Kit Lens Jockey said:

I appreciate the suggestion. I did not realize it was USB out to a computer. I thought it was HDMI out. But, I don't really want to throw another piece of hardware into the mix. Seems a little counterproductive. Thanks though.

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The Game Capture is a good piece of hardware. It is made for using for long periods of time and is not that expensive.

and with sound it doesnt sound as camera .
They just think you farted

I actually have similar question, back in the days 4/3 system claims they decide with the form factor because they can make light hit the sensor at right angle, so the shorter flange distance for mirrorless in theory would degrade the peripheral IQ.

Micro lens modification might help improve that but I bet it comes at a cost for other focal length other than the ones they optimise for, maybe software fixable though

Another Sigma 150-600 C owner here but since updating to the latest firmware has anyone noticed "Moderate View Mode" no longer shows a steady image in the view finder?

RC said:

Yuck! Two things came to mind as I was reading your post:

1. It sounds like a condition when a battery dies during the firmware upgrade which I'm sure can't be good. Have you checked your battery or do you have another one to try?

2. Your firmware download is corrupt and choked at the point of failure. Or along the same line, your CF card is corrupt or needs formatting/replacing.

Assuming you can get power back to your camera, download the firmware again and place onto a different card--might be worth buying a quality card if what you have is questionable. Ideally the card needs to be formatted with your camera and not your computer if that is possible at this point.

Some other things you have probably looked at but just in case you haven't:

1. Is it possible there is something in your battery chamber, a shread of paper or something which is blocking one of the contacts? Just maybe it was coincidentally that you lost battery connection when updating
2. Is it possible you have a bent or damaged pin in your CF card socket. Again this would be a coincident but since the card was just pulled and reinserted prior to the failure maybe.
3. Check your battery with a multimeter.
4. Carefully clean your camera's electrical connectors.
5. By all means call Canon

Please keep us posted on the outcome, we would love to hear the cause and solution.

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Did you try to post this on Canon's official forum? Maybe more bad publicity closer to home will get their attention, like whenever someone complains about Adorama some helpful PR person will drop on you and include a gift voucher just to get you off their backs.

Where is the link to the firmware update file. Both links point to sales pages.

Found it: https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/...rf-24-105mm-f-4l-is-usm?tab=drivers_downloads

Thanks for sharing.

Taking a look at that 24-70 IS - notice how it's zoomed to 70mm, but there's no extension of the barrel...is this an internal zooming lens?

I'm willing to bet the 70-200 is not one though. Actually, its design reminds me a lot of the EF 70-300L, a lens I like quite a bit actually due to its compactness. I can actually just squeeze the 5D and 70-300 into my regular-size camera bag whereas for the 70-200 2.8 and 100-400 I need my extra long bag...

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bobby said:

I'm going scuba diving in May and I'd like to bring a Camera.

Does anybody have any experience - especially with the G1X mark III underwater?
I think the G1X III is an interesting option for UW photography since it's got the large 80D sensor, although the G7X II's lens is supposedly better.

Does anybody have any experience with both the G1X mark III AND the G7X mark II?

How about the Canon WP-DC55 and WP-DC56 underwater housings... Has anybody used them? Are they reliably waterproof?

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Sensor size matters!!! Go with the G1X Mk III.

So, the price war for FF is on! That's certainly good news for photographers, We need a competition for cost of lenses next.

The entry level cameras don't save a lot in cost to build, a little in multiple places adds up though. but if you sell 10X or 100X as many, that can make it very profitable

I verified the issue if I understand what you were doing.

First, metering is always on on my camera even while half pressing the shutter button or AF ON, it responds to light changes, tapping the bar works fine when not pressing the shutter or AF-ON buttons.

Tapping the Multi-Function bar to change ISO definitely does not work while I am half pressing the shutter or pressing the AF-on button. The * button locks exposure, so I did not try it.

This is either a bug or intended function. I'm not good enough to press that bar and the AF ON button at the same time, but its barely possible for me to half press the shutter and tap the bar with my thumb. I just have little control left in my fingers.

I'd call Canon and tell them of the issue. They may be aware of it and working on a fix, or they may have it as a planned feature but if they get complaints, they might change it.

A practical global shutter for large high pixel count sensors in still cameras is beyond difficult, but a lot of work is being done its really not needed for most still shots, but I'm sure that there are cases where its a issue, as in the lighting issues mentioned.

A big driver is cinema cameras, there are lots of work-around solutions using rolling shutters that almost work. Reading out, resetting, and exposing a sensor at rapid speeds using a electronic shutter is going to happen for very expensive cinema cameras hooked to very fast computers at first. With electronic shutters, the sensor is always exposed to light, so, all the photosites must be reset at the instant the exposure starts, and readout instantly after the exposure ends. How to achieve this is the issue. How do you change electronic shutter speeds from 10 seconds to 1/8000 second while a mirrorless camera is still exposing the sensor and feeding a display in real time? With a rolling shutter, the display is frozen or blanked out while the actual exposure is happening, then it goes back to the standard readout speed required for the lcd or evf.

We see patents for various aspects of a workable global shutter camera, and some global shutters exist for video cameras where the shutter speed stays in a constant or narrow range and lighting is well controlled, but getting to work for awide shutter speeds and very low light is far far off. For video its coming first.

Del Paso said:

Thanks for reassuring me, since I recently bought a very expensive Breakthrough polarizing filter !
Heliopan also deserve their reputation as one of the very best filter companies, many Leica filters are indeed Heliopans...
Why should one spend thousands of hard-earned $$$$ on lenses and cameras, to save a few $ on filters?

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I bought some Breakthrough UV filters and they seem like a good company. In fact I like the case they come in better than my other filters.

ethanz said:

And I think the amount of people who use a 400 or 600 for video is very slim. The 200-400 would be a better choice for video I think.

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Surveillance video...?

ist that 3sec for closing image stabilation on lens rather than protecting sensor?

Canon's new instant cameras have leaked ahead of launch

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Let's hope they sort out that leaking problem before they're due for sale.

Maximilian said:

The company is the same as mentioned by bobby and working in Germany and the EU.
Different insurance models (countries, gear used, gear at home, accessories, etc) are possible.
Further details see here:
https://www.fotofairsicherung.de/ (German HP)

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Many thanks, Maximilian!

Thanks for sharing, Johannes!
Really interesting, although not yet for me, as I am still waiting for more professional EOS R bodies.
But good to see, that the market is already offering EOS R and RF compatible tools

There are several internal things that must happen before any production takes place. Field Testing and revisions that may or may not result, additional rounds of testing until its right. Firmware development and testing on the cameras as well as against specifications. This will likely happen for unreleased cameras as well.

Pricing of the 70-200 will be in line with the original new price of the EF 70-200 or about $2600. The 24-240 has no published specifications that I'm aware of, I expect it will be in the $1000-1500 range, but it all depends on how high of a quality of construction it gets. It conceivably could be under $1,000.

I was watching a basketball game today and saw the Canon 50-1000 in action. Its not Full Frame, its super 35, and sells for ~$70,000!

Come on Canon, free update for the 1dx2 too?

Bennymiata said:

Maybe he was sitting down because his camera was so heavy.

When I do weddings or events, I rarely sit down and I can often be seen climbing chairs and tables to get good shots, and I'm in my 60's.

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I have been spotted doing the same, and for groups holding the camera overhead. It helps to be tall and have an articulated screen. I can’t imagine having the time to sit down at a wedding.

FairlyKors said:

Only one person is upset that Canon’s dropping support for the EF-M mount?

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Yes, just one person. Apparently, (almost) everyone else can read.

Canon also confirms (again) that IBIS is coming to future EOS R camera bodies, as well as saying the EOS M and EF-M will be around for a while.

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its predecessor

3kramd5 said:

“wider ISO range”

Than what?

“same battery”

As what?

I don’t know about thunder stealing. If the RP has any, it’s certainly due to the format size and price.

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AlanF said:

I am trying to find out more about Panasonic DFD. This was a useful article https://camerajabber.com/panasonic-dfd-focusing-explained/
It does say that it works with only with Panasonic lenses, which might be a problem for you?

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This youtube video explain the differences and similarities between contrast AF, phase detect AF, hybrid AF, DFD and DPAF.
It seems that DFD needs to have an in-camera database of lenses and reacts to each differently. If so, it will be of very limited use.

SwissFrank said:

Just my guess, but it's possible they started off with this goal, and someone just happened to figure out that you could use this for HDR as well.

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I agree. That's the way science normally works (I know that because I edit a German physics magazine + from my own experience back when I studied physics).

SwissFrank said:

Right. Up until now, on-sensor memory may have only had one possible function--avoiding rolling shutter--and thus be something you'd only support on a mainly-video camera. Thx to this paper, they're now dangling 42dB or more extra headroom (basically SEVEN STOPS more highlight detail) and that's something you'd totally pay an extra couple grand for if you really understood it. It's simply staggering.

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Yes, I'd really love to see that technology to hit the market soon. But the publication in a primary research journal without any patent claims so far indicates that we'll have to wait a while...