GammyKnee

On the plus side the titles generally make such threads easy to identify and avoid, and they might even keep the more belligerent forum members out of other threads. But yeah, it's a bit like a ...

Sums it up for me. Although primarily a Canon DSLR user, I have V1 that I bought used a for a ridiculously  low price, and I love it. It's a shame it's been discontinued, but it's still a great ...

In the end I sidestepped the whole issue by getting the 622C-TX; this works dependably on my 5DIV and I still get to use my 622C IIs. The collection of YN gear I now have all works well enough and ...

I haven't actually done any relevant experimentation with my 5DIV, but back when I was swithering between the 5DIV and the 5DS/R, I did a lot of Googling to find out what, if any, limitations came ...

I am finding less need to bracket - or at least getting by with fewer bracketed frames - when shooting landscapes, so in that sense I am able to say that "The increase in DR makes life easier". It ...

For what you're going to be shooting, I'm not sure how I'd call it. I faced the same decision a while back and went with with 5D4 primarily because: 1) I do like to shoot action periodically, and ...

Personally I'd go for the Canon option in this case. The EF 50 1.8 STM has a reputation for low copy variation, has been reviewed extensively, and is cheaper. It's great value for money and you'll ...

Prior to getting my Tamron 45, the Sigma 50 EX was my favorite 50-ish prime. This is despite the fact that it took me several tries to get one I could live with, and even that copy exhibited ...

I think you misunderstood - I'm not talking about something that fits over the LCD, I'm talking about contoured rubber eyecups for the VF. Something like this (though I'm not recommending this ...

Well only you know what focal length choices you like to use for a given scenario! That said, the 24-105 is extremely versatile so I'd think twice before leaving that at home. The 100mm is compact ...

Just a thought - have you ever tried one of the "hoodman" style eyecups? They help reduce extraneous light and might just make the VF display a bit more contrasty.

+1 AFAIK the OP should also be able to enable HSS from within the flash functions settings page in the camera menu.

Lots of good advice given already. All I'd add is: - I've found that carbon fiber is totally worth the extra cost, not because it's lighter (though that's no bad thing) but mainly because a good CF ...

Thanks MannyV. From what I've read, my existing 70-200 would do very well with a 1.4 TC, but that just add to the bulk and introduce extra hassle. The appeal of the 70-300 for me is that I'd get ...

Great shots and really useful insight - thank you!

Thanks - that backs up most other actual user opinions I've seen about the 70-300L. I could swap to a cared-for used copy for a net cost of around £250 GBP, and it's getting very tempting right ...

Yep the new 70-300 II looks to be pretty decent; I have to admit I have been considering it, but my 70-200 is just so good, I think only 70-300L would satisfy me as a replacement. Really appreciate ...

Thanks - that's exactly what I was hoping to hear!

I replaced my original EF 35 f/2 with the new IS USM model about a year ago.  The newer model is superior in almost every way: - much sharper away from the center than its predecessor - AF is ...

Currently I have the 70-200 f4L IS, but I'm giving serious consideration to swapping it for the 70-300 L, primarily for the reach and the more compact size, length-wise anyway. I'd really like to ...