So I was out last night making some IBIS stills tests and had on my RF 15-35mm lens. One of the photos I took shows some weird issues I'd like some opinions on:

This is a crop of the image, original was 15mm so this isn't edge of frame stuff. The focal point is somewhere above the right car, on the text in the window - looks fine. But then scan to the left and look at the writing in the window over there. Blurry - why? It's on the same plane as the writing I focused on. Same question on the 'for lease' sign.



But also - a dead giveaway, look at the rear wheel on the car in the middle of the frame - looks round. Then look at the front wheel on the car immediately behind it. Oval:


full size for reference:



I know lenses this wide have some issues as you go out from the middle, but these seem excessive? Thoughts?

Hello I was wondering what people's experience with the EF II/III vs RF 70-200 F2.8L especially on the newer R5 body. Is the AF any better in the RF? Any noticeable IS difference? I already have the EF II version, but with my R5 wondering if it is worth the upgrade or not. I dont care about the weight difference, really focus speed, IQ are my key drivers. Thank you.

Hello I was wondering what people's experience with the EF vs RF 70-200 F2.8L especially on the newer R5 body. Is the AF any better in the RF? Any noticeable IS difference? I already have the EF II version, but with my R5 wondering if it is worth the upgrade or not. I dont care about the weight difference, really focus speed, IQ are my key drivers. Thank you.

I have noticed that my R5 underexposes about 1 or 2 stops when user AI Servo, especially with back lit subjects. But it exposes perfectly when switched to One-Shot. I only tested this with Eye autofocus but not with the other modes yet. Did anyone else noticed this behavior as well? I don't think my (now departed) R had this.

Wayne from No Life Digital has posted a video to his YouTube channel showing how he got the Canon EOS R5 to record 4 hours of 4KHQ 30p video to an Atomos Ninja V before the camera overheated.
Simply by removing the memory cards from the camera while recording externally lead to a big boost in recording time. This seems like a pretty surprising outcome for something so simple. Is there some kind of software limitation in the camera?
A dummy battery was also used in this test.
Testing methodology:
The Canon R5 does not seem to overheat, externally, if you don’t have any cards in the camera. In this video I show (with as much proof as I can), how I’m able to record up to 4 hours in 4KHQ 30fps, 10-bit CLOG, with IBIS and DPAF all on, with no issues like the blackout or screen off issue myself and Gerald were having.
The setup here is as follows – HDMI out of Canon R5, into Atomos, out of...

Click to expand...

Continue reading...

If it was 19mm, Canon's 25mm extension tube could have served as an EF to RF adapter. Has Canon chosen a slightly shorter flange distance just so people couldn't reuse their extension tubes?

After watching quite a bit of video footage and seeing images shot with the R5, I've noticed a difference in the colour science and skin tone rendering when compared to the EOS R or 5D Mark IV. I have always loved the colours I've gotten out of the EOS R and 5D Mark IV, so it was a little disheartening to see Canon decided to make changes to the R5's colour science. Skin tones and neutrals now seem to have a magenta cast.. similar to what the 5D Mark II and Mark III had.

If anyone who owns the camera has some more examples of skin tone rendering with the R5 I would love to see them!

Let's play a little game. (the answer is below but no cheating!)

CHALLENGE: Look through these image edits and guess the ISO shot on the EOS R5. (*details above each image*)

EDIT: These were converted into DNG files and saved as JPEG in Lightroom. Shot roughly 2/3-stop under and pushed +.43EV and +40 in the shadows. Luminance noise reduction set to 65. That's literally it, no tricks.

CAMERA SETTINGS: RF 24-105 f/4L IS USM at 50mm. 1/320 f/7.1 ISO 25,600

TAKE AWAY: This is an absolutely ridiculous performance to say the least. There was a lot of concern that the new R5 sensor wouldn't be able to handle itself very well in low light, but I can say without question that ISO 25,600 is usable on this camera for quality, deliverable work for a client. Combined with the IBIS, this camera is something to be reckoned with as a low-light photography tool. I could add contrast to the file and bring the blacks down a bit and it would look even more incredible...this is ISO 25,600!?!?

IMPORTANT NOTES: This image was shot using mechanical shutter in single shot mode where it retains the full 14-bit files. The camera can only shoot 14-bit in the regular high-speed mode which is only 6fps with mechanical shutter. I noticed a slightly worse performance using electronic first curtain and, under this lighting, it was slightly darker. This is not reflective of the performance the camera will get in 12fps mode (13-bit) or using fully electronic shutter (12-bit). I think I would only want to shoot weddings at 6fps with AF this reliable anyway, so I am not too concerned. I can do another test with better lighting using the three different shutter modes.

***I may perform this same test again tomorrow against the EOS R and the 1DX Mark II...I'm very curious to see how it stands up...in the meantime, I'm going to dust my bar for more flattering images. LOL**


1:1 crop of the full 45mp image to show pixel level noise.


A 1:1 crop after resampling the image down to the resolution of the EOS R's 30mp to demonstrate how it improves after downsampling.


This is the full global image of the entire bar scene. Going to dust it tomorrow before my wife kills me! LOL

Big news people!!

Happen to stumble on this today... which is actually handy since the main sites are down. I just mentioned the R5/R6, but other products info can be found there as well.

Starting point...

Direct links...
EOS R5
EOS R6

I was looking mostly at the R5 Manual and noticed at least 1 table update. Figured others might want to look at them too.

I need to edit the RAWs for my brand new R5. The Canon website was hacked so I can't download the software from them. I called their support and it's closed due to the tropical storm. I literally have no way to read the images from my brand new $4000 camera.

Would also love the luts for the c-log and raw as well if anyone has those.

I purchased the RP in Jan 2020. It was and is a good camera. The 2 shortcomings are the AF for a running puppy is pathetic and the 4k is cropped with no Dpaf. I was so excited for the R6 which is like a mini 1dX and 4k uncropped. I am now dissapointed that everyone seems to keep saying the R5 is better. I was hoping to have it last for all my family photo/video needs for the next 5 yrs till my kids graduate HS. I have now sood my RP so no camera to wait till more reviews come out. My ? Is should I move to the R for slightly better af tracking and 1080p video or get the R6/R5?

I just had a brief conversation with someone on youtube. They are from Korea and said that Canon Korea had officially confirmed that CLOG 3 was coming to a firmware update for the R5. This would be great news. Can anyone confirm this?

Been detailing this in the Canon Rumors discord. But I've found that if there are no cards in the camera, you get 4 hours of external recording before "overheating". I use quotes here because after overheating and shutting down, a quick 5 min rest allowed me to shoot that last 20min segment in 4KHQ, with still no warnings - and I expect it to last at least another hour or two. I tested this in the video with a dummy battery, but afterwards tested with a new Canon LP6H, and the battery died before any warnings.

This leads me to believe there is some type of temperature limitation going on with the cards. Either the cards are triggering an aggressive overheating timer, or the cards themselves are what's overheating to the point of turning off. This makes sense, as the only thing that is hot is the card. During these 4 hours, the camera is nearly cool to the touch, with maybe some warmth on the back panel.

I will be doing some outdoor tests to see if ambient temps play a role. But the original "only 45 min / 75 with overheat control on" does not seem to be the case without SD/CFEx cards installed.

The hits keep on coming for Canon. This time it’s a ransomware attack of the Canon USA web site and other Canon USA services.
The ransomware attack includes Canon’s email, Microsoft Teams, the Canon USA web site along with other internal applications. It’s also reported that 10TB of data has been stolen in the attack.
You can read all about this ransomware attack here.

Click to expand...

Continue reading...

The time gap between the 5D Mark III and Mark IV was about two years, same as the time between the EOS R and the R5. More so than previous releases, I am starting to feel that I may really want to upgrade to the Mark II of the R5 line, and given that I appear to have plenty of time to reconsider my preorder (it's looking like 1 month on the low end, and 3 months on the high end), I've been considering whether the right move is to just wait out this first revision, with the hope of seeing an R5 Mark II come 2022. The most unfortunate part about all this is the lens mount transition lining up with the switch to mirrorless. I was hoping to start transitioning to RF now, but under my new thinking that would mean getting EOS R to hold me over as there's probably not going to be an RF-to-EF adapter to use RF lenses on an EF body. I'm curious if anyone else is having similar thoughts along these lines.

Gerald Undone has completed his review of both the Canon EOS R5 and Canon EOS R6.
This is probably the best camera review I’ve ever watched, I didn’t skip forward once.

Click to expand...

Continue reading...

Has anyone found how to delete an image on both SD and CFExpress with one delete?

It only seems to delete from the card that is set to preview the images, which is a massive PIA.

obviously, writing RAW to CFexpress and Jpeg to SD



Thanks,

I've been watching some YouTube and reading up on the Leica M10 Monochrom camera released not terrible long back.

I've been shooting and converting a lot of digital to B&W as a way to give myself new challenges, and I have several MF film cameras that I shoot B&W (Hassy 501CM, Yashica Mat-124, Fuji GSW690 III)...and those have proven to be a LOT of fun, not only with the different aspect ratios and working with film, but also, making me try to think and "see" in black and white.

The reviews of the Leica M10 seem to indicate that it has a LOT going for it, by being a dedicated monochrome sensor, with no color (Bayer?) filter in front of the sensor...that it will be capable of sharper images, and even gain you a stop or so of light.

I read this article : Why Don't More Manufacturers Make Monochrome Versions of Their Cameras? That got me thinking more about this.

It appears that there are some specialized shops that will make current digital cameras monochrome...but for a price!!

MaxMax - Monochrome Cameras

I know, it is a niche product, but as in that article it mentioned that the Canon Ra for astro photography is a bit niche....would they maybe consider a dedicated monochrome camera?

If so...would you buy it?

I gotta say....I would seriously consider it. But I also thought, that while I do want a FF B&W sensor, I would appreciate the smallness maybe of the Canon M cameras or even a rangefinder type one like the Leica ( or what if Fuji put out a B&W only X-Pro3?).

Anyway...what are your thoughts?

Would you want one?
Would you buy one?

cayenne

This makes Tamron the first 3rd party manufacturer to announce a full-frame lens of a very popular telephoto zoom lens.

I am looking for suggestions on a zoom lens for my Canon RP. I have the 35mm IS, but would like to get a zoom for general use, travel (post COVID), etc.

My initial thought is the 24-105 RF, but I was never all that impressed with the old EF version I've also thought about getting the EF>R mount adapter and going with either an older Canon zoom, a third party, etc.

Curious to hear what others are using as their general purpose/walk around zoom on the R mount. Thanks in advance for any advice and insight!

I have had multiple reports over the last few months that Canon plans to announce two new EOS M cameras in 2020. Recently I was given a bit of information about the two models. Unfortunately, I have been unable to confirm this information with a source I’d consider above [CR1], so please treat this information accordingly.
Canon EOS M7
The new flagship of the EOS M lineup. Yes, it goes against Canon’s normal nomenclature, but the “7” means a lot to the Canon lineup. So take what you want from the number “7”.
This camera will reportedly have the same 32mp sensor as the Canon EOS M6 Mark II, as well as IBIS, Dual Card slots, and “all the bells and whistles”.
The camera is scheduled to be announced in Q4 of 2020, but consider announcement dates a moving target in the current global environment.
I was also told that Canon will announce a “higher-end” EF-M lens for this release.
Canon EOS M50 Mark II
Later in Q4 of 2020, Canon will reportedly announce the EOS M50 Mark II...

Click to expand...

Continue reading...

I received this note from B&H about my order this morning.

Thank You for Your Recent Canon R5 Order

We are all very excited about this incredible new camera and its capabilities. We have shared below a video and an article that review the R5’s innovations and answer many of the questions customers have been asking.

The response to the R5 has been very strong. Canon’s deliveries to US retailers have been extremely limited. We shipped out the first delivery in full last week and we expect to receive/ship our next delivery in 3-4 weeks. We are allocating cameras to customers on a first come first served basis, determined by when we received customer orders, as indicated on our website. Out of fairness, we are not making any exceptions to this rule. We began accepting orders at 8am on July 9th and started receiving orders immediately.

We are working closely with Canon to get you your camera as soon as possible. If you have any questions, please email us at [email protected].

The launch of the new R5 has been incredibly well received and we know how excited people are to receive this new camera. We apologize for the delay. Please accept our sincere commitment that we are working hard to get you your camera to you as quickly as possible. We will send you an update on August 17th.

Hi

I have read page 768 of the R5 manual. If I select the 3rd option of Viewfinder will the playback and menu still display on the screen and not viewfinder?
Basically I don't want to use the screen for live view and composing the shot. So just like a dslr. I don't see the point in having the top panel if the screen is always on.
But I would like to use the screen for playback and menu. I noticed you can switch of the screen with a custom button but will it come back on for the playback and menu?
Also what happens if you press the Q button in the above scenarios?

Thanks

Anthony