NAB 2019 takes place in April of 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The show generally showcases the Cinema EOS lineup, but very rarely the stills camera products, outside of the EOS-1D C from many years ago.
We’re told that Canon will be showcasing the advances in its 8K offerings for the trade show, though no 8K products are going to be “officially announced” until later in 2019. Canon has shown off their 8K offerings at the Canon EXPO in 2015, as well as at NAB 2016 & NAB 2017. However, the NAB 2019 show will bring us a clearer picture of Canon’s plans we’re told.
We have been told that the follow-up to the Cinema EOS C300 Mark II will have an 8K option of some kind, but not to expect the camera until late 2019 at the earliest.
Canon has admitted in the past that they were late to the 4K revolution and that they wouldn’t make the same mistake when it comes to 8K. We expect to...

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Hey gang,

I usually shoot the R (and previously the 5D3) at a local bar with musicians, iso 800-1600, f4 shutter 160 with a F2.8 24-70 MK2. Rarely have AF lock issues. Swapped it out with a faster F2 135 for a few shots, switching to F2 for DOF. Same location and subject as my f2.8 24-72. The R was having problems locking, flaying everywhere! IT was a faster lens than my 24-70 and yet it had problems locking the same subject, same location.

Any ideas or similar experience? thanks peeps!

Hey gang,

sorry for the basic noob-sounding question. Had a flash compensation brain fail so I figure let me hit up the group:

I shoot new Canon R (Formally on 5d3) with the remote canon st-e3-rt controlling 5 canon 600 EX-RT mark1 speedlights.

Camera is on manual, F4, 160 shutter, iso 800.. shooting musicians in a bar. Flashes are dialed in manual each, 1/8 tp 1/16 power, all with a light meter, groups A-E individually. Lens is at F4, its a f2.8 24-70.

On occasion, a solo singer goes up, I can get closer, and I'd like to switch to ether the F2 135 of f1.4 50... so in other words, keep the camera at 160, iso 800 (Since the ambient is dailed in) but the lens at f1.4 to get the DOF.

I would like to gang the speed lights down 3 stops to f1.4. I hit the +/_ on the speed light remote thinking I'm taking the various group A-E (all manually dialed in) down 3 stops and nothing! No change!

This is what I got from the electronic manual:

GR — GROUP MODE: DIFFERENT FLASH MODE FOR EACH GROUP
The mode is available only on EOS cameras released since 2012 (such as the EOS-1D X, EOS 5D Mark III, EOS 6D, and Rebel T4i). GR mode is best suited to advanced photographers who have experience in multiple flash lighting. You can set a different flash mode for each firing group, up to a maximum of five groups (A/B/C/D/E). The available modes include:
• ETTL / ETTL II
• Manual
• Auto external flash metering
1. Perform the initial flash setup described above.
2. Press the ST-E3-RT’s MODE button until <Gr> appears in the upper-left of the LCD panel.
3. Assign each receiver unit to a firing group (A, B, C, D, or E).
4. Set the flash mode for each firing group on the sender unit.
a. While <MENU 1> shows on the LCD, press Fn Button 3 <GR>, then turn the Select Dial to highlight a group.
b. Press Fn Button 2 <* MODE>. Each press selects a flash mode (E-TTL, M, or Ext.A> for that receiver group.
c. Repeat step b to set the flash mode for each additional group.
5. Set the flash output or flash exposure compensation amount.
a. While a firing group is selected, press Fn Button 3 <* ±> to highlight the analog scale for flash exposure compensation (E-TTL or Ext.A modes) or manual flash power (M mode).
b. Turn the Select Dial to adjust the flash exposure scale that corresponds to the flash mode, then press the Select/Set Button.
c. If you press Fn Button 2 <* ±> when <Menu 1> is on the LCD, you can set flash exposure compensation for all firing groups (E-TTL and Ext.A only).
d. Repeat to set the flash function of any remaining groups
e. Press Fn Button 4 to return to the shoot-ready state.

I highlighted in Red what I think my problem is: I have to be in ETTL or Ext.A only.

I'm in Manual.

Since each flash has a discreet power setting, it breaks the heart that you can't "Gang" them together and take the group down 3 stops. I would have to individually take them down.

Again, the ambient light is dialed in to be under espoused by over a stop using the shutter and iso. I use the F stop for DOF, F4 giving me a good wide group DOF at 24mm but also good isolation ability at 70mm. Pity that when I swap to the F1.4 prime for DOF that I can't do a global adjustment.

The only thing I can think of is taking the iso down 3 stops from 800 to 100, thus reducing the camera's sensitivity but that keeps the light ratio the same.

Any thoughts? thanks!

I had seen that it was possible to charge the EOS R from a USB-C powerbank (see Amanda Woolsey on YouTube), but hadn't seen anywhere that showed that you could charge the EOS R from a MacBook Pro's USB-C port. Apologies if this is already known, but I didn't see it in any Google searches.

I connected my camera to download photos, then turned it off while still connected and the charging symbol appeared. See Login to view embedded media
I'm pretty happy with this, because it allows me to travel even lighter - no battery charger or other adapter. Shoot during the day, charge overnight, which is a common usage scenario for me.

EDIT: P13 of this says that you shouldn't https://www.canonrumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/EOS-R-PDF-Specifications.pdf , but many of the resources I've seen said you couldn't charge in another way. Having it plugged in via USB-C to a computer, though, is a pretty thing to do, so I wonder what will happen? I'll keep an eye out for problems and report back if I find any.

After years, here is the review that i waiting

Been waiting for a deal on this lens?? Here it is, today only at B&H $549.00. This lens almost brings this much used on Ebay. Better get it while you can. Link: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/find/d...7F969C13C1E1352BC659D4B88F9566D4BC113901B7F9A

Been waiting for a bargain on the Sigma 18-35mm F1.8????? Well, take a look at B&H, who is having a one day sale on it for an unbelievable price of only $549.00. Here's the link:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/find/d...7F969C13C1E1352BC659D4B88F9566D4BC113901B7F9A

The next photokina will take place in May 2020
Imaging industry and Koelnmesse decide on a new starting point for the new annual cycle
Following a successful photokina 2018, the German Photo Industry Association (PIV), as conceptual sponsor of the trade fair, and the event’s organiser Koelnmesse have agreed not to organise the next leading global trade fair in May 2019, as initially planned, but in May 2020. From Wednesday 27 May 2020 to Saturday 30 May 2020, all the market leaders in the imaging industry are expected once again in Cologne. The decision to postpone the start of the announced annual cycle by one year is intended to give all participants the opportunity to further develop the new concept for photokina and to tap into new target groups among exhibitors and visitors in order to heighten the status of the trade fair as a global platform for the photography and imaging industry.

“photokina 2018 clearly exceeded our already optimistic expectations with...

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The great folks at Lensrentals.com have compiled their list of the most popular rental gear for 2018. Canon is well represented on the list along with Sony.

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Sennheiser G3 Wireless Mic Kit -Freq A...

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I have to confess that as of right now I am a N**** shooter!

But before you put me up against the wall please hear me out and possibly help me.

I currently have a D7100 DX (crop sensor) and want to upgrade to full frame.

I do not have any real money invested in the N**** full frame lenses so a switch to either brand is a possibility. Obviously before I pull the trigger I want to be sure I am doing the right thing. At age 63 this will probably be my last purchase.

Because both companies are new to mirrorless I am reluctant to be one of their guinea pigs and have decided to stay with DSLR versions.

I know a little bit about Canon, more about N*****, and so far the 5D MK IV looks the business.
What I would like to know is what Canon models are current?

My preferred genre is portraits but I also love landscapes and do a bit of wild life, the odd bit of street and generally muck about.

TIA
Lawrence

Imaging industry and Koelnmesse decide on new starting point for the new annual cycle

Following a successful photokina 2018, the German Photo Industry Association (PIV), as conceptual sponsor of the trade fair, and the event's organiser Koelnmesse have agreed not to organise the next leading global trade fair in May 2019, as initially planned, but in May 2020. From Wednesday 27 May 2020 to Saturday 30 May 2020, all the market leaders in the imaging industry are expected once again in Cologne. The decision to postpone the start of the announced annual cycle by one year is intended to give all participants the opportunity to further develop the new concept for photokina and to tap into new target groups among exhibitors and visitors in order to heighten the status of the trade fair as a global platform for the photography and imaging industry.

How many people who have used the would agree with Heaton's assessment of the camera?

Have any of you use the EOS R for landscape photography?

STOLEN GEAR!!!!
Friends. If someone tries to sell you this or if you find it anywhere please inform me. I will be grateful.
Canon 1DX2 - 58211000006
Canon 35mm f2 IS USM - 110003050
Canon 35mm II f/1.4 - 4300000278
Canon 85mm IS f/1.4 - 5800000530
Canon 70-300mm II - 5501100741
Canon 180mm Macro - 3003456

I recently purchased a Canon ST-E3-RT, and I have two questions about using it with my old 1Dmk4

1.
The ST-E3-RT manual says I should cut back the sync speed on the 1D4, and that there is NO high speed sync on the 1D4, but when I try the ST-E3-RT and a remote 600ex2 with the 1D4, it seems to work fine on the full sync speed, and also seems to work fine on high speed sync.

Is Canon just being conservative, or is there a problem I am not seeing??

2.
Is there any way to make the zoom on the 600ex2 work if the flash is being triggered remotely by the ST-E3-RT?
The flash will auto zoom with the lens if it is mounted on the camera, but I can't make the flash zoom work with the ST-E3-RT.

I searched the forum for this, but could not find an answer----

Thanks!!

Don

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EOS R + Nikon Z make change later?

Hi,

To all Canon EOS R users: how is your experience using EF lenses on the R camera so far? Does the camera display focus distance information with EF lenses as it does with RF lenses? What about lens aberrations correction? I am especially curious about Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L and EF 85 f/1.4L IS on the R camera.

It looks like Sony has no intention of resting on the laurels with sensor development. A leaked spec sheet seems to show a 36mp full frame sensor capable of shooting 480fps in 4K is coming soon. Might this be for a Sony A7S III camera body some time in 2019?
This spec sheet hasn’t been officially released by Sony as of yet, so there’s a slight possibility that it’s fake. Though we don’t think so.
The spec list is in the gallery below.

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It looks like Sigma is continuing to work on wide angle lenses for full frame cameras. A recent patent application shows an optical formula for a 12mm f/2.8 Art series lens for full frame cameras.


Sigma 12mm f/2.8 Art Specifications:



Focal length: 12.42mm
F number: 2.93
Angle of view: 120.49
Image height: 21.63mm
Lens length: 169.4mm



Sigma doesn’t have any fear of making lenses with similar focal lengths and speeds, so it wouldn’t surprise me to see this patent actually become a product in the near future.

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It looks like Canon is developing its own speedbooster for EF lenses on the EF-M mount.
Canon News uncovered a patent last week that showed Canon was looking at a new EOS M adapter, and again this week, a new patent showing the concept in more detail has emerged.
Japan Patent Application 2018-189864:
This patent application is for a converter that takes EF lenses and reduces the focal length and decreases the aperture all at once.
The example in this patent applications shows a 50mm f/1.4 lens (full frame) with a back focus of 39.80 (EF full frame) and converts the lens to a 40mm f/1.2 with an image height of 13.66 and an 18mm back focus, which would work for EOS M cameras.
If Canon is indeed going to keep the EOS M line around, developing a speedbooster for the system would be quite a nice addition to the lineup.

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Adorama has the Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS for $269 (Reg $549) today only via Adorama daily deals.
This would make a great all-purpose superzoom for your APS-C Canon DSLR or mirrorless camera (with adapter).
Key Features


Lens Mount: Canon EOS
Zoom Focal Length: 18-250mm Lens
Image Stabilization Type: Yes (OS)
Lens Format: APS-C / DX
Maximum Aperture: f/3.5-6.3
Special Features: Aspherical
Lens Type: Macro SLR Lens, Wide Angle to Telephoto Zoom SLR Lens
Lens Series: Sigma DC Series

Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS $269 (Reg $549)

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The diffractive optics related patents continue to appear from Canon. This time we get a patent that covers both a 300mm f/2.8 DO and a 400mm f/2.8 DO.
We think a slew of diffractive optics super telephotos are on the way for the RF mount and these two optical formulas may find their way to the RF mount in 2020. Perhaps alongside an EOS R version of the EOS-1D X Mark II.
As Canon News points out, the back focus on a super telephoto lens is quite large, so these could easily be RF mount lenses.

Japan Patent Application 2018-189878
Focal distance: 392.58
F number:2.91
A half field angle: 3.15
Image height: 21.64
Length of the lens: 363.53
BF: 59.15
Focal distance: 293.40
F number: 2.91
a half field angle: 4.22
Image height: 21.64
length of the lens: 274.00
BF: 59.35

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Any way to allow the body to fire with a dumb adapter on the EF adapter?

(New York, New York) November 28, 2018 – ROKINON has introduced its new Special Performance (SP) 35mm f/1.2 Full Frame Lens for Canon EF mount. Designed for professional and advanced amateur Canon users, it joins the ROKINON SP 14mm f/2.4, SP 50mm f/1.2, and SP 85mm f/1.2 lenses.

This premium quality prime lens yields extraordinary image quality for 50-megapixel photos and 8K (8192 x 4320) video productions. It features a moderately wide angle of view with Full Frame Canon DSLRs and works as a “normal” lens with APS-C sensor models. Delivering superb optical performance even wide open, the impressively bright f/1.2 aperture and nine blade diaphragm provide selective focus control, beautiful bokeh, and starburst effects. It is a perfect lens choice for capturing a broad range of subjects in vivid colors and exceptional high-resolution images such as nightscapes, portraits, architecture, and anything in difficult lighting conditions.
The optical design of the ROKINON SP 35mm F1.2...

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Just added a 6D to my 7D (both M ii's) and followed some recommendations to look for tutorials on YouTube to figure out some of the different features on my new camera. Nearly every one assumed that this was my first camera ever. So are there videos out there that assume I know that Tv affects my DOF and shutter speed lets me freeze motion and goes directly to things that will be more useful to a non-beginner? I swear, one more mention of "this is the shutter button" and I will not be responsible for my reaction.