You forgot about the R5 C.

m4ndr4ke said:

They’re not “first gen”, they’re gear type STM. Canon has both gear type and lead-screw STM, and they still use both motors.

The RF 85mm f/2 and the RF 24mm f/1.8, for instance, use lead-screw STM, as well as few higher end lenses.

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Canon Europe have an article about the lens focusing motor technology.

See: https://www.canon-europe.com/pro/infobank/usm-stm-lens-technology/

Nemorino said:

No, You don't get more DOF with a tilted lens. I just posted some shots with the Laowa 55mm TS here:

https://www.canonrumors.com/forum/threads/butterflies-moths-and-assorted-insects.31073/post-1028987

and here:

https://www.canonrumors.com/forum/threads/bees-almost-bees-wasp-flies.40364/post-1028986

The closer You get to Your subject the smaller the angle of the focus plane can be.
Try to understand the Scheimflug rule.

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They look nice! Have you taken any photos with it at landscape distances?

P-visie said:

I’ve got news for you: the RF 75-300mm lens is on Canon’s “product supply status” page since July 23.

Google translated link.

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Seriously? OMG!

With the 16-300, the L and Sony E versions shipped before the Canon R and Fuji X mounts. The Canon version still does not seem to be shipping in large quantities. I contacted Sigma USA and they confirmed that they are not receiving many lenses but they don't know why.

Is the same thing going to happen with the 17-40?

David - Sydney said:

Trump was clever to exclude mobile phones from the tariffs as the additional tax would have been very obvious and impact everyone.

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On that, I notice that the latest rumours for the iPhone 17 Pro involve there being some serious video upgrades - intended to target vloggers:


If so, then at least for the higher $ value, there will be a price advantage for those not needing all the features in traditional cameras.

I want such a lens for Canon so badly. Actually a 35-135 F2.0 would be even better, we would only need a wide lens to cover most of the usual stuff.

I really hope that it's the lens that will be announced with the R6 Mk iii.

There have been comments elsewhere that some folks are not using OEM batteries. I was under the impression that NON-OEM batteries wouldn't work w/ the R5M2. Is that now incorrect?

As to the issue of firmware #1.0.3, my camera would do weird things like, failing to focus, or locking up and not being able to change setting. Power cycling the camera took care of the problem, but who wants to do that? Also the metering seemed to be effected from time to time...the camera became untrustworthy. I sent my camera to Norfolk and had the firmware "wound back" to. 1.0.2, but I haven't shot since then (got it back a few days ago).

reisi007 said:

Had no problem with the pulled or current firmware...

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Very good to hear.

I think the main issue was with CFExpress cards larger than 2TB, and even then in specific video shooting modes, so it shouldn't affect too many people. Still, I'll wait a bit to skip some of the update churn.

I was immediately fascinated when the product code DS126916 was certified, the photography community was abuzz that this was the EOS R9 - a flagship or semi-professional mirrorless camera in the EOS R series.
6K or 8K video recording with Canon Log 3

More compact design than the R5, suitable for both shooting and vlogging

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Canon has released new firmware for the most recent, and pretty awesome Cinema EOS cameras. Both the C80 and C400 get some new features and bug fixes. Canon Cinema EOS C400 1.0.3.1 Download Firmware v1.0.3.1 for the Cinema EOS C400 Canon Cinema EOS C80 Download Firmware v1.0.3.1 for the Cinema EOS C80

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Last week, Canon released new firmware for pretty much the entire line-up. The EOS R1 and EOS R5 Mark II firmware was pulled a few hours after it launched to fix a couple of bugs. The bugs have since been fixed and Canon rolled out the new versions today. Canon EOS R6 Mark II v1.6.0 […]

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1.1.1 now available https://asia.canon/en/support/EOS R5 Mark II/model

Kolari have a teardown post with video on their blog:

Canon's forgotten camera. I was wondering if we would ever see a firmware update for the R3. I guess it was perfect. I'm going to wait a week to see what people are saying about the new firmware. This is my off-season; sports will be ramping up in a month.

TexPhoto said:

I missed this one on the first pass.

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In motorsport, they say just add water to make it interesting but that also works for photography in a lot of sports. Nice job!

It's been agreed now: 15% tariffs on Japanese imports.

This is a test post to check forum is working.

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Sony has announced the launch of the PXW-Z300, a flagship handheld XDCAM® camcorder featuring 1/2-inch 4K 3-CMOS Exmor R® sensors, the latest BIONZ XR™ image processing engine, and a dedicated AI-processing unit.

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I have the 600EX-RT and now the Godox v480 C. I wanted the Godox as a smaller and lighter flash mainly for macro photography. I also own a number of other Canon flashes and a couple of macro twin flashes. For use with my home made cygnustech style diffuser the v480 has a lot of advantages over the 600 EX-RT. Size wise it is noticeably smaller so perfect for this use. I chose it over the Godox 350 mainly for the built in modelling light. This is really useful in lower light macro work to find critical focus. In the Canon 600 EX I had to strap on a head torch to get this facility. Battery wise the lithium based Godox is leaps ahead of the Canon. 4 AA batteries in the Canon do not last long. I would often have three charged sets of eneloops in my pocket to cover a days shooting. At 1/16th-1/32 power, the Lithium battery in the Godox can keep up with the R7 at 15fps, with the modelling light on and shoot all day for me. Even then I can in down time recharger the battery with a USB C battery bank that I often have with me. So all good there. In addition and unlike the Canon 600 RT, after extensive bursts there doesn’t appear to be any overheating.

The negative points of the Godox are liveable with. First, the light is very slightly darker in the bottom left corner on my copy. It is only noticeable when testing for been light though. The Canon performs better in this aspect. Next is the fact the two RT systems despite both being 2.4ghz are not compatible. Shame but I knew that from the off. I have a couple of Yongnuo RT flashes that are, not that I use multi flash setups often so it doesn’t really affect me. Finally, and the most annoying, is the touch screen. It is fiddly to use, especially setting manual flash power. I can use the dual too for that but it does take a bit of getting used to. It also has a tendency to be nose operated. More than once I have accidentally switched from manual to ttl mode when bringing the camera to my eye. There is a lock mode but it deactivates when the flash goes into standby mode. On wake up it is back to accidental adjustment. This is with the shipped v1.0 firmware. Hopefully Godox will take in feedback about this and improve on lock mode.

In the box is a USB A charger, and A-C charge cable, a silly keyring, a basic diffuser, a pack of coloured gels and an attachment for them, a case and the usual stand. So you get a decent little package for the money. Overall I have been quite impressed with this little unit so far.

My dear Canon! Please bring back RAW saving when shooting multiple exposures! In Canon R5 all multiple exposure modes were saved in RAW. Why does Canon R5 m2 only work in JPEG format for multiple exposures?

docsmith said:

• You can reset the password, but it will wipe all settings (including personal information) from the camera. Which, if implemented how I understand, is why it is not a theft deterrence (feature).

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I believe this isn't to reset your password (change it to something else) but unlock your camera if you don't remember your password. That fits with an identity security system. You should be able to change password but only after you unlock the camera with the existing password. But... Forget your password and the only option is to reset the whole camera including losing all your settings.

A bit of a chainsaw rather than scalpel approach but it is a first pass on a security/privacy feature and it's having to be retrofitted to existing hardware.

ozcam said:

Tennis is the easiest sport to lock focus on the player, there is no need for action priority. Same thing as Golf, and Cricket is much the same - so few players on such a big field.

How often are you shooting Tennis when there is a player in the background/foreground of the frame? It would only be doubles when from certain angles.

I have never shot American football, but I shoot Australian football and Rugby, and I have been told it could be the shape of the ball that would make that tricky. At times the camera might thing a player's head is the ball for example. Soccer, Basketball and Volleyball are all pretty simple when you think about it from the camera's perspective of identifying a ball.

And the same case applies to Hockey pucks, Cricket and Tennis balls. It could be hard for the camera to distinguish the ball from the background.

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tennis photography no doubt depends quite a bit on where the photographer is allowed to be. however doubles is a very fast moving game. getting focus on the player about to make a play is a tough proposition. even following the play through the view finder is hard. I dont know if following a ball would work. Probably the best strategy for doubles involves multiple cameras following each of the players and utilizing precapture. At high school matches, I focus on the player across the net the view of whom is not obstructed by players on my side of net. Easy to get great shots of the cross court rally. harder to get net player action.