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Richard CR · 2026-01-14T21:04:43-0500

Noted physicist Eric Fossum, inventor of today’s CMOS image sensor and long-time friend of our community, has been awarded the 2026 Charles Stark Draper Prize for Engineering. This biennial award, presented by the National Academy of Engineering, carries a price tag of $500,000, making it one of the most prestigious awards in this field, often […]

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homebodyMacro2 · 2026-01-14T20:39:14-0500

amorse said:
After I saw the note, I looked as well. This is the only spot I found suggesting it - https://youtu.be/FXWhtUFT9GM?si=x7_bZ4gK9wCtpXKi

Thanks for the find!

Honestly, not the most compelling story though, single source, and 5.6-6.3 doesn't make much sense: what's the point of a 1/3rd stop variable aperture? I hope Canon doesn't go with a silly design.

Also, the Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS is $2250. Canon isn't going to be very compelling if they release something closer to the previously-discussed $6-7k range for a 2x zoom with the same aperture.

https://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Sony-FE-200-600mm-f-5.6-6.3-G-OSS-Lens.aspx

Based on how little sense this makes, I'd wishfully like to discard it.

ohm · 2026-01-14T20:20:43-0500

There is no way in the coldest climes of Hel that the Fujifilm X-T6 will have AF as good as the original R7 let alone its successor. Fujifilm AF is so far behind that its closest rivals are the 5D4 and other dSLRs of the day. The only advantage it holds over them is full sensor AF coverage- a fact which is mitigated by its inability to reliably track even static subjects. I moved from Fujifilm for this reason, despite otherwise loving their system. If they were able to debut a camera that focused similarly to an A73 or R6 or R7 I'd jump back because their lens selection is so good and their bodies can be so much lighter and are built for APS-C, which I find a good compromise.

kathelegend · 2026-01-14T20:16:16-0500

How about battery of Canon R5C? How many spare batteries will be required? Can it survive run and gun in wild?

Richard CR · 2026-01-14T20:03:51-0500

It has been a very busy few months for the Ricoh camp. Following the successful launch of its standard GR IV in September 2025, which managed to knock Fujifilm off its perch at the top of the Japanese best-selling charts, Ricoh has certainly not stopped and has continued to reinvent what one camera can do. […]

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neuroanatomist · 2026-01-14T19:52:59-0500

I use mostly a Blackrapid strap with a QD connector, that attaches directly to the RRS base plate or lens plate. Occasionally, I use a Spider Holster with their Arca Clamp connected to the camera plate.

Special use case is my 600/4, which I carry with a Blackrapid Sport L strap (left-handed so the lens/camera hangs on my left side), with the Blackrapid lug connected (with Loctite Blue) to a Kirk 1” clamp that attaches to the lens foot.

neuroanatomist · 2026-01-14T19:25:10-0500

toodlebug said:
…the 14mm f/2.8L II was an expensive investment, $2000 when I got it 20 years ago.

On the plus side, today you can buy the RF 16/2.8 for $300, and it will give you about the same IQ as your EF 14/2.8L II, even in the digitally corrected corners.

Have a nice day.

yeahright · 2026-01-14T17:28:57-0500

justaCanonuser said:
Fortunately, as a European, I can state that our system is called Galileo, which is harder to mistreat as an offending acronym (you'd have to invent something with seven words, for G. A. L. I. L. E., and O., so any willing offenders would need quite a bit of imagination)

we can always use GNSS as the abbreviation for global navigation satellite system which does not specify a particular one of the many systems currently available

Click · 2026-01-14T14:39:48-0500

Nice pictures. Cool gif.

EricN · 2026-01-14T14:33:06-0500

Michael Clark said:
No one has theoretical copies of any lens. Theoretical lenses are, as someone else here likes to call some things, unicorns.

Uncle Roger has also pointed out that the best copies of an expensive lens do not necessarily beat the best copies of a cheaper lens.

(I have no idea how I managed to erase the link to your previous comment above. My apologies for not going back and rewriting this entire post.)

I beg to differ! I have several theoretical copies HarryFilm lenses!

Michael Clark · 2026-01-14T13:56:40-0500

DSB said:
FYI, I own both R5 and R5mk2. There's really not much difference between the two. Yes, the AF is somewhat better in mk2, but s not by a huge margin. Unless you're a sports / wildlife shooter, I really doubt most would profit from the improvement, considering the AF was pretty good in R5. It's certainly nowhere near the difference with 5Dmk2 which had abysmal AF compared to 5Dmk3 which had a decent AF system.

And, ironically, if you're a sports / wildlife shooter, you're probably better off with R3 or R1, even further confirming my earlier assessment that Canon is mainly catering to the speed-focused market while ignoring those that need high resolution.

This has led me down the path to purchasing a GFX100II, along with a full set of 8 lenses. For the first time in my career I'm running 2 systems, simply because I got tired of waiting for Canon. I do all of my architecture / product / landscape / cityscape work with the Fuji and use Canon almost exclusively for occasional sport gig, a low light handheld shoots or taking photos of my dog.

And I have to say, being fully aware of the Fujifilm user tropes, I'm really enjoying what that camera produces, both in terms of resolution as well as the colors. And at 8 fps, it's no slouch either. I'll be getting some fast primes soon and I have a feeling Fuji will take over that part of my work from Canon as well.

I just feel like Canon has been stagnant for a long time. The releases come and go and it all feels so predictable and incremental. There's nothing to bash, of course. Canon is reliable and proven and performs well. Kinda like a Toyota sedan. But I'm missing something that makes the heart beat faster.

And I feel like this is desperately needed, because with the onslaught of AI, I have zero doubt that all camera makers will start feeling the pain.

So basically you're criticizing Toyota for not being Mercedes-Benz because Toyota chooses to produce reliable cars for the masses at reasonable pricing instead of producing expensive cars that spend more time in the shop and cost more to fix but are more exciting to drive?

If you want exciting, take up hang gliding. (Just kidding. Sort of.)

When it comes to photographic tools, though, most of us like reliable and boring so that we can pay attention to the exciting things going on around us that we can capture with them without worrying about whether the tool itself is up to the task.

Fuji's GFX system is not for most folks. The cost alone insures that. It's great if you can afford it and and can also afford to travel to a lot of places where its strengths can be leveraged. There's no better system right now for serious landscape photographers. But like most very high end tools, it's good for the specialist things it is designed to do and not so good for other things it was not designed to do.

P-visie · 2026-01-14T13:52:39-0500

David_B said:
If we can't ask such questions of Canon then people are being forced into a blind faith situation with Canon - 1 person's empiral tests make no difference there.

Not principals, theory. And as I've alluded to (if not said), providing the test framework to actually validate Canon's position is very difficult and certainly beyond my ability - if not the ability of most (and Neuro's test does not qualify.) I wish I could do the required testing, but I can't, and I doubt anyone that isn't Canon can which just sucks.

As it stands, Neuro has a theory that it doesn't make any noticible difference based on his eyeballing of images from different lenses. My theory is that because of what's being done, there should be a measurable difference in image quality when comparing stretched vs non-stretched. The proper resolution is to do scientific testing to establish the facts, however the barrier to doing that is higher than either I or Neuro can facilitate.

I find this hilarious coming from someone who posts misinformation and, when subsequently challenged, states (emphasis mine):
“I actually wasn't that concerned about being correct/right and more concerned with sharing something that I thought others might find interesting - which is how a lot of social media works. I think there have been enough others that found it informative to have been worthwhile. If someone wants to argue about whether something is right/wrong, fill your boots while I get a beer, sit back and watch some tiktok.”

See: Post in thread 'Katharine Burr Blodgett: Inventor of non-reflective coatings for glass?'
https://www.canonrumors.com/forum/t...lective-coatings-for-glass.44862/post-1036024

Kiton · 2026-01-14T11:55:09-0500

While I do not have any direct help to offer you, this sort of thing is why I sold off all my Godox after going mirrorless with the R5. Too many glitches.

I have 6 Canon flashes and 4 Yongnuo which are only used as off camera flash on manual settings and Canon does reject sync with the Yongnuo often, I try to never let the flashes go to sleep once they are all in sync.

The newer flashes, the EL 5 type, have a hot shoe that is very marginally bigger then the older 600 series and they do not fit in all my stands with cold shoes, so I have to retrofit all my stands!

At the risk of getting some member's panties in a knot about the cripple hammer.......
I would not put it past Canon to try and force you to buy branded gear.

Ozarker · 2026-01-14T11:51:03-0500

Not $500 like the RF 45mm???

neuroanatomist · 2026-01-14T09:20:06-0500

David_B said:
I don't know enough scientists to know, but I do know one thing - many scientists with bias towards an outcome will report findings that disagree with their predictions because the goal is knowledge, not to be right.

I know a lot of scientists. Most will report findings that disagree with their predictions. Some will not report them (in part, that's because what often happens is they predicted something would work and it didn't, and it's difficult to get negative data published). From the occasional retractions that occur, some very high profile, it's apparent that some will manipulate the data so that the findings do support their predictions.

Nemorino · 2026-01-14T00:17:04-0500

...and focussing only down to -5.5EV.
Same as R7 (APS-C).

EOS 4 Life · 2026-01-13T23:01:46-0500

Snapster said:
Assuming the photographer actually knows the lens has focus shift in the first place and is aware of the setting you have to change.

Granted that Canon sent the R6 III and RF 45 f/1.2 out together, I can only assume the cameras came with the correct setting.

ruzun · 2026-01-13T22:27:54-0500

Super zoom, 60-600mm range. Preferably with built in 1.4x tc

ruzun · 2026-01-13T22:26:32-0500

I guess this applies to all the major camera makers, but in the world of Wildlife Video there is really only one lens that people with normal budgets buy and use, the Sigma 60-600. I am kind of curious why Nikon/Canon/Sony etc simply cede this market to Sigma. Certainly they could make a video-centric zoom lens that is of better quality than the 60-600mm. It would be lighter and at least as fast. I'm sure they could make it sharper. Such a lens could be sold for quite a bit more than the Sigma, people would easily pay $5k or $6k for such a lens. Right now its basically the 60-600 at around $2k, or the canon Cine-Servo 50-1000 which is about $70k. Nothing really in between. If they made something like a 60-600 with a built in 1.4x tc, they could easily charge up to about $10k and they would be very well received. Even without a built in TC people would easily pay $5k or more for such a lens in their native mount. I wonder if it's just not a big enough market for anyone to pursue.

I_Miss_Minolta · 2026-01-13T12:57:32-0500

Gimme 1/500s flash sync w/ EFCS and I will be super happy. It does 1/320s now so not a massive leap. AFAIK, the only thing that will beat that spec is the A9III w/ global shutter.

APS-C, Living the Dream!

EricN · 2026-01-13T03:23:48-0500

gbasilemc said:
"There will be at least one “crazy” lens. I have no idea what that could be, but Canon does need to release some things that fit under the “halo product” banner."

Like what ? any exemple of any "halo" product that already exists ?

Nikon's 58mm f0.95

blackcoffee17 · Monday at 4:06 PM

Is it that hard or expensive to make an APS-C zoom? Because it takes Canon 20 years and 50 patents to finally make one. All this while selling millions of APS-C cameras every year. In the same time Sigma somehow manages to design a whole series of high quality APS-C lenses. And even the much smaller Nikon.

Speedfinder · Monday at 11:51 AM

I wanted to buy 3 Cfexpress cards. I decided to wait for Black Friday and no reduction. Then I decided to wait for the January sales
…… a bad idea !
These are screen saves from Amazon in France

danfaz · Monday at 8:58 AM

Click said:
Excellent sequence. Beautiful shots.

Thanks, Click!

rombe3jr · Monday at 8:52 AM

Etnaphele said:
Ordered a 45mm 1.2 in Europe at the beginning of December, out of stock everywhere and the shop where i ordered said two weeks ago, that Canon delayed shipments and they have no idea when the lenses will arrive. Does anyone know what's the matter? No ETA in sight, I had hoped to receive it for Christmas (perfect family gathering lens), but now I'm worrying I have to wait further months for a this plastic fantastic (outside AND inside )

Perhaps they misjudged, but demand is outpacing supply. Because Canon has a locked mount, we are beholden to the mother ship for supplying fast, affordable lenses. They finally make one and turns out people want it. Should have been predicable considering how successful 3rd party lenses are on E, Z, X & L mount but some lessons take a while to learn apparently.

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