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Mt Spokane Photography · Aug 18, 2017

Sony is charging very high prices, and even higher for repairs, so if they are not making a big profit now, they will abandon as soon as they see a drop in market share. This has been their pattern for the past 50 years, so only young people who have not seen it happen over and over will be fooled.

NancyP · Aug 18, 2017

7D2 plus 400mm f/5.6 on AstroTrac mounted on geared head tripod (key assist - clinometer to set latitude angle), with a Baader solar film home-made filter
6D with either 14 or 21mm lens (keep changing my mind) for landscape with eclipse
Eclipse glasses

Backpack with usual gear (lots of water, compass, map, bug juice, sun screen, towel, snacks), hiking poles, maybe umbrella, wear long pants, long sleeved shirt, hat, and take lightweight sit pad or stool.

sulla · Aug 18, 2017

As some pointed out, the EF85 1.2 II does have optics and AF that are not easy to use. Such were my thoughts when I rented a 85 1.2 II and used it on a 5D1. Focus was not easy to achieve always and it was slow. I also borrowed a 85 1.8 from a friend of mine, that was way easier to handle, but did not like the images too much.

Later on, I bought a 85 1.2 II used, because - like Mr. Wilde - I just couldn't resist temptation. f/1.2 is sooooo much more light than f/1.8. DOF-shallowness also. While focus is still on the slow side, I find it not difficult to achieve perfect focus with the excellent AF system of my 5D3. Focus by wire becomes the new standard with STM lenses anyway, and I got used to it. Yes, it still feels strange.
Since, I have just fallen absolutely in love with that lens. It is amazing.

The IS in the new 85 1.4 lens will be a game changer, I believe. Probably that lenses greatest asset. A real advantage over the 1.2. The rest (AF-speed, build quality, image rendering, colour rendering, price) remains to be seen, however.

I doubt I will ever sell my 1.2 II, but if I didn't have one already...

Canon Rumors · Aug 18, 2017

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<p><strong>From Sigma:

</strong>We would like to announce that a firmware update for the SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM | Art for SIGMA and CANON, as well as a firmware update for the SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 SA-E and EF-E is now available.</p>
<p>This firmware update corrects the phenomenon that the OS mechanism does not operate properly when attached to the SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 SA-E / EF-E.</p>
<p>For customers who own the SIGMA USB DOCK, please update the firmware via SIGMA Optimization Pro. For those who own the SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 SA-E / EF-E, please update the firmware via SIGMA Optimization Pro by connecting it to a computer using the supplied USB Cable.</p>
<p>Before updating the MC-11 firmware, please ensure SIGMA Optimization Pro has been updated to ver. 1.4.1 or later for Windows, and ver. 1.4.0 or later for Macintosh from the following download page.</p>

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<p><b>Applicable Product</b></p>
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<li>SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM | Art for SIGMA / CANON</li>
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<p><b>Benefit of this firmware update</b></p>
<ul>
<li>It has corrected the phenomenon that the OS mechanism does not operate properly when attached to the SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 SA-E / EF-E.</li>
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<p><b>Applicable Product</b></p>
<ul>
<li>SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 SA-E / EF-E</li>
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<p><b>Benefit of this firmware update</b></p>
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<li>It has become compatible with the SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM | Art for SIGMA / CANON (ver. 1.01).</li>
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<p><strong><a href="https://www.sigma-global.com/en/download/lenses/sigma-optimization-pro/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Get the latest firmware from Sigma</a></strong></p>
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basketballfreak6 · Aug 17, 2017

chrysoberyl said:
basketballfreak6 said:

it's a great lens

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Lovely shot!

thanks mate

sulla · Aug 17, 2017

Thanks. That looks great!

Chuck Alaimo · Aug 17, 2017

Mancubus said:
I bet this D850 will absolutely destroy the 5D4 in specs. Seems like Nikon is nothing holding back and I wish Canon would do the same on their next camera (but I'm sure they won't).

These are some of the things I'm jealous about (rumors, but very possible):
- sd card slot supports uhs II
- 4k uncropped, and I bet a much better codec than some 90s nonsense
- no AA filter, it's not confirmed but I doubt they will want to make the images soft
- high fps, maybe 9 or 10
- improved low and high ISO, I bet it will blow the 5d4
- 120fps full hd video

I'm also expecting a new record for DR or at least a similar number to the D810.

Canon has other advantages, most related to glass, but imagine how awesome it would be if Canon actually wanted to make a camera to match the competitors.

Another person did this so I will too

- sd card slot supports uhs II (I prefer CF cards so this means little to me --- have fun over paying on those xqd cards too!!!)

- 4k uncropped, and I bet a much better codec than some 90s nonsense (whats video nd why am i using it ever at all????????)

- no AA filter, it's not confirmed but I doubt they will want to make the images soft (sure, this one wouldn't be too bad, but with the MP count on the mk4 it's not really an issue ---that's more a 5ds/R issue)

- high fps, maybe 9 or 10 (I really really really don't need more fps --- 99% of the time I'm on silent mode anyway. If i shot sports more then sure, but, for the low amount of sports I shoot the fps on the mk4 is fine)

- improved low and high ISO, I bet it will blow the 5d4 (I don't buy this one, we're hitting the edge of how far these sensors can go. My guess is the d850 will see improvement but it would be more incremental - not a giant leap.)

- 120fps full hd video (see above - I never use video so this means zero to me)

I'm also expecting a new record for DR or at least a similar number to the D810. (see above, i think the giant leaps forward on DR are done, it's little steps now)

Canon has other advantages, most related to glass, but imagine how awesome it would be if Canon actually wanted to make a camera to match the competitors.

(I guess it depends on what your looking for, what you shoot and how you shoot. Most of these differences aren't things a client will even consider noticing.)

Mt Spokane Photography · Aug 16, 2017

The back pay was chump change to B&H, and probably cost far less than legal fees for a protracted lawsuit. I'm sure that both sides are saying they are unhappy, but that's the nature of compromises.

eosuser1234 · Aug 16, 2017

neuroanatomist said:
eosuser1234 said:

neuroanatomist said:

eosuser1234 said:

Until the M5 and M6, they were not recommended by store staff, I know because I asked at different stores multiple times. They all said, focus speed is slow, worse than others.

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Yet somehow, in spite of that, Canon managed to become #2 in the MILC market before the M5/M6.

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It is one thing to force product on retailers, and it is another to sell through based pure demand. The M, M2, and M3 all had placement in lots of retail shops in Japan, more often in not done by Canon through their larger retail partners on some sort of consignment type terms, that would explain the original M going on a fire sale overseas once product was returned. Often times, Canon asks favors to the larger retailers to take product on consignment, or the larger shops sell Canon the floor space, and Canon merchandises the space as they want. I have seen a total of 6 eos M series cameras on people out in the wild in 5 years since the M came out. That compares with probably 10,000 of Canon DSLRs, and hundreds of Lumix, Sony, and Pen mirrorless I have seen. I am an M owner and love the system, but it is flawed, and Canon and the retailers in Japan know it.

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You are welcome to your opinion, of course, even if that opinion is inconsistent with reality. It's ok, some people also believe the world is flat. You can claim retailers aren't recommending the EOS M system and that you don't see them in the wild, but the fact is, they are being purchased in large numbers...even in Japan. Last year, Canon was #2 in MILC market share in Japan, according to BCN (who surveys 2/3 of Japanese retailers).

My opinion is based on a few things, not just the fact that I think the world is flat.
Sales numbers don't always mean sales in Japan. Talk to any sales manager at any major international company (including Japanese company) about Japanese large retail chains. Product is always coming back, and moved around. It is on wheels and a constant consignment game especially if a brand like Canon is trying to get market share. Despite what BCN says, I see a different reality.
Some info:
Amazon Japan sales ranking. One Canon (M3 Lens kit) ranked 5th in top 10 ranking.
Amazon Japan wanted item ranking. One Canon (M10 Lens kit white) ranked 7 out of top 20.
Amazon Japan gift ranking. Not one Canon in top 10, and only shows up in at 13.
Amazon Japan product review numbers for Canon M series are way lower compared to Panasonic, Sony, or Olympus.

Rakuten Japan Sales ranking (weekly). ranked 9th (EOS M6 Silver dual lens kit) and 14th M10 double lens kit white. 2 canon, 4 Panasonic, 2 Nikon, 6 Olympus, 6 Sony in the top 20.

If you look at Yodobashi online product reviews, you see Canon M products number of reviews are also low almost always in low single digits. From the review numbers, I just don't feel that Yodobashi Camera is pushing a lot of mirrorless product out the doors. Sony, Panasonic, and Olympus Mirrorless all with much more reviews.

I have personally heard at both Bic and Yodobashi sales staff saying Canon had the worst focus speed on multiple times in discussion about mirrorless cameras.

Drainpipe · Aug 16, 2017

Click said:
Excellent shots. I especially like the first one. Well done, Drainpipe.

Thank you, I appreciate it.

BeenThere said:
Nicely done! Is there Any focus stacking in the shot?

Thank you. These are both single shots. The second shot was at f/16, making a little more of the shot in focus.

Tyroop · Aug 16, 2017

A late reply, but I have just started experimenting with this. My old film gear and FD lenses have been in storage many miles away for 14 years and I wasn't expecting to see them again, however, I retrieved a few items recently. I can't see myself using my A1 or T90 again because film is too much hassle, but I was keen to find out how my FD 300mm f/4 performed and bought a K&F Concept adapter to use it on my EOS M.

Infinity focus isn't a problem on the mirrorless body, but there was a lot of vignetting. Sharpness and resolution were very good, but maybe colours and contrast not as good as my EF 400mm f/5.6L. The lens needs to be on a tripod and there is a lot of messing around with focus and getting the exposure right. Old FD lenses would be ideal for macro and other kinds of static subjects, but not much else.

It was an interesting experiment, but I can't see myself using my old FD 300mm very much. EF lenses are far more convenient.

http://phil.uk.net/photography/canon_FD_300F4.html

sdsr · Aug 15, 2017

mppix said:
I keep asking people about the use of adapters and some (many) have stories like
http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/comparisons/2015-10-16-a7r2-5dsr/index.htm
[I don't recommend using that site in general ]

I don't have that lens, so I can't comment on how it compares, but the Canon lenses I've attached to Sony bodies have performed at least as well as on Canon bodies (24-105L, 28mm IS, 50mm 1.4, 85mm 1.8, 100mm L, 135mm L, 70-200 f4 IS L and, on aps-c, 10-18mm) in terms of sheer image quality (AF performance varies with the adapter).

As for Rockwell, last week he announced in an essentially self-refuting post that the only lens a Sony mirrorless user need own is the relatively inexpensive 24-240mm. I won't comment further....

Vossie · Aug 15, 2017

Thanks for sharing this! How about some sample shots in due course.

Jack

Hi Jack, I posted a first one in this thread: http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php?topic=24975.msg681632#msg681632 and will add some more to that same thread later on.

Cheers, Vossie

Grant Atkinson · Aug 15, 2017

Mikehit said:
Thank you Grant. It does put the 6D2 in perspective.

With my wife Helena and I both shooting, whenever it is possible we like to shoot with three bodies each. That way we can mount our longest telephoto on one body, a telephoto zoom like the EF 100-400 or 70-200 on the second body, and then a wide-angle zoom lens on the third body. That way we are more likely to be ready for unexpected opportunities, and we can make the most of any sighting without having to move around too much ourselves. We also can avoid dust, moisture and wear and tear on our gear a bit more if we are not changing lenses back and forth in the field. For this reason we have quite a good collection of modern Canon bodies.

So whilst it would be great to just have 6 of 1DX bodies for our wildlife photography, lots of factors mitigate against that - high cost, bulk, weight, batteries etc. We each own a single 1DX, and then make use of cameras in 5D range as well as the 7Dmk2 (and the 80D) but the 6Dmk2 looks as if it is going to replace the 80D for sure for us. Having all full-frame cameras helps us not get caught out with a crop body camera on a slow lens when the light is low, or similar scenarios...

cheers
Grant

jeffa4444 · Aug 15, 2017

I wonder how we would have responded to such a natural disaster. Sony are the world leaders in sensor design & manufacture currently and they turn up across so many industries its a position they have planned & fought for.

Jack Douglas · Aug 14, 2017

Isaacheus said:
Jack Douglas said:

This is just a casual uninformed thought. Is it possible that with sensor development Canon might experiment with lower level cameras to see the +,- and public reaction with the particular trade-offs they have made, and we know there are always trade offs?

A recent observation by another member of the 1DX2's great high ISO capability made me think of the D5 and how Nikon was "forced" to trade off low ISO DR to compete with Canon.

Personally, when I hear field tests confirming the 6D2 has good high ISO, I'm thrilled since I have had the 6D practically glued to 1250 and would have loved higher ISO quality for my wildlife shooting. Canon knows we're not all dedicated landscapers.

Jack

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Have the reports been for improvement in high iso or just got results at high iso. A number of the ones I've seen state that it is as good as the 6d, but I haven't seen thing suggesting better, and one or two have shown potentially worse performance (raws rather than out of camera jpeg, I believe the newer camera is better for the jpegs). If the results show an improvement of say a close to a stop around 1600 - 12800, that would make the lack of dr improvement at iso 100 far more understable

From comments, I understand the noise is more easily dealt with and that's aided by 6 more MPs, which isn't exactly trivial. I sold the 6D not because of any dissatisfaction with it's high ISO performance but because I appreciate all the great features added to an already very good camera. I don't see why the features aren't valued more but the whiners got the jump and rained on the party and spread discontent.

Jack

JoFT · Aug 14, 2017

Zeiss was so nice to send me the brand new Milvus 1.4/35 mm for review purposes. I did review the Milvus 85 f1.4 as well as the 50mm f1.4. Both are excellent glass and I guess the people like the way how I do the reviews...

To have a lens just of 2 weeks is a very short period of time. And the battle is pretty hard, since the new L-glass from Canon is an excellent performer which does not let too much open for improvement....

So I made some comparison shots, the usual stuff what you do. And I took all 3 lenses on a boat trip with friends - just to get a feeling how to work with the lens.The main findings

The Milvus is an precision instrument. more than any other lens.
focusing manual focusing lenses is much more enjoyable in mirrorless bodies like the M5 (which is a remarkable and lovable camera by the way)
And finally I made one interesting shot I wanted to show you here -and which has simps blown me away...

In this image the Is-lens is left, the Milvus in the middle and the L-glass is on the right. The shots were taken with the M5 and the speedlite off camera with a round flash beauty dish...

Do you agree: the Zeiss Mil's shot is much more vivid than the other ones....

More you find in my blog under http://bit.ly/2wYqTsZ

jolyonralph · Aug 14, 2017

I actually went and got a 15-45 to see whether it was just a bad copy that put me off when I used it on the M3 a while back.

And when using the new one on the M6 I have to say it's not so bad after all. Happy to admit I was wrong about this one.

Drainpipe · Aug 13, 2017

Khristo said:
Very good work!
Number 6 looks like the eyes have pupils. Is that a reflection of your lens?

Yes! So I just switched to a new diffusion setup, and that is the result. You can see the same reflection in the eyes of the yellowish jumping spider.

MrFotoFool · Aug 13, 2017

Three years ago I did a week in Everglades area in summer. Everyone there said "you should come in winter when there is more wildlife (meaning migratory birds)." I spent three nights in Everglades City and did dawn and dusk/night drives through Big Cypress Preserve looking for panthers, to no avail. I saw deer a couple mornings in one forested area along the dirt road, but they were very skittish. Alligators of course are easy to see. Main highlight was probably American crocodile on the boat tour that runs out of Flamingo Visitor Center in the south of Everglades National Park. Also good views of osprey on this tour. I would highly recommend that one. The other part of the park is Shark Valley for which you take a tram, but that one was basically a bust for wildlife and not recommended. Red shouldered hawks (I think that is what they were called) were fairly common throughout the area. If you really want Florida panther, you will have to shoot it in captivity. I got good shots at Flamingo Gardens (near Miami) but after my visit Miami MetroZoo opened a new Everglades expansion with them as well. Jacksonville Zoo has a decent exhibit also. At Crandon Park (on an island across from downtown Miami), the sandhill cranes were so tame you could almost pet them. Also lots of introduced iguanas at Crandon (not the huge green iguana species you see elsewhere in south Florida but a smaller species with dark bands). Crandon also has signs to watch for American crocodile but I did not see any.

Macoose · Aug 12, 2017

ahsanford said:
Had a lovely but all too short trip. Just got back.

Still, that is a lovely shot. Glad you had a good time.

Macoose

BeenThere · Aug 12, 2017

GMCPhotographics said:
Zeidora said:

I installed the S screen in my 5DsR from focusingscreen.com, no problems at all. It comes with some shims in case focus is off. While I agree that the post-5D2 focus screen situation is lamentable, there are workarounds.

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The only problems is that different screens can affect the metering. The camera's meter is in the prism which is post screen. The 5D2 and 6D have options in the menu to adjust the meter in darker conditions according to which screen is fitted. The 5D3/5/SR don't have that menu option.

How about using +1/3 exposure compensation, or is it -1/3, anyway, whatever corrects the error. Not too hard to remember?

privatebydesign · Aug 12, 2017

Mt Spokane Photography said:
This is one year old news, its well known what happened to camera production after the earthquake.

But it is recently released video, so some might find it interesting. I got notification of the video release in several news feeds but haven't watched it.

Woody · Aug 12, 2017

rrcphoto said:
however it's not entirely accurate because you are comparing CIPA shipped units versus Canon *sold* units.

Ooops. Didn't notice that. Implies if we go strictly by shipment numbers, Canon's market shares are probably much higher than 44%.

Valvebounce · Aug 11, 2017

Re: Sigma Warns of Lens Aberration Correction Bug with Select Sigma Lenses and Canon EOS 6D Mark II,

Hi hne.
Good point re the older bodies not knowing about new lenses, I guess my supposition about unused codes causing harm was wrong.
Maybe canon know how to get their new lenses to tell older bodies what they are and what is required of the body to a level commensurate with the intellectual ability of each body, they are after all mini computers that communicate with each other!
Maybe Σ hasn't reverse engineered that part correctly?
On the other hand Σ don't spoof Canon lens ID's to get the lens corrections ;D, we know they don't work :

, so they must spoof the ID's for some other reason leaving AF and IS parameters as the likely reasons, using unassigned ID's must have some issue or they would likely use them. Maybe the hazard with unused codes is that Canon may use that code next for a lens with completely different requirements from the Σ lens that is using it? Imagine what problems that could cause!

Cheers, Graham.

hne said:
Valvebounce said:

Hi weixing.
My understanding is that Sigma (and other 3rd party manufacturers?) use a code for a lens (not necessarily in the same focal length range?) that has similar drive requirements for the AF and IS systems so that the camera drives these systems at the desired rates?
Using an unallocated number might result in the body identifying the lens as "no lens attached" or even worse, driving the focus system in to the end of the travel at full speed due to not having any parameters set?
I'm not certain of any of this hence marking them as questions so that hopefully one or more of the knowledgeable members will correct or verify my understanding of the situation.

Cheers, Graham.

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I think you've got that wrong. If the camera had to know something about the lens so as not to drive the AF at full speed into the end (and if that was actually potentially damaging for the lens), we would be warned about having to upgrade firmware in cameras before mounting new lenses on old cameras. How many of the lenses in my signature do you think would be harmed if I mounted them to my old announced-1990 EOS 1000 (original Rebel in the US)? My guess is zero. Of all the lenses I own, only the 50/1.8 II is old enough to have been announced the same year as or earlier than the EOS 1000.

Lens aberration correction is using data stored in the body, most probably looked up by lens code. The lens codes used by Sigma/Tamron/Cosina/... are only some times values for similar Canon lenses. For example, the 35Art uses a 17-35/2.8 code and the 18-35Art uses the 85/1.2L code: https://sno.phy.queensu.ca/~phil/exiftool/TagNames/Canon.html#LensType
Modern cameras are delivered with profiles for a bizarre number of lenses. My 5DmkIV was delivered with all profiles known to the canon lens registration utility installed.

Somewhere I once found a page with detailed protocol information written by someone who had painstakingly reverse-engineered quite a bit of the EF lens protocol as a hobby project. The lens has to be surprisingly smart for a late 1980s protocol. The camera body tells the lens to refocus a number of steps in a direction and can then query the new distance (for some newer lenses, list current as of ETTL-II introduction in 2008 here: http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/eosfaq/ettl2.html )

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