What's Not Coming in 2018?

Thanks to all who replied to my question with various perspectives. It does look like that unlike being the central problem in Western Civilization at the moment, as it would appear from reading the internet, the lack of focus points near the edges is not likely to affect me enough to worry about. But it is good to know there are not some gotchas lurking out there.

Examples were given that I think would be situations when I'd prefer manual focus anyway, as well as sports(which I had already mentioned), and ducklings. If presented with cute ducklings to photograph, I'll let you know how I handle it.

As for sports, if the weather cooperates, I am thinking about taking my 6D2 and new 100-400mm II to a baseball game vs. the University of Dayton later in the week. I usually sit behind home plate, so maybe I could get some good shots of the pitcher as he releases the ball, maybe trying continuous shooting. Parking is not very convenient, so I may decide not to lug that with me, but take the 24-105mm instead. The AF might try focusing on the fence between me and the field, however, so I'm guessing that manual focus will work best.
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Looking for upgrade recommendations from T6s

Durf said:
Talys said:
Durf said:
I have the 16-35mm f/4 lens for my 6D2 and it's an amazing combination. The lens is pin sharp center to the edges no matter what focal range you are at.

I also have the 80D with a 10-18mm lens and that is an awesome lens to and rather quite sharp with great IQ rendition and contrast.

I agree! As wide angle combinations, these are both fantastic. The 80D with the 10-18 in most situations produces photos that are very nearly as good, especially in the realm of nice vacation vistas, and it's a much lighter/smaller combination to pack. And of course, the 10-18 is much cheaper.

The main things the 16-35 on the 6DII has going for it (for me) are the fixed aperture and weather sealing.

Durf said:
I thought when I bought the 6D2 last year that I would seldom use my 80D all that much any more, I was wrong! The 80D is just a darn good camera and I love the extra reach with my bigger lenses the 6D2 can't get.

Pairing these two cameras together has completely changed my photography game and increased the fun taking photos bigtime!!!! They both are excellent cameras and have great and amazing image quality regardless of all the negative trolling saying different.

Yes, I couldn't agree more. I also have both a 6DII and 80D, and I use my 80D a lot, especially in my home studio. It is an amazing camera. Going between the two cameras is pretty seamless, except that the zoom and magnify function is ergonomically different between them.

One thing the 6DII is much better at is remote shooting, because it can pair with multiple laptops, whereas the 80D can only be paired with one at a time.

Yes, it took me a little while getting used to the magnify button being in a different spot on the 6D2! lol

Shooting constantly now for 8 months or so with both cameras I'd be lost if one of them broke.....I'd have to immediately replace it. (with the same camera and not a friggin Sony!) haha.

I honestly don't care how much better other cameras are, these two cameras are awesome and get the job done for me with outstanding results.

You have spoken great wisdom. The cameras that you mention (80D and 6D II) are awesome. You can't get much (if any) better than awesome, which means other cameras are not much better (or even ANY better). Only forum dwellers who love specs think otherwise. Whatever you do, don't let their ignorance influence you.
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300 or 400mm for Runners?

There are many reasons to go to a long lens like a 300 or 400. Reach is obviously one. I can't walk closer, but I can shoot closer.

But style is another. A long lens photo looks very different. In many ways it "says" sports photography. I looks like the photos in sports illustrated.

And of course today you might be shooting with $5000 of the best DSLR and wide angle lens, and the guy next to you is using an iPhone and getting similar results. But he is not going to be shoot at 300mm f2.8...

My advise is if you do pick up a long lens, use it!, but don't use it exclusively.
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Robots to Hand Polishing: 10 Facts From Canon's L Lens Factory

quiquae said:
woodman411 said:
Canon invented image stabilisation. We use lens- rather than sensor-based image stabilisation for EOS DSLRs because to produce the clearest viewfinder image possible, you have to stabilise the glass.

That's news to me. I thought Canon avoids IBIS for reliability reasons (if stabilization fails on the lens, at least you still have a fully functioning body), I didn't know it affects IQ.

They’re talking about the image you see in the optical viewfinder. IBIS doesn’t let you stabilize the viewfinder image (or the AF sensor, for that matter) unless you are using live view or a mirrorless camera.

I think you're right after re-reading that, thanks.
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CIPA Global Camera Sales Numbers for March 2018 Released

scyrene said:
unfocused said:
scyrene said:
neuroanatomist said:
BillB said:
I don't see much reason to think that improvements in mirrorless design are going to lead to increased sales.

That's where you're wrong. If someone builds his perfect camera tailor-made to his specific needs, sales will increase by the one camera AvTvM will buy. If you want to, you could also count the millions of people who live in his imagination that will buy one, but I wouldn't recommend it.

Why is he using a sockpuppet account?

He got banned under the old name. So he started a new account.

Oh wow, I missed that! Thanks for the info. I wonder what finally tipped him over the line?

Sometimes people just snap. I heard he's a postal worker.
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EF-S 15-85mm IS USM vs EF-S 18-135mm IS V1

I've had all three versions of the 18-135mm (only have the newest Nano USM version now), as well as the 15-85mm and the 17-55mm.

I agree that the 15-85mm is the way to go, if you're after image quality. I like using it at outdoor car shows. That extra 15mm at the wide end can make a difference when things get crowded and it is difficult to back away to fit the subject in the frame. Also, you can't beat USM autofocus.

All of the 18-135mm lenses have been OK. Image quality is good enough, but it never wowed me. That 18-135mm focal length range is so useful, though, and that is why I still own one. I'd recommend going for the STM or Nano USM version if you can. I'm not a fan of focus by wire, but I remember thinking the faster and quieter autofocus was a nice upgrade when I switched from the original 18-135mm to the STM version.

The 17-55mm is fine, but I don't have any great enthusiasm for it. It's not a bad lens, but it has never impressed me. I rarely use it. I find the extra focal length range of the 15-85mm more useful than the f/2.8 of the 17-55mm. But that's just my personal preference. I also find the lens creep of the 17-55mm annoying.
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My first experience 7RIII / A7III AF accuracy & Speed on Canon 600mm lens?

XL+ said:
Sorry for the problem, Youtube has deleted the videos. I´ll upload them again.

They work great. Thank you very much for the videos!

The AF speed looks to be approximately the same as a A7RIII with various Canon telephoto lenses (or Sigma) adapted with the MC-11.

I clicked on all of them, but couldn't watch very much as the AF hunting is migraine inducing. :( The AF kind of reminds me of 90's home camcorders =X

XL+ said:
As non was able to tell me, if it works, I got an nearly new A7RIII to test it before buying. And an Metabone V adapter.
My impressions on using it on the 600mm L ISII:
IQ is very very very good, really fine details even in the corners. AF: hmmmm... this was not satisfying. In bright condition, it worked about 1/2 to 1/4 the speed as the 5D IV. If it is cloudy, or light is not so brigt, or there is low contrast, the A7RIII was "hunting" to get sharp. When I put the 1.4 III extender in, the AF got much slower and in some cases, no sharpness was found. No chance to get BIF.

I tried the A7III for about an hour, and it really doesn't seem any different than the A7RIII, except that the PDAF area is much larger (not with the 600 though!). The large PDAF area is very much appreciated, but more for consistency of behavior than anything else, because really, how often do you want an AF points close to the edges?

With adapted lenses, both seem, as you put it, not satisfying; I mean, if you have a kit >> $5k, you want it to, well, work better than that.

XL+ said:
Could not repeat the last days fastness of the lens. On the A7III the 600mm and the 100-400mm II were sloooooow. Very slow and as longer I used them, the more unsharp pictures I got. Battery was still 60%, so I do not know what happened. AF in video is faster (4k)

For still photos, you may want to consider toying with:

- Reduce the subject tracking lock (whatever they call it) to the minimum value - this seems to speed it up some... even when you're in an AF mode that theoretically doesn't have subject tracking, like single point.
- Make sure AFC, not AFS
- It is critical to set the right range limiter on the lens (like 3m - infinity, etc.)
- Make sure Metabones is in basic (not advanced) mode
- Try a Sigma MC-11; it worked better for me in almost every lens I tried (like, 8+ Canon and 3 sigma).

I found that a frustrating aspect of the Sony AF system is that it behaves differently depending on whether it's in PDAF or CDAF, and you're forced to kind of use both because the featureset for one is different than the other.

Personally, I think that adapted lenses is a waste of time for anything other super-light usage or mostly-manual-focus applications.
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Industry News: CINEMARTIN Announces FRAN 8K Camera

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third party lenses and Canon AF lens groups

OK, I still haven't got it worked out fully, but I think the answer must relate to my settings for illuminating AF points. Will play around some more and see if I can get to the bottom of it.

If anyone can explain though, please do let me know!

Also, does anyone know what lens AF group the Sigma 35 Art and 50 Art, and the Sigma 85 EX, lenses are in? Am I correct in assuming they are effectively Group A lenses?
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Patent: Quad Pixel AF and a Hybrd DSLR

CafferyPhoto said:
It definitely has an EVF which comes straight from the video signal processing circuit whereas the main display aparatus comes from the microcomputer? EVF should be blazing fast if it doesn't have to be processed.

Zoom driving circuit?? Is this for a video camera?

I m pretty sure canon not gonna change the mount for its coming FFML. there is absolutely no reason to change the mount. they can keep the flange distance. if you look at sony lenses, you will that every single lens is sort of welded to a adapter to compensate the flange distance. (even GM lenses). so I rather to carry one spacer on my camera than carry few welded to every single lens. literally save weight and space
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