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AlanF · Apr 26, 2026

My first damselfly of the season yesterday, a Large Red (R5ii + RF 100-500mm). I am now forsaking the 200-800mm for the 100-500mm for the time being because its mfd is so much better. I can put the 2xTC for distant birds and bigger close-ups too,.

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ISv · Apr 26, 2026

Del Paso said:
And colors are colours.

"Colors" are always "colours"! Surprisingly rumors are not always rumors... But if you believe in every rumor you are close to getting PTSD

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JKT · Apr 26, 2026

RaPhoto said:
I assign it to the preview button on the front of my R5ii and R7.

Now thus assigned - thanks for the idea! I pretty much never used that button, so I had forgotten it even existed.

Chig · Apr 26, 2026

What I'd like to see is something innovative based on this concept camera but without the weird mirror system instead have a massive upward facing EVF (or a magnified EVF) instead of just another horrible retro repackaging of a modern camera with crappy ergonomics and nasty sharp edges.
Even better ditch the retro camera entirely and release a high end R7ii this year

ISv · Apr 26, 2026

Catastrophic day for me: went to a botanical garden because they had their Corpse flower blooming. Huge mistake: the line at the front office was ~100 meters. Fortunately I didn't need to be on the line - membership, no need to pay... On my way back (~1.5 hours later) the line of the people INSIDE and waiting to see the plant was (conservatively!) ~200 meters and more were coming! Only that Blue-billed White tern from there: at all these people who after briefly looking (and taking few shots with cellphones) at the already collapsing Corpse flower and dispersing in the garden one can imagine where are all the birds/or no birds! Adding some older photos of the 2 most interesting birds (for me!) and 2 more of not that interesting from the last ~6 months, de-noised with LP 9 - just to make some sense of the posting.

ISv · Apr 26, 2026

Noreaster said:
Swamp Sparrow and GBH
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WOW!!! That's the FISHERMAN! Did it really swallow that fish?!

homebodyMacro2 · Apr 26, 2026

AlanF said:
They are shockingly hand holdable as well, which is also a major part of their attraction.

Yeah, for me, if it is fairly easy to carry and 1/2 to 1/3rd the cost of a mere 1-2 third stops of speed vs. the "big whites", it's a no-brainer. If Canon put out a 600mm f/6.3, I'd buy it in a heartbeat (a 500mm f/5.6 works fine as well). With these Nikon lenses, the Sigma 300-600, I would hope that Canon is looking to get into this "middle high-end" of the supertelephoto pool.

I was already hoping this with regard to the 300-600 f/5.6 L rumors, though it seems likely that would be well above this price range ($5-7k), and it also seems likely that it will remain a rumor.

Askeladden · Apr 25, 2026

AlanF said:
7 posts in 2 years, each one complaining about Canon and your switching to Sony. Why do you bother to read a forum like this?

As someone who runs a forum and entertain certain controversial subjects on other platforms you'd be surprised just how much astroturfing, shilling and botting is going on these days. Organic discourse is pretty much dead.

Askeladden · Apr 25, 2026

Matt metallic and glossy black finish, grip should be flat with an optional accessory for girth, perhaps doubling up as extended battery power. Lenses should have pointers towards FD design with either the FD orange or NFD green indices, some red text at the name plate like the S.S.C variety lenses although this may be conflicting with L series red ring design so that is unlikely.

josephandrews222 · Apr 25, 2026

Three in the tree, two on the fence...

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...and four on the edge of the bath

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Click on the images to get exact data; tools: R5MkII and RF 200-800

RaPhoto · Apr 25, 2026

JKT said:
I could and it would be a better place for it. Unfortunately, I need the M.Fn as it is.

I assign it to the preview button on the front of my R5ii and R7.

JKT · Apr 25, 2026

neuroanatomist said:
You may be able to assign Magnify/Reduce to the M.Fn button. It’s possible on my R1.

I could and it would be a better place for it. Unfortunately, I need the M.Fn as it is.

neuroanatomist · Apr 25, 2026

JKT said:
What I'd like to see is a dedicated button in the grip for getting magnified view at the focus point. It would have to be straight under a finger in normal hand position and have enough resistance it doesn't get pushed by accident. Just release it and you are back in normal view. The current is a bit difficult to find with thumb and having it in different location in different bodies doesn't help.

You may be able to assign Magnify/Reduce to the M.Fn button. It’s possible on my R1.

Click · Apr 25, 2026

Pretty cool shots, Noreaster.

Snapster · Apr 25, 2026

Retro R8 II would be a nice street photography camera.

But they need to level up the RF 50mm 1.8. It's not good enough for any camera body that costs over 1k. The 35mm 1.8 is great if you don't count the crude focus motor.

Del Paso · Apr 25, 2026

AlanF said:
There was still a cult of the EF 400 f/5.6 L when the EF 100-400 II came out. I suppose the built-in lens hood and kudos of owning a prime. made up for the 3.5m close focus, lack of IS and being less sharp even on Canon's own MTF charts.

This built-in lens shade is something I miss in Canon lenses.
Canon used it extremely sparingly. I never understood why.
Instead of unlocking, turning around the hood before putting a longer lens back into the bag, you just pushed it back. Faster and much more practical.
But the EF 400 f/5,6 never tempted me, I far preferred the excellent EF 100-400 L II.

AlanF · Apr 25, 2026

homebodyMacro2 said:
I will say, I'm a bit envious of Nikon's "slightly slower" supertelephoto lineup
400 f/4.5
600 f/6.3
800 f/6.3

The latter is shockingly affordable. I feel like Canon is really missing out on this part of the supertelephoto market - Canon's RF 800 f/5.6 L is listed for 18k right now vs. $6k for Nikon's f/6.3.

I hope Canon will release some primes like this in the near future.

They are shockingly hand holdable as well, which is also a major part of their attraction.

scyrene · Apr 25, 2026

AlanF said:
There was still a cult of the EF 400 f/5.6 L when the EF 100-400 II came out. I suppose the built-in lens hood and kudos of owning a prime. made up for the 3.5m close focus, lack of IS and being less sharp even on Canon's own MTF charts.

The EF 400 f/5.6 is one lens that fell short of my hopes, mainly because of its lack of IS (and as someone above reminded me, the long MFD). That's what pushed me to get the 500 f/4 and aside from the cost, I never regretted it.

John Wilde · Apr 25, 2026

OT: For whatever it's worth, Canon released their quarterly financial results on April 23.

Keithf2.8is · Apr 25, 2026

Well, if it is true that the R7 MII won't be released until 2027, it follows the slow release and constant release date changes of the 7D MII. This June will be 4 years since the R7 was released and Canon really needs to update their top of the line APS camera, desperately. And why update the R8 when it's only 3 years old and the R6 MII and R5 MII were just released? Whereas the "flagship APS" R7 is 4 years old and lacking many advanced features(can't even put a grip on it!). Many photographers can't wait to purchase the R7 MII.

JKT · Apr 25, 2026

P-visie said:
“On that topic, make focus peaking easier to see in all situations. There are still situations that I have hard time with it. That could be a me problem.”

You are not the only one having this problem. I have the same issue with the R5 Mk II and the R5.

What I'd like to see is a dedicated button in the grip for getting magnified view at the focus point. It would have to be straight under a finger in normal hand position and have enough resistance it doesn't get pushed by accident. Just release it and you are back in normal view. The current is a bit difficult to find with thumb and having it in different location in different bodies doesn't help.

mb66energy · Apr 25, 2026

neuroanatomist said:
To each their own. To me, It’s not very helpful if I have to take my eye away from the viewfinder and look over the top of the camera to see that information. I’d much rather have it right in front of my eye when I want it.

Exactly and that is just software. To each their own setting ;-)

Exploreshootshare · Apr 25, 2026

Rafał said:
I would love to see this retro/nostalgia go away and have a futuristic design for once.

Maybe the Sigma BF is for you?

Bob Howland · Apr 25, 2026

neuroanatomist said:
Yes, I have an HF G60. I bought it after the G70 launched, and picked the older version for the larger sensor. I suspect Canon stopped using that in the Vixia line because it was 'too close' to the XA professional cameras. To me, it seems like the G60 is most of an XA camcorder except the XLR handle. The other reason is that I was replacing a Vixia HF M41 for which I had the mini-hotshoe shotgun mic, and for some reason Canon dropped the mini-hotshoe from the G70 (even though all the G-series camcorders before had it).

The rocker on the camcorder is not ideal, I agree. I was unaware of the Manfrotto LANC controller, thanks much for the mention – I have the MVR901EPLA in my cart for my next order. I already use a Manfrotto 608 Nitrotech fluid head, so it's perfect.

The C50 and C80 have a LANC input. The R50 V has a 2.5mm jack but it's for the E3 remote trigger and I doubt it would work with a LANC controller.

Thanks. I've come to the same conclusion. The postings by a certain Atticuslake were informative. I don't understand why Canon doesn't mention it in their manuals. Sometimes Canon (and others) are just too coy for their own good. There are lots of LANC controllers. I found another one by Libec that I bought then forgot about. It's much cheaper and works well but is less versatile.

HMC11 · Apr 25, 2026

GMCPhotographics said:
If canon puts the R6III's sensor into an R8II....they will need to re-look at the power source / battery. If they are redesigning the casing / body then it makes sense to jump to a LP-E6NH.
It's the screen and the EVF that consume to power, not the IBIS. Sure IBIS uses a bit more but it's insignificant compared to the rear screen and EVF.

Indeed. It will be a shame if they have to increase the size and weight of the R8ii to accommodate a bigger battery and IBIS. The current R8's form factor is a major reason why I reach for it much more often than another FF camera body for hiking.

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