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Canon Rumors · Oct 29, 2021

While we still wait for the Canon EOS R3 to begin shipping, and witness a Nikon comeback with the exciting Z 9, there are obviously questions now on how Canon will respond with an EOS R1, which is all but guaranteed to be coming in 2022.
When is the Canon EOS R1 coming?
I have been told we should expect the Canon EOS R1 to begin shipping in Q4 of 2022. An announcement may come as early as Q3.
Will the Canon EOS R1 have a global shutter?
While this has been rumoured in the past, it’s sounding more and more like it won’t. We’re seeing sensor readout speeds that may be negating the need for a global shutter and I expect the processing power in the EOS R1 to be insane.
Who is the target market for the Canon EOS R1?
Think of the Canon EOS R1 as a 5D series DSLR, a camera built for pretty much every situation. Quoting a...

Chaitanya · Oct 29, 2021

Just noticed Nitecore released lens heater, a camera cleaning pen and electronic blower. Electronic blower and lens heater certainly looks interesting, also attached is a review of blower.

Camera Cleaning Pen

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NITECORE BlowerBaby™

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NITECORE LHH82

With a full wrap-around design, The NITECORE LHH82 lens heater can provide 45℃ (113℉) thermal control to prevent camera lens fogging up. Compatible with a filter size of 72~82mm, the LHH82 can be used even at a low temperature of -40℃.

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rico.29 · Oct 29, 2021

hello every body,
after a few issue with my R5 and 500mm f4 mk1, with AF, everything went perfectly in order,
no more issue, even with EF 1.4x converter.
I use official RF-EF converter.
firmware is the last.
I recently bought Canon EF converter x2, tried it with 500mm and R5 with no problem, even tried 2x + 1.4x converters, no problem, AF worked.
I switched lens and came back to 500mm with converters and... no AF at all (servo or one shot), mount the 500mm with no converters and ... no AF, tried 500mm +1.4x, no AF.
switched back to RF lens, AF is perfect, swithed to another EF lens (sigma 105mm 1.4 art) and no problem with AF.
But still, no AF with 500mm f4.
i reset the R5, nothing change, reinstall firmware, nothing change.
what's the problem here?
thank you for your help.

Maximilian · Oct 28, 2021

The Olympus imaging brand gets a new name:

OM System

OM Digital Solutions

Introducing OM System brand of cameras, binoculars and audio recorders by OM Digital Solutions.

omsystem.com

The new homepage states

OM Systems Homepage said:
Time does not stand still.

It does not take excuses or do repeats.
The sun won’t ask for your permission to set, a smile comes and goes, and a Falcon won’t wait for your go-ahead to take flight.

When a moment comes, one that makes you feel, you should be ready to capture it.
Those moments of beauty are meant to be shared, feelings to be remembered, and images intended to be captured.

We are passionate about providing creators with the tools necessary to fight time, outsmart the odds, and break free to go on your adventures; sunshine, rain, or snow.
We build uniquely compact and dependable imaging systems with creator-centric innovations that allow you always to be ready to capture those once-in-a-lifetime moments.

Make it last forever.

Defy the moment, with OM SYSTEM.

Let's hope the competition continues...

Canon Rumors · Oct 28, 2021

Canon has released its financial report for Q3 of 2021. All things considered, Canon will be pretty close to achieving projected sales numbers, with only a small drop to their sales projections due to the global chip shortage.
It also looks like we’ll see two more RF lenses announced in 2021 according to Canon’s presentation materials. There are currently 24 RF mount lenses including the RF 5.2mm f/2.8L Dual Lens Fisheye.
Imaging-Cameras
The camera market remained solid thanks to the strength of personal consumption, particularly in Europe and the United States, and the launch of new full-frame mirrorless cameras by each company stimulated the need for high-quality image expression. However, due to the global shortage of parts, the size of this year’s market is now projected to be 5.9 million units, 100 thousand units fewer than in our previous projection. Similarly, we expect our own unit sales to be 2.95 million units, 50 thousand units fewer than in our previous projection.
As...

Canon Rumors · Oct 28, 2021

Nikon’s First Mirrorless Flagship Defies Conventional, Debuts with a Series of Industry-Firsts for Still & Video Creators
MELVILLE, NY (October 28, 2021) – Today, Nikon announced the Z 9, the most advanced Z series mirrorless camera to date. Powered by a completely new, Nikon-developed 45.7 megapixel stacked CMOS sensor and next-generation EXPEED 7 image-processing engine, the full-frame Z 9 renders ultra-high resolution images and offers unparalleled AF performance using a revolutionary new scene detection system built on deep learning technology. Additionally, the camera is capable of sustained fast continuous shooting bursts, in-camera 8K video recordings for extended periods, truly blackout-free Real-Live visibility in the viewfinder and a sensor scan rate so fast that it completely eliminates the need for a traditional mechanical shutter.
“The Z 9 is the complete package, offering an unprecedented balance of speed, resolution, reliability and performance that will...

Joe Subolefsky · Oct 27, 2021

I had some off time between workshops, so I headed out to scout and try out the new R3 thanks to Chas Glatzer and CanonUSA. The focus and low light performance is quite amazing. It took a bit adjusting to the eye controlled focus tracking, but I'm growing to like it more and more.

Will it replace my R5 as my main body for wildlife? I doubt it. I’ve become spoiled by the R5's detail and cropabilty.

That said, in low light (it’s definitely the cleanest high ISO files of any camera I’ve shot) or where I need 30fps the R3 would get the nod. They are two different tools, one not better than the other.

Joe Subolefsky · Oct 26, 2021

Had a day off between workshops, so I headed out to scout and try out the new Canon R3 thanks to Chas Glatzer. What a morning it turned out to be!

Canon Rumors · Oct 26, 2021

One of my favourite lens reviewers Christopher Frost has completed his review of the brand new Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM.
The review showcases all of the strengths and weaknesses of Canon’s new $300 prime lens for the RF mount. Keep realistic expectations for this little lens, it is $300 after all.
Interestingly, you cannot turn off distortion correction in your EOS R body with this lens. Canon has decided to use the camera body to make up for optical weaknesses, which is probably just fine for most applications.
Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM Key Features

First ultra-wide-angle, fixed focal length RF lens
High image quality and bright, fixed f/2.8 maximum aperture
A stepping motor (gear-type STM) that provides smooth & quiet continuous AF during video recording
Supremely lightweight and...

dpc · Oct 26, 2021

Decorative arch at the entrance to Bastion Square at the intersection of Government and View streets in the heart of downtown Victoria BC.

Frodo · Oct 26, 2021

In short:
- Nice and small (but you knew that)
- Sharp wide open in the centre, but soft in the corners at all apertures. Due to huge amount of software stretching of the origjnal distorted images
- Little coma (surprise)
- Very little flare
- Lots of focus breathing for video

The poor image quality in the corners would tend to reduce its value as an astro lens. What wasn't clear was how much cropping is needed to get to good resolution. I'll stick top my Samyang 14/2.8 as my astro lens.

bergstrom · Oct 26, 2021

CANON needs to lead the wa here and the solution could be a simple firmware update for multiple cameras.

unfocused · Oct 25, 2021

Passing the time waiting for the R3 to ship and wondering what lenses people may sell or keep as they convert to R system. I anticipate selling my last EF mount body (1DX III) when the R3 arrives and deciding what lenses to keep or sell. If you are going full on mirrorless, what are you thinking of keeping/selling?

My thoughts:

Definitely sell: 70-200 2.8; 100-400; 24-105. These are no brainers. I have the RF versions and I'm only hanging on to the EF versions until the R3 arrives.

Also in this category is the 150-600 Sigma Contemporary. It's a great lens, but the main advantage to this lens was that it paired well with the 7DII, which I've since sold. The single f8 autofocus point on the 7DII made using the 100-400 with extender less useful than the Sigma. That's no longer an issue.

Probably sell: 70-300 L, 24mm 2.8. I probably should have sold these long ago as I seldom use them, but kept them for sentimental reasons. Both are underrated lenses. The 70-300 L is compact and nice as a travel zoom, but I usually want more reach. The 24 2.8 is a handy little lens, but I just don't use it that often.

Keep for now: 100mm 2.8 macro L, 16-35 f4, 8-15 fisheye. At this time, I see no great advantage to switching out the 100mm and 16-34 for the RF versions. I'm kind of intrigued by the extra width of the 14-35 f4, but not enough to feel any urgency at this time. I'm a little put off by the focus breathing reports of the RF macro, and I don't shoot macro enough to justify switching that out at this time. Of course, there is no current replacement for the 8-15 fisheye, but even if one existed, I'm not sure there would be any reason to buy it since this is a lens that I only use a few times a year.

So, what are others thinking? Are you going full mirrorless and if so, what lenses are you planning to keep and what lenses are on your list to replace as money allows?

Rocco Germani · Oct 23, 2021

One year ago I made a purchase that I knew I wasn't going to regret! This video dives into my favorite and least favorite things about using the R6 for a year now, and why I still think it's a champion going into 2022!

Pete123 · Oct 23, 2021

I was wondering about the sound my new R6 makes when it is turned off. This occurs after the sensor clean occurs and sounds like the anti dust shutter moving into place, or could this be related to the IBIS being turned off and on. It’s also evident when the camera is turned on.

i do get a less obvious sound when turning on and off of my older EOS R, but this camera has has a more solid body and no IBIS.

Any ideas.

Thanks

Pete

koenkooi · Oct 23, 2021

I came across this today:

It mentioned 2 things I didn't know already:

The 'OVF' simulation mode puts the EVF in a strong HDR mode to get more detail in both highlights and shadows. Rudy points out it doesn't make it optical I had heard about this mode, but not a description on what it actually does.
There's a mode where it will keep the lens stopped down, so you get a proper exposure and DoF simulation without having to keep the DoF preview pressed down.

Number 2 sounds like a nice thing to have on other R cameras, but I bet we will only see that in future releases, not in firmware updates.

Maximilian · Oct 23, 2021

Do you have GAS?
Then the Canon Germany Winter Promotion might help you.
Details here:

Winter Promotion 2021

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Up to 500,- € for the R5, R6 and R.
Up to 300,- € for a FF DSLR, 5D4, 6D2.
Up to 250,- € for lenses, EF L zooms only

.

Please note that the long term promotion "EOS plus X" did end this summer.

More promotions here:

Canon Cashback | Angebote | Promotions

Sichere dir jetzt unsere Canon Angebote. Einfach an unseren Cashbackaktionen teilnehmen und Geld sparen.

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Canon Rumors · Oct 22, 2021

Steve Brazill from Behind The Shot had a chance to interview our favourite Olympic photographer, Jeff Cable. If you remember, Jeff was one of the most active shooters on the web using the Canon EOS R3 at the Tokyo Games.
The discussion about the Canon EOS R3 begins around the 9:58 mark, which is where I have queued up on the video.
Jeff gives us some great insight into Canon’s secrecy with pre-release cameras, as well as how the camera performed… A camera he ended up using for 99% of everything he shot at the Olympics. Jeff brought a couple of EOS R5s to shoot with, but the EOS R3 outperformed the

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Canon Rumors · Oct 21, 2021

Canon News has uncovered a Canon patent showing off some focal reducers in their latest round of patents.
This patent is for RF mount Cinema cameras that would reduce the focal length of full-frame lenses on Super35 image sensors. These are not for EOS R cameras and certainly not for EOS M cameras.
The lens used for the embodiments is a 50mm f/1.4 full-frame EF mount lens. The total lens length in the embodiments will show the 50mm lens as well as the focal plane distance which is 20mm, plus the reducer.
Canon Mirrorless Reduced 40mm F1.1

Focal length 40.14mm
F-number 1.13
Half-angle 20.24°
Image height 14.80mm
Lens Overall length 93.90mm
BF 11.81mm

Canon Mirrorless Reduced 35mm F1.0

Focal length 36.54mm
F-number 1.03
Half-angle 22.05°
Image height 14.80mm
total lens length 91.95mm
BF 10.70mm

Canon Mirrorless Reduced 32mm F.95

Focal length 33.45mm
F-number 0.94
Half angle of...

Canon Rumors · Oct 21, 2021

San Diego, CA – October 21, 2021 – Sony Electronics Inc. today announced three new additions to its imaging line-up: the Alpha 7 IV interchangeable-lens camera (model ILCE-7M4) with a newly developed 33-megapixel (approx.,effective) full-frame image sensor, as well as two new flashes – the HVL-F60RM2 and HVL-F46RM.
The Alpha 7 IV takes “basic” to the next level for full-frame cameras with excellent image quality and performance, redefining the lofty standards set by the acclaimed Alpha 7 III. The new model features many of Sony’s most advanced imaging technologies, including the latest BIONZ XR™ processing engine and advanced AF (autofocus) capabilities from the flagship Alpha 1 combined with streamlined operability and enhanced reliability for photos and movies, making it the perfect all-around camera for today’s imaging enthusiasts and professionals. The Alpha 7 IV also boasts a 33MP (approx., effective) image resolution, rich movie expression and various features to...

AlanF · Oct 20, 2021

I ordered the Canon RF 100-400mm yesterday, it arrived this morning, and the lens now "Pre-order" status on the website. I had time for just a few tests and one or two shots only, so I'll give my initial impressions and follow up later with more. I do have the RF 100-500mm and an EF 100-400mm II (for a 5DSR), and they are my reference points.

The RF 100-400mm is just so light in comparison and in absolute terms. It weighs just 680g complete with hood, compared with 1700g for the 100-400mm II or 1610g for the 100-500mm. That kilo of weight, 2.2 lb, makes a huge difference. The little lens on the R5 is so comfortable to hold and so balanced when shooting, especially with the control ring towards the front, it is much easier for shooting and hiking with.

In terms of IQ with my standard charts at 20m, the bare lens is pretty close to the 100-400mm II at 400mm. With the RF 1.4x, it's not as sharp as the 100-400mm II at 560mm or the 100-500mm at 500mm. It's not nearly as good at 800mm as the EF lens with the 2xTCs or even remotely in the same league as the 100-500mm at 1000mm. It does focus noticeably closer than does the RF 100-500mm. The lens is probably best used without teleconverters.

It's not as good as my RF 100-500mm, but I can stroll around with it dangling from my hand rather than being a heavy item on a shoulder strap. It will be perfect for my wife who finds the white zoom lenses too heavy. And, it's also pretty inconspicuous when when walking around urban areas. So, it's a keeper for me, being good enough for much of my casual photography, and so easy to carry around or pack. It has the same nominal resolution on the R5 as the RX10 IV fully extended (f/4 220mm, 2.7 crop factor, 20 Mpx sensor) which I have liked
for casual convenience. But, the Canon is much sharper.

Here are my first two shots: a Great Tit flying off me feeder towards me, and a Stubble Rosegill mushroom.

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Canon Rumors · Oct 20, 2021

As happens all of the time, a review for an upcoming product has leaked out ahead of tomorrow’s official announcement of the Sony A7 IV.
Check out the review above.
Update: It looks like takedown orders from Tony & Chelsea are hitting YouTube and Vimeo, so I won’t be scouring for another one. I’m sure it’s an annoying bit of work for them. The camera will be announced tomorrow, so there will be many reviews of the A7 IV to watch then.
Update 2: The official review from Tony and Chelsea is now live above.

Canon Rumors · Oct 20, 2021

A couple of weeks ago Canon Asia posted a VR demonstration of the brand-new Canon RF 5.2mm f/2.8L Dual Lens Fisheye on their YouTube Channel. I finally had the chance to view the video on my son’s Oculus, which he seems to always hide from me.
I think this lens is going to bring many new creators into the VR space. I think this lens is going to make things easy for anyone to get into it.
If Canon’s VR software which will be subscription-based is well done, this lens is going to be a big seller.
I highly recommend you check out the above video with whatever VR viewing device you may have.
Preorder: Canon RF 5.2mm f/2.8L Dual Fisheye Lens

Canon Rumors · Oct 20, 2021

DJI, the global leader in civilian drones and creative camera technology, today launches a comprehensive cinematography system that heralds the next generation of film production. DJI Ronin 4D combines the all-new full-frame Zenmuse X9 gimbal camera, a 4-axis stabilization system, a LiDAR focusing system, and an unrivalled video transmission and control system in a single unit. Designed and built to the exacting standards of professional filmmakers, DJI Ronin 4D makes high-end productions more efficient, makes spectacular camera moves possible in the most convenient way, and enables creative professionals to tell their stories with an entirely new visual language.
“DJI empowers creators with accessible and intuitive devices to capture and share the world exactly how they see it,” said Paul Pan, DJI Senior Product Line Manager. “With DJI Ronin 4D, we use the power of technology to make cinema-standard production more affordable, cinema cameras more flexible, and cinematic imaging...

Canon Rumors · Oct 20, 2021

Nikon has released the third of four teasers for the upcoming Nikon Z 9 flagship mirrorless camera. This teaser showcases some of the autofocus tracking abilities that the Nikon Z 9 will feature.
The Nikon Z 9 will be officially announced on October 28, 2021.
You can see the previous two teasers after the break.

Nikon Z 9 Rumored Specifications from Nikon Rumors

8256 x 5504px resolution that confirms a 45MP stacked sensor (it is interesting to note that Canon decided to go with a 24MP sensor for their R3 camera).
The Z9 will be capable of up to 120 fps in a lower res file size (6Mb I think). Some reports even indicated 160 fps!
Built-in GPS – probably GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System).
The Z9 will use the same battery as D6. There will be also a new 18-type battery (EN-EL18x) that can be charged by the camera’s USB-C.
The sensor has a multi-leaf blade protective shutter that auto covers...

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