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scottkinfw · Apr 9, 2018

Glenn Bartley said:
Here are a few from my annual Vancouver Island Birds Photo Workshop.

So nice to have some beautiful sunny days and cooperative subjects!

Glenn

WOW!!!!!

Scott

Kit Lens Jockey · Apr 8, 2018

Why on earth would you buy third party inks? I spent $3000 on a camera, over $10,000 in lenses for that camera, several more thousand dollars traveling to all of the places I've taken photos, and $1000 on the printer to print my photos. So why, at the very last step in the process of taking photos, would I cheap out and buy third party inks?? In fact I'd argue it's one of the worst places to compromise because part of a quality ink is its ability to not fade over time. So really, even if the print is indistinguishable right when it's printed, you have no clue how it will hold up over time. At least with something like a third party lens you can tell right up front how much of a compromise you made by going third party.

And I looked at third party inks for the PRO-1000 on amazon, they're $35 per cartridge, vs $60 for a Canon cartridge. That's not a tiny fraction of the price, that's a large fraction, over 1/2. And be aware that the 1000 has ink tanks internal to it, separate from the cartridges themselves, meaning that the ink does not flow straight from the cartridge to the head. So, whatever third party ink you use, you'd better hope it has no issues mixing with the factory ink, because it will be, internally in the printer.

And regardless of all of this, even if I was running third party inks, I would still not want the printer to decide it was time to purge all of them out of the printer just because I moved it, hence the reason to start this thread.

sanj · Apr 8, 2018

Nice.

Perio · Apr 8, 2018

johnhenry said:
I love my 200mm 1.8. When you need a high speed tele, not much else will do.

I actually know of one being sold (a 200mm f/2) for $3,750 on an astronomy website

Which one? Never thought about checking any astronomy websites for Canon glasses

Thanks

johnhenry · Apr 8, 2018

The 1200mm f/5.6 had a built in 1.4x when it was an FD lens

melgross · Apr 8, 2018

The new Sigma seems to be somewhat of a speciality lens, even among 14mm lenses. I would think that Canon has its sights on a more rounded design. Going for 2.8 rather than 1.8 has a number of advantages as far as optics, size, weight, and possibly even as far as price is concerned. I don’t expect an “L” lens to ever compete on price, and I don’t want it to if it means a compromise somewhere.

If you’re an amateur, price means a lot, but if you’re a real working Pro, it means less.

padam · Apr 8, 2018

Talys said:
In terms of the full frame coverage that Fat Fish was talking about, I just can't imagine that, even without going to ultrawides, 16-35, is not wide enough, even with 1.7 crop. I mean, that's 27mm full frame -- who needs to shoot video wider than that?

It is not necessarily just about how wide you can go, it is more to do with using the same lenses and getting the same aesthetic for video. Neither the 16-35mm f/4 with IS or the f/2.8 is ideal for a photo/video lens (a 24-105mm f/4 IS would be a lot more useful).

FF photo/video was the thing what got many people into buying the 5D Mark II in the first place (and 1080p was good at that time, it is still good today for some, but there are other features that are lacking - deliberately limited - besides a touch LCD and DPAF).
Yes, the Sigma 18-35/1.8 works ok (still no IS, rolling shutter can be noticeable), but do you really need to buy extra lenses just to use that 4k? While there is also a crop on the 1DX II, it is much more manageable with less rolling shutter as well. But I'm not sure how good is it as a run-and-gun camera, it is just very big, heavy and also quite expensive.

While the Sony offers much more features that are useful, the color, ergonomics, much wider range of affordable lens options and AF still makes Canon very strong even with all these limitations, and it will be interesting to see which direction they will go with mirrorless: even more limitations or cutting back on those.

weilin · Apr 8, 2018

20Dave said:
What does BR stand for?

I'm not sure if the person above me is being serious, but:

BR = blue spectrum refractive

https://petapixel.com/2016/03/10/canons-new-blue-spectrum-refractive-lens-technology-works/

tianxiaozhang · Apr 7, 2018

Good stuff.

I quite like Yamaki's interviews.

Talys · Apr 6, 2018

Viggo said:
YuengLinger said:

1 Sony is better.
2 Canon is late to the party.
3 Won't have that magic character.
4 Not as sharp as Sigma.
5 It's a pickle jar.

What have I missed?

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6. Way too expensive

7. Nobody wants a lens that big!

Talys · Apr 6, 2018

Ian_of_glos said:
My experience is similar to yours and I only have a very few shots where the lens did not focus accurately. I shot bursts of 25-30 frames using AI Servo and it focussed quickly and accurately almost every time. In my test the subject was running towards the camera, and the only shots that are out of focus are right at the start of the sequence when my subject is furthest away. I just watched Dustin's video and his experience is the same - there are a few out of focus shots when the runner is far away but as the runner approaches the camera every shot is focussed correctly.

My copy is also superb in consistency and accuracy, although i don't use it for action at all.

I think the autofocus is very fast, certainly snappy enough to keep me happy, though not among the fastest of Canon lenses.

Ian_of_glos · Apr 6, 2018

Graphic.Artifacts said:
Does this firmware upgrade remove the mirror? I keep reading on all the web forums about how terrible those things are. Why they are so bad never seems to get explained but if all those clever people on the web say they are bad I guess it must be true.

There has been a lot of talk about how bad mirrors are when used in cameras, but it only actually becomes a problem if you regularly take photographs of vampires.

bwud · Apr 5, 2018

Re: Here Are Some Claimed Specifications For One of the Prototype Canon Full Frame Mirrorless Camera

Talys said:
bwud said:

Here is the relevant documentation

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This is a horrible setting (at least, for me).

If you set it to Viewfinder, it's always ONLY on viewfinder, and there is never anything on the back screen, which means you can't check your exposure setting unless you look into the viewfinder (since there's no top LCD).

If you set it on Monitor, the viewfinder NEVER works. And who wants that?

What I really want is Viewfinder + Monitor so that you can force both to be powered at the same time, and never powered off unless it goes into sleep. It is ok for the monitor to have the basic exposure settings only. Frankly, I don't want most of the do-dads on the back display that Sony shows, like the electronic level and all that. Just mode (M/A/S/P,C1/etc.), aperture, shutter, ISO, drive mode, focus area, flash/hss, EV+/-, and shots left.

Also, some high performance, battery-eating, viewfinder mode where it never shuts off unless I turn the camera off, because in wildlife photography, the fraction of a second between black viewfinder and seeing something is precious time lost. I can always feed the camera another battery.

Yah I don’t use it, but if it’s mapped somewhere I could see it being useful. When I used an A7Rii I mapped C4 to turn everything off. With the bigger battery it hasn’t been a problem. My only issue is that sometimes when I go from a bring area into shade it goes to the EVF, so I’m assuming it’s a brightness sensor not proximity.

Woody · Apr 5, 2018

Unless the lens is as light as the EF-M 18-150 mm lens (300g), I have little interest in super zooms. ;D

scyrene · Apr 5, 2018

Pinchers of Peril said:
Been meaning to try this for a while. Pretty fun the stuff you can do.

Superlative work!

Canon Rumors · Apr 5, 2018

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Canon USA has released new firmware for the Canon EOS C300 Mark II in both PL and EF mount.</p>
<p><strong>Firmware Version 1.1.1.1.00 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Retrieval of lens metadata, such as focal length, is now supported during XF-AVC recording.</li>
<li>Sensitivity adjustment has been added for the LM-V1 LCD Monitor.</li>
<li>Auto IRIS support has been added for the following lenses:
<ol>
<li>EF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM</li>
<li>EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM</li>
</ol>
</li>
<li>Fixed a phenomenon in which the CFast card recording and/or REC OUT terminal output footage may be momentarily distorted when the shooting frame rate is set to 120fps in the [Slow & Fast Motion (crop)] recording mode on cameras running Firmware Version 1.0.8.1.00 or later.</li>
</ol>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/support/details/cameras/cinema-eos/eos-c300-mark-ii?subtab=downloads-firmware">Download Firmware v1.1.1.1.00 for the EOS C300 Mark II at Canon USA</a></strong></p>
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miketcool · Apr 5, 2018

It really is a fantastic facility.

Richard-CN · Apr 5, 2018

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<p>In another promotional video released by Canon, filmmakers Matt Wilcox and Taylor Kavanaugh of Blue Ox Films discuss why they chose Canon C300 Mark II and CINI lenses for their project, “The Drive”, the Pac-12 Network series detailing the on and off field stories of 12 college football teams.</p>
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Canon Rumors · Apr 5, 2018

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<p><strong>Ronkonkoma, NY – <span class="aBn" tabindex="0" data-term="goog_615129876"><span class="aQJ">April 5, 2018</span></span> –</strong> <a href="http://sigma.cmail20.com/t/r-l-jyjyuulk-dkikkjelh-n/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://sigma.cmail20.com/t/r-l-jyjyuulk-dkikkjelh-n/&source=gmail&ust=1523015592021000&usg=AFQjCNF_zXdj_0arVDrDSeU2VotG_7bm9w">The <span class="il">Sigma</span> Corporation</a> today announced the newest accessory for its <a href="http://sigma.cmail20.com/t/r-l-jyjyuulk-dkikkjelh-p/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://sigma.cmail20.com/t/r-l-jyjyuulk-dkikkjelh-p/&source=gmail&ust=1523015592021000&usg=AFQjCNHPv3Fdo3CtZOixXxPkvnJnj-RjmQ">Cine High Speed 14mm T2 FF Prime Lens</a> – <strong>the</strong> <strong>Clamp-On Ring 162mm COR-11</strong>, which extends the front diameter of the lens to 162mm. When attached to a wide-angle matte box compatible with 6.6″ x 6.6″ square type filters such as the ARRI LMB-6 (2-stage), the setup allows cinematographers to film on full-frame cameras without undesired vignetting. The <span class="il">Sigma </span>COR-11 is also compatible with SF Ex-tender SF-E1 (optional) and other third-party accessories. <span class="il">Sigma</span> continues to expand its Cine offering by providing solutions to the increasing demand for cine lenses compatible with digital cinema cameras with large format sensors.</p>
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<p>The Clamp-On Ring 162mm COR-11, along with <span class="il">Sigma</span> Cine lens lines – <a href="http://sigma.cmail20.com/t/r-l-jyjyuulk-dkikkjelh-x/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://sigma.cmail20.com/t/r-l-jyjyuulk-dkikkjelh-x/&source=gmail&ust=1523015592022000&usg=AFQjCNE3l0teCCpRvaNrfegRMauzhRT-ow">High Speed S35 Zoom</a>, <a href="http://sigma.cmail20.com/t/r-l-jyjyuulk-dkikkjelh-m/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://sigma.cmail20.com/t/r-l-jyjyuulk-dkikkjelh-m/&source=gmail&ust=1523015592022000&usg=AFQjCNHTVeY22dU21ZgywlSTKarjyDoTcQ">FF Zoom</a> and <a href="http://sigma.cmail20.com/t/r-l-jyjyuulk-dkikkjelh-c/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://sigma.cmail20.com/t/r-l-jyjyuulk-dkikkjelh-c/&source=gmail&ust=1523015592022000&usg=AFQjCNHZj7Jx-UmxzK8VQrxuFXON9PFuLQ">FF High Speed Prime</a>, will be on display at the 2018 NAB Show in Las Vegas from <span class="aBn" tabindex="0" data-term="goog_615129877"><span class="aQJ">April 9th through April 12th</span></span> in booth C10308.</p>
<p>Pricing and availability of <span class="il">Sigma</span> COR-11 will be announced at a later date.</p>
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bsbeamer · Apr 4, 2018

guess we really won't be seeing that mythical DSLR-like 4K camera at NAB?

Talys · Apr 4, 2018

Tugela said:
The reason being that monthly performance is strongly affected by what happens to have been released just prior to that, both this year and the previous year. In the case of these February numbers, DSLR numbers have been kicked up by the recent release and backlog of the D850.

The average price per unit of DSLRs dropped precipitously, from just under 60,000 yen to about 45,000 yen, or about $560 to $420. That doesn't jive with your hypothesis of the month's DSLR numbers being boosted by earth-shattering sales of a $3,000 DSLR.

The CN analysis of shipments of entry level units makes much more sense.

A more plausible analysis would be the opposite - that the Nikon D850, while indisputably popular as a full frame flagship, makes up only a very small percentage of total DSLR sales.

fussy III · Apr 4, 2018

AvTvM said:
"stand corrected"

These words seem disproportionate when considering the relevance of your argument I have to say.

To make the real conflict more obvious:

unfocused · Apr 4, 2018

Just a personal observation, but I think it's ironic that Canon is always receiving environmental awards and no one in the environmental lobby ever notices that Canon's printer rebate policy is wasting huge amounts of energy and resources manufacturing printers, most of which are destined to go to landfills.

To explain: the standard procedure these days is: