Bryan Conner

Personally, I feel that I get a much higher quality image out of my CR2 files using Lightroom or ACR than I get out of them by using DPP.  But, this is just my opinion.  To each his own. :-)

I own a 7d and find it to be great for portraits.  But, if I were going to be shooting only portraits, I would rather have a full frame (especially if I were shooting inside mostly).   The reason...

In my opinion, no.  But to each his own.  I think Lightroom 4.4's output is better than DPP.  But, others may like DPP's output better and that is ok with me.

There is nothing contradictory about my statement.  The raw file is not changed.  The metadata instructions that DPP reads is changed to instruct DPP to compensate for the fact that the image is...

http://forums.adobe.com/message/1384318  is a thread where HTP is discussed.  Eric Chan and Thomas Knoll of Adobe both agree that HTP  only adds metadata information to the raw file to indicate...

I agree that camera factors other than sensor capacity can limit the dynamic range in the saved file.  My question pertains to your statement that a stop of dynamic range is gained.  How can...

Please explain how a stop of dynamic range is gained.  I have been under the impression that dynamic range was a specification of the camera's sensor.  If a sensor can capture 13 stops of...

No, HTP does not add any Dynamic range.  It only does what you can do by underexposing your image by one stop and then correcting in post processing. You can read all about this subject in a thread...

Excellent advice given so far.  To be completely correct, the best place to focus on would not be the center of the group.  The depth of field of focus extends further beyond the focus point than...

When you see the moon at night, it is daylight on the moon.  So, your camera settings need to be the same as you would set them for taking a shot here on Earth in bright sunlight if you want the...

Lots of good advice and suggestions given here.  Another possibility is to get a nice furniture store to agree to hang your framed prints on their walls.  You could work out an agreement on sharing...

You need the correct shutter speed to freeze the motion (if that is your goal), or to show motion in the image (if that is your goal).  The motion can be a moving subject, or movement due to hand...

Is the live visible if you use Live View?  Is the line visible before any post processing?  As soon as you can post an example image, that would be the biggest help.

Just to be clear, does this behavior only happen with the 70-200?  Do you have access to another Canon body to try the lens on?

I don't recall him telling you "Your mom goes to college!"  :-D

Sorry, I knew that your flash was the 58, not sure what I was thinking about. I vaguely remember there being an issue with not using a flash in a long time.  Something would change with the...

http://www.metzflash.co.uk/pdffiles/54_AF-1_C.pdf  is the manual of your flash.  On page 74, it states: Recycling time:approx. 6s with NiCad batteriesapprox. 7s with NiMH batteriesapprox. 7s with...

I also do not think that it would be a firmware issue.  The Metz firmware is generally associated with making the flash compatible with the latest cameras.  For example, my Metz 54 MZ4 would not...

Try cleaning the contacts with a pencil eraser very gently.  Hold the body with the lens mount facing down to avoid getting any debris in on the sensor/mirror.  Make sure the lens is free from...

I hope it works out for you.  Updating firmware is super easy and painless.  Here are the instructions:  http://web.canon.jp/imaging/eos30d/eos30d_firmware-e.html