YouTuber J. Marcus Photography has done a video showing a bit of a hack using Scotch tape to reset the overheating timer for the Canon EOS R5.
In the video, you’ll see him put Scotch tape over the area of the battery compartment that tells the Canon EOS R5 that the battery compartment door is closed, except that it isn’t!
While recording, the EOS R5 gives an overheating warning. Instead of shutting the camera down, the battery is removed while the camera is still. The battery is then put back in after 10 seconds and the overheating warning is gone. This tells us that removing the battery that way doesn’t give the camera time to write the thermal information to the mainboard, so everything just resets back to 5 minutes of recording time.
Check out the video above and make your own conclusions.

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I  have been told that at least one of the new RF mount Cinema EOS cameras are out in the wild around the globe.
The first camera to be announced will be called the Canon Cinema EOS C70. I hope to have more specifications for this camera shortly.
The body of this camera can be likened to a plump DSLR body, and not the usual ergonomics of the C100 or C200.
More to come…

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Bryan of TDP has just posted the 800mm image quality on the R5. I've linked the results with those that many of us want to see compared, the 100-400mm II + 2xTC on the 5DSR (the 5DSR ~ same IQ sensor as R5). https://www.the-digital-picture.com...meraComp=979&SampleComp=0&FLIComp=6&APIComp=0

Now, even though TDP is one of my real favourite sites and Bryan is as reliable as they come, 5-star-rated, he is looking at basically only one copy of each done at different times so you don't bet the house or buy just on his IQ charts. But, at this stage, it seems that the two lenses are very similar in IQ. It seems most likely to me that both lenses are close to being diffraction limited at f/11.

So... just want to be clear about a few things first.

I love the R5. I am a stills shooter. I film very little video. And I hate misinformation and overhype/overdramatic YT videos.

That being said I keep an eye on things... as I have a genuine interest in hardware in general... and I'll be honest, I really want Canon to succeed here because I believe their glass is awesome.

So story goes like this so far...

Canon issues press statement glorifying the video capabilities.
Everyone: Thinks it cool

Canon publishes the specs that go into the heat limitations
Me: Ok
YT Personalities: OMG the sky is falling, lets report this to death.
General 1: Yup, it does what's stated
General 2: Hey that's not what they told us in the press release... they lied.

People then do silly things to get it to overheat.
Me: thinks it's most useless dribble. Just because they are only confirming the run times of what specs state.

Some people go into further testing to back up claims that are not really in the overheat specs. These topics are what I found interesting.
-Just using the camera takes away from the video. Ok this was expected, but not to the extent.
-Cooling the camera doesn't seem to help recovery times.
-Ambient temperature doesn't seem to effect overheat times.
-Recovery times are more than expected.
-Pulling the memory card and recording with the Atomos greatly increases record time (those CF Express Type B cards are hot you know).
-The teardown of the unit... essentially proving the magnesium body isn't helping cooling since the heat generating chips are not heat-sunk against anything (actually they are sandwiched between boards)... why Canon, why.
-Seeing a comprehensive temperature readings.
-Pulling the clock/non-volatile memory battery instantly makes the overheat recover.

The last one really had me thinking and is the plot twist IMO (but the normal person isn't going to tear down their camera to try this). Then I just found this gem today involving basically the battery trick that anyone can do w/o opening their camera up.

The TLDR version is the overheat info gets written to memory that the battery maintains when the battery door is opened. So if you remove the battery when the camera thinks the door is closed it doesn't have a chance to write to the memory that the battery maintains. Anyway this guy does a good job of explaining it and deserves the credit...
The battery trick is what really has me interested, as it proves it is the software, not the thermal temps that really drive the recovery time. So a firmware update could be a real solution to this.

So a few theories on this...
-The engineers went overboard on protection due to uncertainties.
-This part of the firmware never got finalized for production due to covid-19/rushed delivery/insert other excuse, and better the camera not overheat (for real) and cause damage till they could sort it out.
-They don't have good or enough temp sensors in the camera, and have to rely on worst case computations of recovery.
-They thought it was good enough.
-It really is overheating
-Canon did it to cripple the camera.
-Or all, some, or none of those...

Now, I'm not about to do the battery door trick (I'll leave that to others to take the risks), however if it is found that the trick does not do long term damage, it would be very helpful news.

However I believe this information is useful to get out to the masses as it might actually pressure Canon to do something (or at least provide a reasonable explanation). As it is now, this is something they are limiting through programming, not direct sensor reading.

If it truly is hitting thermal limits, I can accept that. However, there is some truly funny business going on that shouldn't be IMO. If the thermal limits say operation is limited by camera temp, and by doing the battery trick it resets the data... but temperatures don't change, why isn't that kicking off the limit again?

Just want to sum this up. I'm still happy w/ the R5. However, I'll take a free increase in recording time and decrease in recovery time as long as it doesn't degrade the camera over time. Why would anybody pass that up.

Very difficult to write a post lately. Lots of jerking up and down, reloading, and then "not found" even with a Refresh.

Even reading is affected.

I'm on a PC with Windows 10, still using Edge. My Samsung tablet is worse--I gave up any composing on there months back.

Here’s something I missed in the last month that was picked up by PetaPixel.
Canon has announced the launch of a new 1/1.8-inch CMOS sensor called the LI7050. This new sensor is capable of recording video in low light environments down to 0.08lux.
The main application for this image sensor isn’t for the photography or videography industry. The main applications will be network and security cameras, microscopes, wearable security cameras as well as underwater drones.
The new sensor also has an HDR drive function that increases dynamic range by a wide margin. The new sensor is capable of recording between 0.08 lux and 80,000 lux, this eliminates blown-out whites and clipping in blacks.
This sensor...

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I bought a RF 70-200 2.8 IS a few weeks ago, and have had some strange, intermittent AF issues. It's not at MFD and I did update the firmware to the latest, but I still need to test more to confirm if it's the lens, the R5, or the operator.

My question for now is if anyone who has bought the lens in the past few months could share the first two digits of your RF 70-200 serial (you can also PM me)? I purchased mine from a very large retailer, who I thought would sell through their inventory and re-stock fairly often, but my serial indicates that the lens was produced about 9 months ago. That makes me wonder if it was a faulty return that accidentally slipped back into circulation, or if it really has been just sitting in the warehouse for over half a year.

Hi Guys

I've heard about Canon’s Customer Loyalty program. How does it work! If I call them and explain my current camera situation {bought from Canon Store 8yrs Ago} do they provide extra discount! Do anyone have any experience on how to approach

Thanks
Maru

It looks like the long-rumored new Speedlite from Canon is finally on the horizon. It has the internal model number DS401231, which Nokishita has found through the Russian certification agency.
This means that we should expect an announcement quite soon.

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On the 5d 4, there was a small green dot to confirm focus when in single shot mode, am I going blind or was this dropped with the R5?

It makes no sense they would do away with it, so I am assuming I missed it in settings?



thanks,

I have been told that we are going to get product announcements throughout the rest of 2020.
At the moment, it looks like the end of August for new gear announcements, as well as the last week in September.
There is likely going to be a November or December announcement too.
On the docket are two RF mount cinema cameras, a new XC series camera, a new XF series camera, along with new RF lenses and an EOS M announcement.
It looks like it will be a busy rest of 2020.

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Seems the angry photographer has confirmed canon recalling stock in transit hopefully its a firmware update only and not an issue to send in to repair, seems it was not just hype after all and the old addage of not being first or last to buy holds true again

I just noticed today on Wex and Park Camera that all the super-tele lenses from the 300mm f/2.8 to the 600mm f/4 have went up in price, some of them like the 500mm f/4 and 300 f/2.8 have went up about £1000. Not sure of any specific reason, but I am going to guess something, something leaving the EU and/or something, something COVID 19.

"Nitty Gritty"was an entertaining dance from the 60's which is what the current debacle has turned into, rumours of a silent recall and a firmware solution before its even landed has sullied the euphoria of its announcement with internetters lauding their cancelled orders, I am happy with my R as it gives me access to mount lenses and i just want the 800, i will not waste time on this dance and will probably buy an R6 to compliment the R when the price drops and the dust has settled on what it can do, what about you

Adorama has the Lexar 128GB Pro CFexpress Type-B Memory Card & Lexar CFexpress Type-B USB Reader as their Deal of the Day for $169 (reg $249).
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There is a lot of conflicting information hitting my inbox in regards to the previously rumored RF mount Cinema EOS series of cameras.
While two cameras have been rumored, I have now been told multiple times that only one of them will be announced in late August or early September, with the others coming a bit later. There could obviously be some manufacturing or supply chain issues that may delay products.
I am told that the first camera announced will be the Cinema EOS R300, which will be the higher-end camera of the two rumored RF Cinema EOS cameras.
Canon Cinema EOS R300 (Name not confirmed)

Super 35mm 4K DGO sensor (same as the Cinema EOS C300 Mark III)
No IBIS
RF Mount
Internal ND (10 Stops)
CLog 2 & CLog 3
4:2:2 10bit onto SD cards up to 4K120 and 2K180
No RAW capability internally at launch
BP-A batteries
Price: $6299 USD

In addition to this information, I am told that the camera will definitely not come with RAW capability and it won’t have SDI output.
This source...

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Two new Canon ILC cameras have been come up for certification.
DS126834 and DS126949 are both ILC cameras, likely an EOS and/or EOS R camera, as EOS M cameras codenames begin with “PC”, as they’re generally part of the PowerShot group.
Nokishita thinks at least one of these cameras is a new entry-level Rebel camera.

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There has been a lot of chatter about new EOS M cameras coming in 2020, but we still haven’t nailed down what exactly is on the horizon.
Below are specifications I have been sent for an upcoming EOS M camera, though the source didn’t know if this was the EOS M50 Mark II or an M camera above the EOS M6 Mark II.
Canon EOS M camera specifications:

32mp
IBIS
DPAF II
New DIGIC Processor (perhaps a lesser version of DIGIC X?)
EVF
Dual SD Cards
12fps
Full sensor width 4K up to 60p
1080p at 120p
CLog

There seems to be a lot of overlapping information with cameras at the moment, I’m not sure if that’s by design by the powers that be.
Announcement dates are unknown at this time and may not even be decided yet by Canon has they deal with supply chain and manufacturing issues.
More to come…

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I don't have my R anymore but I could (almost swear) that the single point AF could track in Servo mode. But I just cannot seem to figure this out on the R5.
When I point the box on the subject and start metering, the box just stays there and does not move or track when the subject (or me) moves. I read the manual but I could not find which parameters to set.

Friends,

Before I purchased my Canon C200B, I extensively researched and watched most of the YouTube videos I could find about both versions of this camera. If you are in the midst of buying one of these yourself, here's a selection of my favorite most informative YouTube videos about both the Canon EOS C200 and the C200B that I hope will help you decide which one to get:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsHnqQEeLtihn5KkeU3DbM7lEjV_QyrTh

I was considering buying a Canon EOS R5 but after much research I decided to go with a C200B for basically the same amount of money ($100 more). I don't have any photography needs, so the C200B fits my YouTube channel needs. Following Rubidium's 10bit workflow was a big selling point for me (watch 'Canon C200: 422 10 bit Workflow').

I hope this helps other folks looking to buy their first cinema camera.

Cheers to your success!

Peace,
Ben

Can the photo filename on the R5/R6 go above 9999? That's always been one of my pet peeves with Canon cameras to date.

Friends. I met a guy who uses D850. I handled the camera for a bit. It felt robust. It felt comfortable. I looked through the eyepiece and it looked fine. I tested the focus, it was snappy.
The zoom on the camera seemed just fine. 24-70 f2.8
Made me wonder what Nikon did so wrong to fall so behind the competition?
Any thoughts? Thank you.

The full specifications for the upcoming Panasonic S5 have leaked out ahead of the official announcement. The S5 will be Panasonic’s entry-level L mount full-frame camera body.
There are currently three L mount Panasonic Lumix bodies, the S1, the video focused S1H, and the high-resolution S1R.

Pansonic S5 Specifications:
Type
Digital Single Lens Mirrorless camera
Lens mount
L-Mount Image Sensor Type
35mm full-frame (35.6mm x 23.8mm) CMOS sensor Camera effective pixels / Total pixels
24.20 megapixels / 25.28 megapixels Aspect ratio / Color filter
3:2 / Primary color filter Dust reduction system
Image sensor shift type Latitude
14+ stops (V-Log)
Still Image Recording file format
Still image: JPEG (DCF, Exif 2.31), RAW, HLG Photo (CTA-2072)
6K PHOTO / 4K PHOTO: 6K PHOTO: MP4 (H.265/HEVC, Audio format: AAC (2ch))
4K PHOTO: MP4 (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio format: AAC (2ch))
Extracted still images: JPEG (DCF, Exif 2.31) Aspect ratio
4:3 / 3:2 / 16:9 / 1:1 / 65:24 / 2:1
File size...

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Hi,

I received my EOS R5 a few days ago, and have not had much of a chance to use it yet, but I do have some questions that I was hoping someone might be able to help with. While this is my first Canon camera, I have extensive experience with Panasonic, Sony, and Nikon's mirrorless cameras. Forgive any questions that seem ignorant, as I am basing the questions on my experience with previous systems.
I typically shoot wildlife and landscapes in full Manual or manual with auto ISO.

Thanks in advance for any insight you can offer! I am very impressed with the Camera so far.

- For someone with more Canon experience, how have you found the RAW vs. CRAW quality? Am I making a mistake by shooting in CRAW if I want to recover shadows later? I've read that CRAW is excellent, but it is not lossless compression. I would appreciate hearing from anyone who has tried both. The storage space savings are very impressive!
- What is the purpose or advantage or registering a camera to a battery?
- Has anyone who shoots BIF had experience yet with the different AF cases? Is it best to switch to AF case 2, which ignores obstacles, or do you have a different recommendation?
- The High speed display (which is supposed to make it easier to follow fast moving subjects) is not available during the highest-speed continuous shooting drive mode. Isn't that when the high speed display would be most useful?
- On p.249, is the manual implying that bokeh and backgrounds are nicer when using mechanical shutter as compared to electronic first curtain? (https://gdlp01.c-wss.com/gds/5/0300039495/01/eosr5-ug-en.pdf)
- How can I find out what FSP the camera is actually shooting at? I see the Icon for the fastest H+ speed in green, even when I violate the rules for 12FPS, for instance, even if I am not shooting wide open, and even if I have a shutter speed set to less than 1000.
- Is there a way to confirm whether the 400mm F4 DO II lens is capable of the 12FPS? It's not in the list, but I cannot discern a difference between the speed of this lens and RF lenses (just by non-scientifically listening).
- Does anyone else’s charger make a very high-pitched sound when plugged in?


Some things I wish I could do but don't think are possible yet. Hopefully I am missing something, or firmware will help:
1. Is there a way to change the size of the 1-Point or spot AF focus point? Both are a bit larger than I would like for precision focus of faraway wildlife. Can I make either of these smaller to improve accuracy? (like pinpoint mode on Panasonic)
2. Is there a way for me to customize the items that appear in the Q-menu? A few of the items that pop up are not applicable to my shooting at all, and it would be awesome if I could add items that are more useful to me in there. (These could be customized on my Sony and Nikon bodies.)
3. I like shooting in manual mode with auto ISO. Is there a way to set the max ISO in more incremental jumps, like 1/3 stop? (I'm having trouble deciding between 6400, which seems a tad low, and 12800, which seems too high. Perhaps less of a big deal with this sensor, but generally I cap around ISO 8000 due to noise.)
4. Is there a way to see the exact battery percentage at all times, instead of just bars? Since burst speeds drop at 60% battery, it would be nice to know if I am above or below 60% at a glance instead of having to go through menus. For now, I have added this to a My Menu tab.
5. I would love to see the MF peaking and MF focus guide when I am zoomed in using the magnifier. Is this possible?
6. I would also love to be able to be able to re-trigger AF while in magnification mode and Servo AF, if I zoom in and see that focus is not accurate. Right now half-pressing the shutter cancels magnification. Is that possible?
7. Is there a way to see DOF preview all the time instead of having to press a button to activate? Much like I see exposure compensation all the time?
8. Is it possible to make Lens electronic MF functionality available for mechanical focus lenses? For example, when using an adapted big white telephoto, I can’t seem to get the settings right so the magnifier automatically engages when I use MF, though this setting works on my RF lenses just fine.
9. Is there a way to switch multiple settings at once that tie together? For instance, I will probably be switching a lot between the smiley face plus tracking mode (for which I would do servo) and Spot AF (for which I would like to use the magnifier and improve focus with manual fine tuning if needed). Can I change both settings together so I don't always have to remember to change both?
10. Is it possible to have more than 3 custom modes? Since there are no physical markings for these (the dial is electronic), it would seem like you would be able to have more, and to be able to name them possibly.