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Canon Rumors · Jan 8, 2019

DJI, the world’s leader in civilian drones and aerial imaging technology, continues its tradition of making aerial technology accessible to everyone by introducing a powerful new remote controller for its drones at CES 2019. The Smart Controller features an ultra-bright display screen and controls optimized for DJI drones, allowing pilots to fly the newest drones without using a smartphone or tablet. DJI will also be exhibiting its full lineup of consumer drones and handheld imaging products at its booth at CES 2019, including the new Osmo Pocket stabilized camera, and will host exciting workshops, hands-on product demonstrations and more. Attendees can find DJI in the South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center, booth #25602.
Smart Controller Expands Pilot Options
The DJI Smart Controller expands the ecosystem of accessories built around DJI’s industry leading drone technology. Using a crisp 5.5”screen built into the controller itself, the Smart Controller allows pilots...

Canon Rumors · Jan 8, 2019

We’re told that the entry-level EOS R camera coming sometime in 2019 will not feature the touch bar, which is quite a polarizing feature on the current Canon EOS R camera.
We suspect that this has been part of the entry-level EOS R plan for a while, and not because the user and media feedback about the touch bar has been mixed.
We don’t think Canon will give up on the feature after one iteration either and we expect to see it in some form on the higher end EOS R body also possibly coming in 2019.
The coming firmware update for the EOS R may correct some of the issues that some users have experienced with the EOS Rs touch bar.

Rogerdodge · Jan 8, 2019

Hi
I wonder if this little issue of mine can be solved.
When I owned a 30D, I seem to recall that I had it set up so that all the focus points that had achieved focus would go red.
This was really useful when photographing butterflies as it would help me to get the camera perpendicular to the wing by getting as many points lit up as possible.
Is this possible on the 7D MkII?
Thanks

yungfat · Jan 8, 2019

Hi folks,

Just wonder whether Canon will stopped develop EF lens line up any time soon?

If yes, perhaps time to jump ship to R or others mirrorless?

Thanks.

Bundu · Jan 8, 2019

Some feedback if you want to use the R on a night drive on an african safari. The best camera for autofocus at night with just the light of a torch or spotlight. I struggled previously and this time I brought a 70-200 iii 2.8 with. It worked excellent with the R. I then used the 400 DO ii 4.0 witch did not work well previously and the same results. The moment you have a bit of light on the subject the focus is aquired almost immediately. With animals as far as 70m away. I would strongly recommend taking an R with on an african safari as you will eventually go on a night drive or two and the R REALLY makes a huge difference. I do not know why. On paper it should not be that much better than the 6dii or 5div but it does. Keeper rate for in focus shots went up from approx 20% to 90% plus. And focus aquisition 4 or 5 times faster.

killswitch · Jan 8, 2019

I just came across this video, and did a quick test on my EOS R. I will be darned, it does work!

Canon Rumors · Jan 7, 2019

Getting information on new firmware updates ahead of time has always been a very big challenge. I assume most firmware development has a soft release date because rushing firmware is never in the best interest of customers.
We’re told that a major functionality firmware update for the Canon EOS R should arrive sometime in the first quarter of 2019. What makes the update “major” and what sort of features are going to be added were not disclosed. It was mentioned that user and media feedback is going to play a major role in future updates for the Canon EOS R and other EOS R bodies.
The source did say that it’s possible a minor bugfix firmware update will precede the major release.
More to come…
The Canon EOS R is available at Adorama

[email protected] · Jan 6, 2019

Hi. At the launch event - if I remember correctly - Canon mentioned a firmware update "...available soon...". Any news?
Thanks, Stefano

itnithand · Jan 6, 2019

I've been using my 80D for around 6 months now. So far I've just been using the 18-55 that I got the camera with. I love to shoot land and seascapes.

I'd like to get into macro photography in the future, but for my first 'nice' lens I want something that's not so specialized. I could even do 2 lenses, but at the moment I'd like something I can really work out, instead of getting a few and getting overwhelmed.
Showbox Tutuapp Vidmate

I've got a budget of around $1400, so I'd love some recommendations.

Canon Rumors · Jan 5, 2019

Power your enterprising vision with Canon PowerShot SX70 HS, the first product supported in 2019
Canon Europe, a world leader in digital imaging solutions, announces the release of its new camera API package, offering a range of resources to developers. The combined EOS Digital software development kit (SDK) and all-new Camera Control API (CCAPI) create unique opportunities for developers and software engineers to take advantage of select Canon cameras and lenses, launching with the PowerShot SX70 HS.

Many developers have already benefited from Canon SDKs, enabling them to integrate Canon cameras and lenses in their solutions and control them remotely, wired via USB. Such applications include photo booths, robotic/automated units, event photography and recording, mass portrait/passport and photogrammetry systems.
The EDSDK benefits will allow users to control Canon...

Canon Rumors · Jan 4, 2019

BCN has released their monthly sales numbers for cameras in Japan for the month of December 2018. Canon continues to dominate the top 20. The Canon EOS M50 continues to be a big seller for Canon, holding down the #3 and #4 spots on the list. The Canon EOS R is sitting in 13th place, one spot ahead of the Canon EOS 6D Mark II.
Canon continues to dominate the Nikon Z 6 and Z 7 cameras with the EOS R, the Z 6 is sitting in 39th spot for the month.
Sony’s full frame mirrorless offerings continue to be the best sellers of the segment, which shouldn’t come as much of a surprise. The A7 III is sitting at #10, which is the best spot for a full frame mirrorless camera.
These sales charts are for Japan only, but they’re very accurate. I haven’t seen similar...

Meatcurry · Jan 4, 2019

Roger Cicala poses on interesting question?-

https://www.lensrentals.com/blog/20...own-comparison-part-ii-the-sony-400mm-f2-8-g/

Berowne · Jan 3, 2019

Uncle Rog took apart the new Sony-Lens: The Great 400mm Teardown Comparison. Part II – The Sony 400mm f2.8 G

Canon Rumors · Jan 3, 2019

We expect to see an RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM announced some time in 2019 as part of the “holy trinity” of f/2.8 zoom lenses for Canon’s EOS R system.
Here’s the first patent for such an optical formula uncovered by Canon News.
US Patent Application 20190004296

Focal length: 72.00 135.00 194.99
F-number: 2.92 2.92 2.92
Half angle of view (deg.): 16.73 9.10 6.33
Image height: 21.64 21.64 21.64
Length of the zoom lens : 172.73 227.50 242.86
BF: 14.38 26.45 39.44

Canon Rumors · Jan 3, 2019

Bryan at The-Digital-Picture has completed his review of the brand new RF 28-70mm f/2L USM for the Canon EOS R. This lens was part of the initial launch of the EOS R system the new RF lens mount. It’s the fastest standard zoom lens ever made for full frame mirrorless cameras. It’s well built, and pretty great optically.
From The-Digital-Picture:
The Canon RF 28-70mm F2 L USM Lens is a large, heavy and expensive lens that is also awesome. Garnering a world’s first on its credit list, this lens brings the f/2 aperture to the extremely useful standard zoom lens. With the RF 28-70mm F2 L Lens in your hand, it is like having a large kit of prime lenses always mounted on the camera. That this single lens may be able to replace a kit of alternative prime lenses makes those three downsides much more tolerable. The image quality provided by this professional-grade, all-around-high-performing...

wockawocka · Jan 2, 2019

As in the title, I've had a little banding due to LED's even when using anti flicker and am wondering if I should set it to disabled. (nothing to test it on here hence asking and also if it has any other benefits like shutter lag, evf lag and so on).

Canon Rumors · Jan 2, 2019

From Irix:
We would like to announce and confirm that there are no issues with Irix lenses, as regards their general operation for the Canon EF mount in their current line-up when used on the Canon EOS R camera, and as released by the Canon Corporation via their Canon EOS R Adapter (Canon EF to Canon EOS R mount).
Thanks to this, it is possible to control the aperture from the camera, information about the distance transmitted to which the lens is focused, and to save full information about the exposure parameters in the EXIF format.

Compatible Irix lenses:

Irix 11mm f/4
Irix 15mm f/2.4
Irix 150mm f/2.8 1:1 Macro

Canon Rumors · Jan 2, 2019

Canon’s 2019 roadmap is not yet clear for us on the camera side of things, but the lens side of things seems to be coming into focus (I see what I did there).
Canon has said themselves that no new EF lenses would be coming in 2019, but we do expect at least one EF-M lens and a few new RF lenses. Canon mentioned at the EOS R announcement that they’re working a series of f/2.8 zoom lenses, which is likely the “holy trinity”.
We’re told that we can expect up to 7 new RF lenses being announced in 2019, though a few may not begin shipping until early 2020.
Rumoured RF lenses for 2019:

RF 16-35mm f/2.8L (or similar)
RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS (or similar)
RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS (or similar)
RF 105mm f/1.4L
RF 85mm f/1.8 IS STM
RF Macro lens
RF non-L kit lens

A wide-angle prime lens is also currently in development, but this source did say that it wasn’t part of the 2019 roadmap, but that can always change when it comes to lenses.
A non-L kit lens for the EOS R is likely in the pipeline...

itnithand · Jan 2, 2019

I am looking at these two models and I am seeing marginal gains on the 5D versus the 6D, but I am seeing a sharp increase in price for the 5D. Is there anyone here who had used both and can tell me if the cost justifies the gain with the 5D.

I really need something that preforms well in low light, saves me time in post, and is easier to use in the field; while not being an investment that takes me months to recoup without any gain in productivity. Showbox Tutuapp Vidmate

One of the features that I am drawn to is the dual pixel focus adjustment that allows me to adjust the focus in post on the 5D. Primarily I get work doing personal shoots and porteaits, some events, and personal projects for myself and others.

Based on that can anyone weigh in on what the best choice for me would be? Either one of these is already a big investment for me based on my current modest set-up.

Don Haines · Jan 1, 2019

What is your first photo of 2019? It does not have to be a good one, or even with a Canon.

I’ll lead off.... taken with (gasp) an iPad

Maximilian · Jan 1, 2019

Happy New Year 2019 and the best wishes to all of you!

This was my perspective shortly before midnight:

Andrew Davies Photography · Jan 1, 2019

OK i want to upgrade my current set up which is two fairly inexpensive light stands with flashgun mounts and two shoot through umbrellas around 30 inch which i use for indoor groups and similar on the odd occasion when needed and very infrequently outdoors so the ability to weigh them down with bags hooks or similar would be good.

these have done me fine over the years but have their issues and want something better quality , currently the light stands are prone to dropping back down with a little pressure so not clamping great and the flashgun connectors are fiddly so would rather have something stronger and easier to get on and off.

Prob looking to spend around 100-250, the wescott umbrellas I have are fine and can be used again.

Any suggestions welcomed

thank you and Happy new year

Wedding Photographer North East & Yorkshire Northumberland & Wedding Photographer Cumbria

killswitch · Jan 1, 2019

Ok, after a lot of back and forth and multiple trips to the local camera store to try out the camera, and compare it side by side with the 5D4, reading up countless reviews and user feedback - I have finally pulled the trigger and placed the order for the EOS R. It will be replacing my trusty 5D3. Anxious to find out if I made the right move or should have waited for the upcoming EOS R body that is rumored to be come in 2019? I was wondering when in 2019 it is coming? Any guesstimate?

I had few questions how other EOS R users customized the following things

1) Mfn Bar
2) Image playback in the viewfinder
3) What settings/mode are you using to track locked subject?
4) What are you guys using for Exposure Compensation? Control ring? I miss the wheel.

SaP34US · Dec 31, 2018

What cameras will be released and when?
Happy New Year

Canon Rumors · Dec 31, 2018

Happy New Year! Voting for the best from Canon in 2018 has finished, and here are the results! I put my picks in parenthesis.
Your favourite new Canon camera of 2018

Canon EOS R 66.4% (CR’s Pick)
Canon EOS M50 23.7%
Canon EOS Rebel T7 3.6%
Canon EOS 4000D 2.4%
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS 2.1%
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS 1.8%

Your favourite new Canon lens of 2018

Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM 20.5%
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM 17.2% (CR’s Pick)
Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM 11.3%
Canon EF 70-200mm...

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