I would like to see

1. 5D M5 to go head to head with the D850.

2.7D M3 with much improved AF tracking (matching 1Dx M2)

3. 1Dx M3 (28-30MP, 14 FPS - same buffer speed as the D850)

Probabilities of these

1. Extremely low as described
2. Low
3. non-existent

In other I don't expect to any of these bodies replaced in 2019.

In fact not sure if any of these bodies will be replaced next year though the 7D M2 and 5D M4 are showing their age.

Thoughts?

Hi,

I was wondering if in some recent interviews Canon stated that they will absolutely stay committed to DSLR and EF mount in the future.
I know that Nikon made such a statement when they released their Z6/Z7 cameras. But what about Canon? I'm definitely no into mirrorless market.

Any links or interviews that you could share about this? Thanks.

There is a post in the "rumors" section that when you use back button AF on the R to focus and recompose, the camera will try to refocus after you recompose! Can any R owners comment on this?

I would think that as long as you are in one shot AF mode as opposed to servo, once you lock focus that focus point would hold unless you refocus. I cannot imagine it would refocus on whatever it chooses if you recompose.

I have an M5, and it works just like a DSLR, ie. you can focus and recompose without your selected focus point being over ridden.

Also, is the IS always on when the camera is on, or does it only work when you half push the shutter like on a DSLR? I would hope its not always on....I suspect that would obviously be bad for battery life and also be hard on the AI system in the lens with time.

Thanks for any info, as I am likely going to go ahead and get an R and just want to make sure this is not an issue, since I focus and recompose all the time!

Found at: https://www.dpreview.com/articles/7...be-improved-hint-it-s-all-about-the-operation

Hello,

I am new to the forum. I recently purchased a Canon EOS R with the 24-105 lens. I really like it. It is currently the only camera gear I own. However, I am also interested in acquiring a telephoto lens sometime in the future. I am likely interested in a 70-200 F2.8 or more likely a 100-400 F4-5.6. Do you think I should purchase one of the EF lenses and use an adaptor, or try to "wait it out" for an RF version?

I am happy to wait a little while, but if it takes like 5 years, I don't want to wait that long. I also would like to use an extender (1.4 probably), so I don't know if it would be good to use my EOS R + EF adaptor + extender + 100-400 telephoto.

I'd appreciate your thoughts. I know we don't know what RF lenses canon plans to release in the next few years.

MELVILLE, N.Y., November 1, 2018 – Image sensors are an important driving force behind many of today’s successful brands, ranging from consumer products to industrial solutions. Today, Canon U.S.A, a leader in digital imaging solutions, announces that it is now offering select CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductors) sensor products for sale to the industrial marketplace. Manufacturers, solutions providers and integrators who are searching for advanced components to create their own unique products and solutions can now utilize Canon’s patented technology to help them create these products and solutions and expand their business potential.

“For several decades, Canon has been a leader in developing and manufacturing advanced CMOS sensors with state-of-the-art technologies, which until now, were for exclusive use in Canon products,” said Kazuto Ogawa, president and chief operating officer, Canon U.S.A., Inc. “It was a natural evolution to expand into a new business platform...

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Canon News has uncovered a patent for a new super wide angle RF mount zoom and it looks extremely impressive.
US Patent Application 20180314060 shows an optical formula for an RF 14-21mm f/1.4L. That’s correct… f/1.4!
Both Canon News and I had to read the patent multiple times to make sure we weren’t reading it incorrectly. If Canon wants to do these “look what we can do lenses”, I have no issue just letting them do their thing.
This patent also mentions optical formulas for an RF 16-35mm f/2.8L and an RF 12-20mm f/2L

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AI Sky Enhancer: More Than An Innovation, It’s a Breakthrough
Skylum releases the free update to Luminar and brings the AI Sky Enhancer designed to add detail and drama to the sky with just one slider.
Bellevue, WA – November 1, 2018 — Skylum Software today released the new free update to its award-winning photo editor Luminar and presented the AI Sky Enhancer filter. Developed in the company’s AI Lab, the...

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I was reading a bunch of talk about the conflict with having the M- mount and the R-mount. I was wondering if the XXD (80D) series went mirrorless, what mount do you think they would put on the camera.

Hi,
Since 4 week I use my R every day and I am blow away, what the R can do. But, there are some feature, that I want: So I start to collect features to send to Canon for firmware update. Please give your opinion. Thanks!

My list:
- zebra in live view (highlight clipping, only on image playback)
- to open all feature to set on dial and fn-bar
- spotmetering with AF-point
- exposure compensation till -5 to +5 (now -3 to +3)
- % indication of battery
- Micro AF correction adjustment, as all other DSLR have (sometime the AF is not correct with the RF-lenses).
- antishake symbol, when OIS cannot balance the shake

and now it is you turn: ....

Err 20
Description: A malfunction with the mechanical mechanism has been detected.
Resolution: Turn the power off, then remove and re-install the battery. Then turn the power on again.

Hi
Last saturday doing sports photography my 7DII started intermittingly showing Err 20. I did power off and remove and re-install the battery but it occurred a few times.
I didn't find too much detail on the internet - mainly about the 7D.
It seems it could be the mirror box malfunctioning.

I was wondering if anyone had any experience with this error.
Is it the sort of error that becomes more and more common making the camera inoperable.
I still managed to take about 3000 photos so its not completely broken.

I don't know the shutter count but I'd expect its high.
It's led a busy life (even if I wasn't its biggest fan to begin with - once I accepted its limitations it was a workhorse)

I'm not sure whether to flog it to death or get it repaired.
Have I nothing to lose in flogging it to death at this stage - would I be causing any more damage from a cost of repair perspective.
I'm not sure then whether to get it repaired or not or replace it with something else.
Before mirrorless arrived the ideal replacement (expensive ) would be the 1DX II or another 7DII

Uncle Rog's new Blog-Post: Teardown of the Nikon Z7 Mirrorless Camera

Greetings Andy

Since Max's video got posted and his look like crap, even made the sony look bad at 400% (seriously if you have to go to 400% you should move closer). Potatoes video goes to 500% and both look great.

Wasn't sure what the chances of this happening were.

Thanks!

The-Digital-Picture has completed their review of the RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM for the Canon EOS R system.
Compared to the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II, Bryan found the RF version to be slightly sharper with less linear distortion, but it did show a bit more vignetting.
The RF 24-105mm f/4L IS appears is a great option for an all-purpose lens for your EOS R, especially if you want the native mount.
With this lens, you get an ultra-useful focal length range in a lens sized for comfortable long-term use without creativity-killing fatigue. This lens smoothly focuses very fast with consistently excellent accuracy and the image quality is great with 5-stop image stabilization helping to maintain that desired quality. This lens is well-built, including weather sealing, and is ready for professional-duty use, but it does not cost a fortune. Read the full review
You can buy the...

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Nokishita reports that the recently announced Sigma 40mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art series lens for full frame cameras will be released on November 22, 2018. The Sigma 40mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art series lens was announced alongside 4 other Global Vision lenses ahead of Photokina in September.
Currently, pricing is unknown for this new ART series prime lens but should become available ahead of that November date.
Sigma 40mm f/1.4 DG HSM ART at Adorama

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Mavic 2 Enterprise Brings Aerial Capabilities To Every Professional, With Zoom Imaging, Modular Accessories, Heightened Security Features And Airspace Protection
DJI, the world’s leader in civilian drones and aerial imaging technology, today unveiled the Mavic 2 Enterprise, a portable drone with uniquely powerful features designed for businesses, governments, educators and other professionals who want a reliable everyday tool that helps them do their work better.
Engineered for businesses that seek to transform their operations with drone technology, the Mavic 2 Enterprise features an ultra-compact and foldable design with an array of advanced controls and accessories that extend users’ capabilities during critical operations like firefighting, emergency response, law enforcement, and infrastructure inspections.

”With the Mavic 2 Enterprise, DJI has created a drone that makes powerful technology accessible to every enterprise and revolutionizes how they do their work,” said DJI...

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Hi... I cant find any options to slightly change the evf display... I find it a little too contrasty if that makes sense... am I missing something ?

DCWatch has posted an interview with Canon’s Executive Office for the imaging division at Canon Inc. in Japan. There were a few interesting questions and answers above and beyond what we’ve already heard since the EOS R was launched.
What does The R in EOS R mean? (Google Translated)
The development concept word for this new system is “Reimagine optical excellence.” The letter “R” took the first letter of its first word “Reimagine”. However, in the development stage, various words such as “Revert”, “Reborn”, etc. with “R” flickered with the meaning of “redefining” EOS again “to reactivate”. As a result, we have developed the concept of “Reimagine optical excellence.” And decided to use “R” for both product name and system name. I felt that I could put down the feelings of the development team well.

Asked about EOS M and EOS R and how they fit in the Canon lineup (Google translated)
That’s right. Since EOS R is a...

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Last week Canon released their financials for Q3 of 2018, and it wasn’t the best of quarters for the company. Canon claims that sales were lower than expected as consumers were waiting for Canon’s full frame mirrorless announcement before purchasing other cameras and lenses.
Additionally, the successive announcements made by manufacturers, including Canon, of entering the full-frame mirrorless camera market has led to temporary restrained buying of advanced-amateur models. Compared to the same period last year, during which we launched two new models, our sales declined by 22.4% in the third quarter.
There are some positives, as the Canon EOS M50 continues to be a great seller for Canon and the EOS M lineup.

…… By introducing new products such as the EOS M50, which also realizes user-friendly operation, even for people that are just getting into photography, we continue to post solid results, successfully capturing first-time users of interchangeable-lens cameras.
…… In light of...

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KUVRD (Covered) has launched their second version of the Universal Lens Cap, simply called 2.0. With the introduction of the second iteration, they now offer two different sizes dubbed Micro and Magnum.
The new versions make using the covers easier. The caps now stretch and secure onto your lenses better. The top of the caps come with a “white x”, which you can color code yourself.

The Micro cap is designed for smaller lenses, it starts at 54mm diameter and can stretch all the way up to 76mm. This is the perfect cap for smaller mirrorless lenses...

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Jared Polin has completed his real world review of the Canon EOS R, you can view the 48-minute review above.
For a stills camera, it appears to be a fantastic camera from Canon. Jared thinks you should definitely choose the EOS R over the Canon EOS 6D Mark II and he makes a pretty good argument to choose the EOS R over the EOS 5D Mark IV.
On the video side of things, we know it’s definitely nowhere near as capable as other cameras from Sony, Fuji and Panasonic, but for the casual shooter, it may do just enough.
While it’s not as good as the Sony A7 III, Canon appears to have done a fantastic job on their first iteration of the EOS R system. Mix with that the initial RF mount lens releases, and you really have a compelling system to think about when purchasing a full frame mirrorless camera.

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The most sought-after PowerShot camera, the G7 X series will finally see a mark III version in very early 2019. It’s possible we’ll see the camera come by CES 2019 in January.
We’re told the focus of the camera will definitely be as a premium compact image taker as well as for vlogging on a budget.
4K with DPAF will be featured in the camera, along with a new image sensor, slightly longer zoom range and new ergonomics. A detailed spec list has not yet been shown to us.
We’re told that the PowerShot G9 X may also get a replacement at the same time.

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I wouldn't expect much discounting on the EOS R this soon but if I was in the market for a 5D iv right now, based on what Canon did last yr., I'd probably wait a few weeks for Black Friday promos. Last yr's promo introduced aggressively lower prices and a free grip thrown in to boot. Will be interesting to see what Canon does this yr across all their lines starting on Black Friday. Now, if I just had a pocket full of money!

Hi. Just wondering, has anybody out there ever had any experience with both the Canon EF 70-200 F2.8L IS MK II and MK III lenses? If yes, how do they compare to each other? Was there any improvement in image quality and auto focusing with the newer MK III version over the MK II version?
Thanks.