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EOS 4 Life · May 17, 2026

m4ndr4ke said:
You mean zooming manually? It responds very well.

Basically, there's two modes, you either use the W-T area, or you use the focal lengths.
When you're in the W-T area, the default position is the middle, like in this photograph. There's a spring mechanism that sets it back to the middle. You can go left to the W, or right to the T, the ring doesn't turn past those letters (hard stops). You can adjust how fast you zoom with your movement, by rotating more or less. Maximum speed was decent, not crazy fast, but I think it can be further adjusted on RV cameras (I didn't bother trying the R6V, I was using my original R6).

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The switch PZ/MZ on the side of the lens (seen on many other pictures) lets you go the other zone of the ring, on the right. You hold the switch, rotate to the focal lengths, and then release it.
The manual zoom is operated electrically with two nano USM motors, so it responds every well, in general use there's no lag at all; you can provoke lag if you turn the ring like a jerk, on purpose, however it's minor.
There's hard stops at 20 and 50, but there's no resistance on rotation (is "dampening" the proper word? I'm not sure), the ring turns as easily as the lightest electronic focus ring you can imagine.

Thanks so much.

EOS 4 Life · May 17, 2026

Michael Clark said:
Interestingly enough, the EOS RP and EOS R8 use the same Canon battery grip

Canon does not make it

AlanF · May 17, 2026

Orange-tip Butterfly (R5ii + RF100-800mm).

P-visie · May 17, 2026

Sanderlings (Calidris alba) landing on the beach of the Dutch island Texel.

R5 Mk II + EF 600mm f4 II + 1.4 extender, 1/3 crop to 16:9 format

m4ndr4ke · May 17, 2026

GreenViper said:
I'm getting 24-105 L F4 image quality vibes rather than 24-70 L F2.8 so far which aligns with the price too

Yes, Canon USA has mentioned that image quality should be at the same level, or slightly above the RF 24-105mm f/4

Click · May 17, 2026

Pieter and Noreaster,

Beautiful shots. Well done, guys.

Ozarker · May 17, 2026

foxfender said:
So fed-up with this kind of peremptory “I know everything” comments.

For a videographer, a mechanical shutter is a very positive point and a practical way to avoid dust on the sensor when switching lenses.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/prod...fTh3V0W06yMsBDEmiu-_FpCqNvMB60wAaAu2oEALw_wcB.

Del Paso · May 17, 2026

john1970 said:
The advantages (IMO) are: 1) internal zoom, 2) ⅔ stop faster at 400 mm, 3) with TC you can get out to 560 mm @ f6.3, 4) reasonably lightweight at ~ 4.4 lbs (with the hood). In contrast, my Canon RF 100-300 mm f2.8 with 2x TC (600 mm f5.6) weighs in at almost 7 lbs. Ideally, for me I would love to have a RF 100-400 mm f4.5 DO with 1.4x TC built in with a weight of less than 5 lbs. One can always dream.

Disadvantages, compared to the "old" EF:
-Weight (+300g)
-Price (X 2,5...)
-Size (longer, wider)
-It's a Sony

Advantages: internal zoom, 2/3 opener
Sorry, but I still don't get the excitement.

neuroanatomist · May 17, 2026

Math68 said:
When will there be a version of the R6 without the video, so I can get an affordable camera?

The first will happen after the camera can be used to take pictures of unicorns and dragons. The second is dependent on your income, though it’s worth noting that the EOS RP is a FF camera for under $1000.

Sorry, but that’s reality because 1) every MILC already shoots video (there’s no other way you can see what the camera sees), and 2) the hybrid market + the photography market is bigger than just the photography market, and selling fewer of a camera model means it will be more expensive, not cheaper.

Math68 · May 17, 2026

As far as I'm concerned, there's no need for a video.
When will there be a version of the R6 without the video, so I can get an affordable camera?

Skyfall · May 17, 2026

Any rumors to complete the f2.8 stm trinity? A light 50-150 or even a 70-150 would be a perfect complement to a wide angle(i use the 14-35mm and 20mm but i miss something between that and my 100-500mm)
I agree that sonys 100-400 seem like a good compromise between a 100-400/500 and a more exotic 100-300

Kanivete · May 17, 2026

The only camera I'd be interested to see is the R7MKII, so I'd snatch a MKI at lower price. I guess my old 200D will have to keep on going!

GreenViper · May 17, 2026

I'm getting 24-105 L F4 image quality vibes rather than 24-70 L F2.8 so far which aligns with the price too

john1970 · May 17, 2026

Del Paso said:
Am I the only one who doesn't understand the "hype" about the Sony 4,5/100-400?
The EF 4,5-5,6 100-400 cost half, was lighter and at longer focals about 1/2 aperture slower...
The Sony is certainly a brillant lens, but I still don't get it.

The advantages (IMO) are: 1) internal zoom, 2) ⅔ stop faster at 400 mm, 3) with TC you can get out to 560 mm @ f6.3, 4) reasonably lightweight at ~ 4.4 lbs (with the hood). In contrast, my Canon RF 100-300 mm f2.8 with 2x TC (600 mm f5.6) weighs in at almost 7 lbs. Ideally, for me I would love to have a RF 100-400 mm f4.5 DO with 1.4x TC built in with a weight of less than 5 lbs. One can always dream.

Michael Clark · May 17, 2026

Retro is all about nostalgia.

Let's take a moment to think about what Canon's executives might wax nostalgic about?

How about a time when they had the best selling mirrorless camera system in the world?
You know, the EOS M line of cameras and EF-M lenses?

What if a "retro" R8 Mark II camera looks and feels like an EOS M camera, only it's full frame?

What if the primary lenses intended for such a camera are the uniformly sized RF VCM series, all with 67mm filter diameters and virtually identical dimensions? This would be similar to the entire EF-M line which had a near identical diameter of 61mm?

MkSprintz · May 17, 2026

jeff89 said:
How many birders would opt for a R6 I/II over the R7? How many will opt for a R6 III or wait for the R7 II? I am in the wait crowd, as my current travel combo now is the R1 & R5 II.

Have been using the R6 ii over the R7 ever since i purchased an R6ii in mid December of 2023.

It easily outperforms the R7 in every way. In addition to its stellar low light performance. Still mulling over replacing the R7, likely selling to a friend for a straight grand, but could also use it towards store credit towards an R6iii which I'll likely pick up more than the R7 or even an R5 ii with those tempting 45 megapixels.

Makmut · May 17, 2026

OldrockyGN said:
Makmut - my understanding of the physics of optics is that a faster 100-500 would have to also be
larger (diameter). That means it will be both heavier and a lot more expensive. When I got the R5m2
I didn't understand how much importance the extra dynamic range of the sensor would be. As in -
the R5m2 made my RF 100-500 better. Perhaps "better glass" might mean "better tech in the body"?

Of course bokeh comes with a price but two options would be great ...

MkSprintz · May 17, 2026

Mr. Warbucks said:
What about the connection with the unveiling of FCC-registration (DS126933)? Doesn’t that not hint anymore towards R7ii?

That registration is the R8 ii Retro style camera.

foxfender · May 17, 2026

Steve_FR said:
Absolutely disagree. This is a video-centric camera aimed at videographer/cinematographer/ type people.

Not having a mechanical shutter (a moving part to which can fail eventually) far extends the life of this camera for video work. Remember when people went nuts with intervalometer (timelapse) use, and blew out their shutters?

It’s a video tool for video people. Sucks for people wanting a photo camera - but there are plenty of other options. I do wish Canon would make a dual line with this compact body (replacement for M6II) one aimed at photographers - and one aimed at videographers which they just did perfectly.

For a videographer, having a mechanical shutter is a negative failure point. Don’t get me started on shutter-strike-damage with deep rear manual focus adapted lens protrusions.

So fed-up with this kind of peremptory “I know everything” comments.

For a videographer, a mechanical shutter is a very positive point and a practical way to avoid dust on the sensor when switching lenses.

Michael Clark · May 17, 2026

Brown said:
Is the RP still in production?

Who knows, as Canon tends to make large batches once every few months, then convert the same production line to make batches of other bodies. But it's still in the catalog. B&H has them in stock.

Interestingly enough, the EOS RP and EOS R8 use the same Canon battery grip, for what that is worth.

Michael Clark · May 17, 2026

1ll said:
I'm a photographer who is not interested in using a mirrorless, full-frame camera for video. I'd like to purchase a photographers only camera. Canon could make the R3M2 for that purpose. Without video capabilities the camera might cost less and not succumb to overheating issues.

What does the EVF in any mirrorless depend upon? (Hint: it's a video feed...)

Michael Clark · May 17, 2026

scyrene said:
Lower prices

With the price of semiconductor chips currently going through the roof? Good luck with that!

David - Sydney · May 17, 2026

pererik_2000 said:
I started switching to Sony long time ago (2012?) because I wanted to use my Canon FD lenses on a digital camera, the first was a NEX-3 and later I went full frame (A7) but I also keep my Sony APS-C system. Now I am in the market for a video camera, I do not have any good Sony video capable camera (A6600 and A7R3a are my current best and they are very good for photo but limited and cumbersome for video and I also want a separate system for video). I still have my Canon systems (FD-film, EF-film and EF-S-digital and have started to look for a Canon mirrorless camera with good video and the possibiity to use EF/EF-S lenses. The R6III ($3900 in Sweden) and R6V ($3200) are too expensive for me, I am therefore looking for something like the R8. To the point: For R8 mark 2 I want IBIS and I do not want a selfie-type of screen but a photo/video-oriented flipup screen. A 32 Mpix sensor would be good for the use of EF-S lenses in 4k video. I already have an AE-1 so no need to imitate it...

R6 mark ii (~USD2400)? All R bodies can adapt EF and EF-S lenses with the converter.
https://www.proshop.se/Kamera/Canon-EOS-R6-Mark-II-Body/3143406
You may even find a reasonable second hand R5 in Sweden for less money.

erader · May 16, 2026

ChyckenPotPie said:
The new rear lens cap is the real story today!

hell yeah. did canon let sigma design those horrible lens caps. i'm surprised it took this long to offer a proper lens cap. now we need a proper camera body cap. the lens i don't get. must be a hybrid shooter thing

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