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    How to use AF Assist bean and PC sync terminal

    Help required from any canon users. EX580 MK II mounted on the hotshoe of 1D Mk III, but I only want to use the AF beam assist on the EX580 MK II not flash. I am then trying to use the PC sync terminal on the 1D MK III body which is connected to a RF602TX sync port. Thus use the RF-602TX...
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    Sensor cleaning on 1D MK III

    Although the title is sensor cleaning, in reality trying to clean the low pass filter in front of it. I have a 1D MK III, and normally I'll send it away once a year for a sensor clean, which I've done about a month ago. However during a shoot I have managed to get some stubborn bits of...
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    Can you use P type filter with cir-polarizing filter?

    Many thanks for the reply, and I get the order in which the components should be fitted
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    Can you use P type filter with cir-polarizing filter?

    Having read several posts, regarding P type filters I have decided that the Kood P filter system is best as I am looking at soft ND 2 and ND4. However, I would like to use this system in conjunction with a Hoya 77mm Pro 1 circular-polarizing filter. Does any one have any knowledge or...
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    Wide angle lens for 1D Mk III

    Thanks Edbray, thats a totally different slant on thing. Lets go see what damaged lens I can find on ebay then
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    Wide angle lens for 1D Mk III

    Thanks for all the input. I was really expecting people to have slated the Siggy, but looks like it hold its head up high and may even have proved some interest with other members of this forum. I certainly hadn't consider that I could not use filters with this lens, so thanks for that cooment...
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    Wide angle lens for 1D Mk III

    Looking for guidance or advice on which wide angle lens to purchase for use with my 1D MK III. Currently looking at Canon 17-40mm F4 L or perhaps Sigma 12-24 f4.5-5.6 EX DG Aspherical HSM. Given that I already have the 24-70mm F2.8L, it seems a lot of money to gain just 7mm at the bottom...
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    Advice on a second body

    Thanks for the input on this one, so a duplicate body is the general concensus. As for a 1Ds MK III now thats just dreamland!!
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    Advice on a second body

    Situation is that I currently have a Canon 1D Mk III and am looking for a second body, so that I don't have to change lenses as often. Ideally one set up with a 24-70mm and the other 70-200mm. My budget would cover either a 1D MK III or 5D MK II. Gut feeling is to go with another 1D, as...
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