If you dare to risk opening up the camera, the video shows how to replace the joystick.

https://youtu.be/cEtloREF2LA

Re: Canon Mirrorless FF 2018 or 2019

john kriegsmann said:

Sony cameras also lack easy to use manual controls and depend on complex multi layer menus to get to basic camera functions

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That may have been true in the past, but it’s certainly untrue with its latest entries.

The A7Rii for example has a significant number of functions mappable to buttons, and custom menu accessible from the Fn button. A7riii doubles down. If there is a function you can not map I haven’t found it and probably wouldn’t want to*. I for example have the EyeAF function mapped to a back button, and AFon mapped to the center press (i.e. what sets the AF point back to center on canon bodies) of the joystick, so I need not toggle anything, and if I’m not using EyeAF I need not lift my thumb after selecting a point. I have a dedicated control for each exposure component, including exposure comp (which I don’t use). I have a toggle to change drive mode, a toggle to change metering mode, a toggle for silent shutter, a toggle for exposure preview, etc. They also added a custom menu (like canon’s) to dump other commands to.

The ergo could be better (taller grip, more spacing to lens mount), but controls aren’t so much a weakness as they are a selling point. In my experience it is unmatched, but I’ve not used a canon newer than my 5d3.

*I wish I could put ISO in the rear dial, but it’s doable on the rear wheel.

Don Haines said:

I assume that you mean a 1.4X tele......

and any sport that you are more than 50 meters from the athletes....

and skunk racing..... you REALLY want a long lens for skunk racing.....

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;D LOL

When rumours were posted on this site several years ago about possible new Tilt Shift lenses being in the works from Canon I was hoping that they would eventuate and was really pleased this year when the rumours proved to be correct. I have owned the TS-E 24 II for some time and it is a fine lens. I value the added flexibility/possibilities that tilt and shift offer and enjoy the processes involved for the photographer in using a tilt shift lens.

Normally I wait for plenty of reviews, particularly from Bryan at TDP and aim to rent and try before I buy. However Canon Australia had a good December discount going and surprisingly to me included the new TS-E lenses. Having read the very positive ePhotozine review (thanks to CR for letting me know about this review) I decided to take the plunge. I have been using the 50 TS-E lens over the last couple of days when family Christmas festivities have permitted.

Some images I have taken are in a new thread for this lens in the image gallery.

My first impressions are:
• The look and feel of the lens body is very similar to the Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II
• The size of the lens is very similar to the Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II, the 50 being a bit longer
• Ergonomically both lenses are similar to use as regards organisation of the Shift, tilt and rotate functions.
• The MF ring has a nice feel, smooth but with enough resistance which suits me fine as it minimises the possibility of accidentally changing focus when making other adjustments.
• Full marks to Canon for the larger knob on the Tilt adjustment. This is much easier to use. Great that it is on the tilt adjustment since this is the one I am more likely to be making fine adjustments too.
• The weight specifications say the 50 is 945 gm (v 780 for the TS-E 24 II) which ephotozine described as hefty but well balanced on their 5DS R. I think weight is a very subjective/relative topic. If your normal setup is an EOS M plus EFM 22 then hefty would be right. If like me you regularly use fast primes with a DSLR then 945 is within a familiar range and equally so if you regularly use one of the Canon f/2.8 zooms. I like the feel and balance of the 50 TS-E on my 6D and have carried it in my hands and used it for 3 hours several times without discomfort. Since a tilt shift lens is going to see plenty of tripod work then weight is less of any issue then anyway.

Overall I have loved using this lens so far. It is a good looking optic and feels well balanced on my 6D. Of the images I have taken so far I like the colour and rendering of the lens. I will leave others to fully test the lens optically but I have not picked up any issues yet.

Dylan777 said:

"Patent: Canon Stacked Image Sensor Technology"

Sounds like Sony A9 technology.

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it's similar. Canon has been doing a ton of work with stacked sensors in the past 18 months.

the concept of stacking wafers,etc isn't new 3D chip stacking has been out for a long time now.

Mt Spokane Photography said:

As I read the patent, its a manufacturing method, not a new coating. I believe that the existing method for applying the coating is difficult, many complaints have been posted about the coating of the 24-70 F/2.8L II coming loose. This appears to be a improved manufacturing method that may reduce defects or cost less.

OPTICAL MEMBER AND MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR OPTICAL MEMBER
(57)AbstractPROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an optical member having an anti-reflection film with high strength, uniform refractive index distribution, and low scattering, and a manufacturing method for the optical member.
SOLUTION: A manufacturing method for an optical member includes: a step of applying dispersion liquid containing particles and dispersant on a base material; a step of, after applying the dispersion liquid, applying a solution containing a binder forming component and causing the solution to enter the space between the particles included in the dispersion liquid applied previously, so as to form a single layer having the binder filling the space between the particles; and a step of drying the layer to form an anti-reflection film. The solution contains a silane alkoxy condensate with an average particle diameter of 8 nm or more and 60 nm or less. The solution contains 70 mass% or more of a solvent whose water solubility is 10 wt% or less.

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it's both. it says so right in the title without even reading further.

OPTICAL MEMBER AND MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR OPTICAL MEMBER

not to mention under problem to be solved:

To provide an optical member having an anti-reflection film with high strength, uniform refractive index distribution, and low scattering,

Usually with canon's element designs, they design both an optical element and also a method of manufacturing. they go hand in hand. as a optical element that is difficult to manufacturer wont' go anywhere.

Also the 24-70 doesn't have ASC coatings. ASC coatings were developed and originally released just a few years ago with the 100-400L II.

Any "coating" that would come loose and be visible or external on the lens and noticeable would be the fluorine coating and entirely different thing all together.

yeahright said:

ok the manual says (on p. 407, bottom) that zooming to the focus point/area only works in FlexiZone-Multi AF-mode. But I can't understand why that's the case.

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I doubt if anyone here can tell you why, but you might get guesses. I'd like to do a updated autofocus while zoomed in, but that does not work either, for manual focus, no problem.

The touch screen and live view is wonderful, but there are things that could be improved. Its light years ahead of the competition.

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Ryananthony said:

I wonder how many people own 6+ current Tamron lenses.

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why 6+ lenses? It clearly says 4 (four) Tamron lenses bought between May 2011 and Jan 15 2018 ... could be 4 versions of 18-200/300 consumer zooms ... i guess quite a few people will fulfill the condition.

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It also clearly says,

TAMRON PLATINUM TIER
Tamron owners who have purchased and registered six or more (6+) lenses during the time-frame of May 2011 and January 2018 are eligible for these 2018 membership perks:

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I used my 6D as my second camera for wedding in combo with my 5D IV for primary. Still a great camera for low light.

May I am a bit late to comment here, but I finally tested 6D Mk II for around 10 minutes.
Coming from a 6D user, I can immediately felt the improvement that have been done and delivered by Canon. Not sure about the dynamic range, but so far my 6D delivered the results I want, I assumed the new camera should perform similarly.
Great improve on the AF system, but still not wider / about the same than original.
As an 6D user, still looking at 5D Mark IV for my upgrade path.
Anyway, 6D Mark II still a great camera for a first full frame from Canon line.

steveningle said:

I actually find the 6D MKII great for video, i've used it for several projects at my work as a Campervan Conversion specialist. I get the feeling it's geared towards Vlogging.. Here's a little video test from it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceOYf6QfwWI

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You've impressed me for what that's worth!

Jack

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!

This discussion has certainly got my interest. 2 x 1DX before and DX2 now. Never seen a single splatter issue but will be looking for it in the future. I always attributed those to the other persuasion, D600 etc

If only the 5DIV had 10 fps I would be down that route in a flash.

I have an Paul Buff Einstein 640 ($500). Can be used with their Vagabond battery, but then no modeling light. Powerful? Depends on what you shoot. Recycle time? Depends on power setting and what you shoot. Has radio control option and built in slave; not sure what you mean by integration with the 600 RT. Be aware that any pre-flash will be a problem with any slave sensor. changeable bulb, diffusers etc.: check. Durable? I'm happy with it, but have heard some people complain about the plastic foot.
I think Buff only sells direct, so your B&H gift card is not going to work.

Maybe you have to turn off automatic sensor cleaning when you turn on a camera?

Thanks all! The 7DII is on the selling block.

Mt Spokane Photography said:

applecider said:

Mt. Spokane just noticed your avatar or whatever it is called is a 5-1500mm f1.0L IS Lens pretty special I am jealous, and want one (lens not the avatar).

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There were only two made, I was lucky enough to find one at a estate sale for $25. The other one has never surfaced.

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Ah the Honjo Masamune of avatars.

The Leica has surfaced
http://calgaryherald.com/news/local-news/calgary-police-recover-rare-leica-stolen-in-camera-store-break-in/wcm/69fd9f0a-d94a-4d4f-95ee-4b34e787a273

Thanks for the replies, I won't expect anything to fill in the gap then

I had ordered mine on B&H on the 17th of December. While they mention "In Stock" and "Free expedited shipping", I'm yet to receive it. This is frustrating. I'm most likely to cancel my order if I don't receive it by the end of December (since I'm moving out of the country). I was dreaming of owning this. Just hope B&H doesn't disappoint. Two calls to their customer-care have yielded the same results - "We apologize, don't worry, our status says we will be shipping it with 1-day saver...but we cannot guarantee anything". I had NEVER experienced anything of this kind with B&H. Interestingly the other two T-SE lenses are not in stock. Looks like even with this one, they just pre-empted their stock status. In all probability they still don't have it in stock. Sigh!

Indeed, for the 6D2 according to the manual auto ISO with flash in modes P/Tv/Av/M will be ISO 100–ISO 1600. For the 5D4 it will be ISO 400 (with some exceptions).

Talys said:

Another bonus is that the 100L has IS and has gotten really cheap on sale recently. Or, if you want to save some money, get the non-L 100 macro, which is a wonderful lens, though personally, I don't think it's worth it anymore as the price difference is no longer a whole lot.

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+1. The affordability of very high quality '2nd tier' / older pro lenses in the EF lineup is such a huge asset for me as an enthusiast.

There are three big buckets of better-than-entry-level high quality EF lenses that won't put you in the poorhouse:

• Ancient L lenses that continue to slug away: 17-40L, 70-200 f/4L, 135L, 200L (i.e. f/2.8L II), 400 f/5.6L
  
• Recent-ish L lenses that are stellar values: 16-35 f/4L IS, 24-70 f/4L IS, 100L IS Macro, 70-200 f/4L IS
  
• Recent-ish non-L lenses that do not remotely suck: 24/28/35 IS (all three are 'sleeper tiny L lenses without gaskets' to me)
  

And I'm sure I've missed some, but this is the gold part of the lens performance/price curve I most eagerly look towards for future pickups.

- A

bf said:

I don't like the output I see looking at the samples in this review. Unlike Eos M line, I think this has a compact feel.
I wonder how Fuji x100 is out of the comparison tables since that's another fixed lens option with APSC sensor. Also Ricoh GR II. These two have fixed prime lenses and I personally prefer them to G1X.

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Of course it's a comparition of apples and oranges, this was the intention. The point was, that despite they are apples and oranges the difference in IQ and lowlight performance will differ less than expected when one sees the size of the cameras.

The second conclusion is, that from some point on a better performance is a question of lens (> and system) size.

I see a lot of gear like that at Lake Tahoe and in Incline Village. I will keep an eye peeled. BTW, not to offend, but in Nevada, most people, if they saw it going down, would shoot the burglars in the legs and hold them for the local police, who would express their appreciation. I bet the burglars were armed, even in Canada. Here, we hear, "If you see something, say something." I prefer, "If you see something, DO something." This would be true in most of Nevada, except Las Vegas, which is inhabited by many, many out-of-staters just here to make a few dollars.

I raise cattle. And I shoot the coyotes that inevitably try to get to the calves. They do it in a very interesting way too, they eat only the tongues of the calves. Which then die an agonizing death by starvation or predation from some other thing looking for an easy meal.

Just my two bits...

Duct_Taper said:

I suspect a big part of the reason for it being discontinued was/is the proliferation in the number of focus points... the difficulty of accurately determining eye gaze location increases dramatically as the required precision of that location increases. Even going from 3 or 5 points to 9 represents enough of a measurement resolution increase that the required accuracy may have been too problematic to obtain.

That said, it seems like it could possibly be offered in combination with some of the area AF modes where the number of areas to select from is smaller (i.e., 3 to 5) ?

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The EOS 3 managed moderately well it with 45 AF points - that's good enough for me!

With nearly 2 decades of advancements - what could "Eye Control" focus do now?