I'm anxiously waiting for the announcement and release of the Canon 90D or the new Canon 80D replacement. Which I know is going to be an amazing camera. We all want canon to bring 4k to the aps-c line up at this price point, though with all the new features we want. I believe it's going to be a DSLR with all the bells and whistles we want, if was a mirror less body it will probably outshine the Canon EOS R. I believe Canon is going to play it safe and make it a mirrored camera that is going to pack a huge punch at an amazing platform that it's going to rise up as the market leader and be the beast that takes over the industry. Let me know your thoughts about the new rumors around the canon 90D and the other new cameras they are coming out with. Also what do you want see in the new canon 80D replacement.

This past week we saw an updated list of new and unreleased Canon gear that has appeared for certifications with various agencies around the globe. As always, the gear in question uses code names and not the regular naming conventions Canon uses. We spoke with some people over the weekend and think we know what most of the new gear is going to be.

Canon DSLRs
The DSLRs are the hardest to figure out at the moment, as there is going to be some changes in how the lineup looks in 2019. While we hope to see a Canon EOS 7D Mark III, we haven’t heard anything that we’d consider reliable. If we go by the certification list below, there is a 32mp DSLR coming that we think is the Canon EOS 80D replacement and not the Canon EOS 7D Mark III. We think that a 32mp sensor would be too much for the speedy APS-C line of cameras. We could be wrong, but the EOS 7D was 18mp and the EOS 7D Mark II...

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Imaging resource had a chance to sit down with Canon engineers to discuss the development of the brand new Canon EOS system.
We cherry-picked a couple of our favourite questions and answers from the interview.
Does AF coverage change with EF-mount lenses?
Since EF-mount lenses used via the adapter are so much further from the sensor surface, it seems likely that they wouldn’t be able to support as large an AF area as native RF-mount ones. I asked, and it turns out this is true. It will vary some based on the specific lens design, but some EF-mount lenses won’t have quite as wide AF coverage as the native ones. Native RF-mount coverage is 100% vertically and 88% horizontally, but some EF-mount lenses will only have 80% horizontal coverage (again, depending on the specific lens design).

Why so many electrical contacts? (In regards to the RF mount)
The engineers didn’t go...

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I was reading another thread that was essentially stating that Canon has epically failed because of its handling of 4K video.

Maybe this is true. But, have been listening to talk about 4K video for a good number of years here on CR. I still haven't seen "the 4K future" happen. On a personal level, my previous cable provider, Comcast, still delivers 720 which is upsampled to get 1080i (we just cancelled, but not because of that, more that the rates kept creeping up yet we were watching more and more of Netflix/Amazon Prime).

While my TVs are still 2K/FHD, I have several tech friends who own 4K tvs. Now and again, I ask them about content and I have yet to hear content as anything more than just sporadic and that most of what they watch is 2K/FHD. I bought a new monitor.....Benq sw2700....not 4K. Also, I am sure many of you know, you need a video card capable of 4K. My computer has a new solid video card in it, which is not 4K.

So...when is this "future proofing" going to become relevant? We have been talking about 4K for what, about 5 years? I am beginning to think Canon, yet again, has it about right.

There are high end professional applications that will want/need 4K, but most of the world is 2K, and will remain there for the foreseeable future.

That is likely a controversial statement. Feel free to debate it (I really do not have a horse in this race), but I actually thought it would be more interesting to poll CR and see how many of us are using 4K either personally or professionally and, if so, how much? You can vote for two entries, of course, I was thinking 1 for personal and 1 vote for your professional use.

BTW...I did look, but if I missed a similar poll, please let me know and I'll take this one down.

The long-awaited Canon Powershot SX70 HS looks to be the next camera announced by Canon. The Canon superzoom compact camera has been wanted for years from lots of shooters out there.
There are no specifications at this time, but they should start leaking out in the near future.

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Don't know if this has been posted already, but it seems Ken Rockwell has added his review? of the RF 50mm F1.2L

There's a rumored FF mirrorless body to be released in 2019 (source: mirrorless rumors). It has 26 megapixels, and that makes me very suspicious.

Given Canon's track record of making people's worst fears come true, as well as their habit of using old sensors, that were mediocre back in their day, in their new bodies (modified 5D IV sensor in EOS R), I wouldn't put it beyond them to reuse the 26 MP 6DII sensor in a new FF body in 2019 (as well as crop the 4K and all the standard missing features).
If they do that, I swear to god Canon...

https://www.dpreview.com/opinion/74...tell-us-about-canon-and-the-rf-mount-s-future

Mr. Butler writes his thoughts on the system

Sorry if I've missed it in the deluge of info, but has anyone seen further details about the EOS R to EF adaptor with the variable ND filter. I can see it for pre-order on a few sites but details are sketchy. For instance, what range of stops does the variable ND offer? Will third parties be able to make filters for it?
I shoot with a 5DSR at the moment and I'm no rush to move to mirrorless but I think this is a genius idea. ND filters that could be used with the 11-24 without having to carry a massive adaptor and dinner plate sized filters would be superb.

Lenstip has reviewed a copy https://www.lenstip.com/index.php?test=obiektywu&test_ob=540
Its resolution is comparable to the the 400mm DO II ± 1.4xTC. The AF is slower, both measured here and from other reports on the net. Some good images have been posted by someone who got an early copy https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/61650731, http://www.pbase.com/lance_b/nikon_500_56pf
Clearly more plasticky but the lens is light. OK Canon, let us have something similar!

Nokishita has released a new list of unreleases Canon gear that has appeared for certification.

K433

Mirrorless camera
Full size
Wi-Fi · Bluetooth installed
Maximum image size of test machine: 6240 x 4160
Probably will be released within 1 year


K435

Single lens reflex camera
APS-C
Wi-Fi · Bluetooth installed
Battery level indication is displayed in 4 levels (same as 9000 D etc.)
Maximum image size of test machine: 6000 × 4000
Probably released in 2019





K436

Single lens reflex camera
APS-C
Wi-Fi · Bluetooth installed
Battery level indication is displayed in 4 levels (same as 9000 D etc.)
Maximum image size of test machine: 6000 × 4000
Probably released in 2019


K437

Single lens reflex camera
Wi-Fi · Bluetooth installed
Battery level indicator is displayed in six levels (same as 5D Mark IV etc.)
Maximum image size of test machine: 6960 × 4640
Probably released in 2019 or later


EC804

Compact digital camera
Wi-Fi · Bluetooth installed...

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Here's the full manual to download. EOS R pdf

I'm very happy reading through this for many reasons, so I'll just post the ONE thing I have an issue with;

Why is it not possible to remove unused shooting modes?

I can choose what to display in the VF with great customization and pick and choose what to hide in basically all other aspects in Play and Shooting mode.
Can anyone provide me with a link to where I can let Canon know this is a function I would very much like.

This new flash announced along with the R camera seems strangely anachronistic. Why would an all new model use the old optical wireless?

Would you buy a used Canon 5D Mark III with a shutter count of 190k for about $1000(canadian dollars), body only, plus battery ?

The body, appears well taken care of and everything looks good. It was used professionally by one owner since new.

I'm wanting to upgrade from crop to full frame and the EF lens line. But given that the shutter is only rated for 150K, I'm not sure about this one. My budget doesn't allow for much more for the body, as I will still need to buy at least one EF lens to start.

I've been holding out on getting another point and shoot ever since we got that rumored spec sheet a few months back. The M50 is plenty portable, but sometimes I need to pack even lighter and I've been waiting for them to drop that G7X Mark III announcement, but I haven't heard/seen anything since. To my knowledge, there are 2 big camera events left this year, and I'm on the verge of being forced (1st world problem) to pick up the G1X MKIII, which isn't as pocketable as my old G7X II was, though the weather-sealing is a plus. Completely unfamiliar with release cycles and the like, and it seems like they already have a DPAF capable 1-inch sensor on the market, so what can we expect based on their history?

Don't need the 4K but the DPAF is something I'd rather not miss out on by picking up another G7X II while waiting if it can be avoided.

Can someone explain this?

https://shop.usa.canon.com/shop/en/...medium=cpc&utm_term={SI:keyword}&utm_content=_Search_Brand_EOS_R_Exact&utm_campaign=B_Cameras_Search_Brand_EOS_Exact&cm_mmc=BI-_-EOS-_-180910Brand%20Paid%20Search-_-eos%20r&Ap=EOS%20Cameras&msclkid=f566d271750e1e0a7b2a89ebf6e33ca0

I read the article referenced in a couple of different threads about the sensor business, the one from Germany. I’m sure most here have read it too. Very interesting.

If true, then Canon will likely be behind Sony in sensor tech for some time.

Having said that, the 5D4 sensor is pretty good IMHO and even on DXO it is really not that far behind.

The sensor in the R looks like the 5d4 sensor in what sure looks like a “6DR”. Coupled with the comments by a Canon exec in another thread here, I wonder if Canon has a new generation hi-res sensor in the works and if that means the next R is a “5DsrR”?

If so, we might even see it in a DSLR AND an R body.

I’m just waiting for either one, but the R sure looks tempting. The only two things stopping me from ordering one right now are the fact that IQ is the same as my 5d4’s and the fact that I need 5d level of weather resistance.

Hopefully the next R is announced fairly soon so we know where they’re going. Since we know Canon is in the FF ML game, they really have nothing to lose by making their roadmap at least a little clear..

Ok, I guess everywhere seems to be quoting dates close to this now, so no big secret.

I'm surprised nobody has noticed this yet, or maybe they have and everyone but me knows that it's not worth paying attention to. Amazon's preorder for the EOS R currently states "This item will be released on October 9, 2018." What does everyone make of this? Are they just pulling a date out of their ass? Everything I've heard is a vague "late October."

Also, something that's a little odd, I can't seem to find the EOS R on their site by searching within the site, only by googling it.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H484HLT/?tag=canorumo-20

Edit: Something else to note... The release date that they quote changes if you choose a camera package that comes with a lens... Choosing the 50mm says it will not be released until October 25. Choosing the 35mm and the 28-70 say they will not be released until December 20. These dates seem oddly specific and very spread out to be something they just randomly came up with... I dunno.

Hello fellow CR friends, I know here are a quite a few wildlife interested people, heavily invested in quality gear, and I count on you and your valuable insight.

Which of these two systems would you recommend for shooting wildlife with long lenses (Canon 600mm f4L IS II, 200-400 f4L IS... and also smaller lenses like 100-400 L IS II)
Feel free to elaborate and vote!



Option 1. Really Right Stuff FR-91-QR (or B91-QR) LARGE FLASH RING WITH ORBITING TILT MOUNT (270-310 USD)

combined with

FA-QREX2: TELESCOPING FLASH EXTENDER (an additional 130 USD)


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Option 2. Wimberley F-1Telephoto Combo Flash Bracket (196 USD)

combined with

Wimberley Module 6 M-6 Extension Post, 5" (43 USD)

Confusing times. I have been updating my DSLR within days of it being launched. This has worked well for me as I get good price for my used gear and the difference to update is not much.
With mirrorless coming which will take over anytime now, I am so confused if I should update immediately. The introduced mirrorless has advantages but my 1dx2 and 5d4 are better at almost everything that matter to me.
I know if I do not sell my DSLR's now, their prices will keep falling. I guess I will not update in near future. Will run my DSLR for next 10 years and only then update to mirrorless which would have evolved perfectly by then.
The DSLR's by then will be worthless in market so I would keep them as memory... Does anyone else feel the same? What is the approach you taking?

The-Digital-Picture has done a quick image quality comparison between the brand new Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM and the Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM. The image quality of the RF 50mm f/1.2L USM looks astonishing and blows away its EF counterpart.
The new RF 50mm f/1.2L USM is a big jump in price, but it looks like it may be worth it.
Check out the image comparison at The-Digital-Picture | Preorder the Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM

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You can now preorder Aurora HDR 2019, the world’s most popular HDR software. When you preorder, you qualify for a ton of bonus content.
Preorder Aurora HDR 2019 now for bonus content!

About Aurora HDR 2019:
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Skylum’s developers tested thousands of bracketed shots through a neural network, and used the results to develop the technology needed for creating incredible HDR photographs – whether it’s real estate, landscape...

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Hi Guys!
Some questions on the new stuff from Canon.

• Do you know, if the RF version of the 24-105 is optically better than the EF II version? Should I sell the EF 24-105 II and fetch the RF version?
• Do you know, if I can use the 52mm polarizer from my 500mm II in the drop in filter of the variable ND-Filter? (If I buy the expensive variable ND), or is the filterholder sold seperatly too?
• The BG-E22 ist quite pricy eek 329 Euros. Much more than the 5D Mark IV Batterygrip. Does it offer something additional, besides the grip/buttons and the second battery?

Thank you a lot

Daniela

Hi
Randomly came across this video and will like to share with everyone who has doubts about third party lens working with EOS R
apparently through this video, there is no issues with Sigma (my guess is tamron) will be as good as well


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Ordered mine from B&H at 12:01...
I generally start my usage planning while awaiting delivery. Hope that is a short wait!
Has anyone discovered a pre-release PDF of the EOS R manuals?