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Canon Rumors · Jul 24, 2020

I previously mentioned that we’d be getting new adapters in 2020 for the RF mount, but I wasn’t sure which adapters were coming next.
I have been told the following adapters will be coming this year.

PL to RF with Cooke/i
EF-Cinema Lock to RF
Speedbooster (Perhaps for 4K recording on the EOS R)

There are usually announcements from Canon and others at the end of August or early September, so I suspect we’ll see these announced some time around then, along with new RF lenses.

Canon Rumors · Jul 24, 2020

Lens maker Meike has announced a 50mm f/1.2 manual focus lens for the Canon RF mount. The new fast prime is only $359 USD.
The Meike RF 50mm f/1.2 is available for preorder at Meike’s web site and is scheduled to begin shipping on August 15, 2020.
Meike 50mm f/1.2 Specification:

Focal Length: 50mm
Lens Construction: 12 elements in 7 groups
Aperture Range: f/1.2-f/22
Diaphragm Blades: 10
Minimum Focus Distance: 0.6m
Filter Size: ø67
Product Size: ø73*98mm (E), ø73*96mm (RF), ø73*100mm (Z),
ø73*72mm (EF)
FOV on FF Cameras: Diagonal 47° Horizontal 39° Vertical 26°
FOV on APS-C Cameras: Diagonal 33° Horizontal 26° Vertical 17°
Weight: Approx. 620g
Fit mount: E/ RF/ Z/ L/ EF-mount

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jeanluc · Jul 23, 2020

Which RRS lens foot plates are you guys using on the RF 70-200L?

Thanks for any info.

Scenes · Jul 23, 2020

Hi guys. I shoot a lot of video with a 90D (80D before that and 70D before that) with a 17-55 f2.8.

I’m excited by the R6 and wondered how using it with an RF 24-105 f4 compares to what I’m used to, specifically with presenter talking to camera type stuff. I‘ve never used a full frame before and know the range matches but was wondering how the depth of field would compare?

Will being closer to the subject and the larger sensor offset losing a stop of light? It’s surprisingly hard to find mid shot portraits taken at 24m to get an idea. Lol.

Canon Rumors · Jul 23, 2020

I have been having some conversations with a source about the EOS M lineup and its future. Canon is apparently behind the system for the long haul by everything the source has been told.
I asked specifically if IBIS is something we’ll see in future EOS M cameras. The source has told me that Canon will likely be bringing IBIS to a camera or two in the EOS M lineup.
I was not told which upcoming EOS M camera would be getting IBIS, but I think the EOS M50 Mark II would be a good place to start. There’s also a chance that IBIS will be held for the rumored flagship EOS M camera body.
More to come…

TomR · Jul 23, 2020

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Pretty disappointing if true as this is the only mode without overheating

Jonathan Thill · Jul 23, 2020

Not the best testing but more info is never bad

DanP · Jul 23, 2020

I'm helping my wife prepare her photo album for a trip to Africa. Knowing there are lots of avid birders on this site, can someone identify this bird taken on the Nile in Uganda. It looks like some kind of cormorant to me, but I can't find any good matches on the internet.

Canon Rumors · Jul 23, 2020

In a pretty stunning move, one of the world’s largest news agencies has signed an exclusive agreement with Sony to use only their cameras for photojournalist work. This has usually been dominated by Canon and Nikon gear.
The terms of the deal were not disclosed, but I imagine the AP did get a pretty good deal on the switch. Both Canon and Nikon have aggressively pursued professional news agencies in the past decades, and this looks to be similar in nature.
From the Associated Press:
Sony Electronics Inc., a global leader in imaging, and The Associated Press, the trusted global news organization, announced today a new collaboration that will make Sony the exclusive imaging products and support provider for AP news photographers and video journalists around the world.
With journalists in nearly 250 locations in 100 countries, AP provides factual, compelling journalism in all formats, including 3,000 photos and 200 videos each day. The news agency has a distinguished history of...

ahsanford · Jul 23, 2020

Wow. Maybe political testimony / hearings will get quieter with silent shooting:

The Associated Press partners with Sony to exclusively provide its visual journalists with Sony camera gear

The Associated Press has announced it's partnered with Sony to provide its visual journalists across the world with Sony camera equipment to capture their assignments.

www.dpreview.com

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Canon Rumors · Jul 23, 2020

A member of the Fred Miranda Forums did some digging on Canon Japan’s web site and dug up full resolution sample images from the Canon EOS R5, Canon EOS R6, and all of the new lenses.
The sample images are a mix of shots using the Canon EOS R5, Canon EOS R6, RF 600mm f/11 IS STM, RF 800mm f/11 IS STM and the RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM along with current RF lenses such as the RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM and others.

Canon EOS R5 Sample Images:...

bbb34 · Jul 23, 2020

How do the EVF in different EOS cameras compare?

I can read the tech spec, but I am interested in hands-on experience, usability and subjective impressions.

My only mirrorless camera with an EVF is the M5. I cannot say that I like its EVF. Contrast and saturation seem off. The brightness is not sufficient when used in bright sunlight.

I had a look through the R and RP in a camera store. They look better, but I couldn't take them out into sunlight.

What is your subjective experience with EVFs? Anyone here who can compare some of M5 - M50 - R - RP - R5 - R6? Other brands as well?

cayenne · Jul 22, 2020

Hi all,

Just curious....I believe I understand it that when you have had EOS cameras in the past, locked down on a tripod, either for video or stills, it was best to turn OFF the images stabilization on the lens if it has it.

So, does this also mean for the coming R5/R6...that you should turn off IBIS too when it is locked on a tripod?

If so, would be a bit of a PITA, since on most lenses there is a quick switch to hit, but I'd guess with IBIS you have to dig into the menu system to turn it off/on....unless maybe you mapped it custom to an external button?

Thoughts?

cayenne

Hector1970 · Jul 22, 2020

It's perhaps an usual combination of equipment but I was wondering if anyone has a 1 DX III and a Canon 11-24mm and/or a Sigma 14mm 1.8.
I've never had this before with a Canon camera.
The 11-24mm doesn't click into place when I put it on unless I really force it.
The Sigma too is needs a little push to click into place.
No other lens I've tried on the 1DX III has any issue at all.
I know tolerances can be fine but I thought it unusual. Anyone else experience it?

TomR · Jul 22, 2020

Canon EOS R5 sample gallery: from the mountains to the sound

As soon as we got our hands on a production Canon EOS R5, we set off to visit some of our favorite photo spots around Washington State to see what it can do.

www.dpreview.com

Canon Rumors · Jul 21, 2020

I have been told by a pretty reliable source that Canon will announce another RF mount camera in 2020. What exactly the camera is, I was not privy to at this time.
I do not believe it’s an EOS R system camera, but an RF mount video camera. I also don’t know if this is a totally new product, or if it’s an adapted Cinema EOS camera that is currently available.
I believe we may see an announcement for this camera during the last week of August, or the first week of September ahead of when IBC 2020 is scheduled to happen.
More to come…

ajfotofilmagem · Jul 21, 2020

AlanF · Jul 21, 2020

IMPORTANT EDIT: Canon has out-of-date MTF charts listed on its USA site for some lenses. Thanks to alerts from subsequent posts, I have gone to the Japanese site https://cweb.canon.jp/eos/ and have revised the charts and conclusions. This opening post has been rewritten so as not to mislead and I have added data from the EF and RF extenders.

Canon has at last uploaded the calculated MTF values for the new R telephotos, and I have made a collage of them with the those from the 100-400mm II as reference. To summarise, the 100-500 is slightly better at 100mm and slightly weaker at 500mm than the 100-400mm II at 400mm. The differences are slightly magnified by the EF and and RF 1.4x and 2xTCs. The new RF 2xTC gives a significant hit on IQ and does not appear to be an improvement on the old 2xTCIII. The 600mm and 800mm f/11 lenses are somewhat disappointing in terms of resolution and are outperformed in IQ by the RF zoom with extenders where the focal lengths overlap and to a similar extent by the old 100-400mm II.

Hector1970 · Jul 21, 2020

Do you think that there will be a firmware update of the EOS-1D X Mark III to allow detection of animals? Does it have to be mirrorless to do that?

"Таkеn frоm іtѕ соuѕіn, thе ЕОЅ-1D Х Маrk ІІІ, thе ѕubјесt dеtесtіоn іn thе R5 іѕ аblе tо асquіrе fосuѕ trасkіng оn fасеѕ, hеаdѕ аnd еуеѕ wіth еаѕе; mаkіng fоr аn еffісіеnt ѕhооtіng/fіlmіng@ ехреrіеnсе. Furthеrmоrе, fоr thе fіrѕt tіmе, Саnоn hаѕ іnсludеd thе dеtесtіоn оf аnіmаlѕ іn thе ЕОЅ R5. Тhіѕ wіll еffесtіvеlу аnd рrесіѕеlу trасk thе whоlе bоdу, fасе аnd еуеѕ оf саtѕ, dоgѕ аnd bіrdѕ."

Glenn Bartley · Jul 21, 2020

Here's one from back in March in Ecuador.

If anyone is interested I just made a new Hummingbirds gallery on my web page - http://www.glennbartley.com/naturephotography/articles/HummingbirdsoftheWorld.html

Cheers!

Glenn

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Canon Rumors · Jul 21, 2020

Nikon Expands the NIKKOR Z Lens Lineup with the Addition of the Extremely Compact and Versatile NIKKOR Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3 as well as the new Z TELECONVERTER TC-2.0X and TC-1.4X; Nikon Also Announces Free Webcam Utility
MELVILLE, NY (July 21, 2020) – Today, Nikon Inc. announced the Z 5, the new full-frame (FX-format) entry-point into its award-winning lineup of Z series mirrorless cameras. The Nikon Z 5 combines sophisticated features inherited from the Z 7 and Z 6 with the benefits of Nikon’s next-generation Z mount at an unprecedented value. For those new to mirrorless or creators looking to push the limits of their craft with the power of full-frame, the compact Z 5 will exceed expectations. With an incredibly robust feature set, including in-camera vibration reduction (VR) image stabilization (IBIS) and the perfect balance of seamless automation and full manual control, creators can effortlessly share their artistic passions...

Canon Rumors · Jul 21, 2020

Canon has released new firmware for the Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM to add compatibility with the Canon EOS R5 and Canon EOS R6.
Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM Firmware Version 1.0.7 incorporates the following enhancements:

The lens-based image stabilizer function works together with the camera-based image stabilizer function to achieve greater image stabilization effects with EOS R5 / EOS R6.

Download firmware v1.0.7

Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM Firmware Version 1.0.7 incorporates the following...

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Canon Rumors · Jul 21, 2020

Canon has released compatibility firmware for both the Canon EOS RP and Canon EOS R cameras.
Canon EOS RP Firmware Version 1.5.0 incorporates the following enhancements:

Support has been added for the following lenses:

Canon RF 600mm f/11 IS STM
Canon RF 800mm /f11 IS STM
Canon EXTENDER RF 1.4×
Canon EXTENDER RF 2×

Download firmware v1.5.0 from Canon Poland
Canon EOS R Firmware Version 1.7.0 incorporates the following enhancements:

Support has been added for the following lenses:

Canon RF 600mm f/11 IS STM...

sanj · Jul 21, 2020

Canon RP. 24-240.

PKinDenmark · Jul 20, 2020

Need some experienced input to my decision-making regarding my plan to upgrade my tele-lens.
Currently I am on a Canon 6D Mk II and a Tamron 150-600mm 1.G.
Mostly used for wildlife - e.g. birds of prey in flight and Kingfishers.

I am looking for faster, sharper, better focusing - I often find my photos 'almost in focus' and 'almost sharp'.

Can not afford / can not carry the largest big whites. Find 400mm DO II attractive and within limits.

Have read a lot about it - mostly very positive.
Will it perform well on 6D II ? and with 1.4 TC III ?

Also within a year I expect to own a new R-camera (R5 or R6 - depending on how well they perform).
This should probably affect my tele-considerations.

I know that an EF-tele will perform fine on adapter.
Still: Will I regret investing in an EF big white, once I am on the RF-system, and when RF-system offers a variety of RF-tele-options - perhaps with added new benefits?
For example: When on R5 or R6 would the new RF 100-500mm be a better option?
I am aware of the new F/11 RF-teles - interesting, but probably not my first choice.

Thank you in advance for any insightful input.

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