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.

Thanks vojce arsovski, Click, Don and Fred

A Miracle in Hello by Paolo Dolina, on Flickr

A Miracle in Hello by Paolo Dolina, on Flickr

A Miracle in Hello by Paolo Dolina, on Flickr

A Miracle in Hello by Paolo Dolina, on Flickr

A Miracle in Hello by Paolo Dolina, on Flickr

A Miracle in Hello by Paolo Dolina, on Flickr

A Miracle in Hello by Paolo Dolina, on Flickr

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?

TexPhoto said:

Arriving Early for that morning light. This is on the West Coast of PR, so the sun rises behind you.

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Nice collections of images. Love to see especially the water shoot. #4 is awesome.

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...

GMCPhotographics said:

You really don't under stand what a patent is do you....patents always come first. Production never comes before a patent.

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Of course production can precede patent grant, hence 'patent pending'.

I hope it will fix sharpness issue with 2x extender. But then again I think it is the 2x extender that do not play well with the 400 iii.

CanonFanBoy said:

The Tamron 15-30 I used to have was great. Really great. I've thought about that 45mm Tamron, but I just don't know when I'd use it. The 85 you have would be good for my use.

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I have the Tamron 45mm and 85mm 1.8's and they are outstanding lenses. Two of the best (and sharpest) lenses I own.
I never thought I'd use the 45mm all that much either but it is probably my most used lens out of all my lenses; it lives on my 6D2 almost all of the time. I'm constantly shooting with it, honestly thought I'd use the 85mm more when I got them. (I bought them at the same time). The 45mm is an amazingly versatile lens and even can substitute for a macro type of lens too because it can do real close up focusing (I think 13"). The bokeh is really beautiful with it too.
My Tamron 85mm seldom gets used, and I basically only use it for doing portraits (which is a rare thing for me). When I need the 85 I am darn glad I have a good one though!
Out of the insane amount of money I have invested in lenses it's ridiculous that my most used and favorite (and about the sharpest) is my cheapest lens of the bunch, the Tamron 45mm, a 400.00 dollar lens!