Anyone know where to get the ad-e1? No one has it

I have it! Bought Advanced vlogging kit. Took it to Wroclaw (Europe, Poland) for a short trip to test photo mode. I did some short YouTube cinematoc vlog (I am not preparing English subtitles as we do not speak much and most of it are non-translatable inside jokes.

But please enjoy some shoots!


Filmed with Canon R6 + RF 15-35mm f2.8L

Nice to see the c500 mkii and my current A CAM getting some love. I’ve installed and shot for a day with the update and no problems so far. Feels robust enough.

2Cents said:

I hear you. I haven't updated my C70 yet but it's been a crucial updated feature on my R5c.

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Been shooting with it for a few days now, AF is very similar to the AF capabilities on the R5c’s cine interface and the ‘back of the head’ tracking is brilliant for following shots. Definitely an improvement and feels quite solid.

But dat WFM… nice.

No new bugs found yet. Still issues with the camera freezing when trying to control it via USB C or Lanc, but that’s been outstanding and unresolved for close to a year now.

amfoto1 said:

Canon probably noticed Nikon was getting $250 for their plain Jane F to Z adapter and got jealous. Or maybe they saw Sigma getting around $250 and Metabones nearly $400 to adapt Canon EF to Sony E-mount. (But they are starting to see some much less expensive competition.)
Last time I looked, the Canon VND drop-in adapter with separately sold clear drop-in filter would set you back about $560. Or the Meike VND drop-in adapter that includes the clear drop-in costs $160. Besides the massive price difference, reviewers who tested both report the Meike VND works better than the Canon VND (less color tints). Not to mention, Meike offers a bunch of other drop-in filters Canon doesn't.

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The Meike filters work in the Canon adapter.
The only real issue that I have is that Canon does not sell the adapter at a lower price without any filters.
Kolari Vision and Breakthrough also have a bunch of filters.

I have the first version of this Hollyland set, the duo. For what it is, I have no complaints. It’s quick and easy to set up, batteries are decent (with the case providing extra on site charging) and it’s hard to complain about the output.

This second version would be a great buy. I don’t need the upgrade but if you’re in the market, I wouldn’t worry about pulling the trigger on a purchase.

For comparison, I also have a Deity 3 pro (shotgun mic) and it’s pretty shoddy in comparison. In an interview I’d never purposefully use the shotgun on my a-cam!

Canon has released features firmware update for the Canon Cinema EOS C300 Mark III. Firmware Version 1.0.6.1 incorporates the following enhancements: Download firmware v1.0.6.1 for the Cinema EOS C300 Mark III

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This is from the CEO of Angelbird in regards to the card reader requirement for firmware updates.

The communication between the software and the card must be stable and secure, plus the commands have to be interpreted the correct way.

If there is one thing that goes wrong or wrongly translated, the card will be locked / dead.

So the update process is not trivial and we have to make sure it will be successful.

Every reader on the market is using different controller ICs and FW. So that’s the reason we only support our own readers.

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Ozarker said:

Whether RF or EF, I believe, is dependent upon the back focus distance? So what is that for RF?

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Flange distance for RF is 20mm, but back focus can be less if the rear element protrudes behind the flange. From an optical physics perspective, this design should be applicable to any of the FF mirrorless mounts.

Been to Tromso couple of years back with my best friend. Also tent, but not with a car due to distance. In may it was full winter over there so our nights in a tent were like pretty cold ones

It is true that peoples right is on - but in south of Sweeden there are many signs with information than camping is forbidden, especially if the there is a close camping and there are many over there in Skane. Still, perfect place for those who dont need much.

SIRUI, a company known for its anamorphic and cinema lenses is set to announce its first autofocus lenses on July 7, 2023 according to the Federation of Independent Photographers. There could be up to 3 focal lengths announced. It’s reported that the first mount to be announced with be for Nikon’s Z-mount with Fuji’s X-mount

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birdman916 said:

Birding who wants to make the plunge into the big boy canon lenses. Weight is an issue as i like to bird with a camera and hiking may be an issue with a heavy lens. Current set up Canon R5 and 100-500 7.1

Option 1: Canon rf 600 f4
Heavy and pricey but looks to be an awesome lens. Would get me more reach and some very nice shots

Option 2: Purchase the 200-500 f4 and the rumored super Teleconverter. Probably pretty heavy but maybe lighter than the 600 not sure. I like the many options this gives me. At worst I have the same focal length I’m used to but f4 to f7.1 is a noticeable difference I believe. With the Teleconverter I could extend and have 700 at 5.6 which also would be great. Then for certain scenarios like ID shots etc I would be at 1000mm f8 which quite frankly sounds great. Probably pretty heavy and maybe 20k when it’s all said and done yikes

Option 3: purchase 100-300 2.8 and stack a 2xTC and be at 600 f5.6. Not sure of the weight but I’m thinking this would be the smallest and lightest of the options. I don’t like that I would never use the lens without a Teleconverter really. This would also maybe be the cheapest of the options.

Love the insight and feedback from this forum. Thank you

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Ok..I have been a bird Photographer for 25 years .. about ten years ago I also wanted to make the leap to Big White Glass . Did not have a lot of money or did not want debt so what did I do ... looked on line and elsewhere for what the prospects were to buy a used lens in MINT condition .well at that time I found someone in California with several very special MINT lens ..and the one I wanted ..a 500f4 mk I... a bit heavy but very clean ..like new condition .. paid 5000 and lucked out .. it was as he said with Case .keys all accessories that came with this older lens ..auto focus . etc. got a TC 1.4 and 2.0 mk 3and the rest is history as they say .. then I saw a 300 f2.8 in MINT condition 3500 and jumped on that so I would have a walk around lens that was not so heavy . converters worked well with both lens .the 1.4 is a step up of course but now a days with Topaz and my old friend photoshop the 2.0 TC is not as bad as it would have been years earlier. I use R5 and did use the 5dsR till I got the R5 when it first came out . Long story short ..LOL .. I suggest you try to find a 500 f4 Mk II in MINt or excellent condition and you will be amazed how good your work will improve ... the500 f4 Mk II is much lighter than my older model ( You can look up the relative weights on line )and it should work great for you . If not a 300 f2.8 used MK II in MINT or excellent condition will asls be great . I use both rigs every day and you won't ragret it ... BUT and this is a big "but ' be safe and find a trusted place . or person . OR....if money is not a big obstacle get a 600 f4 mk III (if you can find one )..they are very light .. and it would be the ultimate lens ... the new RF ones600 f4 and the 100-300 f2.8 are so ,so, so overpriced (ridiculous) you would have to be crazy or rich . remember the EF to RF converter works perfectly so you do not need an RF lens . Im 74 years old and as of now don't have a big problem with my HEAVY lens and do not have any budget to move up ..Im quite happy with what I have . the new ..if real 200-500 f4 will be crazy high price and you will really only shoot at 500 anyways ... so beware ..and at the bizarre money they will want you might be foolish . again if you have money to burn well than go crazy and get all the new big whites ...hahaha ..$ 50,000.. lol . thats my two cents .. and if you need more help email me at [email protected]. Have fun .. keep shooting. Jimmy

I managed to find several printers intended for this sort of purpose. Here is a link in case anyone else is interested.

I'm currently evaluating the DNP QW410 and the Fuji ASK-300.

Sporgon said:

If I look at the ratio of lenses I own to those I actually use regularly, it’s about 10:1……..

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You are not alone... Leica 35 M and EF 100-400 Canon.
The rest collects some dust.

Reflections not so much lights.

The AF and WFM additions are also supposedly billed to be included in the upcoming C70 update. Can’t be that long now…

B&H Photo will host its inaugural BILD expo at the Javits Center in New York City, the expo will run between September 6 – 7, 2023. Attendance is free with registration, which is open now at Bildexpo.com. There will be a number of world class speakers at the event including Art Wolfe, Scott Kelby, Frans

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A compact full-sized medium format camera.
Now I have seen everything.

Of course they announce this a week after I bought a C70........
This was the lens I was wanting, too.

Your R7 probably has serious QC issue on the R7, either Canon should fix it completely (for free ofc). Or swap a new R7.

If you are going to buy another one. Wait for R5ii instead?

Insta360 is proud to announce the highly anticipated Insta360 GO 3, the latest iteration of its groundbreaking tiny action camera. The tiny but mighty GO 3 takes on-the-go capturing to new heights, building upon the ultra-portability of its predecessor with unparalleled versatility. Truly tiny, the camera comes in smaller than thumb size and weighs in

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Having used the Godox V860IIC for quite a bit, I'd like to see macro flash using a battery, but at half the cost of the MT26-EX.

neuroanatomist said:

Well, there’s one of those already.

EOS R100

24.1 Megapixel CMOS (APS-C) sensor DIGIC 8 processor Dual Pixel CMOS AF 6.5 fps Continuous shooting Creative Filters and Creative Assist 4K (cropped) movie at up to 24 fps and Full HD movie at up to 60 fps

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Will you look at that... I take a break from the rumor mill for a few months and am already behind the times! Thanks for the update!

This has been a huge inconvenience for me, that only a new update with clog2 can fix...