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Canon officially announces the Canon EOS R3

MELVILLE, NY, September 14, 2021 – Building on the success of the EOS R camera series, Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced the next leap forward in full-frame mirrorless cameras – the professional-grade Canon EOS R3. The new camera leverages the advancements in technology that Canon has developed since the original EOS R launch in 2018 and bridges the gap between the immensely popular EOS R5 and the world-renowned Canon flagship EOS-1D X line. The EOS R3 is the first “3” series camera from Canon since the widely used EOS-3 film camera launched in 1998.
Preorder: Canon EOS R3 $5999

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Canon officially announces the RF 16mm f/2.8 STM and RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM

MELVILLE, N.Y., September 14, 2021 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced the RF16mm F2.8 STM and RF100–400mm F5.6–8 IS USM lenses. Both lenses invite current EOS R series users and those who are considering a move to Canon’s prominent mirrorless system, such as the EOS R or EOS RP, to expand their content creation abilities with the visual drama of an ultra-wide-angle lens and true telephoto-only zoom lens. As the “lens first” EOS R series continues to expand, these latest lenses open the door to a wide-range of imaging creators, encouraging them to test the powers and possibilities of their art.
Preorder: Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM $299 | Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM $649

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Here is the official marketing material for the Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM, Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM and accessories

Below is the official marketing material for the upcoming Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM, Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM and accessories that will be announced tomorrow.
Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM
Compact, versatile, speedy, and affordable, the new RF16mm F2.8 STM lens is a terrific complement to any EOS R series digital camera. Offering an ultra-wide angle of view and a bright f/2.8 aperture, it’s an excellent choice whether taking interior photos in tight spaces, seeking out the perfect landscape or as the perfect webcam lens when used in combination with an EOS camera and EOS Webcam Utility on a video call.
With a 16mm F2.8 lens, you can experiment with enhancing perspectives, capturing starscapes, or with the close focusing distance of 13cm, get up close to your subject while still keeping the background more visible. Video users will find this ultra-wide lens a natural for vlogging, especially with its supremely lightweight.
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Here is the official Canon USA press release for the Canon EOS R3

MELVILLE, NY (September 14, 2021)  Building on the success of the EOS R camera series, Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced the next leap forward in full-frame mirrorless cameras – the professional-grade Canon EOS R3. The new camera leverages the advancements in technology that Canon has developed since the original EOS R launch in 2018 and bridges the gap between the immensely popular EOS R5 and the world-renowned Canon flagship EOS-1D X line. The EOS R3 is the first ‘3’ series camera from Canon since the widely used EOS-3 film camera was launched in 1998.
The EOS R3 camera’s features greatly emphasize superb AF performance and speed with fast-moving subjects. It was designed to meet the reliability and durability demands of professionals, even when working in some extremely challenging conditions.
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Here is everything that you need to know about tomorrow’s big day from Canon

Tomorrow is the day that we finally get the official announcements for all of Canon’s latest goodies, It has been a long time coming and I think the community is more than ready.
The Canon EOS R3
The Canon EOS R3 for the most part has completely leaked. There could be a few surprise features, which would be quite welcomed.
Pricing for the Canon EOS R3 will be $5999USD / €6099, I haven’t confirmed pricing in other countries, but I think everyone knows what to expect in those markets. The Canon EOS R3 will begin shipping in November of this year.
The Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM
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Canon is bringing a lightweight and affordable super-telephoto zoom to the RF mount. This new lens has a launch price of $649 / €749 and is scheduled to begin shipping in mid-October of this year. This lens will definitely sell well out...

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Extension tubes on RF Lenses

Hi!
Would those of you who have used extension tubes on your RF bodies and lenses please share your experience?
What brand of extension tube did you use? What length of extension tube? What lenses did you use them on? How did it go? Any issues with AF, image quality, or other challenges/concerns?
Do you have any sample images that you would like to share?
Thanks for your feedback!

Will there be Canon R3 Launch Events in the Americas?

Greetings!

I was wondering if anyone has seen anything regarding a product launch event for the R3 in the Americas? Excited as I am to watch the Canon Europe and Canon Asia events at 3am, I was hoping that there would also be a Canon USA event (to show pricing in USD).
While I've received multiple (spam) emails from Canon USA this week touting benefits of PIXMA printers and such, I've seen no clues of any R3 launch events. Since the events of Canon Europe and Asia are less than 48 hours away now, I would have thought there would be something announced by now.
Has anyone seen anything yet? Did I miss the news? Is it possible that the Canon divisions in the Americas simply will not have events?
Canon Europe claims this is "The most exciting announcement of the year". Why would any other Canon divisions want to sit this out?

The Canon EOS R3 will be $5999 USD

The euro pricing for the Canon EOS R3 leaked earlier today, now we know that the Canon EOS R3 will retail for $5999 USD at launch. It was reported earlier that the EOS R3 would have a launch price of €6099 in most of Europe.
This price is $500 more than I predicted, but it still comes under the $6000 that I reported many months ago. Some may balk at the price, but I don’t think that anyone should be surprised.
The Canon EOS R3 will be announced on September 14, 2021 at 6AM ET.

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Adorama Exclusive: IRIX Cine 30mm T1.5 for EF and RF available now for $1195

Adorama has exclusivity on the new IRIX Cine 30mm T1.5 lens. This new IRIX lens comes in a multitude of mounts including RF, EF, and PL. The new lens is only $1195.
IRIX Cine 30mm T1.5 Key Features

Ultra HD 8K resolution ready and full-frame sensor coverage
Perfect for crop sensors providing 45mm
Very low focus breathing
Wheater-sealed construction
A front diameter of 95mm
Compatible with Irix Magnetic Mount System Accessories
Made For Canon EF Mounts
Adaptive ring for easy use of follow focus

IRIX Cine 30mm T1.5 $1195

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Venus Optics announces the Laowa Argus 35mm f/0.95 for full-frame cameras, including the RF mount

Anhui China, Sept 10, 2021 – Venus Optics, the manufacturer specialized in making unique camera lenses, is proud to introduce Laowa Argus 35mm f/0.95 FF, the world’s fastest 35mm lens and widest f/0.95 lens ever designed for full-frame cameras. It is a breakthrough in the camera lens industry, and it inherits Venus Optics’ objective to offer innovative and groundbreaking products. It provides a wide 63.4° angle of view together with superb shallow depth of field for both photography and videography.
 Laowa Argus 35mm f/0.95 FF Key Features:

Wide perspective with an ultra-shallow depth of field
Ultra-fast f/0.95 aperture for low-light shooting
Superb sharpness at f/0.95
Aperture Ring Click Switch
Internal Focus Design
Low Focus Breathing with extended Focus Throw
Exquisite Bokeh


Widest f/0.95 lens & Fastest 35mm lens for Full-Frame Format
Laowa Argus 35mm f/0.95 FF is the FIRST full-frame 35mm with f/0.95 ultra-fast aperture. Makes it the fastest 35mm and widest f/0.95...

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The Canon EOS R3 will cost €6099, still waiting on USD pricing

The Canon EOS R3 will cost €6099 according to the latest leaks. This pricing looks to be in line with what I was expecting. This should put the USD pricing somewhere between $5000 – $5500 give or take going by the usual conversion rate.
The Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM will cost €749, with the USD pricing being $649. The Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM will launch at €349 with USD pricing at $299.
More to come…

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Will there be an APS-C EOS R-series camera?

There has been a rumor and ample forum buzz about a possible EOS R-series camera with an APS-C sensor. Is that likely?

TL;DR…no.

There seem to be two camps promoting the idea. One camp is looking for a ‘budget’ option in the EOS R line, an inexpensive body that’s compatible with the RF lens lineup. Personally, I think that would not be an APS-C camera. The main reason is that the EOS M line exists and is a global best-seller, providing entry-level and somewhat more advanced bodies with a lens lineup from 11-200mm, including some high-quality, low-cost lenses.

The other reason is the also-rumored $800 FF EOS R body, which would be a very affordable FF camera. Canon seems to be headed this way with their recent lens releases: there is already the RF 24-105 f/4-7.1 at $400 and RF 50/1.8 at $200, and they’ve recently added the RF 100-400 f/5.6-8 at $650 and the RF 16/2.8 at $300. There are also wide and telephoto macro primes at $500 and $600, respectively. These lenses appear geared toward a budget-friendly FF system. All that’s needed is that sub-$1000 FF MILC.

For a budget APS-C R-series camera to be viable, Canon would likely need to develop a set of RF-S (or whatever moniker) lenses in the wide and normal range at least. Not sure they would want to add yet another mount to the mix. The leaked roadmap does have an RF 18-45mm zoom on it, and that is a potential standard zoom for an RF APS-C camera. But it’s also a very viable ultrawide zoom for a FF MILC, and would fill a significant gap in the budget-friendly FF system.

The other camp (which seems more vocal here) is looking for a high pixel density sensor for ‘more reach’. Given that an APS-C crop from the R5 yields a 17 MP image, an APS-C sensor with a higher MP count (like the 32 MP sensor in the 90D and M6 II) would yield significantly more ‘pixels on duck’ for applications where focal length is limiting and for macro shooters wanting more (digital) magnification. These folks are looking for a ‘high end’ APS-C RF-mount camera, the obvious analogy being the EOS 7D and 7DII, leading to speculation about an EOS R7.

Although I can see the utility of such a camera (in general, not for me personally), I think both history and Canon’s current strategy argue against it. On the history side, consider the 7D and 7DII. Every other Canon series, from the xxxD and xxD models below the 7-series to the 5- and 1-series models above it received more frequent updates. In many ways, the 90D was the real successor to the 7DII – although a step down in some ways, it was a step up in others and obviously there has not been a 7DIII. Beyond the 7-series itself, consider also the EF-S lens lineup aimed at APS-C users. The three EF-S lenses considered ‘high end’ and favorites of 7-series users were the 17-55/2.8, the 15-85/3.5-5.6 and the 10-22/3.5-4.5. Of those, the first two were released in 2006 and 2009, respectively, and never updated (though it could be argued that the 15-85 was itself an update to the 17-85). The 10-22 was replaced with the cheaper, slower all-plastic 10-18/4.5-5.6. Meanwhile, the 18-55mm, 18-135mm, and 55-250mm lenses all saw at least three versions, and all were updated in the last decade.

So, history suggests that the ‘high-end’ APS-C body and the best-matched ‘high end’ EF-S lenses were low on Canon’s priority list. To me, that is evidence that the market for those lenses is not very significant as far as Canon is concerned. So, when people claim, “The market wants a high end R7 with an APS-C sensor,” what they really mean is they want one, and maybe a couple other people they know want one, too. It’s important to realize that the microcosm of forums like this one, or the small circle of people someone knows, are not representative of the broader market. Canon has knowledge of the desires of that broader market through a variety of methods.

Alternatively, it is possible that there was a substantial demand for a 7DIII that Canon chose to leave unfulfilled, in an attempt to push those people wanting ‘more’ from their top-shelf APS-C camera into buying a FF camera system. If that’s true, then that logic applies even more to the R-series. The R5 and R6 offer very good performance, and Canon have also provided the RF 600/11 and 800/11 for those wanting ‘more reach’ on a FF camera.

Someone will probably bring up the ‘Nikon just did it so Canon must follow’ rationale, but Nikon doesn’t have anything like the EOS M line. Their initial foray into MILCs, the Nikon 1, was a flop that was last updated in 2015 and formally discontinued in 2018. Nikon’s Z 50 (and the Z fc – did they not learn from the Df?!?) are their late attempt to capture some of the APS-C MILC market that’s dominated by Sony and Canon.

Overall, I think that despite the wishes of some people, we won’t be seeing an APS-C sensor in an RF-mount camera.
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Here is the Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM

An image and some specifications for the Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM have leaked out ahead of next week’s official announcement. I will note that the lens is a bit slower at the long end than my original report of f/7.1.
This lens looks to be extremely compact for what it is.
The Canon RF 100-400 f/5.6-8 IS USM has a minimum focusing distance of 88cm at 200mm, a maximum magnification of 0.41x at 400mm, and up to 6 stops of IS when paired with the EOS R5 or EOS R6. When using this lens with the EOS R or EOS RP, image stabilization is about 5.5 stops of correction.
Another interesting design choice is that this lens is compatible with both the RF 1.4x and RF 2.0x teleconverters. Canon has also added a dedicated control ring to the front of the lens.
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Canon RF100-400 Leaked on Amazon @ $649.99

This appears to have leaked 2 days ago, but I did not see it here. I don't know about the veracity of the site but they seem to have good information complex with a pictures:


Note: all the links to Amazon in the article are no longer valid so it was taken down.

First few lines from the article:

Canon RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM up for Pre-order on Amazon US​

Canon has launched RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM lens for their EOS R Series cameras in the US. It has a launch price tag of $649.99. This RF lens is now available to pre-order online from Amazon US. This item will be released on September 14, 2021. Check here for the current pricing and availability.

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Here is the Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM

A Canon Rumors reader has let me know that Amazon jumped the gun on posting the soon-to-be-announced Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM
Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM Specifications

9 elements in 7 grounds (1 aspherical element)
13cm/5.1″ minimum focusing distance
Maximum magnification of 0.26x
A filter size of 43mm
Lens length of 40.1mm/15.7″

Canon “RF 16mm F2.8 STM” has a lens configuration of 9 elements in 7 groups (1 aspherical lens), a minimum shooting distance of 13 cm, a maximum shooting magnification of 0.26 times, and a filter diameter of 43 mm. It seems that the length will be 40.1 mm.
Update: Here are the first images of the Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM.


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Canon Hong Kong confirms September 14, 2021 announcement date for the Canon EOS R3

It looks like September 14, 2021 (depending on geography) has been confirmed by Canon Hong Kong as the announcement date for the Canon EOS R3.
I believe that first shipments of the Canon EOS R3 will be in November, but I haven’t confirmed that information as of yet, but we don’t have long to wait to find out for certain.
Pricing for the Canon EOS R3 is not yet known, I have unfortunately received various pricing suggestions that don’t line up as of yet.
Canon EOS R3 Specifications:

24mp backside illuminated image sensor
Multi-Controller & Smart Controller
Vari-Angle Touch Screen
NEW accessory shoe
Wifi 5GHz
High speed 30fps electronic shutter with AF/AE tracking + RAW shooting at this speed
AF down to -7.0 EV
8 Stops Coordinated Control IS with Optical IS and In-Body IS
4K Canon...

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Zhong Yi Optics announces the Mitakon 135mm f/2.5 APO Portraits Lens for RF

Shen Yang, 6th September 2021 – Zhong Yi Optics, the leading wide-aperture lenses manufacturer in China, has rebuilt their old 135mm f/2.8 lens into 135mm f/2.5, available in Canon EF, Canon RF, Nikon F, Nikon Z, and Sony FE mounts. The new 135mm lens benefits working in difficult lighting, also offering great control of depth of field. The lens is composed of high-quality ultra-low dispersion elements that form ultra-sharp images with minimal chromatic aberration. Well-built with metallic housing, the focus throw is comparatively long to give accurate focus control.

Buttery Smooth Bokeh
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Venus Optics announces an RF mount version of their Laowa 24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe lens

Venus Optics continues its quick move into the RF mount by announcing an RF mount version of their very unique Laowa 24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe lens.
Laowa 24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe is the world’s first consumer-grade probe lens which focuses from 2:1 macro to infinity and with a compelling wide angle ‘Bug Eye’ perspective. The front barrel of the lens is waterproof and an LED ring light is mounted at the tip of the lens which makes the lens capable for shooting in wet or dusty environments or with fine powders. Create with no limits.
I have updated the Canon Rumors list of available third-party RF mount lenses.
Laowa 24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe lens is available directly from Venus Optics and will it authorized retailers in the near future.
Laowa 24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe lens $1599

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Tether - lose connection, why?

I tether with my R5 in Lightroom. After different time the camera loses the connection to the notebook. On the camera display is then often "Saving" and a number. I can turn off the camera, but it does not turn off. Only when I remove the tether cable, the camera can be switched off again. Then I connect it again and can connect to Lightroom again.

It's not like I shoot a lot of photos in a row and the notebook can't keep up.

Does anyone have any idea what the problem is?

Canon R5 Heatsink Overheating Mod Service

While searching the inter-webs I stumbled upon this cool hack. Had no idea that someone actually started a service based on DIY Perks findings! From the people that have tested this solution, they have been reporting 2-3x the performance out the R5.

Where Have all the Camera Stores Gone????

In a few recent CR posts, I have mentioned that I have no Specialty Retail Camera Stores within 100 miles of my home. Sadly, that is true. When I perform a Google search looking for a Camera Store, at least a half a dozen store names come up but when I call, their phones are disconnected or when I drive by to check them out, they are no longer there. Once thriving local camera stores, now nothing but a memory. I am a firm believer in supporting local businesses when and where I can. In the photographic field, this is no longer possible where I live.

In the late 80's, I lived in the Atlanta area and there were several large, local camera stores where I could go check out the latest photo gear offerings from most Mfgs. Wolf Camera on 14th St and Showcase Photo and Video on Cheshire Bridge road were the two local mainstays. Both are now history but more on that in a moment. Somewhere around 1991-92, I walked into Showcase, sauntered up to the counter, patiently waited for a sales clerk, since the floor was slammed with potential customers and glanced at the glass cases behind the sales counter, where I saw some of the new white L lenses Canon was offering. Once a clerk was available, I inquired about the EF 300mm F4L lens that was begging to be touched. He attached the lens to a Canon A2e body, turned it on and handed it to me. I was unfamiliar with the new AF EF mounts, so when I depressed the shutter, not hearing the lens focus caused me to hand the camera back to the clerk and inform him it wasn't working. He picked up the camera, pointed it at a car outside the showroom and pressed the shutter button. It both focused and fired away, sans film in camera, of course. He smiled that knowing smile but without making fun of me, he proceeded to hand the camera back to me, briefly explaining what an ultrasonic lens was and told me to depress the shutter and point the lens at different subjects. I couldn't believe how quiet this new Canon Ultrasonic lens was. It not only focused, I was just overwhelmed with its ultra quiet autofocus and so, I walked out of Showcase that day with my very first Canon Camera, an A2e (eye controlled focus) and that ever so quiet EF300mm F4L lens. The rest is history and I have been a Canon Shooter ever since. I bought a myriad of Canon gear from this store and Wolf's over the next several years. Sadly, Wolf's filed bankruptcy several yrs ago and in 2017, Showcase, the last surviving full service, camera store there, liquidated all of its 40 yrs of inventory and closed its doors for good. But why, you might ask??

John Williams, the long time General Mgr at Showcase, shared his reasons for the store closing with PetaPixel. While this is an older article, I think many of you will find it enlightening, as it sheds some light on the daily workings of a camera store and it's interaction(s) with both customers and Manufacturers. Much of the information he provided (minus perhaps the sales tax collection explanation) is still relevant in today's photographic market, shedding much insight into the marketing strategies local stores use and the very slim profit margins, set and enforced by the various Mfgs. and how this affects store profitability, or lack thereof. Here is a link to the Peta Pixel article that explains why they closed.

https://petapixel.com/2017/03/02/another-big-camera-store-fails-many-closing/

In the fall of 2020, the Fed Gov't ruled that out of state shipments could be taxed by the states where the products were being shipped to, somewhat leveling the playing field advantage out of state on line vendors had enjoyed for years. For stores like Showcase, it was too little, too late.

Update: Thx to all my fellow CR members, who took the time to give their input and insight into this thread. Much appreciated. Congratulations to those who still have a local camera store they can visit. They are a dying breed in this era of on line shopping. Sadly, the moral here is that price trumps service. It appears we always want the lowest price and are prepared to go wherever we can find it, the exception being when we just have to have it, supply is limited and we are willing to pay whatever to have it right now.
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CFexpress buying tips

I am looking for advice on a few items for my new Canon R5. I am mostly shooting stills with my telephoto lens. I have been using my existing ScanDisk SD cards but read that the CFExpress is essential in read/write speed for both still and/or video. Looking for advice on which SD and CFexpress cards to buy for ample results. Since I don’t intend to shoot video any time soon, I am mostly interested in a product to support my photography. What is the ideal read/write speed for photography only? Thanks in advance.

A new EOS R system camera is coming in January [CR2]

The Canon EOS R3 will be announced in the next 10 days or so, along with two affordable RF mount lenses, the RF 16mm f/2.8 STM/USM (AF motor is unknown at this time), and the RF 100-400mm f/5.6-7.1 IS USM compact telephoto zoom.
As always with rumors sites, my readers want to know what’s coming next, almost immediately.
I now know that an EOS R system camera is coming in January, and it may not be the EOS R5c. The EOS R5c has been rumored for quite some time, but I’m not sure whether or not it will be considered a Cinema EOS camera body from sources.
The new camera in January may be a bit controversial for some Canon shooters according to the source.
“January is going to bring a camera that will annoy a lot of the fanboys” – according to a good source.
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