I wish they'd come out with some anamorphic lenses that didn't cost an arm and a leg....

I"d like one to shoot stills with too...I just like the look and aspect ratio.

I don't understand why so few and so $$$$$ options out there for FF anamorphic lenses.

C

If you are into art-reproduction, I wouldn't suggest a wide-angle, a zoom or even the RF 1,2/50, but rather a flat-field optimized macro, like an adapted EF 2,8/50 TSE macro.
Absolutely corner-sharp!
Or, for far less money, the Zeiss Macro Planar 50mm f2, you could get a used one for less than 500...

JPAZ said:

Silly question but does the onset of Daylight Savings a week or so back correlate with the onset of this issue?

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The photos in question were taken before daylight savings time and I noticed the issue today. So I suppose that could be an explanation. But then why does it only affect the jpeg image and not the RAW image? And, why when I look at both files via Properties/Details, the time stamp is identical? It also turns out that I lost about 100 photos via file corruption on a different card just 2 days ago. I have used about every pro camera Canon has made, every card reader, every card type and dozens of laptops over the past 20 years and I have never lost images to file corruption. Now these two things happen within the last 10 days. It could all be a coincidence I suppose. Maybe Covid is spreading to technical devices.

I am not that concerned about the time stamp issue, although it does present some minor problems. But I am really concerned that I had 100 photos on the card and reviewed them on the camera screen. Then when I went to look at them via the laptop, they were gone. And what makes even less sense is that the file recovery program I have says they were never there. I don't use the file recovery program much except to retrieve a file I erroneously deleted, but it can do a deep scan of the disk/card and always finds stuff even if part of it has been overwritten. But in this case, there was no trace of any files.

Sporgon said:

Your comments sent me to look at Keith’s review of the TS-e 45 at North Light Images and I can see that as long as you stay more or less in the sweet spot it will produce very good results.

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Indeed, whilst by modern standards the lens is comparatively modest the truth is lots of people used it for years with great results. Yes the new TS-E 50 is in another league for IQ and functionality, but the 45 is a bargain secondhand and for somebody on a budget looking to take standout images it is a good suggestion. As with all TS-E’s it has a learning curve, but that is the fun of photography surely!

Though as I said in my first post, I’d be equally happy with an M50 or M5 and the EF-m 28 macro for most general ‘food’ photography and the better advice is to get something, pretty much anything, and get taking pictures.

I am looking to replace my XF100, but not sure this will be the one to do it. Hopefully it will be priced sanely

mkamelg said:

Adobe - DNG Profile Editor : For Macintosh : DNG Profile Editor 1.0.4 : Thank You

Apple Silicon M1 Macintosh Systems Profiling Issues. – X-Rite Photo & Video Support. ColorMunki, i1 Display Pro & ColorChecker Passport

Calibrate Displays connected to Apple Silicon M1 with i1Profiler Latest Update Version 3.4.0! (YouTube)

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Thank you so much for the profile editor! Excellent, it gives me quite a different profile, but I actually prefer the one from X-rite. Weird stuff this.

I use a Datacolor Spyder calibrator so the two other links doesn't affect me, but if they fixed support, maybe my old ColorMunki will play nice with M1 now, and I'll try to profile my display using that too.

cruso said:

The Rf 100 f2.8 Macro lens Is their been any news on it Coming out I...

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I'd expect an RF 100 f/2 macro first. See these rumors:

Might become bigger and more expensive than the EF 100 f2.8 Macro lens.
If you want one now/soon, get the EF.
If you don't want to spend too much money and switch to RF then get the non-L EF. Optics still great, you'll only miss the HIS (and maybe the third position of the limiter switch - I would).

If you can wait - then of course wait for an RF.

Focus stacking also lets you avoid softness due to diffraction. Shooting at f/8 at 1:1 magnification is equivalent to f/16* at infinity, so you definitely have some diffraction softness already. If you go beyond 1:1 it starts getting pretty crazy. I shoot coins at f/5.6, which for small coins like dimes is barely enough to get the whole relief in focus (or even not quite enough); that's already into diffraction limited territory, with a very flat subject.

I was really delighted to realize that the R5's high frame rate would let me do hand-held focus stacking. This was literally my first attempt at it after getting the camera. This wasn't even a completely still subject (the spider only had one line but the focus stacking rendered it as several because it was fluttering in the breeze). It's pretty small; this is close to 1:1 magnification with a bit of a crop.



* This assumes some specific details about the lens's optics, but it's usually correct, or at least close.

Perfect, just unpacked the RF 100-500!

Pretty happy with the deal I got on it, 20% off retail + Canon have a cashback promotion bringing the total discount to about 28.5%.

SwissFrank said:

Canon is DOOOOOOOOooooomed!

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And you will be censored

Since a few days we have a cold surge here and spring is turining into winter again, though the snow is melting on the ground.
But it reminds me of the cold February and these icicle pipes:

David - Sydney said:

B&H has a comparison against their camcorders

Canon Introduces New 4K PTZ Cameras and an IP PTZ Controller

Announcement of Canon's new CR-N300 and CR-N500 PTZ cameras and the RP-IP100 PTZ camera controller

www.bhphotovideo.com

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Thanks.
It looks like CR-N300 PTZ is basically an XA40 and CR-N500 PTZ is basically an XF705.
I never realized XA40 had hybrid AF

Nemorino said:

The Eos R has a auto mode to update the custom settings. Maybe this mode would help you?

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I will sit down and try to see if this is workable over the weekend. As MacRunning said, it is a pain in the ass for fast paced work.

Still haven't managed an overnight / weekend trip, but this was a full day. I have another video of 8k footage uploading.

degos said:

Are those dimensions without lens hood? I assume so. Which makes that RF 600mm F4 about 18mm *longer* than the EF II.

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Same as the 300mm. It does make them slimmer though - so maybe a little weight saving to compensate.

2 cents said:

Fair enough, it's your site not mine. I prefer other sites for generic photo news though.

Fortunately I found another website that just does Canon news, so I will be visiting that instead of this one.

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Well, as the old saying goes..."Don't let the door hit you on the ass on the way out...."

Antono Refa said:

I'm not sure I follow your meaning.

If the lens is still manufactured (or plans are to keep manufacturing more batches), why would Canon discontinue it in specific markets?

Seems more plausible to me the lens is no longer manufactured, and Canon announces it is discontinued when local stock runs out.

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It wouldn't be the first time that something was sold in some markets but not others. For example, some years ago Canon wasn't selling the M system cameras in the US but was selling them elsewhere, particularly Asia, presumably because at the time those cameras just weren't selling well in the US. That said, you may end up being correct about the 40mm f/2.8. It's still on the Canon Australia website, but I think it's still on the Canon USA website too. Time will tell.

Sony has joined Canon and Nikon in the 50mm f/1.2 club, by following its recent 35mm f/1.4 GM (and Sigma's 35mm f/1.2 DN Art) with a 50mm f/1.2 GM. Looks like an excellent lens for Sony users.

Don't you already have FD to EF adapter? Do camera engaging ends look same/similar enough? If yes, you got the adapter as a door stop, as lens fits directly. If no, you need a new door
Good luck with your new beast!

ah a long time ago. thanks

vladk said:

bmpcc 6k and URSA are S35, bmpcc 4k is 4/3. Micro is s16.

Here is comparison of all popular sensor formats: https://www.sharegrid.com/blog/posts/a-filmmakers-guide-to-sensor-sizes-and-lens-formats

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The post you responded to was referring to the BMPCC which is super 16.

DannyPwins said:

Yes. C300 MKii is Netflix approved, so I’m sure it’s approved for other services.

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Prime Video used to host just about any independent video but it is a lot harder now.
The difficult part was getting a theatrical run.
I think the easiest one now is YouTube movies.

As March 15th still no firmware update. So sad:-(

Bennymiata said:

I have a Fuji W3 3d camera.
It has 2 lenses and 2 sensors and a special lcd monitor that shows the pictures in 3d. It's quite amazing.
If you have a 3d TV, you can also see the 3d images on that.
Unfortunately, it wasn't a commercial success.

Perhaps you should try and find one on ebay etc., and play with it.
Great fun!

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I have a Poppy, which is a box full of mirrors. I place an iPhone inside. The result is a stereo pair in one file. I can view the result in the Poppy or upload to my computer (and Flickr). If I get the image small enough on the computer screen, I can lock it in without a viewer. Sorry, no Canon content.

privatebydesign said:

If it was one lens, 24-70 f2.8. If two lenses 35 f1.4 and 85 f1.4.

With the R system I’d happily use the more modest 35 f2 and 85 f2, or the 24-70 2.8 zoom until you get a real handle on your style.

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I agree with the 35mm and 85mm prime.