very good lens, some even say the image quality is comparable with the 17-55 F2.8 IS USM. Covers a very useful range of 24-135mm. Only downside that it's quite expensive.

Either you heard wrong or your friend is talking BS. The hotshoe won't melt just because it's plastic

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I doubt the hotshoe will patah unless it's been knocked or ripped off forcefully. My 430EX which is using the plastic hotshoe is still fine after all this years of service. And I put it through its paces doing event photography too

Wait till you try multiple flash ala CLS Nikon style. That will blow your mind even more

Why don't you try to read the manual?

If I'm not mistaken, normal max sync speed for your body is 1/200s.