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Mt Spokane Photography · May 13, 2020

Try Canon Utilities. Its far more capable than LR. Just import your files to a LR watched folder.

Kit Lens Jockey · May 13, 2020

Not to mention it fills a card in about 5 milliseconds, so swapping out cards is a pain too.

lyleschmitz · May 12, 2020

What i’m REALLY hoping for is M6ii internals inside an m5 body, plus a headphone jack, IBIS, clean HDMI out (including audio, really missing that on my M5) and C log.

I’d also really love it if they could add a joystick, the cropped 4k from the 90D, relocate the HDMI port off the grip, and offer a battery grip. those are the changes i think are necessary to really make it competitive with the A6600 and XT4 (which offer all of the above).

I guess that would really make it more of a tiny EOS R with a crop sensor, full readout 4k, and an M mount, but honestly with the advancements the RF cameras are making, i don’t think that’s out of the question. either way, my M5 will last me until we see what this new M camera has to offer.

now if only we could get a fast standard zoom on the M mount (something like the 18-35 but not as loud to autofocus)

Mt Spokane Photography · May 12, 2020

Rather than using the 4K movie function, set the timer in the EOS Utility 3 and take individual still shots. You can set it to a very large number of shots, something like 10 million, and set the interval. Then assemble the shots into a timelapse video later?

EranG · May 12, 2020

Hi
Anybody know what is the different between new and old generation ?

PBguy · May 10, 2020

James Long said:
I've been saving up to purchase a mirrorless camera, but I only shoot stills. Would the R5 be worth the money or is there a full-frame professional mirrorless in the pipeline that's setup more for stills

Just knowing you want a full frame mirrorless isn't enough information to give you a good answer. The R5 will likely be a tremendous camera for stills. But do you need about 45 megapixels? Is it worth the (still unknown) price?

I have the EOS R which as an upgrade from my 6D. I didn't buy it for video but it works well enough. I bought it for stills. and I'm happy with it. Image quality is very similar to the 5D Mark IV. It's not as good as that camera in some ways but not features that I necessarily need. I shoot mostly landscapes not sports/action or weddings. I don't need two card slots for example.

So...if you want to spend less than $2,000 buy the EOS R. If you want to spend probably $3,500 and need more than 30 megapixels then maybe the EOS R5 is the right choice.

Or maybe the R6 will be a better option for you but we don't know the full specs yet.

david Brighton · May 10, 2020

Thought I had a Broken SX70 camera, sorted by the people at the Canon live chat service. I was just wondering if anyone else has used this service. I found it by chance on a retailers website

Michael Clark · May 9, 2020

TrainingBot said:
EOS R6 Vs EOS R, which one would be better for Vlog, using RF 15-35mm Lens.

Can anybody share any opinion?

At this point no one knows. Canon has not even yet officially acknowledged that the R6 exists. You'll just have to be patient and wait and see. It's not like you have to make the choice today whether to buy it or something else.

Michael Clark · May 9, 2020

snegri45 said:
To Brett: Maybe there will be an APS-C R camera, maybe not, only Canon knows. The 7D II is discontinued, it was introduced 2014. Doesn't seem to be many rumors about a replacement. The 90D indeed is no 7D III, but for someone wanting a newer APS-C camera for longer reach than FF, I nevertheless find it a compelling option. 10 frames per second, 27% higher linear resolution, multiple generations newer sensor, Digic, and AF system. You could of course buy an FF camera and crop, but the 90D pixel density translates to 83.2 Mpix in FF. And there ain't no such camera yet, and when/if it arrives it will probably have a 3x plus price factor over the 90D.

Full disclosure: I have never shot with any 7D cameras, they didn't meet my needs. I am not putting the cameras down, just pointing towards what TO ME seems like a sensible alternative.

The biggest hindrances to replacing a 7D Mark II with a 90D are the fairly significant downgrades in terms of:

1. AF system. The 2014 7D Mark II has an AF system on the same level as the 2012 1D X and 5D Mark III. The 90D has an AF system on the same level as the 80D, which is a step down from the top tier. Those who have shot both side-by-side say the older 7D Mark II AF from 2012 is still better than the newer 90D AF system for sports/action/birds on the fly.

2. Shutter durability rating. The 7D Mark II is rated at 200,000 actuations and examples frequently exceed twice that. The 90D is rated at 120,00. Its predecessor, the 80D, is rated at 100,000 and rarely is documented as achieving even that. Look at both the 7D Mark II and 80D Kaplan-Meier Survival estimates at Oleg Kikin's Shutter Life Database. Admittedly, the sample size for the 80D is pretty small there, but the 70D doesn't fare much better.

3. Overall build quality. The 7D Mark II is built like a mini 1-series camera with Magnesium alloy shell. Roger Cicala called it possibly the most weather sealed camera he had ever torn down when he examined it in 2014. "This is, by dissection at least, the most thoroughly weather-sealed camera I’ve ever run across. (I would point out that I don’t take apart every camera so please don’t change my wording to say it’s the most weather sealed camera. I don’t know that.) But this isn’t just market-speak weather sealing. It’s a thorough and complete attempt to seal every possible crack and crevice the camera has." The 90D has a plastic case.

For the use cases to which the 7D Mark II is best suited (sports/action in all-weather scenarios), the 90D just doesn't pass muster.

Roo · May 9, 2020

The ProGrade works fine on my home pc with fast downloads but, like others have reported, the card does get hot inside it.

JustUs7 · May 9, 2020

koenkooi said:
I'm 4" shorter and can only palm a basketball with the stars align, but I can't the the RP as-is, the bottom rubs against knuckle in my hand where the ring finger attaches. Very unpleasant. Now, with the EG-E1 attached I can shoot as long as I have batteries!

When using feather weight lenses like the EF50 STM I don't need the EG-E1, the EF85 f/1.8 is the maximum I'd use without the EG-E1.

It's only when I need to use it one-handed with a heavy lens and flash attached (MP-E65 + MT24-EX) that I notice the RP+EG-E1 isn't deep enough to handle the torque. The EG-E1 adds the height I need, just not the depth. When shooting 2 handed everything is fine.

I’ve read others with smaller frames than mine observe the same issues. I’ve always shot with my left hand supporting the camera and my right operating it. Probably why I don’t notice any issues.

AlanF · May 9, 2020

justaCanonuser said:
In terms IQ I meant with "mature" that it's acceptable now - if you don't know what Canon cameras can deliver. Funny, before Ming Thein's now famous real life field review of the 5DSR, you were really dissed at DPR or elsewhere when you tried to explain, that one of Canon's strengths were, and are, out-of-the-box colors (https://blog.mingthein.com/2015/08/19/long-term-canon-5dsr/). I think, this was based (1) on the fact that many gearheads posting on such sites have in fact often not any clue about photography including colors, and (2) on the missing chance to compare different systems in real life side by side. I have this possibility since many years because my wife has a Nikon gear that is comparable with my Canon gear, and we often shoot side by side the same settings. She was really seriously considering to change to Canon because of Canon's colors just out of the camera. If she wouldn't love her analogue Nikons, which she still uses, she would have changed. Well, now, Canon's "color science" has turned into a sort of written meme on the internet, what isn't bad.

You are right, Sony makes some really great lenses nowadays, in particular their latest tele lenses are impressive. I think they now could stop copying Canon's white finish, they could be more self-confident now.

Canon introduced white for telephotos in 1976. Minolta followed suit about 10 years later, and Sony bought Minolta for its lenses, so they have been going a long while. I shoot half Canon and half Nikon now, and the colour science doesn't worry me as I shoot RAW.

Michael Clark · May 8, 2020

Mt Spokane Photography said:
That's normal for a 1D MK IV. Read page 96 of your manual (the note at the bottom)

"With AI Servo AF, the beeper will not sound even when focus is achieved.

Also, the focus confirmation light <o> in the viewfinder will not light."

The confirmation light is the little green light down in the lower right corner. It doesn't illuminate in AI Servo AF with any Canon EOS body.

That's an entirely different thing than the actual AF points lighting up or not. Some models do, some don't.

dpc · May 8, 2020

SecureGSM · May 8, 2020

gwflauto said:
My first real camera was a Leica II. It was actually made before Canon started to exist. Very impressive picture quality, at that time I developed every shot in my own darkroom and made my prints myself. Into the SLR cameras I started with my first Canon camera, a Canon FTb, which I liked very much. I used it a lot. The next camera, with which I eperimented, was a Linhof Technika. Very heavy, very good for shots of items for a catalog, amazing details. But I also carried it in the night on top of mountains for sunrise and landscapes. Of course, it was way too heavy for that purpose. So I quit that soon. After some accident beyond repair of my FTb, I bought an AE1 which turned out to be my #2 of my best liked Canon cameras. A few years later I tried the T70 which didn't really please me, I gave it away in the family. At the same time I decided to go with a Hasselblad C500 for more detail, when I had no problems with weigt and whenever there would be enough time to create the kind of image, that I like. Especially in enlargements or projections on big screens I was very impressed with my Hasselblad and I loved the results.
My first digital camera was a Dimage 7i from Minolta, the picture quality was actually a little bit better, than I had expected, however still not at all pleasing. Low light situations were not suited for the Dimage 7i. And the battery life was just awful. My decision was, I need a better analogue SLR for 35 mm film. Silver film was so much better than the sensors at that time, so I decided to go with Canon EOS 3 into the next few years, a really fine camera, that became the #3 of my favourite Canons.
The speed of the replacement of film by sensors took me by surprise. Nevertheles I decided to stick with my EOS 3 until the supply of good film became more and more difficult. So early in 2013 my decision was to go digital with the EOS 6D my best liked Canon #4! A wonderfull camera. It has since travelled the world. An EOS D 70 became an addition, but it was never my preferred camera.
My best liked Canon at present is the EOS 5D Mk IV. I like the ease of operation, the results, the speed. For my needs it is perfect. I am not a professional photographer, I take photos for my pleasure, sometimes I use them for a presentation on a big screen, for example when I report my findings on trips to a project location, which we support. And sometimes photos of real estate are needed in voluntary activities.
Almost every new Canon was more to my liking, than the one, I bought before. I am looking forward to the next generation of Canon cameras, that began with the R series. Canon is a true market leader and they keep the top position in a difficult market!

What a wonderfull story.thank you.

PureClassA · May 7, 2020

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RBS · May 7, 2020

I don't have any original LP-E4 batteries but I do have a couple of LP-E4N left over from my 1DX and those work fine in my 1DX III. But I can confirm that the DC coupler from the 1DX (which also works fine in my 1DX II) is NOT recognized by the 1DX III. I suspect the newer Canon cameras are set up to also reject third party batteries.

Click · May 7, 2020

Great shot!

ohm · May 7, 2020

cayenne said:
I thought the GFX50 had a physically larger, Medium Format sensor....which would be different than this R5 FF sensor....differnt applications, no?

Please correct me if I"m wrong....

Myself am lusting after the R5, BUT...if I had the scratch...I'd like the GFX100 maybe to break into the MF digital world a bit.....beast of a camera!!

Anyway...

cayenne

Yes, the GFX has a señsor approximately 60% larger, but the difference between a good FF (say D800) in practical application, is very small. I assume that the R5 will have similar output to the D800, and if it does, I will trade my GFX50s for it. Better AF, better image update speed for macro, battery ergonomics, probably more robust, quieter, and more.

Richard Anthony · May 6, 2020

Maximilian said:
Have fun with your GAS and your new glass
I'm sure it'll serve you well - referring to the glass

Post some impressions and pictures
I will when they get delivered , they should be here in the next few days .

jeffa4444 · May 6, 2020

Been with Canon since 1976. Currently personally own 6D, 6DMKII, 5DS and EOS R and never used one of them for video. Im sure their are many photographers that don't use the video functions although I concede you need the video for live view. If the EOS R6 has a sensor that's good in low light at 20MP then its still going to be a good camera for Landscape particularly if its low noise. What the R6 needs to do is go back to the tried & tested control layout personally I find the Touch Bar a gimmick and turn off the touch screen for focus and firing the shutter. If they don't have a top OLED panel then the screen needs to articulate really well or that will be a negative. Personally I will likely go with the R5 for my 5DS replacement and keep using the EOS R as my 6D MKII replacement for Landscape as its lighter and the RF 24-105mm f4L IS USM is a great lens for landscape (I also use the RF 24-240 but at the long end only for now until I can afford the RF 70-200mm f2.8L IS USM).
I will transition totally to the RF mount as and when the gear is right for me.

pj1974 · May 6, 2020

cayenne said:
Interesting.

I might point out, that Affinity Photo handles RAW images too....you might experiment with bringing them in to AP RAW instead of DxO and that would keep your workflow a bit simpler?

Just a thought,

C

I have and use both Affinity Photo and DxO. While I love Affinity Photo (I mainly use it for editing specific files, and for panoramas and focus-stacking) - I will admit that RAW conversation is not its strong point. There are many other converters / programs that handle RAW files (including Canon CR2s) better.

DxO does a decent job in its batch flow of processing / converting RAW files - with good latitude for colour science and noise reduction / noise handling, etc. But DxO and Affinity Photo are different software packages - for different purposes (that's why I have both).

PJ

padam · May 5, 2020

SwissFrank said:
If you mean dual-gain, I think Sony or some of the other brands have had it for 4-5 years or something.

You are confusing dual base ISO sensitivity with dual gain output, they are different things.
Similar technology has been used in RED or Arri cameras to increase the dynamic range.

chong67 · May 5, 2020

ethermine said:
Show me a drone with these specific capabilities, form factor, and every component designed, sourced and assembled here in the US by US citizens for around $799 and I’ll bite.

Interesting that USA makes the best military drone, but consumer drone, it fails. Why?

I just got my Mavic 2 Pro two weeks ago. Love the 1" sensor.

xanbarksdale · May 4, 2020

I think that most people will agree that the 1DX2 (and now 3) had the best looking 120fps from any of the camera brands.

Is there any reason to think that the R5 wouldn’t look as good, or better, than the 1DX series?

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