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Klendothir · Oct 17, 2025

nwardrip said:
I wanted to share my (positive) experience. I downloaded and installed the ST-E10 and EL-5 firmware last night and installed on my 2x ST-E10s and 2x EL-5s. Historically, that combo drops connections within a few minutes and won't reconnect until both the transmitter and speedlite are power-cycled. It has been horribly frustrating to the point that I wouldn't use the wireless connection to the flashes. Last night, after the FW update, I tested the transmitter and speedlites and they stayed connected for 30 minutes or so, after which I was tired and shut things down. They even immediately reconnected after only power cycling one device at a time.

So far, this looks like the update we've been waiting for for years. Not holding my breath and will continue to test it. Would be curious to see if others see an improvement.

I did some tests with an ST-E10 + EL-5. It seems to work flawlessly. Both even reconnect automatically after waking up from sleep mode. It looks like Canon finally solved the issue...

Nazuxela · Oct 17, 2025

blackcoffee17 said:
I still don't understand why there is no option to disable IBIS on these cameras...

I think you can, but only if you disable the one on the lense.
They only work together.

blackcoffee17 · Oct 17, 2025

GMCPhotographics said:
Actually, after handling a years worth of files from both cameras, I’ve found the files from the R8 slightly sharper than those from the R6II. This I suspect is due to the lack of IBIS, which gives it a slight edge. It’s not revolutionary, but they are slightly crisper, drier and less “wet” looking.
That said, I’ve never found the files from the R6II disappointing.
In a direct comparison with the R5 images, it’s surprising how much detail the R6ii’s sensor can capture. I’ve not done a R8 vs R5 comparison unfortunately. I think it would be surprising.

I still don't understand why there is no option to disable IBIS on these cameras...

m4ndr4ke · Oct 17, 2025

David - Sydney said:
If @Canon Rumors is saying that he only uses slow (and hence cheap) SD cards then that qualification should be made rather than a blanket statement

He doesn’t have to, he doesn’t even have to own the camera.
I am the target user for the R6 series and I use v30 SD cards because I can and because they’re enough for my needs.
Free will, you know?

It’s a wrong assumption to think that everyone is buying the fastest memory cards a camera can take. Not everyone is doing video, not everyone is shooting in bursts. The R6 has buffer for over a hundred photographs, and I’d be working the same way if it had half of that, as I’m not burst shooting.

I’d get pissed if they converted the R6 series to using two different memory cards, one being at 10 times the price.

I own several pairs of memory cards, that would increase the price of the camera to me by 10 to 20% right away, in order to keep working the same way. That’s just crazy for this price point.

xmarijan · Oct 17, 2025

After Nikon released two new DX lenses, I convinced myself that the still unknown “Fourth Lens” is going to be Canon’s first APSC prime for the RF-mount, maybe the long-rumored 32mm f/1.4, lens that was very popular on the EF-M mount, and is going to be announced very soon, before the end of October.

David - Sydney · Oct 17, 2025

DhlcadR6 said:
3rd Party lenses is just matter of time, RF patent will run out eventually. And to be honest current RF is lacking the Tamron Sigma exotics, other things Canon got it covered.

The physical RF mount hasn't been an impediment for new lenses for either manual or EF auto focus protocols. 3rd party EF lenses still had some issues with compatibility over time.

The RF protocols are a different issue. They may be under patent but the implementation won't be disclosed.
It is simple to encrypt the protocols so reverse engineering can't be done. Combining lens IS and IBIS is not a simple implementation.
Sigma and Tamron are playing a long game and will license with Canon's permission. There is no indication that this strategy will change.
The Chinese lens manufacturers are a different story.

Etnaphele · Oct 17, 2025

Curious if equipment without MFS can be updated as well: the ST-E3-RT Ver.3 was released not long ago and suffered the same problems if I'm not mistaken.

Klendothir · Oct 17, 2025

I can’t believe it!!! I’ll try it out immediately and might consider buying another EL-5 if the connection doesn’t drop …

DhlcadR6 · Oct 17, 2025

3rd Party lenses is just matter of time, RF patent will run out eventually. And to be honest current RF is lacking the Tamron Sigma exotics, other things Canon got it covered.

Click · Oct 17, 2025

Very impressive shot. Well done. MSH411.

GMCPhotographics · Oct 17, 2025

HMC11 said:
I thought so as well. Currently, for primarily still shooters, the R8 produces practically the same IQ as the R6II. It is quite a bargain in that respect as it is smaller, lighter, and cheaper - albeit with less handling features, IS etc.

Actually, after handling a years worth of files from both cameras, I’ve found the files from the R8 slightly sharper than those from the R6II. This I suspect is due to the lack of IBIS, which gives it a slight edge. It’s not revolutionary, but they are slightly crisper, drier and less “wet” looking.
That said, I’ve never found the files from the R6II disappointing.
In a direct comparison with the R5 images, it’s surprising how much detail the R6ii’s sensor can capture. I’ve not done a R8 vs R5 comparison unfortunately. I think it would be surprising.

ISv · Oct 17, 2025

Nemorino said:
more stacks:
R5m2 + Laowa RF58mm
9 frames
View attachment 226506

5 frames
View attachment 226507

R5m2 + RF100L + MT24 @ f/6.3
35 frames
View attachment 226508

The first one (Mycena sp.) is really a great shot. The second is Mycena too... The third is Pluteus sp. and is as difficult to ID to species by photo - same as the other two! Are you using in camera stacking or some external program: your stacked photos are always from very good to excellent?

David - Sydney · Oct 17, 2025

m4ndr4ke said:
No one forces you to buy v90 SD cards either.
I don’t do neither video or sports photography, my v30 Sandisk Extreme Pros are perfectly enough for my needs, at 10 to 20 bucks each.

You are correct that V60 ( or slower) SD cards are even cheaper but the fastest SD cards are still slower than the slowest CFe Type B cards if equivalence is being maintained.
Buffer clearance or video or speed of offloading are the main reasons for faster cards.
If @Canon Rumors is saying that he only uses slow (and hence cheap) SD cards then that qualification should be made rather than a blanket statement

HeavyPiper · Oct 17, 2025

I loved my EF 24-70mm f4L, it was my go to lens for walking around.

Chig · Oct 16, 2025

Walrus said:
I would; in an emergency I can find an SD card sold almost at every corner of a street, say basically any medium supermarket or small electronics shops would have some. A CF Express is still something exotic to find out of dedicated photography channels.

I bet if all my SD's crash at a wedding (impossible, I have three twin sets for the R6, and each set is able to store the entire wedding), I still can find one other guest with a compact camera which can borrow me his/her SD card, but I probably would find no one to borrow me a CFE

CF Express cards are so cheap now you can easily keep a few spare ones in your bag though, also if it had a CF Express slot it would also have an SD card slot as Canon aren't going to give it dual CF slots so no downsides

Jethro · Oct 16, 2025

As a former EF 24-70/f4L user, I find my new RF 28-70/f2.8 as good as (or better than) it in nearly every way.

HMC11 · Oct 16, 2025

Exploreshootshare said:
I thought they'd keep the R8 at 24mp and have it more as a differentiator for market segmentation in regards to the R6 line. 24/35/45 mp sounds like a nice line-up.

I thought so as well. Currently, for primarily still shooters, the R8 produces practically the same IQ as the R6II. It is quite a bargain in that respect as it is smaller, lighter, and cheaper - albeit with less handling features, IS etc.

snapshot · Oct 16, 2025

Exploreshootshare said:
I´d want a lot of smartphone features/ gimmicks in real cameras:
- it would all start with cell phone connectivity... give it an e-sim and simple data plan will. No need for SP.
- Share images directly from your camera with the pain-in-the-camera connect app...
- automatic sync options with other devices or apps (therefore, let us install apps.
- apps, that let you apply editing in camera (if desired)
- installed presets (if you want to apply them)
- apps for auto editing movie clips or selected photos. Kind a like the DJI App does it on the SP.

Cameras have the processing power and a touchscreen which is basically all one would need. And honestly, if chasing after SP users and trying to lure them to real cameras, give them some desired SP features. It would make many cameras far more attractive.

I really don't understand how at this point cameras still feel like DSLR dinosaurs from 2002. They cost thousands of dollars and heck, even my coffee machine (although I chose not to use the smart function) and moisture meter are "smart", wifi connected and work perfectly in sync with my (few) smart home applications. But the most expansive item in household does not...

A smart camera would still give/ leave everybody the option to transfer and edit everything manually (a lot of art type pics will also require manual editing imho), but it would erase the need for it.

You're probably right about this one. I don't know the technical aspect from this technique and how many shots it would take to erase the noise from an ISO 25.600 or 51.200 image. The fewer the better. The 400mp was a nice try. With RAW capability and HDR moving correction it would've been a great feature.

Yeah, but that requires transferring pics from the camera on the computer and compared to other devices a lot of time. I´d like it done in camera and I believe it could be done. It would be very convenient. It would also give me more time to shoot and require less time editing.

i dont know if i would buy a data plan for my camera, i might hot spot it to my phone. on the otherhand a data plan would add a monthly charge to fund software dev, and i think the more of the cell phone image processing gimmicks a camera would have the more "fun" a camera might be for people who arent into photoshop / light room -- even if photoshop / lr produces better results.

josephandrews222 · Oct 16, 2025

A bit of background: 99% of my shooting is jpeg only.

A bit more background: DxO and other 'tricks' used by experts who post here? I have zero experience with DxO etc.

I do own Topaz Photo, the Topaz folks offer regular updates.

I suspect Topaz Photo offers more than I know how to use.

But here is my latest effort:

R5MkII & 200-800 @ 800; not much light [6:07pm CDT image acquired/sunset on what was a clear day 6:18pm]; ISO 12800; wide open at f9.5; 1/250s; cropped jpeg straight from camera--

...the latest version of Topaz Photo has a one-step one-click fix-up that is still in beta form. Topaz refers to it as 'Wonder', I think.

The above image after the one-click 'Wonder':

...with no snark intended, I'm certain the pixel-peepers can criticize the Wonder treatment--no doubt with good reason.

But I am amazed.

ISO 12800.

My pair of Tufted Titmice never looked so good (sort of).

Oh my.

Comments and suggestions more than welcome.

Thanks for reading.

Noreaster · Oct 16, 2025

Couple more visitors to my yard today

Dack40 · Oct 16, 2025

No tilt screen, no new camera for me... I will stay with the R6II

esspy2 · Oct 16, 2025

I was really hoping that the R6 MkIII could come with a CFExpress card or the screen articulation from the S1H. The specs besides the AI-chip and full size HDMI are just software upgrades and 50% more megapixels. I guess it gives me good reason to hold onto my R6 MkI and spend on lenses instead

Besisika · Oct 16, 2025

SvO2 said:
I wonder if the r1 or r5ii will be updated to get open gate if the r6iii does truly get it

Same here. Given that the C50 doesn't have EVF and IBIS, it would be alright to have a photo first camera with C-log2 to have a gate. Otherwise, we would have to wait 2-3 years before a fill in the gap comes along. I like that the C50 doesn't have IBIS, but when I need it, I would prefer having a secondary camera to be able to do it.

blackcoffee17 · Oct 16, 2025

Canon Rumors said:
We don't need gimmicks from Smartphones in real cameras. Such a feature in-camera would produce a JPG which no one will want, or it will have to use DPP, which no one wants.

Why on earth would you need a hundred exposures? No one liked the R5's 400mp feature, because anything moved and the whole thing was pointless.

You can already batch stack exposures in multiple pieces of software quickly and easily. The movement is less of an issue with exposure stacking in that regard, but not always easily. You need 5 expsures tops if you're shooting in difficult situations, which shouldn't be very often.

No wonder many people/beginners don't want to buy dedicated cameras when camera companies have this kind of thinking. Or they spend $1000 on a camera and are disappointed to find out that their Pixel phone takes better images. Out of camera JPG's and connectivity is still archaic and simply bad in most dedicated cameras, especially in difficult light.
People don't want to edit photos - they just want to take great photos with ease and share them. These "gimmicks" would sell many cameras for manufacturers.

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