The successor to the Canon Cinema EOS C500 is expected this fall, and these are the rumored specifications that have been sent to us.
Canon Cinema EOS C500 Mark II Specifications: (Rumored)

Full-frame sensor
RAW internal recording (both 4K and 2K). 4K is up to 60p, 2K up to 120p.
Optional XF-AVC recording in 4:2:2 10 bit (4K up to 60p, 2k up to 120p)
User interchangeable lens mount
Optional modules with EVF, genlock, timecode, 12G-SDI, etc
EF and PL mount available at launch
Power supply with BP-A series batteries, an optional module for V-Mount batteries
Optional module for 4x XLR inputs
Backwards compatibility with EVF-V70, LV-M1 and some other peripherals from previous Cinema EOS cameras
New media usage: CFExpress cards for faster readings and writing speed
WiFi and IP Streaming capabilities

If these specifications are true, Canon is not yet moving to 8K video camera. Which means the...

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why Canon sleeps so hard
Hi I'm a photographer who prints a lot of big sizes so I got out of the 5DSR canon right away I jumped and bought to die for the many Outdated she had. but it was in 2015 Why should I have been stuck for 5 years if an old camera when competitors have more than three years there's much more to offer 2020 Canon does not have any high megapixel camera to offer I feel that canon drives me away strongly to the competitors. will be happy to respond

NYT's Doug Mills is at it again with this pic:



To my eyes (I'd give this a B- level of certainty):


But Sony continues to make inroads in the photojourno slot. Lack of glass is less of a burden at these FLs than it is for sports/wildlife, so I'm not surprised this is happening.

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I noticed the other day that one thing has finally been fixed with EOS R firmware 1.2.0 that has bothered me since day 1.

With the original firmware, if you took a photo using single point AF, played back the photo, and pressed the magnify button with the camera set to "actual size" magnification, it would zoom in to the center of the photo, not the spot where the AF point was. This made it really cumbersome to check focus after taking a photo. I resorted to just double tapping the touch screen in the area where I knew I had focused, which also zooms into whatever spot you tapped in the photo.

This is no longer necessary. With firmware 1.2.0. When you have magnification set to actual size, and use single point AF, the camera zooms right in on where the AF point was when you press the magnification button.

Canon has released new versions of DPP and Picture Style editor, beyond bug fixes and a few new features, support for the recently announced PowerShot and RF lenses have been added.
Changes for Digital Photo Professional 4.10.40 for Windows

Supports PowerShot G5 X Mark II & PowerShot G7 X Mark III.
Supports RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM.
Expands HDR PQ Picture Styles and supports highlight adjustment and shadow adjustment.

Changes for Picture Style Editor 1.22.40 for Windows

Supports PowerShot G5 X Mark II, PowerShot G7 X Mark III.

Download Canon DPP 4.10.40 & Picture Style Editor 1.22.40

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Over the last month or so, there has been a lot of little hints sent our way about new Canon EOS R bodies. There won’t be a new EOS R body announced alongside the EOS 90D, EOS M5 Mark II and EOS M6 Mark II, but we should start hearing more soon after.
We have been told on more than one occasion that the “pro” or “sports” EOS R body will definitely be in photographers hands ahead of next summer’s Olympics in Tokyo. Whether it’s for testing or as an available product is unknown at this time.
There are some other hints that have come our way that we will share in the near future.

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WIth Canon expected to announce new products on or around August 28, 2019, things have started to leak, true or not. It’s expected that at least the Canon EOS M5 will get a replacement, but we’ve seen our first mention of a Canon EOS M6 replacement coming at the same time.
We have received our first mention of new EOS M bodies for the first time in a long time.
Canon EOS M5 Mark II & Canon EOS M6 Mark II:

Internal product name (Project Nacho).
Both cameras will have a similar EVF to the Canon RP.
No crop in 4K video.
Supports high frame rates for slow-motion video.

If both cameras do indeed get EVF’s, then I think form factor will be all that differentiates the two models.
More to come…

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Lensrentals.com continues to release new MTF charts for various prime and zoom lenses. This time, they test 70-200mm f/4 lenses from Canon, Nikon and Sony. The Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM does extremely well.
From Roger:
The conclusions here are pretty simple. If you shoot (or adapt) Canon EF mount lenses the Version II Canon 70-200mm f/4 IS II is excellent. It’s so good that you should only buy the 70-200mm f/2.8 version if you need f/2.8. (Since lots of people want the narrower f/2.8 depth of field for portraits or need all the light they can get for stop-motion action photography, the f/2.8 still will have lots of takers.)...

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I've been looking for more independent testing on each manufacturers AF systems. Mostly comparing accuracy and hit rate in portraiture.
With most major brands developing EYE AF protocols and the technology becoming more refined, does Canon still have a step up on the competition.

From my understanding, one of the tradeoffs of having DPAF is a slight loss in dynamic range (something Canon has really yet to acknowledge in a modern body).

If any one has found testing result or has some experience feel free to voice it.

I've currently done some minor testing of my own on the Fuji X-T3,A7III (R), A9, and Nikon Z6/Z7 vs my personal 5D IV and EOS R.

The biggest thing I can say is Eye AF is extremely convenient. It seems to work the most consistently in the Z6/Z7. The EOS R does a very good job, though does typically lose the eye and reverts back to face (which is still very reliable). I do find that the Sony AF racks a bit too much tending to drop shots a little more. The Fuji one is very... Fuji. Not great, but definitely a nice step forward for their brand.

If this conversation was even 3 years ago, DPAF was miles ahead, but now it just feels like splitting hairs.

Thoughts?

ePhotozine, one of my favourite sites, has just posted the frequency of the top 10 cameras used for their Gallery

1. Canon 7DII, 2. 5DIV, 3 5DIII. The rest of the top 10 are Nikon (led by 4 D500 and 5 D7200) with no Sony or any mirrorless in sight!
That fits in with my anecdotal observations for bird photography. Well done Nikon as well - keep up the competition for DSLRs!

I purchased as EOS RP with RF 24-105 lens and have taken about 2k photos with the combination, mostly on a trip to Iceland that include some time in Reykjavik but was mostly focused on hiking. Previous digital full frame cameras I have used extensively: 5D, 6D, 5DS R. Previous mirrorless cameras I have used extensively: EOS M, EOS M5. To lead things off, I found this to be an outstanding travel/hiking kit. The user experience and image quality was much better than the EOS M and M5. It was a clear upgrade from the 5D and 6D. Although the 5DS R has some advantages, it very much prefer hiking with the EOS RP than the 5DS R (when the focus is hiking, I use a cotton carrier vest for my camera). I did travel with a tripod, but my hiking companions had me lagging far behind if I took the time to set it up for photos. The IS of the EOS RP with RF 24-105 lens combination was great. I was able to get acceptably sharp (for me) photos with 1 sec exposures (example with this post, 32mm, ISO 50, F22, 1 sec). I look forward to trying the RF 24-240 lens when it is available.

Well, my R and the RF 24-105mm f/4L came today and I have had a couple of hours to play around with it. I just want to do a quick list of what I like about it. There really isn't anything for me to not like at this point.

1. The size is a huge improvement over my Olympus M43 (of course). The ergonomics are far better. I've not decided yet whether I like the size of the R better than that of the 5D Mark III yet.
2. I read somewhere that some people are having trouble using their EF 135mm f/2L lenses. I have had no problem and the eye detect works with it as well as with all my other EF lenses.
3. The kit lens (RF 24-105 f/4L) works flawlessly and the focus is tack sharp. The focal length range of this zoom is very handy and I think people will like it for travel. However, f/4 can be a little too slow for my uses as I sometimes have to photograph indoor events (fashion and model boot camps) where I need to try and keep the ISO as low as possible. Most of the time, flash isn't an option because I have nobody to help hold everything or keep the light stands from blowing over. I will probably sell the kit lens to help finance an RF 85mm.
4. Touch and drag work very well.
5. Focus Peaking with my old manual lenses works well.
6. The basic adapter (what I got) fits very tightly. There is no movement at all.
7. IQ is wonderful with my lenses.
8. The neck strap sucks, but we all probably order better ones anyway. This one could be a whole foot longer and it might then be useful.
9. I shoot stills and mostly very slowly, so I had no problems with any lag.
10. The EVF works beautifully.
11. I programmed the control ring on the kit lens to change shutter speed.
12. IQ seems to be a nice step up from my 5D Mark III.
13. I am over the top happy with the flippy touch screen. That is a feature I have missed a lot since going from a 70D to the 5D Mark III.
14. The battery grip for this camera would help it feel more balanced with larger lenses, I think.
15. Two card slots would have been nice.
16. Battery life is good and there are a few things that can be done to increase it. At a typical model boot camp I'll take maybe 800 images. Fashion shows run about 3,000 images. Once the camera is set up like you want it, battery life shouldn't be much of a problem if it ever is at all. Carrying extra batteries doesn't bother me anyway. I already do so with the 5D Mark III.

That's all I have for now. I'm maybe going to sell the RF 24-105mm f/4L kit lens, my 5D Mark III, and EF 24-70mm f/2.8L, to finance faster RF glass. Ideally, I'd like the RF 85mm f/1.2L first, then the RF 28-70 f/2L soon after, but that is all going to take some time. I'll decide what to do in the next week or so. I would have liked to wait for the high MP camera to come out, but I probably am better off investing the difference in the price of the two cameras in lenses, especially since I am just an enthusiast and not making money at this. I'll get a second R later as a backup.

The R is a solid camera, works very well with the EF lenses, and delivers wonderful files. Those are my first impressions. I really like the camera. I have not activated the touch bar for anything yet. Probably won't.

I'll never use the video features.

We’ve been told again that Canon will be announcing new gear at the end of August. Since the availability of new products rarely happens right away, there’s always the possibility of an announcement being delayed into September.
What’s coming?
The Canon EOS 90D received another mention from this source, along with another camera body. If I was to bet on what that second camera would be, I’d wager it’s a new EOS M body. Likely to replace both the EOS M5 and EOS M6.
The same source also said new lenses were coming at the same time. Canon has stated there would be no EF lenses coming 2019. I could see the EOS M getting a new kit lens, as well as the official announcements of the outstanding RF mount lenses, the RF 70-200mm f/2.8L, IS USM, RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM, RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS and RF 85mm f/1.2L DS USM.
More to come…

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As Canon already announced both G5x II and G7x III being available in the beginning of August. I was wondering what would happen to the G3 X.

Will it get an update ?

If so, what kind of specs will it have ?

The G1X Mark III has an APS-C Sensor and DPAF, but no 4k.

I firmly believe right now, that the DIGIC 8 is not capable to handle 4k + DPAF. Thus we will either see a new processor in the 90D or as rumored a Dual DIGIC 8 processor.

As I see the G3 X right now, it has the longest zoom range of all the G Series Powershots of Canon's lineup.

Perhaps, it will be like the RX 100 Mark VI ? ( 'The zoom powershot')

Canon can't put everything into one powershot. Otherwise they will jeopardize their newly announced G5X II and G7 X III.

Here's a list of things they could include imo:

• 4k
• DPAF
• Mic Jack
• Hot shoe
• APC Sensor

Let's suppose they will literally include everything above. (Obviously no 4k 60 + DPAF, are you out of your mind ?)

What would happen to the new G Series cameras ?

Personally, I don't care about 4k. Thus, I recently got myself a G7x II. The autofocus is o k a y.

Hopefully there will be an update for the G3X II with DPAF in it. But as we all know Canon, we'll see an update as early as in 2022.


Who am I joking ?


2025.

In year 2025.

Last week we reported about a patent showing IBIS in a DSLR. We’ve known for quite some time that IBIS was coming to the next EOS R cameras, but that was the first indication that IBIS was also being developed for DSLRs. As always, just because something appears in a patent, doesn’t automatically mean it’ll appear in a released product.
We have been told that Canon will “definitely” bring IBIS to “select” DSLRs in the near future. The source wasn’t sure which camera(s) would be getting IBIS, but the EOS 90D, which is coming in the next couple of months would be a good bet, especially if the EOS 90D is in fact replacing both the EOS 80D and EOS 7D Mark II.
The other upcoming DSLR that should probably get IBIS is the EOS-1D X Mark III, a camera we expect to hear more about in the first half of 2020. Nikon is rumoured to be...

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NIKKEI Asian Review – TOKYO — Canon‘s operating profit is on track to sink 40% this year to slightly over 200 billion yen ($1.85 billion), Nikkei has learned, amid a slowing European economy and slumping chip market.
The Japanese company’s profit for the year ending in December is seen falling roughly 60 billion yen short of its downgraded guidance in April. Sales likely will shrink 6% to a figure above 3.7 trillion yen, off about 100 billion yen from April’s forecast. The full-year projections are expected to be lowered again when Canon presents first-half earnings next week.
Worsening economic conditions in Europe have caused corporate clients to hold off on investments, softening sales of office equipment and other machinery. The depreciation of the euro against the yen also undercut profitability in exports. Read...

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Dpreview Article: "Nikkei reports Canon's profit projections are twice as bad as it anticipated"

The-Digital-Picture has completed their review of the hard-to-come-by Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS III USM.
As with any Canon super-telephoto lens that followed up a classic, we have ourselves a new classic, Canon just knows how to do it.
From The-Digital-Picture
The Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS III is a top-notch wildlife and sports lens created by a company with a long history of delivering best-available camera lenses. This lens is a roll-up of the best-available technology, including the technology utilized in the lens’ design as well as the innovative manufacturing techniques required to make this lens a reality for the professionals who will ultimately rely on it. Read the full review
Adorama finally has stock of the Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS III USM

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Press Release:
NEW YORK — July 16, 2019 — Sony Electronics Inc. today announced the latest addition to its acclaimed Alpha 7R series full-frame mirrorless camera line-up: the extremely versatile, powerful Alpha 7R IV (model ILCE-7RM4).
Sony’s highest resolution full-frame camera ever, the new Alpha 7R IV delivers stunning image quality with high resolution and wide dynamic range while maintaining outstanding focusing performance, high-speed continuous shooting and much, much more.
“We are continuing to drive innovation, break boundaries and redefine the expectations of digital camera performance,” said Neal Manowitz, deputy president of Imaging Product and Solutions Americas at Sony Electronics. “The new Alpha 7R IV combines medium format-level image quality with high-speed shooting, extremely fast focusing and an extensive list of upgrades to design, connectivity and usability. This will allow professional photographers, videographers and all other types of creators...

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We knew there was an announcement coming, and here's what it probably will be for...


I'm curious if surpassing 50 MP will trigger Canon into a development announcement on the 5DS / 5DS R sequel or EOS R high res model.

- A

From Canon USA:
An incorrect battery charger (LC-E17) may be included in some M50 EF-M 15-45mm IS STM Kits.
We would like to offer our sincere apologies to users who have been inconvenienced by this issue.





Support

If you received the LC-E17 battery charger in the EOS M50 EF-M 15-45mm IS STM Kit please contact our Customer Support Center, using the information below. Canon will replace the LC-E17 with the correct battery charger, LC-E12, free of charge.
This information is for residents of the United States and its five territories only. If you do not reside in the USA or its five territories, please contact the Canon Customer Support Center in your region.
If you have not already done so, please register the EOS M50. By registering, we will be able to notify you via email about future announcements.

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I have a Powershot G9XmkII, and was considering converting to IR (720nm). I understand the need to shoot RAW, convert the WB, exchange red/blue channels, etc... and I also understand that a Powershot isn't going to produce the same quality of images as a DSLR with L glass. I thought this might be a fun, reasonably affordable way to be able to shoot IR images without the need for (and hassle) of an IR filter. Any thoughts on this subject? Anybody with experience doing this? Thanks in advance for your helpful comments and suggestions.

All.

Just back from a trekking trip with the RP. We were in Scotland with plenty of wind and rain. What I brought: RP with RRS L-plate + RF 24-105, EF 16-35, EF 100-400 mkii, RF/EF adapter, Monopod (more below on that), Lenscoat RainHood (more below on that), 4 batteries, filters and the usual cards, blower, lens cloth, etc. I used the Flipside Trek 450 AW since I could make this all fit along with layers, raingear, umbrella (the weather kind, not the lighting kind) water and a snack since we were overnighting in B&B's (no tents, etc. needed). Great bag for this purpose, BTW. The camera lived on a Peak Design strap around my neck and shoulder, basically slung along the front of my right hip. Here's what I learned:

-I won't go into the differences between this camera and my 5D iv since it is well discussed but the weight savings were appreciated.
-Using the right edge of the flipscreen to move the focus point as needed along with "back button" focus, I found the AF usually spot on and very quick with both the RF and the EF lenses
-On ECO mode, no issue with battery life that one can't live with. I shut the camera off pretty quickly to avoid the shifting between the screen and the EVF as I carried the camera and to stop the continuous IS. Usually made it through a day with one battery and only rarely needed to switch to a second. Obviously, YMMV depending on what you are shooting.
-Because of the weather and because of the weather sealing (or limited amount of it), the camera spent most of the day in the LensCoat. Maybe just my paranoia, but it worked pretty well to simply slide the pouch open a bit when raising the camera to my eye then pulling the string tight again when dropping it back down to my side. I left the screen "open" to speed up the maneuver rather than flipping it around for each use. Did manage to get a small scratch along the flip screen edge (maybe from a buckle on my pack? ) and think I will look at some of the 3rd party screen protectors out there. But show me a camera that is pristine and it will be a camera that's not being used, IMHO. Maybe next time I'll use my TT harness and carry the camera in front of my chest like I used to do when using a large pack for backpacking and carrying a DSLR.
-I really like having the histogram in the EVF when adjusting the exposure. Interesting to see how often the lights would be blown out just using the meter without the histogram. I know this histogram is based on the in-camera JPEG, but hopefully, as I plow through the post processing, I will see that it makes a difference.
-One surprise, at least to me, is what happens when I use the in-camera HDR. This came in handy in a setting like a cathedral, where the interior is relatively dark but the stained glass is bright. I usually do bracketing and deal with it later, but tried the HDR mode. The in-camera images really seemed to be pretty good BUT when taking the next shots, the device was now set to take JPEG images. I was surprised by this and had to re-set the camera back to RAW each time. So, I tried the in-camera focus bracketing and found the same thing. I guess this can be fixed with a firmware update, but be aware that the camera changes to JPEG with these maneuvers and stays in that setting requiring one to re-establish RAW for subsequent shots. Does the R act like this, as well?
-The 100-400 with the adapter worked very well BUT at 400mm, created a camera-lens combination that was physically a bit long. I have comfortably hand-held this with my 5D iv, but maybe because of the added length of the adapter and the lighter RP, it just seemed harder to keep stable by hand. This surprised me (or is it just that I am aging and can't lift as well?). The monopod did come in handy for this and the RRS bracket proved its worth.
-One big limitation, I found. Don't even try BIF images. The relative imbalance of the RP with the long lens, the built in FPS limits, the limitations of the EVF all made this really difficult compared to my DSLR. Maybe with more practice?

So I just wanted to put this out there. Has anyone else used this camera in these circumstances? Anything I am missing?

All in all, I really like the RP. Depending on what the future brings, I can see a not-yet-released R* replacing my 5D iv down the road when some of these issues are resolved.

Well, I had my heart set on an RP, but after much thought I ended up ordering the R and RF 24-105mm f/4L kit. I am hoping big time that the manual focus guide (those little arrows, not peaking) can be used with my old manual focus Takumars and Mamiya/Sekor lenses. I almost went with the 5D mark IV, but decided on the R instead. If I don't like it, I can always return it for a 5D Mark IV. Just hoping I made the right decision. My main reason for the R over the 5D Mark IV is the prospect of the new RF lenses. I've seen people do some nice work with the old EF 24-105, so the hope is that the RF version will be real nice. Anyway, wish me luck. I had to sell a whole bunch of stuff to get this, including my EF 35mm f/1.4L II and two rifles I hand built myself.