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tpatana · Apr 25, 2017

YuengLinger said:
Curious: How old is it and approximately how many times have you flashed it? (Maybe LR would help with an estimate?)

Also, how much would you be willing to pay Canon to fix it if home remedies don't work?

Wish I could help, but the only time I had similar behavior was with a fairly new 600ex-rt that slammed to the ground while I was running with it in my hand. It would power on but not flash. Canon charged me about $150. Wish now I could remember what exactly they repaired.

It's some 5-6 years already. Not going to pay Canon to fix, I'll open it myself and if something obvious is broken/loose I'll fix. If not, I'll probably find another used one somewhere.

~3 years ago the bulb exploded while shooting (full power for quite a while), I bought new bulb from Canon and replaced it. Probably shot ~50k with the flash since, so maybe it was just time to die.

600EX has same bulb, it basically adds the radio (which I don't need) and slightly better zoom I guess so they go 580 -> 600. For that increase I'm not planning to pay much, so if I found used 600 for <$250 I might get one but more likely used 580-II for <$200.

chrysoberyl · Apr 25, 2017

At B&H. Just 45 days after I received my copy.

TWI by Dustin Abbott · Apr 25, 2017

ahsanford said:
Is the f/2.8 better in other ways? It is APO? Is it much lighter?

- A

It is APO. It is actually quite light for a Zeiss at just over 600g. I understand why they went with f/2.8 (and it may just be the right decision), but it does make them vulnerable to those who will just choose a zoom instead.

Ozarker · Apr 25, 2017

Maximilian said:
CanonFanBoy said:

... first shots with my 35mm f/1.4L II. Sold a beloved guitar to get the lens.

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I hope, you still have one to play.

Grandchild on the way.

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Best wishes for the mother and child.
I'm sure you all will have a wonderful time as soon as he/she is there

Still have my Yamaha. Unfortunately I sinned and sold my Martin. Fortunately, I have never learned to play. So while I will miss holding her and sniffing the sound hole, the lens will get better used.

I sniffed the Yamaha sound hole... it just smells like glue.

Thanks for the well wishes.

Grant Atkinson · Apr 24, 2017

sanj said:
Something about the way you talk, it is very endearing and pleasant. Totally non presumptuous.

Don't know if I am expressing it correctly, just that you come across as a kind soul.

Appreciate that Sanj

ahsanford · Apr 24, 2017

Umm...
https://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2017/04/lensrentals-reviews-the-new-sigma-135mm-f1-8-art-series-lens/

Lovely review, but I have more questions than answers at this point. Anyone else find a comment (or three) that was somewhat off-target?

- A

Eldar · Apr 24, 2017

That guy is totally intolerable. I get a headache after 20 seconds. Life is too short to waste it on someone like him.

Mt Spokane Photography · Apr 24, 2017

mitchel2002 said:
the question now stands will canon turn there R&D to cameras or the surveillance field

R&D for sensors potentially benefits all sensors, new design techniques, new manufacturing processes, better lenses, these things can apply across the board.

Even R&D in medical imaging can benefit, a lot of that is in the electronics and software for ultrasound imaging. Canon has been in both of these fields for a long time. If you look at patents published weekly, most are for printers with cameras, and medical / surveillance being about equal.

Roo · Apr 23, 2017

Valvebounce said:
Interesting survey, especially as someone here confessed to being a technology snob (from your definition, - using knowledge of technology to make others feel dumb) ???

I know one of those people but then he wouldn't be on this forum as he has a distinct hatred of Canon/Nikon and any other company that markets "full frame" cameras. He is constantly going on about how the features of his m4/3 camera save him "83%" of his time in setting up a shot...it's just a pity he doesn't use the time saved to think about his composition as they are mostly rubbish! He especially loves the camera's "live composite" mode but I tell him there are a couple too many vowels in the second word. ;D

Good24 · Apr 23, 2017

Really, I get to be the one to start this thread? I bought this lens a while back but only really took it out and tested it for the second time today. I like the results. My skill level has room for improvement in using AI Servo but where I had good technique (keeping the focus points on the same point on the subject) I had good results (see sample 2 below). I was also impressed with the closeness of focus at 18mm. All shots taken with a 7D Mark II at ISO 400.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/142011376@N03/albums/72157681140534210

Example at 135mm:

Untitled on Flickr

Example of AI Servo (subject running straight at camera) and high speed shutter mode:

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Example at 18mm (subject approx. 18 inches from lens):

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Example of creamy f/5.6 bokeh:

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Valvebounce · Apr 23, 2017

Hi Folks.
Not sure this is the right place for sharing this subject, but I didnt know where else to put it.
If anyone else has a better idea for location or knows where there is already a thread please speak up.

Nieces playing with bubbles and skipping (or Jumping rope? Is that the correct usage?)

Angela (my Partner) playing with bubbles!

4X3Z5595_DxO by Graham Stretch, on Flickr

Rosie with bubbles.

4X3Z5613_DxO by Graham Stretch, on Flickr

Emily Skipping

4X3Z5622_DxO by Graham Stretch, on Flickr

Emily

4X3Z5624_DxO by Graham Stretch, on Flickr

Rosie

4X3Z5631_DxO by Graham Stretch, on Flickr

Rosie

4X3Z5638_DxO by Graham Stretch, on Flickr

Angela and Rosie swinging the rope Emily skipping

4X3Z5642_DxO by Graham Stretch, on Flickr

If anyone has pictures of their family children (young or older

) in action shots please feel free to join in.

Cheers, Graham.
Edit.
I removed the original posting and reposted as I realised I had the wrong sized (huge) images linked, sorry. :-[

Talys · Apr 23, 2017

I will never own one, but these look so cool

Ozarker · Apr 23, 2017

retroreflection said:
I would also challenge you on missing the shot because you can't get the step down rings off. Shouldn't you power through without the filter?

When my 82mm circular polarizer is stuck to a filter ring and the shot requires that I use a 6 stop ND filter in the middle of the day like below... no, I can't just power through.

Yes, I could take a snapshot, but the effect wouldn't be nice.

YuengLinger · Apr 22, 2017

It's the controversy. That's what we don't like about it.

YuengLinger · Apr 22, 2017

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) has helped untold millions. In terms of cost efficiency, it is probably the most effective rehabilitation program ever devised.

Why mess with success?

The crusades some people waste their time with are as silly as ice cream with mustard and sawdust on it.

LetTheRightLensIn · Apr 22, 2017

rrcphoto said:
RickSpringfield said:

tron said:

Nakean said:

Chaitanya said:

As usual ML proving canon is doing everything to protect higher end cameras. Also if that firmware works, value of 5D mk3 on used market will go up.

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Lol, you're funny. I don't disagree the protect their cine line but to point to a firmware update that isn't production proven, Only films for seconds at a time and has come 5 years after a camera's release is pretty hilarious!

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I think it is more than obvious that the "5 years after" is due to the slight detail that they did not have the inside information that Canon has for ... their own products.

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I think all of the above is giving Canon waaaaaaay too much credit.

If Canon is anything like other behemoth companies they probably have a very narrow idea what is 'possible' with their hardware until they see the results first hand and release the hardware it into the wild. I'd also be shocked if they did any kind of 'audible' late in the hardware or software/firmware pre-production cycle. UI tweaks from Canon tester feedback, sure. 4K after planning to release 1080p ... no chance.

They already know what will or will not be included in the 5DSR Mark II, the 5D Mark V, and the 1DX Mark III. We just won't know until its too late too make changes.

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if it's also like most other companies, the firmware developers probably have a very short window in which to work on each camera specifically, so they have more the blinders on to what the hardware may accomplish or may not.

also everything has to be tested thoroughly, then translated to multiple languages, manuals created,etc.

let's assume the average time in development is 2 or so years, that means at any one particular point in time there's 6-8 DSLR's, 2-3 MILC's and probably around 3-5 P&S cameras. Their involvement in each camera may be measured in terms of months.

the ML group had 5+ years to look through the 5D .. yes, they have less assets and less information to what the hardware does or can do, but they also have zero time constraints.

doing it on your free time with no insider info turns 5+ years of ML time into like 3-4 months of Canon engineering time, if even

Mt Spokane Photography · Apr 22, 2017

I'm so glad I don't sink time or money video any longer, any video I do is just minor.

I long ago learned that I could sink a ton of money into gear and find the gear obsoleted in a few years.

EdB · Apr 21, 2017

Also comes with bonus STD of your choice.

applecider · Apr 21, 2017

Re: Sigma Astro-tests 14mm f1.8

Yeah there is another thread here: http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php?topic=32423.0;topicseen
I don't know how to merge them.

unfocused · Apr 21, 2017

Valvebounce said:
Hi unfocused.
Much as I support your call for serious coverage of the industry, I think (though I am not 'in the know') you will find that much as the 'softball' interviewers would like to ask some tougher questions they often (always?) cannot due to their interview questions being screened for compatibility with a company's strategy, stray off the fanboy course too far and there is no coming back!

Cheers, Graham.

unfocused said:

No one seems to be covering the industry in a serious way (and I don't mean softball interviews with company executives, where the interviewers fawn over their subjects and never ask any difficult questions -- there are plenty of those).

Assuming Canon Rumors wants to grow, that seems to me to be a logical and much-needed direction to take.

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Yes. If a company thinks they can dictate the terms of the coverage they will. But, journalists only have themselves to blame if they accept those terms. In the case of what often passes for business journalism, far too many accept the conditions and are content to serve as unpaid publicists. That doesn't mean ethical journalists should stop trying.

Canon Rumors · Apr 21, 2017

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<p><strong>MELVILLE, N.Y., April 20, 2017 </strong>– Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is excited to announce today that its parent company, Canon Inc., has opened the worldwide submission entry period for its 2017 New Cosmos of Photography (40th edition) photo competition. This year’s contest seeks entries depicting new creative photographic expressions that provide a glimpse of the next frontier. Starting in 2015, the contest began to accept digital submissions (both stills and video), to encourage more original forms of photographic expression.</p>
<p>Entries for the 2017 New Cosmos of Photography will be accepted between today and June 8<sup>th</sup>, 2017 and the Excellence Award Selection Committee will meet in July to choose seven Excellence Award winners and fourteen Honorable Mention Award winners. Later, in November, the Grand Prize selection committee is scheduled to meet to select one Grand Prize winner from among the seven Excellence Award-winning entries.</p>
<p>The grand prize winner will receive 1 million JPY (Approximately $9176.00 US Dollars), a Canon EOS DSLR camera and the opportunity to hold a solo exhibit at the exhibition of the Tokyo Photographic Art Museum from October 21<sup>st</sup>– November 12<sup>th</sup>, 2017. Additionally, to encourage the continued pursuit of their creative endeavors, 2017 Excellence Award and Honorable Mention Award winners will also receive prize money and the opportunity to display their work at this year’s exhibition of winning entries.</p>
<p>For additional information about the New Cosmos of Photography competition, visit the New Cosmos of Photography homepage at: <a href="http://global.canon/en/newcosmos/" target="blank"><b>global.canon./en/newcosmos</b></a></p>
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Canon Rumors · Apr 21, 2017

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<em>Sigma introduces brand new Sigma Cine FF High Speed 14mm T2 and 135mm T2 Prime Lenses</em></p>
<p><strong>April 20, 2017</strong> – Sigma Corporation of America, a leading DSLR lens, camera, flash and accessory manufacturer, today announced its brand new Cine FF High Speed 14mm T2 and 135mm T2 prime lenses and new Cine Prime and Zoom product options.</p>
<p>Sigma is expanding its Cine Prime line to include two brand new lenses: the Sigma Cine FF High Speed 14mm T2 and the Sigma Cine FF High Speed 135mm T2. The high-performance Sigma Cine Prime product line, which now includes the following focal lengths and apertures – 14mm T2, 20mm T1.5, 24mm T1.5, 35mm T1.5, 50mm T1.5, 85mm T1.5 and 135mm T2 – is compatible with the latest full-frame camera sensor technology. Compact in design, the Cine Prime line offers outstanding optical performance and is ready for higher resolution shooting (up to 6K-8K). Both the 14mm T2 and 135mm T2, along with the previously announced Sigma Cine Prime and Zoom lenses, will be available for test-shooting at the Sigma NAB booth C11525.</p>
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<p>In addition to this expansion of its Cine Lens Prime line, Sigma is now offering customers the option to order Cine lenses in <strong>metric or imperial measurements</strong> as well as <strong>standard or full luminous paint on markings</strong>. Existing customers who wish to swap from one measurement system to the other can do so for a paid fee.</p>
<p>Also, Sigma is now offering its sought-after <strong>Mount Conversion Services</strong> for the Cine lens customers. The highly successful program ensures continued return on investment for customers, allowing them to convert their lenses to and from EF and E mounts.</p>
<p>You can read the full Sigma announcement including tech specs <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/hvmp8m3qxo9wrh8/PR_EN_SIGMA_cine_lens_0417.pdf?dl=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a> as well as download the new Sigma Cine 14mm T2 and 135mm T2 product images <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/sh/3bvei77exa4vmxv/AAB173cvG0Luon8eXuhgO-qja?dl=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.</p>
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HarryFilm · Apr 20, 2017

Valvebounce said:
Hi Harry.
I only see two problems with this philosophy, paramedics are trained to ignore those making the most noise and concentrate on the quiet ones whilst the police are trained to concentrate on the noisy ones and the quiet ones are paid much less attention.
Good luck on your way through life.

Cheers, Graham.

HarryFilm said:

privatebydesign said:

Why shout "UNSHARP MASK" and "SMARTPHONE"? That isn't a sign of coffee in your keyboard that would be random.

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I subscribe to the personal motto of WINNING BY YELLING!
If it ain't LOUD or BBBBB IIIIII GGGGGG !!!!!!! with LOTS !!!!!!!
of Exclamation Points !!!! it ain't worth YELLING ABOUT!!!!

See this commercial on HOW TO WIN AT YELLING!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tbxq0IDqD04

;-) ;-) ;-)

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Perhaps the smiley face "Emojie" symbols got lost in translation?
I was trying to be more facetious than arrogant....plus that weblink
to the Brawndo: The Thirst Mutilator commercial is utterly classic!

Valvebounce · Apr 20, 2017

Hi Harry.
Please could you stop randomly hitting return half way through a sentence, IT does NOT make IT easier to read, I find it makes it harder, see my edit! ALSO why do you feel you need TO SHOUT groups of WORDS sporadically THROUGHOUT a sentence?

Start edit.

YES it's nice that Canon fixes things pretty well...BUT...can you FINALLY GIVE US PROS what we WANT!

H.265 4:4:4 16-bits per colour channel (48 bit colour) Video CODEC on Canon C700, Canon C300 Mk2, Canon 1DxMk2 and Canon 5D Mk4 and a Still Photos Based JPEG-2000 Wavelet compression ALSO AT 4:4:4 16-bits per colour channel (48 bit colour).

On ALL cameras output frames sizes should be user-selectable but ALWAYS USING Lanczos-3 or Lanczos-5 based image resampling with a USER-SELECTABLE AMOUNT of "UnSharp Mask" filter added AFTER resizing to enhance sharpness of object edges only!

DO THIS CANON VERY SOON NOW or my money will be going for multiple SONY A9's and multiple F65 CineAlta cameras!
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Cheers, Graham.

HarryFilm said:
YES it's nice that Canon fixes things pretty well...BUT...can you
FINALLY GIVE US PROS what we WANT!

H.265 4:4:4 16-bits per colour channel (48 bit colour) Video CODEC
on Canon C700, Canon C300 Mk2, Canon 1DxMk2 and Canon 5D Mk4
and a Still Photos Based JPEG-2000 Wavelet compression ALSO AT
4:4:4 16-bits per colour channel (48 bit colour).

On ALL cameras output frames sizes should be user-selectable
but ALWAYS USING Lanczos-3 or Lanczos-5 based image resampling
with a USER-SELECTABLE AMOUNT of "UnSharp Mask" filter added
AFTER resizing to enhance sharpness of object edges only!

DO THIS CANON VERY SOON NOW
or my money will be going for multiple
SONY A9's and multiple F65 CineAlta cameras!

transpo1 · Apr 20, 2017

bsbeamer said:
The actual announcement from Canon is for LOG feature to be added for $100 in July. No mentions of crop factor changes or additional features.

Maybe they will show a 5DC at NAB?

One can always dream- but I'm afraid that with Canon, it's just a dream

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