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TAW · Aug 31, 2018

bhf3737 said:
Recently, there was an episode on DPReview TV titled: "understanding 4K and 6K Photo modes on your camera" discussing your question. I found it informative.

That was very informative and helpful. Thank you!

Kit. · Aug 31, 2018

TG-5 has two steps of physical aperture (corresponding to /2.0 and /2.8 on the short end), which is already better than its 2.3" competitors, and a 3 stops ND filter.

mb66energy · Aug 31, 2018

neuroanatomist said:
All EF-M lenses to date, from 11mm to 200mm, have had the exact same diameter.

That's problem with non-unique names for things:
I meant lens element diameter (German: Lens) and not lens with enclosure diameter (German: Objektiv including lens elements) - thought, it was obvious from my writing in terms of scalings for the lens elements alone - but it was not, thanks for the hint!

Mikehit · Aug 31, 2018

Nikon's new Z7 kit lens

http://www.nikoneye.com/you-havent-...th-the-nikkor-2000mm-f-11-lens/#disqus_thread

justaCanonuser · Aug 31, 2018

whothafunk said:
..unless you upgrade from mark II.

Overall, I still am very happy with my EF 70-200L f2.8 II, one of my fav zoom lenses. I think the new Mk III is more attractive for those still using the Mk I lens or buying into this class for the first time. In optical quality, the leap between the quite old Mk I and the Mk II was huge, the latter is much sharper, overall seen. Plus, AF etc. was much then improved by Canon, so it was really worth upgrading. But according to Bryan Carnathan, still one of my fav sources for reviews of new Canon gear, they didn't change the optical design, only used some more advanced lens coatings (https://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EF-70-200mm-f-2.8L-IS-III-USM-Lens.aspx). So I expect no or only incremental visible improvements for Mk II users when it gets to real life photography.

That said, the Mk III is surely a great lens, no doubt about that. So congrats for your purchase, MrFotoFool, I am sure you will not regret it.

Sven66 · Aug 30, 2018

Well, considering aa lot of CPS Members are invited tönte Photokina for free, I still,see possibilities for a new body. The last time they invited so many people for free was with the introduction of the 6D.

Chaitanya · Aug 30, 2018

maxfactor9933 said:
The previous version was compatible with TAP in dock already. also the front element had smudge proof coating.
I believe the update is just to unify the new Tamron SP line look

Not according to Tamron's page on list of compatible lenses for Tap console.
https://www.tamron.co.jp/software/en/tapin/help/lens/

Zeidora · Aug 30, 2018

Has anybody been denied CPS membership? What counts towards "majority of income": just pressing the shutter, or also pre-prep and post production? Does it mean majority of income with Canon gear, or imaging with all sorts of gear, including Canon? No need to answer, just demonstrate that the conditions are very rubbery and can be interpreted with much latitude.

I'd relax a bit about the whole thing, and think this is more for Canon internal justification of the program rather than true gate-keeping. i just keep Ag, though would qualify for Pt, and that even with only bare minimum of Canon gear. Mostly Zeiss and even more esoteric stuff (Coastal Optics). Much of my professional/academic imaging does not use a single piece of Canon gear.

brad-man · Aug 29, 2018

Thanks for posting this. As a previously happy owner of an EF 70-200 f/4L IS, EF 70-200 f/2.8L IS ll and an EF 100-400 L IS, I have been feeling a bit downtrodden lately since 3 of my favorite lenses have recently become "old." It is heartening to see that one of my favs still has some life left in it. Granted, a new paint job would be welcome, since pounding tent stakes and beef steaks has taken its toll, but optically the lens is still magnificent. It's nice to see that it hasn't been left behind...

AlanF · Aug 29, 2018

Jim Saunders · Aug 29, 2018

Sometimes a scientific experiment comes back with an earth-shattering kaboom, and sometimes it doesn't.

Jim

beegee · Aug 29, 2018

KfirGuy said:
Good day all,

Wanted to quickly see if anyone has had results or experience with the combo above. I picked up the 6D Mark II last year during the Black Friday extravaganzas and have generally liked it (the Dynamic Range hasn't been an issue for my usual subjects, aviation). Up until now I have been using a 2010-bought EF 100-400MM as my primary telephoto.

Obviously, with the move to full frame, I have lost some effective focal length compared to my previous crop bodies. As such, I have been looking at the new Mark II of the 100-400mm plus the 1.4x Mark III, which would retain 27 AF points with the extender. This would obviously give me back some of that reach that I have lost in those scenarios where I find I am missing it.

Has anyone used this combination here? I am strongly suspecting that the AF coverage relative to the frame will be fairly poor, given the already poor coverage on the 6D II will all AF points active, however I wanted to make sure that this wasn't a known "lemon" of a pairing. I have been able to find precious little in terms of actual discussion of this pairing, just a lot of legacy chatter about the original 6D.

Cheers!

KfirGuy,

I have not used the version 1 of 100-400, nor the 6D MkII, however, I use the 100-400 LII and the 1.4x TC III on my 5dMkIII and 5DMkIV on a regular basis. I have gotten good results handheld at 1/2000 + f/10 with Auto ISO (100-1600 on 7DmkII and 100-6400 on 5DMkIV). However, if I need to go slower or wider on the aperture, I use my gimball. So far I am happy.

RGF · Aug 29, 2018

jeffa4444 said:
60% of Phase One is owned by British VC "Silverfleet Capital". The other 40% is split among employees and founders. Mamiya & Leaf are part of the group. Gross turnover $64.6M, profit $ 6.57M. Sensors made by Sony. The Chinese are the major shareholder in Hasselblad its main competitor and I suspect Phase One are doing better than Hasselblad. Its a niche market mainly fashion photographers as clients so not likely a take-over target.

I have a friend landscape photographer, prints LARGE and switched from Hasselblad to Phase one several years ago. Has yet to look back. IN fact he is trying (teasing) me to switch. Phase One at ~1 FPS is not a great wildlife camera

clicstudio · Aug 29, 2018

some more Mavic 2 Pro smaller samples.

MrFotoFool · Aug 29, 2018

Today is August 29 and lens was supposed to start shipping from manufacturer yesterday (August 28). I just checked Adorama and they have revised their window which now reads item will start shipping from manufacturer August 30.

I Simonius · Aug 29, 2018

Canon Rumors Guy said:
Continue reading...

I would love a new 50mm

One of my all time fave FLs but for me to buy it it would have to have

-IS
-Not wheigh a ton i.e. not f1.2 etc
-be ultra sharp and have blue whatsit coating thingy

jeffa4444 · Aug 29, 2018

The current camera has few weaknesses but the obvious ones are better low light performance and better dynamic range. Canon will likely make the AF & metering changes it added to the 5D MKIV but these are minor. I shoot with my 5DS mainly in the studio with strobes a faster sync speed would be handy but not a deal breaker given I can shoot HS with my Elinchrom strobes. The frame rate for some should come into line with the 5D MKIV and utilise a bigger buffer. Lastly Wi-Fi needs to be incorporated along with NFC.

AlanF · Aug 29, 2018

Don Haines said:
If you shoot Canon and want birds on a budget you use a 7D2. The Nikon camp uses a D500. The two cameras are roughly equivalent.

For lenses, both can use a third party lens (Tamron or Sigma 150-600) at the same price....

For native glass, Canon is 100-400 and Nikonis 200-500..... any longer and you jump to 10K $....

Nikon just added an alternative... good for them... I would love to see a 500F5.6 out of Canon, perhaps this will push then a bit....

The D500 is far superior to the 7D2 in terms of AF and has a superior sensor, which is why we need a 7DIII. It doesn’t stop us taking great photos but you should see what Arbitrage can do with the D500 and 300/4 PF capturing birds in flight that I can only dream about see: https://www.flickr.com/photos/100907765@N08/

slclick · Aug 28, 2018

Josh Leavitt said:
Do the M's have focus peaking now? I don't own one, so I'm not sure. I just have the Canon DSLRs which it's noticeably absent in. In that case, the M's just got a whole lot more appealing to me. I might trade in my Fuji X-T1 for an M5 II when it comes out.

They have had it for a while and it works very well.

mppix · Aug 28, 2018

hmatthes said:
I wholeheartedly agree AND I want to remain a Canon person. I love CPS and the community.
I really want the mirrorless 5D-IV and hope that the announcement is both soon and not disappointing.
This might sound like blasphemy but I just placed an order for the Nikon Z-6 with 24~70 f/4, F adapter, two (expensive) XQD cards plus reader.
24 mp is plenty and priced at $3,100 -- hard to beat. Delivery in November.
If our mirrorless 5D-IV is announced and measures up, I will place a first day order -- no doubts at all. And cancel the Z-6 order.
Let's hope that I cancel the Nikon...!

The Nikon MILCs surely look attractive. I'd call for caution, tough - A couple of years from now, CaNikon are likely head-to-head independent how these first releases look like. Then, the Nikon MILCs are also nice products (as are Nikon DSLR). Tough one.

RGF · Aug 27, 2018

Supporting the extra thickness required for the EF (FF) lens means Canon may be able to include 2 card slots and bigger battery. This is a trade off I would gladly make

mihazero · Aug 27, 2018

I have seen this product and me personaly wasnt impressed. Before Godox AD200 this would be amazing thing, but nowdays 1 AD200 is both strobe and speedlite, does all that this magmod modifier does, but cheaper and better, because you can use S-bracket to attach other modifiers like real softbox umbrellas and list goes on and on. Also keep in mind that AD200 with s- bracket, lightstand and godox modifier (either softbox, octabox, umbrella or even beauty dish) is actually cheaper then single 600EX or SB910.

Now im not brand bound or Godox fanboi, but im talking from price and practicality standpoint.

Magmod is too late and also really expensive for what its offering.

Aglet · Aug 27, 2018

I hope Nikon, Canon, Sony, Fuji, etc. read and carefully consider what Olympus managed to accomplish two years ago. This is a like a recipe of what to do well and where to improve.

https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/olympus-om-d-e-m1-mark-ii/11

Then they should attempt their best at accomplishing that with a larger sensor. I think Sony's done pretty well with their latest generation of bodies but I can't say I'm stoked about anything from the two big players yet. I'd certainly like to see Nikon seriously tweak up the performance and features of their Z system ASAP.

Mt Spokane Photography · Aug 26, 2018

I use my 5D4 and my SL2 primarily in live view mode, where AF is plenty fast for most of my subjects. It really works well foir lenses with TC's where there is little light available.

Canon has been working very hard to improve DPAF, so it will be up to the task. However, don't expect it to match PDAF, just like Nikon and Sony, AF will be not quite as good as a low end Canon DSLR.

DPAF tracking has greatly improved as well, I prefer it to PD tracking except for sports or bif where speed wins out.

Overall, a mirrorless camera from Canon or anyone else is going to be a case of "almost as good as" when compared to a similarly priced DSLR. Small size attracts some users, but not in the USA. I think that Canon is big enough and has such a huge customer base that they can offer a full sized EF compatible mirrorless as well as a compact one with a new lens series and small consumer / prosumer lenses. Don't expect "L" lenses for the small version unless it displaces the larger bodies. The biggest market for small mirrorless cameras is Asia, and price is a big factor there.

JRPhotos · Aug 26, 2018

That's not a bad idea... I may have to try that.

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