The TS-E 17 takes a bigger IQ hit from the 2x, but still gives decent results.

I've received my lens and camera back. As CPS said, they calibrate autofocus for my couple camera + lens. I've test lens again using Focal software. Result is more stable but not ideal. For my feelings in real (life) using result is same as before calibration. If I focus from infinity is more accurate than if I focus from close distance. If I focused from close distance and pushed autofocus button again after that, lens do a little more work. it doesn't happen when focusing from infinity.
My opinion: CPS - this is not a guarantee of good service.Although I sent to main CPS of Russia, which controle directly by Canon. I spent about 300$ for DHL delivery there and bac. For me result is nothing...

I haven't even checked what charger I got. Maybe I should check.

I reached out to camera teacher and he said since I was in Auto ISO was maxed out and I was at 2.8 and something has to give.. thus the shutter speed.

unfocused said:

I will not feed the troll...I will not feed the troll...I will not feed the troll.

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i may be short, but I don't live under a bridge.

I want to see a FF camera that by it's asterisk it says, "worlds lightest and tiniest set of 5 removable lenses". just like the thin part of the iphone, I don't care about anymore and haven't since the iphone 5, i just want a better camera and better at&t service in my house. even if that means the phone needs to be a tad thicker.

Rented one from Lens Rentals prior to buying one, both the one from Lens Rentals and the new in the box one from local camera store have the play and slight noise. Both lenses preformed as expected and work fine. I'll admit the noise bothered me at first (compared to my other lenses), but not anymore.

YuengLinger said:

Sounds like the most over-planned, exhausting fishing trip ever. Phew! Maybe channel Jacques Cousteau's old cinematography team?

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I agree. Just take the two lenses and CPL and be done with it

Wow! tat was fast. I was just typing my reply...

ahsanford said:

61 MP x 10 fps is bonkers throughput.

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Interesting to see what the competition does - although I am absolutely not into pixel monsters.
But the throughput is really amazing.

Random Orbits said:

If you're that on the fence, just bring the 11-24. The worst case is lugging a lens you don't use often. The best case is finding that it is a better choice than a 16-35. In the process, you'll learn what works better for you.

If you are planning a lot of shots using a tripod, then I'd echo PBD's advice about the TSE-24. Shift will help reduce/eliminate the "buildings falling backwards" effect. Aren't they also compatible with extenders?

When traveling for longer trips, I typically brings two camera bags. The smaller one gets packed with clothes and travels in the suitcase if going by air. Once at the destination, I store the gear in the larger bag or room safe, and take a smaller set out for the day/excursion.

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Thanks for the advice.
Yes considering the 24 TSE as I’m back using it more. I’m getting used to wearing glasses so I can see again if it’s in focus.
Packing correctly will be important.

So after doing some sleuthing around, I've come up with the following information from a few different sources: Yes, this camera can be converted. It does have a hot spot that starts to get noticeable after about f/4. Most compacts have this problem.

LSXPhotog said:

BANDING:
If you're experiencing banding when using off camera flash, this is a result of the electronic first curtain shutter that the EOS R shoots with by default.

HOW TO CORRECT:
1.) Go to Camera Menus, Page 6, Silent LV shoot.
2.) By default, this is set to Mode 1. Change this to Disable.
3.) You're done. This will make the camera slightly louder during shooting, but it will eliminate the electronic first curtain shutter and get rid of banding when working with flashes in High-Speed Sync.


This is not an issue isolated to the EOS R. Olympus and Sony camera users have been reporting this issue for several years. Canon doesn't exactly label "electronic shutter" in an easy to comprehend or descriptive way. I hope this helps someone and prevents them from returning their camera. LOL

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Thank you for this.

Never lost a lens cap, howver, broke many of those floppy things. I don't think this will last long in anyone camera bag, especially when one is changing lenses frequently.

SecureGSM said:

My logic suggests there are good chances for Sigma to (eventually) release an EF-M version of 18-35/1.8 and 50-100/1.8 zooms. instant buy for me: both lenses and Canon M system. Sweet dreams.

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I think a lot of people would have only those 2 lenses.

neuroanatomist said:

Sony is #1 in camera sales among brands starting with the letter ‘S’.

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That would be Sony, Samsung and Sigma. oh, wait... Samsung is...

Stereodude said:

If that's Canon putting their best foot forward with promo footage, yikes... The timelapse is almost passable the others are really soft. It looks like 720p video that's been scaled up.

Compared to the UHD and HD footage from the RX100 MkVA or RX100 MkVI it's a big joke.

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Does Canon specify the original picture resolution used to create in-camera timelapse??
If it's not high-res, it would be useless, and I couldn't believe Canon would do so bad move at this point

I don't know how many people expect warranty repair for a grey market item that was clearly sold in a different region. The difference for me is that Canon will still repair it, even if it is grey. Nikon won't. I had a friend who had to furnish receipts before NikonUSA would repair her D800 that was damage by attaching a 3rd party grip; I don't think she mentioned attaching the 3rd party grip, but she had to pay for the repair. But the key difference is that Nikon would not touch it until she showed proof of purchase from an authorized dealer.

Personally, I've never had issues with Canon servicing any of my camera gear (dozens of Canon items over the years), but I've also never REALLY had a problem happen during the warranty period either. I had a 20D whose plastic pin under the hot shoe got stuck down. It was fixed under warranty and got stuck again (right after the warranty expired), so from then on I had to use an external flash. Subsequent models replaced the nylon pin with a metal one.

My 5D3 and 5D4 were bought grey, and Canon has serviced both (again, issues popped up outside of the warranty period).

rst said:

Would have expected to see UK pricing for £799 given the exchange rates!!

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Doesn’t ever seem to work that way.

Tugela said:

You are the one who has an issue with numbers.

It has nothing to do with unit cost, the values are a direct comparison of the previous years numbers. MILCs have nothing to do with it. The value of DSLRs being moved is dramatically lower than the corresponding number for units being moved. That means that the high end of the DSLR market is tanking. The prices of cameras are not going down by corresponding amounts, and manufacturing costs certainly would not be coming down either, so the only way to account for the disproportionate decrease in value is that the high value units are not moving.

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High end camera sales are cyclical, not annual.

One year a manufacturer will bring out a new high end model and another manufacturers high end model will be nearing the end of its life, you can't draw a relevant comparison from such short term figures.

Manufacturing costs per unit in real terms do come down. It is something Canon have stated making very aggressive inroads into and they are famous for their cost management, they invent the robotic machines that can make ever higher quality lenses with almost no human workforce.

Kit. said:

Sony (then still Minolta) created autofocus SLRs.

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I always wondered what happened to Minolta!!

FACT!

Keith_Reeder said:

Is it a fact? Or a rumour?

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Keith_Reeder said:

Nobody asked your opinion. But the fact is that if you can't take superlative images with your Canon kit, it ain't the fault of the cameras.

Oh - and "Canon's response to market challenges" might disappoint you, but it's hard to argue against them, given that Canon continues to outsell the rest by a significant margin.

Maybe they know more about responding to market challenges than you do...

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This is an opinion-free forum so, I can express my opinion at my discretion unless I disrespect or offend anyone here I think...and yes, I have taken and continue to take good images that can be taken event with a P&S little camera with proper technique.

Talking about sales in 2018.

So, yeah, this shows Canon is gaining overall market share, but don't be getting all excited about the current R system , because we don't even know if that's a factor in this report. The FF market sales are not longer led by Canon, adding the APS-C and other consumer-grade cameras (biggest part of Canon's sales & profit) is not relevant to the discussion to claim that canon continue to outsell others, I think. What is very valid is the fact that Canon colors are among the nest and lenses are top notch and for that reason continue to be used on other brands camera with adaptors.

Canon R autofocus, ISO and Dynamic Range are not up to the level of Sony and Nikon. What is remarkable are the newly released lenses.

Once a pro R is released and something that wildlife/sport shooters can use comes out then we'll see a real behavior of the market but, as Canon normally behaves, don't expect that these improvements in the Pro-R body will be incorporated in the lower tier FF bodies in the short term.

DaveGrice said:

No worries. Maybe you can add the link to the comparison you were asserting. You know, where the comparable Nikon lens is always better than the Canon lens.

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I think you're confusing me with someone else as I never said anything like that; actually I don't think anyone has said anything like that. Someone just pointed out that DxO scores Nikon mount versions of a given lens, like the Sigma 35 1.4 as an example, higher than the Canon versions. Some examples

Sigma 35 1.4
F-mount = 43
EF-mount = 41

Sigma 50 1.4
F-mount = 46
EF-mount = 44

Sigma 85 1.4
F-mount = 51
EF-mount = 47

Sigma 20 1.4
F-mount = 41
EF-mount = 40

Sigma 12-24 2.8
F-mount = 28
EF-mount = 24

and so on.

AlanF said:

How does that help?

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I'm not sure that it does, but it's possible that this allows more elements to be used by providing more space. It also may be easier to design a TC that doesn't have to fit into an existing optical path (ie, by changing the distance from front element to sensor it may be easier to complete the optical path rather than fitting into a specific space). Those are just guesses though...

Apart from that, anything that has to move has extra constraints on how it can be designed. That may be the bigger issue.

miggyt said:

Canon bodies with IBIS? I'll believe it only when Canon launches it. Historically, Canon prefers to launch lenses with and without stabilization to keep customers upgrading lenses. It's all $$$ to them.

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How can they release IBIS when they do not have a workable system?
Your idea of Canon's historical preferences is based on a total misunderstanding of why.