All,

I've gotten roped into a bucket-list-y fishing trip with the in-laws. I don't fish but they sure do, and it'll be fun to spend some time outdoors... annnnnnnnd occasionally put down my rod and see what my camera might reel in.

Here's the catch (and why I'm writing): we're going to one of those fall off the grid fishing locations that you have to fly into in a puddle jumper. Weight is exceptionally limited, so I'm guessing I'll only be able to bring 10-15 lbs of total gear -- including everything: straps, support, bags, batteries, filters, etc.

I'm writing you brilliant lot to ask: If you only had 10-15 total lbs of photography gear to bring -- and the principal photography tool has to be my 5D3 -- what total loadout would you bring? Presume I can't sneak any extra gear with another person in my party.

Considerations (some may impact your choices, some may not):

I'm presently thinking my [5D3] + [100-400L II rental] + [either my 24-70 f/4L IS or 16-35 f/4L IS] + [2x T/C III] would be a decent overall lightweight FF setup. But that + bags + batteries + filters may consume all my weight and lock me out from other lenses, a small tripod + ball head, a monopod, etc.

Thoughts? Discuss!

- A

I will soon be the proud owner of a Canon RP and since there doesn't seem to be a thread about the RP, I thought I might create one.

My question really has to do with the three adapters. I understand the basic adapter. I can really appreciate the idea of the drop in filter adapter. My question is what functionality the control ring adapter would have when an EF lens is mounted to it. Is it functional when using EF lenses? Or should I just stick with the plain adapter?

It will be a good long while before I can afford a native RF lens, so this is a concern for me.

Also, are there any actual RP users on this forum that can give a quick review. It seems the R gets all the love right now. Thanks guys!

Edit: Apparently I don't know how to create a thread.

Press Release:
The All-in-One RF Travel Lens Provides High-End Features Such as Nano USM at an Entry-Level Price Tag
MELVILLE, N.Y., July 8, 2019 –Introducing the next travel companion for photographers, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced the sixth lens in the RF family, the RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM telephoto zoom lens. As the first telephoto zoom lens designed for EOS R and EOS RP full-frame mirrorless cameras, the compact and lightweight 10x zoom RF 24-240mm provides photographers high-quality images and video capture at a budget-friendly price point.
Preorder the Canon RF 24-240mm f/4-6.3 IS STM

“Providing photographers of all skill levels with the invaluable tools to help capture and create the images they desire has been and will continue to be a paramount goal for Canon,” said Kazuto Ogawa, president and chief operating officer, Canon U.S.A., Inc. “The new RF 24-240mm is an...

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Press release:
The PowerShot G7 X III and the PowerShot G5 X Mark II are the New Powerhouse Cameras for Visual Creators and Advanced Amateurs
MELVILLE, N.Y., July 8, 2019 – Ansel Adams, one of the greatest landscape photographers once said, “You don’t take a photograph, you make it.” Never have truer words been spoken as digital photography has evolved and storytelling is shared through multiple mediums. Providing visual storytellers more options to bring their imaginative visions to life, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, introduces the PowerShot G7 X III and the PowerShot G5 X Mark II cameras. Successors to the PowerShot G7 X II and PowerShot G5 X respectively, these new cameras usher in a plethora of new and innovative functionalities. Depending on the model, new innovative features include live-streaming available with YouTube* (via wireless connection), a pop-up electrical viewfinder (EVF) and 4K video shooting...

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I shoot Rodeo in evenings I have my 7d Mark II on AV and Auto ISO /1000 but I found that the ISO set at min 400 but I find that the shuuter speed drops to < 1/500 when ISO is at 16000. Not sure what Setting I have wrong that forces the camera down. I will say I start at 7pm and end at 9

This doesn't bode well for a 7DIII. Nikon Rumors has placed the D500 on a list of DSLRs that will not be replaced.

For all the internet hate Canon gets, they continue to do what you’re supposed to do as a company, sell more things than anyone else, and according to the latest numbers, Canon has done just that. In 2018, Canon increased its market share globally by 3.9%.
Now, it’s not all positive, as the digital camera market fell 22% in 2018. Which means Canon has a bigger piece of a smaller pie.
The top 5 camera companies control 85.2% of the global camera market.
Top 5 camera manufacturers by market share globally:

Canon 40.5% (+ 3.9)
Nikon 19.1% (- 2.7)
Sony 17.7% (- 0.7)
Fujifilm: 5.1% (+ 1.3)
Olympus: 2.8% (+ 0.1)

It looks like Sony continues to eat into Nikon’s market share, and I imagine is a second system for a lot of Canon shooters.

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Adorama has stock of the brand new Tamron 35-150mm F/2.8-4 Di VC OSD lens for the Canon EF mount.
Key Features:


Fast F/2.8 aperture at the wide-angle end while maintaining a bright F/4 at the telephoto end.
MOD (Minimum Object Distance) is 17.7 in across the entire zoom range.
LD (Low Dispersion) glass elements and aspherical lenses quash degrading optical aberrations.
incorporates the Dual MPU (Micro-Processing Unit) system which assures optimal AF performance
Lens Mount: Canon EOS
Zoom Focal Length: 35-150mm
Image Stabilization Type: Yes (VC)
Lens Format: Full Frame


Tamron 35-150mm F/2.8-4 Di VC OSD $799 at Adorama

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Canon will officially announce the Canon RF 24-240mm f/4-6.3 IS USM this week, with shipping coming in early September on its own as well as in a kit with the EOS RP.
We’ve known about this lens since its development was announced back in February ahead of the CP+ show alongside 5 other RF mount lenses. Only the RF 85mm f/1.2L USM has started shipping at this point.
Below is more about the Canon RF 24-240mm f/4-6.3 IS USM from Canon themselves. We won’t directly link to the source of the information below to protect the retailer.

Canon RF 24-240mm f/4-6.3 IS USM
Key Features

Versatile 10x Zoom Range
Near-Silent Nano USM Focusing
Five-Stop Image Stabiliser
Weighs just 750g
Circular, Seven-Blade Aperture
Large Lockable Zoom Ring
Clickless 1/8-Stop Aperture Control
Customisable Control Ring
Full-Time Manual Focusing
Built for the EOS R System

The Canon RF 24-240mm F/4-6.3 IS USM lens is a portable, versatile 10x zoom lens for...

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Both the Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II and Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III are scheduled to be announced later this week alongside the new RF 24-240 f/4-6.3 IS lens. Both of the new PowerShot cameras will begin shipping in early August.
The RAW burst mode of 30fps seems quite impressive for both cameras, though there are some caveats according to Nokishita.
The continuous shooting performance of the Canon “Powershot G5 X Mark II” and “Powershot G7 X Mark III” is 20 fps during one-shot AF and 8.0 fps during servo AF (G7 XIII: 8.3 fps?), RAW burst It seems that 30 frames per second only in a specific mode.

About the Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II:
Key Features

24mm 5x Zoom
Premium Wide-Angle Zoom Lens
20.1 Megapixel 1.0-Type Stacked CMOS Sensor
4K Movies
120fps Full HD Movie
Tilting Screen
Pop-Up OLED Electronic Viewfinder
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi
USB Charging

The Canon Powershot G5 X Mark II is a compact camera with huge possibilities. With powerful performance you can take...

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I wonder if Canon will replace this beast with an RF version. I suppose they would. The company seems to want to replicate its EF lens list for the R mount. It would be strange if it left this classic off.

I wonder what the speed of the lens would be. F 1.2, 1.4? The MSRP? $6500, $7000?

Canon continues further development of its miniature lenses for what appears to be smartphone applications.
This is a patent (USPTO) for the Canon 100-400mm camera/lens that can fit in the palm of a child’s hand.
This patent explains more about the camera, along with lenses that will mount to it. In theory, Canon could develop a range of different focal lengths that will attach to the camera unit.
Could this be the birth of a tiny new camera and lens system? I don’t know, but it’s definitely an interesting concept that appears to be deep into development.

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We expect to see the rumoured Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II and Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II to be announced on Wednesday evening (ET).
The Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III will cost $749USD, while the Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II will set you back at $899USD.
The brand new RF mount superzoom, the RF 24-240mm f/4-6.3 IS will launch at $899USD, and when kitted with the Canon EOS RP, that package will cost $2199USD.
Specifications:
Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II | Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III
Correction: I can’t read a calendar properly, and mistakenly said the announcement would come Monday night, but it will likely come the night of Wednesday, July 10, 2019 (Eastern Time).

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I hope this is an appropriate forum for this question, but where are the best sites to sell used, excellent quality Canon cameras and lenses?

In the next few weeks, SIGMA is rumoured to be announcing 4 new lenses for the Sony FE mount as well as their shared L mount with Panasonic and Leica.

SIGMA 35mm f/1.2 DG HSM
SIGMA 45mm f/2.8 DG HSM
SIGMA 12-24mm f/2.8 DG HSM
SIGMA 24-70mm f/2.8 DG HSM

It’s now rumoured that SIGMA will also make these lenses for Canon’s RF mount. It’s unknown if they will be announced alongside their Sony counterparts.
It’d be a good move for SIGMA to get in early on making lenses for the RF mount, as Canon’s RF lens lineup obviously needs some time to mature.

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About one month ago it was rumored that we can expect a new full frame camera from the eos r line, and that it will be a "head scratcher".

Much discussion was had about what it could possibly be, and many beleved it may be an astro model. I dont think that will be the case.
Canon always have only a few types of sensors in their most current camera lineup. For eg at the moment:
26mp sensor for their budged ff, 30mp sensor for the 5d/eos r, the 20 mp for idx ii and 50mp for the 5ds/r

I dont beleve they will develop an extra sensor just for astro photograpgy. But as we know, most of canons ff camera lines arent soon due for an update, except
the idx and 5ds/r line. Camera development includes sensor development, which means that probably only the new idx and new 5ds/r sensor is far in its development.
This would mean that this possible astro camera would either use one of those two new sensors, or reycle an old one. which is all equaly unlikely.

As the 5ds/r is probably due for an update, if we asume a 5 year cicle, it could be the rumored camera for late 2019. The headscratcher would be the high mp count.


As the 5ds/r sensor is basicaly a scaled up version of the 70d sensor, and there was a 2 year gap between the 70d and the 5ds/r, it could also mean that we wont see
a eos r high mp model until 2021, if we asume a 90d release in august this year.

Few shots from it all at 1.2

Here are the specifications of the upcoming Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II. We expect to see this announced alongside the PowerShot G7 X Mark III this week.
Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II Specifications: (Google Translated)

20.1 mp 1.0″ type stacked CMOS
DIGIC 8
5x optical zoom (converted 24-120 mm f / 1.8-2.8)
It is equipped with “RAW burst mode” that can shoot RAW images continuously with high-speed continuous shooting up to approx. 30.0 fps (up to 70)
In RAW burst mode, shooting starts with the shutter halfway pressed, and “pre-shooting” is possible, which allows recording from up to about 0.5 seconds before the shutter is fully pressed
Up to about 20.0 fps (up to 118 images) can be captured continuously with AF fixed even in continuous shooting in drive mode, and up to about 8.0 fps captured continuously with AF tracking
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The New Camera has leaked images of what should be the G5X Mk II, from Nokishita as usual.



Very different from the Mk I

I have been doing AF microadjusting with both my Canon 5D Mark IV and 1DX II for quite some time. I even share an article with my clients about it. One client asked me today if upgrading the Firmware requires AF microadjusting again. I suspect it does, but not completely sure. Can any of you shed some light or experience on AF microadjusting and firmware upgrades? Thanks a bunch. I did not find much on the web so far, so if you have a link, please share it.

Here is my article on how I do it and my sharpness has been the best ever. These calliope hummers were done with a Canon 1DX Mark II and a Canon 600mm III with 1.4x.

https://www.gerlachnaturephoto.com/single-post/2018/05/16/AF-Microadjust-for-Sharper-Images

I got the RF 85 f1.2 L two days ago, and have been trying it out on the streets.

I have compared it to the EF 85LII and the EF 85 f1.8. I don't post any comparison pictures here, but long story short, it is much better in every measurable way other than size and weight.

1. It is huge! It makes the EF 85 LII look quite small and cute. Fortunately, it doesn't feel too bad an unbalanced on the EOS R, but it feels more front heavy than the 85LII does on the 5DIV.

2. AF is fast and accurate. It isn't as fast from close to infinity as a 24-70 f2.8LII, but still very good. I'd say going from close focus to infinity and achieving focus takes less than a second. With shorter focus pulls it is much quicker.

3. It is super sharp from edge to edge wide open. Look at the brick wall picture that is attached. It is at least as sharp as the RF50L, probably sharper (if that is possible).

4. It has no chromatic aberrations. The picture from inside the train station, with the window posts, is a torture test. The Zeiss 100mm f2 macro planar shows chromatic aberration in this scene. The RF 85Lf1.2 has none, even at f1.2.

5. If it has any distortion, I am unable to see it. I refer to the brick wall picture, and the picture from inside the train station.

6. Bokeh is very pleasing. When I compared it to the EF85LII, I found the RF85L to have softer and smother bokeh at "normal" shooting distances, from close focus to maybe 4 meters away. When focusing at approximately 60 meters though (the scene from within the train station), the EF85LII has a noticeably smoother background - f2 was smoother than the RF at 1.2. (I haven't done any comparisons between the two between 4 and 60 meters focus distance.) Personally I would prioritize the lens that has the smoothest bokeh at shorter focusing distances (the RF).

7. It vignettes at f1.2, but its vignetting doesn't bother me. The vignette has a very smooth transition to it. You can judge for yourselves, especially from the brick wall picture.

The pictures are all shot handheld. The brick wall test is shot at 1/250 sec and could be affected by camera shake. The other images are shot with 1/800 sec and faster.

Full res unedited JPG files can be downloaded here:

A couple of days ago we reported that Canon was hard at work on a second f/2 zoom, with a suggestion that we’d see a “holy trinity” of f/2L zoom lenses from Canon.
We’ve been told that the next f/2 zoom from Canon will be an RF 16-28mm f/2L USM, which will fit nicely with the RF 28-70mm f/2L USM. None of the f/2 zoom lenses will get image stabilization, but don’t fret, all future EOS R bodies will have in-body image stabilization.
We have no word on what the telephoto f/2 zoom will be to complete the holy trinity of f/2 zooms.
More to come…
The image for this article is the Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM.

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Here is the soon-to-be-announced Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III.
PowerShot G7 X Mark III Specifications

20.1mp 1.0″ type stacked CMOS
DIGIC 8
It is equipped with “RAW burst mode” that can shoot RAW images continuously with high-speed continuous shooting up to approx. 30.0 fps
In RAW burst mode, shooting starts with the shutter halfway pressed, and “pre-shooting” is possible, which allows recording from up to about 0.5 seconds before the shutter is fully pressed
Up to approximately 20.0 fps can be captured continuously with AF fixed even in continuous shooting in drive mode, and up to approximately 8.3 fps can be captured continuously with AF tracking
4K video (29.97 / 25 fps, maximum 9 minutes 59 seconds)
Full HD 120 fps movie
3.0 type 1.04 million dots touch panel tilt type liquid crystal
Fastest 1/25600 second electronic shutter
You can easily broadcast live on YouTube with only the camera itself
USB Type-C terminal
3.5 mm microphone input terminal
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2...

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