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Ryrock77 · Apr 5, 2023

robotfist said:
And here's a good chart showing how Canon Log 2's gamma curve extends past Canon Log 3's and achieves more dynamic range:

https://www.danielhaggett.com/blog/260-canon-c300-mkii-log-log2-or-log3-which-is-best

Essentially, you're not getting the full dynamic range of the sensor shooting Clog3 with the R5C. And unless Canon let's us shoot with Clog2, we won't really know if the R5C's sensor is truly capable of shooting 14-15 stops like Canon claims it can.

What's the UPDATED dynamic range from the R5c and Clog3 now? We know the R5c is now Netflix approved so how many stops can it produce now?

Ryrock77 · Apr 5, 2023

R5R7 said:
Lots of people claim the floating sensor is the reason that the R5 could never be netflix approved, but then they go quiet when they realize the Netflix-approved Panasonic has a floating sensor.

Who are these 'lots" of people that "claim the floating sensor is the reason that the R5 could never be netflix approved"? You are really all over the place with your love of the R5.

The R5 is a great little camera for photo's but for video it's way behind the R5c. And the R5c AF is not that far behind the R5.
Looks like you panicked and sold your R5c before knowing how too use it properly.

Does video quality matter to you? Does it matter what quality you provide to clients? or do you just talk your way around bad video footage?

Maximilian · Apr 5, 2023

I just did my last free cleaning service on my 5D4.
CPS Germany was as reliable as ever:

Sat I brought the package to UPS
Mo morning I received the first note that the 5D4 had arrived
Tue morning I got the note that cleaning was done
A moment ago, UPS delivered the parcel

All without "priority" label. And shipping was included.

I will miss CPS service.

Czardoom · Apr 4, 2023

neuroanatomist said:
JPGs can turn out fine, but RAW gives more flexibility in adjusting exposure, reducing noise, and changing white balance. Those are simple facts.

Everyone has different standards and different uses for photos. White balance is a good example. Modern cameras do a pretty good job with AWB, but some scenes aren't handled well. Some people don't care all that much about WB, because the human brain does a good job of seeing something that should be white as being white.

Yes, sports shooters shoot JPG, but that's due to the urgency of getting the images posted. Many sports photos are not technically great – there is high noise, highlights are blown, green grass isn't very green, player's feet are cut off, etc. Those 'problems' are secondary to the content, so they are tolerated. A portrait or landscape image that is noisy, with blown highlights, off colors and bad cropping would not be tolerated.

OK people, I never said anything that implies that RAW does not give more flexibility. Not a word. But I guess talking JPG strikes a nerve with the photo "experts." Yes, you can do MORE adjustments on a RAW file, yes the RAW files are more flexible. But that does not mean you can't adjust exposure on a non-RAW file. You can reduce noise almost completely with Topaz denoise - on non-RAW files (my version of Topaze denoise works far betterr on non-RAW files) white balance, yes can adjust on non-RAW files. People are saying that these 400 MP files are essentially unusable BECAUSE they are JPGs. My opinion is that is silly because you can edit non-RAW files considerably. Not as much as RAW. But certainly you can edit JPGs well enough to create sellable, publishable photos.

Carboncrazy · Apr 4, 2023

WARNING for everyone out there. Do not use 1.4x or 2x Canon extenders with the Dandelion chip. The extra two pins drop over the edge of the chip and lock the lens and extender together. There is no way of separating them without damage. I know, to my cost! I have now overcome the problem by gluing a piece of plastic on for the extra pins to sit on. The Chinese Pixco type chips do not have this issue. 1st image shows the damaged chip. 2nd image shows the piece of plastic fitted.

snappy604 · Apr 4, 2023

neuroanatomist said:
Let's see... Today is April 3rd. A couple of days ago would be, hmmmm, think, think, think...what's 3 minus 2? Hmmm. I've got it – one! That would make a couple of days ago, wait for it...waaiiiiittttt for it......... April 1st.

If you're in the market for new headwear, here are some options to consider:

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yep.. thought it odd.. realized shortly after what it was. Post that day it really should have an upfront warning. oh well

Rofocale · Apr 3, 2023

Rofocale said:
ProNews Japan reports Canon has announced incoming firmware for their current cinema series.

キヤノン、CINEMA EOSカメラの最新ファームアップデート発表。「EOS R5 C」では計14項目の機能向上を実現[NAB2023] - PRONEWS : 動画制作のあらゆる情報が集まるトータルガイド

キヤノンは、CINEMAEOSカメラの「R5C」「C70」「C300MarkIII」「C500MarkII」の最新ファームウェアを発表した。提供開始予定日は以下の通り。EOSR5C（14項目予定）：6月下旬公開予定EOSC70（5項目予定）：7月下旬公開予定EOSC500MarkII/C300MarkIII（4項目予定）：7月下旬公開予定EOSR5Cに関しては、計14項目のファームウエアアップデートを予定している。中でも注目は「VIDEO/PHOTO切り替え時間短縮」「AF性能の向上」「省電力モードの追加」の3点で、発売後...

jp.pronews.com

EOS R5 C (14 items expected): Late June

EOS C70 (5 items expected ): Late July

EOS C500 Mark II/C300 Mark III (4 items expected): Late July

From what the article says about the R5c update, which will also cut the time it take to switch from video to photo (and visa-versa), it looks like all cameras may be in for a boost in AF capabilities.

A new AF mode, roughly translated as Variable Tracking Frame “追尾枠の可変”, will allow the camera to trace the subjects outline. Making it possible to better measure distance in areas with more contrast and to increase the focus angle. A further addition to the head detection mode will enable detection even when the user is wearing a helmet, etc., sideways or backward facing.

Excuse the poor wording, I’d make more of an effort with the translation if I had the time.

JohanCruyff · Apr 3, 2023

woodman411 said:
I had the Sigma 50 f/1.4 Art and didn't like the bokeh, which is why paid up for the Canon 50 f/1.2 RF, to each their own since this is subjective, but yes, hard to find good bokeh especially with foliage background. My favorite was the Zeiss Milvus 50 f/1.4 (made by Cosina Japan), loved almost everything about it including the bokeh, but couldn't live with the manual focus.

[Sorry for the Off Topic].
You're certainly right.
But my previous 50mm were the EF 50mm 1.8 STM and the RF 50mm 1.8 STM, and I consider the bokeh from the Sigma much better.
Of course there's room for improvement, but my budget is limited.
My 2023 improvement has been the replacement of the EF 100-400 II with the RF 100-500.
My 2024 improvement could be the upgrade from the nice RF 16mm 2.8 STM to the RF 14-35mm IS L.

Apr 2, 2023

salimedwardo said:
the R6 Mark II full-frame sensor in a body with a new form factor? I am listening now! Please take LP-E6NH batteries and not the smaller battery from the R10.

You’re late to the party. The R8 was announced, it takes the smaller LP-E17 battery.

sanj · Apr 2, 2023

Ohhhhh

Czardoom · Apr 1, 2023

Profit007 said:
Nice rumor timing. So, who thinks Canon will go all out to compete with the just released $2100 Sony???
Of course, if going all out they'd need to:
1) give us a sensor with similar DR & low light noise to the ZVE1/FX3/FX6 sensor, which would be Canon's C300III/C70 sensor. (The other current Canon sensors unfortunately don't come close.)
2) give us the full AF capabilities of the R3, and then wildly improve them so human bodies are recognized (not just faces), like the A7RV & ZVE1.

After adding in some auto AI framing & improved built in audio, Canon would be there, apart from the s35 cropped sensor. However, at least apart from sensor size, they'd have a apples vs apples offering. Throw in a fan as well, and Canon would be ahead.

Astonishingly (to a long term Canon user), Sony has put ALL of their best tech in a $2100 camera.

Those who love Sony will be drooling over the tech. A vlogger with any sense at all realizes that you can vlog without all that tech and use pretty much the simplest camera. That's my opinion anyway. Apologies to all those vloggers who think they are the next Spielberg.

Macoose · Apr 1, 2023

You might try saving your settings to a SD card and then installing them from the card when you use the lens.

See "Save/Load Settings on Card" in the manual.

Apr 1, 2023

Hector1970 said:
Overall the 1DX III updates have been poor in terms of any real improvements .

Sure. Canon would rather you buy the R3. Then the R1.

shadowsports · Apr 1, 2023

Upgraded to 1.0.3.1 this evening. Will go out tomorrow if it doesn't rain. While I am not a Netfix content creator, the bump in DR when shooting cLog3 in XF-AVC and mp4 is welcome. I mentioned elsewhere that the certification was the "silver lining" of this update.

EOS 4 Life · Mar 31, 2023

danfaz said:
I was trying to find the article I read, but can't. However, my understanding is that Canon keeps making lenses until they are officially discontinued.

They go to "Final Sale" status until supply runs out and then the status changes to "Discontinued".
However, you are correct in that internally "Final Sale" is discontinued.

AlanF · Mar 31, 2023

Chaitanya said:
Canon has been quite generous with recall period.

The camera was released in July 2022 so it's well within the most minimal of period warranties of 1 year. If it's a manufacturing fault, then in the EU, the manufacturer is responsible for 6 years. It's their legal obligation everywhere to fix it.

koenkooi · Mar 31, 2023

Pixel shift is supposed to lock the IBIS in place before it starts shooting, if it shakes something is wrong. You can try removing the battery for an hour or so, but if it persists, I'd start looking at getting it repaired under warranty.

Jethro · Mar 30, 2023

davidespinosa said:
Can you or @AlanF give a link ?
I tried searching for 10-15 minutes but didn't find it.
Thanks !

Sorry - I wan't logged in for a few days! The search function here is ... quirky ... but it does work.

Mar 30, 2023

R5boy said:
R3 gets more love.

A newer, significantly more expensive camera gets more features added. I’m shocked, simply shocked!

FWIW, the only thing I find useful about the R3 update is compatibility with the flash that I ordered long ago, that it will still be months before I actually receive.

Canon Rumors · Mar 30, 2023

Windsor, Ontario, 27 March 2023: Simmod Lens are today announcing a new global network of approved lens modding specialists who are qualified to install Simmod’s extensive range of replacement mounts, gears and rings. The network has been established to offer users the option of full service Simmod conversions for their lenses. From today, users can

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EOS 4 Life · Mar 30, 2023

Canon could quite easily make cameras like the ZV series, The FX3, and FX30.
The question is whether they would or should.
The R8 still seems like a better vlogging camera than the ZV-E1 even though it lacks IBIS.
Although, the ZV-E1 does have some nice new features.
The R50 seems like a better camera than the ZV-E10 in pretty much every regard.
The R5 C and FX3 are very different cameras.
They are both good and bad at different things.
Canon has nothing like the FX30.

Doormat · Mar 30, 2023

neuroanatomist said:
The RP and 6DII share the same sensor. The likely reason IQ would be better on the RP is because the mirrorless cameras use the image sensor for AF, while DSLRs do not. Did you perform AF microadjustment on you lenses when you shot with DSLRs? With shallow DoF (as you’d get at 200/2.8 with a close subject), a bit of front- or back-focus can be a big problem.

No, I have several (more actually) bodies that I use rotationally. Be it Full Frame ( 5diii, 6d/6dii) for shallow depth of field, Crop (7d/7dii,80d/70d) to extend the reach. Smaller Crop (100d/200d) for lighter carry. Vintage DSLR,s (40d, 50d, 5dc, 1div) for their sensor interpretations.
More recently the M bodies and lastly the RP.
The thought of micro adjusting all for a single lens choice never appealed. Hence the arrival of the RP due in part of its full frame, EVF and AF off the sensor.
As much as I’m enjoying mirrorless I can’t give up my DSLR’s.
I adore the look of the files from the 1div. It’s currently paired with the sigma 30mm EX 1.4. The colours are just gorgeous and I cannot replicate with either the 24mm stm on crop or the 40mm on full frame both those lenses give the approximate view as the 1div/30mm combo.

Hytvvs · Mar 29, 2023

Details of firmware changes

This firmware includes the following functional improvements and modifications.

[IBIS high-resolution shooting] has been added to the menu. By utilizing the in-body image stabilization mechanism, it is now possible to record images with higher resolution.
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  To check the image, please use EOS Utility/Digital Photo Professional. EOS Utility/Digital Photo Professional needs to be upgraded.
Added [Save and read communication settings to card] to the menu. It is now possible to take over the network settings between cameras of the same model.
You can now trim and resize while transferring images to the FTP server.
Added "Image Protect" when transferring FTP to the menu. You can now automatically attach protection to images that have been transferred by FTP. This allows you to determine whether the image has been FTP transferred or not.
Fixed a minor bug.

Like with the new R3 1.4 update that was also released today no AF improvements from Canon R6 Mark II

koenkooi · Mar 28, 2023

salimedwardo said:
it's useful as I don't think I can update the firmware without a computer; all the same, I'd have loved the focus stacking ability from the newer models.

You can update it through the Canon Connect app on your phone, or find a way to put the .FIR file on an SD card.

Quarkcharmed · Mar 28, 2023

neuroanatomist said:
When a review starts out with a blatant error, I typically stop reading. Their second sentence:

No.

But R8 does have a full frame 24Mp sensor. If you're referring to the fact the RP had a 26Mp sensor, I wouldn't call it a blatant error. The RP had a full frame sensor, and the number of megapixels in the RP doesn't really matter for that particular review.

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