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Kit. · Jul 25, 2019

Tugela said:
Well, the a9 has been out for a while, and is also due to be replaced soon, lol. Maybe Canon will catch up to the a9, while the a9II makes new frontiers.

What do you mean by "catch up"?

Quirkz · Jul 24, 2019

koenkooi said:
Bluetooth audio is one of the harder things to get right, but it is a purely software matter. My former coworkers are happy with the billable hours it generates in the automotive world

The big issue with speakers is that the decent quality codecs have a lot of latency on both ends, so AV sync is hard. The hands free protocol is better (duh, that's what it's for), but has a noticably worse quality.

Not just that, but the better codecs require licensing, adding $$. Which is why many cheap Bluetooth headsets sound like crap

cayenne · Jul 24, 2019

Anyone at all?

Don Haines · Jul 24, 2019

SwissFrank said:
Even with spares and service, you're not going to have a chance to get a spare during most events.

I don't think reliability is a huge issue, that said: even an EOS R, definitely not a pro-grade camera, isn't going to just stop working half-way through the 50m dash or what have you.

What I meant is that in an event like the olympics, the photographers have several spares with them, and if one did fail, they can have it replaced by the next day. It’s not like they are on Safari or in Antarctica

Kit. · Jul 23, 2019

while the most popular full-frame mirrorless cameras are the Canon EOS R followed by the Sony A7R II.

As well as DSLRs and mirrorless cameras, ultra zooms/bridge cameras are popular with the Panasonic Lumix FZ1000 featuring as the go-to camera of this type for ePHOTOzine members.

Valvebounce · Jul 22, 2019

Hi Kit Lens Jockey.
My guess is that Mike was thinking along the lines of a normal DSLR where light coming in to the viewfinder from the eye side would mess with the metering sensor? Another piece of tech eliminated on mirrorless? Or maybe now it is about stopping the light from the evf Fromm spilling out and ruining his night vision acclimatisation?

Cheers, Graham.

Kit Lens Jockey said:
What exactly would you be blocking light from reaching by blocking off the viewfinder of a mirrorless camera? It's not like there's any passage way between the viewfinder and the sensor as there is in a DSLR. I would think that even if there were some tiny cracks between the viewfinder housing and the chamber that contains the sensor, you would pretty much need direct sunlight going right into the viewfinder to be able to maybe get any light leakage from the viewfinder into the sensor. The tiny amount of ambient light when doing astrophotography at night would almost definitely not be enough to get through the viewfinder and wind up reaching the sensor somehow.

stevelee · Jul 22, 2019

That is certainly a useful focal range. I travel with a G7X II, which has equivalent view of 24 to 100mm, so almost the same. I very rarely wish I had other lens choices except in very tight places where 24mm is not wide enough. That shouldn’t be a problem hiking; though I do occasionally see a vista that could us a wider angle, as one might on a hike. In both cases I take shots to be stitched later. Obviously it is not the lens for stalking wild game or bif.

JPAZ · Jul 22, 2019

suburbia said:
I also found the AF point ending up in some bottom corner each time I went to take a photo after perhaps being activated accidentally in the bag/swinging on the shoulder incredibly frustrating. Those two big things made me doubt my decision to move from SLR format. Maybe getting used to turning off the camera each time like you suggested is the way to go, but for me that is yet another negative.

FWIW, I have the RP on "ECO" mode. I leave it off but have not had an issue with switching on while raising to my eye (I practiced this to get it seem like an automatic maneuver). I've got the "trash can" button set up to re-center the focus point and have the right side of the screen set up for moving the point with my thumb. Having the camera off while hanging on the strap makes a big improvement in battery life. I think, when it is on and hanging, the camera is constantly changing from the rear screen to the EVF and that eats up the batteries. I also use back button focus. Unless I am doing a lot of looking and composing while running the IS, I usually get 250 - 300 shots per battery.

jd7 · Jul 21, 2019

Viggo said:
«Smaller lighter and cheaper” the 1.2’s are just barely though

True!!

Although in my case, I doubt I will ever own one of the RF 1.2 primes either. I am happy with something a little smaller, lighter and cheaper than those 1.2 primes.

glness · Jul 21, 2019

I own the Canon 600mm f/4L II and marvel at it. I really like some of the improvements to this lens with version III—the biggest being the considerable drop in weight. However, I find the loss of image sharpness compared to my version II 600mm a deal-breaker. It looks like more than a "slight" decrease to me. As Bryan mentioned, this loss of sharpness is more pronounced with extenders added, and I use a 1.4x III extender often enough that this is even more concerning. The excellent and useful image comparison tool on Bryan's website confirms this fact. I am sure for many photographers, the saving in weight and improved balance on this new version III will outweigh diminished sharpness, but I don't think I could ever be happy with less sharpness after seeing the impressive results I get in that regard with my current version II lens. I was hoping for decreased weight and equal or better sharpness with the new 600, but it appears there are tradeoffs for going lighter.

Ozarker · Jul 20, 2019

BillB said:
The R is a Canon camera and you are surprised it gets bashed ???? And then there are the slr guys who don't even like the idea of a mirrorless camera, etc., etc....... and besides it doesn't have a joystick.

LOL! Never said I was surprised. I said I don't understand the bashing.

I was born with a joystick and it has caused me nothing but bad decisions and trouble (A redhead from Paducah, KY comes to mind).

BTW: Just mounted my 70-200 to the R. Works great, but I think I need the battery grip to comfortably use that one. The camera by itself seems a little small, handling/balance wise, with a long, front heavy lens. I need more purchase for my little finger. Otherwise, I am very pleasantly surprised at the great ergonomics of the R. I can't say, though, that the R is as comfortable as a 5D body. It isn't. Still very good.

Jul 19, 2019

I'd like to 3rd the experience with the 7D vs. the 5D AF. I found the latter to be notably more consistent especially in sport settings.

I wanted to like the 7D (and its successor the 7D2), but ultimately it left me wanting, so I used it less and less until I eventually parted ways with it.

Kit. · Jul 19, 2019

koenkooi said:
What I personally would like is an easier way or a way with less "friction" to go from "taking a picture" to "sharing it". See below.

CCAPI was a great move in the right direction, now let's see if Canon can also streamline and open its Bluetooth interface. Then a lot of things are possible to do in software outside the camera.

koenkooi said:
It's not seamless. If you want to use your existing wifi, the app and camera don't always 'see' each other. Using the camera as access point works, but that requires switching wifi later on to actually post the images.

Canon uses UPnP multicast for camera discovery. If your router filters it out, your app needs to know the camera's IP address in order to make a connection. Anyway, you better have a router under your control if you want to use external access points for a connection between your camera and your phone. Something like GL-MT300N-V2 may work wonders.

koenkooi said:
The in-camera fuctions on my RP break down fast because I shoot raw only, it converts to jpeg automatically for some things, but not all.

Again, using CCAPI, you should be able to upload the original RAWs to your phone (if it's enough for your purpose).

koenkooi said:
The above complaints are software, which can be solved with updates, but there are also hardware issues. The M50 has a "wireless" button, which saves you from going into the menus. Press the button, press 'set' to select the first entry and it will connect to wifi and wait for your phone.

I'd like Canon to be able to do it through a BLE service. You press a button in your phone app, your camera wakes up and connects to phone's WiFi. Even if Canon's current camera cannot do it yet (maybe they can), it's highly likely that it can be added with a firmware upgrade.

koenkooi said:
Most of the pictures I want to share go over iMessage, which won't be supported by the camera because of apple reasons, but a "post to instagram" option in playback would probably go a long way for that crowd. The new g7x supports live streaming to youtube, when will that land in the R series?

EOS RP supports live streaming into your local network. With some extra hardware and software (VLC or ffmpeg, for example), you should be able to forward it to a Youtube live stream. Of course, it is less convenient than having it in-camera, but more flexible.

Jul 19, 2019

I am a really big fan of this lens, had it for a good long time. I use it mostly for for wildlife as seen from this picture of Roxy(which I have edited the background to lessen the effect of the fence that was in-between us). Perhaps only my copy, I can only take pictures at f2.8 to get sharp pictures as when I stop down the focus is almost always out at f3.2 to f7.1. Focus accuracy or perhaps just the DOF increase improves at f8 and f11.

andrei1989 · Jul 19, 2019

sigma posted this on their facebook page, just thought it looks cool

the 45mm without coating

Ozarker · Jul 19, 2019

Mt Spokane Photography said:
email the seller and ask for a refund of the 1 day shipping. They can deal with the shipper. Wait until you have it and determine that its ok first.

Yes. Adorama refunded all shipping.

Graphic.Artifacts · Jul 18, 2019

Good timing!

Jul 18, 2019

The TS-E 17 takes a bigger IQ hit from the 2x, but still gives decent results.

StoicalEtcher · Jul 18, 2019

Valvebounce said:
Hi Click.
I think I have only seen one answer from Mr Bartley which was an explanation that he was away busy doing workshops!
This type of fire and forget postings kind of makes these posts feel more and more like marketing material for his workshops?
The only good thing to me is it shows what the 7DII is capable of!

Cheers, Graham.

Agreed about the marketing material point - and hence presumably the opening up of a new thread each time, rather than simply post to the relevant existing thread. Which is not to detract from the nice shots themselves, nonetheless.

grinbo · Jul 18, 2019

I've received my lens and camera back. As CPS said, they calibrate autofocus for my couple camera + lens. I've test lens again using Focal software. Result is more stable but not ideal. For my feelings in real (life) using result is same as before calibration. If I focus from infinity is more accurate than if I focus from close distance. If I focused from close distance and pushed autofocus button again after that, lens do a little more work. it doesn't happen when focusing from infinity.
My opinion: CPS - this is not a guarantee of good service.Although I sent to main CPS of Russia, which controle directly by Canon. I spent about 300$ for DHL delivery there and bac. For me result is nothing...

okaro · Jul 17, 2019

I haven't even checked what charger I got. Maybe I should check.

ronaldbyram · Jul 16, 2019

I reached out to camera teacher and he said since I was in Auto ISO was maxed out and I was at 2.8 and something has to give.. thus the shutter speed.

Shellbo6901 · Jul 16, 2019

unfocused said:
I will not feed the troll...I will not feed the troll...I will not feed the troll.

i may be short, but I don't live under a bridge.

I want to see a FF camera that by it's asterisk it says, "worlds lightest and tiniest set of 5 removable lenses". just like the thin part of the iphone, I don't care about anymore and haven't since the iphone 5, i just want a better camera and better at&t service in my house. even if that means the phone needs to be a tad thicker.

Cwall64 · Jul 16, 2019

Rented one from Lens Rentals prior to buying one, both the one from Lens Rentals and the new in the box one from local camera store have the play and slight noise. Both lenses preformed as expected and work fine. I'll admit the noise bothered me at first (compared to my other lenses), but not anymore.