It seems to me to be more like a DSLR than a Powershot. Certainly the menu system is like a DSLR, and the menu in general feels like a DSLR

Architect1776 said:

Guess what I don't have to ruin my FD lenses because I still use them on my very old FD, FL and R cameras.
So it would be a complete waste of money to do as you say.
This way I do not have to screw up my FD type of lenses and can mount them directly to the new RF mount.
Now that is by far smarter and very sweet.

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It doesn't ruin them. I have reversed the mount a few times. Just don't scratch the glass with your screwdriver. But I am currently using mine on EF mount Cinema Cameras, so very different purpose I guess. It's the only option available without adding an adapter with added glass. The FD - EOS M adapters are wonderful however. I reckon the FD - EOS R should work just as well.

tron said:

Even cropping is good in7DII if you shoot with good light conditions. Maybe some more PP to remove noise in higher ISOs but that's all.

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I guess it depends on how much you have to crop. And yes. Good light makes a big difference.

The rumor around here is that there is an "upscale" R to be released "soon". I believe I would wait and see what the next offering is. If true, it would likely be accompanied by some more R lenses. Still, new toys are fun...

Jack Douglas said:

I know my 1DX2 has this but is it a feature of other Canon cameras in the $2000 range? Pretty sure my previous 6D didn't have it. I am interested in what features the R does/doesn't have or how they've changed/improved or hobbled the camera because it still might represent good value but I'm likely more interested in a more pro level version. I know after using a 1 level camera it will be hard to accept losing some of the features. One that I have that I love is the illuminated AF points!

Jack

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Yes. The 7D, so I assume the 7D Mark II also. But like you said, not the 6D.
https://www.pointsinfocus.com/learn...out-registered-af-points-in-canon-af-systems/

aa_angus said:

I think you'll be surprised. It felt more than capable of shooting action to me.

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A Canon rep said you could push the shutter as fast as you like, so maybe that’s a, horrible, workaround...

I tried my 1dx2 at 3 fps and it didn’t feel great. But, I fully understand this isn’t a sports camera... it should’ve had 6 fps though...

Don Haines said:

This is one of those things that I just do not understand.....

Way back when I was using an Olympus E-300, you could update the firmware of any lens by mounting it on the camera, connecting the camera to the computer with a USB cable, and running the software... Why is this not a standard for EVERYONE? ? ? Why would any manufacturer not want to have this ability?

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It's a good question but doesn't really work in this case... a Canon body wouldn't upgrade Tamron/Sigma lenses anyway.

Computational systems are relying more now on recognising what the subject is - they use it for face/eye recognition and for the new algorithms that advise the photographer on what is a 'good composition'. It is not beyond the realms of possibility that if you focus on a face it will map the edges of the person and overlay what it sees as the 'best' image of a walking person onto a composite of the background. It probably won't be perfect for some time but it would be interesting to see the capabilities.

Dpreview has posted interview of Sigma CEO.
https://www.dpreview.com/interviews/1588388811/photokina-2018-sigma-interview

I've found a download for the Mac version, but I need the windows version.

It's the Holy Grail for Canon R users!

The biggest problem, it only tries to mimmic the EF 85mm 1.8 USM, and cost ya twice as much.

Adobe DNG Converter 11.0 Supporting EOS R is released.
It seems that the update has not been pushed to the CC distribution, yet, but it is a matter of days, I guess.
Adobe DNG converter 11.0

Don Haines said:

It should not need the whole mount replaced, this should just be a simple ring.... undo a few screws, pop off the ring, put a new one on, and calibrate.....

Of course, all of us forum users (myself included) are just guessing... send some pictures to Canon service and ask them.

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Thank you. I spoke with them on the phone this morning. The phone agent said that it's impossible to tell unless they can physically evaluate the lens. The best guesstimate he could offer me was around $450, mostly accounting for the technician's time. With that said, you could be right -- I am not sure if the whole mount needs replacing, as there's no wear anywhere else. It's just that ring that sits flush against the camera mount that is worn.

Meh, it would likely lack DR versus sony. And only one sd-card slot. And no 120p slo-mo full hd! I'm jumping the ship!

Looks a bit ordinary to me. I use fully programmable Razer gaming keypads. For many years I used the Nostromo, more recently the Tartarus V2. For a little more $ you can get the Orbweaver. They’re all great for any Adobe suite program, Photomechanic etc. Love ‘em

-pw

ethanz said:

Jack, you say your card is a CFast 1 and not 2?

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That's the big surprise because they are not rated that highly. The first one I got had an added sticker giving an updated speed rating but I long since threw that out. I have yet to try the second one at 4K 60 but the first card did over 30 minutes without a hiccup. I've been too busy as usual but will try to give an update soon. We've had the most crummy weather since late summer and garden harvesting has cut into my time etc.

Jack

james75 said:

Not going to purchase one either. Had this camera come out last year at his time, before I bought my 5d4, then I'd probably be getting one. I'm going to wait for canon's more professional camera to come out and then decide. Even then, I'll probably wait for the second generation of these cameras and for the line to mature even more before making a move. My 5d4 and 6d will be plenty good for years to come.

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I sold my 5d IV and came out ahead on the eos R, very glad I did, this camera is familiar yet more powerful. Only thing some people complain about that really matters vs the 5d IV is the single card slot. Insurance is always a good idea but for me I only used SD cards anyway so it didn’t matter. This is an improved 5d in my opinion. Some weird stuff missing though, where’s my built-in intervalometer? Otherwise ergonomics are perfect, not missing any old controls. Video is similar. Photos are similar, AF is better, flippy screen is better, battery life is good, Audio is better, and the lens adapter is an awesome tool to only need one variable ND TO RULE THEM ALL (don’t have it yet but I can speculate it will be good)! best of luck do everyone but I’m glad I switched.

Interesting that you also get a virtually identical chart compared to the 1DX mkii. I'm probably showing my ignorance, but is that where the 5D4 sensor came from?

Photography blog review:

https://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/canon_rf_24_105mm_f4_l_is_review/

Very positive, and apparently better than the EF version, only caveat being on the price.

I have only bracketed shots a few times, usually, its not a practical option. I did use the feature during the solar eclipse, and at totality, it locked up my camera by trying to take a 5 minute exposure or something like that, so I missed the totality.

1) Turn on peripheral illumination correction in your menus, which will correct for this (amplifying the darker bits to be in-line with the rest of the shot), or

I have the same rig and have turned on this feature. No vignetting, so try it!

zen

Looks like copy and paste. I’ll take official Canon word over all else here.

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Thats not relevant, they always send those out of stock notices. Once you have received the camera, they then catchup to tell you its being shipped. B&H is better than Amazon for pre-orders, but still mixed up a bit.

scrup said:

If they bring a camera at a lower price point to the R, the internet will freeze over. Canon cannot do such a stupid move. They cannot possibly gimp the R any further. A lot of people are waiting for the R to drop to 1800 (1400 refurb) which is what it's worth. Lower model will keep the R price high.

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What if it didn't come until 2nd interations of the R cameras and they actually are as good as the Sony? Maybe in 2020 or 2021.