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luckydude · Apr 9, 2017

Jack Douglas said:
After reading this maybe unluckydude is more appropriate!

If your last menu access was "cropping" then a press of the menu button takes you there and a press of the set button starts the cropping process - seems almost instantaneous to me

I'm finding my menu and programmable buttons is resulting in me using the Q button much less. The 1DX2 is a big step up from my 6D

Jack

Yeah, you are right about last menu access. For reasons I can't explain well I don't like leaving the cropped as the last menu access, I want that to be the folder selection. The pros want each game in its own folder and if I don't leave the menu on that I forget to create a new folder. Weird, I know, but once you get in the penalty box and start shooting you are pretty darn focussed on that, you have to be.

If I could map a button to "create new folder and switch to it" then I'd leave the cropped as the last menu access.

What I'd really like is a scripting interface that let me program the darn thing (I'm a programmer by training). I suppose I could try and hack one into magic lantern but I'm not ready to drop that firmware onto my new 1dx2. Maybe some day.

Oh, and while working for the hockey guys makes me seem like unluckydude, I've got a pile of canon stuff and I enjoy having to use it. It's very niche, but it's a challenge and I like a challenge. Keeps me learning and I strongly suspect that when I stop learning I'll start dieing.

rfdesigner · Apr 9, 2017

Zeidora said:
That's what a MTF does. Contrast also as a function of angle, frequency of pattern and distance from center. MTF is provided by some manufacturers, is cited in a number of lens reviews.

no it's not, or at least not the way the data is measured or presented.

MTF looks at maybe 90% contrast or 50% contrast

This isn't that measurement. it's looking at just how much is possible at very low frequncies.

is it 99%, 99.5%, 99.8%, 99.9%

which will produce noticablely different results

SteveM · Apr 8, 2017

Though I use a mklll and a MklV for weddings, I also own a D7200 - the true 5 stop ISO invariance is incredible, I hope they use a sensor which retains that feature.
Though I use 580 and 600 flash units on and off camera, the little pop up flashes can be a life saver when you wish to travel light with high quality, Nikon dropped the pop up from the D500, I hope they don't for this.
I doubt I'll buy one, happy with what I have.
(Ps, the opposite zoom directions of Nikon and Canon is really annoying - I prefer Canon)

KeithBreazeal · Apr 8, 2017

Just got back from a trip to the Columbia State Historical Park in California, an old Gold mining town.
I only took the M5 and two lenses- 15-45mm & 11-22mm. It was nice to walk around all day without feeling the pain of the big bodies.
I was fairly pleased with the results. The 5D IV could have done much better in the low light interiors, but not too bad for the little APSC guy.

Columbia the Blacksmith 0494 © Keith Breazeal by Keith Breazeal, on Flickr

Columbia Livery & Feed 0473 © Keith Breazeal by Keith Breazeal, on Flickr

Columbia The Big Safe 0452 © Keith Breazeal by Keith Breazeal, on Flickr

Columbia interior 0394 © Keith Breazeal by Keith Breazeal, on Flickr

Columbia interior 0386 © Keith Breazeal by Keith Breazeal, on Flickr

Columbia Fire House 0413 © Keith Breazeal by Keith Breazeal, on Flickr

TWI by Dustin Abbott · Apr 7, 2017

Ah-Keong said:
thanks for the fantastically done review!

You're welcome.

Mt Spokane Photography · Apr 6, 2017

pwp said:
If you're shooting a lot of stage performances, this does often necessitate a fixed or limited shooting position. I shoot a lot of stage, and wouldn't be without my zooms. I run with a 70-200 f/2.8isII on a 5D MkIV and a 24-70 f/2.8II on a 1DX. The flexibility a zoom gives to recompose from wide to a tight shot of a principal or point of interest isn't something I'd be keen to give away. I trust both these lenses at f/2.8.

If it came to a toss-up between the brightness benefits of a 85 f/1.8 or 135 f/2 vs the flexibility of the zooms, I'd go with the f/2.8 zooms every time. Even if that means cranking the iso way up which the 5DIV and 1DX handle surprisingly well. At a recent job I ran both bodies at 12,800 iso as I needed to freeze high energy action and dance moves, something that needed shutter speeds above 1/500th and preferably 1/1000th. It was as fast moving as basketball. Shoot RAW then a touch of NR in post and you'll have happy clients.

OP you're in a slightly more difficult position shooting with a crop sensor body. I also have a 7DII which would deliver very similar output to your 70D, and I'm generally reluctant to push that past 3200 iso, or 6400 iso at a pinch depending on the requirements of the project.

-pw

I have the opposite experience, because I get into the final rehearsals, and can move anywhere in the theater, even up onstage. Then, after the rehearsal, I take more photos with the actors in their favorite poses as well as silly ones.

However, for the few where I must take photos during a live performance, its a quandry. A large zoom definitely is not the right thing to use if I'm out in the audience. I used to compromise on my 135L and selected a seat the right distance back to be able to capture a full height person. This made for lots of cropping, but the lens resolution was good enough to handle a severe crop. I have shot live performances from a area reserved for me, and then changed primes as needed, but not since I go my zooms. Now, I change from the 24-70 to 70-200, but mostly stick with the 70-200 unless I need a large area of the stage in a shot.

Dance moves are really tough, because of the low light and high shutter speed. I usually stick to 1/320 and accept minor blurring.

deletemyaccount · Apr 6, 2017

Thanks for your help Pookie. Think I'm going for the Baby Boom since there seems to be something on Matthews site about coupling with other brands. I do appreciate your time.

Maximilian · Apr 6, 2017

slclick said:
neuroanatomist said:

andrei1989 said:

also, i've noticed many new users that only bash and bitch on canon and make idiotic comparisons - like the one above: why a 35 macro when you can have the 180 macro ???

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Oh, c'mon...all you have to do is mount that 180mm macro on a large format camera with a 4x5" film back (or the new 5x5" digital back supposedly coming out this year) and you'll get the same framing as 35mm on APS-C. Easy peasy!

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Yes but what about the DoF? Where the Tony Northrup video on this and what will Chelsea be wearing?

Before thinking about the DOF I would worry more about the image circle.
But I am not familiar with the optical formula of the 180 Macro and maybe it will cover the full 4x5"

But it might deliver a nice retro look with its vignetting and DOF can be achieved by focus stacking.
Pretty easy for a walk-around-shoot-out-of-the-hand-MF-Macro-rig

So Conclusion: EF-S 35 Macro is really useless and DOA, isn't it?

Maximilian · Apr 6, 2017

Don Haines said:
Wasn't it DXO that came up with the idea of measuring lens sharpness in megapixels? That alone should tell you that it a useless and misleading metric.....

*lol* that made my day ;D

pwp · Apr 6, 2017

Most hot-shoe items I use seem to have their moments, speedlights, triggers and so on. In the majority of cases it's a dirty connection, often quickly fixed with a brisk cleaning rubbing the gold terminals hard against my jeans.

-pw

FECHariot · Apr 5, 2017

Ok so I was thinking I might pay $250 for such a lens if I needed it... glad I don't need it.

Mt Spokane Photography · Apr 5, 2017

sama said:
Mt Spokane Photography said:

sama said:

Friend said the seller will send in for warranty service within the month if needed. No need to cheat.

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If the camera is no longer his, and he sends it in for warranty service, it certainly sounds like cheating. Once he sells it, the warranty expires.

Sometimes we really twist things around to justify our wants.

It may be possible to purchase a extended warranty if he is worried about it failing.

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I have finally sorted things out. Canon warranty is not transferable.

Last time I sent in a sold SX60HS to Canon for warranty repair after consultation with a local camera chain store (Henry's in Toronto). I sought their advice regarding repair arrangement and was told to mail in the camera with the online request form and a copy of the receipt. Return mailing address belongs to the new owner. (my friend) Canon repair did the job and all went well.

I was helping my friend and did not realize that it is cheating.

I thought it is generally accepted for new owners to continue to have the protection within the warranty period. I never have the impression that warranty is not transferable.

I have had good experience sending Canon lenses for repair. They were not under warranty any more and I was happy to pay for their work.

But, this time, my statement regarding "one month warranty period left" is absolutely not cheating with intent. I do not know all the rules and it may be a misunderstanding in this one.

However, alleging people "cheating" seems a bit harsh to me.

The cheating part only applies if you tell canon you were the original buyer. Its easy to do, you can tell them it was a gift, for example, they will cover it.

When I said extended warranty, I was referring to a third party warranty thru the store that sold the camera, or you can even buy one outright. You can purchase drops and spills insurance as well. I don't recommend any of those, its gone for almost a year with no issues, so its unlikely to have a problem.

powershot2012 · Apr 5, 2017

Any idea what this might be?

Instead of these yesterday tiny sensor Powershots, are we likely to see the only one that really matters, G1X III?

Canon Rumors said:
A new Canon PowerShot camera has appeared at an Indonesian registration agency.
New PowerShot Camera: (Google Translated)
<ul>
<li>PC2276</li>
<li>Taiwan NCC ( <a href="https://nccmember.ncc.gov.tw/Application/FUN/FUN016_JPG.aspx?fileid=8WcUShyxMLM%3d">ES200</a> / <a href="https://nccmember.ncc.gov.tw/Application/FUN/FUN016_JPG.aspx?fileid=mol3HpfEql0%3d">WM500</a> * PDF)</li>
<li>Canon Inc</li>
<li>Digital Camera</li>
<li>Registered March 28, 2017</li>
<li>In camera Wi-Fi · Bluetooth</li>
</ul>
By the looks of the registration, this camera will be announced some time in Q3 of 2017, which is usually a busy time for announcements.

slclick · Apr 5, 2017

Oy Vey, I better get my Panny Leica 12-60 ordered before the Seder starts!

BasXcanon · Apr 5, 2017

''Old core businesses such as camera and office equipment have matured.''

TROLOL!

That is if ~~Canon~~ one refuses to unleash an epic ~~product~~ winner once in a while.
Lets hope Canon will not cripple the specs of future Tobisha and Oce products. Which are great companies!

The article looks to me like Canon chooses to dive in the victim role.

It is their own fault not bringing out cameras that offer high valued added service.
They could have easily bring out:

- Pocketcamera with 35mm stuck lens and full frame 2mp that blow out the high iso performance of anything on the consumer market. Ideal for the consumers who always manage to find the worse light possible and blame their camera.
- Pocketcamera with 35mm stuck lens with the 5DSR sensor that gave a consumer the max print size possible.
- G5X Mark II with GONE: shutter lag!, headphone input, LP E6N batteries and dual pixel focus that blows the Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 and Sigma 20mm F1.4 on 70D/80D out of the game for all youtube blogging purposes
- a new XC10/15/20 4k machine with interchangeable lenses that can compete with the GH5/A7S video spec wise.
- A consumer EFS 400mm F8 lens that gives people a tele that goes beyond their imagination for a Rebel cam. (Samyang already made a 600mm F8 for the EF M)
- a 5DS with a ccd sensor that actually does HSS up to 1/16.000s (remember 1D classic) which is what you need if you want to compete against the high end medium formats in the high end portraiture/fashion industry.
- the option to give electronic shutter up to 1/32000s in their higher end dslrs.
- Make a new burst option in the 1DX Mark II to take 2 pictures when the mirror moves up and down, instead of 1.
With electronic shutter they should be able to have a burst rate of 28FPS with 14 focus moments that blows out all MFT 4/6K frame grab features out of the game.
- Ability on all their consumer cameras that gives a downsampling from max resolution JPEG to 2MP jpeg before sending to their phones for share purpose on FARTBOOK. Consumers getting frustrated with the slow current options to send 20mp raw/jpeg to a phone and then only to downsample it there.

I do not know the Asian market that well, but I do know there are lots of people in Europe that are willing to pay for canon products like I wrote above.

DominoDude · Apr 5, 2017

Don Haines said:
midluk said:

David - Sydney said:

Any new lens will definitely include neutrino technology!

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They have been filling their lenses with neutrinos for years! But that did not provoke many reactions…

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well that joke sailed right through without being absorbed by anyone.....

Oh, I totally get it, but I'm just reading it now.
You guys know my kind of humour: subtle enough to blow past plenty...

Sincerely,
/Three Quarks for Muster Mark

Surely it didn't get much of a bark

LSV · Apr 5, 2017

MrFotoFool said:
The special anniversary edition of the 70-200 comes with the internal glass elements that make up the lens? Does that mean if you buy the non-anniversary edition you don't get any glass elements and it is just a hollow metal tube?

The glass elements are extra goodies shown below, copied from Nikon's website. Very cool stuff.

TWI by Dustin Abbott · Apr 4, 2017

If you are careful about your levels distortion isn't too bad. Vignette seems to be the primary weakness, but not as bad as the 2.8/14mm.

Le Chateau Montebello by Dustin Abbott, on Flickr

I've been focused on a bunch of Tamron lenses, but I do have a first look video up on this: http://bit.ly/SP14mmFL plus an image gallery: http://bit.ly/SP14Gallery

I'll be intensifying my coverage this week as I start to clear my desk of other reviews. I'm fairly impressed by the lens, though I think not adding weather sealing was a pretty huge mistake. The build is otherwise gorgeous.

jeffa4444 · Apr 4, 2017

Yongu are working on one!

MrFotoFool · Apr 3, 2017

I have confirmed with my new homeowner policy what someone pointed out above. They will NOT cover camera gear if you make any money at photography, even if it is a miniscule amount (as it is in my case). It seems if you do have even a small, part-time business that the best bet is to get it through a photo organization (NANPA or PPA or the like). I have NOT heavily researched this, though, so take it with a grain of salt.

meywd · Apr 3, 2017

...it offers the assembled perfection most only wish for, at a price that most can’t afford...

...it provides the optical performance necessary for Fanboy arguments...

;D ;D

ahsanford · Apr 3, 2017

An early preview of the new Tamron 70-200's AF performance -- including AF consistency on a fixed target -- is shared here:

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/News/News-Post.aspx?News=20305

I appreciate that it's a f/2.8 zoom and not an f/1.4 prime, but it would appear that Tamron has had better luck at reversing Canon AF routines than Sigma has.

- A

Sharlin · Apr 3, 2017

Re: Update to EOS 5DS & 5DS R Coming in 2017? [CR1]

HarryFilm said:
...

With the forced newlines this reads like free-verse poetry

Viggo · Apr 3, 2017

Jopa said:
Viggo said:

Jopa said:

I also noticed something but didn't pay much attention before reading your post. What about Canon DPP? LR kind of sucks in general. The 5dsr files look awful in it, C1 or DPP work WAY better.

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Thanks for yout input. When you say the files suck in Lr, in what way do you feel they are better in DPP?

The reason I use Lr is because I know it, and the fact that all the others I have tried can't figure out how I can see my editing and I find no option to mask sharpening etc..

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Based strictly on the 5dsr RAW experience, I can tell the files opened in LR look much darker with excessively high contrast, compared to DPP or C1. I don't use DR optimization or any other "enhancements" (I know DPP would apply them automatically). I've ended up buying Huelight color profiles so LR could be usable (as an alternative to conversion in DPP -> LR).

Hmm, and this is after everything is reset in Lr? I know they apply all kinds of stuff when you first install, but the first thing I do is reset EVERY little bit of Adobe cooking. The "Adobe Standard" color profile s horrible and often will look too contrasty, but don't use it any way. I compared the opened and reset files in Lr and DPP and they look exactly the same. Maybe it's a default tone curve or something that's messing up for you in Lr?

GP.Masserano · Apr 2, 2017

On EOS 6D ( Av mode at f11, without hood).
Cutting the edges by PS

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