An hour or so ago I published an article that was hyping some kind of higher-end full-frame hybrid camera, that was premature. I missed some of the translation and added some assumptions. 1000 appologies for that. The information is still good, it just has new context. Canon EOS R6 V or R8 V? The new […]

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It looks like Sigma is going to be announcing another lens in September for the bokeh addicts out there. It's rumored that they will be announcing a new full-frame 65mm lens that is faster than f/1.2. A 65mm f/1.0 or 65mm f/0.95 perhaps? Big aperture lenses seem to be the new megapixel race. Faster no […]

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Canon has announced another new camera sporting a SPAD sensor. The improved sensor only needs 0.0006 lux of light to capture an image. That's a fairly big jump from it's predecessor, which needed 0.001 lux. Either way, SPAD sensors are fascinating. At approximately 3.2 million pixels, the new Canon 1-inch SPAD sensor is the highest […]

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The DJI Osmo Pocket 4 gives you more control over image quality and performance than previous models. Its 1-inch CMOS sensor and 3-axis gimbal set the stage, followed by 4K/240fps slow motion, up to 14 stops of dynamic range, and 10-bit D-Log, all of which offer more flexibility for editing and grading footage. The Pocket […]

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The Cinema world has the attention of the industry with NAB 2026 starting tomorrow, but we all expect some fireworks from Canon and others in May. It's historically a time of the year that we see new gear announced. The EOS R7 Mark II is one of the most anticipated products of 2026, and for […]

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Las Vegas, US – April 15, 2026 – Laowa, a leader in innovative optical design, is proud to announce the debut of its latest cinema and broadcast optics at NAB Show 2026. The showcase is headlined by the world’s first parfocal zoom super macro lenses, the Axon series, alongside thetwo Ultima Broadcast Zoom lenses and […]

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Hello gang, first I know canon has these white lenses hoods designed for the RF 100-500 and 70-200 lens. But I dislike these larger white hoods.
But my question is can an older Black EF hood be used instead? Has anyone done this?

GoPro is taking a bold leap forward with their new MISSION 1 line of compact cameras. Billed as the world’s smallest, lightest, most rugged cinema cameras, initial offerings include the MISSION 1 PRO, capable of 8K60p and 4K240p, the MISSION 1, which supports 8K30p and 4K120p, and the MISSION 1 PRO ILS, which swaps the fixed lens for […]

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Hello Gang,
I am a R6 Mark II owner but I am thinking about moving up to either the Mark III and or R5 or a used R1 for my sport photography.
Does anyone recomend a brand and or size.

Does anyone know if the 4.0 format is supported? I know Memory is high $ but wanted to ask.

I currently use Prograde 256 cards on my Mark II

The 2026 NAB show in Las Vegas begins on April 18 and runs through April 26. It used to be a show with a lot of big gear announcements from the big players, but that seems to have slowed down in recent years. Canon has done a bit more recently for the IBC show in […]

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Things are slow in the rumor world, but I had to write something. The rumor mill will pick-up soon, but instead of that. History lesson time! I figured I knew everything Canon has released when it comes to photography gear. I do enjoy vintage lenses and have purchased a bunch of the Canon Leica Thread […]

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A few images from March on Vancouver Island...


Wood Duck


Hooded Merganser


Harlequin Duck


Bufflehead


Black Oystercatcher


Pacific Wren

I hope someone who owns the RF 100-400 can help me out. Apparently, I'm having no luck with this lens (or maybe I am?). I bought the lens from Canon a long time ago and the AF didn't work. I have since acquired a new copy. The AF works. The lens barrel locks properly when extended and doesn't wobble. However, when I look inside the front of the lens, I see the lens group moving when I, for example, gently move the lens from left to right and back again. So, it seems to be loose on the inside. I didn't notice that with the other RF100-400. I took some short test photos indoors. (It is raining outside) AF, IS, and quality seem fine. I haven't done a PixelPeep test yet to determine if alignment plays a role. When you have the lens, do you also see the entire assembly moving inside when you move the lens?

I currently have the R6ii with the RF 24-105 f4-7.1 lens. I’m considering getting the RF 24-70 f2.8. I know the 2.8 will be better in low light. I’m curious if there is much difference in the quality of pictures taken outside in daylight, particularly as you zoom towards 70mm.

I know this is a Canon enthusiast forum and likely nearly everyone here has R as their only OR primary system, but just wondering if anyone has another branded system as their primary, and the R system (any EOS R body) as their secondary system?

And why? Just out of curiosity and fun discussion.

I've shot Canon large sensor digital since '05. Been a Canon shooter since. In 2015 I started to migrate over to Fujifilm for its smaller size and to basically get into mirrorless. Also shot EOS M for a long while too.

Today my X-T5 is my primary system. I use Canon EF glass (for fun) on it and it shoots near natively in operation. But I thought why not also shoot a Canon R body for even additional options. However its still large, with EF glass especially. So it's just really a secondary/hipster case. I'm not saying one is better than the other, in fact I prefer Canon in many ways, I just overall like using a smaller system and love the Fujifilm dials and overall results. If canon made a highly polished compact APS-C system with dedicated high end APS-C primes--both with high aesthetics/materials quality/metal build, I'd go for it. But no such thing exists.

How do I change the camera body details that populate the EXIF data?
Mine currently displays R5m2. How can I change it to R5 II or R5-II etc?

This will be the year that Canon releases new PowerShot cameras with photographers in mind. Yes, they'll still have the video features, but don't expect the next batch of cameras to resemble the PowerShot V1. I don't expect to see any PowerShot announcements until late August at the earliest ahead of the Q4 shopping season. […]

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Image Stabilization on my R5 II is Greyed out because of conflict with another setting but I can't work out which setting are involved.
Image stabilization is definitely working but I don't know whether its just the RF lenses or the body or both.
Is there a write-up covering this? What settings are in conflict or over-riding Image Stabilization?

I figured I should address some of the new reports floating around the web about new Canon super telephoto lenses coming at the end of May ahead of June's World Cup. The consensus seems to be replacements for the RF 400 F2.8 L IS USM and RF 600 F4 L IS USM will be announced […]

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Well, it's April and technically it's spring now. I thought we were done with snow in Boston, as did the tiger lilies that are pushing up through the mulch in my front yard. Only ~1 cm, and it will be gone by afternoon. I moved here after the April Fool's Day blizzard in 1997, but people still talk about that here.

"Spring?"

EOS R1, RF 24-105mm f/2.8L IS USM Z @ 105mm, 1/125 s, f/5, ISO 100

Canon's latest round of patent applications has been published. JPO 2026-059152 shows off some interesting consumer RF mount prime lens optical designs. The most noteable thing about these designs is that they're compact and don't have any stretching to cover the full image height of full frame sensors. The optical designs aren't as complex as […]

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...my daily check of a deal site led me here:


$193,030.00
"This item cannot be canceled or returned."

Most of us out there are convinced that Canon is going to announce the EOS R7 Mark II in the next couple of months. We're looking at announcement coming in May or June of this year, at least that's what all the signs point to. With the new “flagship” APS-C EOS R camera, we can […]

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I'm new to the R1, I still have my OG R6, prior to that I used to be a 1D-X shooter.
To my surprise, apparently the R1 does not feature an in-camera trimming/cut tool to cut videos. As a wildlife shooter, I generally cut the videos in-camera, as I often need only couple of seconds from a footage and by doing so I could save up space on my hard drive. Surely, I can get around by cutting footages on my PC with a software like Loseless Cut, but I did not expect the R1 no to have that feature (lower end bodies all have that).

Also, the R1 not having waveforms is unexpected, as R5II has it.

Not being able to assign pre-capture to a button is weird, although you can get around that with different custom shooting modes. You can assign pre-recording to a button in video mode, however.

I know my R6 inside-out, the R1 is still a bit overwhelming at first, as it is highly customizable. It is definitely a most capable camera I have ever owned, though. I noticed it is far more reliable in back-lit situations than any camera I have used, I guess it has to do someting with the cross-type AF point.

Any insights from R1 users would be appreciated!

One of my favourite lenses for the EF mount is the EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS USM II, if there was ever a version II of a lens that was better in every single way, this was it. It had wonderful optics, build quality, a new trick lens hood, great balance and a tripod collar […]

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