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mackguyver · Feb 3, 2017

My unit just shipped from B&H today so I guess a new shipment finally hit the US. It's been a long wait and I hope it's worth it...

DaveWales · Feb 3, 2017

I was just doing a little bit of research for an upcoming trip and deciding which lens,TC and body combinations I would use and to do so referred to the camera manual on AF performance. I came up with some interesting facts which lead me to think that the manuals( which I downloaded from Canon' website) are inaccurate.
The manual suggests a 70-200f2.8 Mk2 mounted on a 7D2 would produce 45 cross-type and another 20 standard AF points.
The much more recent 1DX2 would have only 21 cross-type and 40 standard AF points. That was a surprise to me given the performance of the 1DX2.
I then looked at the performance of the 100-400 Mk2 with a 1.4TC added. According to the 7D2 manual you would have one centre point cross-type and 4 surrounding standard points. Look through the viewfinder (with the lens attached) at the illuminated points and indeed that is all you can get however, according to the 1DX2 manual you should get 1 centre cross-type and 8 standard others.In actual fact you can push the AF point around all 61 available ones so the manual is inaccurate.
Canon are certainly under selling the performance of the 100-400Mk2 on a 1DX2 and in fact I wonder if the information in the 1DX2 manual is just copied from the 1DX with no reference to the improved performance with all lens and TC combinations.
Other areas of the manual are updated but I wonder if there are more gaping errors, particularly ones that might influence future purchases of lenses in particularly.
I am reading it right am I not?

cayenne · Feb 3, 2017

Oh thanks!!

Lemme to look for that!!!

C

Christo · Feb 3, 2017

I am living in South Africa and do a lot of wildlife and birds. I had both the 7DII and 5DIII. From my personal experience is the 5DIII much better than the 7DII. Firstly during the golden hours when the real stunning wildlife photos opportunities arise, action happen, is the noise of the 7DII just to much, up to ISO 1000 is the limit for me on the 7DII. I can shoot my 5DIII up to ISO2500 with very good results. I also found the focus of my copy of the 7DII inconsistent, I did micro focus adjustment on all my lenses 3 times to make sure it is correct (500F4, 100-400II, 70-200IS II and 1.4XIII). I know quite a few people complaining about the same thing although others are very happy with their 7DII. When shooting the two cameras side by side the keeper rate of the 5DIII is always better. Due to the smaller pixels of the 7DII making the lenses work harder can the 5DIII be cropped to the same size as the 7DII without loosing a lot. Some scientific tests I saw showed the best you can do with a crop sensor is about 1.2X (not X1.6) better than a full frame at low ISO from a image quality point of view. You also have to increase the shutter speed by the crop factor of the 7DII over the 5DIII because of the smaller pixels from equal sharp images (Problems in low light). The shutter speed of the 5DIII is only 6 FPS and the 7DII 10 FPS that can make a difference at the decisive moment but if you don't earn your income from sport or wildlife photography is the amount of shots you miss not a big problem. My biggest problem with the 5DIII is the buffer size of about 6 RAW shots, the best is to use the fastest CF cards available and do not insert a SD card if you want the biggest buffer size. As far as I know is the buffer size limited by the slowest card in the 5DIII camera.

I bite the bullet and bought a secondhand 1DX and sold the 7DII, it is like black and white, focus is accurate and consistent and the high ISO performance excellent. I also have experience with the 5DIV and it is an excellent camera for wildlife, very, very good focusing, large enough buffer size, not as heavy as the 1DX and about the same price as IDX second hand.

I never earn the 1DIV but a believe it is a excellent very reliable camera but maintenance my become a problem in the future.

My pick will be two 5DIII or a 1DX/5DIV with a cheep second backup body but every persons photographic stile differs as well as their needs.

Alex_M · Feb 2, 2017

DxO testing does not account for the longitudinal CA being more pronounced with Sigma. Not a problem for studio shooters (the lens primary designation anyway), but could present an issue for outdoors. not too bad though.

Jopa said:
I'm wondering why no 5dsr results? Do they afraid to give Canon a higher "score" because the lens probably resolves way too much?
https://www.dxomark.com/Lenses/Sigma/Sigma-85mm-F14-DG-HSM-A-Nikon-mounted-on-Nikon-D800E__814

Also not sure how do they calculate the CA. It's much more noticeable than the Otus 85 which is measured to have a higher level than the Sigma (3nm vs 2nm).

Crosswind · Feb 2, 2017

Hi and sorry for digging out this older conversation, but my question fits exactly in here, so I didn't want to start a new topic.

For example; when I buy a Canon 35mm f/2.0 IS USM, and mount it onto my EOS M5 (via adapter), then I will basically have the f.o.v. of a classic ~50mm prime on a FF camera - but will the image stabilizer inside the lens also recognize that it is working on an APS-C body and therefore amplify/increase the effectiveness of its stabilization levels (because of the crop factor) - so that it matches the behavior of an image stabilizer inside a regular 50mm prime on FF?

My concern is, that I'd loose a bit of the stabilization-advantage because I'm not using it on FF for which this lens (and its IS) is designed. With my M5, having a ~3x higher pixel density than my old 6D, means that shaking is much more visible, so I thought the stabilizer should compensate for that fact. But I'm not sure if that's actually the case.

Thanks in advance for your reply.

jeffa4444 · Feb 2, 2017

Too busy putting prices up in Sweden & Britain

mistaspeedy · Feb 2, 2017

Would a 4K C100 mark III change things for you?

Mt Spokane Photography · Feb 2, 2017

Stewart K said:
Here's the video I found, it appears to be working well.

https://youtu.be/Af-tXwXAzIY

Cheers 8)

There are three screws, not one. Locktite should not be necessary, but a JIS not Phillips screwdriver is needed to get them tight.

Putting locktite in the innards of a lens can be asking for trouble, its just a really bad idea.

awair · Feb 2, 2017

You should definitely take the charger, plus there are restrictions on spare batteries for air travel.

You'll need to put all batteries in your carry-on bag, not checked baggage.

Batteries for the 1DX are within the permitted power range - I'll check back with the exact wording & reference.

----edit----
http://www.iata.org/whatwedo/cargo/dgr/Pages/dgr-guidance.aspx
http://www.iata.org/whatwedo/cargo/dgr/Documents/passenger-provisions-table-23A-en.pdf

and note the restriction (max 2) for spare "medium-size" batteries (100-160 Wh):
http://www.iata.org/whatwedo/cargo/dgr/Documents/LithiumBattery_PassengerFlyer.jpg

----edit 2----
According to my calculations (please double-check or correct):
The batteries for the 1DX & Mk II are approximately 27 & 30 Wh, respectively.

tr573 · Feb 1, 2017

AlanF said:
tr573 said:

Kit Lens Jockey said:

Like the topic says... Is there any setting or any button I can push or set up on the 5D4 in manual shooting mode to quickly toggle between a certain manually set ISO, and auto ISO? Sometimes I'm shooting in an environment where there is generally a good ISO that I have set, but something will suddenly change, lighting wise, and it would be nice to just hit a button and toggle to auto ISO, then hit it again and return to the ISO I was just at. It's a little slow and cumbersome to scroll all the way through the ISO scale to get to auto ISO in this circumstance, then scroll all the way back to get to the ISO I was at before.

Thanks.

Click to expand...

Register/recall shooting function? it's in the customizing camera section of the manual, around pg 500

Click to expand...

+1
Set it up in M with your desired fixed iso, go to "Custom Shooting Mode" in the yellow menus and "register" in C1. Then change to auto iso and register in C2. Check "autoupdate" so it registers any change in the manually set iso.

I actually meant the custom shooting function you can pull up with a button (* or AF ON), since op wanted a button quickly rather than flipping the mode dial. You can set a custom ISO, SS, aperture etc to recall with a button press

JPAZ · Feb 1, 2017

Thanks. I'll give the toothbrush a try.

JPAZ

Mt Spokane Photography · Feb 1, 2017

With the high speeds and high capacity, I wonder about heating of the card. I thought this was a issue with high density memory, its more difficult to dissipate heat. Obviously, its not the issue that it used to be.

Hector1970 · Feb 1, 2017

I'd agree about the silent mode.
It's louder than the 5D3 , 5DSR and 7DII.
It's a bit unsubtle for quiet moments in a Wedding or theatre work.
No idea if anything could be done about it.
Bubble wrap perhaps.

rrcphoto · Feb 1, 2017

Woody said:
From page 5 of http://www.canon.com/ir/conference/pdf/conf2016e-sum.pdf:

"The interchangeable-lens camera market for the full year was only down 9% to 11.5 million units, despite the temporary shortage of parts caused by the Kumamoto earthquake. This represents the first time in three years that the market contracted at a single digit rate.

As for our full-year unit sales, in addition to growing sales of new DSLRs and mirrorless cameras, we benefitted from the shortage of parts that impacted our competitors. As a result, our unit sales increased 2% to 5.67 million."

The above translates into 49.3% worldwide market shares for Canon in interchangeable lens cameras.

One word. WOW!

But this may just be a one-time thing due to shortage of parts for Canon's competitors as a result of the Kumamoto earthquake.

hitting a 50% marketshare was most likely certainly due to their competition, hitting their sales targets was probably not due to the competition as much.

Mt Spokane Photography · Jan 31, 2017

tpatana said:
USB dock can do the AFMA even if your body doesn't.

For two different camera bodies? The subject line says he wants to match two camera bodies.

Its probably a lost cause, bodies vary as do lenses, so a lens that is optimal for two very different bodies in unlikely.

Jopa · Jan 31, 2017

That wasn't salt, that is cocaine. That's why it's expensive.

Jan 31, 2017

privatebydesign said:
For instance if you are light painting or doing real estate 'mood light' multi layered style shooting it is the cheapest, fastest and easiest way to trigger the camera and the flashes and get the light where you want it.
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Certainly...I've used it for macro shooting of irregularly-shaped reflective subjects, where I set up the camera on a tripod and frame the subject, then the lighting is a bit of trial and error.

Crosswind · Jan 30, 2017

Bennymiata said:
If you're looking for a replacement for the SL1, check out the M5.

Ahhhhm... I'd basically agree, but the price difference is a bit too gigantic to say that the M5 can be a replacement. And not to forget the specs difference between them two.

There is no real "replacement" yet, and probably never will.

I have to say that the M5 is the best camera I've ever had (coming from the 6D and jumped back to APS-C, and I do not regret it). If you are looking for a small but still ergonomic camera (some here believe you can't have both), you guys should definitely check it out, if the price tag doesn't scare you.

bholliman · Jan 30, 2017

I currently have 2 Canon LP-E6N batteries for my 5DsR and 2 if fine. The only time in the past year that I was down to less than 50% on my spare was during our vacation to Hawaii on a day when I was shooting quite a bit of birds in flight. Normally, I almost never need to use my spare battery for day outings.

For my M5, I currently have 2 LP-E17's and that probably is not enough. I'm still learning the camera, but I got well into my spare during a day outing in December and was getting nervous to the point I was limiting my shooting somewhat.

The answer for the OP will depend on their shooting style, but I think for most people 2-3 batteries will be enough for a DSLR.

Ozarker · Jan 30, 2017

Can't be a valid poll. The iPhone obviously wasn't included in the survey.

FramerMCB · Jan 30, 2017

Re: Brand New Pentax KP DSLR Coming Shortly

Mt Spokane Photography said:
It would be nice if camera makers used a standard repeatable test for ISO that could be used for comparison between different manufacturers. I'll be looking at RAW test shots as they become available. I'd lay odds that there is no miracle that produced a sensor with that kind of ISO rating.

Agreed. A+. However, have you seen any photo results from people shooting with the newer Pentax K-1? That camera, Pentax's (Ricoh) first FF digital, seems to be a legitimate, well-thought-out-and-delivered contender for either a Pro's or serious hobbyists $$$. For sure, there is not the lens catalog available that there is for Canon, Nikon, or a few of the mirrorless & 4/3rds systems, but there are some very good lenses available. This new model here looks intriguing - aside from the Sensor/ISO sensitivity claims.

However it shakes out, these are great times to be living in photography wise! With the various manufacturers offering this or that improvement over the competition with each new offering. Sometimes there only incremental or "taste"/preference oriented but still, fun times!

dslrdummy · Jan 30, 2017

AlanF said:
We are going to Mysore in a month's time and will have several days for sightseeing and birdwatching. Please let me know of good places for both.
Alan

Kabini Wildlife Sanctuary is worth a visit for birds and mammals but it might be a bit far for you - 95kms from Mysore - and really requires an overnight stay to make the most of it.
I love Bangalore for street photography - perfect for your m5 if you are taking it. Commercial Street is paradise for this, with so much happening and very safe.

Luds34 · Jan 30, 2017

Cory said:
I think you all did it; hence the magic of obsessing and constantly asking questions that barely make sense.
My 200 2.8 really comes in handy at times, but mostly collects dust so I think I can spend not too much (if anything through selling the dust collectors, 70D and EF-S lens) and end up with a 6D, 35 2.0 IS, 85 1.8 and 135 2.0.
I think I'm gonna do that.

Well, I'm probably not as picky/elitist as the super tech types that spend a lot of time on these types of forums, yet I like/appreciate a good kit that is the right fit for one's shooting. I shoot a very similar kit (with additional options/lenses) as I have a 6D, 35 f/1.4 Sigma Art, 85 f/1.8, and 135 f/2 and all 3 lenses are an excellent fit. The 35mm is by far my most used lens while the 85 and 135 are both in my top 5 for sure (maybe even #2 and #3).

AdamBotond · Jan 29, 2017

fentiger said:
Static electricity?? mirror flapping up and down 12x second.

i have the dx2 and no dust spots yet, so maybe canon have done something about it, or just lucky!

I was assuming something more specific. 1D IV has more than 10 fps, similar built and sealing, yet it looks "dustproof" compared to 1D X. Bryan at TDP also mentioned the 1D X being a dust sucker compared to prodecessors. Static electricity... it could be.

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