Any word on if/when we can expect an RF 14-35 f/4 L?

I recall discussion here a while backyards, but not much since. Just wondering if anybody with more knowledge than I had heard or seen anything.

Greetings

Bought my R6 and updated the firmware to latest as soon as I got it, Everything has worked well until I changed the filenames prefix to R6__. That is R6 double underscore. It worked well for most of the week and then it changed to _6__. I tried changing to all letters and it still injected an underscore in first place. After several camera resets and retries it still did it. So I reset it again and went back to default 0V8A and it holds so far. Anybody else had problems changing from the default file name prefix?

I suddenly started having a problem with RAW files being blurry after importing them to my PC. On the camera, the images were sharp but the imported RAW files were blurry. I was a bit alarmed until today when i realised that this was only affecting images imported when using a USB-C SD card reader. When i re-imported them directly from the camera, the images were fine and sharp. Does anyone know why this is? I bought a genuine SD card reader from Scandisk along with the SD card..... a very odd issue. I'm going to try with another SD card reader....

Got a severe “bump” in the back of my lcd flip screen after a large rock fell on it. Screen is - incredibly - still working normally, but I’ll probably want to replace it anyway, unless the cost is very high. Anyone here tried to replace their flip-lcd screen?

Hi All,

Just recently used my RF 85mm F2 for the third time (on my R5) and all went well on the shoot. Very impressed with the sharpness, AF accuracy and lack of aberrations.

However, when reviewing images on the back of the camera after the shoot, the lens started moving the AF motor by itself (lens cap on, continuous autofocus disabled). It then stopped moving and the camera displayed ‘Lens Error 60 - turn the camera off and on again’. This is the first time it has displayed the error and after restarting the camera it hasn’t done it again.

I wonder what could have caused the error? Has anyone else come across this behaviour with this lens?

At this stage it does seem like a one-off glitch (hopefully). Perhaps I bumped the shutter with a half press while the camera was lens down in my lap? (Unlikely).

Just curious...

Thanks guys and gals

Hello, everyone! My father has a DSLR camera that I am unfamiliar with. I bought a ring to link it to my Minolta rokkor MD lens because I wanted to try it with it.

It fits perfectly, however I haven't given it any thought and can only shoot hazy photos with it.

Is it possible to forget something?
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Canon News has uncovered an optical formula patent for a Canon RF 85mm f/1.4L USM. Canon has already released two 85mm lenses in the form of the terrific RF 85mm f/1.2L USM and the affordable RF 85mm f/2 IS STM.
I think there is only a market for an RF 85mm f/1.4L USM lens if it comes with lens image stabilization. For the moment, I can’t see this being an imminent release, as other areas of the RF lineup still need to be addressed, but I’d say it’s possible such a lens could come our way in the distant future.
Japan Patent 2021-081531
Canon RF 85mm f/1.4 embodiment 1

Focal length 82.64mm
F number 1.45
Half angle of view 14.67°
Image height 21.64mm
Lens overall length 113.70mm
BF 18.16mm

Canon RF 85mm f/1.4 embodiment 2

Focal length 82.86mm
F Number 1.45
Half angle of view 14.63°
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Canon has released a minor firmware update for the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV.
Firmware Version 1.3.2 incorporates the following fix:

Improves the camera’s connection compatibility to a PC while using a USB 3.0 or higher compatible cable.

Download firmware v1.3.2 for the EOS 5D Mark IV

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Canon has released a minor firmware update for the Canon EOS-1D X Mark II.
Firmware Version 1.1.8 incorporates the following fix:

Improves the camera’s connection compatibility to a PC while using a USB 3.0 or higher compatible cable.

Download firmware v1.1.8 for the Canon EOS-1D X Mark II

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Here are a couple of new images of the upcoming Canon EOS R3. There haven’t been any teasers from Canon yet, but an announcement is likely coming in the next couple of months. I have been told that availability will definitely be in 2021.
As you can see from the images, we get a flippy screen! The rest of the ergonomics are what you’d expect from a Canon “pro” camera. If it’s not broken, there’s no point in fixing it.
A couple of other things to point out is the massive viewfinder window, I imagine this is for the eye AF point selection. We also get the same AF ON button feature from the EOS-1D X Mark III.
Canon EOS R3 Features:

Full-Frame Stacked BSI CMOS Sensor
Eye Control AF, Dual Pixel CMOS AF
Subject Tracking with Deep Learning
Continuous Shooting Up to 30 fps
Integrated Vertical Grip
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On going to bed last night I saw through the bedroom window a spectacularly bright golden-hued full moon in a break in the clouds so I rushed down for the R5 + 100-500mm + 2xTC, poked it through the bedroom window, adjusted the exposure manually and took some shots. This morning, I discovered it was the Flower Moon. I am sure some CR members will have more interesting shots with the Statue of Liberty in front of it or something. So, please post some.

WD has released new Professional products under Sandisk including new CFexpress card and new card readers.

Is it just me, or is what is going on with lenses these days a bit strange?

It seems to me we have lens manufacturers in a sharpness arms race (probably driven by Sony), where we are getting large, heavy, overcorrected and clinical lenses with zero flaws or softness. To the extent, where Canon releases a special version of their 85mm 1.2 with a defocus coating to smooth things out a bit since they corrected out most of the SA from the old 85 1.2 design in the base version. And now it seems soft focus and other filters that add aberrations are very much back in style because many of these new lens designs are found to look too clinical if you just shoot them naked.

Isn't a bit strange to spend double the price for a larger, heavier, hypercorrected lens and then spend even more on filters (or a special coating) to reintroduce the corrected flaws so the rendering is more forgiving or appealing?

Just a thought, anyone else noticing this trend?

The LUMIX GH5M2 features 4K 60p 4:2:0 10-bit video recording and wireless live streaming capability
Newark, NJ (May 25, 2021) – Designed with video creators in mind, Panasonic is proud to introduce its newest digital mirrorless camera, the LUMIX GH5M2, featuring outstanding video performance for all film creators. The next high-performance product in the evolution of the GH5, the LUMIX GH5M2 achieves C4K[*1]/4K 60p 4:2:0 10-bit[*2] video recording and simultaneous output of 4:2:2 10-bit over HDMI during 4K 60p 4:2:0 10-bit internal recording. With the pre-installed V-Log L, it is easy to match the color tone with the footage recorded in V-Log of S1H/S1 and V-Log L of GH5/GH5S.
The 20.3-megapixel Digital Live MOS Sensor with Anti-Reflective (A.R.) coating clearly captures details and drives the maximum performance of the lens. The image processor is also updated from that of the GH5 by adopting the latest Venus Engine that boasts high speed and performance.
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New York, May 24, 2021 – SIRUI today launches its new 75mm f1.8 1.33x anamorphic lens, giving filmmakers the ability to make telephoto images with an anamorphic look – creating images where the subject really stands out in the frame. This new focal length offers the same characteristic stretched oval bokeh and streaked flares that SIRUI’s 1.33x lenses have become famous for. Its anamorphic look combined with the wide f1.8 maximum aperture, 13-blade iris, and 1.2m close focus distance offers beautifully blurred backgrounds and excellent foreground separation. The result – stunning portrait shots.

The 75mm f1.8 1.33x lens required the SIRUI optical team to overcome key technical problems with a brand new optical design. It took persistent efforts and considerable investment to make this lens possible.
Made for APS-C sensor cameras, it joins the existing SIRUI lens lineup of 24mm f2.8, 35m f1.8, and 50mm f1.8 1.33x lenses. All four lenses have common aesthetics and handling...

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I have had many discussions with various sources about the upcoming Canon EOS R3.  One of the most asked questions is how much will the Canon EOS R3 cost at launch?
Multiple folks have told me that Canon has been vague about pricing, but that the Canon EOS R3 would undercut both the Sony Alpha a1 ($6498) and Canon’s own EOS-1D X Mark III ($6499) at launch.
One source did say that they think the EOS R3 would launch at $5999 based on hints from a couple of people at Canon.
That price definitely doesn’t fall under “affordable”, but it would be a pretty big achievement when compared to the Sony flagship, which doesn’t have a full-size gripped body.
There will be some more information to share about the Canon EOS R3 in the next few...

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It's time! The R5 and R6 are both getting to be 9-months old.

I wish Canon would update the R6 instead of coming out with expensive cinema bodies and the R3.

I'm pretty much a still photographer and don't need all the video features of the R5. But I would like
a body with at least 35-45MP, and a top LCD display. And cheaper! I can't afford a month's pay just
for a body.

Come-on Canon!

Canon News has uncovered a patent that shows how Canon plans to add eye control focus technology in the upcoming Canon EOS R3 EVF.
From Japan Patent Application 2021-076832:
… an object of the present invention is to propose an optimum arrangement of the EVF in the image pickup apparatus, which is provided with the EVF and can suppress the deterioration of the operability of the image pickup apparatus provided with the line-of-sight input function.
Canon is using a small image sensor that is positioned on the side of the main display in the EVF and using a diving prism to direct light to this sensor. IR LEDs illuminate your eye for pupil...

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My R5 used to show the focus point(s) on the flippy screen when reviewing images. No longer. I have updated the firmware to 1.3.1, but that does not help. AF point display is enabled in the menu (Blue arrow symbol , page 5). Can anyone help me get this function to reappear? Thanks muchly.

I've been using my RF 100-500 + RF 1.4 on a monopod with the Wimberly MonoGimbel Head which works great! The only problem I had was with my tripod mount ring which I have had difficulty tightening it around the lens and it would pop open easily and finally got to the point I couldn't even close it around the lens. I sent it in to Canon and they said that the screws were damaged by over tightening and was bent and it was a non serviceable accessory and I would need to buy a new one. OK--well, the hooker is they don't offer a tripod mount ring for sale for this lens! I'm leaving for Iceland in 6 weeks for bird photography.
What a fine kettle of fish I'm in!! What to do?!?!?!
Catherine

Recently I got the 5DsR for $1499 deal from B&H. I got it because I wanted an upgrade for my 6D. I thought the 6D's 20MP count was more than enough, but wow the amount of detail in the 5DsR is just insane! Even with my less sharp lenses, the pixel structure is so much finer and more natural. Reminds me of the difference of seeing film grain on a 4K movie vs a 1080p movie.

So, I wanted to get a 2nd 5D body and now I am conflicted. Originally I was going to wait until the 5D4 dropped in price during the winter, but now after seeing 50MP I'm not sure I want 30MP. I could either get another 5DsR for $1499, or wait for a Canon refurb sale on 5Ds (non-R) for $1039. Or likely the 5D4 will be $1999 in the winter.

I only shoot stills, so video performance not important. Mostly do portrait and landscape but I liked the 5D4 for its versatility. But I am not sure the few more AF points and couple of extra fps is worth losing 20MP. What do others who have owned both think?

A 35mm L lens for the RF mount has been rumoured for what seems to be an eternity. We have seen a patent for such a lens and it has been on our RF lens roadmap for such a lens.
I have been told that the lens has been delayed due to the COVID-19 challenges still plaguing lens manufacturing.
We should expect to see this lens announced in Q4 of 2021, possibly alongside the Canon EOS R3.

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My wife and I just picked up two R6s. When she is using her EF 70-200mm f/4L IS ver I USM with the EF to EOS RF adapter, the lens does a lot of AF noise and seems to be hunting hunting and does not work very well with the Animal Eye AF. Her R6 seems to work well with her EF 100-400 II and the kit RF 24-105 non L. I am assuming it may have something to do with the lens being relatively old technology. Any thought on this?

Bill

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Any idea what the difference between these 2 cards is?

Sandisk Extreme Pro SDXC, SDXPK 64GB, U3, C10, UHS-II, 300MB/s​

SanDisk Extreme PRO 64GB SDXC Memory Card up to 300MB/s, UHS-II, Class 10, V90, U3​

The annual Canon Germany summer promotion is up again!
2021 it's up to 300,- € instant rebate at selected partners/retailers.

Cameras included:
EOS R6, R, RP, EOS 5D4, 6D2, PowerShot G5M2, G7M2 and 3.
Lenses included:
Several RF and RF L, several EF L, no EF non L.

No printers or else. Further details see link above.

Everything can be combined with other promotions like "EOS plus X".
For all promotions see here.
(at May 17th the summer promo was not yet displayed in the overview)

Enjoy your GAS