It looks like Sony is getting ready to announce its first 8K mirrorless camera on January 26, 2021. Most people seem to be expecting an Alpha a9 III/flagship mirrorless camera.



 










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Rumoured specifications are still hard to come by at this time, but this announcement has all the feeling of a new flagship camera for Sony.
All that has really been reported is that new camera will shoot 8K30p, have a 50mp full-frame sensor and will be priced around $5000USD. I would expect some overlap of features to the a7s III.
Photo Rumors reported the following specifications last year.

 Bigger and truly pro body
 9.44M dots EVF
 Newly developed sensor
 8K video recording with no...

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Any word on upcoming rebates for R6/R5/RF for Canada and/or the US?

The next Canon firmware update for the Canon EOS R5 is still on schedule to be released sometime in February 2021 I have been told. The same source also suggested that the new firmware is already out there in beta form in loaner cameras, though I have not been able to confirm that. Some people take their NDA’s seriously I guess!
There are also more long-term plans to add features to both the Canon EOS R5 and Canon EOS R6 over the next 12-24 months. Keep flooding Canon with what you’d like to see added to both cameras, they are listening.
The next Canon EOS R5 firmware will include

Canon Cinema RAW light addition
C-Log 3
1080p @ 120fps
Bug fixes

I was not given an update on new firmware for the Canon EOS R6.

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Adorama has the Tokina Opera EF 16-28mm F/2.8 FX as their Deal of the Day for only $529 (Reg $699).
Key Features

Zoom Focal Length: 16-28mm Lens
Maximum Aperture: f/2.8
Image Stabilization Type: No
Lens Series: Tokina FX Series, Tokina opera Series
Special Features: Aspherical

Tokina Opera EF 16-28mm F/2.8 FX $529 (Reg $699)

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Having used the R6 for a little while now i am starting to come to grips with the incredible AF system. But having said that there are certain situations that seem to defeat it. So this thread is to relay your experiences where the AF has been thrown off. For me the most interesting one is that the eye AF fails with Zebras, even at close range. Obviously the high contrast stripes have something do do with it but I found it interesting nevertheless considering how incredible it is with just about every other situation. Is anyone else finding any quirks like this?

Canon will soon announce the PowerShot AI, which is not the confirmed name. Canon first showed off this idea back in 2018 at The Photography Show in the UK, and once again last year at CES 2020.
It appears that Canon has decided to bring the camera to market and it will be announced quite soon, though I don’t have an official date of the announcement.
Canon PowerShot AI Specifications (Based on the concept and could change)

12mp 1/2.3″ CMOS Sensor
19-57mm 35mm equivalent zoom lens (4x zoom)
Pans 170°
Tilt of 110°
Electronic Image Stabilization
Dust and Waterproofing
Battery life of about 2.5 hours
Records data to microSD
USB-C Port
Both Wifi and Bluetooth connectivity

The camera is targetted at many uses, including as a webcam, a baby monitor, a pet monitor or even as a security camera. The concept...

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BCN Awards has released their camera and lens market share report for 2020 in Japan. This is not a representation of worldwide sales, so please keep that in mind.
I will say that I’m surprised that Canon didn’t hit the top 3 in video cameras, which is likely not too influenced by Cinema EOS, but even the more affordable offerings don’t see to make much noise in Japan.
The pandemic may have affected these numbers in some way, but we won’t get a picture of how they were affected for another year or two. Canon obviously sold less EOS M cameras than in 2019 and lost market share to Sony in mirrorless cameras, but the EOS R6 and EOS R5 are selling extremely well in Japan and globally, considering they’re still hard to come by is good news for Canon.
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I was one of the first to buy the RF100-500. For various reasons I was unable to use the lens for some weeks..
In my first shoot I was very disappointed with the images as they were soft, particularly at the long end of the zoom.
I have been out twice since and my pictures are rubbish.
It must be a lens issue as I also have the RF800 and those images are the proverbial tack sharp.
Today I spoke with Canon and I am preparing to send the lens in for service. (Dealing with Canon service by telephone wasn't the best or fastest process sadly).
Before I package the lens and send it off, has anybody else experienced issues with the lens?
(I have the latest firmware installed and I have tried stabiliser on, stabiliser off).
I am gutted because especially during my first outing I had what should have been awesome bird pictures.

According to Sony Addict, 7Artisans will be releasing an RF 10mm f/2.8 fisheye for full-frame. They will also be launching three new APS-C lenses for various crop sensor mounts.
7Artisans RF 10mm f/2.8 Fisheye Specifications:






Focal Length

10mm



Maximum Aperture

f/2.8



Minimum Aperture

f/22...

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Are Quad-Pixel AF and a global shutter coming in 2021 to the new flagship EOS R camera? It’s a strong possibility according to a good source.
Canon continues to develop their flagship EOS R system camera, a camera most of us have dubbed the EOS R1. The camera is reported to be shown to the world ahead of the Tokyo Summer Games which begin in July of this year.
One feature that will be coming to the camera according to a very solid source is a Quad-Pixel AF system. QPAF would improve autofocus accuracy no matter what orientation the subject or the camera is in.
The same source claims that there is a possibility that a global shutter will appear in the EOS R1. For those that don’t know, this would effectively remove rolling shutter when shooting video or stills in the electronic shutter mode. There are challenges to making this happen, but it is still on the table for the camera.
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This has been announced by Nikon but presumably will apply to other Japanese companies, especially those who manufacture more in Japan than does Nikon.

https://www.nikon.co.jp/news/2021/0112_01.htm
Response to new coronavirus infection (updated January 12, 2021)

January 12, 2021
We would like to express our deepest condolences to those who died of the new coronavirus infection and their bereaved families. We also pray for those who are affected and those in difficult situations to recover as soon as possible.

In response to the announcement of the state of emergency, the Nikon Group will continue manufacturing until February 7 in order to strengthen measures while adhering to the policy of "continuing business activities while preventing the spread of infection". We will implement measures such as reducing the number of employees to 30% or less, excluding workplaces that require employees to come to work, and eliminating the maximum number of days for working from home.

We apologize for the inconvenience caused to our customers and business partners, and thank you for your understanding and understanding.

In the future, we will continue to give top priority to ensuring the safety of employees and their families, customers, business partners, and people in the vicinity of business establishments and preventing the spread of infection, in accordance with the guidance and requests of the government and local governments. We will continue to.

I've looked through all the menu options regarding the screen display and can't find why these 4 corner white lines are present. They don't define the actual image outlines and I can't seem to delete them. Any suggestions?

It is possible to use a linear polariser on a mirrorless body such as the R5.

I thought circular polarisers were required when the mirror of the SLR had a portion that was transmitting as well as reflecting, i.e. to send light to the AF unit or exposure meter.

As there is no mirror in mirrorless, can a linear polariser be used.

My experience, although it is quite at long time since I have used a linear polariser, is that they had a much greater polarising effect, to the point where for landscapes you had back it off from maximum polarisation as it made grass and foliage look too saturated and unnatural. I have never come across this situation with a circular polariser.

Hey folks. Im wanting to view the display from my R6 directly on my laptop screen exactly as it would show in the back LCD. Not sure exactly what cable im going to need in order to do this but im assuming its done with just an HDMI cable of sorts. Anybody know how this is done exactly?

I have an EF 14 f/2.8 mii and an EF 16-35 f/4. I use the 14 for rare astro stuff (Milky Way, Star Trails) and some landscapes and the 16-35 as part of a triad for travel (travel? Well, up until about 9 months ago, I used to travel. But these days, don't get out so much ). They work well with EF-RF adapters. But, I am thinking about my future in RF land and am trying to trim down my stable of lenses.

Were I to sell the 14 and 16-35 and then get an RF 15-35 f/2.8, I'd think this one zoom could take the place of the two EF lenses I have now. I know the lens is a bit bigger than the 16-35, but it won't need an adapter and is faster. Anyone try the RF for astro? Reviewers suggest the RF is same or maybe even corner sharper than the EF. Anyone else make this kind of change?

I know these are decisions for which there is no right answer and would depend on one's style and usage but I value any thoughts. Thanks.

So in a thread a few weeks ago I posted a video from Morten Hilmer via YouTube. I pointed out he wasn't a camera tester by any means and he didn't want his channel to go that direction, he is 100% about wildlife photography, videography and audio. But he was recently shooting on a trip with a friend who had an R5 and and was impressed by the side to side performance vs his Nikon Z7, he has been a long time Nikon user but for him the gear is a means to an end.

Anyway he was impressed enough with his friends results that he is borrowing an R5 setup complete with a 200-400 f4 and the last video I posted included a few of his thoughts at the end. Well he has just posted again and it really shows again how robust the R5 is and at the end of the video he gives some tips on how he cares for his gear after getting it in situations many of us never would!

Anyway, here is the video, hope some of you enjoy it!

Which printer is right for you? The Canon PIXMA Pro-200 which was announced this past September, vs the Canon ImagePROGRAF Pro-300, which was announced this past July.
Keith at Northlight Images has done two exhaustive reviews of the Canon PIXMA Pro-200 and the Canon ImagePROGRAF Pro-300. Two extremely capable printers, but at different price points.
You can read Keith’s reviews of each printer over at Northlight Images.
Canon PIXMA Pro-200 Review \\ Canon ImagePROGRAF Pro-300 Review
It looks like both of these printers is a winner, which is always great for consumers. The...

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Hi, im wondering what is closest to Laowa 15mm f/4 Wide Angle Macro in terms of Wide angle(15mm) and magnification ratio(1X). This lens seems really cool but alot of drawbacks. Minimum working distance and lighting are the ones im most afraid. Whats a good way to generate lights you use, only saw some DIY articulated arms with flashes/lights.
Soft corners , distortion , vignette, aberrations, exif, aperture, dont have choices that i know so far if i want that effect, stopping down seems to reduce some of it.

It would be for RF mount to shoot plants/mushrooms , not mostly insects.

I saw Canon roadmap have a RF 24mm f/1.8 macro planned, we dont know magnification yet. If it has all electronic functions with Canon body and less drawbacks, gonna be hard to choose the Laowa 15mm f/4 unless we really master it already. Would 24mm has same issue of lighting as the Laowa? or Canon release something to help this.

Im interested in other lenses with 0.5X to 1X and 30mm or less, i cant find super list of all macro lenses that fit EF/RF. Thanks

It looks like there is some good news coming out of the camera industry during the pandemic. Canon has exceeded their sales projections for the 2020 fiscal year on the backs of the Canon EOS R6 and Canon EOS R5. Sales for both cameras have exceeded expectations, especially in China.
According to a Nikkei article, Canon is raising their consolidated net income because of the success of both the EOS R6 and EOS R5
In the manufacturing industry, earnings forecasts have been revised upward one after another. Canon announced on the 14th that it will raise its consolidated net...

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I figured this out because I got the RP for Christmas as an upgrade for my t3i and wanted to protect my camera sensor from dust, and the elements that would ruin it. this is a step by step guid of how to do this

1. set to bulb and turn on.

2. open battery slot cover.

3. get something in the slot that makes the camera think its on. I use a micro usb cable because once I put it in, it stays.




4. start an exposure.

5. while the exposure is going, release the battery, the shutter flap should stop down.

6. turn camera off and put the battery back in, and close the battery cover.

Let me know if this helped and if there is any problems. comment if you liked it.

Canon has launched a new site which allows you to shoot photographs with Canon’s $9mil CE-SAT 1 microsatellite, which was launched in 2017 in India.
The CE-SAT 1 satellite is equipped with a modified Canon EOS 5D Mark III and a PowerShot camera for wide-angle lenses. The CE SAT-1 isn’t the smallest microsatellite the Canon has built, there is also the CE SAT-3 which can fit in the palm of your hand.
Canon is spending a lot of R&D on space imaging, and it looks like they’re in it for the long run.
About the Canon CE-SAT-1
CE-SAT-IB is a 67 kilogram microsatellite which can resolve 90 centimeter objects on the ground from space. Additionally, Spaceflight is coordinating the launch of another Canon satellite, CE-SAT-IIB, which is slated to lift off after the CE-SAT-IB mission later in 2020, also aboard an Electron. It will carry three cameras with different resolutions and sensitivities.
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There are over 100 million EOS bodies and over 140 million EF lenses

This comes out as for every 1 EOS body there are 1.4 1st party lenses. Assuming 3rd party are 0.6 then it comes out as 1 body per 2 lenses on average.

I would hazard a guess that about 80% of EOS body buyers buy the kits with 1 lens and the odds of adding a 2nd lens is low. Camera kit buyers are not solely Rebel kit owners but also those who buy 6-Series and 5-Series cameras with a 24-105L zoom or other lens.

Samsung Electronics introduced Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21+, the latest flagship devices that empower you to express yourself. Made for the way we live now, Galaxy S21 is loaded with state-of-the-art innovations so you can make the most of every moment. The new flagship series debuts a head-turning, iconic design, an epic pro-grade camera for users of any skill level and the most advanced processor ever in a Galaxy device. And each device offers the connectivity, power and performance that only Samsung can deliver.
“We are living in a mobile-first world, and with so many of us working remotely and spending more time at home, we wanted to deliver a smartphone experience that meets the rigorous multimedia demands of our continuously changing routines,” said TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile Communications Business, Samsung Electronics. “We also recognize the importance of choice, especially now, and that’s why the Galaxy S21 series gives you the freedom to choose the best device for...

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Canon has Now Ranked in the Top Five for Number of Patents Granted for 35 Consecutive Years
MELVILLE, NY, January 13, 2021 – Continuing its mission of empowering innovation, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is proud to announce that its parent company, Canon Inc., ranked third for the number of U.S. patents awarded in 2020 with 3,226 patents.1 With this year’s ranking, Canon has now ranked in the top five for number of patents granted for 35 consecutive years, according to the latest ranking of preliminary patent results issued by IFI CLAIMS Patent Services. Additionally, Canon once again ranked first in patents among Japanese companies for the 16th consecutive year.

“As the world continues to shift and the needs of our customers evolve, we too will continue exploring new areas and future opportunities for innovation that will benefit our customers,” said Seymour Liebman, executive vice president, chief administrative officer and general counsel of Canon...

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Costco announced today that they are closing all of their in-store photo centers on February 14, 2021. You will still be able to order photo services via the CostcoPhotoCenter web site.
The following was sent to Costco members today.
We are writing to inform you about the upcoming closure of the photo department at all Costco locations on Sunday, February 14, 2021.
Since the introduction of camera phones and social media, the need for printing photos has steeply declined, even though the number of pictures taken continues to grow. After careful consideration, we have determined the continued decline of prints no longer requires on-site photo printing.
Digital technologies allow consumers to do more with their photos, including the ability to personalize canvas, metal & acrylic prints, or create photo books, stationery, calendars and other gifts. We will continue to ship these high-quality products and prints to your home or business...

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