whatever happened to the rumors Canon had a competitor to the Sigma/Tamron 150-600, Nikon 200-500 "reasonably" priced zoom coming?

The follow-up for the Canon EOS 7D Mark II has been talked about for the last year or two, with varying degrees of information being passed onto the rumor sites. This has obviously lead to a lot of speculation about the future of the flagship APS-C shooter Canon.
We’re now being told that no EOS 7D Mark III is coming down the pipeline from Canon. Instead, we’re going to see a replacement for the EOS 80D that will move slightly upmarket to cover the prosumer and enthusiast APS-C shooters.
We’re told that there will be an EOS R camera body that will come to replace the EOS 7D Mark II. However, we weren’t told whether or not the replacement would still be APS-C or if we’ll see a full frame camera in its place.

We’ve heard an APS-C EOS R camera body prototype exists, but Canon themselves have said their future is in full frame cameras due to their higher margins and the desires of the marketplace.
Maybe we’ll see two separate “sports” EOS R cameras in the next year or two, one to get...

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With the Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS already announced, it was only a matter of time before an f/4 version of the lens hit the market. This patent shows that Canon is actively working on such a lens.
Unlike the RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS, the f/4 version in this patent appears to show an internal zoom lens design.
Canon RF 70-200mm f/4L:

Focal Length: 72.20mm 130.45mm 194.20mm
F-Number: 4.00 3.95 4.00
Angle of View: 16.68° 9.42° 6.36°
Image Height: 21.64mm 21.64mm 21.64mm
Total Lens Length: 215.54mm 215.54mm 215.54mm
BF: 25.98mm 25.98mm 25.98mm


Additionally, there is also an optical formula for an EF 58mm f/1.4 with what may feature a dual AF motor focus system according to Canon News.
Canon EF 58mm f/1.4

Focal Length 57.79mm
F-Number 1.44
Angle of View 20.52°
Image Height 21.64mm
Total Lens Length 163.89mm
BF 39.99mm

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The Canon RF lens lineup will obviously include more affordable non-L options, and this patent shows Canon is working on such optical formulas.
The back focus on the RF 28mm f/1.8 is really short, which is quite interesting.
Canon RF 28mm f/1.8

Focal length: 28.80mm
F-number: 1.85
Half angle of view: 36.91°
Image height: 21.64mm
Total lens length: 80.30mm
BF: 7.00mm

Canon RF 50mm f/1.8

Focal length: 48.50mm
F-number: 1.85
Half angle of view: 24.04°
Image height: 21.64mm
Total lens length: 95.00mm
BF: 15.80mm

We had previously reported on the possibility of an RF 50mm f/1.8 IS coming sometime in 2019. With the coming IBIS in Canon mirrorless cameras, we may not see IS in these types of lenses to reduce size and weight.

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You can now download firmware v1.2.0 for the Canon EOS R.
Enhancements:

Eye-detection AF

Supports Servo AF when shooting still images.
Now available when shooting movies regardless of “Movie Servo AF” setting.


Small AF Frame Size

Supports Servo AF when shooting still images.
Now available when shooting movies regardless of “Movie Servo AF” setting.



Fixes:

Under certain conditions, the electronic level displayed in the electronic viewfinder did not display properly.
Under certain conditions information displayed in the electronic viewfinder was not properly rotated.
Under certain conditions updating the firmware for the wireless file transmitter, WFT-E7 was not possible...

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Does anyone know if it's considered safe for a camera sensor to take a photo of a welding arc with no special filter? I've seen multiple instances of lasers taking out sensors, and obviously prolonged photos of the sun is a non-no, but does anyone know with welding arcs?

I can say that I have actually done this before with a Rebel T3i. I was too inexperienced with photography to know any better, and I set up the camera on a tripod with it zoomed right in on where I would be welding, and triggered the camera remotely. The photos were really neat, and it doesn't seem like it damaged the camera or sensor, but did I just get lucky? I would love to do this again now that I'm more experienced and could probably take better photos, but is it safe for the camera? (Obviously I know that looking at a welding arc through a DSLR would be dangerous, but I would not be framing the shot at the same time that welding was actually taking place.)

Available to download https://canoncanada.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/1030434

We’re told that the next generation of Canon CMOS image sensors will begin with an all-new 24mp APS-C sensor inside Canon’s next DSLR and EOS M cameras.
What sorts of improvements we’re going to see in the next generation of sensors wasn’t divulged to us, but we’re hoping to see some major advancements from Canon in this area.
Canon is putting resources into updated dual pixel AF, quad pixel AF and stacked image sensors if we go by the patents we’ve seen over the last year or two. APS-C video shooters might also appreciate line skipping being introduced to get rid of the crop. It’d also be nice to get 4K DPAF in these new cameras.
The next ILC cameras from Canon are an EOS 80D replacement as well as an update to the EOS M5. Neither of these cameras can afford to recycle the current 24mp sensor by just adding direct read 4K.
More to come…

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We would like to announce that we have clarified compatibility in general operations(*1) of following Tamron Di & Di II lenses on Canon EOS RP, which was newly released on March 14, 2019, with Canon “Mount Adapter EF-EOS R”.
(*1) Defined to work on existing DSLR cameras
Compatible models (for Canon) for general operations (*2)

SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 (Model A041) for Canon
SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 (Model A032) for Canon
SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 (Model A025) for Canon
SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 (Model A022) for Canon
SP 35mm F/1.8 Di VC USD (Model F012) for Canon
SP 45mm F/1.8 Di VC USD (Model F013) for Canon
SP 85mm F/1.8 Di VC USD (Model F016) for Canon
SP 90mm F/2.8 Di MACRO 1:1 VC USD (Model F017) for Canon
17-35mm F/2.8-4 Di OSD (Model A037) for Canon
70-210mm F/4 Di VC USD (Model A034) for Canon
100-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD (Model A035) for Canon
10-24mm F/3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD (Model B023) for Canon
18-400mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD (Model B028) for...

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The internet seems to be recycling our original post about a 70+mp EOS R camera with IBIS being next EOS R camera to be released.
We haven’t heard anything additional since early March about the next EOS R camera. We were told then that the camera would be 70+mp, have IBIS, two card slots (one being SD), and we’d see the return of the joystick.
It makes a ton of sense for Canon to introduce IBIS on a high-resolution EOS R, as camera stability gains higher importance as you increase megapixels and 70mp+ is a lot of pixels.
On a side note, I’ve experienced a learning curve for getting sharp images from the Leica Q2 and it’s likely down to the doubling of resolution over the original Q. You may have...

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Below are unreleased Canon cameras that have appeared at certification agencies. We expect the PowerShot G3 X Mark II and PowerShot G7 X Mark III to be amongst these cameras. There could also be a follow-up to the EOS M5 and the EOS M100 as well.

PC2355 – (Possibly the PowerShot G3 X Mark II)

Digital camera
made in Japan
Equipped with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.1


PC2358 – (Possibly the EOS M5 Replacement)

Digital camera
Equipped with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.1
Battery: LP-E17? (7.5 Wh)


PC 2366 – (Possibly the PowerShot G7 X Mark III)

Digital camera
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2 loading
Battery: NB-13L
See downloadable WM601 PDF for details on this camera


PC2367 – (Possibly the EOS M100 Replacement)

Digital camera
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2 loading
Battery: LP-E12 (7.2 V 875 mAh)

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Ok, this might be a silly question (forgive my limited understanding of the technical limitation and possibilities of the RF mount). I am curious if RF mount based pancake lenses are technically possible to design with larger than 2.8 aperture? I love the EF 40mm pancake on my EOS R, it just makes the body even more fun to work with (with adapter on ofcourse). I can't imagine how awesome it can feel to use with a native RF mount pancakes on the R bodies. Even if its 2.8 aperture I would buy them right away just because of the compactness suited for travel, photowalks, hiking, etc.

Was there ever a mention of such type of lenses by Canon or even in leaked patents (granted not all patents ends up being made, still) ?

In astrophotography the camera is in use for hours at a time. This means either lots of batteries or an external power supply. Has anyone tried using the RP for extended periods of time? Can you use it while it is plugged into the USB charger?

Thanks for any replies.....

Canon is now listed as "Master of Photography" digital imaging partner, role that Leica held in the past seasons. Thereb this year competitors have been given Canon gear (they have to use the sponsor cameras and lenses, choosing among the available ones).

It looks competitors will use a Canon R, and RF lenses (no hints about other models) - and images will be printed on a Pixma Pro (probably a 100S...). This year, the whole workflow down to printing will be part of the show.

The show too, like last year, will be wholly shot using C300 MKII cameras, and different CN-E and EF lenses. According to Sky, CN-E lenses are preferred for studio shots, while EF ones outside.

A patent geared to video shooters has appeared, and this one shows LED lights being included with the pop-up flash on a DSLR. The LED’s would be on continuously while shooting video, while the flash would be there for still shooting.
This sort of innovation could be good for vloggers and anyone that needs to light up anything close for video when you’re in a pinch.
Japan Patent Application 2019-056787
when using LED which carries out a continuous light as a light source of a lighting system, the measure against the heat which occurs from LED serves as problem. If the measure against heat is not performed sufficiently, LED deteriorates for a short time and there is a possibility that it may become impossible for light volume to be deteriorated or to switch on the light. If it is a lighting system removable to a camera like a Patent document 2, in order to radiate heat in the heat which occurs from LED, it is possible to provide a radiation substrate with a large area, but in...

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After making my first big camera purchase many years ago, I have decided I am well overdue to upgrade from my trusty Canon 7D. Since getting the 7D, I have invested in some glass (Tamron 24-70mm f/2.8 and Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 G2), the second of which I bought a few months ago and love. Got me to thinking that I should probably see what's out there from a body standpoint too.

Seems like some things have changed but that Canon has maybe fallen behind a little of the competition. That said, I am not looking to switch. Plus a lot of these features where they may have fallen behind will be new to me. I think I could talk myself into getting an 80D, 7D Mk II, or 5D Mk IV and feel good about my purchase (I've tried very hard to try and talk myself into a 1D-x but just can't do it for that kind of cash). So my question to the group is, what should I upgrade my 7D to?

Short story:
I primarily like shooting sports/action/candid and am also looking for something that will be a step-up in low light performance. I'd love to get into doing more video so better on that front would be nice to have, but not need to have. The whole "zapping the photos from your camera to your phone via wifi" sounds real cool. Shooting looking mainly at the touchscreen sounds interesting, is it significantly better than going "old school"? All that said, my primary interest is image quality and trying to get as many good, in-focus shots as possible.

Long story:
I run a small website business and in some of my offerings I include photography. I'm not the best when it comes to portrait shots (you'll never see me taking photos for the high school yearbook and battling Olan Mills), but good enough to get the job done. I find much more fulfillment in candid shots.

But my true passion in photography is sports, and over the past couple of years, my daughter's competitive gymnastics events. It is fun to be able to capture the action mid-air with my 7D, but often a challenge in small gyms with not so great lighting. My youngest daughter started dance this year and I am excited to shoot her recitals and get some good shots of her like I do for big sis.

It looks like the 7D Mk II can give me pretty much a better version of what I have at a good value. What am I missing by not having a full frame? Looks like the 5D Mk4 has lower fps, but does it make up for it in image quality? Is the video that much better? If I want to branch out more into photography and be more aggressive in offering that service to businesses, does it make more sense to go for the 5D Mk4? Am I better off just grabbing an 80D for now and waiting a year or two to see what Cannon will have as far as mid-higher tier DSLR offerings? Looks like a 7D Mk III is not in the cards this year

When I got my first Canon Rebel a decade ago, I dove into learning about photography. I then bought the 7D and continued my learning to make the most of my purchase. I would say I kinda "slumped" there for 2 or 3 years, but re-kindled things a year or so ago and the most recent Tamron lens I bought definitely stoked the fire. That purchase was made with one of my new clients in mind, and my current desire to upgrade the 7D is definitely based at least in part on business possibilities. But my kids are only young once, and I want to capture as many beautiful moments as I can.

If you've read this far, I really appreciate you doing so and would love to hear your thoughts on my situation. Thanks!

As soon as I read this patent, I immediately thought of someone. The Canon Rumors community knows who I’m talking about.
This patent covers the optical formula for an EF 50mm f/1.4 with an apodization filter, perhaps this could be part of a new line of “DS” lenses, first started with the RF 85mm f/1.2L DS.
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 Japan Patent Application 2019-056780:

Focal distance 52.43mm
F number 1.49
Field angle 22.42°
Image height 21.64mm
Length of the lens 88.51mm
BF 39.71mm

The goal of this patent is to improve the bokeh of the lens using new apodization technology that Canon has developed.

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Canon has had a pretty busy 2019, and it looks like that’s going to continue if the latest information we’ve received is to be believed.
We’re told that a new “mid-level” DSLR will be coming in 2019, but that it won’t be an EOS 7D Mark III replacement. The obvious thought would be a replacement to the EOS 80D. It has been rumoured in the past that the EOS 80D and EOS 7D Mark II could be amalgamated into one body going forward.
We’re not sure how the APS-C lineup is going to play out at the moment, but it looks like 2019 will bring some clarity.
The second camera we’re told that is coming for sure in 2019 is a replacement to the Canon EOS M5. We’re told this camera will feature an all-new 24mp sensor and would put a larger gap in features between the top of the EOS M lineup and the EOS M50. No information about features was given.
More to come…

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I recently did a photo shoot using two 1Dx II bodies, one with a 24-70 2.8L II and the second with a 70-200 2.8L II. To my surprise, the two bodies produced two different colors which gave my some problems in post getting them to match up. Lighting was the same (I was switching between the bodies without changing lighting) and, in post, tried setting the color temp and tint to the same values. All settings on the bodies were the same. One body produced a decidedly bluer color than the other.

I've often done similar shoots using two 5DIII bodies and didn't notice this issue.

Below are test shots with the two bodies using a RoveLight with a Paul Buff PLM diffused umbrella and the same backdrop from my shoot. For these shots, I used the same 70-200 2.8L II on both bodies.

Has anyone else experienced this issue?

(Yes, I am following up with Canon support on this.)

Sony DRones: ZOMG, the shadows are black! See, if this was shot on an A9 all of that scene would be lit like a football field at high noon!


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Last month it was announced that Canon would be releasing firmware v.1.2.0 for the Canon EOS R sometime in April.
Now, according to the Canon Canada web site, the firmware will be released on April 18, 2019.
Here’s a recap of what v1.2.0 will bring to the EOS R:
Enhancements:

Eye-detection AF

Supports Servo AF when shooting still images.
Now available when shooting movies regardless of “Movie Servo AF” setting.


Small AF Frame Size

Supports Servo...

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I bet the question of how a dead fly inside a Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II affects image quality wasn’t something most of us would have ever seen tested, but alas, the folks at Lensrentals.com decided it was time to answer the query.
From Lensrentals.com:
So, this seems like a good time to do a blog post showing that 1) this big-ass fly had almost no effect on image quality, so that little dust speck you’re frantic about sure doesn’t, and 2) getting flies (or dust) out of a lens is a lengthy and difficult process that takes a long time.
Now I think we all agree that the fly really did need to be removed, but by the time you finish this post, hopefully, you’re going to agree with me that that dust speck in your lens probably is just fine right where it is. Not to mention, I bet there’s a really good chance that if we remove this fly, the...

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EOS Magazine had the chance to interview Mike Burnhill of Canon Europe and discuss the future of the EOS R system as well as DSLRs and lenses.
There are some interesting bits of information throughout the interview as Mr Burnhill discusses the continued need of DSLRs as well as the fact EF lens development is going to continue and we should see some new ones in 2020.
Talking about DSLRs:
AA: Will Canon be introducing more DSLR cameras?
MB: Yes. Canon still sees demand for all sorts of cameras – including DSLR and mirrorless – so we will continue to produce across multiple product lines. We’ve only just phased out the EOS-1 film camera because there were still people buying it in certain markets, and we will see the same with the DSLR cameras.
Mike addresses a question about an APS-C EOS R camera, something we feel is inevitable.
AA: Which brings us onto APS-C with the R system…
MB: Yes, the system could support it, but again it’s not a priority because we have the M, and what we...

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A new report on the series of tubes says that the next EOS R system camera has begun field testing with select Canon photographers. The same report also mentions what we’ve been mentioning for a long while now, that the next EOS R camera will be the high-resolution model with more professional features and somewhat a replacement for the EOS 5DS line of cameras.
Here’s a summary of what we’ve previously heard about high-resolution EOS R camera:

A big bump in resolution over the EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R to 70+ mp. However, there could also be multiple sensor configurations being used for testing.
The joystick makes its first appearance on an EOS R body in place of the touch bar.
Dual card slots, one being SD, the other is unknown at this time.
Will be announced no later than Q1 of 2020.

The report also claims that this EOS R camera will have something to do with the 2020 Olympics, but we think that’s highly unlikely. A high-resolution model may...

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Press Release:
Empowering Users with an Easy Way to Express Themselves, the New Camera Delivers Stunning Photos and 4K Videos in a Lightweight Body
MELVILLE, N.Y., April 10, 2019 – Combining ease-of-use with high-image quality, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today unveiled the EOS Rebel SL3 DSLR camera, the smallest and lightest product within the current EOS lineup. Weighing just 15.84 oz1, the EOS Rebel SL3 offers users a compact system delivering high-resolution images – complete with an APS-C imaging sensor, DIGIC 8 Image Processor and 3.0-inch vari-angle LCD touchscreen as well as 4K video, a first for the EOS Rebel lineup. Compatible with Canon’s full line of interchangeable EF and EF-S lenses, along with the ability to instantly send images to compatible smartphones through Auto Image Transfer via Wi-Fi® connectivity2, the EOS Rebel SL3 is the tool needed to empower aspiring photographers to capture gorgeous shots quickly and easily...

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