Been looking around for some information and only getting bits and pieces........

I looked at numerous forums (like FM) and saw a video using an R5 with EF 400 f/2.8 and adapter and it looks very promising. I am contemplating replacing some EF glass in time. Were I to use an EF 300 f/2.8 II with an EF-RF adapter and possibly stack an EF 1.4x or 2.0X in that setup, does anyone have a feel for the autofocus/maximum frame rate/battery life with that kind of setup? I know I'll likely lose some focus points. According to Canon, this lens is very capable of some pretty good FPS on an R5 but nobody is talking about how the battery holds up "pushing" that kind of focusing hardware in a birding type of scenario.

All in all, this is an amazing camera for stills but I am thinking about the future using existing lenses versus replacements (which would be a significant stretch on my budget ).

Thanks in advance

Hoping it's as simple as the card I'm using but since it does resolve itself as time goes by, maybe not.
The first images I take with a brand new R6 won't show- a screen pops up saying can't play that still image, then it 'burps' before shooting normally. It's happened a few times and after shooting for a while it seems to be fine but this is a BRAND NEW camera- and I've owned Canon digitals for some 18 years, never had this before. Any ideas? Using Lexar Pro SDXC V60 II V3 cards rated at 250mb/s, 1667x.

Hello everyone,

Any news, or speculation about a potential Black Friday deal on EOS R or EOS R5 models this season?

Would love to snag a good deal on either.

Venus Laowa has added Manual aperture version of their 100mm Macro Ef mount for video makers.

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My biggest gear blunder might have been selling my 100-400. Ok, move on.

Can anyone who has the R5 battery grip let me know if there is any improvement in focus speed, particularly with big whites. Vertical controls and the extra battery aren't enough for me to consider buying. Thanks.

Third-party lens maker Viltrox has recently added three new fast prime lenses with autofocus for the EF-M mount/EOS M cameras, and they’re affordable.. While Canon doesn’t appear to be interested in making such lenses for EOS M, we may have to rely on third-party manufacturers going forward.
You can buy Viltrox EF-M lenses directly on Amazon.

Viltrox EF-M 23mm f/1.4 $299 (approx. 35mm equivalent)
Viltrox EF-M 33mm f/1.4 $259 (approx. 50mm equivalent)
Viltrox EF-M 56mm f/1.4 $279 (approx. 90mm equivalent)

You can learn more about Viltrox lenses at their official web site.

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The Canon USA store has stock of the Canon EOS R5 body:

Canon EOS R5 Body $3899 at Canon USA
Canon EOS R5 w/24-105mm f/4L IS USM $4999 at Canon USA

Key Features


High Image Quality featuring a New 45 Megapixel Full-frame CMOS Sensor
DIGIC X Image Processor with an ISO range of 100-51200; Expandable to 102400
Dual Pixel CMOS AF covering Approx. 100% Area with 1,053 AF Areas
Subject tracking of People and Animals using Deep Learning Technology
In-body Image Stabilizer can provide up to 8 stops of Shake Correction
Dual Card Slots for CFexpress and UHS-II SD Memory Cards
Built-in 0.5″ 5.76 Million Dots OLED EVF with 120fps refresh rate, Vari-angle LCD Touchscreen
2.4/5Ghz Built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Technology

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I still wonder, why Canon hasn't taken the chance to provide the EOS R5 with an AUTOMATIC maximum DOF program.
It would be a huge help for landscapers, if you could automatically obtain maximum DOF to infinity, for preselected apertures. All new AF lenses lack a usable DOF scale...
With, for instance rangefinder lenses, Leica, Zeiss or even Canon Nikon manual (No AF) lenses, it was easy, especially for wide angles.
I'm convinced, this would be a welcome feature for many stills photographers.

got my small rig cage today and while I'm mainly a stills person, I'd like to learn a bit of videography for friend's bands (once covid lifts).

searched a bit, didn't see much other than someone asking about LUTs for video.

I briefly tried some 4k 30 and it stuttered a lot on my PC. I'm puzzled, while my PC is older, its nothing to sneeze at.. it was built a few years ago with gaming in mind and it has kept up... and I have modern o/s and drivers..

a quick process through Shotcut and export made it run smoother, but holy cow.. video is a new beast to me and the R5 has a nutty amount of options compared to my 80D.

I have tried watching videographers comments here and there and its well.. confusing to put it mildly. Any suggestions for a novice to shoot 4k.. and get decent results? frame rate, log?, ipb vs ALL-I? is shotcut ok to use? is it too limited?


pretty much a novice here so anything appreciated.

One of the places I love to go take photos. This is the view as I walk down to the marina. That's Mount Baker - slightly under 11,000 feet..

In the top photo, just below the mountain, you'll see a big round radar array known as 'the tit...'

In the second, the 'tit' is on the right.

I only do photography while traveling abroad and hiking in remote places, so geotagging pictures is really important.

Among the things that keep me from switching from a 5D to a R5 are:
- I prefer the bigger body; the handling and grip of bigger bodies is preferable and I know I'm not the only one who handles better a DSLR than smaller mirrorless cameras
- The R5 lacks a GPS; I understand that it would be a hit to the battery though

So what if Canon could release an extension grip the size of the EG-E1 for the Canon RP that houses both a GPS unit and its dedicated battery.

That would both add extra size and GPS, without battery issue.

What do you guys think of it?

So, Leica has gone out and made a camera I have been asking for, for quite some time. A monochrome version of the Leica Q2. It’s a super niche product, but I imagine it’s going to be quite the tool to use in practice.
Press Release:
Leica Camera continues to demonstrate its commitment to the art of black and white photography with the introduction of the first-ever full frame compact camera with a monochrome sensor
November 10th, 2020 – Leica Camera makes unprecedented strides in its commitment to black and white photography with the launch of the Leica Q2 Monochrom, a new addition to the much beloved Leica Q line and the greater Leica Monochrom family. With a newly developed, full-frame monochrome sensor, a fast Leica Summilux 28 mm f/1.7 ASPH. prime lens, quick and precise autofocusing, protective weather sealing and OLED viewfinder technology, the Q2 Monochrom encompasses the outstanding...

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Bryan at The-Digital-Picture has completed his exhaustive review of the brand new Canon RF 85mm f/2 IS STM. Canon’s latest “affordable” fast prime.
As we’ve read and seen from other reviewers, this lens appears to be a big winner, especially once the price is considered. A lot of photographers will end up with this lens in their kit.
From TDP
The compact size and light weight make this lens comfortable to carry and use for long time periods. Image stabilization means the tripod can often be left behind, which also decreases the overall carry weight and setup time. While the RF 85mm f/2 IS STM does not get professional build quality or the ultimate image quality, it performs well with accurate AF performance ensuring this lens’s sharp image quality is fully realized, even with the very...

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I've tried Focus Bracketing on the R6 and like the results. But on mine, shutter speed won't go lower than 0.5 seconds. To get the exposure I wanted in a window lit scene, for instance, I had to raise the ISO to 200 or go wider than the recommended max aperture of f/5.6. No matter how much I spin the dial, shutter speed hits the floor at 0.5 seconds.

I've read the manual and searched the web. TDP has a walkthrough, and, in fact Bryan mentions that he got best results for one set at 0.5 sec for shutter speed. But I'm not seeing that he mentions the limitation.

Anybody else getting longer shutter speeds for Focus Bracketing? Thanks!

Press Release: Tokyo, Japan – Sony Corporation (“Sony”) today announced that it has launched a new project for drones in the field of AI robotics.
The recent proliferation of drones has contributed greatly to the delivery of previously unseen images, as well as to workflow efficiency and energy savings in the industrial sector. Sony has assigned the “Airpeak” brand to reflect its aspiration to contribute to the further evolvement and the creation of unprecedented value through its imaging and sensing technology as well as 3R technologies (Reality, Real-time, and Remote) in the drone area.

Airpeak will support the creativity of video creators to the fullest extent possible, aiming to contribute to the further development of the entertainment industry as well as to improved efficiency and savings in various industries. Airpeak will also promote this project to enable drone-use with the highest level of safety and reliability in the environments where this has been difficult...

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This is the Canon RF lens roadmap for the next couple of years. I will be updating this list as new information comes in.
Canon RF-S Lenses

Canon RF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM (Announced May 24, 2022)
Canon RF-S 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM (Announced May 24, 2022)

Canon RF Tilt-Shift Lenses:

Canon TS-R 14mm f/4L
Canon TS-R 24mm f/3.5L

These lenses will be the first tilt-shift lenses to have autofocus.
Canon RF Zoom Lenses:

Canon RF 10-24mm f/4L USM
Canon RF 14-35mm f/4L IS USM (Announced June 29, 2021)...

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The EOS R is two years old now, and with the release of the R5/R6, its price should start coming down again for the holiday season. The lowest I ever remember seeing it for was around $1100 Refurb, which coming from Canon, is basically like new condition, and $1400 new. It seems likely we'll see pricing like this in the next couple of months, making it an attractive option for many. My question is for those of you who own or have owned an EOS R, and have gotten your hands on an R6.

How does the user experience compare between the R and R6?

How would you compare AF/Eye AF performance? I think its safe to say R firmware is final at this point, with only lens/security updates.

How do the two sensors compare on DR and low light performance?

Digital stab on EOS R video looked pretty good. Is the R6 IBIS really that much smoother?

Any other points of comparison or differentiation you feel are important?

Hi,

I have been using Canon EOS cameras and EF lenses since 2001. Over the last 19 years I have acquired several lenses. Now I am planning to move to Canon EOS R cameras. I have to plan my pathway carefully. In Brazil we do not have large camera stores as B&H where we can try different cameras and lenses and rental companys do not have large inventories. Selling all my EF lenses to buy RF lenses would cause huge losses because the US Dollar to Brazilian Real exchange rate is currently unfavorable to Brazilians, so I am turning to you in order to hear your comments on the performance of my lenses on RF cameras.


I would like to hear the opinions of photographers who have used the lenses listed bellow with the R6. I am specially interested in image quality and IBIS function reports.

Canon EF 28mm f/1.8
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 I
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4
Canon EF 85mm f/1.8
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II
Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 DG HSM II

Thanks in advance,
Antonio

been patiently waiting for EF-RF adapters, keep checking about 8 camera sites and it never seems to be in stock (ironically they were giving them away about a year ago).

saw it appear on Canon Canada but their site for some reason keeps borking on me and I can't seem to place an order. Horribly done site.

Anyone have suggestions where to get some or 3rd party ones that are decent? I love my R5 + RF24-70 2.8IS.. but I REALLY want to use my other lenses..

First snow of the year, November 8th: We're under blizzard conditions today, the 9th

I was at a photographic society meet once (something I will never bother with again), the speaker mentioned Full Frame and APS-C in some context. Of a few hundred people, a guy in the back shouted "M43" is smaller and better. Ever present DPR seems littered with people dedicated to reminding the world that this smaller format exists.

Has anyone else noticed this?

I'm not bashing M43, but now Canon has answered the call with such lenses as the new can sized 70-200 F4L, the F11 duo and the impossibly compact R5 itself; these folks must feel all the more evangelical.

I am still waiting for mine(damn christmas can be frustrating ), but I would like to see a collection of images(just to confirm in my mind I have made the right call ). So go!!!!

I'm asking for feedback from people who've used LED lights for photography. I'm trying to figure out if it's practical to do a model shoot with LED lights rather than strobes? What I'd like to know is how many watts of LED light does it take to shoot at ISO 100, 1/60th+, and f5.6 or f8?

My envisioned setup would be two main lights to illuminate the subject. I see 80-watt lights for $150 but is that enough light to get decent shots? My end result would be two lights + 2 battery packs such that I could do this without requiring power. I don't know if this is practical or not? A 200-watt battery pack would last about 1.5 hours at 100% power and is about $100/ea. A 300-watt unit is $250.

Currently, I'm using Godox/FlashPoint AD360ii 360-watt-second flashes with Godox softboxes and that's working fine and I probably should just stop right there but trying LEDs is interesting and I'm a sucker for bright shiny objects.

Anyway for the first step just trying to get an idea of how much light you need from an LED light to be usable? I don't like to shoot wide open and prefer f8 if possible. Wide-open is nice for portraits but the added DOF is better for model work IMHO.