Well, the point about it is not the camera is very old fashioned now, i can still use 40 years old cameras also, but this will never change the idea that we want new cameras whether it is amazing or not, we always believe new cameras means new technology thus new features or enhanced/improved performance, if i use an old camera 10 years old perfectly, why can't i use new latest camera even much better way?

Now it is now about how great new vs old topic, but which new camera to buy if most of them are almost in same quality, i won't buy 20 cameras to do sports to compare, and i prefer to see pro or high end or nice camera in the hand of pros than seeing same cameras in the hand of amateurs or beginners, i already have old cameras that are producing nice images for sure, but i want to upgrade now, no harmful in that, i don't need to wait 30 years to upgrade anyway, and good that i have new income which can help to increase my budget, but i won't just go with everything most expensive for that, but maybe middle road, so R5II is affordable soon, R3 is affordable later too, while R1 isn't affordable until maybe very late of this year, but is it worth it to wait for it and if i will use it to full potential anyway!!!

Just had a friend price check the R1 in Yodobashi cameras in Kyoto. About 800 euro cheaper than France BUT
….. it could take 4 months to get one !

Nobody can help me o answer me?.......

Jowe-79 said:

Hi people, let's see I have a doubt about the concept and I would like to understand and take advantage of the R7's ability to produce HDR PQ photos... I have 2 options or leave the quality in RAW in settings and activate the HDR PQ function with priority for D or D+ highlight tones ok? And the other option is to put quality only HEIF in settings... (With HDR PQ ACTIVATED)... DO I HAVE TO process that raw in dpp with HDR PQ enabled? I don't have an HDR monitor... but I do have a Samsung QLED 2021 TV that supports HDR 10 plus... can I see those enhanced HEIF or RAW/HEIF photos on the TV? By connecting the camera to the TV??? Or do I have to convert to JPG (HDR PQ) or HEIF (HDR PQ) first and then watch them on the TV??

Thanks

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Seriously?? Nobody in the world can help me?? So hard question is?? Really??.............

It was awhile ago so I went and refreshed my recollection. I apologize but it seems I was mistaken. I guess I was thinking of when adobe made the R5 camera matching profiles available. My Bad.

SvO2 said:

This conversation is a good example of why photography clubs can't attract anyone under 60 these days

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(And also perhaps, maybe a bit because the term "camera" has changed to mean "iPhone", and "a photograph" now just means "a snapshot with a filter" for Instagram posts, and "photography" is being usurped by "videography" and "vlogging" on TikTok and SnapChat... Different audience there... not a good thing and not a bad thing... just a transition thing... still, it's in line with your point...)

SNJ Ops said:

Unless there has been a strategy change within Canon I don't see this happening. 7 years of the RF mount and not a single FF AF lens from a 3rd party has been licensed to date. Canon appear to want a largely closed system for FF, time will tell if remains that way or not. May be good for Canon's profit margins but many Canon users are missing out big time on what's available. Recently picked up the Sigma 28-105mm f2.8 Art and its a great one lens solution for studio portraits.

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canon did what nikon did

David Pro said:

I find the r5 rf 24-105 f/4 combination to be awesome (love, love, love the 8 stops of IS, don't need my tripod nearly as often)! But, as a landscape photographer, I'd prefer 20-70 as I use wide angle much more often than tele.

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Agreed!

DavidVolvox said:

Hey there,

recently I go the 28-70 f2 for my R5 and I‘ve been really happy with it - so far.

Suddenly it seems to have real trouble focusing, mostly when it‘s close to or at 70mm. It makes a sound as if the motors were stuck. It‘s two months old, never dropped it or anything. Did anyone experience similar issues?

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Mine just started doing this over the holidays. But unfortunately mine is about 3+ Years old. I wonder how much service will be?

Happy New Year, Adam! the issue might be related to the BG-R10 grip in colder temperatures, possibly affecting power delivery or connections. Ensure the grip and battery contacts are clean and secure. Also, check for firmware updates for both the R6 and grip. The R3 should indeed perform better in extreme conditions, but hopefully, this resolves the R6 issue for now! During my final year of university, essay writing became increasingly stressful due to the number of assignments I had. A friend recommended https://ukwritemyessay.com/ and I’m so glad I tried them. The service was easy to use, and the writer assigned to my essay did a fantastic job. The content was original, insightful, and properly formatted. Thanks to their help, I managed to submit my paper on time and received excellent marks.

The younger of my two teenage daughters just asked, “Dad, do you remember those little cameras we used to have? Not the nice ones with the lenses that we used in Italy [meaning an M6 and an M6II], but the little ones we used a long time ago [meaning five years ago ].”

I asked her why (knowing what her answer would be), and she said that ‘All her friends’ are getting or using little cameras like that.

She was referring to a pair of Panasonic TS-30’s (their equivalent to the Oly/OM Tough series) that I bought in 2019. One of the batteries is charging now.

I think canon should launch a probe lens with auto focus capabilities that would be awesome.. and a super macro lens like mpe-65 1-5x super macro with auto focus.. both of these lenses can have a title of first of it's kind.

After two days of shooting with the RF 50mm f1.4L VCM I slightly agree with Koenkooi that if it has a weakness it’s the lateral CAs. Also shooting directly into bright lights will give a strong green ring type of flare.
Overall it’s a super sharp lens corner to corner, has great transitional bokeh albeit not as smooth as the f1.2L but it certainly has character. It focuses fast, quiet and accurately and is much lighter in use than the f1.2L lens. I cannot say that the “clunk” when powered off bothers me it’s more noticeable than the RF 24-105mm f4L IS USM but not especially bad.
Overall it’s a great addition to the RF lineup and will sell like hotcakes and is a permanent addition to my R5 setup for portraiture.

refer to the \"Filter Size Diameter\", \"Length\" and \"Weight\" of RF28-70f2.8, I guess the new tele zoom lens will have the same spec so they are friendly for video shooting.

And a video review from The Verge:

meywd said:

So the (DS) coating made it sharper?

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Yes, at the frequencies used for MTF charts. At higher frequencies, the opposite. Apodization giveth, and apodization taketh away. But for most images, a net benefit.

You have to consider the value you yourself gained from the camera, be it in monetary terms or simple pleasure and excellent shots. ‘Only’ getting 1 or 2 grand for an 8 grand camera X amount of years later is a deeply subjective debate.

Stig Nygaard said:

And you update the lens firmware via memorycard in your camera.
No Sigma Dock need.

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Thanks for pointing that out.
That kind of cooperation between Sigma and Canon makes those lenses even more interesting to me.

For those wanting to check the update procedure, read here:

Some recent pics shot at the Grand Haven Michigan Lighthouse. Shot with the R5 Mk2 and RF 100-500 lens.

Let me know what you thing

GM recently announced they are moving out of the Renaissance Center. I decided to go down and take some pics. All are shot with the R5 Mk2 with the RF 10-20 f/4 lens.

dirtyvu said:

I love my R5ii and I feel it's the most balanced bang-for-buck flagship camera that Canon offers. It's true that the R1 beats out the R5ii by every metric except for resolution and video options so in that sense, it is the true flagship. But most prosumers and hobbyists probably feel the R5ii is a better fit for them.

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Well you must not have used the A1 or A9III. I like Canon a lot but the R5II is not a flagship camera. I will let you find the flaws. I prefer the R3 and the R5II have been sent back to Canon.

Richard CR said:

MAP Camera has released its sales rankings for November, and the Canon EOS R5 Mark II takes the #1 position as it should. MAP camera is a large camera store in Japan, so this is a look into the domestic market, even though we have been told that the R5 Mark II has been difficult

See full article...

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The R5II should not be the #1 ranked camera. It's an improvement over the R5 but not as goods the R3 no matter what people say. I have used them all.

I bought the Pluot valve a few years ago for water drop photography, then forgot about it. Now I go to use it and realize I need the Pluto trigger and it appears the company has gone out of business. Has anybody tried it without trigger? Or any other better ideas?

Nemorino said:

No, ISO range of the R1 is 100-102400 expandable to 50-409600.
Another brand has a body with a base ISO of 250. Maybe that is a reason.

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That’s what Canon states, but Bill Claff does analysis of the RAW files and it seems like 100 is a pull setting as well.

Yes, it was posted on the 19th. I upgraded the following day. Appears to be fine/stable. The R5 C has proven itself over and over. Thus far, I am not compelled to upgrade but, I'm hoping there will be a mkII someday.

I am big fan of fisheye, and I picked this lens up even tough I have an 8-15mm EF Fisheye. My impressions so far:

1. All Manual all the time! The lens has no electronic contacts, so even the aperture is manual. Not really a problem with fisheye, but takes some getting used to.
2. Sharp!
3. Close Focus! This lens focuses much closer than Canon's 8-15mm opening some creative options.