I own a LOT of great glass (from EF 8-15, EF 11-24, RF 14-35, RF 50 1.2, RF 85 1,2, RF 70-200 2.8, RF 100-500, EF 300 2.8, EF 600 5.6, RF 600 f/11, T/S lenses and more...) All in pristine condition, (because I am very careful with it, especially when swapping lenses).

That said, swapping lenses (carefully and quickly) especially when with other (impatient) people is a PAIN IN THE ASS.
For a long time I said, "The best Canon R5 walking around lens is an iPhone Pro Max",
But, I just bought (have not yet received) a used RF 24-240 because of good 3rd party software, good in camera photo pixel wrangling, and, ease in keep my photos all in one file considerations.
You can pick up an "almost new" 24-240 in mint condition for $700 or less online.
As far as completing your trinity, I'd go with the RF 50 1.2 (for incredible image quality and bokeh) or the RF 24-105 for framing your shot. Also some Kenko extension tubes for macro.

MY LENS/BODY WISH LIST (different than most I've seen....):
1. RF 24-105 MARK II (BEST POSSIBLE QUALITY) even though this zoom range has limitations, I know)
2. RF 24-240 "L" glass quality (weather sealed, highest possible IQ and overall quality for this 10x range.
3. EOS R1 ASAP.

entoman said:

That really depends on whether one is shooting professionally or as an enthusiast/hobbyist. The latter generally will have more time to spend on attempting to perfect an image to their tastes. Also it's possible to batch process with some noise reduction software, saving a lot of time.

I use Topaz DeNoise AI on all my images these days (I'm a retired industrial photographer, now photographing wildlife as a hobby), but I prefer to fine-tune the DeNoise settings for each image, which is of course far too time consuming for pros (with the exception of fine art photographers).

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DxO DeepPrime takes about a minute per R5 CR3 on my 2020 Macbook Pro (Intel CPU). I haven't tried Topaz lately, but it has always been slower than DxO for me. That's a lot of processing time, even for hobbyists with time to spare like me.

The good news is that it only takes 6 seconds per R5 CR3 on my Mac Studio

Related to all this, Canon has said they have reworked the 'connection' menu on the R6II and they did release an update to the phone companion app. I hope future Canon bodies will make connecting and transferring a lot easier and faster, it is very frustrating currently. Having a few seconds between each time you have to push the "OK" button is bad, but having the timeout be only a few seconds more is worse.
The original M50 had a dedicated button on the side, you'd push that and it would connect to your wifi. It took a minute or two, but no need to press buttons.

It's hard to beat the speed of taking out the CFe and using your laptop, but big improvements can be made in this area. I'm not asking for native S3 support for uploading straight to the Amazon cloud, but something like that would be useful.

What about www.Outex.com?

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Thanks! This one seems pricey but it must be worth it. I have a power bank, just didn't think it can be used that way. I'll have to test it.

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It's big, so it's not for your fanny pack. I have had a camera, laptop and phone plugged into it and it charges them all quickly.

I will add that it has never become what we'd call "hot" to the touch when charging the brick or when the brick is charging things.

Wattage matters, so you just want to make sure you're using something that can reach the maximum charge loads for whatever devices you're going to be charging.

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Saw this today, wow. Largest CMOS sensor in a smartphone so far. Larger diameter lens? and 19mm. S

Sold only in Japan? Why is that?

States modes to emulate famous Summicron lens, so I guess internal firmware/software used to modify image. Says partner with Sharp, Softbank distributing, $1500 range.

I would say that the odds R0

I asked myself the same.
So at the beginning of the year there were rumors about a new entry-level full-frame RF mount camera. It also mentioned, it will use the image sensor of the EOS R6. There were also rumors about a new 30 megapixel camera on Weibo but just with a [CR1] rating. And another rumor about an APS-C that is supposed to be the M6 Mark II successor, so a camera without viewfinder.
Now given that the M6II is already discontinued, I expect that one to be released early next year.
I'm not sure yet what's in store for full frame next year, an EOS R replacement with 30MP and stabilization would indeed be nice. But probably also be in the price range of a used R5.

Beatiful glass, look forward to getting it on a Z9 next week. The 400mm is stunning in speed, resolution, clarity, contrast and color. If the 600 is close, Im sure we'll purchase a few.

I decided to take the plunge and buy the R7 today. Professional obligations are increasing again and while I’ve always found my RP adequate for all my client work to date?m, two bodies, multiple card slots, and light video capabilities are a must for my second body. I’m just glad the R7 exists during this time that I’m priced out of anything more premium.

foobar said:

7D + 15-85 was my main setup for about a decade, before I switched to full-frame with the EOS R system. I loved that combo.

Such a versatile and (despite being non-L) very high quality lens. Given that Canon is keeping APS-C alive, I really hope that they'll release a worthy successor to it.

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Thanks for your support , hoping more will come to influence Canon if not yet on their development plan.

The patent is a method of cooling the LED when placed in a small flip-up flash at the camera's top. Cooling LEDs is a big problem, especially if you need a fairly powerful light. Such an innovation would be very useful for video bloggers. Since I'm a novice blogger, I'm constantly trying to develop interesting content. So I'm constantly improving the room I'm shooting in to attract an audience. I recently purchased a smart led light, which gives a great variety of color options and settings. All in all, these lights are perfect for me.

kaihp said:

I spoke to a Canon representative this Tuesday regarding a couple of questions regarding my R3 (he was at a pro dealer demonstrating RF lenses), and he told me that you need to train the eye-focus system at least 10-11 times in each orientation before it becomes really reliable

I don't recall seeing that mentioned in the user manual, so wanted to pass this info along to y'all.
I'm off to delete all the trainings and redoing them to see what if any difference it makes.

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Thanks I had given up on it and just use the fancy (and wonderful) control pad thingy on the back. Will try again due to this.

AJ said:

FWIW, here is Ken Rockwell's take on the 24/1.8

Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 MACRO IS STM Review & Sample Images by Ken Rockwell

Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 MACRO IS STM Review & Sample Images by Ken Rockwell

kenrockwell.com

For those not wanting to wade through endless boilerplate:
Pros: tack sharp, can shoot handheld in near darkness.
Cons: with macro mode you get so close that the lens casts a shadow in the subject.

Yes, with the macro mode you must get really close, but that's part of the fun of it. It's a different way of shooting macro. As for the lighting, I try for diffuse lighting (overcast conditions) or sidelit/backlit.

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With the 15-30 I can attach a UV filter and then place the lens face down on a newspaper. It will manually focus on the text, but it will be very, very dark

koenkooi said:

Other rumour sites have been saying Q1 2023 with their first mentions of the R100 at the start of this year. In the vein of '2 wrongs can make a right', do 2 rumours make a fact?

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Sure, why not given enough rumors combined and they become fact. lol. Just like perception is stronger than evidence to some. hahaha.

Too bad I cannot register. I am based in Ital but today even with a fast 130mb/sec connection, when I try to register for the free ticket, the Evenbrite page will go into a virtual spin forever.... Maybe someone is so kind to register and share the video tutorial please?

Nikon announces pricing, availability for its MC-N10 Remote Grip for Z Series cameras​

Another thing, Canon could produce too.....

Nikon unveils $16K Nikkor Z 600mm F4 lens with built-in 1.4x teleconverter​

This is definitively some lens, I´d like to see from Canon!!!!! What would it be easier to use this lens (like my 200-400&1.4) at birding? Just adding the extender by a switch
But cheaper

bbasiaga said:

But I see this lens as more of a travel lens, despite its ability to be used in studio. And that is where it has its most attraction for me. So small and light.
-Brian

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I agree to this point. On a trip to Europe this summer I used the RF24-105L for walking around. When I checked in Lightroom I discovered images between 35-70mm were less than 5% and typically I wished I had more wide angle than 24mm and often 105mm was not enough. With the 70-200 f4 being so small (not much different than 24-105 retracted) combined with a 14-35mm f4 in my shoulder bag would have worked out better. When I check my entire library, 35-70 falls under 1.5%, but that is partly because EF100-400 II is my most used lens and at high frame rates for outdoor water sports my kids are involved in. I’m almost convinced, but to justify it I need to sell the 24-105 because I try to keep a cap on total lenses since it’s a hobby only.

AstrHori has announced a new Probe macro lens for Mirrorless systems. Overall pretty decent improvements over Venus Laowa Probe lens while costing nearly half.

Not a 5D series but went from 7d2 to an R6. So I can speak to the differences in the body. Love both bodies but find no drawbacks to the r6 as far as ergonomics and functionality go. I still reserve the 7d2 for really inclement weather though as it is simply built like a tank whereas the r6 is not as weather sealed or bullet proof. The step up in AF is phenomenal and as a wildlife photographer it makes it a better camera despite the reduction on pixels on target. The improvement in sensor performance is astounding but the 7d2 was never an amazing performing sensor so that is no surprise. I don't do video so have never experienced the issues of overheating that many complain about. Had a few lockups initially but the FW updates fixed that fairly quickly.

Hi, the 8mm aperture on a FF Canon R5 does not look like a native 8mm fisheye lens due to some sensor crop.
Also this old but sharp lens is only F/4 while for astro (and a bit of landscape), I do need a much more bright lens, something btw F1,8 and 2,0 if possible....

The Canon USA Store is having a weekend sale on select refurbished RF mount gear. This would be a great time to buy with the incoming price increases. All refurbished gear from the Canon USA store has a full 1-year warranty.

Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM $1943
Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM $1862
Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM $2267
Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM DS $2510
Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM $2348

There is a lot of other gear including EF lenses and binoculars included in the sale. Check out the Canon USA Refurbished Store here.

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Kit. said:

I'm pretty sure you can overheat it with a blowtorch.

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That might as well be the subtitle of the R6.

B&H Photo has stock of the Canon EOS R3 and it’s ready to ship.
Canon EOS R3 Key Features

24MP Full-Frame Stacked BSI CMOS Sensor
Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, Eye Control AF
6K60 Raw and 4K120 10-Bit Internal Video
30 fps E. Shutter, 12 fps Mech. Shutter
5.76m-Dot EVF with 120 fps Refresh Rate
3.2″ 4.2m-Dot Vari-Angle Touchscreen LCD
Sensor-Shift 5-Axis Image Stabilization
Multi-Function Shoe, Built-In Vert. Grip
CFexpress & SD UHS-II Memory Card Slots
Wired LAN and 5 GHz Wi-Fi Support

Canon EOS R3 Body $5999

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