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slclick · Dec 28, 2019

Baron_Karza said:
No I didn't. If you think so, then explain.

You might need to try and sway me as to why cost and tech trumps art and know how. Look, the argument for a first time or replacement due to loss/theft is different than the replacement for upgrade/GAS. I was commenting on how so many folks spend endless amounts of energy on specs and arguments thereof and act as if once a new model arrives the old model ceases to work. It's tiresome. So your car analogy? It doesn't work for my angle.

Graphic.Artifacts · Dec 28, 2019

IMO the slow readout and rolling shutter make the R unsuitable for most of my gimbal work. It's a great body for V-Log and tripod based "talking head" video but if you are doing quick pans or shooting moving subjects the rolling shutter can be pretty obvious. The 1DX2 and X-T3 have much faster sensors. Their measured rolling shutters are anywhere from 2-4 times faster than the R and they both do 4K60P which is handy to have on a gimbal. It also doesn't hurt that can get an X-T3 and the excellent 18-55 kit lens for less than what you'd pay for just the R body.

The R is evolving into a pretty good video cam but it's not the best tool for every job.

The ability to use tracking AF/Face/Eye recognition with the R is a big advantage over the 1DX2 but I'd still go with a IDX2 on a gimbal if I had to chose between them.

navastronia · Dec 28, 2019

I had no idea Metabones was working on this. I probably won't buy one because I don't do much video (and I'm never in APS-C mode shooting stills - why not make a medium format lens speedbooster to use on 35mm sensors, instead?) but the performance isn't that bad outside some apparent softness at when viewed at 500% (see 09:49).

magarity · Dec 27, 2019

SteveC said:
May your lenses never fog
May your cards never corrupt
May your batteries never die at the worst possible moment,
May you never ever need your UV filter to do the job most people actually buy them for,

May your firmware updates never brick your device.

privatebydesign · Dec 27, 2019

YuengLinger said:
Any automated solutions for printing between cleaning cycles? I got the pro 1000...

Not that I have delved into. I regularly spend months away from my printers and unplug them so they can't do self maintenance, I do this because of lightening strikes which are very common where I live.

Dantana · Dec 27, 2019

Viggo said:
I posted about a similar problem in another thread. In the touch/info in live view with the screen I keep touching the iso “button” in the bottom right corner and manually setting an iso value when I want it to just stay on auto-iso. Wish I could edit or rearrange that info layout ..

I've done the same thing, but mostly in reverse (had set an ISO, but inadvertently tapped it into Auto). Super confusing until I figured out what I was touching. I haven't tried Fv yet, but it does seem interesting.

slclick · Dec 26, 2019

2019 and almost 2020 yet my trinity like this thread is still kind of dated.

16-35 f/4L
24-105 f/4L ll
70-200 f/4L (That's right, 1st edition, no IS)

SecureGSM · Dec 26, 2019

Don Haines said:
I have signed NDAs that had a specific date, and I have signed them that said never. Personally, I have yet to see one that said that once someone else blabbed, that I was free to. As to Canon NDAs, none of us know what is in it, and even if one did, they would not be talking.

Pass the popcorn!

They typically say: until either explicitly permitted by IP holder, restricted by date or non withstanding or excluding information already available in public domain.
But you are correct. Pop corn it is. As there is no point to argue here. I was not aware, overlooked Canon released images of the camera. I would not comment otherwise. And I apologised for being incorrect.Why Michael is keep pressing his point is beyond my understanding.

SecureGSM · Dec 26, 2019

CanonFanBoy said:
My speculative knowledge (Magic 8 Ball from 1972) tells me $3,499.95.

considering current market conditions and commercial wars for market domination between C and S, a7R IV being priced $3,499.00. etc.
Canon may consider bringing the Rs to market at a little bit better than that price. not by much, but...

Optics Patent · Dec 25, 2019

I had been grumbling about the look of the basic adapter. Why doesn't it match the body's metallic ring like the RF lenses do? I grant it's a challenge to make an adapter look right for generations of different lenses but I found this inexcusable. Then, Santa put a control ring adapter in my stocking, and I realized that Canon did it right on all but the basic model.

Here's how it looks with a WIDE price range of lenses (factor of 100, literally). I'm still wishing for a white one they can produce to seve the big white market and make us R users feel like they are m,aking pro lenses for us.

koenkooi · Dec 23, 2019

No direct experience, but Tamron didn't update the firmware on all their lenses to support recent Canon cameras. Sounds like the 70-300 is one of those.

SteveC · Dec 22, 2019

If your interest is the R I would NOT buy an EF mount body. It seems like you are considering this or perhaps I misunderstood your question.

jeanluc · Dec 22, 2019

canonnews said:
Continue reading...

Richard

Just wanted to compliment you on your Canon News site, it rocks and I find myself on it quite often. Thanks for putting it out there.

Maximilian · Dec 22, 2019

For all those still using an EOS 5D Mark II camera the following information:

I received an e-mail from Canon Germany that the official time for the service lifespan of this model will end this year. (after 7 years)
Servicing and spare parts will no longer be available for it at Canon Service Centers (at least in Germany).
If you need servicing or spare parts, you will have to contact your service partner first.

Enjoy your gear.
I hope that mine will last many years longer without servicing

BlueBomberTurbo · Dec 21, 2019

Been thinking of doing the same for the add-on grip (non OEM) for the EOS R. The battery door gets transplanted to the bottom of the grip, breaking the overall seal. So I'll just add some foam around the opening on the body side of the grip, and below the battery door on the bottom of the grip, like what the OP did.

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/514qTq3TcPL._AC_SL1200_.jpg

Rule556 · Dec 20, 2019

I'm also really hoping for this. My 40mm is my favorite prime. It made my 6D almost feel like a pocket camera. It's still small with the RF adapter on my R, but I'm really looking forward for the consumer level non-IS primes to start being released.

YuengLinger · Dec 19, 2019

Somebody has way too much leisure time.

mangobutter · Dec 19, 2019

It would be nice if Canon would make an RF 70-200 F4L. I'm sure they will at some point. Honestly IS is nice but I don't need it, especially not for an extra $500. I've always managed to get laser sharp focus out of my non IS 70-200. I have to balance my budget for other toys, otherwise I'd get the best of the best!

IcyBergs · Dec 19, 2019

Sony's dynamic-reefs and mega-reefs are far superior, Canon is soooooo far behind.

Optics Patent · Dec 19, 2019

[email protected] said:
Stefang, that's brilliant. Every lens a tilt lens. Probably not shift. A movable sensor that could control tilt - wow. Talk about opportunities for computational aids. I could imagine a focus analysis done in a few milliseconds, and optimal tilt executed automatically. Pick 2 or three focus points, rather than just one.

That actually would be worth waiting the extra 2 years. Here is where we get our hopes up for a proper dashing.

I file patent applications for ideas like this. Seriously.

justaCanonuser · Dec 19, 2019

This is my personal love letter to Canon's engineering

:

I love to read Roger Cicala's blog, in particular before making a new investment. Over many years it does tell one story which IMO is more important than any lab tests: on the prosumer/pro level, Canon delivers exceptional quality. As a birder/wildlife photographers (amateur), my wife and I really mistreat our gear, we use it in heavy rain in the mountains, in sand & saltwater spray on winter shores etc., and I always experienced: my Canon simply works. Once my then already old and therefore a bit misused 7D swallowed sand in its thumb wheel, it crunched for a few weeks a bit and then the sand was milled out, but the camera never gave up to shoot. And my old battered EF 500mm crashed on rocks, was crusted with salt, banged against trees, but it still works flawlessly. Shooting side by side with comparable cameras and lenses, my wife's Nikon gear, unfortunately, proved many times to be much less reliable, we had a lot of repair so far.

This is the main reason why I still use Canon, despite the fact, that they lost some of their technical leadership on the camera side within the past ten years.

bluenoser1993 · Dec 18, 2019

Mt Spokane Photography said:
For portrait orientation, its better beyond comparison, of course. It feels like a mini 1D series tith the grip and two batteries. The grip fits tightly as well. The last time I bought a Canon grip was for my 5D MK I, and it had a lot of flex to it. Thats pretty much gone with this one, I have not put a large lens on it with a tripod, but I assume that it will still sag downward a bit. My 1D's did not sag noticeably. Of course, the tripod and head can cause the sag, but mine are heavy duty enough to even work with a supertele.

I’ve been waiting to buy this grip for a while, 3 kids in volleyball which results in a lot of time in portrait orientation. Trouble is, $600 in Canada and $250 in USA. I don’t understand the price difference, it makes no sense. I don’t like buying things without having my hands on it first, but the local Henry’s doesn’t stock it. In fact, Henry’s only has 2 in stock in their entire Canadian inventory. May just have to bite the bullet and order from B&H.

deleteme · Dec 18, 2019

Normalnorm said:
I am quoting the actual comment of Roger's. My point is that the reflex comment of internet punters is "It extends=deal breaker" or "It extends=non-pro lens". Never mind the many pro lenses that do exactly that.
Roger actually KNOWS. Most commenters do not.
I have been shooting for 40+ years as a working pro and the many lenses I have used all get minor amounts of dust but none more than others. And none to the extent that impairs IQ except the dust on the front or rear element that is independent of the lens design.

The comments denigrating extending lenses seem to come from every corner irrespective of the experience of the commenter. Thus I call it hearsay or better yet dogma.

Optics Patent · Dec 18, 2019

Tom W said:
I have mixed feelings about the "stretching" method. On the one hand, if you rarely use the wide end and just want to grab the occasional snapshot with it, then maybe it's acceptable. But it is a lossy method. How much is lost, I don't know. Simple distortion correction does eat up a little resolution too, but it's an acceptable amount of loss.

By my estimation about 9% might be lost linearly. Or about 17% of pixels. Virtually undetectable cropping that confers the effect of an undistorting lens of the promised focal length with correct composition in the viewfinder.

RF 24-240mm: No full frame cover at 24mm

That’s because you are relatively new to this game and you have admitted that earlier. Have merely expressed my opinion and di not want to engage in meaningless conversation. That’s all. For someone not wanting to engage in this conversation, you sure seem determined to have the last--albeit...

www.canonrumors.com

analoggrotto · Dec 17, 2019

Sporgon said:
I have found that changing lenses a lot, in all sorts of conditions, doesn't influence dust on the sensor. Maybe it would on cameras that don't have a closed shutter.

A little bug got into my prism box and died. My sensor is pretty dusty really, but its not awful.

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