thomearl

My 35mm was just delivered new last week. I doubt it, but wondering if mine might already have the new firmware. Anyone know how to check without having the dock?

Hope you have some luck getting them back.  Sorry to hear it.  I live in the area and have a Mk III too, so that doesn't comfort me.  Maybe try the pawn shops too.

Yeah, i wouldn't apply Auto Tone as a preset.  I like to see what the shot basically looks like out of camera, and AT might be too drastic a change for that.  If you shoot with Auto White Balance,...

Ooh, that's a lot of extra info for a newb to video, and it assumes he's going to be, or can do editing and post production on this video.  What if he's not?If you're not planning to edit this...

Oh, thanks for this.  I too am a new owner (1 week) and these deeper explanation articles will come in handy.  To the OP, I've only used it on only one shoot so far, but I think you'll be...

The camera does best in narrative video situations where the footage will be cut together.  If you're looking to "just let the tape roll" for a 1/2 hour with perfect focus, there are other cameras...

I don't have an samples, but you might want to ask around on model mayhem to find shooters there that use it.  But I got to tell you I just got my Mark III last week and did my first fashion shoot...

Ive had this Sigma EF-500 DG Super flash for a number of years. Only used it a couple of times when I first got it and its been sitting ever since. Now a I want to take some shots using it...