New camera resets the tone for the mirrorless market
November 6, 2019 – Building on the foundation established in 2015 with the visionary Leica SL-System, Leica Camera proudly introduces the Leica SL2, the storied brand’s new icon and next evolutionary step towards building the perfect all-purpose camera. By listening closely to the valued feedback of photographers and existing SL owners, Leica made many efforts to push the envelope of technological innovation and performance while respecting its heritage of design and legacy. In addition to a technical marvel of pure performance and unmatched build quality, the Leica SL2 is also a joyous experience to use with improved ergonomics and more comfortable grip married to the well-established, simplified three-button control layout, further unifying the Leica design language across multiple product lines. While cutting-edge new features such as in-body image stabilization unlocks newfound potential from legendary Leica M-Lenses...

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Introducing the EOS Ra Camera with Specialized Filtration that Delivers Four Times Greater Hydrogen-alpha Wavelength (656.3 nm) Transmittance Compared to the EOS R
MELVILLE, N.Y., November 5, 2019 — In the words of poet Quintus Ennius, “No one regards what is before his or her feet; we all gaze at the stars.” Helping to gaze and capture the beauty of the stars and beyond, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced the company’s first full-frame mirrorless camera for astrophotography, the EOS Ra. This new camera was built off the EOS R system combining new features, such as four times greater transmittance of hydrogen-alpha (Hα) light of 656.3 nm compared to the original EOS R. For astrophotographers and hobbyists who enjoy capturing the detailed splendor of the night sky, the new EOS Ra will be an ideal camera to shoot with.
Preorder the Canon EOS Ra at Adorama

“Since the introduction of the EOS R...

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Most of us know, love and appreciate Canon for its color and some of us attribute certain lenses more so than others. Of all my Canon red ring lenses and the other models as well, it’s ironic because I love the color of the 85 1.8 more so than any other glass. I also love the 135L and 70-300L.

What are certain lenses that stand out to you in terms of color rendition and richness?

I'm sure there is a method to the madness, but the old ef 135mm f/2L is worth 8 points on Canon Pro Services, while the new rf 85mm f/1.2L is worth only 6 points. The ef 24-70mm f/2.8L II is still worth 12 points!

And get this, the "kit" lens rf 24-105mm f/4L IS is worth 8 points...More than the 85mm!

Now, to be sure, this doesn't affect my life in the slightest. I'm just curious.

Insights?

Product images of the upcoming EOS Ra have appeared.  It’s very likely we’ll see this camera very shortly.
The EOS-Ra is an EOS R with a sensor modification that allows for h-Alpha wavelengths to pass through unimpeded by the IR cut filter that sits in front of the sensor.  Normally a stock IR Cut filter that digital cameras employ has around a 2-3 stop loss at the h-Alpha wavelength of 656.28nm.

Why is this good for astrophotography? Atypically emission nebulae emit this wavelength, and as well, the Sun’s atmosphere (take proper precautions if you try this!).  Letting more of this light to reach the sensor allows for better contrast and detail when it comes to nebulae and deep sky astrophotography.
Since the EOS Ra is modified to pass more light of the 656nm wavelength, white balance and colors will be a bit off for normal photography.  You can, however, use a hot mirror filter that screws on the front of your lens to correct the filtering for normal color photography...

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I've been getting more into video work lately, and I bought a used C100 MkI to do this. But the thing is, this camera definitely shows its age and lacks a bunch of features that the EOS R has. The C100 autofocus, even with dual pixel, is mediocre bordering on awful. You only get one AF area in the middle of the frame which may or may not actually focus on you want it to. And I supremely miss auto ISO that pretty much every stills camera for the last ten years has had.

So I'm considering moving over to the EOS R with an external recorder, probably the Atomos Shogun Flame. Is anyone using the EOS R for a lot of video work with an external recorder? How is it? Any problems with overheating during long, multi-hour video shoots?

If you are a Canon RF user, even if you aren’t interested in buying the M6 Mark II you should be interested in the reviews as it’s a precursor to better performance on the EOS RF mount.  The M6 Mark II gives us a glance into a future world of high performance Canon mirrorless cameras.
The M6 Mark II is quite the little camera, and I am certainly looking forward to it being in my greedy little hands soon.

Now onto the reviews.
The first one isn’t really a review, but a continuation of the Field Tests of the M6 Mark II by Imaging-Resource.
I just had to copy this image from Imaging-Resource, because I think it shows great things to come.  A 100% magnification of 30 (yes, I said THIRTY) fps auto focus. While not perfect, it’s actually quite excellent given the fps.  Consider that this is the same pixel density as an 83MP full frame sensor, and you can imagine that with more relaxed pixel density shown by a 24 or 30MP full frame camera, it...

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This is about the EOS R. I am using the latest firmware. I am trying to reduce the time or disable the image preview in the viewfinder after taking the shot. I remember there was some settings that sort of reduces the time it freezes my viewfinder. Or may be I am dreaming. Any one know how to fix this annoying issue?

Canon just added 24fps via firmware. Is it also possible for them to add autofocus to their 120fps mode? Is it likely that they would?

I was stoked about 120 but no autofocus is such a buzzkill.

Canon News discovered yet another patent, this one discussing what appears to be a high powered flash that also includes continuous LED lighting.
As Canon News notes;
The mechanical design of the speedlite is quite developed in the patent application leading me to believe that the development is quite far along for this flash.  This speedlite is also a hybrid speedlite that contains a LED portion for continuous lighting.

From the patent application we can tell that the patent is about keeping the flash cooler and thus protecting the flash discharge tube (and also LED longevity).
An object of the present invention is to provide a lighting device capable of protecting a member related to light emission from heat associated with light emission.  A light source, a first optical member that transmits light emitted from the light source, and a light source that transmits light emitted from...

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...at least that's what I keep on hearing some folks complaining, here and there.
I'm sorry, I didn't know that, so I made a huge mistake: I use it for birds in flight and also sports photography.
Here is a burst of six shots I took today, late afternoon, at a skatepark. I don't know what to say but I believe wedding guests might be a bit slower than these kids, don't you think?

What can be challenging though is keeping the subject in the frame; EVF's suck at this, maybe except for the Sony A9.
The EOS R's AF is very accurate and fast and the 5 fps is acceptable. Of course, faster would be better but I'll take accuracy over speed anytime of the day.
Anyhow, shooting sports with this camera is a piece of cake, compared to BIF, no doubt about that. People are big, slow(ish) and predictable so there's no problem for EOS R's AF.

I just bought an EOS R and am very happy so far. I have a problem connecting the camera to my desktop via the camera USB-C port to the desktop USB 3.0 port. I have tried three different cables and get the same problem. Connection is made then drops, then is made and drops, repeatedly as though there is a loose connection in the camera USB-C port.
I am aware that auto-power off needs to be disabled, so its not that.
Any ideas before I return the camera?
Thanks

Canon News has discovered an interesting patent that identifies external accessory based cooling for a 1 series camera body.  While this camera shown in the illustrations is clearly a 1 series camera, it does not appear to be the 1DX Mark III body.  It’s highly possible that this was one of the early attempts to manage heat in the upcoming 1DX Mark III that was later abandoned.

The goal of this patent is to find a way to cool down the camera without increasing the size of the camera, as explained from the patent application;
Conventionally, even in a digital camera, heat generation in an image sensor and an image processing circuit has become a problem due to an increase in pixels of the image sensor and a high frame rate of a moving image. In addition, the camera itself is required to be miniaturized, and there are few parts that release heat. For this reason...

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New firmware (Version 1.1.1) for the Canon 90D is now available for download. This update adds 24p to 4K and Full HD.
Canon EOS 90D Firmware v1.1.1
Firmware Version 1.1.1 incorporates the following enhancements and fixes:

The option to capture both 4K and Full HD movies in the frame rate of 23.98p has been newly added.
Fixes an issue where error code “Err 01” may be displayed when using EF85mm F1.8 USM or EF100mm F2 USM lenses.

Download EOS 90D firmware 1.1.1

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Firmware version 1.1.1 for the 90D is now available. Besides adding the fabled 24p mode, it fixes an incompatibility issue with the EF 85mm/1.8 and 100mm/2 lenses.

Canon apparently plans to release a 5D Mark V. But which photographers will comprise the market for this camera? And why does Canon want to sell another version of a body that cannot use Rf lenses?

The 5D IV is a great camera. But it won’t take Rf lenses. Ever. Until Canon develops an EVF that is truly great for action photography, I won’t give up my own 5D IV. But why would I want to invest an expected $3300 in an upgraded version of what I have when Canon is also signaling that a pro-level R is in the works? I would expect, for some time after a 5D V is released, the 5D IV will still be available for about $1000 less.

And once that magic version of the R is released, the one with an action EVF, two slots, better weather sealing, faster burst rates, etc., how much interest can a 5D V be expected to maintain? Who will still be buying the 5D V then?

The reason I put this out for discussion is because, as a photographer who is entering a new cycle of event and portrait work as a professional, I have a dilemma. My R is great for portraits, but it isn’t so great as a second body for events which include subjects moving faster than turtles. But the idea of buying another 5D IV that CANNOT use Rf lenses is frustrating. And I don’t expect the “magic R” to appear for another two years.

Like many working photographers, I’d like to be able to carry two cameras, one with a wider lens, one with a longer lens, that can capture whatever equally as well. Two (current) R’s is a non-starter!

I do believe that there are other photographers in this forum who understand what I’m talking about. Carrying two cameras is not all that fun, but it works and gets the job done better than swapping out lenses too often! Carrying three cameras, though, so I can use Rf primes which can’t be matched by anything EF, just isn’t practical.

Obviously, a 5D Mark V will also not solve the problem of not being able to use Rf lenses, so what is the point?

Ok, this isn’t an existential crisis, and I know I’ll likely be reminded of Canon’s industry dominance and implied omniscience, but, really, how long does Canon plan to have parallel lines? What is their end game here? Are they simply trying to sell off massive stocks of EF lenses? Are they worried that whatever EVF they produce will still not be appealing to large numbers of dSLR customers? Or is Canon, in fact, lacking a clear roadmap, just kind of muddling ahead in what is, arguably, their most challenging era to date?

Believe me, I don’t see any of Canon’s competition as having anything better to offer as a complete solution. I’m not singling out Canon as somehow being behind the curve. But Canon is “my” camera company, and, until recently, they have been pretty easy to understand. Even for me!

Canon News discovered a patent application that features a Canon RF 24-80mm f/4.  It’s almost a given that like the EF mount, Canon will come out with a f/4 set of zooms for the RF mount, especially since Nikon has already released an f/4 UWA and normal zoom.
Canon RF 24-80mm f/4 patent:

Focal length: 24.72mm 48.09mm 82.45mm
F number: 4.12 4.12 4.12
Half angle of view:  41.19° 24.22° 14.70°
Image height: 21.64 21.64 21.64
Total lens length: 119.50mm 134.52mm 149.55mm
BF: 13.50mm 18.71mm 22.73mm

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New firmware for the Canon EOS RP is now available for download. This update adds FullHD 24p.
Canon EOS RP Firmware v1.4.0

Added FullHD 23.98p
Added support for RF85mm F1.2L USM DS

Download EOS RP firmware 1.4.0
Download EOS RP firmware 1.4.0 from Canon USA
 

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Have someone encountered this? When I press the shutter sound, it clicks twice, but there's one picture.
There's no difference whether I choose shooting RAW or RAW+JPEG...

I sold my EOS 80D and was planning to buy a 90D.
Would it be a good idea to buy an EF 16-35 F4.0 L IS for that 90D? As a walk around lens?
Price is beneath 900€ (<1000 US$) with cashback.
I could also use that lens on my 6D.
Mostly shooting stills.

I already have an EF-s 18-135 Nano and the EF 24-70 F2.8 L.

Or should I keep my money and buy RF lenses for an EOS R in the future?

Hi Folks.
Is this the best reason ever not to rely on “cloud” storage?

From Canon:-
IT'S TIME TO SAY FAREWELL TO IRISTA
Sadly, we’ve decided to close down Irista. We would like to thank you for using it over the years; we hope that you’ve enjoyed the service.
Your account will remain unaffected until 31 January 2020, when it will close.
On this date, your details and data will be deleted.

Always bear in mind, there is no cloud, just someone else’s computer which they can turn off at any time!

I have pictures on Flickr (the cloud?) but the originals are still duplicated locally with a remote third copy!

Cheers, Graham.

Remember when we told you we saw an image of the 1DX Mark III but couldn’t tell show it? Well, that person got back to us today with a little more details on the 1DX Mark III.
We already know it’s fast,  has great video specifications, built like a tank, and even shoots RAW video.  You can probably use it to prop up your car instead of a jack in an emergency.  It’s very likely to be Canon’s best 1 series DSLR, and hopefully not the last of it’s kind.
The source mentioned a few tidbits to us;

The battery life is nothing short of amazing, much better than the 1DX Mark II.
The silent shutter mode in liveview is absolutely silent.
The eye AF works incredibly well (via liveview we are assuming)
The AF-ON trackpad is so innovative, works fast and it very precise. In the source’s words, “it’s a real revolution. Nobody will be using the old joystick”

We still don’t have some details that some would like to know, such as the megapixels.   According to the source, “it was impossible to...

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People have talked a lot about the impressively small size of the new RF 70-200 f2.8. But now I'm starting to think... Is there still room in the back of the lens to ever put a hypothetical teleconverter on the back of it? If not, will we see RF teleconverters come out someday that have a very slim profile that don't need to extend into the back of the lens? Is the concept of the teleconverter just going to die out with the RF mount?

I really like the ability to carry around a 70-200 f2.8 with a 2x teleconverter when traveling, and essentially have it perform almost the same duties as a 100-400 lens when I need it to by throwing a teleconverter onto the back of it. I'd hate to lose this if I ever change over to the RF 70-200.

Canon has announced that as of January 31, 2020, Irista is shutting down.
Irista has been around since 2014 and was Canon’s online solution for managing, sharing and printing photos.  You could use Irsta through the web, Andriod or iOS.
Just posted on Irsta’s home page;
Sadly, we’ve decided to close Irista on January 31, 2020. You can continue to access to your photos until the service closes. Please sign in to download them before this date.

Irista has made an option available to easily download all your photos before the service is gone.
Simply click on the “Download your photos” button from the home page, then login, and all your photos will be zipped up and you download all of them at once.  Canon mentions that tags, titles, and ratings will not be included in the zipped file contents.  Simply the photos.
Canon Irista has an FAQ page that you can read for more detailed information.

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Canon released their financials and the news is grim if you look at what has transpired for Canon since they announced the RF mount.
From the numbers Canon is down 22% in sales for the 2019 year on year compared to 2018, and this quarter alone, down 16%.
Canon always posts their financials first, but others will soon follow.   From what we saw last quarter, everyone had bad quarters.  I doubt we’ll see much different this quarter after everyone else shows their financials.

The market is hurting, and still is.  It’s to be expected though. When 75% of the entire market decides to up and change their mounts within a few weeks of each other things are going to go bad.  Combine that with the fact that the old mounts had cameras that were excellent making it even harder to switch users, because they are basically using what they have and don’t have a compelling reason to upgrade.  It would be curious to look back at Canon’s financials when they switched from the FD to the EF mount, but...

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