Photography threads become so entertaining when newbies like this comes along     

seldom come into canon thread reply, but looking at his reply is just too funny to not continue reading.
best thing is goldfries still reply him

But I think that's okay.

Cause want to learn from that cam.

BTW in what situation u use extender?

I'm not really laughing at him la, more like just amused at how someone can be so obsessed with gear technicalities like me back then.

Difference was I kena shoot kaw kaw everytime i brought up stuff like this or act like I know more about gear than everyone in front of my boss.

We all have to learn one way or another   

I guess everyone of us also like that in the beginning    want this and that but lucky my empty pocket is holding me back 

hope can know more tips from you guys which have more experience and become sifus liao

Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

I saw many review F4 is better than the f2.8? is it true? Can't really see the differences.

I still remember I got a cheapo 52mm uv filter for a Hoya UV filter price when I am getting my 70D and my 50mm F1.8.
I asked the shop whether they have Hoya brand filter or not and they said they don't have. 

Moral of the story, do more research before buying and buy what you NEED only.

Ya...but dunno there is different so much. haha... thanks ya..if can i will get the 70D also. U know 70D announced on what year?

Hoya is sold as Kenko in Japan.
Kenko and Hoya are from the same factory/company.

Honestly nothing I'm really bothered about.

Other than the Hoya HD 77mm filter being stucked on my canon 70-200 f/2.8

They weren't kidding when they say "hardened" glass. The ring is really solid too.

Yeah, they're cheaper by a few %

Regardless, do not skimp on CPL and ND (especially ND) filters.
Quality difference is much more noticeable than a regular UV filter.

Go for B+W if possible.
Cheap/mid range ND filters can give you a colour cast.

It's just some fancy numbers.
Yes, it's based on stops.
A 3 stop filter is relatively cheaper and will not degrade your quality as much as a 8 stop filter.

CPL doesn't do much. One of my most underused equipment. I would rather save the amount for a proper ND filter.
- Reflections, it removes some at some angles. I find avoiding reflections in the first place to be a lot more practical. Besides reflections can benice.
- Removes polarized light (TV screens), eh, when would I need to do this ?
- Deeper blue skies. Photoshop does this easily. I bought color efex pro 4 anyway. Might as well use it.

 
ND is useful. But like I said, cheap ones will give you color cast.
If you can live with it, sure. If not, you may find yourself spending more in the long run.

Also, at least a 77mm or a 82mm filter thread.
Then get step down adapters.

When getting an ND filter, the more stops it can go, the more flexible.
How else you're going to get the smooth long shutter during daylight ?
A low stop wouldn't do much in this case.

I once made this mistake, I've first purchased a Hoya 77mm 3 stop filter.
It was barely useful. All it did was to bring my shutter below 1/200 at 5pm so my flashes could sync.
Who cares about quality when it is barely useful in the first place.

If you intend to stop down to seconds during the day. Get the 10 stop.

Oh, for micro 4/3, forget about the 77mm limitation then.
As for price, Black Friday is coming.
Expect discounted price. I bought a 32GB 800X CF card for USD 48 including international shipping. The same card cost RM 300 in Malaysia.
Nowadays I just use a variable ND filter.
For video. To reduce shutter speed to 1/(2*camera fps).

You can try LEE filters.
However they're not cheap and they're not using the screw on filter type.
Other than that, I'm not sure. I've a Hoya 3 stop ND filter. It's ok.

For local Malaysian pricing, I refer to YL, Shashinki (those tend to be slightly pricier than street price) and another local LYN forumer site, Mauinsons.
For US pricing, Amazon since they support international shipping and I've an Amazon account.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nECdBiu5Rrw

Variable ND filters review and looks like Tiffen is a good safe bet to spend money on.

*incoming brag post*

just got my 7dm2

holllleee sheeet what an (perceived) upgrade from the 7d

sucks the lightroom can't read its raw format for now

p.s:
minta ampun dosa takde picture to share

Shooting in RAW is good but its just taking to much memory spaces because of uncompressed image right? 

Thanks for your precious response.Ill remember these.   One more question , is Shooting in RAW suitable for wedding shot?

Hi all, any1 can let me know what's wrong with my gf dslr? There are spot captured in the pictures (circled in red). The spot also shows up in the camera lcd screen itselft.

Is it dust trapped inside or hardware faulty itself? Cost if need to fix it?

Am not a dslr user.

Thanks in advance.

Thanks for the reply.

The dslr is out of warranty. Possible to learn the right way if sensor cleaning ownself with the right equipment? Any link to share?

Since of coz it would be better diy rather than sending to SC all the time.