Dan Carr Photography - Latest Comments

Re: Aquatech Launches Canon 5D Mark 3 Water Housing

Chris Tanouye — Thu, 10 May 2012 20:42:04 -0000

Just took a look to see if they have one for the 50D, though no luck

Re: Aquatech Launches Canon 5D Mark 3 Water Housing

DanCarr — Tue, 08 May 2012 02:52:40 -0000

If you have a 60D or 7d then they make a simple housing for that which is only $900.

Re: Aquatech Launches Canon 5D Mark 3 Water Housing

Chris Tanouye — Mon, 07 May 2012 19:10:22 -0000

I think the only put off for these is the price, at least for me.

Re: Canon 60D Vs 7D

onenew — Thu, 03 May 2012 15:53:14 -0000

I am a beginner who will need a semi pro camera for my graphic design studio-don't know what client will ask to have photographed (anything from portraits to architecture to signage). Also need quality video capability to promote advertisers products in action and to promote & educate the public on issues concerning their businesses. Which is best-the 60D or 7D for my business?

Re: Think Tank Special – FREE Laptop Bag With Every Roller

DanCarr — Thu, 03 May 2012 00:15:34 -0000

Thanks! Fixed it. Not sure what happened there.

Re: Think Tank Special – FREE Laptop Bag With Every Roller

Chris Tanouye — Wed, 02 May 2012 22:34:07 -0000

Dan, the links to the different bags lead to no where.

Re: Pearstone Duo Battery Charger Review

Tijmen Dalhuijsen — Wed, 02 May 2012 08:48:53 -0000

Yeah, pretty much what Dan said. Here in Europe we have cables, not the flip-out things.

Re: Lowepro Photo Sport 200 AW Review

Robin Whalley — Tue, 01 May 2012 15:18:43 -0000

At last Lowepro have started with a backpack and adapted it into a camera bag. I have a Dryzone and whilst waterproof it's not got much capacity for outdoor essentials and its quite heavy. This looks like a good option. Thanks for posting an excellent review.

Re: Think Tank Set To Launch First 4-Wheeled Camera Bag – The Airport 4-Sight

DanCarr — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:38:54 -0000

Good point, but I think this would really only be used for carry on. It's not an effective packing method for check in luggage.

Re: Think Tank Set To Launch First 4-Wheeled Camera Bag – The Airport 4-Sight

Chris Pearson — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 13:31:15 -0000

As the wheels poke out on these sorts of bags (unlike the 2 wheeled type) they're vulnerable. I've seen more cases with these smashed off than not. While only really an issue if you check the bag it's certainly worth considering.

Re: Thunderbolt CF/SD Card Reader Solution On It’s Way

BristolBachelor — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 16:05:46 -0000

Just a point about the Sonet dock. It only has a SINGLE thunderbold port, so if you have a monitor connected to your Mac, you will have to run it without the screen while copying the files :(

Re: F-Stop Kenti Photography Backpack Review

DanCarr — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 00:12:24 -0000

I've not come across anything like this that will comfortably hold two pro bodies no.

Re: F-Stop Kenti Photography Backpack Review

Steve Place — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:50:42 -0000

Dan, Great review! I was looking at this bag, but after reading a few reviews online about how cramped things get with two pro bodies (1D's in my case), I may be looking elsewhere. Any ideas on bags that offer this kind of dual setup, but might be a physically bigger bag? Otherwise, I'd look to sacrifice the laptop in the hopes that I could get both 1D bodies to fit with my 70-200 2.8 and 16-35. Thanks!

Re: Canon 24-70 f2.8 L II Availability Slips To July ?

Chris Sakellaris — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 17:11:02 -0000

Canon, I am disappoint.

Re: Introducing the F-Stop Satori EXP Backpack

DanCarr — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 19:18:30 -0000

YEs ?

Re: Introducing the F-Stop Satori EXP Backpack

Afrorissian — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 18:20:00 -0000

Dan, I'm considering this pack plus a medium ICU for my backpacking trip around the world. I want to be able to carry a d700 + 70-200 and maybe 2 other lenses and perhaps a strobe, and enough clothing, to last me a week's worth of laundry. Would you consider this set up would be sufficient for this sort of plan?

Re: F-Stop Loka photo packpack and new ICUs – photo showcase

John Dunne — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 13:11:42 -0000

Hi Dan, thank you so much for this review, and the detailed pictures. It's really helping me make a decision. I appreciate this was published in Nov 2010 so things at F-Stop may have changed however you note in your last picture that a Medium and Small Pro ICU will fit together in the Loka but this is not listed as an option in F-Stops ICU Diagram. Could you confirm if this works?

Thanks in advance.

Cheers
John

Re: Travel Tip : Traveling With Pelican Cases

DanCarr — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 03:32:02 -0000

I alsways carry it on with me, if anyone were to ever tell me it's too big (the case) then I put the camera on the lens and sling it over my shoulder. This has happened before !

Re: Travel Tip : Traveling With Pelican Cases

markusthompson — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 20:06:23 -0000

Hi Dan,

Thanks for the tip - that's good thinking! I am taking a 300mm 2.8 to Maui next week. This will be the first time I have travelled with a lens this size and this expensive. The plan is to travel with a pelican that barely falls within the airlines size restrictions for carry on (which makes me a little uneasy that someone will try telling me it's to big). I know you have a similar lens - curious how you travel with your more expensive gear - do you dare throw that in the hold, or is it always with you?

Cheers,
Markus

Re: 5D MK3 & Canon Wireless Flash System

Faroukh Sserunjojji — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 08:56:27 -0000

have no comment but just need to get one also

Re: Canon 24-70 f2.8 L II Availability Slips To July ?

Mark Kauzlarich — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 02:38:36 -0000

Fair. I would be using it for football/baseball/soccer and the occasional other assignment, so 600 (especially the Nikon) is just fantastic. Did like 500 when I shot with it a few times but when you're at the endzone and shooting 50 yards, you're under-lensed a little at 500. But first things first is the 200-400 Nikon. I just need the versatility over the 300.

I'll look forward to seeing your shots off the 500.

Re: Canon 24-70 f2.8 L II Availability Slips To July ?

DanCarr — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 01:43:21 -0000

Well the 600 is physically quite a bit bigger which makes it harder to carry up the mountains where I like to take a lot of photos. Also the performance of the new 500, according to the MTF charts, is off the scale even with the 1.4x teleconverter. So I think the 500mm is a good compromise for me. If a higher percentage of my work was motorsports I might pick the 600 but in reality it's only part of it.

Re: Canon 24-70 f2.8 L II Availability Slips To July ?

Mark Kauzlarich — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 19:46:40 -0000

Might have been asked before, but why did you pick 500mm as your preferred focal length for the long glass?

Re: Pearstone Duo Battery Charger Review

DanCarr — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 11:29:16 -0000

It's a weird decision to not support 240v. I really think my 5d3 might be my main body now so I wish I had a dual charger!

Re: Pearstone Duo Battery Charger Review

TylerIngram — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 11:04:42 -0000

I was going to say.. hey that's a cool charger! I'd love one.. but then you said it only works on 110V and since I would bring it travelling (such as to SE Asia) it made me sad that I wouldn't buy one now. lol

Good thing I suppose too.. since I don't have my 7D anymore haha
Damn you higher-end bodies with their dual battery charge stations!