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Can someone check their Canon 70-200 F4L IS II (version two) to see if rattles when shaken?

Yes, IS elements group is parked by turning off the camera before removing the lens (failed to do this one time and the IS group rattled like crazy)

Once parked, the lens group STILL rattles but not loudly or not much at all. I am guessing this is normal but this lens is so new I just want to make sure.

The images that come from it are sharp. So no decentering etc which is comforting.

Canon RF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM on the way, as well as a second lens

Nokishita has appeared to confirm that Canon will release a new RF mount kit lens, the RF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM.
We have also been told that a second lens was also coming soon, this one is a super-telephoto zoom for the RF mount. We think we know the focal range and speed, but we’re still working on confirming that information.
*note: the image for this post is the Canon EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

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Canon EOS R6 specifications [CR3]

We mentioned previously that four new full-frame cameras were coming from Canon in 2020, and we now know two of them are the EOS-1D X Mark III and the EOS R5. The third camera looks to be the EOS R6, as we received base specifications for the upcoming mirrorless camera.
Canon EOS R6 Specifications:

20mp full-frame CMOS sensor
IBIS
12fps mechanical and 20fps electronic.
4K @ 60p
New battery (Not sure if it’s the same as the EOS R5)
June 2020 launch (We think a May announcement)

We’ll update you once we hear more

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Anyone using the Wimberley MH-100 MonoGimbal head?

This might be my next purchase. I have seen all the (3) reviews out there and they are pretty positive but wanted to reach out to the brilliant minds here at CR and se who has had real world experience.


TIA
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Canon EOS R5 Specifications

Canon EOS R5 Specifications:

Named the Canon EOS R5
45mp full-frame CMOS sensor
IBIS

5 stops with IBIS alone
7-8 stops of correction when used with in-lens stabilization


12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic
Dual card slots
Scroll wheel added to the back
No touch bar
Liveview/Movie toggle like previous EOS DSLRs
Larger capacity battery, but looks like the LP-E6
8K @ 30fps
4K @ 120fps
4K @ 60fps
Built-in 5GHz WiFi
New battery, but the same shape and compatibility as the EOS 5D Mark IV
Announcement ahead of CP+ next month
Launching in July 2020 (I’m assuming this means ship date)
Announcement on or around February 13, 2020

I’ll obviously be posting updates as I get them.
*Update* I have removed the “RAW” part of the 8K @ 30p video specifications, I thought I had done that yesterday. The source that confirmed some of...

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Let’s talk about those Canon EOS RS/R5 specifications

*Update* We’ve added new specifications for the Canon EOS R5, check them out here.
The Canon EOS RS/R5 specifications that we posted yesterday certainly caused a stir on this site with lots of discussions here as well as on social media.
I haven’t read the forums in regard to what we posted, nor have I checked in on Facebook, I didn’t want to overthink things, so I’ve just stuck with talking to some sources and friends about this rumored camera.

The good news?
A known source has let us know that what was, posted yesterday has a lot of truth to it. It’s not 100% accurate, but they did not clarify any specifications, as this particular source never does.
Yes, we have two reports on the resolution of the sensor and a slight discrepancy in the stills frame rate.
Again, the way this information came to us is the reason I posted it, however...

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7D Mark ii replacement

So I haven’t been keeping up with rumors of late and was confused about which camera is supposed to be the 7D series replacement with the discontinuation of that line? I don’t see the 90D filling that spot nor any of the R cameras. The rumored rs will surely be twice the cost of the 7d mkii. So has Canon abandoned hobbyist wildlife shooters or am I missing something? Doesn’t seem right to discontinue a very popular camera which at over 5 years old was due for an upgrade, and have nothing in the pipeline to take it’s place.

Canon EOS RS Specifications? [CR1]

Posting this specification list actually kept up last night (silly right?), as I find some of it too good to be true, but as a few of you mentioned on Twitter, this is a rumors site, not a facts site.
I received this information from two unrelated people, one of which I have had interaction with in the past, and I actually trust neither of them is trolling me in any way. Some of their specifications are slightly different, but they’re still very close.
One of the sources did mention that the camera may be called the EOS R5, and not the EOS RS, as the model name “was hard to see”.
The video specifications only came from one source, and they are insane. These are what really caused me to pause, but hopefully, this post brings some clarification.
Canon EOS RS Specifications:

45mp (One source said 40mp)
IBIS

5 stops with IBIS alone
7-8 stops of correction when used with in-lens stabilization


14fps / 20fps (One source said 12fps / 20fps)
Scroll wheel added to the back
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Laowa launches new 65mm F2.8 2x Macro APO for the EOS M

Laowa has officially launched its new 65mm F2.8 2x Macro APO for the EOS M and other APS-C mirrorless mounts.
This lens is 100mm equivalent with up to 2x magnification. The launch price is $400 USD.
Laowa makes some pretty interesting lenses as you can see here.




Name
65mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro APO




Focal Length
65mm


Max. Aperture
f/2.8


Angle of View
24.4°


Format Compatibility
APS-C


Lens Structure
14 elements in 10 groups (3 Extra-Low Dispersion Glass)


Aperture Blades
9


Min. Focusing Distance
17cm (2X)


Max. Magnification
2:1


Filter Thread
52mm


Dimensions
Ф57 x 100 mm


Weight
335g


Mounts
Fuji X / Sony E / Canon EF-M



The MTF shows this to be another extremely sharp macro lens.

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It’s been a while, but an APS-C equipped EOS R body gets another mention [CR2]

Ever since the Canon EOS R was announced, one of the big questions was whether or not we’d see an APS-C equipped EOS R to replace the EOS 7D Mark II, or if that sensor size would be left for the EOS M line.
A good source tells us that such a camera is in active development at Canon, but likely won’t see the light of day until 2021. More lenses in the RF lineup are a priority over an APS-C body we have been told, but that there definitely would not be “RF-S” lenses developed for a smaller sensor EOS R camera body.
This is the first we’ve heard about such a camera body in a long while, and I do think we’ll eventually see one as a performance model, and not “entry-level”.
There’s not much new here, but I’m glad it gets another mention.

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EF 100-400 ii IS & monopod questions for birds, both perched and BIF

I am new to Mode 3 IS. I am a beginner birder and wonder about using Mode 3 with and without the 1.4 Ext and occasionally on a monopod. The lens has the auto sense to turn off when not needed yet a monopods movements on a tilt head can be nothing like the stability of a tripod for which the auto off was designed.

So this is a 2 part question I guess. Best Mode for IS for perched birds? (I know to turn it off for BIF) and will IS help on a monopod and if so which mode?

*I know to handhold shoot with this lens yet in certain conditions and after a period I enjoy the monopod, especially while being patient with birds.

TIA

Review: Canon EOS-1D X Mark III real world sports review

Longtime professional sports photographer Peter Read Miller had a chance to photograph some NFL playoff action recently with the brand new Canon EOS-1 D X Mark III.
Peter breaks down everything about the camera and shows us a ton of images from a couple of NFL playoff games. I am quite impressed with how the autofocus performs.
What you get when you preorder from us.

Canon EOS-1D X Mark III Body
64gb CFexpress card and reader
$100 gift certificate from Lensrentals.com (Exclusive, USA Only)
A chance to have your entire purchase refunded by Adorama! (Refund occurs once the return period has ended)

Preorder the Canon EOS-1D X Mark III Now!

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Patent: Canon RF 17-70mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

It looks like Canon is serious about the 17-70mm focal range for a new lens design as discovered by Canon News. This isn’t the first time we’ve seen mention of an RF 17-70mm lens, which leads us to believe we are likely to see this introduced at some point.
This would be a nice kit lens for a new entry-level EOS R camera body.
This patent also shows two similar EF designs.
Canon RF 17-70mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Focal length: 17.40mm 34.99mm 67.97mm
F-number: 3.31 4.12 5.88
Half angle of view: 51.20° 31.73° 17.66°
Image height: 21.64mm 21.64mm 21.64mm
Total lens length: 168.41mm 154.99mm 168.39mm
BF: 8.36mm 52.48mm 81.91mm


Canon EF 17-70mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Focal length: 17.40mm 35.00mm 68.00mm  
F-number: 3.33 4.09 5.88
Half-field angle: 51.19° 31.72° 17.65°
Image height: 21.64mm 21.64mm 21.64mm
Total lens length: 168.42mm 153.33mm 168.42mm
BF: 38.32mm 53.44mm 84.11mm...

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Patent: Canon continues development of EF supertelephoto lenses

In a patent uncovered by Canon News, it appears Canon is continuing the development of EF telephoto lenses. This patent is related to the focusing speed of the lenses as well as the reduction in aberrations.
Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM

Focal length: 294.00mm
F number: 2.91
Half angle of view: 4.21°
Image height: 21.64mm
Total lens length: 276.40mm  
BF: 65.35mm 

Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM

Focal Length: 392.00mm  
F number: 2.90
Half angle of view: 3.16°
Image height: 21.64mm  
Total lens length: 371.25mm  
BF: 69.92mm  


Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS USM

Focal Length: 490.00mm  
F-number: 4.12
Half angle of view: 2.53°
Image height: 21.64mm  
Total lens length: 410.77mm  
BF: 66.03mm  

Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS USM

Focal length: 588.00mm  
F-number: 4.12
Half angle: 2.11°
Image height: 21.64mm  
Total lens length: 474.78mm  
BF: 80.59mm  

Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS...


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Industry News: Fujifilm announces the X-T200, an affordable little powerhouse

Valhalla, New York – January 23, 2020 – FUJIFILM North America Corporation is pleased to announce FUJIFILM Corporation’s launch of its “FUJIFILM X-T200” (hereinafter “X-T200”) mirrorless digital camera.
The X-T200 provides content creators of all levels with a new, light-weight and compact mirrorless camera body that features a newly designed EVF, quick face detection AF, and a new sensor and processor combination that can create 24.2MP stills at 8 FPS and record 4K UHD video at 30fps.

An ideal camera for creative individuals who want to make high-quality imagery anywhere, the X-T200’s HDR functions for still and video make this easier in high- contrast environments. It can also record Full-HD 120p video, making it a great tool to use for scenes needing super slow motion. Additionally, the new Digital Gimbal Function can now be used to smoothly record video in-camera by mitigating camera shake through new gyro sensors in the camera...

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EOS R HDMI output possible at FHD and 23.98p?

I just noticed that when hooking my EOS R up to an external monitor/recorder, even with the camera set to record at FHD and 23.98p, it outputs to the monitor at 59.94p. Is there any way I can get it to output over HDMI at 23.98p? It seems the only way to do this is to set the camera to 24p mode, where then obviously it's outputting at FHD and 24p. Which, from reading online is not a big deal compared to 23.98, but it seems weird that the camera won't output at the same framerate it will record to internally.

The new AF point selector doohickey on the 1DX Mark III

I got a chance to try a 1DX Mark III yesterday. I was most curious about the new AF point selector that's integrated into the AF ON button. I'm pleased by how it functions. It was smooth and felt intuitive. There is a speed adjustment that you can adjust to change how it works. I think there are 5 different levels you can set it to, from very slow, to fast. Interestingly, when I set it to slow and wiped my thumb the whole way across it, it seemed to move the selected AF point about the same total distance across the frame as when I had it set to fast. Having it set to fast just made it feel... Well... Faster. I think the speed adjustment is really just making it more responsive or something. I'm not sure it's a direct "speed" adjustment.

Overall I like it much better than the touch and drag selection on the EOS R, which has always felt like it takes way too much movement of your thumb across the screen to get the point to move where you want it to. (I know there are different settings for the touch and drag, but I can't find a combination of settings that makes the point move quickly enough but also precisely when I want it.)

I'm very much hoping we see this new selector on future RF cameras. It also worked in live view on the 1DX, so this is probably about the experience I would expect if they do put this selector on an RF camera.
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Deal of the Day: Audio-Technica AT2020 Streaming/Podcasting Studio Microphone Pack $148 (Reg $169)

Adorama has the Audio-Technica AT2020 Streaming/Podcasting Studio Microphone Pack with ATH-M20x Headphones, Boom & XLR Cable as their Deal of the Day for $148 (Reg $169).
Key Features


AT2020 Cardioid Condenser Microphone Highlights:

The price/performance standard in side-address studio condenser microphone technology
Ideal for vocal pickup
High SPL handling and wide dynamic range provide unmatched versatility


ATH-M20x Professional Monitor Headphones Highlights:

Advanced build quality and engineering
40 mm drivers with rare earth magnets and copper-clad aluminum wire voice coils
Tuned for enhanced low-frequency performance


Interface: XLR Interface
Polar Pattern: Cardioid Polar Pattern


Audio-Technica AT2020 Streaming/Podcasting Studio Microphone Pack $148 (Reg $169)

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Canon will release four new full-frame cameras in 2020 [CR2]

We have been working hard trying to piece together a Canon roadmap for 2020 in regards to camera bodies, and we think we have most of it figured out. The following information comes from a few different sources and is mixed with a little bit of common-sense.
This roadmap is only for full-frame ILC cameras, we have no information on new PowerShot or EOS M camera bodies.
We have been told that Canon will release four new full-frame cameras in 2020, and we’re pretty certain about three of them.
Canon EOS-1D X Mark III
This has already been announced and will begin shipping in the middle of February. You should preorder two of them.
Canon EOS Rs (unofficial name)
This has long been rumored as the next EOS R camera body, and we think there will be a good chance that it is in February ahead of CP+. It’s also possible this gets announced in May.

Canon EOS Rm (unofficial name)
Apparently we’re going to see a body even more...

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Pre-mature Ad for "New Canon EOS R Full-Frame"

Well, well. This was an interesting find as this ad popped up on the CNN.com page. Clearly the product photo isn't accurate, and the {PH_0} placeholder for the timeframe was not populated with a valid value.

Accidental or not, does this indicate that Canon resellers are now starting to queue up their digital campaign to get the pre-orders going? Seems this could be validating the recent rumors about release timelines.

BTW, the "Visit Site" button did go to the B&H site, but it's showing only the old EOS R product page here: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/prom...MI8vyEg_SS5wIVwlcBCh3WiwNPEAEYASAAEgIsEPD_BwE

EOS R Ad.jpg

Deal of the Day: Polar Pro Standard Series 3-Pack Filter Kit for DJI Osmo Pocket $19 (Reg $39)

Adorama has the Polar Pro Standard Series 3-Pack Filter Kit for DJI Osmo Pocket as their Deal of the Day for $19 (Reg $39).
Key Features


Standard 3-Pack for DJI Osmo Pocket includes ND8, ND16, ND32
Machined Aluminum Frame engineered to be lightweight and 100% compatible with the gimbal
PolarPro Standard HD glass
Connects to the Osmo Pocket via a Magnetic design rated to 35 mph
Includes a premium magnetic case


Polar Pro Standard Series 3-Pack Filter Kit for DJI Osmo Pocket $19 (Reg $39)

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