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Tugela · Mar 26, 2014

Actually, they did introduce new high end cameras at NAB 2013. The G30, XA20 and XA25.

In NAB 2014 they have a workshop called "Canon Small Chip Sensor Workshop". The abstract for that session is "Discover how to create and deliver near instant video production in the field and in the studio with the XA20, XA25, and Vixia Mini X. Learn how to take advantage of their incredible image quality and superb Wi-Fi capabilities, and see what's new for 2014 within the Canon small chip sensor camera line". The bolded bit implies that they will be talking about 2014 cameras that have not been released yet. Granted, those will not be EOS cameras, but to say they will have nothing for NAB this year probably is not true.

mackguyver · Mar 26, 2014

I dropped my 400 5.6 twice - both times from a falling tripod (nearly 6' onto rocks one time, pavement the other) and both times the hood took the impact and was dented just enough to make closing it impossible. Both drops didn't cause any mechanical or obvious optical issues and I kept using the lens for many weeks until I got annoyed enough to send it into Canon. The repairs (hood replacement and lens alignment/calibration) cost me around $400 each time. It's a tough lens and took a beating with no issues.

Mar 26, 2014 · Mar 26, 2014

I don't think RRS makes a leveling base for the Gitzo 5-series legs (the one I have works in RRS and Gitzo 3-series legs). So, for that solution you'd either need Gitzo's leveling base and a clamp attached to it with Loctite, or the RRS universal base. The RRS dovetails (TH-DVTL-40 or -55) would work under the heads.

As someone who shoots mostly birds, the 200-400 doesn't hold much appeal - I need as much focal length as I can get, so I'm usually at 840mm or 1200mm (600 II + 1.4x/2x).

Mt Spokane Photography · Mar 26, 2014

Valvebounce said:
Hi Mt Spokane.
I was meaning it should still be here, just under Commercial products. Like
EOS for Stills.
EOS for video.
Technical support.
Canon General.
Canon commercial.
I think this would have prevented the confusion and people like me could have a gander and know what we are looking at and those not familiar could learn or ignore.

Cheers Graham.

Mt Spokane Photography said:

Valvebounce said:

I'm thinking with Canon now getting in to security and industrial imaging there ought to be a topic dedicated to announcements of this (non consumer) type product.

Cheers Graham.

I think we are seeing it here because CR is broadening out bit by bit into a photography site. There are posts and forums for various brands of cameras, printers, computers, software, tablets, and even smart phones.

If nothing else, its good to learn new things, who knows, perhaps some day one of us might find that we need such a product, and knowing about them will be a help.

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I apologize, I misunderstood you. (nothing new for me)

I doubt that there will be enough posts to justify a separate forum, its pretty much a one shot deal. The same with security cameras, we may see a post every few months, but nothing worth a separate topic.

That may change, and if it does, I'm sure that there will be yet another forum.

On the other hand, we may start seeing forums dedicated to other brands.

Vern · Mar 26, 2014

Per my prior post on this topic, if the new 800 has an MFD <5m, built-in TC, superior IQ at 800 as compared to the 600II + 1.4XIII, IQ at 1120 = 600 + 1.4, and weighs less than 4 kg, I will purchase one even if it is priced a little north of the Nikon 800. These may be tough specs to meet, but the other series II superT's made improvements along these lines.

Canon Rumors · Mar 26, 2014

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<p><em>Highlights Include Shooting Galleries, Live Speaker Sessions, Extensive Lens Exhibits, Full On-Site DI Suite, Live 4K Broadcast Demonstrations, and the Canon Theater</em></p>
<p><b>MELVILLE, N.Y., March 26, 2014</b> - At the 2014 NAB Show in Las Vegas, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, will showcase its full line of professional, high definition imaging equipment for motion picture, television production, video content creation, and still photography at booth C4325. Within this year’s booth, Canon will feature a live 4K Workflow Demonstration where visitors will have the opportunity to interact with industry-leading colorists and editors in a 4K DI (Digital Intermediate) suite. Visitors will also have the opportunity to touch and try a range of Canon Cinema, HD Video and DSLR cameras and Broadcast HDTV lenses through various simulated shooting situations in three different shooting galleries centrally located in the Canon booth. Canon will also feature a 4K frame-grab demonstration where a professional photographer will utilize the Canon Cinema EOS-1D C camera to deliver still images from 4K video.</p>
<p>Canon will be showing a 4K Live Broadcast demonstration, highlighting how spectacular HD broadcast footage can be captured, digitally rendered and cropped for live-action broadcast coverage using Canon’s Cinema EOS equipment. Visitors to this demonstration will see, in real-time, the results and stunning coverage which have already been successfully used in the market in multiple high-speed productions, including live-action sports.</p>
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Throughout the 2014 NAB Show, Canon will host a series of unique stage presentations with renowned cinematographers, broadcast specialists, and filmmakers on the Live Learning Stage. These industry professionals will provide insight into the ever-changing field of optical and imaging technology and showcase their projects and works that were shot using Canon equipment, as well as share best practices and real-world applications for utilizing Canon technology.</p>
<p>Highlighting the Company’s strength and achievements in the realm of optical technologies, Canon will exhibit all 125 of its current EF, Cinema and BCTV lenses. This dedicated optics section of the booth will include technology displays to help educate visitors on the intricate systems that help make Canon lenses such powerful tools. Unique Canon lens applications and projects will also be highlighted, including such achievements as the Subaru telescope located in Hawaii. Visitors looking for a firsthand experience will be able to test and try various lenses on the Canon Lens Tower, a tiered platform allowing attendees to experience the power of Canon’s extensive lens lineup.</p>
<p>Exhibiting some of the recent artistry and award-winning footage shot on Canon Cinema EOS equipment, show attendees are welcome to enter a 90-seat Canon Theater to view spectacular footage and testimonials which illustrate HD, 2K and 4K projects including behind-the-scenes footage on how each project was captured.</p>
<p>Now available for purchase, the Canon DP-V3010 4K Reference Display will be featured throughout the booth, including the DI suite, where Canon will demonstrate how DP-V3010 4K Reference Displays match up to high-quality 4K projectors.</p>
<p>Professional cinematographers in need of a fast, easy way to print images for scene continuity or to preserve highlights of a recently completed project will appreciate the convenience and versatility of Canon’s photo-quality printers. Demonstrated in the Canon booth will be the 24-inch imagePROGRAF iPF6450 and the 44-inch imagePROGRAF iPF8400, large-format printers. The PIXMA PRO series of desktop inkjet printers will be on display, including the PIXMA PRO-1 Professional Inkjet Printer, PIXMA PRO-10, and PIXMA PRO-100 Wireless Professional Inkjet Printers. Also being shown is the SELPHY CP910 Wireless Compact Photo Printer.</p>
<p>Canon’s Pro Education Team will be hosting in-booth guest speaker seminars and off-floor workshops at the 2014 NAB Show. In-booth speakers will include cinematographer Suny Behar, Canon’s Larry Thorpe, director and photographer Vincent Laforet, Saturday Night Live DP Alex Buono, and filmmaker Amina Moreau. The aforementioned guest speakers have collaborated with Canon in the past to develop educational content, and will be conducting user-focused product and workflow demonstrations, as well as question and answer sessions with attendees.</p>
<p>On Tuesday, April 8th, Canon Live Learning (CLL) will be hosting two off-floor workshops in room N239. From 10:30am-12:30pm there will be the “Canon Small Chip Sensor Workshop.” Attendees will be invited to discover how to create and deliver near instant video production in the field and in the studio with the XA20, XA25 and VIXIA mini X video cameras. Then, from 2:00pm-5:00pm, CLL will be hosting the “Canon Cinema EOS Operational Training Workshop.” Technical advisors will be on-hand to demonstrate Canon’s Dual Pixel CMOS Autofocus technology, now available as an optional upgrade in both the Canon Cinema EOS C100 and Canon Cinema EOS C300 Digital Cinema Cameras.</p>
<p>After the success at the 2013 NAB Show, Canon’s Professional Services (CPS) will again be hosting the Canon Hospitality Suite. The Canon Hospitality Suite (Room C201) is open to all NAB tradeshow attendees with priority support for CPS Gold, Platinum, Cinema, and Enterprise members. After checking in at the CPS kiosk in the Canon Booth, visitors to the suite located just off of the tradeshow floor, can experience Canon’s commitment to service and support for the professional imaging community first hand.</p>
<p>For NAB 2014, CPS is announcing the addition of the Cinema Membership level to its program. This new Cinema level caters specifically to the cinema professional and in addition to the existing CPS Silver, Gold, Platinum and Enterprise levels, demonstrates Canon’s continued commitment to supporting the professional imaging industry.</p>
<p>Suite visitors will also be able to chat with Canon experts about Canon’s exciting developments in cinema, video and DSLR technology and Canon technical representatives will be on-hand to provide product consultations. Gold, Platinum, Cinema, and Enterprise CPS members can take advantage of the complimentary onsite Clean & Check Service (limited to two current* Canon DSLR bodies or lenses or one current* Cinema product or XF professional video camcorder registered to a member’s CPS account). Show attendees will also have the opportunity to sign up for Canon CPS membership. Product serial numbers for qualifying CPS equipment will be needed in order to process on-site membership applications. For information, please visit <a href="http://www.cps.usa.canon.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">[url=http://www.cps.usa.canon.com]www.cps.usa.canon.com[/url]</a>.</p>
<p>The Canon Hospitality Suite hosted by CPS will be open April 7th through April 9th from 9:00am to 6:00pm and April 10th from 9:00am to 2:00pm.</p>

expatinasia · Mar 26, 2014

Re: Oppo Find 7 - Impressive Mobile Specs

And if that is not to your liking, though I am curious about the RAW aspects of the video and what it means, then maybe the Nubia X6 has something you prefer:

ZTE's premium Nubia brand has just launched the X6, a handset-cum-tablet with a 6.44-inch, 1080p screen. It features a Snapdragon 801 chip, 3GB max RAM, up to 128GB storage and a 4,250 mAh battery. It also has matching 13-megapixel cameras with the front shooter matching the back pixel-for-pixel. It also puts many smartphones' main cameras to shame with backside illumination, video auto-focus and an f/2.2 lens. The front camera ups the ante with an f/2.0 lens, optical image stabilization and dual flashes.

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2014/03/26/zte-nubia-x6-13-megapixel-dual-camera/

I must admit that I find it very interesting to see where the mobile phone industry is heading.

slclick · Mar 26, 2014

Well I just received another refurb body, and this one had a few more clicks. 754 to be exact but as always, perfect condition.

gjones5252 · Mar 26, 2014

Just would like to add my 2 cents.
I am so happy i didnt read the reviews on the 16-33 ii before purchasing. It is a superb lens.
i have really fell in love with it at 35mm on my copy, i feel its sharp, accurate and renders colors well.
I am learning more how to use it on 16mm. When shooting people with 16 they really must be extremely close to center or their body shape will be altered, and its usually not to make them skinnier.

One thing i use this lens nearly all the time for video. The focus range is unbeatable. I can put the lens at about 1.5ft focal range and have nearly everything i need in focus.

Dont read the reviews solely, get it.

Jim Saunders · Mar 25, 2014

Hi, anyone know if they have one there? I was there last (?) summer and they didn't then, but if they do now it'd be worth extending a trip which will get me close.

Jim

ETA - As of 26 Mar, they do!

CarlTN · Mar 25, 2014

Random Orbits said:
CarlTN said:

Do you think this will be the year the 100-400 gets replaced? And if so, will it be an 80-400 or similar, like Nikon did?

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I would like to think so, but I'm not holding my breadth. It's time to replace it. According to AlanF and others in this forum, the Tamron can do as well as the 100-400L at 400mm. I woud expect the 100-400L replacement to do significantly better at 400mm, and depending on how much better it is, it could bring up the debate as to which is better: upres-ing the 100-400L II or using the Tamron at a longer focal length. And if Canon could do that, then the 100-400L II will be a winner: better AF, better IQ and significantly smaller and lighter. Even if the 100-400L replacement comes out this year, I'd probably wait until next Christmas when the prices soften a bit.

The 100-400mm range is fine as long as the IQ is high. According to TDP crops, the Nikon 80-400 softens significantly from 300 to 400mm. I'd much rather have a smaller zoom range and better IQ at the long end. That and f/4.5 at 80 or 100mm isn't all that exciting either.

I agree. I like my Sigma 120-400, especially for the price (I plan to sell it because I also bought the 70-300L...it has even more uses for me). I feel this Sigma is a better buy than the current 100-400 Canon. 120 is not quite as wide as 100, but it's far wider than 150mm. It's also half a pound lighter than the Tamron 150-600 (and about $200 less costly). So if you don't need 600mm, I feel it's a decent choice. If you need 600 and don't need wider than 150, the Tamron is likely better overall...a clear winner even. From the pictures I've seen online, the Tamron has better background bokeh than either the Canon 100-400 or this Sigma 120-400...but it's still not as good as the Canon 70-300L. I can't believe how smooth its bokeh is at all focal lengths. And its contrast is mind-blowing, for a zoom, in my opinion.

magna42 · Mar 25, 2014

Hi

Was wondering if anyone has heard anything new regarding the new Tamron 28-300 lens? They had an announcement, then nothing.

alexturton · Mar 25, 2014

I bought the 2.8 ii a month ago. 100% perfect. No issues. Great iq. Stunning sharpness

Marsu42 · Mar 25, 2014

Skirball said:
Also good to see that threads on the Fred Miranda forum also quickly degrade into tired off-topic discussion

... something that would never happen over here :-> ... ok, well, maybe it'll take a bit more time

Skirball said:
on whether Manual mode should allow auto-ISO.

Btw this isn't a huge problem since Magic Lantern does it

Hardwire · Mar 25, 2014

NormanBates said:
Canon uses off-sensor ADCs, and maybe someone has found a way to replace those with less-noisy ones

Like from a 6D perhaps?

sanj · Mar 25, 2014

I think it is all about getting used to...

Etienne · Mar 24, 2014

B&H regularly has the Canon 100L 2.8 IS on deep discount. I got mine on a sale for $789 after mail in rebate in addition to the sale price. It's $933 at B&H right now

ahsanford · Mar 24, 2014

I'll close the voting before this falls off of people's radar. Thanks for participating!

- A

thepancakeman · Mar 24, 2014

Next thing you know, they're going to be using actors instead of real people in commercials...

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mackguyver · Mar 24, 2014

R1-7D said:
Can't believe this thread is still going. I am definitely loving the lens! It's super sharp. I still haven't had chance to AFMA it, but hopefully will soon!

I'm trying to decide on teleconverters - either the 1.4 or 2x. Might buy a version II of the 1.4 and a version III of the 2X.

That's a good plan and unless you have one of the Mk II big whites, the difference between the 14x II and III isn't worth the money. The 2x II and III are much different, however, so that's the way to go...

mackguyver · Mar 24, 2014

I hadn't seen this one yet, thanks for posting.

jeffa4444 · Mar 24, 2014

Never understood the logic of purchasing an expensive camera and using a cheap third party lithium ion battery given the issues that can occur with lithium ion.

Having witnessed a thermal runaway and the damage it caused I would never use a third party battery.

wickidwombat · Mar 23, 2014

drjlo said:
Are you sure it's due to the new firware? Something similar to what you describe have happened to me in past, but with 5D III and 1.2.1 firmware, using 90EX as optical ETTL trigger with off-camera 580EX II..

580s have been notorious for doing this before but I have not heard of it happening on 600RTs before

mpphoto · Mar 23, 2014

The small print says the sale goes until the 29th, or while supplies last. So if the lens you want is back in stock by the 29th and you are able to get through checkout before it sells out again, you'll get the 20% off price. They're not going to give you a rain check. That's why the more popular lenses sell out so fast when Canon has these refurb sales.

dcm · Mar 22, 2014

You really have 3 options - extension tubes, macro lens, or close-up lens.

Canon's 250D (2 diopters) or 500D (1 diopter) close-up lenses are a consideration if you have a lens with a compatible filter size. They give more magnification on telephotos than extension tubes, less on wide angle. It just looks like a very larger filter and you don't have to unmount the lens which can be nice in the field. Tolusina's link to the calculators also includes a closeup lens calculator along with the pros/cons at the bottom of the page.

A 250D on the 55-250 I use with a M gives 1.04x magnification with a working distance of 9-10 inches, while the 500D gives 0.66x magnification with a working distance of 18-20 inches. Using this rig can make you appreciate the 180mm macro. Canon's lens manuals often include the magnifications/working distances with both extension tubes and close-up lenses.

As you noticed, working distance can be a big issue - it depends on the lens. Adding 25mm and 12mm extension tubes to the 40 pancake on my 6D for 1.15x magnification gives about 2 inches of working distance in front of the lens. Additional extension will narrow that further. Adding both extensions to my 35L for 1.24x magnification left about 0.125 inches of working distance - I had to remove the filter to test it out. Further extension to increase magnification is not possible. This is one of the reasons for the suggestions of a macro lens like the 100mm - larger working distance can be a real benefit.

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