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stevejonesphoto · Oct 11, 2024

Well, as a follow up the second time is a charm. Still a lot of questions and shaky confidence in this unit. Repair order from CPS indicated they replaced a circuit board and no overnight drainage so far. Not sure why they didn't do that the first time....? I see they've dropped the EL 5 price $100 so I'm suspecting they may discontinue it? Crazy.

stevejonesphoto said:
Well, I just had the worst experience with Canon Professional Services on the EL-5 recall. I read about the recall here. I'm wondering why I had to find out about it on this forum as opposed to getting a notification directly from Canon, but that's another issue I suppose.
I've been a Canon user for 30 years and a CPS member most of that time. I've always had incredible service with them and one reason I've stuck with them through most of my career. I have EF lenses from 14 2.8, through 400 2.8 (50 1.2, 35 1.4, 135 f2, 70-200 2.8 and more) Usually you ship a repair on a Monday and you will receive it by Friday that week. Amazing. I only switched to mirrorless early this year with an R5 & R6 mkII, don't shoot video (except for one client doing some shorts on the iPhone.)
I've have a complete Godox system from the V1, AD200, AD100 & 600. However I felt like the V1 didn't work great with the R5 and I was intrigued with the ST-E10 and several reviews of the EL-5 that were very positive. So purchased in early August the El-5 and transmitter and discovered the battery problem, having it discharge in the middle of shoots.
Sent to CPS last week (I'm a gold member, could qualify for the platinum) describing the problem and recall notification. Got it back on that Friday and the service detail I received indicated that the "product was examined and it was found that the product performed according to specifications.We recommend storing your battery separate from the flash." It was cleaned and checked, product functions were confirmed. Thank you for using Canon!"

I apologize for the long rant, I have tried both batteries in the strobe and they discharge within 2 days. Why the recall then? I'm about to make a nasty call to CPS to ask that the unit be replaced since obviously this is one of the defective ones and others have stated here that their EL-5 doesn't have the problem. WTF!!!! Any advice is appreciated.

Steve
www.stevejonesphoto.com

HeavyPiper · Oct 10, 2024

neuroanatomist said:
It did. Where were you?

Must have been a sleep and miss read, I was thinking of something else.

This is what happens when I'm told no coffee for 24 hours before my stress test

Richard-CN · Oct 10, 2024

In this patent application (2024-141604), Canon is looking at developing an electrochromic filter that uses organic elements. The primary goal of this patent application is to reduce the power requirement for using the filter.

Canon Patent Application: Organic Electronic Shutter

In this patent application (2024-141604), Canon is looking at developing an electrochromic filter that uses organic elements. The primary goal of this patent application is to reduce the power…

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koenkooi · Oct 9, 2024

el peso said:
OK. Is it for some video needs? I hardly imagine non-EVF camera usage scenarios for myself.
However, Canon wasn't noticed as attentively listening to its customers company.

Not for for video needs, I still use my original M and M6II and like the space saving of not having an EVF. For most of the family pictures with the R8 I don’t use the EVF either.
When I used the M50, the EVF drove me nuts, it distorted like crazy and gave me a headache. I strongly suspect that model only has an EVF to make it look more ‘professional’, it’s certainly not there to be used.

The majority of people isn’t going to use large and heavy lenses on such a camera, so the stability argument goes out the window as well. So I’ll take a smaller, cheaper camera over one with an atrocious token EVF.

FWIW, the R8 EVF is a joy to use.

OldDudePhotog · Oct 8, 2024

I posted this in another thread but the thread is for a different issue. When I am using my R5M2 in video mode with auto focus and image stabilization on, my camera clicks louder than normal when it is focusing between near and far objects and the video noticeably twists/distorts periodically. Has anyone seen this in their R5M2s? It only does this in video mode and works fine in image mode. If I turn image stabilization off the issue goes away. Below is a link to a short video I took with my phone looking through the viewfinder as it seems to be more pronounced that way than using the rear screen, however it still does it when not looking through the viewfinder.

Edit, the video won't play unless downloaded, only drawback from my file sharing system.

Access via Synology

Click here to open the link

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thorhe · Oct 8, 2024

Viggo said:
Nice! I have one on order with them as well, all they could say is that I’m «near top of the list».

They said the same to me. And then suddenly it was in the mail.

Worldskipper · Oct 8, 2024

I'm guessing that they have figured out a way to reduce the image circle on one side to just the sensor. The projected image on the top side will have a straight line at the edge of the sensor which will reduce the volume/materials of the lens body.
They are already doing something like this with that 28mm pancake...

Richard-CN · Oct 7, 2024

In this patent application (2024-135864) Canon is exploring increasing the heat dissipation in a small R5C-looking camera body. In particular, Canon is worried about the heat buildup around the media card, and looking to improve heat dissipation around the card without increasing the size of the camera. With good reason, those CF Express cards can get quite toasty.

Canon Patent Application: Actively Cooled Small Cini Camera

In this patent application (2024-135864) Canon is exploring increasing the heat dissipation in a small R5C-looking camera body. In particular, Canon is worried about the heat buildup around the media…

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Diko · Oct 6, 2024

As an owner of 20-800mm still would love to have the 200-1000 mm. Probably the patent describes the mechanics and the lack of IQ that is caused by the glass imperfections.

PhilC · Oct 6, 2024

neuroanatomist said:
I enjoyed using the EF-S 17-55/2.8 on a 7D. However, along the way I realized that the EF 24-105/4L on a FF camera was even better – wider, longer, and faster, coupled with the better noise performance of a larger sensor. Now, I get to pair a 24-105/2.8 with a FF sensor. IMO, the ultimate general purpose setup.

IMO, the only significant advantages of APS-C systems are generally lower cost, lighter weight and smaller size (I say generally because you can spend more on a Fuji APS-C system than a Canon FF system for the same coverage). Those are real, tangible advantages, but from an image-making standpoint FF gives more flexibility.

IMO, the R7 is aimed mainly at those using telephoto lenses and wanting more reach. Canon has provided a high performance crop body to pair with lenses like the RF 100-500L, 100-400, RF 600/11 and RF 800/11, and now the RF 200-800. Outside of the tele range, Canon is trying to push general users seeking better performance into FF bodies and lenses...and they've made doing so feasible, e.g. the R8 delivers good performance and a FF sensor for less than the cost of the R7, and there is a relatively inexpensive (compared to other brands) set of zooms covering 15-400mm.

I am one of those looking for smaller weight ( my neck is getting old) smaller cost and smaller size.

I had bought the Canon 7D with its excellent kit lens 15-85 as I do mainly travel photo this was the perfect kit for me. I added 10-22, 70-300, Sigma 30 1.4 and 60 macro. I want the RF 7 with a 15-85 or 15-60 at minimum.

I could go for RF6 and 24-105 but then I can dump all my other lenses and if I want to add more RF lenses it will cost me more and weight more . Will Canon RF APS-C ever come out with a travel lens like most competitors do ? If not I will swap to Fuji or Panasonic

dirtyvu · Oct 5, 2024

Askeladden said:
The V10 was at 50% off in one of the largest retailers here in Norway simultaneously with a Canon summer cashback. I got a vlogging kit with some accessories from smallrig for about $120 shipped. I think it is safe to say that nobody asked for this product.

Meanwhile, the compact camera market has boomed to the point that IXUS models from over a decade ago goes way above retail and everything current in a compact form factor is on backorder way into the future. Imagine what a 200 IQ move it would have been to instead revitalize the popular ixus line which has not seen a release since 2017 and even further back for their high end models.

this camera is awesome. It's such an easy camera to use in the spur of the moment.

Speedfinder · Oct 5, 2024

I am possibly the opposite of you, usually I pick a spot/species and stay set up on a tripod in the open where you can be seen. I spent a few hours outside a small field of patchy cover photographing a corncrake. Eventually it walked up to my tripod had a look around and back into its field. On a trip to the Shetlands we sussed out where to photograph Pharlarope. Next day we arrived early with our waders (on) and tripods. We set up in a few inches of water to get clear of the reeds. The birds arrived a good distance away so we waited. The Pharlaropes not only waded towards us but under our tripods and legs and continued past us. In both cases I could only enjoy the experience once they past my closest focusing point of my 500mm.

AUGS · Oct 5, 2024

Elmonducky said:
Not quite the same as my R5ii menu but the AEB does not seem to be engaged on mine.

That is understandable if you have turned the camera power off since capturing the images. As per the manual page 145, AEB is automatically cancelled on powering off the camera.

As a guess, I think you have accidentally set AEB by using the M-Fn button when you setup for high speed shutter (burst as per your original post).

EOS 4 Life · Oct 3, 2024

Slappy_G said:
Everyone does not. Some very basic searching will show you plenty of examples.

Every single camera seems to do it according to Photon to Photos but I have not checked every camera in existence.
Please provide an example of one that does not.

AlanF · Oct 3, 2024

wildwood said:
My friend in UK has one of these Russia etc models. She bought it new from Panamoz...

Interesting. The guy who sold it to the trusted dealer must have made a profit!

AlanF · Oct 3, 2024

See https://www.canonrumors.com/forum/threads/show-your-bird-portraits.1280/page-1501#post-995018 and https://www.canonrumors.com/forum/t...rf-200-800mm-testing.43239/page-3#post-995297 for some shots here and comments.

Diko · Oct 2, 2024

Got it myself.... Had to just RTFM (Read The Fine Manual

)... I am leaving it here for google and other lazy... I mean lost souls like me.

I must admit - very nice indeed.

Viggo · Oct 2, 2024

Anyone considering the R3 seriously while they wait? Currently the price difference here is $2100 … I want some of the R5 II features, but use my camera less now. And the R3 was the sh!t when it was released.. would’ve been really fun to try one out..

Canon Rumors · Oct 2, 2024

The Canon EOS R1 is scheduled to become available in November for $6299 USD, and the camera is already in production at a supposed rate of 3700 units a month. The EOS R1 was first used professionally Formula 1 races and the Paris games this past July, but it has continued to be professionally tested

See full article...

Diko · Oct 1, 2024

My bad. Didn't said it correctly.... Model Z on RF mount.

Mattmangrease · Sep 30, 2024

UPDATE: I got the menu to unlock by attaching an old Yongnuo 600EXRTII to my R5mk2. It immediately unlocked the settings window, and I was able to flip it over to HSS. When I swapped that with the X2T trigger, the menu was still available, and it was already in HSS.

Hi!

Has anyone successfully setup their R5mk2 to work with an AD200 Pro in high speed sync? Under "External Speedlight Control" I can't get "Flash function settings" to open at all, which if I remember correctly, is where I set it up for HSS. Clicking on this gives me, "this menu cannot be displayed. Incompatible flash or flash's power is turned off". It worked perfectly on my R6... At first I thought maybe it was a battery issue, because I have an LP-ECNH mixed into my battery grip with the new P battery, so I removed the grip and put the P battery in. But that' didn't help, so now I'm just kind of lost. I'm using the Godox X2T trigger, btw.

Any help would be GREATLY appreciated!

UPDATE: I got the menu to unlock by attaching an old Yongnuo 600EXRTII to my R5mk2. It immediately unlocked the settings window, and I was able to flip it over to HSS. When I swapped that with the X2T trigger, the menu was still available, and it was already in HSS.

Interestingly, it seems like you still get some minor banding with the electronic shutter. I saw banding at 1/8000th, 1/4000th, but NOT at 1/1600. Same for electronic first curtain. No banding at all in fully mechanical, which is what I expected.

JDP88 · Sep 30, 2024

Does anyone recognise these kind of serial numbers? The camera EXIF data has a 12 digit serial number, but the sticker only has 6. The camera was bought from a trusted camera store second hand with 1000 on the shutter and in perfect condition. The camera works perfectly.

Del Paso · Sep 30, 2024

Kit Lens Jockey said:
I wear DEET pretty rarely. And regardless I *know* that stuff is really aggressive at attacking rubber and plastic. I wouldn't let it near my camera.

I try to avoid leaving camera stuff in a very hot car. Sometimes it's unavoidable, but I avoid it if at all possible.

Other extreme temp changes?? Well, I mean the camera is not a studio queen, so I guess yeah, sometimes? But no more than I go through in normal life, and I'm still alive.

Well, I'm just outside of Detroit, so the air is not great, not the world's worst.

Anyway, I found a new factory eyepiece on ebay. That was the most blatantly swollen part of the camera. I might hunt down a new front grip, but honestly I feel like it's just going to happen again.

I don't understand the suggestion of sending to Canon just for a few swollen rubber parts. I mean, I get it, I guess, but really, all that cost and time without my camera just to replace things that I could myself if I found the replacement parts?

I wonder where do you store your camera when not in use?

Umbral · Sep 30, 2024

It must use digic accelerator !

Give me a break, that chip is 15$ extra for the cost of the camera and 5$ more for the motherboard circuits. And they charge 300-400 more dollars/euros extra mainly for stacked sensor.

Who told you that no digic accelerator is being used in R6iii ? Trusted source ?

EricN · Sep 29, 2024

SvO2 said:
I doubt it’ll happen, but one thing I’d like to see is IBIS trickling down to some of the smaller bodies. Something R50 sized would make for a great travel camera IMO, but I keep finding myself looking at the XT50 instead due to its higher resolution and IBIS (I know it’s significantly more expensive, but the budget is not an issue for me and the R7 becomes too big again)

Many of us have been suprised by Canon. We thought they wouldn't do rf mount aps-c. We thought we wouldn't see third party autofocus lenses. We thought a 50mm f/1.4 wouldn't appear but unless I misunderstood, the rumor seems to be credible. So, I more than ever, believe, "anything is possible."

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