Hey guys I was wondering if there was a way to set a custom button or mode that could be a shortcut to doing bracketing? All I’ve seen so far is that you have to go through the menu to set up the bracketing mode each time. Any info would be great thanks

I'm going to be using my EOS R to do a video capture of a very long duration soon, probably 8+ hours of continual video. Has anyone used their camera under these conditions? Any overheating issues?

I will likely be using C-Log, shooting at 1080p, and outputting and recording on an external monitor, and also a computer through the USB connection at the same time, for live streaming.

I had a job come up that was a corporate branding project that required a lot of small groups and single person images needing a soft, OOF BG. I was thinking of the EF35 f1.4 and the EF 50 f1.2 but thought I would lack flexibility in what I knew to be a space with lots of smaller rooms.
Then I thought the dazzling 28-70 f2 would give me both the flexibility and soft BG that I wanted.
It arrived yesterday and I promptly took it out and shot a few images to ensure it actually worked. AF is as fast as the fastest of any lens I have used and the sharpness seemed noticeably crisp.

Today the shoot started at 9AM and ended at 5 PM. The lens was on my camera most of the day and performed brilliantly. I was shooting wirelessly to an iPad and the AD was marveling at how image after image was dead sharp.

The lens was a hero today. Sharp, sharp, sharp and contrasty. The colors are great but color from my Canon lenses has never been an issue.
Obvious downside: weight and size. Yes, it is a thumping great lens but in use I really did not notice the weight. I use the 70-200 f2.8 L IS and it is lighter than that so the burden was not onerous.
Less obvious downside: It is too fast. I am shooting indoors with flash. At f 2 or 2.2 or 2.5 even at 1/200 of a second I can get ambient light affecting my exposure. I gel my strobes to match the ambient but I am shooting at ISO 100 with the strobes set at 1/16 or 1/32 power. To be fair it was only a problem is some very well lit rooms.

Bottom line: It is a spectacular performer.
Will I buy one? I am not sure. At $3K it is a no joke purchase. The rental is covered by the client so it is a point of indifference me right now. I will just have to see how much better it looks than my other lenses.

Could anyone educate me why R will shoot 20 fps when using the LCD and only 12 while shooting from viewfinder? It is a mirrorless camera, so I am confused.

I can understand this with 1dx3 as the mirror will stay locked when shooting with LCD.

But how does this relate to a mirrorless? Thank you.

This shouldn’t come as a surprise after the MWC trade show was canceled yesterday, but the CP+ trade show in Yokohama, Japan has been canceled.
From the organizers:
Given there is no effective treatment or containment measures to deal with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), organizers of CP+2020 have decided to cancel the event due to overall concerns, mainly the risk to the health and safety of visitors and exhibitors. The event was originally scheduled to be held over 4 days at PACIFICO Yokohama from February 27.

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Hey I see the news of 8K coming in the R5? But doe we need 8K? do we have displays to show these? I'm not a video person so I'm just asking? Hope its not like that 3D fad

Just back from a few weeks in Colombia. Here's a shot of a very tricky-to-see Antpitta. What a beauty!



In case anyone is interested in seeing how I use Topaz Denoise AI to remove noise from higher ISO images like this one I just posted a video on Youtube explaining my process.

You can find it - HERE

Hi everyone!
Recent announcements on the development of more RF lenses got me decided to enter the EOS R community.

At first, for a mostly photography usage, the RP and the price point was a good option. But, I basically aim to only use fixed focal with large apertures, hoping for a 24mm at 1.4 in the future...!

My question is, is the max shutter speed of the RP at 1/4000 would be limitating the performance/use of large apertures?

Thank you for your help!
L.

The Company will Also Develop Seven RF Lenses and Two RF Lens Extenders in 2020
MELVILLE, NY, February 12, 2020 – Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced that its parent company, Canon Inc., is developing the highly anticipated Canon EOS R5 full-frame mirrorless camera. The camera will feature a newly designed CMOS sensor and new image processor, along with new state-of-the-art optical technologies the company has been able to cultivate through its long history of groundbreaking camera and digital imaging solutions development. In addition, Canon plans to release seven RF lenses and two RF lens extenders that are currently in development. These new photography tools will help to continue to strengthen the EOS R system and cement the RF mount as an industry leader.

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The Company will Also Develop Seven RF Lenses and Two RF Lens Extenders in 2020
MELVILLE, NY, February 12, 2020 – Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced that its parent company, Canon Inc., is developing the highly anticipated Canon EOS R5 full-frame mirrorless camera. The camera will feature a newly designed CMOS sensor and new image processor, along with new state-of-the-art optical technologies the company has been able to cultivate through its long history of groundbreaking camera and digital imaging solutions development. In addition, Canon plans to release seven RF lenses and two RF lens extenders that are currently in development. These new photography tools will help to continue to strengthen the EOS R system and cement the RF mount as an industry leader.

“Today’s announcement comes as a direct result of the tireless effort of Canon engineers who have been tasked with developing the next generation of...

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It looks like the previously rumored Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM is also getting a development announcement with the Canon EOS R5.

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New Camera Delivers Vertical Video and Advanced Control for Maximum Creative Output
MELVILLE, N.Y., February 12, 2020 –– Whatever your family dynamic, there are certain moments with the ones you love that deserve to be remembered. In the spirit of capturing powerful moments that last a lifetime, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, unveiled today the Canon EOS Rebel T8i. The newest and highest-performing Rebel camera within the Canon lineup features the DIGIC 8 Image Processor, eye-detection in live view, 4K video, clean 4K HDMI outputˆ, and is the first EOS DSLR with vertical video1 all within a compact and lightweight body to bring photography and videos to life.

“Our commitment to high-quality and high-performing DSLR cameras is unwavering,” said Kazuto Ogawa, president and chief operating officer, Canon U.S.A., Inc. “Visual storytelling is not one size fits all, and in order to encourage our current and future customers to explore their content...

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New Compact, Lightweight Standard Zoom RF lens is Ideal for Users Looking to Add to their RF Lens Collection at an Affordable Price
MELVILLE, N.Y., February 12, 2020 – Whether it’s evoking an emotion, telling a story or reminiscing about a moment in time, visual creators of all levels know that a high quality, trusted lens is necessary to capture the essence and power of an image. Creating for the creators, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced the introduction of its newest RF lens, the RF 24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM standard zoom lens. The new compact and lightweight RF lens will be the perfect addition to a creator’s collection, delivering on quality output at an affordable price.

“Since the introduction of the EOS R system in late 2018, our goal has always been to develop full-frame mirrorless cameras and lenses to match every skill level of photographers, from entry-level to advanced professionals,” said Kazuto Ogawa, president and chief...

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Canon USA has posted the manual for soon-to-be-shipping Canon EOS-1D X Mark III.
The Canon EOS-1D X Mark III is scheduled to begin shipping this week.
Canon EOS-1D X Mark III Manual // Canon EOS-1D X Mark III Preorder

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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I have managed to download it from the Canon website. However it does not look as polished as the EOS-1DX Mark II manual. Perhaps it is a draft.

This article was removed as it was a pre-announcement copy/paste from another site. Now that the EOS R5 has been announced, the information is no longer relevant.

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We have added new T-Shirt designs to the Canon Rumors Swag Emporium.  There were a lot of requests for simple Canon Rumors logo designs, so I have made them available.
We have two new t-shirts launching in the next couple of months, ‘The Dynamic Range’ and ‘The IBIS’.
Thanks to everyone that has supported the Canon Rumors community.
Check out the Canon Rumors Swag Emporium

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Update 2: Here’s another leak, it never fails. The development announcement will be tonight (EST)

Update: I have heard from a few people since this post, and apparently Canon Rumors has caused some stress at a few Canon subsidiaries. One person did tell us that the rumored Canon EOS R5 specifications are very close to 100% correct, but a few things are off. I did receive further confirmation that 8K is there though.
We should hear more tonight/tomorrow.

It’s been about two weeks since the flurry of Canon EOS R5 leaks hit Canon Rumors and spread pretty quickly across the photography world, and since that time, there hasn’t been much more to add to the rumored specifications.
February 13, 2020 was the rumored announcement date for the Canon EOS R5, but since we haven’t seen any leaked product photos, it’s likely the EOS R5 is...

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MELVILLE, NY (February 11, 2020) – Today, Nikon Inc. has unveiled the D6, a new professional-grade DSLR built for those in need of extreme reliability and ultimate performance. The D6 addresses the needs of professionals and press agencies and is faster and more powerful than ever before. Offering the most powerful AF system in Nikon’s history, this flagship DSLR camera delivers crucial improvements to modern workflow while also accelerating file transfer capabilities. Promising unparalleled low-light performance, powerful agility, advanced 4K UHD multimedia capabilities, and a mechanical shutter frame rate boosted to a staggering 14fps, the D6 will redefine the way pros work.

“The D6 is purpose-built and inspired by the valuable feedback of professional users,” said Jay Vannatter, Executive Vice President of Nikon Inc. “The world relies on photojournalists and professionals to document every corner of the globe through impactful...

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Any chance that built in GPS is on the roadmap for the EOS R? It really sucks to have the external device to capture location and local time.

Mike M.

I was looking at the following file linked from the 1DX Mark III support website :


The programs listed include
Linux kernel
busybox
glibc
netbase
iptables
procps
util-linux
ncurses
jQuery
openssl
libssh2
curl
wpa_supplicant

This looks very interesting and possible that the machine runs Linux. Is there any independent confirmation?

With the Canon CPS* program, I am evaluating three RF zooms, the f2, the f2.8, and the f4. I have found that the RF 35mm 1.8 is a fine everyday lens for family shots, and the RF70-200 is a gem that works for many purposes at 70 like a big normal lens. I have the RF 24-240 that came as a kit lens, but never warmed to it. But I'm ready to fill the gap with a mid-range zoom. Most of this is about ergonomics, and the aspects you can't evaluate looking at pictures and charts. I'm less concerned about comparative optical perfection from these excellent lenses. The one I enjoy using most will give more great pictures compared to one that isn't loved and doesn't get used.

1. 28-70 f2. Yes it's big. Really big. Silly big for an everyday lens that should be the most used. But it's not the size, it's the weight. The RF70-200 is less than 3/4 the weight of this lens. I put 1kg as my upper limit for an everyday hand-holding lens for walking around. I thought this might be my baby, but first impressions make me glad to test and probably rule it out. The short zoom range doesn't bother me. Step back at low end or crop at high end. Note that my loaner sample had some grittiness to the zoom. Also, I can't see buying this until I own an IBIS body.

2. 24-105 f4. I wanted to love this one. I have the RF35mm f1.8 for low light needs (I tested the pickle jar 50mm f1.2 and let that anchor go). So f4 would be fine. I loved the Nikon Z 24-70 f4 (except for irritating compact-but-not-ready mode) so this should be fine. Great value with all the $700 kit cast-offs means it's nearly a trade in for the 24-240. But, it's not THAT light or small. 695 grams is more than double the weight of the RF 35 1.8. And only 205 less than the 2.8 zoom below. This is not a compact lens, and the RF35 or a future pancake or light zoom might serve well when weight is the real concern.

Another complaint is that the three control rings are crowded, leading to clumsy errors. The zoom ring is rather narrow and far back, with no neutral zone before one's fingers dislodge the focus ring. It's hard enough for a decades-long Nikon shooter to convert to zooming the other way, without adding in this kind of challenge. The stretch to 105 from 70 does little for me given the image quality that enables cropping when stepping forward won't suffice.

Also, the zoom feels overly leveraged, requiring more force than one would expect - draggy and not slick. It felt like the rotation angle was too limited, but it looks like it's the same as the 2.8.

3. 24-70 f2.8. This one is "just right" as Goldilocks would say. Given that the lighter option doesn't solve that need for a handy lens, and the fast option is cumbersome, this is ideal. It's big, but under a kilo makes it handle fine - a familiar counterpart to the RF70-200 (and the ultrawide zoom). The zooming action is smooth and slick, and this just feels right. Balance is good, even with the little RF that serves fine until the presumed R5. There's a nice stationary dead spacer band on the barrel between the zoom ring and the focus/control that also steps up in diameter, making inadvertent changes unlikely. Same forward of the focus before the clicky control ring. This simply feels right, and looks right. Easy pick. No hurry and I'll watch for any discounts or deals.

I'll keep playing and should want to enjoy that amazing f2 for a few days but the prospect of toting it around makes it unappealing to mount up and use.

*Note that CPS has some lenses not listed on their site. One example is the 400mm f4 DO, which I'm going to test alongside the 300 f2.8 IS II.

I have an EOS RP and two lenses. The RF 35 mm 1.8 and the RF 24 - 240 mm.

Going to Disney World this spring and doing the usual park stuff (and wanting really good fireworks pictures). Then road tripping to the Canadian Rockies and Pacific NW this summer.

Should I keep the 35 glued to the camera and switch out to the zoom as needed? Or keep the zoom glued to the camera and switch out the 35 as needed?

Pretend weight isn’t a consideration (Having hiked the the last mile and a half of the bright angel trail with a five year old on my shoulders, I think I’ll be okay)

According to Nikon Rumors, Nikon has major announcements lined up for tonight.
Nikon will officially announce two lenses for the Z mount, a 24mm f/1.8 and a 24-200mm f/??-6.3.
Along with the new Z mount lenses, Nikon will finally announce their flagship D6 DSLR that they teased last year.

Nikon D6 Rumored Specifications:

2oMP sensor, not 24MP as previous reported (still not 100% sure)
No IBIS (still not 100% sure)
14 fps in normal shutter mode (the D5 could do 12 fps)
Improved/better AF system but probably with the same number of AF points
The Nikon D6 AF improvements are crucial and comparable to the Sony A9II
The D6 will have more features and customization options for various aspects of the camera and settings
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It looks like I incorrectly assumed the speed of the upcoming RF 24-105mm lens (I should know better). Canon is instead releasing an RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM with 0.4x – 0.5x macro through the entire zoom range.
Canon RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM:

13 elements in 13 groups
Minimum focusing distance: 0.2m (AF) /0.13m (MF) 
Maximum shooting magnification: 0.4x (AF / 105mm) / 0.5x (MF / 24mm)
5 stops of image stabilization
Filter diameter: 67mm
Size: 76.6mm x 88.8mm
Weight: 395g

We expect this lens to be announced officially very soon.

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