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Ozarker · May 22, 2018

Woody said:
Can't wait to get my hands on this one...

Can't wait to see the photos, Woody.

HarryFilm · May 22, 2018

ethanz said:
Mt Spokane Photography said:

takesome1 said:

Is there no one with the nerve to request a price quote?

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They are looking to sell to a real customer. Supply your D&B number and they will confirm that you are capable of $1M purchases and have the Engineering staff to use the sensor.
The company I worked for had salesmen scouring the world for customers, but one day, a guy walked in and asked to buy our product. In today's dollars that would be $500 million each. No one believed he was serious, that couldn't happen, but it was real and he had the money and bought the product.

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We need H.F.

OKIE DOKIE! Teledyne Dalsa...$35,000 US for 5000 CMOS sensors much larger than
a Full Frame with 45 nm or 90 nm DSP circuits.

Global Foundries ... $800 US for FF chips with 45 nm or less DSP process on 100,000 sensor order.

Sony... $2.85 U.S. for 1/1.xx for two million sensor order.

ON Semiconductor $15.00 US for 2/3rds inch chip for a 500,000 order

ONLY Teledyne Dalsa can get me the higher end chips that can take up an entire 300mm wafer for 8k/16k resolution CMOS sensors. They also let you pay in order blocks of 500 chips so it's only $17.5 million US per block! Good enough for us!

May 19, 2018

CPS gold doesn't include free lens calibration, just 'clean and check'.

Mikehit · May 18, 2018

unfocused said:
Could some of those lost jobs have been saved if Canon and Nikon has placed greater priority on solving connectivity issues? We will never know. But, I'm willing to bet that at least a few unemployed staff photographers wish they had tried.

I very much doubt connectivity would have made a difference. People sending smartphone pictures is free. A photographer - and the paper would have had to pay the network charges for the photographer.

unfocused said:
As to your point about the technical difficulties. Sorry, I don't buy it. Not when you look at the size of the typical smart phone.

You mentioned it right there. Size. A phone is smaller than camera and does a good enough job for most people.

"Hmm... I have a phone that has photo capabilities, or I can take my new-fangled camera that has internet capability but no phone"
Which do you think wins out?

But my main point was the technology - I often take the reductionist approach which would be "if the technology is available right now, why haven't they...". I think 'because they can't be bothered is too simplistic.
Someone has gone to the trouble of developing the Eyefi card but even that is only a link to a phone. Why have they not designed one to connect to the internet like a phone card?

If internet capability is as important to pros as you say, do you think camera manufacturers wouldn't be trampling over themselves to build it in? Maybe they have asked pros and there are things more important. Maybe the pros don't even think it is on their radar as an important functionality so don't ask for it. Maybe if the manufacturers put their minds to it, they could overcome all the technological hurdles and do it but they have more important things to do.
Put all that together and there is a very strong argument that although people like the opportunity to post to Instagram within 10 seconds of taking the photo, in cameras vs phone battle is matters squat.

Hector1970 · May 18, 2018

So that's what happened to Supreme Leader Snoke.
He must have left the door of the Starkiller Superweapon open and the battery went flat when he went to use it.

greger · May 17, 2018

You didn’t say whether you shoot crop or full frame. When I bought my 40D it came with the 17-85 lens. My first lens purchase was the 50mm 1.8. I needed it when I went to Fort Langley, I needed the 1.8 aperature to shoot inside the buildings without flash. My next lens purchase was the 70-200 f4 IS USM I also purchased a 1.4 Extender at the same time. This was an excellent combination and I got many sharp shots of BIF. I blundered and bought a 2X Extender a couple of years later. I wasted my money. The pictures were too soft. Wanting the reach I bought the 100-400 vs 1 a few years before the vs 2 came out. I love my copy and am very happy. I like the push pull zoom feature and haven’t noticed any dust problem. Good luck in deciding which lens to purchase! As I now have 3 lens that have 67 mm Filter thread mount my next lens might be the 18-135 Nano to replace my aging 17-85 lens.

privatebydesign · May 16, 2018

ethanz said:
privatebydesign said:

Personally I’d prefer a less sharp lens that has the much smoother bokeh of the IS MkI, but I know I won’t get it so I’ll stick with my old MkI.

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Could you please show me some examples of the difference in bokeh between I and II? I'm curious.

Sure.

Below are four edited images from the first page of the 70-200 f2.8 IS MkII thread here on this site, I have marked the areas I find distracting. http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php?topic=819.0

Now I'm not saying this kind of thing never happens with the MkI, it does, but it happens a lot less often; and whilst there is no doubt the MkII is sharper than the MkI I, personally, find this kind of hard background pattern extremely distracting.

There are very few images on the board here for the MkI lens but look here and tell me how many images you see with the same kind of distracting background elements? I don't see any on the first half a dozen pages. https://www.flickr.com/photos/tags/canonef70200f28isusm/page2

Bennymiata · May 16, 2018

Re: Stock Notice: Canon Speedlite 470EX-AI at B&H Photo

In Australia, this new flash is more expensive than a 600RT2.
I wonder if it will be a good seller.

YuengLinger · May 16, 2018

Old Sarge said:
Once I stopped to photograph a grizzly sow and cub in Yellowstone National Park at a bear jam. Sensing that she was about to cross the road myself and another man crossed the road first and he set up his tripod on a small hill a safe distance from where we expected the grizzly to cross. I hadn't had time to get my tripod out of the back off the SUV so was shooting handheld. I was using my longest lens and I expect he was also. But the best laid plans of mice and men...the grizzly and cub crossed the road where we expected but it crossed at an angle which meant our safe distance was not quite as safe as we had thought.

The other shooter looked at me and said, "We are WAY too close to that bear." My reply to him was, "No, we are too close to the bear. Those folks in front of us (by about forty yards) with iPods and smart phones are WAY too close to the bear." We made our way down the hill and back across the road to our vehicles fully protected by a wall of tourists with iPods.

Great story. Same group was at a recent wedding, stepping into the aisle behind the ceremony, holding their TABLETS way up to get video.

traveller · May 16, 2018

I find that the 24-105mm f/4L IS still has quite a lot of vignetting at 24mm, even after profile corrections in Lightroom/ACR: are you sure that it isn't just this that you're seeing?

jolyonralph · May 16, 2018

ahsanford said:
So I'll say it -- [wince] -- why not get the DXO One over this?

Or just get the Huawei P20 Pro

http://www.everyothershot.com/canon-5dsr-vs-huawei-p20pro-smartphone-yes-really/

Ah-Keong · May 16, 2018

mb66energy said:
If it were
50mm and
f/2.0 and
image stabilized
it would fill a hole in my lens setup and maybe could replace EF-S 2.8 60 for APS-C and EF 2.8 40
and the hypthetical EF 1.4 50 IS for both sensor formats.

Totally agree!

Hope Sigma would release a 50mm and 100mm f/2 OS DG HSM Macro duet!

Canon Rumors · May 15, 2018

HTML:

<p><strong>Valhalla, N.Y., May 14, 2018</strong> – <a href="http://www.fujifilmusa.com/products/instax/index.html" target="article-0067965594"><strong>FUJIFILM North America Corporation</strong></a> today announced the first SQUARE format analog INSTAX camera, in the FUJIFILM Instax instant camera line, the new <strong>INSTAX® SQUARE SQ6</strong>, a sleek and sophisticated square format instant film camera for instant square prints. The square format film provides a wider photo range with 1:1 aspect ratio. This allows for more room to set the scene, enabling capture of the subject<strong>,</strong> its background and extending the range of artistic expression.</p>
<p>“We are very excited to bring our first square format analog INSTAX camera to market,” says Manny Almeida, President, Imaging Division, FUJIFILM North America Corporation. “The SQ6 is an affordable and attractive option from the INSTAX line of instant cameras to capture real-life moments with a creative twist.”</p>
<p>To celebrate the release of the new INSTAX SQUARE SQ6, Fujifilm together with iHeart Radio, will hold an exclusive, private launch event, “A Night in NY,” on May 15<sup>th</sup> at West Edge in New York City. The event will feature experiential spaces to create custom, photo shareable content to immerse guests in curated experiences with INSTAX cameras, including the new SQ6. Hosted by Z100’s Danielle Monaro, “A Night in NY” will also feature an intimate performance by singer-songwriter MAX, #1 hit song “Lights Down Low.”</p>
<p>Along with the SQ6, instax SQUARE black instant film will also be released. With its new black frame, users can enjoy added creativity, perfect for a wide array of DIY projects.</p>
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<p><strong>Available in Three Beautiful Colors</strong></p>
<p>The SQ6 is available in three stylish colors, Pearl White, Blush Gold and Graphite Gray.</p>
<p><strong>Variety of Features for Enhanced Creativity</strong></p>
<p>The new SQ6 is equipped with various features that allow users to be more creative. With auto exposure control, the high performance flash automatically calculates the surrounding brightness and adjusts shutter speed to capture both the subject and background with clarity, even when shooting in low light conditions, such as indoors or at a party. Three color filters that fit over the flash in orange, purple and green are included to add a pop of color to the images. Additionally, the camera can be set to a selfie mode which automatically adjusts focus and brightness. For added usability when taking selfies, a small mirror is located next to the lens to ensure accurate capture. Group photos are made easy with the built in timer and the added tripod socket located at the bottom of the camera<strong>.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Three Unique Modes to Capture Any Moment</strong></p>
<p>To ensure capture of any moment, the SQ6 offers three unique modes. The double exposure mode is capable of superimposing two images onto a single film when the shutter button is pressed twice. The macro mode allows users to capture beautiful close-up images of subjects as close as 30cm and the landscape mode can be used to capture impressive scenic photos.</p>
<p><strong>INSTAX SQUARE SQ6 </strong><strong>Key Features:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Available in three colors, Pearl White, Blush Gold and Graphite Gray.</li>
<li>Compatible with FUJIFILM INSTAX SQUARE film (purchased separately).</li>
<li>Picture size – 62mm x 62mm/2.4in. x 2.4in.</li>
<li>Retractable lens, 2 components, 2 elements, f = 65.75 mm, 1:12.6.</li>
<li>Inverted Galilean finder, 0.4 x, with target spot.</li>
<li>Three motor driven focus modes: Macro Mode (0.3m – 0.5m/1ft. -1.6ft.), Normal Mode (0.5m – 2m/1.6ft. – 6.6ft.), Landscape Mode (2m/6.6ft. and beyond).</li>
<li>Programmed electronic shutter release, 1.6 sec – 1/400 sec.</li>
<li>Automatic, Interlocking range (ISO 800): LV 5 – LV 15.5, Exposure compensation: ± 2/3 EV.</li>
<li>Electronically controlled self-timer with approximately 10 second delay</li>
<li>LED display with Shooting mode (auto, selfie, macro, landscape, double exposure), brightness adjustment, flash suppressing and self-timer mode.</li>
<li>Two CR2/DL CR2 lithium batteries.
<ul>
<li>Capacity: Approximately 30 INSTAX SQUARE 10-pack film packs with new CR2/DL CR2 lithium batteries.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Tripod socket (tripod sold separately).</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Availability and Pricing</strong></p>
<p>The Instax SQUARE SQ6 will be available on May 25, 2018 in the U.S. and Canada for USD $129.95 and CAD $159.99.</p>
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edoorn · May 15, 2018

I think it will come down to personal preference and also places you visit. In my case, Masai Mara (Kenya) and Botswana are the places I tend to prefer much.

I could've gone for the option of getting a nice second hand 200-400 instead of the Canon 500 II I have now, but I decided the combination of a lightweight yet good quality 100-400 in combination with the 500 would be ideal for me. Quite like it so far

Joe Harvey · May 14, 2018

I upgraded my lens with the 1.1.0 firmware and it caused nothing but problems. There is a very audible clunking sound as the lens tries to focus which was never there on the 1.0.0 firmware. Additionally the lens DOES NOT focus as fast as it did before and it searches more for focus regardless of the focus mode (single point, 5 point cross, 9 point grid) and as a result it is not as consistently sharp as it was before on the 1.0.0 version firmware.

I tried to have Canon Support send me the 1.0.0 firmware so I could go back to the base firmware but they said they could not do it. They told me to take the lens in for repair. Not so easy since I have daily assignments for my newspaper on which I use this lens extensively.

Totally unhappy with the 1.1.0 firmware update. My advice is DO NOT install the 1.1.0 firmware unless you are really experiencing problems with your lens.

stevelee · May 14, 2018

Thanks to all who replied to my question with various perspectives. It does look like that unlike being the central problem in Western Civilization at the moment, as it would appear from reading the internet, the lack of focus points near the edges is not likely to affect me enough to worry about. But it is good to know there are not some gotchas lurking out there.

Examples were given that I think would be situations when I'd prefer manual focus anyway, as well as sports(which I had already mentioned), and ducklings. If presented with cute ducklings to photograph, I'll let you know how I handle it.

As for sports, if the weather cooperates, I am thinking about taking my 6D2 and new 100-400mm II to a baseball game vs. the University of Dayton later in the week. I usually sit behind home plate, so maybe I could get some good shots of the pitcher as he releases the ball, maybe trying continuous shooting. Parking is not very convenient, so I may decide not to lug that with me, but take the 24-105mm instead. The AF might try focusing on the fence between me and the field, however, so I'm guessing that manual focus will work best.

SjacPhoto · May 14, 2018

I have abandoned Flickr some time ago, not sure if SmugMug will make me come back.

To me, Flickr is just an image storage place nowadays but doesn't have the right feel of a community and social place
that it once a long time ago.

SjacPhoto · May 14, 2018

Sounds interesting, but I doubt it will have any practical news in the near future.

It is just one of those technology news, that sounds good in theory but is too difficult and costly to implement realistically.

dak723 · May 12, 2018

Durf said:
Talys said:

Durf said:

I have the 16-35mm f/4 lens for my 6D2 and it's an amazing combination. The lens is pin sharp center to the edges no matter what focal range you are at.

I also have the 80D with a 10-18mm lens and that is an awesome lens to and rather quite sharp with great IQ rendition and contrast.

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I agree! As wide angle combinations, these are both fantastic. The 80D with the 10-18 in most situations produces photos that are very nearly as good, especially in the realm of nice vacation vistas, and it's a much lighter/smaller combination to pack. And of course, the 10-18 is much cheaper.

The main things the 16-35 on the 6DII has going for it (for me) are the fixed aperture and weather sealing.

Durf said:

I thought when I bought the 6D2 last year that I would seldom use my 80D all that much any more, I was wrong! The 80D is just a darn good camera and I love the extra reach with my bigger lenses the 6D2 can't get.

Pairing these two cameras together has completely changed my photography game and increased the fun taking photos bigtime!!!! They both are excellent cameras and have great and amazing image quality regardless of all the negative trolling saying different.

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Yes, I couldn't agree more. I also have both a 6DII and 80D, and I use my 80D a lot, especially in my home studio. It is an amazing camera. Going between the two cameras is pretty seamless, except that the zoom and magnify function is ergonomically different between them.

One thing the 6DII is much better at is remote shooting, because it can pair with multiple laptops, whereas the 80D can only be paired with one at a time.

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Yes, it took me a little while getting used to the magnify button being in a different spot on the 6D2! lol

Shooting constantly now for 8 months or so with both cameras I'd be lost if one of them broke.....I'd have to immediately replace it. (with the same camera and not a friggin Sony!) haha.

I honestly don't care how much better other cameras are, these two cameras are awesome and get the job done for me with outstanding results.

You have spoken great wisdom. The cameras that you mention (80D and 6D II) are awesome. You can't get much (if any) better than awesome, which means other cameras are not much better (or even ANY better). Only forum dwellers who love specs think otherwise. Whatever you do, don't let their ignorance influence you.

Chaitanya · May 11, 2018

Sigma 70mm art announced at CP+ are officially launched today :
https://photorumors.com/2018/05/11/sigma-lens-update/#more-98174

Chaitanya · May 11, 2018

Has anyone here tried the Nitecore's USB charger for Canon LP-E6/N and LP-E8 batteries? I am more interested in that chargers as Nitecore is claiming it can rejuvenite old cells.

Chaitanya · May 11, 2018

Panasonic has announced their new rugged camera TS7/FT7 with evf.
https://www.dpreview.com/news/0758644839/panasonic-lumix-ts7-ft7-is-first-rugged-compact-camera-to-have-built-in-evf

slclick · May 11, 2018

Because f/2 is just too slow and who needs AF right? All (sort of) kidding aside, I am very interested in 3rd party ef-m glass but not when they are too close to the real deals. Some one offer up an 85 or 135!

Hector1970 · May 11, 2018

I guess it would be hard to tell.
They'd be better making very hard to scratch ND grads as opposed to very hard grads.
Not to mention their glass filters - I'm sick of breaking them. I've moved to Kase

woodman411 · May 10, 2018

quiquae said:
woodman411 said:

Canon invented image stabilisation. We use lens- rather than sensor-based image stabilisation for EOS DSLRs because to produce the clearest viewfinder image possible, you have to stabilise the glass.

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That's news to me. I thought Canon avoids IBIS for reliability reasons (if stabilization fails on the lens, at least you still have a fully functioning body), I didn't know it affects IQ.

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They’re talking about the image you see in the optical viewfinder. IBIS doesn’t let you stabilize the viewfinder image (or the AF sensor, for that matter) unless you are using live view or a mirrorless camera.

I think you're right after re-reading that, thanks.

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