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Del Paso · Jun 5, 2026

AlanF said:
Not a PITA - People Imbibing Tasty Alcohol?

Or did you perhaps mean People Inhibiting Tasty Ardbeg?
If so, I'm an active member of the sect!
Edit: "Imbibing". (I wasn't imbibed when I wrote "inhibiting", no idea why)

Del Paso · Jun 5, 2026

neuroanatomist said:
In the USA, too. They switched from the leather pouches to the metal alloy boxes some time in the second half of 2025. Despite stating in 2022 that, "From now on, all B+W filters will be delivered in high-quality cases made of genuine leather. The leather cases not only protect against scratches and dirt but can also be reused for storage and transport."

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I dunno, maybe they got some blowback on using genuine leather from a group like PETA (of which I'm an affiliate...no, not that PETA, the other one...People who Eat Tasty Animals).

The 67mm Master 007 clear that I ordered on the same day that I ordered the 20-50/4L came in the metal box, as did the 43mm Master 007 clear that was delivered today alongside the RF 16/2.8.

Out of curiously, what made you go with the T-Pro instead of the Master? I've stuck with the Master line, which has the same spec as the prior XS-Pro mount. The T-Pro mount is very slightly thinner, but I find the XS-Pro to be more than thin enough, and I'll pass on the titanium-colored coating instead of the black coating on the same brass; I also prefer the knurling on the Master over the smooth T-Pro edges.

Actually, I prefer the smoother knurling of the T-Pro version, especially when cleaning the filter. Besides, I never use any other filters on my lenses, so an easier removal has no importance to me. The clear filter stays on all the time. The boxes will be used for small camera screws or other parts.

neuroanatomist · Jun 5, 2026

AlanF said:
Not a PITA - People Imbibing Tasty Alcohol?

Yes, that one, too.

AlanF · Jun 5, 2026

neuroanatomist said:
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I dunno, maybe they got some blowback on using genuine leather from a group like PETA (of which I'm an affiliate...no, not that PETA, the other one...People who Eat Tasty Animals).

Not a PITA - People Imbibing Tasty Alcohol?

neuroanatomist · Jun 5, 2026

Del Paso said:
I just got a 67mm B+W T-Pro 007 clear filter for my not yet delivered RF 20-50.
Instead of those soft pouches, they now ship them in square metal boxes. A much better choice (protection!).
Edit: At least in the EU.

In the USA, too. They switched from the leather pouches to the metal alloy boxes some time in the second half of 2025. Despite stating in 2022 that, "From now on, all B+W filters will be delivered in high-quality cases made of genuine leather. The leather cases not only protect against scratches and dirt but can also be reused for storage and transport."

I dunno, maybe they got some blowback on using genuine leather from a group like PETA (of which I'm an affiliate...no, not that PETA, the other one...People who Eat Tasty Animals).

The 67mm Master 007 clear that I ordered on the same day that I ordered the 20-50/4L came in the metal box, as did the 43mm Master 007 clear that was delivered today alongside the RF 16/2.8.

Out of curiously, what made you go with the T-Pro instead of the Master? I've stuck with the Master line, which has the same spec as the prior XS-Pro mount. The T-Pro mount is very slightly thinner, but I find the XS-Pro to be more than thin enough, and I'll pass on the titanium-colored coating instead of the black coating on the same brass; I also prefer the knurling on the Master over the smooth T-Pro edges.

Exploreshootshare · Jun 5, 2026

AlanF said:
The R7 plus RF 100-400mm is a winning combination, and for perched birds is pretty close to the R5ii + RF 100-500mm. It's also great for dragonflies and butterflies etc. I've posted dozens of shots on CR of birds and insects taken side by side by my wife with the R7 + RF 100-400mm and by me with the R5ii/R5 + R 100-500mm, and it's pretty difficult to distinguish between them. Here are some shots from yesterday. https://www.canonrumors.com/forum/threads/dragonflies-and-damselflies.35543/page-148#post-1046336

Amazing shots!

Del Paso · Jun 5, 2026

john1970 said:
A naive question: Will this lens be internal zooming because it is a PZ design? I assume that it would be and I very much prefer a compact reasonably fast internal zoom covering 21, 28, 35 , and 50 mm focal ranges.

There's nothing naive about your question!

Bob Howland · Jun 5, 2026

riker said:
I just want that 32.5MP sensor in the tiniest possible compact body.

I'd also like IBIS. Is the R50 small enough?

SilvaPsp · Jun 5, 2026

I´m waiting for a 7D MK lll since 2019. I bought a 7d MK ll in 2016, and has been my go camera to wildlife paired with a Sigma 150-600C, with great results, especially now with the new features in noise reduction of LR, helping in one of the drawbacks, low light performance/noise. In 2019, i bought a second body (90D), hoping it was a kind of 7d MK lll, but it isn´t, especially for small flying birds and fast AF, and i use it mostly to portraits, landscapes and with smaller lenses. Then it come out the R7, but never convinced me enough to do the trade to mirrorless. So, in resume, i´m one of the guys who are waiting to one new R7 MK ll, to step up my wildlife photos. If it takes too long, with this constant waitings, i will go for a R6 MKll instead.

SnowMiku · Jun 5, 2026

Take the 90D, add 2 card slots, update the AF to 65 points and there's a 7D III

Maybe the memory price/shortage has something to do with the R7 II delay? Or maybe Canon are just taking their time to get it right.

@zajicekpavel · Jun 5, 2026

To what I wrote. I will add that maybe this is the only way for Canon now.....make the R72 as a flagship .. in price and features, as small R52 ... and consumers may not like that too much.

So the R72 would not be a competitor to the R52 but a smaller brother (both premium and expensive).

Kanivete · Jun 5, 2026

I've been waiting for the R7II for the R7I to lower in price and buy it. I want an APS-C camera with the bigger LP-E6 batteries, the only option is the R7. Furthermore, I'm also on the budget and shoot both video and photos, so going full frame is out of reach. The R6II would be perfect, but I'd need RF 200-800 and that's impossible for me (expensive kit). With R7 I could jump on the RF 100-400 and be happy.
Canon has a market for it, they just prefer to focus on full frame. This year is for video focused people, maybe we get something in 2027.

@zajicekpavel · Jun 5, 2026

AlanF said:
The major drawbacks for the R7 are AF and not having Pre-shooting. It's great for stills, but for action, BIF, DIF etc it's not in the same league as the R5ii etc. If they improved the AF and added Pre-shooting, I'd throw on a lighter telephoto like the RF 100-500mm or the RF 100-400mm and use it rather than the R5ii + RF 200-800mm. I have a feeling Canon might not like that.

Yes, that is perhaps one of the reasons for the constant delay. How to do it without endangering our flagships...

AlanF · Jun 5, 2026

@zajicekpavel said:
So that it doesn't happen after those amazing rumors... I'll keep the same sensor, make the body smaller, add CF cards, improve reading and cheers... but the question is, would we need anything else? The R7 is just too good

The major drawbacks for the R7 are AF and not having Pre-shooting. It's great for stills, but for action, BIF, DIF etc it's not in the same league as the R5ii etc. If they improved the AF and added Pre-shooting, I'd throw on a lighter telephoto like the RF 100-500mm or the RF 100-400mm and use it rather than the R5ii + RF 200-800mm. I have a feeling Canon might not like that.

AlanF · Jun 5, 2026

riker said:
I just want that 32.5MP sensor in the tiniest possible compact body.

That's no good for the target market of birders who want something they can hold with a telephoto attached.

@zajicekpavel · Jun 5, 2026

riker said:
I just want that 32.5MP sensor in the tiniest possible compact body.

So that it doesn't happen after those amazing rumors... I'll keep the same sensor, make the body smaller, add CF cards, improve reading and cheers... but the question is, would we need anything else? The R7 is just too good

riker · Jun 5, 2026

I just want that 32.5MP sensor in the tiniest possible compact body.

Chig · Jun 5, 2026

"Added American football to the list of supported sports for the Action Priority feature. When this feature is enabled, the detection of people will be optimised for individuals wearing American football helmets and shoulder pads."
Has anyone tried using this for the grown up version without the sissy padding and helmets and endless ad breaks: i.e. Rugby Union and Rugby League?

mb66energy · Jun 5, 2026

I think, it's not that easy to produce a global shutter APS-C camera with 24 MPix at 1899 USD/EUR as a follow-up of the current R7 ...
Just kidding ( a little bit) but would be cool combination. Add S&F and keep the auto level feature (by IBIS!) and it would be a true hybrid for me. This & the 20-50!

@zajicekpavel · Jun 5, 2026

Photos:

https://www.canonrumors.com/forum/threads/sigma-17-40-mm-f-1-8-dc-art-canon-rf.45151/#post-1046371

Del Paso · Jun 4, 2026

scyrene said:

Context missing!

AlanF · Jun 4, 2026

Hovercraft said:
Exactly, RF 100-400 is better than it should be, in reasonable light it can be as good as RF 100-500. Even with 1.4 extender. And R7 with RF 100-400 is lighter than micro 4/3. And cheaper. Not a perfect setup, but when price or weight is a priority, it’s a winner. You still get great pictures.

The R7 plus RF 100-400mm is a winning combination, and for perched birds is pretty close to the R5ii + RF 100-500mm. It's also great for dragonflies and butterflies etc. I've posted dozens of shots on CR of birds and insects taken side by side by my wife with the R7 + RF 100-400mm and by me with the R5ii/R5 + R 100-500mm, and it's pretty difficult to distinguish between them. Here are some shots from yesterday. https://www.canonrumors.com/forum/threads/dragonflies-and-damselflies.35543/page-148#post-1046336

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