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Jack Douglas · Jan 24, 2017

arbitrage, appreciate your observations and feedback.

Jack

ExodistPhotography · Jan 24, 2017

Re: Canon U.S.A. to Display Large Format Solutions for Fine Art Photography at West Coast Art & Fram

So we're to pay for them to advertise to us... :-\

Mikehit · Jan 24, 2017

The only reason I would consider buying a drone is to scout locations for landscape photography - climb a big hill to check the view? Nope send up a drone before expending the energy.

TWI by Dustin Abbott · Jan 24, 2017

JP4DESIGNZ said:
I'd love to see a full comparison between the Canon EF-M 18-150mm and the Tamron EF-M 18-200mm!

If I choose to purchase an M5 for myself I'll definitely do that comparison. At the moment, though, I've got to send everything back (I receive loaners from either manufacturers or retailers for my reviews).

AE-1Burnham · Jan 24, 2017

jebrady03 said:
AE-1Burnham said:

PERHAPS this is the first full-frame EF-M "L" lens, a double firsting of sorts...?!

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Not quite sure what it says about me but when I read this my brain didn't see the "r" in one of those words and I thought "wow... Getting really graphic with the voicing of our displeasure over price, aren't we?"

...in-line with some of the other not-hidden-innuendo in this thread I may have led you there jebrady. ;-)

neonlight · Jan 23, 2017

"The smaller pixels of APS-C are less forgiving"

Indeed.
I bought my 100-400 I two years before the II appeared. But I would not have been without it for two years, and it can turn in some good quality shots, perhaps needing slightly more favourable conditions.

Snzkgb · Jan 23, 2017

jolyonralph said:
If budget is tight I would suggest the EOS M3 as the best compromise at the moment, especially as you can add the external viewfinder should you need it.

One great advantage of the external viewfinder over the EOS M5 built-in is that you can angle it, it's really very flexible for shooting.

The EOS M5 is a better camera in most respects, but the M3 has a couple of advantages still so I'll keep mine when I get the M5

I think one real advantage of M3 is its price. In any other aspect M5 is better. Especially in AF.

JoFT · Jan 23, 2017

Mt Spokane Photography said:
It all depends on lens sales. If the camera is bought with the kit lens and few owners buy additional lenses, then 3rd party companies will invest in production where they can make a profit. This next year may tell, now that M5's are out. How many will sell, how many extra lenses will be purchased as opposed to using existing lenses with a adapter.

I do hope so... I am astonished: to convert f.i. the Sigma DN Art lenses it should be pretty easy: The flange distance of EOS-M is the same like Sony-E...

rrcphoto · Jan 23, 2017

Dylan777 said:
More than happy to be in minority. It's fun to see canon owners got excited on m5 technology.

With just m1 technology, canon still top 3 in mirrorless. That draws a very clear picture the group canon represents.

Again, while waiting for Canon ff mirrorless MF mirrorless is already here. Have fun in majority

who got that excited about it? it's nice that they improve but most of us are still waiting with bated breath for the 6D Mark II et all moreso than mirrorless.

A7RII? lol. good luck with that, then why are you here?

Crumpton · Jan 23, 2017

I have a similar lens band but from a no-name manufacturer. It works well though.
I ordered mine from BestBuy with a Canon - EF-S 55-250mm. Too bad they does not ship outside of US and I had to use shipw.com package forwarding service to get mine in Europe. However this whole hassle worthed because I managed to get my lens $100 cheaper than here.

JP · Jan 23, 2017

YuengLinger said:
JP said:

scyrene said:

Hey all. This is partly a bit of fun, as I'm well aware you shouldn't let a forum make big decisions for you. However, that being said, I'd like your input...

The question is, is the 200 f/1.8L a good choice for someone who *doesn't* do much portraiture?

I've lusted after it for many years. The other lenses I dreamt of, one by one, I have bought - some of them I subsequently sold. I'm not sentimental and will happily sell something I haven't used enough. The 85L was dreamy but got too little use - a little too bulky, too much CA, and above all, too valuable to keep, when I could spend that on other things. On the other hand, my MP-E will be with me forever.

bla bla bla...

I could sell it and get a new Sigma with cash to spare. But I'll always dream of the Canon 200L f/1.8L. I can't afford its f/2 IS replacement in the foreseeable future. I know the 1.8 has been used for some high end astro projects, and is a superlative portrait lens. But what about the rest of the time? It's front-heavy, and big, but how is it for other uses? Flowers, landscapes, insects, architecture. With an extension tube if necessary.

All thoughts welcome. Thanks!

PS I'm well aware the 1.8 is no longer supported by Canon, and runs the risk of being useless if the AF motor fails (although it can still be sold for parts). But the difference between it and the f/2 is around £2k at present prices.

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I use my 200mm f1.8 for discerning clients... i.e. non soccer mom types... the corporate clients who hire me for my expertise... who don't want some idiot showing up with a pop-up flash on their Rebel... who actually recognize good results.. My 200mm f1.8 is also a sales tool... When I use that lens, people notice that I am the elite Professional.. not the guy with the Sigma who shoots for nothing... and is a weekend warrior..

That aside..... the 200mm f1.8 produces an image like nothing else for corporate clients of mine.... when used in conjunction with a Can 5D3.. The focus is critical... you have to get it right... I usually use mine at f2.0... but I still like to use it at f1.8, and the "Pop" it produces... is unlike anything else available. I can show you examples... many.. maybe if you ask I can put together a private linked URL gallery on my Smugmug for you to see unmarked/ unedited proofs.

I bought mine used from Cham Camera in S. Korea about 10 years ago for 5K.. I had to wire him the money... He was faithful and has also sold two other friends of mine the same lens... I'm happy with mine... It's my fav for portraits.... BUT if you want to save money.... I use the 135mm f2.0 and that is also a great lens... I use it now, in place of my 70-200mm f2.8 IS L..

Don't mean to offend or insult... I just do what I do and say what's on my mind.

Cheers!

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Were you jilted by a "soccer mom"? Wow, what a bitter, ridiculous cheap-shot.

Hence why I normally avoid contributing to topics on these kinds of forums, open to anyone with a camera.. Thank you for reminding me of that..

Cheers!

cani · Jan 21, 2017

At what event would Canon announce this?

NancyP · Jan 20, 2017

Do you need it now and have the cash now? Buy the existing 600 f/4L IS II.
Do you need it now and not have the cash? Rent the existing 600 f/4L IS II.
Do you know that you won't be able to go on the planned trip for 2 or 3 years? You can wait to decide. It might be worthwhile still to rent the existing 600 for a short time so that you know how it handles if you plan to do a lot of hand-held shots.

JoeWhitnallPhotography · Jan 20, 2017

Hi Guys,

New around here and people have suggested i post some photos,

Looking forward to the feedback!!

More Samples of my work taken on both the 1DS Mark iii and 1D mark iii on the following;

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joewhitnallphotography/?hl=en
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JoeWhitnallPhotography/
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvi657v0xi_QNHHIN4kiA8A

Cheers

Joe

YellowJersey · Jan 19, 2017

Thanks to all who replied. This does clarify some things I was a bit unsure about and that the reviews didn't touch on much if at all.

I was particularly curious about how much of an effect the lack of an AA filter has, but it seems like it's not quite as much as what I've read elsewhere.

Despite the fact that we only have rumoured tidbits at the moment, the 6D2 remains the front runner, provided the sensor performs about as well as the 5D4 and there are no deal breakers. I'm only shooting stills, no video, and mostly landscapes, so most of the extras that a more expensive body would come with, like 4k video and a super spiffy autofocus system, are wasted one me. It's kind of coming down to cost, at this point. If a 6D2 is coming in at around $2000 US and I wouldn't use the features that a more expensive body would give me, then the 6D2 is kind of a no-brainer.

Of course, it's not over until the 6D2 and A7III are out and well reviewed.

jblake · Jan 19, 2017

Sporgon said:
jd7 said:

ajfotofilmagem said:

jd7 said:

mrsfotografie said:

Sporgon said:

Disappointed by the reviews, I'm always on the lookout for a lightweight good value lens; this isn't it. The mk 1 version was dire at the long end, this looks to be similar.

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+1. This one's off my list of potentially good lightweight travel lenses. Looks like Tamron will have continuing success selling the 70-300 VD USD.

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Generally agree the new lens is not sounding fantastic, although looking at the TDP IQ comparison test between the new lens and the 70-300L at 300, the new lens seemed pretty close. I was looking on a phone screen though - won't have access to a big screen for a couple of days. Is there a clear IQ difference once you see it on a bigger screen?

Apart from TDP, are there other reviews of the new lens up yet? I didn't spot any when I looked yesterday.

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In fact, the new 70-300 IS ii, compares well against the "L" model at 300mm.

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/ISO-12233-Sample-Crops.aspx?Lens=1077&Camera=979&Sample=0&FLI=4&API=1&LensComp=738&CameraComp=979&SampleComp=0&FLIComp=4&APIComp=0

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Well, if it's optically not too far off the 70-300L, it is starting sound pretty good when you factor in weight and cost as well. Obviously the build quality won't be L, but I might end up a buyer of one of these after all. Will wait for some more reviews though. If I got it it would be for use as a travel telephoto and, sadly, I don't have any trips planned at the moment.

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You could be really disappointed if you think it will be up to the 70-300L. I've used that lens and the USM I non L version and it's like night and day at the longer end. The reviews of the version II are saying it's not that different from the I, and so I guess this is an example of where the-digital-picture crops can be misleading.

That shot of the M5 @ 300 on TDP review is just unacceptable at both f6.3 and 8 IMO. In the U.K. half a grand £ is a fair amount of money, hobby-wise, and my gripe is the fact that you can get an asp-c equivalent fov lens and body that will produce better IQ for the price of this lens. FF should be about better quality output surely ?

The TDP charts are accurate. If you compare the 70-300L and the 70-300 I, both at 300mm, on say the 1Ds III, the image quality is night and day as you say.

But, when you compare the 70-300 II to the 70-300L, the L holds just a slight edge in sharpness at 300mm.

When comparing the 70-300 I vs II on full frame, the mark II is clearly superior through out the entire focal range. I think Mr, Carnathan needs to edit his review of the 70-300 II. He said the mark I was slightly sharper than the mark II is. This is only true on crop bodies (7DII), not on full frame.

I think TDP was looking at the crop results and not the full frame results when he came to his conclusion. His review is in serious error and is quite misleading about the image quality of this new lens, at least on a full frame camera.

TDP needs to review their own test results and edit that review.

rrcphoto · Jan 19, 2017

what in the name of... is the EVF-DC2?

first one is already 2.36mp .. this one seems to be in multiple colors.

To me this means that we're getting an updated M3?

sdz · Jan 19, 2017

bsbeamer said:
sdz said:

Red enables camera users to install the mounts they need. This comes with the absence of AF. One wonders if the users of the C100 need AF?

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RED has been ahead of the curve in product offerings for years. They also come at a high price tag (especially when you need to factor post-production into budget), but compared to ARRI they are relatively moderately priced. Sony has taken up some of this market, but it looks like Canon is hoping to get a larger piece of the pie with the C700 moving forward. We'll see what happens around NAB.

There are absolutely situations and setups where AF or DPAF is really helpful and/or necessary. Not everyone has the ability and budget to have a focus puller and is shooting Hollywood entertainment TV and film with a crew. One or two man crews are quickly becoming the norm because of budget constraints, but those same clients still want the film look for an interview... therefore they are turning to C100, 5D, Sony A7s, GH4s, and similar setups.

I assumed the C700 would be used mostly by productions with the budget for a focus puller. But what do I know.

Red certainly is a market leader with respect to technology development. They epitomize the "focus on one thing and do it well" strategy.

monkey44 · Jan 19, 2017

Click said:
I really like this picture. Nicely done, monkey44.

It's Bodie, CA, in the state park ghost town - and old mining town in Northern California, the same shot Keith posted in B&W above ...

Canon Rumors · Jan 19, 2017

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<strong>TOKYO, January 19, 2017</strong>—Canon Inc. announced today that the Company has renewed its contract and become the first company to serve as an official sponsor for Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan, which will take place in twelve cities and prefectures¹ across the country from September 20 to November 2, 2019.</p>
<p>Hosted every four years, Rugby World Cup is one of the world’s most prestigious sporting events with the world’s top 20 national teams competing across 48 matches to win the ultimate prize in the sport, the Webb Ellis Cup.</p>
<p>Japan 2019 will be the event’s ninth edition and the first in Asia. The 2015 Tournament, which was hosted in England, was the best attended with 2.48 million fans, the most viewed with record broadcast, digital and social coverage in more than 207 nations².</p>
<p>As with other sporting competitions in the past, both in Japan and overseas, Canon will provide behind-the-scenes support to members of the press covering the Rugby World Cup 2019 Tournament, including camera and lens maintenance services and product loans, to enable the best possible capture of the top-class athletes competing at the zenith of their sport. The Canon Group will also provide print and copying solutions used by the Tournament Organizing Committee, supporting the event by facilitating the printout of handout materials and the streamlining of document workflows.</p>
<p>As a Rugby World Cup 2019 official sponsor, Canon offers the full support of its diverse businesses, ranging from input and output products—including cameras, lenses, video camcorders, network cameras, copiers, multifunction devices, printers and projectors—to medical equipment.</p>
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<p>Canon Inc. Chairman & CEO Fujio Mitarai said, “Following on from Rugby World Cup 2015 in England, Canon is delighted to continue backing the tournament, which will take place in Asia for the first time, as an official sponsor of Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan. In addition to supporting professional photographers and news media from Japan and overseas as they capture the intense action of the world’s top teams facing off in peak condition; Canon, working together with World Rugby, the organizing committee, relevant authorities, local government and other corporate sponsors, will do the utmost to support Rugby World Cup 2019 throughout Japan.”</p>
<p>World Rugby Chairman Bill Beaumont said, “We are delighted to be extending our relationship with Canon as a Rugby World Cup 2019 official sponsor. Canon is an important supporter of rugby in Japan, an innovator in its field and a perfect match for our premier event.”</p>
<p>“This exciting relationship underscores the significant global appeal of the first Rugby World Cup in Asia and we look forward to working in partnership with Canon to extend the reach and impact of the sport in Japan, across Asia and around the globe.”</p>
<p>The Canon Group will continue contributing to the advancement of sports through the use of Canon products and technologies.</p>
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<li>¹Sapporo City, Iwate Prefecture and Kamaishi City, Saitama Prefecture and Kumagaya City, Tokyo Metropolitan, Kanagawa Prefecture and Yokohama City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Aichi Prefecture and Toyota City, Osaka Prefecture and Higashiosaka City, Kobe City, Fukuoka Prefecture and Fukuoka City, Kumamoto Prefecture and Kumamoto City, Oita Prefecture. (Host responsibilities will be shared by Cities and Prefectures written together)</li>
<li>²According to a World Rugby survey</li>
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<p>Editors Notes</p>
<p><strong>About Rugby World Cup:</strong> Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan is the ninth edition of rugby’s showcase global event and the first in Asia. The world’s top 20 national teams will play in 48 matches hosted across 12 match cities for the right to lift the iconic Webb Ellis Cup and be crowned world champions. Rugby World Cup is the sport’s financial engine, generating approximately 90 per cent of World Rugby’s revenues for reinvestment in the global game over the four-year cycle. The record-breaking success of England 2015 is enabling World Rugby to invest £245.8 million (¥34.6 billion<sup>*</sup>) in the sport by 2020, eclipsing the previous 2013-16 £201 million (¥28.3 billion<sup>*</sup>) investment injection by 22 per cent.</p>
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<li><span class="marker">*</span>GBP = ¥140.7 as of January 18, 2017.</li>
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Cog · Jan 19, 2017

TeT said:
There is a pair of them nesting 1/2 a block away for the past few years. This one was having a long lunch on my telephone pole today allowing me time to get a decent photo.

Someone please post and ID for this guy...

Looks like an osprey.

Cog · Jan 19, 2017

Those were kids. Here are birds:

Zeidora · Jan 19, 2017

markesc said:
It appears NEC Uses the same panel, slower refresh time of 10ms vs 5ms for the BenQ, and whoaaaa the price: $2800, however they have a 4 year warranty vs 3, and they may be more selective on the panels used?

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1223738-REG/nec_pa322uhd_bk_2_32_widescreen_led.html

New computer first, then the BenQ is prob the way to go, seems like a "steal" compared to the NEC

The NEC has been out for a while, and as always in technology, it gets better and cheaper. When I got my NEC, BenQ was not there yet with specs, and the Eizos had bells and whistles (self calibration) that I was not willing to pay premium for. Still happy with my NEC, but possibly would get a BenQ today. Wouldn't be surprised if the NEC will drop in price soon.

Canon Rumors · Jan 18, 2017

I like it on the surface, but I have become so used to the Leica Q and having autofocus, I don't think I can go back to a rangefinder. I do appreciate how simple Leica is making their cameras though.