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Ivan Muller · Feb 18, 2015

Re: Interview With Head of EOS 5Ds & EOS 5Ds R Development

rfdesigner said:
What I noticed is that he talked about Mega-pixies and image quality, and for him a key determinator for image quality was the processor.

I think he may be making a mistake there.. won't most 5Ds users be shooting RAW?

The only user I can think of who would choose in camera processing are wedding photogs.. maybe they will be most of the customers for this but I though this was a studio/landscape camera, both of those users would want a RAW image surely?

I think what he meant was more the effect of the processor on extracting the data from the sensor and the effect on noise , colour, speed, sharpness etc etc rather than the jpeg conversions. Agreed many shoot Raw and so do I , but also just because mostly the jpegs are so soft and unacceptable(6D) if the jpegs are good I can think of quite a few situations where it would be advantageous.

Have a look here at for jpeg quality straight from the camera(7d2). ( I believe sports are shot mostly on jpegs because of the sheer volume and deadlines) https://scottkelby.exposure.co/game-day-with-the-vols

I am going to shoot a test run of 50 packshots today to be loaded directly on the cloud, renamed etc and I am going to do it on jpeg. Eventually I will shoot 1000 packshots and I don't want to have to spend 1sec more than I have to, on PP.

What it looks like to me is that Canon has a certain standards of what their cameras and the image quality thereof should adhere to, regardless of what WE may think it should be...The interview was quite informative as to those reasons and thinking. Bottom line for me is that I am extremely happy with my Canon stuff and the reliability thereof, including image quality, lens quality and sheer breath and depth of lenses and other acessories for every application. They must be doing something right in my book....I cant wait for the nifty fifty!

pwp · Feb 18, 2015

Light modifiers for speedlights? Obsessive by nature, I've probably tried almost all of them.

My most used modifiers for 600 EX-RT speedlights are:

1. The ceiling.
2. The wall.
3. Jo Demb Diffuser Pro http://www.dembflashproducts.com/products/flash-diffuser/
4. Gary Fong Light Sphere http://www.garyfongestore.com/featured-products/lightsphere-collapsible-speed-mount.html
5. Stofen Omni-Bounce http://www.dembflashproducts.com/products/flash-diffuser/

I also use a pair of Godox Witstro AD360 hotshoe mountable flashes. OMG these are useful. They'll take the Joe Demb Diffuser Pro diffusers when required.
http://www.godox.com/EN/Products_Camera_Flash_Witstro_AD180&AD360_Powerfou&Portable_Flash.html

They are a little like Godzilla in appearance and performance. I like to bounce off ceilings and walls when I can for a natural light look. You can bounce these confidently in large halls and auditoriums. More often the Witstos are on lightstands with any number of inexpensive modifiers:
http://www.godox.com/EN/Products_Camera_Flash_Witstro_Powerfou&Portable_Flash_Accessories.html

Other jobs that need more formal, powerful or technical lighting lighting are lit with Einsteins, either bounced or run through umbrellas, beauty dishes or more often PCB's excellent 86 inch PLM modifiers.
http://www.paulcbuff.com/plm.php

-pw

RGF · Feb 17, 2015

justsomedude said:
memoriaphoto said:

Eeeehhm....I admit that I do want this camera, but that "commercial" DID NOT convince me.

Click to expand...

It was super cheese, but I don't think it was aimed at photographers... it was aimed at people with too much money who *wish* they were photographers. Specifically, wishing they were photographers photographing models.

"Give us your money, and you TOO can photography hot models in luxurious settings for billboard campaigns!"

I don't think it was even aimed at 35 wannabes. It was aimed a lay people who might buy a Canon because of its name.

Told me nothing believable. Lots of claims but no substance.

mackguyver · Feb 17, 2015

I got the Wratten ND gelatin today. Wow, that is some thin and fragile stuff. I might have to buy some latex gloves just to handle it!

lo lite · Feb 17, 2015

Olliecanon said:
This is a ridiculous thought..

Canon 5DS / 5DSR - 50.6mp - max 5/sec burst = 253mp per sec
Canon 1DX - 18.1mp - max 14/sec burst = 253mp per sec

Two highest - when summed - figures from the Canon line-up in terms of image size.

As they use different processors is there another limiting factor? or is this just stupid?

My vote is stupid, but I wanted to share it nonetheless.

Speed of the CF cards?

Jim Saunders · Feb 17, 2015

I had one I was happy with as received, but good on you for making yours work like that.

Jim

Canon Rumors · Feb 17, 2015

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<em>The Contest Opens February 25, Inviting Consumers of All Skill Levels to Submit Trailers of Their Everyday Life Moments</em></p>
<p><b>NEW YORK, N.Y., February 17, 2015</b> – Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, announced that actor, Josh Hutcherson, star of The Hunger Games franchise, has partnered with Canon U.S.A. Inc. and Ron Howard for Project Imagination: The Trailer, and for the first time ever, anyone’s life moments can become a movie trailer and inspire a Hollywood film. The user-generated experiment invites consumers of all skill levels to create and submit trailers of their everyday life moments, resulting in one winning trailer selected by Ron Howard and Josh Hutcherson, which will ultimately inspire a short film in which Hutcherson will star and produce.</p>
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“Josh Hutcherson is going to be a great addition, empowering a whole new generation to pick up a camera and realize they are far more creative than they give themselves credit for in their everyday life moments,” said Ron Howard. “I encourage people to really have fun with their storytelling; who knows, the kid’s birthday party might end up looking like a horror film or a trailer for a fantastic thriller that could truly captivate us.”</p>
<p>“I’m fascinated by filmmaking and recently sat down with Ron Howard to hear about the history of Project Imagination,” said Josh Hutcherson. “The creative process truly excites me, as does officially joining the cast of Canon’s Project Imagination: The Trailer. I’m really looking forward to starring in a film inspired by user-generated trailer submissions.”</p>
<p>Submissions will open on February 25 at <a href="http://imagination.usa.canon.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">imagination.usa.canon.com</a>. Until then, consumers can visit the website and get inspired by watching “The Trailer of Your Life” – a 45-second trailer about the project, leveraging everyday footage from everyday consumers. The site also includes Ron Howard’s tips for creating trailers.</p>
<p>Project Imagination: The Trailer marks Ron Howard’s third time partnering with Canon, a brand that aligns with his conviction that people’s everyday lives are visually and cinematically worth recording.</p>
<p>“We’re delighted to continue our great partnership with Ron Howard and welcome Josh Hutcherson to the project,” said Yuichi Ishizuka, president and COO Canon U.S.A.</p>
<p>via [<a href="http://www.the-digital-picture.com/News/News-Post.aspx?News=14526" target="_blank">TDP</a>] & [<a href="http://usa.canon.com/cusa/about_canon?pageKeyCode=pressreldetail&docId=0901e02480e6578f" target="_blank">CUSA</a>]</p>
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FEBS · Feb 17, 2015

candyman said:
Most important for me is: EC in Manual when using Auto ISO

Another +1000. What a nice feature on the 1Dx and 7D2. Really missing this on the 5D3.

YuengLinger · Feb 17, 2015

Mt Spokane Photography said:
The big retailers get them in stock and sell out promptly. B&H had them in stock just a couple of days ago. Since you are paying full price, go to a local dealer and ask them to order in one for you. Canon seems to support local dealers by shipping small orders right away, at least, that has always worked for me. I've had my local dealer get hard to find items in 2 days.

We don't have drive-in movies or local dealers anymore. :-\

K-amps · Feb 17, 2015

iso79 said:
Dynamic range won't help you become a better photographer!

Usually shoot with a pinhole camera?

Mt Spokane Photography · Feb 17, 2015

rhysb123 said:
Hi,

Thanks all.

Mt Spokane - I think you have the nail on the head... I'm not having any problems which is why I've not bothered before. Perhaps I'll leave it as it is!

Can anything go 'wrong' if I decide to update?

Rhys

Yes. Firmware updates occasionally fail and brick a camera, much as they do a computer. The risk is low, but since its a older camera, getting a failed upgrade fixed might cost proportionately too much. I would not want to risk a $250 failure unless I was getting something in return that I needed.

psolberg · Feb 17, 2015

I saw this at EOS HD and seemed funny enough for here. sorry if repost but I think this should be their next breakthrough

Shellbo6901 · Feb 17, 2015

I've been waiting for any G series to give better focal range. I think they should just take this camera and turn it in an US mirrorless, since the M series isn't going anywhere until it comes to the US.

lastcoyote · Feb 17, 2015

Mt Spokane Photography said:
lenses change over time due to minor bumps, its a good idea to periodically check the AFMA. I've noticed no difference with firmware updates.

...yeah that's true.
Good practice to check AFMA from time to time as you say.
Thanks for info.

dolina · Feb 17, 2015

All the camera makers should make smartphones. ;D

The video presents a very good argument for consumers not to buy anything but a smartphone.

If you want something more then get a fixed lens compact with a large sensor & WiFi/NFC.

Need flexibility get a MILC.

Need better AF for moving subjects then get a DSLR.

Need pixels and money's no object then go medium format.

bholliman · Feb 17, 2015

My advice is to get a 5D3 and 200/2L first. Full format is a big step up in IQ over a crop body that allows you better control (options) for depth of field control.

The 200L will be a much more versatile lens than the 600/4 as it is an awesome portrait lens if you have room to work and with extenders will give you reach up to 400mm f/4. 400mm might be somewhat limiting for wildlife but the added stop of light over your 400/5.6 will be noticeable.

IMG_0001 · Feb 16, 2015

Apart from the ruggedness of industrial camera and the fact they are designed for continuous usage, I would expect they would often use smaller sensors, which would help for depth of field. You may find it hard to have a sufficient depth of field on full frame. I'm also unsure if the increased resolution from the latest sensors would not be wasted to diffraction considering you may have to stop down a lot for depth of field requirements. I understand that electronic boards might not be that deep to start with, yet I'd be wary.

But then, if you want that toy and can't find another way of justifying it, anything goes...

Zeidora · Feb 16, 2015

Does the Zeiss 25 mm f/2 (not f/2.8) ZE work with a thin (13 mm) extension ring? I try to decide between the 25/2 and the 25/2.8. Everything suggests the f/2 (overall quality, wider opening, aspheric elements, anomalous dispersion glasses) but it has a longer close focus distance/smaller reproduction ratio. I intend to use it for landscapes and plant portraits with flower in foreground rest of habit in background, so close focus is moderately important. I fully understand that image quality will be a tad reduced.
I never liked close-focus filters, which would be the obvious alternative; putting that on a ZF lens seems a bit heretical.
I know that the 21 mm will not focus at all with the 13 mm extension ring [or more precisely, at infinity focus, focal plane seems to be inside the lens].

Chisox2335 · Feb 16, 2015

This is what all canon rebates are. They are clearly noted on the canon rebate form which you can view on canon or b&h' site before buying. Take some personal responsibility read what you are buying if you are going to spend $2000 on something.

Etienne · Feb 16, 2015

I have the Tokina 50 - 135 f/2.8 lens for DSLR from 5 years ago. It is parfocal, and delivers next to no focus breathing, I suspect this is the same or similar optic. In fact I kept this lens when I bought the 5D2 primarily because it is parfocal, sharp and doesn't focus breathe. Do yourself a favor and look for a used one, you wont get clickless aperture but you'll save almost $4000. It's a great little lens!

mps · Feb 16, 2015

enottingham said:
As much as I love and use Canon products, they always seem to be in catch-up mode with the other manufacturers. They need to be making quantum leaps instead.

a quantum leap is the smallest possible move ANYTHING can make - and thats exactly what canon is doing

4k 422 10bit is the absolute minimum to justify a pricetag around 10k.... if they want to be ahead of the competition, 444(or raw) and higher framerates (240-ish, more is always welcome) is an absolute must.. otherwise... canon cant always rely on the one "i already have so many ef lenses, i dont wanna switch" argument.. this1 starts getting old...

vjlex · Feb 16, 2015

I hardly feel qualified to offer my opinion, as I did nothing even remotely representing an extensive, technical or objective test, but today for the first time I held the 5Ds R, the 5Ds, and the 1Dx (yup, I'm super late).

Strangely enough, I liked the images from the 5Ds more than the R. They just seemed a bit crisper and cleaner. Is that one of the intentional effects of Anti-Aliasing?

Pixel peeping, I can see why these are cameras that you will more often than not want to have on a tripod- handheld it seems I could never get a tack-sharp focused shot. Granted, the display room was pretty dimly lit and the 24-70 f4L was the lens attached to it, but still.

If I were gonna choose between the 5Ds and 5DsR, I would go with the 5Ds... but I think I would still take a 1Dx over both of them.

TWI by Dustin Abbott · Feb 16, 2015

The discussion about coma is on another thread, but I thought I would share here that I finally got some reasonably clear skies and was able to shoot about five nightscape shots (it was -20F, so I didn't linger!). I am very satisfied with the result from the lens for this kind of shooting.

Frozen Stars - Tamron 15-30 VC by Thousand Word Images by Dustin Abbott, on Flickr

Ozarker · Feb 16, 2015

Sabaki said:
Hey everybody

I've been rather keen to use fill flash for birding ever since seeing Glenn Bartley's tutorial. It will most definitely be a plus for birds under tree canopies or those that are backlit.

I own the ST-E3-RT & 600RT and can pick up the flash bracket (sans cable) for dirt cheap but wondering if this will be practical.

So the flash unit will obviously sit to the right of the camera and I'm wondering if the position, along with the length of the 400mm will cause shadows on my images.

Would this work or should I look at another setup?

Thanks everyone

Many birds use a regular "perches" as they make their rounds through their territory. I set up a 600EX-RT on a Manfrotto Nano stand close to the perch, put my camera on the tripod (ST-E3-RT attached), and then use a second 600EX-RT as the shutter release while I am many yards away from the perch. Just be sure and put a dummy bird on the perch and manual focus it first, then remove the dummy bird before you head into your concealed location. The flash doesn't seem to bother the birds at all. On my end the photos look like crap unless I click on them. If they look weird, give them a click.

These were shot with a Canon 70D, EF 400mm f/5.6L, 600EX-RT x2, and an ST-E3-RT.

sootzzs · Feb 16, 2015

I'm using the exact same Herringbone strap (it is made in S. Korea I believe and not China) for over a year now and really fond of it. It is made of real and sturdy leather and fits nice to my hand (I have quite thin hands though). I used a Chinese knockoff of E1 and it fell apart in less than a week and almost knocked my camera to the ground.

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