PSA: Bug in new R5C firmware for photography shooters. Found by Vitali Beliak.

Shooting photos in one of the C1 C2 C3 custom modes it can get confused and think it has the R5 pixel shift feature resulting in huge file sizes. Have tried it and can confirm. Doesn’t really effect me as I never use the C1 ect modes but could be annoying to some.

“Just switch it into one of custom modes. Turn off camera, then turn it back on. The pixel shift should be on at this point. I tried resetting settings, but it didn't help.” - Vitali Beliak

oday I updated the firmware of my R7.
I went out to test the camera with the same card as always and the buffer filled up too quickly. I hope it's not a problem with the update.

I can't find the new auto capture function

Does South Africa Airways or Airlinks weigh carry on luggage?

Hi Everyone,

I am traveling to South Africa this summer and two of my connecting flights are on South Africa Airways or Airlinks. While both of my carryons meet the dimensional requirements because they contain photography gear both are over the 8 kg weight limit.

I am flying business class which allows for two pieces of carry on luggage each weighing 8 kg/ea for a total of 16 kg (35 lb.) combined mass.

My first carry-on is a backpack that contains all essentials (toiletries, sat phone, medication, chargers, one day of clothes) along with two camera bodies and a small lens. Total weight is 11 kg (24 lbs).

My second carry-on is a International size wheel case that only contains additional clothes and a nylon gym sack contain my one larger lens (RF 100-300 mm f2.8). Total weight is 10 kg (22 lbs). The weight of the lens with the nylon gym sack is 7 lbs.

WCS I think I can bring the backpack at 24 lbs plus the nylon gym sack at 7 lbs onto the plane with a combined weight of 31 lbs, which is still less than the 35 lb maximum.

Do others here agree? Any advice for the traveling photographer?

Thank you,

John

Dragon said:

The computer sees CF express cards as hard drives, so you have to be careful about how LR handles the files.

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That depends on the reader, some readers have had firmware updates to address this. But it's good advice nonetheless to watch what LR is planning to do!

You’re about to learn how critical lenses, light and technique are if you want to produce anything that’s remotely similar to modern digital !

BurningPlatform said:

Absolutely. The Nokia brand and Canon brand together would be awesome. By the way, maybe Canon will license the Nokia brand once the license with HMD Global expires? Or they could by HMD Global completely. (See my nick if you want to know how I feel about these scenarios.)

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PowerShot Microsoft Duo.
Weird cameras so may as well make a weird phone.

Its here!

Firmware Notice: EOS R5 C: Firmware Version 1.0.4.1​

Firmware Version 1.0.4.1 incorporates the following enhancements:
1. The following features are enabled when the following lenses are attached: CN-E14-35mm T1.7 L S, CN-E20-50mm T2.4 L F, CN-E45-135mm T2.4 L F, CN8×15 IAS S/E1,:
‐ Displaying metadata, such as the model name and the focal distance of the lens attached.
- Displaying T number.
‐ Support for Peripheral Illumination Correction and Chromatic Lens Aberration Correction.
- Support for Dual Pixel CMOS AF autofocus（CN8×15 IAS S/E1 only）
- Support for [Dual Pixel Focus Guide].

2. The following features are enabled when the following lenses are attached: RF-S18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM, RF-S18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM:
- Adds a menu to switch lens functions. (Focus Ring, Control Ring, Lens Optical Image Stabilization)

3. Adds EF lenses compatible with EF-EOS R 0.71x Mount Adapter.
CN-E14mm T3.1 L F
CN-E20mm T1.5 L F
CN-E24mm T1.5 L F
CN-E35mm T1.5 L F
CN-E50mm T1.3 L F
CN-E85mm T1.3 L F
CN-E135mm T2.2 L F
EF14mm f/2.8LⅡUSM
EF24mm f/1.4LⅡUSM
EF35mm f/1.4LⅡUSM
EF50mm f/1.2L USM
EF85mm f/1.2LⅡUSM
EF135mm f/2L USM

4. Enables left/right switching with one touch when using Magnify. (When recording 8K RAW with VR lens attached.)

5. Enables magnify during 8K MP4 recording. (Not available when HDMI 4K is output.)

6. Improves switching time between Video/Photo mode.

7. Adds Power Saving Mode.

8. Enhances Clear Scan resolution.

9. Adds Digital-Teleconverter function. (1.5x /2x /2.5x /3x)

10. Enables to change WFM size.

11. Enables to change Vector scope gain by touch.

12. Enables to change WFM/Vector scope opacity.

13. Improves AF performance.
- Enables tracking frame to change variably depending on subject.
- Enables to detect heads facing sideways or backwards, or in situations such as when wearing a helmet.
- Enables to select Face via control ring/dial.

14. Adds [Subject Selection] assignable function via control ring/dial.

15. Adds [Canon 709 / BT.709] to the Gamma/Color Space in Custom Picture setting.

16. Adds [CMT 709] in Proxy Rec Color Conversion.

17. Adds [CMT 709] in View Assist.

18. Adds [G Gain] in White Balance in Custom Picture settings.

19. Adds support for 4CH display in audio meter.

Caution:
- Please use an SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card that is 512MB or greater to perform the firmware update.
- Firmware version 1.0.4.1 is for updating EOS R5 C cameras running firmware version 1.0.0.1 - 1.0.3.1. If your camera's
firmware is already version 1.0.4.1, it is not necessary to update the firmware. Once the camera is updated to the latest version, it cannot be restored to a previous version.
- Please refrain from loading menu settings generated using the most recent firmware version to a product running an old firmware version, as doing so may affect camera operations.
- Firmware update must be performed in VIDEO mode.

Sadly no mention of the EL-5 or ST-E10

Download here: https://hk.canon/en/support/EOS R5 C/model

No mention of the EL-5

One of the best features I have seen in a camera recently. Hopefully canon bring it soon.

Canon Rumors Guy said:

The Canon EOS R1 may not come until 2024​

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Hopefully, this surprises no one.

1D X - 2012
1D X II - 2016
1D X III - 2020
R1 - _____?

greggscutum said:

Glad I managed to get the 24-70 2.8 from Tamron. Works perfectly with the RP

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I'm with ya. I got my G2 some years ago, for maybe $900.. on ebay from an Aussy seller, so maybe no USA warranty. Never needed it, of course. But, I use it less now as I got the RF 24-105 f/4 with my R5. Both have superb QC and optics.

GoldWing said:

I know it's a broken record

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and yet you keep playing it.

miketcool said:

Canon needs to do the very Japanese thing and reach out to Apple

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What would be Japanese about that?

Do you think we will ever see the Voigtlander Apo-Lanthars on the RF mount? Especially now after their 50mm f1 will be coming.

tls said:

You didn't mention it, but I consider that almost Moiré-like noise pattern as more distracting and image damaging than that greenish color cast. For this the culrprit is Lightroom's Lens Correction or more precisely it's Distortion Slider. I doubt this will also affect your color cast, but it's worth a try.

Have you tried the White Balance Tint Slider to at least weaken the greenish hue?

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OK, I will look at the base CR3 without lens correction for any difference in noise when I disable lens correction in my LR import. I have set that as default...

Thanks.

jeffa4444 said:

Sigma is rounding out its f1.4 Art lenses with a 14mm f1.4 the worlds fastest 14mm. Canon has so far not produced any RF f1.4L lenses unlike the EF series and we are denied lenses like the Sigma Art series. A huge hole still in Canon RF line up that after six years of RF glass is unacceptable.

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RF mount was announced in September 2018, so almost 5 years ago, not 6. And there is only a hole in the RF lineup if one chooses to ignore that EF lenses with f/1.4 apertures are for sale today that will work perfectly well on the RF mount.

In Manual

Gloads said:

I want the best combination of image quality, fo, especially when considering a high res version of the R5 on the horizon.

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I know what you meant but I can't help but chuckle at this (for some of us, the R5 is high res!).

I am still waiting patiently for this rumer to come true.
I am using basically three lenses on my R5: RF 24-105 mm, RF 15-35 mm, and RF 100-500. The 24-105 stays on my camera body most of the time. I recently dropped the camera with the 24-105 attached at the front, the result was not a totally disaster, the lens is still working but I can feel the lens needs serious repair job. My options will be (1) use my EF to RF adapter and my old EF 24-105, or, (2) get a new RF 24-105. So if the f/2.8L is coming out, I will like to get make my option #3.

neuroanatomist said:

The hood for the RF 28/2.8? I almost always buy the hood for non-L lenses, the exceptions are lenses like the EF 40/2.8 and M22/2. I skip the clear filter for those lenses as well. The flat, screw-on hoods do not seem like they'd be very effective at reducing flare and they don't offer significant protection, either. What the clear filter and/or hood do accomplish is to increase the thickness of what is supposed to be a thin lens. I will be ordering the RF 28/2.8 at some point, but I don't plan on getting the hood. I didn't preorder because I'll be away when it starts shipping, and for this lens I don't think there will be a backorder situation after it launches.

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Pretty much the same here, I don’t plan on getting the hood, I never use one on the 22/2.

shadowsports said:

Had you experienced the "freezing behavior" reported by some users? Does 1.8.2 appear to resolve it?

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I don't think I have, I haven't experienced freezings since...1.5.2, I think. It's been a long time.

InchMetric said:

Happy ending: After a second call, Canon agreed to reimburse for the repair and has refunded.

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It still amazes me that companies want to have it both ways: have the customer to the upgrade and charge to clean up after their product shits itself. If your product can self-destruct, don't let customers perform that action or void the warranty. Not some limbo in between where they prey on the timid.

Well so far so good. Crappy weather here so not a lot of usage but I really like it so far.

SwissFrank said:

What's DLA?

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Sorry for the late reply!
DLA = diffraction limited aperture