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Mt Spokane Photography · Sep 12, 2019

SteveC said:
It appears to me that ILC sales (in red) are pretty steady the last few years, although it did peak back in 2012. It's point-and-shoot cameras that are suffering, to the point where the ILC is now the majority of the market instead of being a mere niche.

This makes a lot of sense to me...there's just no point in a $100 point and shoot any more. Of course that leaves us with very high priced point-and-shoots, which strike many (including me, to an extent) viscerally as pointless. (I bought a Point and Shoot recently, but it has ridiculous optical zoom and barely fits in my pocket, so it fills a couple of niches.)

ILC's are also dropping, only Mirrorless seems sort of stable, but DSLR sales don't look good.

Sharlin · Sep 12, 2019

Sporgon said:
I see he sensibly used an old 5D2, to have used a 5D4 would be rather decadent ! Surprised about the views on mirror lock up - apart from using mirror pre release on the 5DS, whenever I want full mirror lock up now I'm on a tripod and in live view anyway.

Yeah, the Live View button is a mirror lockup button that still allows you to focus, meter, and see through the lens even with the mirror up!

Mt Spokane Photography · Sep 10, 2019

Sporgon said:
Really, focus peaking ? I've found the magnification function is the only sure way, and then it's so awkward through the viewfinder I don't see it as much more practical than magnification of the rear screen on a dslr.

Agreement here! I certainly do not get highly accurate AF using focus peaking on my R, manual focus with the lcd is best, followed by autofocus when available.

Cryhavoc · Sep 10, 2019

koenkooi said:
I rented an R a while ago and it came with 3rd party batteries and it wouldn't charge with 1.1 nor would it charge after updating to 1.2.

Ok thanks. Confirmed then. Only OEM packs will charge via a computers usb-c port

chrysoberyl · Sep 10, 2019

Sundew near the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina.

N-VB · Sep 10, 2019

Sharlin said:
Now, will we see these improvements also on the 90D and the M6II?

They are sold with the improved firmware

Del Paso · Sep 10, 2019

Maximilian said:
Resources are limited! R&D resources, too.

For ... how many years? ... (some) people complained about DSLR being a dead horse and Canon should do like Sony does.
Now, as Canon does, the DSLR people (I am one of those wanting a 5D5) come and tell the other way around. And they have said that in the past, too.

As stated above by Valvebounce Canon is not making decisions based on a gear head forum like this but on market researches.
And if Canon is making a move like we see throughout the last year (EOS R/RP, RF) I think it is not likely to believe that what you've demanded above will ever come.

But Nikon is turning into the same direction - with presumably even less resources.
And even it you mention the D6 it is also said here that a 1DX3 is around the corner, so...
Nikon has some better Nikkors here Canon some better EF there, but I don't see both them with big old lens system releases in the near future - if ever again.

So where do you think you should turn to, if Canon is not reacting immediately on your post here?

And much more important:
Where is the current gear available really limiting you that much, that you need, that you urge to change brand if Canon is not delivering exactly that one peace of equipment that fulfills your individual requirement specification?

Or is this yet another
and "the grass is always greener..." rant?

Mummy, I want everything at once.
If I don't get it in a minute, I'll cry ! (and jump ship...)

Mt Spokane Photography · Sep 10, 2019

unfocused said:
Craig, any news on when we might see the firmware update?

I believe that Canon has said late September, so we have 3 weeks or so.

Mt Spokane Photography · Sep 9, 2019

SecureGSM said:
Please refer to the photo in the link. Note how the extensible part of the lens when collapsed is:

1. Is much smaller in diameter than it’s mount (39mm) diameter.
2. Protrudes extensively inside the camera
3. Narrow enough to push past the frame of a FF camera body.
4: would damage (scratch) frame potentially

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What is the diameter of the barrel? The frame surrounding the shutter is about 22mm high, so the barrel would need to be less than 22mm dia to extend thru the rectangular hole. I don't know if the part is metal or plastic. I know the lens takes a 19mm filter, so its likely a few mm larger than 19. Close!

It might damage the frame in front of the shutter, but if thats cosmetic, that beats going into the shutter or sensor.

chrysoberyl · Sep 9, 2019

Michael Clark said:
That it does. But it also magnifies what flaws and resolution limits are in the center of the lens' light circle.

To display an APS-C image at the same size as a FF image, the enlargement ratio has to be 1.6X more for the APS-C camera. That means to get the same number of lines per millimeter on the finished image, the lens used for the APS-C camera needs to be 1.6X sharper than the lens used on the FF camera. If a lens used on a FF body has a resolving capacity of 850 lpmm (measured on the sensor), one would need a lens with 1,360 lpmm to get the same amount of resolution at the final display size.

Thank you; an excellent way of explaining it.

Kit Lens Jockey · Sep 9, 2019

koenkooi said:
If they continue with portrait style lenses, a 105/1.4 or 135/1.8 would make sense, but Sony/Sigma/Nikon already have those. The lenses on their own might be 'wow', but not a first. Canon could fill in the wide end with a 24/1.2 and 35/1.2.

What I'm dreaming of (and won't be able to afford) is Canon announcing the high MP version of the R and going "Oh, btw, here's an RF50/1.0 with working autofocus to go with it. Enjoy!"

As nice as that would be, I sincerely doubt it based on the cost of the RF 50 f1.2 and how much work it clearly took to develop.

On the flip side, I've noticed that prices for used EF 50mm f1.0s have been dropping like a rock recently, probably because the new RF 50 makes it look like an even softer lens than the EF 50 f1.2 did.

I will still probably never get rid of my EF 50 f1.0 because of what it is, but it sets in its case more and more ever since I got the RF 50.

Sep 7, 2019

PCM-madison said:
I will get back to you on the F6.3 focal length tomorrow. I have an M5 but not the EF-M 18-150 so I can't address your question about the relative IQ. However, for me the RP is a much more satisfying and useful camera than the M5. I own an original EOS M which I found lacking as an all around camera. I converted it to IR, and have found it perfect for that niche. I own an M5 which I find lacking in several respects. I still own it and have used it as a travel camera for trips where photography was not the primary goal, but all before I had an EOS RP. Going forward, my RP+RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM will likely be my travel kit for most trips.

Thanks for your reply. I'm willing to accept the compromises of the M6/18-150 combo mainly because of the incredibly compact size. I can still squeeze it into a small belt bag which would be impossible to do with a FF setup. That, coupled with the convenience of a wide zoom range and relatively good IQ on the wide half make it a great bridge camera (between phone and FF DSLR). Still, for serious travel I find I want something better. The 5D4/24-70 f4 I like for local/regional sightseeing.

koenkooi said:
A post on the DPReview forum says it slows down to f/6.3 at 105mm.

Thanks for sharing. Yikes, f5.6 already by 70mm. I have to say the RF 24-105 is looking like the better of the two kits at this point. Yes, one gives up some reach but at least you have decent IQ and a constant f4 throughout a wide range. That 1.3 stop brightness difference at 105mm can make a huge difference...

Graphic.Artifacts · Sep 6, 2019

CanonFanBoy said:
You mean pointless and uninformed like this one from you below? I can fully understand speculation, however, your statement doesn't come off as such. Keep polishing that ball. Just be careful not to rub it raw. You only have one.

Glad I live in a country where what a guy does with his crystal ball in the privacy of his own home is nobody else's business.

ashmadux · Sep 6, 2019

That lens is bound for the military, amirite?

That said...its gonna cost like 100k

HikeBike · Sep 6, 2019

I bet these will be fantastic lenses...but I'm gonna have to go with the value buy to complete my trinity. EF 16-35 f/4L IS is in my future.

koenkooi · Sep 6, 2019

bhf3737 said:
Thanks for suggestion. I cannot verify whether the brand new lens is defective or not, yet. But after sudden change of the focal length, say going fast from 24 to 105, it takes a moment for the lens (focus by wire mechanism?) to settle down and then another moment to acquire focus. This is not the case with the EF long zoom lenses (e.g. 100-400L II) on the same R body.

Canon mentoren off-handedly in an interview that RF zoom lenses will emulate being parfocal. It could be that on the 24-240 it gets a bit confused by fast changes.

OneSnark · Sep 5, 2019

I debated preordering the 10D when it came out. In those days, dSLRs were in short supply when released.
Turns out I was able to secure one the day-before-release from my local shop. Lucky me

In 2019, I see ZERO need to preorder any camera gear.

Two thoughts:

ONE: I think social media has completely corrupted the concept of "user reviews". The bias you see in these reviews is simply breath-taking. I saw one review where the 90D was being panned because of the OVF. . . .one minute later, same video, rave talk about the M6 EVF. Seriously? The other videos I love are the Canon G7 III comparisons to the Sony RX100 VII. One camera is $750. The other is $1200. Yeah - - fair comparison.

TWO: I am intrigued about the Hype around mirrorless. But Canon has now gone to separate mounts for APS-C mirrorless, DSLR, and FF mirrorless. Mirrorless with adapters. . .is not my thing. The EF-M zooms are too slow to consider. The R lenses are simply too darn expensive. and physically too big. So - - - yeah - - - i buy neither.

If I could fit my EF lenses onto a M6 without an adapter. . .I probably would just spring for one. (it's notably cheaper than a Sony RX100 VII - - > How crazy is that?)

jbracy · Sep 5, 2019

canonnews said:
5DX or 1DX? A 1DX certainly is coming, a 5DX would seem .. "odd"

I’m just saying what I heard. That the update to the 5D m4 would be called the 5DX. Seems like Canon don’t like to go to a Mark 5. Similar to how the 1DX was an update to the 1D m4.

masterpix · Sep 5, 2019

Question for bird photographers, which AF method are you using, one piint. 5 points, sector, area? and what focus option do you use, the one shot, sereo, AI servo? which is the best in your experience?

Mt Spokane Photography · Sep 4, 2019

Michael Clark said:
I'd also test with a Canon lens. Third party lenses, particularly from the likes of Yongnuo, can cause wonky things sometimes on Canon cameras.

Good point, I've had some strange things happen with 3rd party lenses, but not corrupted images.

bergstrom · Sep 4, 2019

OK thanks SGSM

Del Paso · Sep 4, 2019

Sharlin said:
This one?

Yes, I'm reassured about my mental

state, thank you!
PS: I now understand what happened : there was a link in a post yesterday, and stupid me thought that it was about a brand-new review, so I didn't find it in Lens Rentals' latest MTF tests...I'm so ashamed !

Maximilian · Sep 4, 2019

According to several agencies Peter Lindbergh has died yesterday, Sep. 3rd, aged 74.
Another of the great ones and the "inventor of the super models" has passed away.

Ah-Keong · Sep 4, 2019

I hope the " 7Diii " would have the red AF boxes

Ah-Keong · Sep 4, 2019

The 1DXiii better be good !~
Dual CFexpress !~

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