If these numbers are accurate, the trajectory for Sony FF mirrorless market share and Canon's will cross each other within the next month or two, placing Canon as the top FF mirrorless maker in the home market and relegating the once dominant Sony to 2nd place. If this sounds familiar, it is because the overall market share of ILC's including mirrorless and DSLR's are in this order, with Canon at a dominating 45% of overall worldwide share for all of 2019, and Sony at a distant 20% second place.

What is remarkable about Sony's home market share collapse is the speed in which this happened. As recently as June 2018 Sony had a 100% share, and with the entrance of Canon and Nikon, started a steep decline followed by a slow recovery, and now another noticeable decline triggered by the Canon R5/R6 entrance. This has culminated in a new all-time low of 43.9% Sony share, a staggering 56% loss in just over 2 years, and continuing. This precipitous drop in Sony share is in sharp contrast to the pro-Sony headlines that gives an impression of the opposite happening - that Sony is the one dominating. "Sony conquers Canon", "Sony dominates mirrorless markets, and the competition is a long way behind", "Sony overtakes Canon", etc. While market share undulation is normal month-to-month, making headlines based on these undulations in Sony's favor is not only insignificant, it is misleading.

The wide-angle market view shows a more accurate picture of trends and the real deal, so to speak. With the annual aggregate sales of 2019 showing that Canon actually gained more market share (+2.4%) despite its dominant position than its nearest rival Sony (+0.9%), combined with this imminent Canon takeover of the home FF mirrorless market, it is more accurate to worry about the competition's health in keeping Canon vigilant and hungry. It will be interesting to see if Sony can slow down or reverse this trend in the coming months, as pro-Sony aspirations look increasingly obscure and irrelevant.

The Canon RF 85mm f/2 Macro IS STM recently began shipping to much fanfare. This brand new short telephoto is going to find its way into many camera bags as quickly as Canon can build them. The lens is very affordable at $599 USD.
Gordan Laing from CameraLabs has completed his full review of the RF 85mm f/2 Macro IS STM. You can watch the video above, or hit the article link after the break.

Gordon’s summary:
……Throw in optical stabilisation that benefits bodies with or without IBIS and you have a very compelling lens for the money. The biggest issue is the wealth of alternative 85s to choose from, including a bunch from Canon, but the RF 85mm f2 represents a step-up in overall quality, close focusing and potential burst speed over the old EF 85 1.8 and is a lot more affordable than the faster 85s in Canon’s range. If you’re desperate for an 85 1.4 at a more affordable price, look to...

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It's winter GAS time again for Canon Germany:


Up to 300 € instant discounts.

Details:

• duration from Nov. 2nd 2020 to Jan. 17th 2021.
• instant discounts at specific retailers and trade partners
• for cameras you can get up to 300,- € instant discount.
• cameras included are 5D4, 6D2, R, RP and several PowerShots.
• NOT included are R5 and R6 (not surprising).
• lens included are some EF and RF, both zooms and primes.
• some printers are included, too. NO speedlites.

And for those starting right away with body and lens there is still the "EOS plus X" promo running, also with R/RF system and R5/R6, see here:


During the last promos these two could be combined.


Enjoy your GAS.

Are canon really discontinuing the pentaprism, I mean, rather than a tiny R5, I would prefer a LARGER 5D with a LARGER pentaprism, a'la the one on the 1D's (but with more pixels than the 20 mp that the 1Dx3 offer), or if possible, a larger one yet.

I can't use a digital viewfinder for anything, for one thing, if what is in focus is marked in the viewfinder, then I can't see the fine details that I need to see to press the shutter at just the right moment, and for another, if I haven't got it on, then I can't really see what is in focus.
With a low-tech 100% 0.90x optical viewfinder, both is extremely easy....

What are they thinking....?

Canon EOS R and a Mamiya Sekor 400mm f/6.3 preset lens hand held. Focus Peaking turned on.

Adorama has the Flashpoint eVOLV 200 TTL Pocket Flash Dual Head Pro Kit as their Deal of the Day for $509 (Reg $730).

Key Features


Number of Heads: Includes 2 Head
Total Watt Seconds: 200ws
TTL Compatibility: TTL Monolight
Power Type: DC
Series: Flashpoint R2 (XPLOR) Series




What’s in the box:


2x AD200 TTL Pocket Flash Kits
2x H200 Speedlight Flash Heads
2x Bare Bulb Flash Heads
2x Flash Tubes
2x Lithium-Ion Battery Pack for AD200 Pocket Flash (14.4V. 2900mAh)
2x Charger and Cables
2x AD-E Holders (Stand Mount)
2x Barndoor Kit with 4 Color Gels for AD200 Speedlight Heads
1x eVOLV Twin Head
2x Silicone Skin for eVOLV 200 Pocket Flash

Flashpoint eVOLV 200 TTL Pocket Flash Dual Head Pro Kit $509 (Reg $730)

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Canon has released new firmware for the Canon EOS-1D X Mark III, bringing the firmware to v1.2.1. This is a bug fix update.
Firmware Version 1.2.1 incorporates the following fix:

Fixes a phenomenon, in which, after updating the camera’s firmware to version 1.2.0, the Smart Controller may respond slowly or not at all on some cameras. *)
*) The phenomenon described above may occur in cameras whose first two digits of the serial number are “01” “02” “03” or “04”.

Firmware Version 1.2.1 also incorporates the following fixes and enhancements from Firmware Version 1.2.0:

Enhancements when using Browser Remote:

The image list displayed will be refreshed automatically on the browser.
On the shooting screen of the browser, you can set the movie resolution and a high frame rate.
On the shooting screen of the browser, you can change the movie shooting mode.
On the shooting screen of the browser, Live View will be displayed as soon as you select the movie shooting button...

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Canon will be announcing the Canon RF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM alongside the Canon RF 50mm f/1.8, which leaked earlier this week.
For scale, here is a size comparison between the RF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM and it’s big brother, the RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM.

Both of these lenses have been long-rumored and should be big sellers for Canon. I expect an official announcement from Canon early next week.

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I tried calling CPS today to ask if they could replace my shutters and clean up my 5D3 bodies, and they never picked up the phone.. I was on hold for ever.. It looks like I also can't get my cameras repaired either..

Ok, now what..?

Anhui China, Oct 30, 2020 – Venus Optics, the manufacturer specialized in making unique camera lenses, pioneered Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift, the widest shift lens for full-frame cameras and medium format cameras. Giving credits to a ±11mm shift amount (±8mm on the medium format), this ultra-wide shift lens breaks through the industry level and bringing the wide-angle lens standard to the next level.
Image quality is guaranteed with high image sharpness and nearly no optical distortion (Zero- D). The 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift enriches the diversity of Laowa’s extensive wide-angle lens collection by giving photographers more control on the perspective in their images.

World’s widest shift lens for Full Frame Cameras
15mm f/4.5 Shift is the widest shift lens for a full frame camera. The angle of view is 110°, and it covers a huge ⌀ 65mm image circle. The wider perspective offers great deal of flexibility for photographers to capture architecture and interior shots when space...

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Has anyone shot the 400 DO II w/ the R5? I'm considering getting a used one and wanted to know if their were any issues and if you'd recommend using it? Especially any info on performance w/ TC's. I'd appreciate any advice. I wanted something easier to handle than my 500mm F4, for birds in flight and sports.

Here is a lens diagram comparison between the EF 50mm f/1.8 STM and the upcoming Canon RF 50mm f/1.8.  The new RF 50mm f/1.8 STM definitely looks like a brand new lens design and not simply making the EF mount version work with RF, which likely would never be worth the time and effort anyway.
As pointed out by forum contributor privatebydesign, this is a “double-gauss” lens design.
I expect to see this lens announced next week, if not sooner.

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Hi, I've currently got an M6 and considering upgrading to the R5. I'm specifically concerned about the ergonomics of using the viewfinder with the left eye, since I'm mostly blind in the right. The M6 works great, as the hot shoe viewfinder leaves plenty of room even when used with the left eye. Can anyone comment on how well that works with the R5?

Friends, I find myself looking in multiple directions at once. Let your collective wisdom guide me!

I currently have an M50 with just the kit 15-45 lens.
I also have an EF 50mm 1.8.

I do want to upgrade my body soon, to something more ergonomic and with fancy eye tracking. The M50 has been a great first camera, but I find it a bit too small in the hands, and the tech enthusiast in me craves some advanced features.

I'm mostly concerned with photography, and my video needs would be limited to a few small clips here and there. With two small kids, they are probably going to be the primary subject most of the time.

My current line of thinking was to get the Sigma 30mm f/1.4; as I'd like to be able to get some indoor shots over the holidays.

But with Canon's lack of activity in the M series, I'm not sure I should start buying EF-M lenses...
What about the EF 35MM F2 IS? And then bring it with me to an eventual R series.

Maybe it doesn't matter if I eventually want to replace EF with RF lenses anyway. Hmm!

I'm looking for a 3rd party battery grip for the R5. I can't seem to find any news for upcoming grips.

After what seems like an eternity, the Zeiss ZX1 Android-powered camera is now official and ready to ship. I’m intrigued about how this camera is going to be received in upcoming reviews. It seems to be competing with the Leica Q2, though it costs $1000 more than its German competitor.
Features.


High-performance 35 mm f/2 ZEISS Distagon lens
Full-frame 37.4 MP CMOS sensor
High-resolution OLED EVF
Integrated Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
Intuitive, multi-touch navigation
Large and crisp display
Seamless connectivity
Versatile USB-C drive
Huge built-in 512 GB SSD

Zeiss ZX1 camera at Adorama

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As you know, Canon will soon be announcing the Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM lens. This is a small, light and affordable 50mm option for the EOS R system.
You can expect an official announcement from Canon soon.

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So does anyone have experience with using something like a Zeiss Softar II 52mm filter with the screw-in filter holder for any of the big white lenses? How about star filters? I'm wondering if the positioning of this sort of filter so far back toward the rear of the lens alters how such filters behave.

San Jose, USA, October 28, 2020 – Lexar®, a leading global brand of flash memory solutions, today announced the Lexar Professional 1066x microSDHC/microSDXC Cards SILVER Series. 
Designed for your action cameras, drones, and Android™ smartphones, the Lexar® Professional 1066x microSD™UHS-I Card SILVER Series lets you quickly capture and transfer high-quality photos, including Full-HD and 4K UHD video2 with speeds up to 160MB/s read, and up to 120MB/s write1. The card is U3, V30 and A23,4 rated for high-speed performance. This card gives you the speed and storage you need to capture more adventures on the go.
Key Features:

Professional-level performance for action cameras, drones, or Android™ smartphones 
Leverages UHS-I technology to deliver read speeds up to 160MB/s (1066x)1 
Quickly capture high-quality images and extended lengths of Full-HD and 4K UHD2 with write speeds up to 120MB/s 
Load apps quicker with blazing A2...

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Last month, Canon released new firmware for the Canon EOS R6, version 1.1.1. Jordan and the folks at DPReview have now done an extensive review of the latest firmware version for the Canon EOS R6 and came away quite impressed with what Canon improved with the new software.
Check out the video above for the full review.

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The long-rumored Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM and Canon RF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM will likely be announced sometime in the next couple of weeks. These lenses have been delayed a couple of times already this year I have been told.
As noted by Nokishita today, the lens hoods for each lens have been added to Canon’s product catalog. Lens hood ET-83G (WIII) and Lens hood ES-65B will be for the RF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM and RF 50mm f/1.8 STM.
Both of these lenses will be small, especially the RF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM which I have been told is basically the “size of a Coke can”.
More to come…

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I have been using my pair of 5D3 for weddings..(and everything else) and have them set to 1/2 res, which is about 10MP, instead of 22mp for my agency weddings that I shoot. I was even told recently by one client, and by others in the past, that they do not want large High Res files... 12mp Max..! Upon ordering my R5, I would only imagine that they would have included smaller RAW file sizes... but nope... I'm stuck with 45mp RAW files, that take a long time for me to process on my iMac, and for my agency clients to upload, and process on their end.. Nice camera and all... but now, with both of my 5D3 bodies closing in on 300k shutter actuations.. I'll end up blowing 400ish $ on each body to get them ready for next season, unless Canon can make a change that should be a no-brainer.. IMO... Geezus Canon...!! I waited since July 19th to get this into my hands and now I see that I can't shoot a smaller RAZW file..??? I'm mad.

I just picked one up MINT on eBay and now, I have noticed that I can not see the focus points on the focus screen or the red dots.. well, if I put my hand over the lens to make it dark I can see a faint red blob. I can get auto focus, and the focus beep and green confirmation dot. What could be the problem??

Is it just me, or do others find the AWB setting on the R5 to be off? I have shot professionally with just about every EOS digital body they've come out with. Aside from their very unpredictable on camera flash results, I thought they all did their jobs well. I have an R5, been shooting with it for a few weeks, and my main complaint is that the auto white balance setting is not up to their prior specs. Having never had the luxury of shooting RAW, I relied on that setting nearly 100% of the time in the past, but this one is very un-Canon in my opinion. I would think that it could be as simple as a firmware bump to get it where it would be trustworthy. I realize that hitting a white sample in post isn't that much of a big deal, but if you need to "fix" a couple of hundred files, that one little step takes a lot of time. Anyone else finding this, or has RAW taken over the modern digital workflow??
Otherwise, a great camera, so far.
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After months upon months of speculation, I have finally confirmed that an APS-C RF mount camera is coming, and it’s planned to be launched in the 2nd half of 2021. As for anything product-wise during the pandemic, these announcements are a moving target.
My source has confirmed that it will be the smallest EOS R system camera, but will pack a punch for both sports shooters and videographers. I will note that “smallest” doesn’t necessarily mean that it’ll be all that much smaller than the EOS RP. The same source also said that there aren’t any plans for RF-S lenses, but that there will be lenses that will suit both the APS-C and full-frame shooter.
The same source also said it will use a new APS-C image sensor with DPAF II, but specifications beyond that are very vague.
The image used for this post is a mockup and not the actual camera.

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