This is not exactly about one particular patent, but very interesting news despite it wasn't much noticed by the community. Canon managed to develop a 1 MP photon counting sensor. Such a sensor, Canon calls it "single photon avalanche diode (SPAD)", is able to count every single photon that hits a (sub-) pixel. So, it represents the ultimative limit of low-light imaging and quantum noise on the sensor side. In principle it works a bit like those photo-multiplier detectors used in particle physics since decades, but transformed in miniaturized silicon electronics: a photon, that hits the photo diode of one pixel, creates an avalanche of electrons that works like a powerful signal amplifier. The gain per photon is about 1 million times the original signal of the photon, according to Canon's press release.

This new technology will of course not so quickly trickle down into the consumer market. But it shows that Canon's R&D is very active in the quest for innovative sensor tech, as it had been when Canon forward CMOS sensors back in the times of CCD sensors dominating the camera market. I hope that the negative Corona impact on the industry will not undermine too much Canon's innovation momentum.

https://global.canon/en/news/2020/20200624.html

I have been told that there is one “major new feature coming in the EOS R5 for photographers”, unfortunately, I’ve spent the last couple of days trying to find out what that means with little success.
We have seen some bold marketing claims in the past, so I don’t want to get too exciting, but Canon has definitely kept the stills photography crowd wondering what’s coming in the EOS R5.
I wish I had more, but July 9, 2020, isn’t too far off, so we’ll know by then as the worst-case scenario.

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I’m curious as to what people would consider an “essential lens”. I currently have the 70-200 4.0 and the 18-55. I mainly shoot wildlife and landscapes but want to open up what i can shoot with different lenses. What are some suggestions?192.168.0.1 routerlogin 192.168.l.l

192.168.0.1Hi All,
I am a returning Canon user after 15 year.
In our business my wife is the photographer, me the nerd and videographer and shooting stills also when we have 2 gigs at the same time.
Bought the EOS R because my wife has a hate-hate relationship with our Sony A7 III, and she seemed to get much better along with the EOS R.

We shoot mostly moving subjects, so use Servo with either Tracking and Eye AF or 1-Point. Our Sony A7 III or our Fuji X-T3 use absolute priority when metering on the focused face / eye, even 1-point AF is using priority on the focusing point, and it functions extremely well. In the very very rare cases when I can use single point metering, and then those cameras use the focus point exclusively for metering.
The EOS R seems to miss a lot with the metering, especially with on-camera flash (with shutter speed, aperture and ISO selected manualy and using E-TTL II) . Same subject shot 3 times in a row with same settings has following results: 1 overexposed (by at least 1 EV), 1 underexposed (by at least 1.5 EV) and 1 which is acceptable. Outdoors in Av priority this happens less often, but it still happens.

My question is: am I missing a setting, is my camera broken, or is this normal for the EOS R.192.168.0.1 routerlogin 192.168.l.l

I have been told that Canon will be doing simultaneous live streams in the USA and Europe for the announcement of the Canon EOS R5 and Canon EOS R6 on July 9, 2020, if true, I suspect we’ll be seeing a teaser for the event very soon.
The same source claims that the RF teleconverters will work with any RF lens (I’m not sure about this claim). I’m also not sure if things will work differently with adapted EF lenses.
I have also been told that there will be more “cool” adapters and lens add-ons coming later this year. I wasn’t told any more than that.

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Canon Inc. announced today that the company has developed the world’s first1 single-photon avalanche diode (SPAD) image sensor with signal-amplifying pixels capable of capturing 1-megapixel images. SPAD image sensors are ideal for such applications as 2-dimensional cameras, which capture and develop still image and video in an extremely short span of time. These sensors also hold potential for use in 3-dimensional cameras due to their ability to obtain information about the distance between them and a subject as image data.

A SPAD sensor is a uniquely designed image sensor in which each pixel possesses an electronic element. When a single light particle, called a photon, reaches a pixel it is multiplied—as if creating an “avalanche”—that results in a single large electrical pulse. The ability to generate multiple electrons from a single photon provides such advantages as greater sensitivity during image capture and high precision distance measurement.
The SPAD image sensor...

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Hi all, on my iPad I get a three sided orange boarder that grows on the screen then retreats. It just does it once every now and again and only on my iPad not my laptop. I wondered if anybody else had this and what, if anything, it means.

Also, I have lost literally thousands of posts, I was close to 10,000 posts three or four years ago and even now am back below 9,000 again also when I search my own posts for things I know I have posted in the past they don’t come up. Has anybody else lost a lot of posts?

Adorama has the SmallHD 701 Lite 7″ HDMI On-Camera Monitor as their Deal of the Day for only $349 (Reg $699).
Key Features


1200 x 800 display resolution
450nit brightness
7-inch screen diagonal
HDMI in/out
Scopes, Focus Assist, Pixel Zoom
Monitor Resolution: 1200 x 800
Monitor Type: LCD Video Monitor
Mount Type: Camcorder Mount


SmallHD 701 Lite 7″ HDMI On-Camera Monitor $349 (Reg $699)

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Some of this information has been reported already, but there is some additions here. Most notably a wireless transmitter and a battery grip for the Canon EOS R5 (and hopefully EOS R6)

Canon EOS R5 Body
Canon EOS R5 24-105 USM Kit
Canon EOS R6 Body
Canon EOS R6 24-105 STM Kit
Canon EOS R6 24-105 USM Kit
Canon WFT-R10 (A/B/C/D/E)
Canon BG-R10
Canon LP-E6NH
Canon RF 100-500L
Canon RF 800/11
Canon RF 600/11
Canon Lens Hood ET-101
Canon Lens Hood ET-88B
Canon Lens Hood ET-77
Canon Lens Case LZ1328
Canon Lens Case LZ1435
Canon RF1.4x
Canon  RF2x
Extender lens cap RF

There’s a chance more will be added to this list. I am not sure when the RF 50 f/1.8, RF 85 f/2, and RF 70-200mm f/4L IS are going to be available, and if they’re going to be development announcements or not. I do expect the new lenses to be released at different times.

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I am told that a firmware update for the Canon EOS R will be coming sometime before the end of July.
As far as we can tell, the firmware update will be for bug fixes.
On the topic of the EOS R, a separate source told us we can expect to see another Canon EOS R price drop before the end of September, likely priced at $1499 USD. The camera will remain current to the EOS R lineup into 2021 we were also told.

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I am not an expert in how to interpret DxO scores. Does anyone know why the 1DX3 would score less than the 1DX2 (83 vs 88)? And even lower than the a9ii (93) and a7RIV (99)? I don't see how this makes sense.

Here are a few from last week in the interior of BC. These ducks are so weird!

In case anyone is interested I am now offering digital consultation services for bird photographers - details here - http://www.glennbartley.com/photoworkshops/Workshops/DigitalWorkshops.htm

Camera Model: Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Shutter speed: 1/2500 sec
Aperture: 5.6
Exposure compensation: -1/3
ISO: 800
Lens: EF600mm f/4L IS II USM +1.4x III

Anybody own both of these lenses? In the process of converting from EF to RF.

I have had the old 24-105L F4, and currently have the EF 24-70L II.

Just trying to decide between the 2 for a mid range zoom.

I mainly shoot landscapes, so the RF 15-35 was the first one to get. I don't shoot in the 35-70 focal lengths much, and if I do its usually not wide open.

I've read the reviews, including the ones on The Digital Picture which are great. It seems like the differences between these are not that significant. Having said that, there is a reason one costs twice as much. From a cost perspective, it seems appealing to buy the 24-105 when it comes out as a kit with R5, and spend the difference on the RF 70-200L.

I am wondering if the differences in IQ would be much more apparent on a 45 MP sensor.

Cost is important but if I end up ditching the 24-105 for the 24-70 later then I would rather just get the 24-70 and be done.

Any input appreciated.

Olympus Corporation (“Olympus”) and Japan Industrial Partners, Inc. (“JIP”) hereby announce that today, the parties signed a memorandum of understanding to carveout Olympus’s Imaging business to a new company (“NewCo”) and subsequently transfer its shares to a fund managed, operated or otherwise handled by JIP (the “Transaction”).
After the due diligence and further discussions and negotiations, the parties are aiming to sign a legally- binding definitive agreement for the Transaction (the “Definitive Agreement”) by September 30, 2020. We will promptly make a further announcement if any matters relating to the Transaction that needs further announcement to occur.

1. Background and Purpose of the Transaction
Olympus’s Imaging business began with the manufacture and sale of a camera using the photographic lens Zuiko in 1936. Through innovative technology and unique product development capabilities, Olympus has developed and launched various products, aiming to contribute to...

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While filming with my Canon Mark5dIV and a 24-70mm 2.8 II lens, during continious AF I hear an annoying rattling while the AF is hunting for a focuspoint. I have been told, that a SMT lens would do the trick. Is the plastic fantastic 50 mm 1.8 a good lens for this purpose? Thanks.

I'm a Fuji user planning to use L lenses for several reasons:

• Fuji doesn't make lenses that are useful to me (28-300, 70-300, Sigma 180 f/2.8 macro... )
• Eventually Canon will offer a stills focused mirrorless body that catches up with the competition at an affordable price ($2,000 - $2,500) and a tilting non-flippy rear LCD
• An eventual switch to Canon will be painless
• In some cases the Canon lenses are significantly superior (though more expensive), the 100-400 II puts the Fuji to shame though the street price is $1,000 higher
• Within 5 years, Fuji will probably abandon the camera business

So while I'm happy with the current 28-300mm L (except for the zoom mechanism which I can live with), it's old enough to be on the replacement schedule. It's a lot of money to spend and then have a replacement released in the near term.

Thanks,
Bill

Both the Pixma Pro-10 and Pro-100 are quite long in the tooth, and it looks like Canon is readying a new A3+ (13×19) printer.
Details are scarce beyond it having a new design language and LCD screen, but expect the new printer to be announced alongside the Canon EOS R5, Canon EOS R6, and new lenses on July 9, 2020.

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Bryan over at The-Digital-Picture has completed his review of the Canon RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM, a lens that will likely become quite popular with Canon EOS R6 buyers when the grab the camera with the lens included.
This is the first f/7.1 lens we’ve seen from Canon, which may be offputting to some, but for a lot of shooters, it’ll be a worthwhile trade-off for the lightweight design and affordable price.

From The-Digital-Picture:

Lightweight, compact, plus very low priced is a formula for mediocre lens image quality at best. Especially with the cost added by the long focal length range and great image stabilization system, incredible image quality was not anticipated. Let’s take a look at what the testing shows.
With a wide-open aperture, the center of the frame image quality is reasonable and similar over the entire focal length range. Of...

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Hi all, quick question. I was wondering how likely it will be that one could use UHS 1 SD cards in the R5.

In other words, are SD cards backwards compatible? I know it will be able to use UHS2 cards.

I use CF cards in my 5D4.

Thanks for any info!

I noticed today that the EF 400mm f/5.6L is no longer available at Adorama or the Canon store. It seems B&H still has it. Is it going away? Anybody heard?