In fact, Sony reads the entire sensor and uses the image processor to convert to the video output format. This is the reason why the Sony A7 line suffers from overheating and high battery consumption.

midluk said:

If they had the technology, they would likely already have added low quality very low bitrate 4K to the 6D2 and 80D. Good enough to appear in the spec sheets for those people that want 4K but don't actually need it.

Click to expand...

Or maybe they have staff who know the math, but don't want to put crappy, worthless video on the camera just to tick another box.

I've not seen streaming 4K TV, so I don't know which looks better, highly compressed 4K or 1080p at a similar bitrate. There is probably a gray area in there somewhere in which it doesn't make any visible difference, or an extremely subtle one. OTA 720p might look better than either.

I have shot 4K video with my iPhone. It has been quite serviceable to allow for using editing to compensate for lack of zoom lenses. I've not bothered to try to figure out what kind of bitrate it involves.

Thank for your comment . Unfortunately I did not have many opportunities to shoot sunrise/sunset photos because of weather. Next time I will try Autumn period hoping better weather.

I'm always suspicious when people rattle on about Scheimpflug, the truth is the understanding of Scheimpflug is not the most important aspect of understanding what tilt is doing especially to small range tilt lenses like those used on DSLR's. Focus is every bit as important to tilt use, Scheimpflug was interested in very large 'J' point distances because he was using cameras from a balloon, we use much smaller 'J' points and so the impact of focus on the plane of focus when used in conjunction with tilt is the key.

This was all laid out by Harold Merklinger in his seminal work on focusing the view camera http://www.trenholm.org/hmmerk/FVC161.pdf
and addendum
http://www.trenholm.org/hmmerk/FVCADNDM.pdf

The interaction of the Scheimpflug Line and the Hinge Line is here http://www.trenholm.org/hmmerk/VuCamTxt.pdf

And there are excellent animated gif's here http://www.northlight-images.co.uk/using-lens-tilt-on-your-digital-slr/

Indeed Kieth is a member and occasional poster here and if you only want to read one or two articles I'd recommend his.

scyrene said:

And even if it did upset Canon, there's no way they could respond in a few months. They aren't holding on to world beating models (with ready stock) they can just release at the drop of a hat.

Click to expand...

Or can they? 8)

- A

zim said:

CanonFanBoy said:

Great to know my 20th century style glass might become novelty items one day. They'll outlive me.

Click to expand...

That's what I thought about my FDs ;D

Click to expand...

Believe it or not, those FDs are sought after. I'm always looking for them. Love that inexpensive old glass adapted to a dslr. I'll take your FD glass.

SkynetTX said:

So, no one agrees or disagrees any of the features or specifications? Does this mean I have designed the perfect camera for still pictures?

Click to expand...

Making a list of features and button layout is not quite a design.‍

MrFotoFool said:

Sounds like you have the original version of the lens (which I had for years) instead of the newer version ii. Mine never had a problem. Not sure how long I owned it - maybe eight years or so like you. I have never heard of a red L ring breaking (on any lens) so I imagine it is quite uncommon.

The reason I replaced mine is because I dropped it on cement and dented the filter ring, so that filters could no longer be used (it worked fine otherwise, which is good since it happened on the start of a European vacation). For replacement I got the (then new) 24-70 f4L, but this was before the new 24-105 ii was out. One advantage of the one I got is a built-in macro switch, an extremely handy feature if you don't want to carry a separate macro lens. Before I gave away my 24-105 I tested both lenses close up at 24mm on a large door and the new 24-70 had less barrel distortion (though the new 24-105 ii may be just as good in this regard).

Click to expand...

The red ring snapped and fell of my 24-105 F4L mark 1 and I know at least 2 other photographers who have had the same problem. It does not affect the performance of the lens in any way, but it doesn't look very nice and it makes the lens more difficult to sell.

Sweet, an EF-M mount as well for us Gen Y customers who love their lightweight mirrorless cameras as travel tools.

Mt Spokane Photography said:

Sony could split into Sensors, Cameras, TV Sets and Smart Phones, and still have one on the list

Click to expand...

You missed two biggies (yuuuge) -- Movies (as in Sony Entertainment) and Playstation.

Beautiful Shot.

Jack Douglas said:

snoke said:

Sensor with fan. Bad. Don't want it in camera.

Click to expand...

You could get some pretty abstract looking photos if the sensor looked like my CPU with fan.

Jack

Click to expand...

Ha! ha! if they are gong down the desktop computer line, the next generation will be water-cooled

Dont understand. Vignetting in corner, not side. Always corner problem, not side.

A good heavy stein and a wheel chair are in order.

This review was one of the reasons i bought this lens.

I had a EF 85 1.2 II for 3 years, never had this problem. Really strange

Ef 15mm f/4 will be a good lens for DSLR video, if the rumos is true. Now i use Samyang 14mm, witch is a bit nah... blurry in the corners.

Great lens. If bought it, you made a great deal!

All of them are best lenses. But I don't know many people who uses them

Tried various commercial sites over the years ... but was unhappy with the interaction, generally. So built my own site with help from a couple tech buddies (Me = low-tech ) and am now installing images as I get time. It includes some of my travel work from various places too, which can't happen as easily - or at all - in some sites.

Some images are very old scans of film or slides, some cropped and modified, some direct from camera... I'll add to this content over the next couple months. Pretty minimal at the moment.

Anyone wants a peek: www.billdelorey.com Any comments appreciated. You can also email us thru the site if you choose or have a question. It will eventually include photo tips, travel areas where we've been, and some other odd-ball things just to keep it interesting. We focus on wildlife habitat protection, and have several scientists overseeing our content, so we get it right.

FYI: Anyone with a small bit it IT knowledge can build a site - and cost is minimal. Just takes lots of time and patience. Doesn't need to become "fancy", the art and images are what makes it great. M44

Hi there! Newbie here! (Just though I'd better let you know, as I'm feeling my way around the forum!)
Although I love mine, having an AF does interest me. But what would make me more excited is to NOT have a bulbous front end. Oh how I wish I could stick my Lee Filter System on it!!

KeithBreazeal said:

If Canon is smart, the FF mirrorless bodies will use an adapter for EF lenses, allowing this variable ND technology.

Click to expand...

yes. 1 additional possibility, provided Canon goes with new, short FFD lens mount for FF mirrorless ... something a few people here dislike and dont believe will come. ;D

But will Canon rockets have as much DR as a Sony rocket?

Cool stuff, interesting, and more indications of video-centric bodies launching.

mistaspeedy said:

I think Canon is trolling ashandford. I think he predicted the soft focus lens would be back in a new variant before
we get a new 50mm F1.4 lens.

Click to expand...

There will be a 500mm f1.4 lens before a 50mm/1.4 IS