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AlanF · Dec 24, 2025

foda said:
Terrific photos Glenn! What camera/lens combinations were you using?

Glenn doesn't usually answer. According to the EXIF

Model	Canon EOS R5m2
Lens	EF600mm f/4L IS II USM

AlanF · Dec 24, 2025

Markov said:
In the Netherlands, the R5 mark ii is ridiculously expensive. About 4600 euro, versus 3900 $ in the US.

For the R5 mark ii the difference is much less: 2950 euro in the Netherlands versus 2800 $ in the US.

No idea why this is the case.

First of all, thank you for writing that beautiful and informative book and distributing it free of charge - it is much appreciated. The problem with pricing is Canon Europe. They rip off the EU states and the the UK even more so by another 11% on average. Reliable grey importers are the answer if you can wait a few months after the initial release. In the UK, the list price of the R5ii is £3999, from HDew it is £2999, and Panamoz £2560. Those difference are ridiculous as the grey importers also provide good warranties.

AlanF · Dec 24, 2025

roby17269 said:
Eh eh

I explained my "scientist" here time ago:
Post in thread 'The Canon EOS R6 Mark III is Canon’s Next Full-Frame Release'
https://www.canonrumors.com/forum/threads/the-canon-eos-r6-mark-iii-is-canon’s-next-full-frame-release.44753/post-1032060

Thanks for the link, which I have now read and the subsequent discussion. I get your point about the number of pixels in the corners etc when compressed. It remains moot until someone has done the necessary investigation to discover whether there is the same amount of image quality and information content in the periphery of an image that is stretched by an analogue lens method or a mathematical method of expansion of the compressed periphery. Information is lost on compression and the question is whether the analogue lens method manages to avoid that loss by prevention or is it simply expanding the compression similar to digital? I don't know the answer. Do you know as I would like to learn whether it does? It probably depends on how much effort and expenses they put in.

Markov · Dec 24, 2025

In the Netherlands, the R5 mark ii is ridiculously expensive. About 4600 euro, versus 3900 $ in the US.

For the R5 mark ii the difference is much less: 2950 euro in the Netherlands versus 2800 $ in the US.

No idea why this is the case.

roby17269 · Dec 24, 2025

AlanF said:
What scientist do you see?

Eh eh

I explained my "scientist" here time ago:
Post in thread 'The Canon EOS R6 Mark III is Canon’s Next Full-Frame Release'
https://www.canonrumors.com/forum/t...’s-next-full-frame-release.44753/post-1032060

Click · Dec 24, 2025

Nice addition, ISv. I really like the shadow of the insect on the leaf in the third photo.

AlanF · Dec 24, 2025

Somehow or other I have missed this thread. Wonderful shots guys that make me look forward to the spring and summer!

Click · Dec 24, 2025

Lovely series, Chig.

AlanF · Dec 24, 2025

SereneSpeed said:
I’m not sure… (I’ve wondered that myself).

The R-single-digit cameras are all unique in some way and stand-out in some way.

R1 - Flagship
R3 - First with eye detect/First integrated-grip RF mount/Technology development (a bit different than the rest)
R5 - Highest resolution
R6 - Best balance of cost and performance
R7 - Best APSC
R8 - Entry level FF

Without something like an integrated grip, I’m not sure if Canon would create a new name for the flagship APSC?

R5 best balance of cost and performance.

EricN · Dec 24, 2025

Del Paso said:
I don't mind, as long as the high-end cameras (R5 II, R 1 & R 100) stay in Japan.

Don't you, at least want to use them in France?

AlanF · Dec 24, 2025

DocInfoSci said:
I've simply enjoyed having the chance to learn from and debate with a number of people whose remarks on this forum have proved interesting and useful to me over the years before I created an account.

My specialities are in large compute systems (distributed/parallel), data analysis (think spectra), complex information presentation/exploration, and knowledge systems (especially the psychology of technologies). I know a bunch of smart people, have hired a bunch of smart people, and I have a little bit of personal experience — but there's a lot I don't know in a pulled-the-lever-myself kind of way. My perspective does change as people comment back on my thoughts, questions, and posits.

And regrets for any confusion or consternation when I post casually betwixt ongoings and gloss over swaths of detailed info that gets implied within my own brain for a few quips of text. I'm more often in agreement with people here than what my posts probably indicate. It's a rumours forum, so I'm at peace with that.

In that spirit, thank you. I wish every fellow camera nerd here a peaceful, pleasant, and hope-filled transition to 2026.

There are lots of us here who enjoy the science and technology of photography in addition to taking photos, and it can be useful in choosing our gear and knowing its limitations and advantage in advance. You can take great photos without much of such knowledge, but then experience and practice are all important to polish the creativity.

neuroanatomist · Dec 24, 2025

DocInfoSci said:
Makes me think of cringy imputed gene expression values for mediocre slides.

I’m fine with imputed variant calling, but imputed gene expression analysis…cringy, indeed.

Del Paso · Dec 24, 2025

Chig said:
Yes, the SA can be nice for a dreamy look or a rather harsh look (with the 3rd shot at neutral setting) like these shots of my neighbour's magnoliaView attachment 227213 View attachment 227214 View attachment 227215

I like them too!

DocInfoSci · Dec 24, 2025

I've simply enjoyed having the chance to learn from and debate with a number of people whose remarks on this forum have proved interesting and useful to me over the years before I created an account.

My specialities are in large compute systems (distributed/parallel), data analysis (think spectra), complex information presentation/exploration, and knowledge systems (especially the psychology of technologies). I know a bunch of smart people, have hired a bunch of smart people, and I have a little bit of personal experience — but there's a lot I don't know in a pulled-the-lever-myself kind of way. My perspective does change as people comment back on my thoughts, questions, and posits.

And regrets for any confusion or consternation when I post casually betwixt ongoings and gloss over swaths of detailed info that gets implied within my own brain for a few quips of text. I'm more often in agreement with people here than what my posts probably indicate. It's a rumours forum, so I'm at peace with that.

In that spirit, thank you. I wish every fellow camera nerd here a peaceful, pleasant, and hope-filled transition to 2026.

Chig · Dec 24, 2025

Yes, the SA can be nice for a dreamy look or a rather harsh look (with the 3rd shot at neutral setting) like these shots of my neighbour's magnolia

AlanF · Dec 24, 2025

roby17269 said:
I’m no scientist but I do indeed see one.
But this discussion has been had multiple times in the past and I am on the Alps with an iPad so I’m not retyping all of that

What scientist do you see?

Speedfinder · Dec 24, 2025

No hurry , spring is not in any hurry either.

P-visie · Dec 24, 2025

Speedfinder said:
I am also interested in Texel as a place to go. How do you get around out there ?

I’ll pm some information to you. It might take a bit to gather the information.

John Wilde · Dec 24, 2025

P-visie said:
In 2022 Canon shutdown it’s Zhuhai factory in China where it manufactured compact camera’s. With hindsight …..

If memory serves, some companies have moved from China to Vietnam because labor costs are even lower there.

neuroanatomist · Dec 24, 2025

AlanF said:
I'm also a bit of a scientist

Yeah, just a bit.

SereneSpeed · Dec 24, 2025

Markov said:
Does anybody know what the R2 and R4 are supposed to be at some time in the future? Is my suggestion to make one of those a flagship APS-C camera ridiculous or would there be some benefit in that?

I’m not sure… (I’ve wondered that myself).

The R-single-digit cameras are all unique in some way and stand-out in some way.

R1 - Flagship
R3 - First with eye detect/First integrated-grip RF mount/Technology development (a bit different than the rest)
R5 - Highest resolution
R6 - Best balance of cost and performance
R7 - Best APSC
R8 - Entry level FF

Without something like an integrated grip, I’m not sure if Canon would create a new name for the flagship APSC?

roby17269 · Dec 24, 2025

AlanF said:
I'm also a bit of a scientist, and I see no scientific objections to correcting via digital rather than by analogue methods.

I’m no scientist but I do indeed see one.
But this discussion has been had multiple times in the past and I am on the Alps with an iPad so I’m not retyping all of that

roby17269 · Dec 24, 2025

justaCanonuser said:
Overall, the Z5 II is a nice camera with a big, very bright viewfinder given its price, but I wouldn't really recommend it for wildlife/birding, in particular for BIF.

TL;DR: the Z5 II is a great camera unless you use it for a use case it was not made for.
WOW. Somehow I think I could say the same for most cameras….

roby17269 · Dec 24, 2025

EricN said:
I thought it was Roby NOT approving it. They do the opposite of everything he wants.

Eh what?
I am neutral about that feature, mostly because I do not use the RF 100 MACRO a lot (I do have it). But I do agree that extender compatibility would be more important, at least until Canon releases a RF MP-E equivalent.

But if you are right by chance…. Canon listen well to me: "Never EVER make a RF 35 1.2!"

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