Adorama has the Tokina 14-20mm f/2.0 AT-X Pro DX as their Deal of the Day for $399 (Reg $568).
Key Features


Fast f/2.0 Zoom lens
Includes aspherical lens element
Lens Mount: Canon EOS
Zoom Focal Length: 14-20mm Lens
Fixed Focal Length: All Zooms Lens
Lens Format: APS-C / DX
Maximum Aperture: f/2
Lens Type: Wide Angle Zoom SLR Lens


Tokina 14-20mm f/2.0 AT-X Pro DX $399 (Reg $568)

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A lot more information came in after the weekend’s posting about potential Canon EOS R Mark II specifications.
A known source has told us that the specifications posted did not match up with the next 2 EOS R cameras that are coming in the first half of 2020.
While the source said they couldn’t say too much at this time specification wise, it was mentioned that Canon will be “stepping it up a gear” when it comes to specifications for the next two EOS R bodies.
More to come…

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Just some pondering. I'm preparing to box up and sell my 5D IV and go totally miRRorless. I've been trying to avoid a big mistake by doing so, but I'm just not doing action and rough-weather photography at this time. (Wildlife has never been my bag, as I'm too impatient to wait for the critters to DO SOMETHING.)

So, naturally, I'm turning a personal decision into an industry existentialist dilemma, and hoping others will discuss what's the point of dSLR's as mirrorless catch up with performance specs.

With the electronics in the current generation of 5D bodies, and the further refinement coming with the 1DXIII, is there any belief that somehow dSLR's are "simpler" or more "reliable" than mirrorless?

Here's my main assertion: We only need a significant (not "revolutionary) improvement in EVF's, a little faster burst rate, and IBIS to see the nostalgic appeal of dSLR's give way to using what works best. I don't care how experienced a photographer, how flawless the technique, if, spec for spec a mirrorless approaches the performance of a dSLR, mirrorless will be chosen.

My reasoning (if that's what you'd be generous enough to call it)? It's simple. With mirrorless, exposure is as much a part of what we see in the viewfinder as composition. This translates into less chimping, less exposure bracketing, and generally more precise and faster results--with a significantly shorter learning curve.

At this point, mirrorless seems to be "winning" with precision AF; however, I understand Canon is putting out something new with the 1DX III, so we'll see. But, again, all other specs being equal, if we can see exposure as we compose, rather than achieve it based on skill, experience, and some guessing and chimping, (unless we like the personal challenge) why not go with what we see?

AFMA is a factor I'm not so sure about. Even with LiveView, I have a few lenses that benefit from a little AFMA tweaking on my 5DIV (which will probably be sold shortly). And now I'm reading that Nikon and Olympus do, in fact, offer AFMA on their mirrorless bodies. If it could happen behind the scenes, reliably and automatically, that would be better. But if the vast majority of lenses do not need AFMA on mirrorless, if it's the exception rather than the rule we see with dSLR's, it's still nice not to put as much time into AFMA.

I've mentioned before that selling the 5DIV feels like abandoning a faithful dog, but lately that dog has been staying at home nearly every time I take the new dog out. What kind of life is that?

Several months ago I got the chance to shoot at a Karaoke bar. I used AWB and the results really sucked with all the mixed lighting. Would I have been better off using Kelvin? Sorry for what seems like a very simple question, but this has never come up for me. I know there are some event/concert shooters here who can point me in the right direction. Thanks again! BTW: I have recently been using Kelvin at regular photo shoots with great results as compared to straight AWB.

Hey Everyone,

So I’ve been thinking about upgrading from my Canon 80D. The EOS R has really stood out to me based off all my research and watching it perform in the areas I would most likely use it in. (Portraits, Landscapes, YouTube Videos & Cinematics).

I’m currently using both a Sigma 35mm 1.4 and a Sigma 20mm 1.4 as well. I’m still finding great deals on the EOS R right now at about $1,350.00 which is an attractive price point.

I’ve been looking at the recent rumors and it appears Canon obviously has something down the pipeline when it comes to new iterations of the EOS R. I’m really wanting to jump into the mirrorless landscape but just wondering if now is the right time to do it with these rumors out.

I’d love to hear some opinions and any input from the community would be helpful. Thanks!

Hi, I'm getting bargain deal of 470EX-AI on amazon india without warranty. But one of the buyer posted following review... can you guys confirm what he have said is correct//wrong?

DOWNER: I wouldn't use this flash for outdoors, fill-in....and other functions. I would go for other flashes like the 430mkII or 600RT or the 580.

I feel that Canon designed the "rotating flash" as a single-type-of-use; which is BOUNCE FLASH.

It's not all that special as a MULTI-PURPOSE FLASH.

For bouncing, it's great, but it goes off track when working in a "multi-coloured-walls" room. It goes crazily wild trying to toss-up between a yellow/blue/ multi-coloured wall, even if the ceiling is all white. Weird behaviour.

I think the Mark II version of this camera will have the necessary corrections.

Conclusion: for now, it's good for white-walled rooms, and that's it.

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Hey gang, ANyone know how to use Canon Print Studio Pro add ON in Lightromm CC classic? I installed the software but can not get LR to identity. Maybe I have installed in a wrong folder? Or do we need this add on for LR and the PRO-100?

Hi
I am a fairly accomplished wildlife photographer.
However, most (if not all) of my photography has been with available light.
I am shortly to set off on a trip to Botswana, with the main target being scarce mammals.
Many of these will be engaged at night, and spotted with a spotlight from a vehicle.
I intend to capture these with-
a/ Canon 7dMkII
b/ Canon 100-400 Mk1 (manual AF)
c/ Metz 64-AF1 Flash
d/ MagMod MagBeam
Advice needed please for-
i/ Suggestions for a set up as C1/2/3 on the Body-
ii/ Suggestions for set up on the flash.
Thanks
Roger
(flash newbie after 40 years of photography!)

Sources continue to talk to us about the next EOS R cameras, but the information has been pretty vague for the most part.
However, we have received our first somewhat informative Canon EOS R Mark II specifications. A camera we have been told on more than one occasion will be coming in 2020.
Canon EOS R Mark II rumored specifications:

32mp
IBIS
DIGIC X (A different version than the EOS-1D Mark III)
12fps
ISO 100 – 51,200
1 SD card slot
1 CFexpress slot
No crop 4K video with DPAF
No RAW video
5mp EVF
May get a new naming scheme

Take any [CR1] specifications lists with a grain of salt, however, a few of these specifications have been mentioned by known sources over the last couple of weeks.

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Without having my hands on the new 1DXiii, it sure appears that if you were shooting live view with mechanical shutter at 20fps, there would be no lag or blackout issues. If that is the case, then is the only thing preventing Canon from making an R equivalent the new housing and battery to accommodate the RF lenses?

I can see if they want to milk the 1DXiii for a year or so first, as to not canibalize sales, but you have the sensor, mechanical shutter, and everything else you need to make a Sports R, that would probably be in the $4k-$5k range. Just need to make the weather sealed body, preferably with built in vertical grip and controls. Possibly they want to try new control layouts for the Rs and Rmkii before they go all in on a RDX.

I love shooting with the 28-70mm F/2, and really hope they will just plug the sensor and mirrorless part of the 1DXiii into a slightly more compact R body.

Adorama has the Orbit Powerbank Charger and Bluetooth Tracker $19 (Reg $49) as its Deal of the Day for only $19 (Reg $49)
Key Features


Find your phone
Find your Powerbank
Separation Alarm
Last seen location shown on a map
Orbit Net Crowd Finder
Selfie remote
Charge reminder notification
90db loudspeaker


Orbit Powerbank Charger and Bluetooth Tracker $19 (Reg $49)

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If this camera materialises it'll have to have some excellent Mraw or it's off. As someone who shot s dual 5DSr's for two years worth of wedding work it was fun, but the thought of the massive file sizes kills it for me in an era when you can't get a card bigger than 128gb in UHS-ii (I'm used to using 1 card per body per day on the R).

Just some decent pixel binning down to 30mp (ish) would be perfect, the 5Dsr had pretty pathetic Mraw.

Like a few other people on the forum I am experiencing some problems with "soft" images from my 7dii. I have now come to realise that it mostly happens when the ambient temp is 30 celcius and more. Any photos taken at distances of 20m and more can become really soft.
Now the question is, is it the body being affected by the heat or do the sensor struggle more with mirage than my other camera sensors. I shoot in South Africa and surrounding countries.
Anyone have any idea?

I've noticed that Canon EOS-1D X Mark III pre-order body prices and bonuses depend on the country where the pre-order in placed.

While the price in Canada is higher, it offers ~610USD worth bonuses more than in the USA, which makes the cost of the bundle (body+bonuses) cheaper than in USA and in France, for instance:

USA:
Price: 6499 USD+tx
- 64GB CF Express Card (~150 USD)
- Card Reader

Canada:
Price: ~6933 USD+tx
- 512GB CF Express Card (~600 USD)
- Card Reader
- LP-E19 Battery (~160 USD)

France:
Price: ~6795 USD+tx
- 64GB CF Express Card (~150 USD)
- Card Reader
- Accessory pouch

It would be interesting to compare with other countries.

I cannot understand why they made such drastic physical changes to the R bodies? Through decades of evolution from customer feedback, we have almost perfect camera bodies. Everything we need is under our fingertips! The changes are minimal at best between the old and the new because it has been perfected. The operation of EOS cameras has become standard throughout most of the lines. Pick up an EOS Camera that you are not familiar with and you have a pretty much seamless transition to it with all operations. The similarity inherent in each camera line with button placement for instant changes of the critical settings is ingrained in all of us. Buy a brand new Rebel and it operates almost exactly like all Rebels from the past, The same goes for the XXD line and the XD line. Just look at the new 1DX MKIII compared to its predecessor(s). Again the differences are minimal. Why? Again, its because it has been perfected. Photographers simply can just go to work. They brought out the R System and most of the buttons are gone. Why start from scratch? Why destroy what you have worked so hard perfecting over the years because you removed a mirror? I can only hope they go back to the layouts of the EOS System we all have come to know and love. Critical settings buried in Menus are for smartphones! Then you have the size. Why do so many people want tiny cameras? Sure if you want to go light then have a camera or two designed for that purpose. I would much rather have a little larger camera that I have familiar access to a full set of controls at my fingertips than a dinky little piece of crap that I have to take my eye away from the viewfinder and start searching menus! I mean the XXD camera line is certainly small but you do not give up anything when it comes to operation or comfort. None at all. What say you?

Personally, my ef 35mm f/1.4L II is so good, and still very well balanced on the R, I will keep it. Also my ef 100mm f/2.8L IS Macro. Better than ever with the R's AF capabilities. Both of these are definite keepers for me.

I have no immediate plans to "upgrade" my ef 24-70mm f/2.8L II, but IS on the Rf version is tempting.

Undecided about my ef 135mm f/2 L. It already feels a little unsteady on a 5DIV, and with the adapter for the R, more so. If IS is introduced on a new Rf version, hmmm....

Others?

We have been told that Canon will introduce at least one inexpensive prime lens for the RF mount in 2020, and they could actually bring two. One of which would come later in 2020.
First up, an f/2.8 pancake is definitely in the works and should be announced sometime in the first half of 2020.
Secondly, the source claims that an RF 50mm f/1.8 has been shown on a roadmap which didn’t include a date for an announcement.
I suspect that we’ll definitely see at least one of these lenses this year.
Note: The image used for this post is the Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 pancake.

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Canon News has uncovered a patent showing a mirrorless camera with an LCD display that nearly covers the entire rear of the camera.
This patent application shows how Canon could replace the rear wheel on the back of cameras. Ridges in the screen help with tactile feedback as you change settings on the rear of the camera.
I don’t see this as something we’re going to see any time soon, but it’s cool to see Canon trying new things in ergonomics.

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It seems that the Z mount is very adaptable for accepting Canon lenses amongst others
And two adapters already on sale.
It will be a very interesting situation if we can swap "legacy" Canon and Nikon DSLR lenses easily between their different mirrorless bodies. I'd like to have a Nikon 500mm f/5.6 PF to work on an R mount, for example.

This is a war crime

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MELVILLE, NY, January 7, 2020 – Helping photographers boost their business and productivity while helping to build trust and customer confidence, Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced the beta version of the Company’s first photographer matching service Image Connect, making the process of finding and hiring a photographer that you can trust that much simpler. The company also launched a Photo Culling plug-in for Adobe Lightroom Classic to support the workflow needs of photographers.

“With a deep-rooted heritage in imaging expertise, our company has built a trusted reputation in providing tools and services to professional photographers that help better their craft and support them in building their business with confidence,” said Kazuto Ogawa, president and chief operating officer, Canon U.S.A., Inc. “Services, such as Image Connect, will provide professional photographers with a great value proposition, offering reliability and peace of mind...

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Compared to Canon RF 70-200:

50% longer at 70mm (9" vs 6")
~1/3 heavier

Adorama has the Slik Video II Tripod with Fluid-Effect 2-way Pan Head & Quick Release as their Deal of the Day for only $49 (Reg $89).
Key Features


Speed Release leg locks for quick and easy set-up and fold down
Quick-release camera mount plate
Type: Still & Video Tripod with Head
Material: Made of Aluminum
Tripod Head: Pan/Tilt Head
Quick Release: Includes QR
Leg Sections: 4 Leg Sections


Slik Video II Tripod with Fluid-Effect 2-way Pan Head & Quick Release $49 (Reg $89)
This Deal of the Day will expire January 9, 2020, at 9:59 AM ET.

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Dear All,

I have a question about the IS build in the lens used on a EOS R. I noticed that the IS (Image Stabilisation) is continue on when the camera is on. Normally the IS is on when the shutter release button is pressed and about 4 secondes more at DSRL cameras. In the manual it is also told on page 143(Dutch) that the IS is continue on? Who knows why Canon did this?