Bdbtoys said:

Although, I think you can only do that if you have x-number of posts. Speaking of which, I should ditch this automated RP title.

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i changed mine on the first day i signed on, when i had 5 posts

thats why i though that was the actual thing he owned

I think that this is a magnificent lens for anyone that is still into Olympus bodies and has $7.5K to drop on the lens (which means probably not too many people). It's a shame that all that optical quality has to end up on old technology M43 sensors and EM1... bodies.

Another interesting thing they claim (yet again): They do the 2x multiply to show their equivalent FF focal distance (ok, that's fair and accurate). They also do the 2x multiply to show their equivalent FF max. magnification, although they word it deceptively (It looks like their actual magnification is shown in parenthesis, and they use 2x to get the equivalent FF magnification, which is also ok IMHO). *BUT* they still show *only the M43 f#* which they apply to both the M43 focal distance and the FF equivalent distance (they're still doing their marketing bullshit to falsely hype their lens as having an equivalent f# half the value it really is, instead of also showing the 2x on the equivalent FF f#'s which would be fair and accurate).

Keep in mind that Canon could also claim an additional set of values (focal distance, f#, max magnification) if a 1.6x or so crop was applied to their FF sensors and so they could come up with additional bigger claims for focal distance and max magnification that way. But who needs to fight a marketing war with a company that's already out of business?

If I was still into Olympus (which I'm not as all my stuff is now in my brother's hands) and had $7.5K to spend then I would actually get this lens and be quite happy. It will take stunning telephoto photos as well as stunning close up shots of flowers, etc. But their sensor will never be as good as the R5 or future R5s, and their people/animal eye AF will never be as good, but most of their people will be OK with that.

All in all, it's a shame that they didn't come out with the EM1_III and this lens two years ago as it might have saved them enough to still be in business.

I just called 1 (866) 443-8002 for the Loyalty Program today. The R5 and R6 are not eligible for the discount since they are so new.
For other cameras, like the EOS-R, the discount is 20% for new cameras and 10% for refurbished cameras.

dlee13 said:

For me I much prefer the RF control ring over the aperture rings.

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So do I, never did any video until now. But I have been wondering about cine lenses because of their manual aperture ring.
Sill hoping a video user will answer!

VegasCameraGuy said:

I have a power brick that has a PD USB-C outlet and will charge any USB-C or USB-A devices up to a laptop. I have a battery charger that uses USB and will charge the batteries on my R5. The power brick will also charge my R5 but if that doesn't work for you, the batteries could be recharged outside the camera. I'm guessing as I've never used a 1DX3. On my R5 the USB-C charger has to have Power Delivery (PD) to work as regular USB-C charges don't.

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I've got many USB C PD power supplies and batteries - none work. I felt comfortable trying since the USB C port standard and PD both have safety precautions built in to prevent incompatible devices from frying each other. Unfortunately no combination worked. I'm stuck with the bulky charger that only accepts AC 110v for now.

Hi all, bought the R5 for stills but loving its video capabilities.
In my video cameras (Sony FS5, EX1 etc) I’m accustomed to using the histogram as an exposure aid.
On the R5 I can bring the histogram up on the rear screen, but as soon as I start to record video, it disappears. Anyone know if it’s possible to keep the histogram displaying while recording? And if so, please can you post the exact setting?
Thanks very much
Mark

Mt Spokane Photography said:

I can deflect lower the front left corner of the plastic piece that covers the radio and possibly EVF screen. it does not affect photographs. The joint of the cover is not perfect, a fingernail can feel the difference, mine is well within any reasonable fit specification.

If you feel yours is beyond what you expect, contact canon and arrange for a repair. Its a fact that molded parts can shrink or warp due to various manufacturing factors. Trying to push parts thru the machine faster than the process specifies is a common cause of inaccuracies'. I doubt that a very tiny error would be rejected by inspectors.

There is no real way for us to compare what we see, for me, its a tiny deflection with a lot of pressure but it does move. There appears to be no way that that joint on both the left and right corners would seal against moisture intrusion unless there is something inside I don't see. Canon relies on fit to resist moisture intrusion and it does look like a definite weak spot in that regard. Its not a 1 series camera, and I'd use a cover for any significant wet weather photography. Warranties don't cover water intrusion.

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Pretty much same thing here... just checked.

rocknrory said:

It would be better if you didn't have to change the AF mode to MF in the menu, instead it could stay in AF mode until you turn the focus dial, then it would allow MF w/ the option to return to using AF quickly and seamlessly.

Edit: I just learned it's possible to allow this when half pressing the shutter button in the menu. Wish it would allow it without the shutter press, but it's still a big improvement!

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Another option is to use the AF ON button (if you haven't already remapped it). I've found this feels a bit more natural. Hopefully canon sends out a quick firmware update soon.

This is something I’m curious about too! Dustin Abbott’s review of it was quite positive and the fact you can use rear filters is huge for me!

Joules said:

What makes you believe the 1DX III native ISO is 400?

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From Canon EOS-1D X Mark III Video White Paper:

The EOS-1D X Mark III incorporates 10-bit Canon Log encoding as the primary OETF, which
empowers the camera to closely match imaging characteristics of the Cinema EOS cameras. This OETF
is used for all of the P / Tv / Av / M exposure control modes as well as in the ISO Auto setting mode.
The OETF supports an 800% dynamic range, based upon Base ISO 400.

SteveC said:

Because if you don't Pay: Boo! you get hit with huge interest.

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LOL..yeah, that might do it.

I did have to call and bitch at them...they hadn't sent me a statement, but I got a text from them saying I had late payment which is not like me, I pay in full every month.

Anyway, got on the phone with them told them I'd not gotten a statement...the removed the late fees and interest and I sent the full payment in.

Yeah, it's a good deal IF...you pay in full every month. If you don't that. interest will eat up any savings you have quick.

C

Maximilian said:

DXO = Don't eXpect Objectivity

Let's move on ...

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Their overall scores are meaningless because the weighting of individual measurements is subjective, as are overall scores on all other sites. But, the individual components of those scores are often of interest, and you can draw your own uses from them. At high iso, the land in which I live, the R5 is a winner, even in their judgement as they admit the overall score was lowered by the low iso results. They do very much praise the R5.

privatebydesign said:

No I don't think AE lock is going to help much because that is going to lock in your slow shutter speed ambient exposure. But don't forget in this 'dual exposure' ETTL II situation exposure compensation, EC, will only affect the ambient exposure so you can raise the auto shutter speed by three stops by dialing in -3 on your EC. Flash exposure compensation, FEC, will only affect the subject exposure (although that relies on their not being too much flash spill), so if your subject is very bright, or dark, or has reflective clothing on etc you can compensate for that alone with FEC.

For me this ability to control the flash and the ambient exposures independently was a key selling feature of the Canon flash system over the earlier Nikon flash system that worked a very different way. Though I do wish Canon flashes had a simple dumb light trigger like most Nikon flashes do and did.

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Thank you @privatebydesign

Regards
Suman

Jethro said:

Hmm - a little disappointing but I guess not entirely unexpected. So: good idea not particularly well executed?

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It should beat a smartphone for subjects more than a couple meters away - And that's really all that can be expected from such a tiny device. Don't think the execution is the problem here - It's physics.

From what I have read, that makes sense if you already own a 100-400L and a 1.4x it is kind of a wash to upgrade. Glad it is working for you!

Mt Spokane Photography said:

Lots of adapters are available online, all 3 camera stores in the Seattle area had all 3 Canon adapters last week when I checked. The super sized Stores like Amazon, B&H, Adorama are sold out but many more ordinary stores have them.

A person looking for the adapters can take the Canon approved Dealers list and look for dealers in your state or adjacent ones and likely find a store that has them. The Seattle area stores seldom come up in a internet search but are reasonably large stores and often have stock when others don't. Unfortunately, there are no longer and Canon authorized dealers now in Spokane. The store in Spokane that had sold cameras for the last 117 years has stopped selling them and now does high end audio-video commercially or for residences. They do sell AV retail in 2 stores. A small store in nearby Idaho that sold pro model Canon for many many years was also dropped by Canon.

Its a sign of the times.

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Yes, local dealers are probably a better bet, but my two go-to dealers in Toronto didn't have these items for months either. FWIW, the ND filter itself is almost $400 CAD and since they seem to be so delicate, I may just end up keeping the vari-nd in the drop-in adapter and keeping the basic rf-ef adapter and swap the adapters back and forth when I don't need the nd instead of fumbling with the filter itself in the field and damaging it. Breakthrough photography also seem to have a much wider offering at a much lower price point, if they can ever get their product to market..

SteveC said:

Appropos that comment, I also own an M6...but don't have any of the longer zooms, and have no use for the 15-45mm kit lens I do have. By far the most commonly used lens on that camera is the 18-200 from Tamron, native EF-M mount (it also comes as an EF-S but it's really loud). I have the 11-22, the 22mm and 32mm. Never saw the need for the 28, but that could change someday.

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The 28mm is actually one of my faves. While IMO it's not quite as sharp as the 32mm or 22mm in non-macro shooting, it does surprisingly well in low light and even better in daylight considering it's not the fastest. Naturally, in macro and super macro it really shines.

I can't believe after posting this that now it a possibility!!!!!!! What a game changer!!! https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/...hQLLk5pBQlajYOdynGINlkemQtb3SuywDNigloyM-5dwI

Jeff Saylor said:

I had a feeling nothing would happen with those things.

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This is the reason why I never participate in any kind of sweepstakes and giveaways. Waste of time. And money in some instances.

SaP34US said:

What differences ie possible improvements will be on the newer version if or when it comes?
I hope that it will at least have the ver. II af system and that a truly photo focused camera with up to 720p 240 fps and up to 1080p 50/60 fps video.

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The RP is loaded with features, they might update the processor and install a newer sensor, but its power is constrained with the battery size. Its a consumer camera and is not going to get pro features or features that need more power. I think its very good as is, a excellent price too. Canon has too much on their plate to kick out a new RP version very soon.

Look for the M series to slowly be replaced by the R series with the main difference being RF lens compatibility. It will have APS-C sized sensor as well about all they need to do is to change the lens mount and tweak the backplane distance. Hopefully, they will put the R firmware in it and do away with the PowerShot like firmware.

wockawocka said:

I've been out of the loop but apparenlty there's shutter shock that can present itself at around this speed on the R5 and R6 and wondered if it's been fixed in firmware recently?

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No fix yet and I would assume a fix is not really possible. The best we can hope for is automatic switching between EFCS and mechanical based on shutter speed.

WriteLight said:

So...do we have a shipping date for this yet? I thought I had seen Dec.4, have also read middle of Dec.
Anyone have any additional insight?

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I just received mine a few days ago. Looking forward to testing it out tomorrow on my R5, along with my newly purchased RF 24-105 f/4!

Ordered in August, arrived today. Foto DINKEL, Munich, Germany.

Firmware 1.1.1.

Chris.Chapterten said:

Great news, how often was it freezing before the update?

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every shoot multiple times with the 70-200

Kiton said:

Hope that helps a little,

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Thanks Kiton, helps AlOT!.