Canon 5D Mark III, EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II

I'm very anxious to see how the R's Bluetooth/wi-fi function will work with the Canon app on my cell phone. We are avid hikers on the Benton MacKaye and Appalachian Trails here in the North Ga Mtns and wouldn't be carrying a bulky laptop but always have a cell phone with us, so am hoping I can set camera to immediately dump full res photos as I take them to my phone, offering both redundancy and ability to immediately text select photos on demand to whomever, providing I'm on a trail section with cell service. Hoping this will be a seamless transition without hiccups, offsetting the one card slot issue and debate. Anyone out there with any experience using the Canon phone app???

Thanks for all the input and suggestions, Rumors posters. Much appreciated.

Canon 5D Mark III, EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II

We’re told that Canon will definitely release an RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS in 2019. We don’t think that is a big secret as Canon has mentioned there are a few f/2.8 zoom lenses coming next year. We also suspect a wide angle f/2.8L zoom is coming as well as an RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS.
The same source says Canon will likely release an EF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS sometime in 2019, possibly as early as May 2019.
There were no details given as to when we could expect an RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS, but suspect it’ll be in the 2nd half of next year.

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New Large Aperture Wide-Angle Prime Lens is the most compact and lightest in its class, with superb sharpness even at F1.4
SAN DIEGO, Sept. 20, 2018 – Sony Electronics, Inc. – a global leader in digital imaging and the world’s largest image sensor manufacturer – has today introduced an exciting new addition to their acclaimed G Master series of full-frame E-mount lenses, a 24mm F1.4 prime lens.
Expertly engineered to deliver best in class performance across all aperture settings, the new FE 24mm F1.4 GM (model SEL24F14GM) utilizes Sony’s most advanced optical technologies to satisfy the needs of the most demanding photographers. The new lens is the most compact and lightweight in its class, measuring approx. 3.0 inches x 3.64 inches and weighing only 15.7 ounces, with a filter diameter of 67mm. Built to meet the strict standards of Sony’s flagship G Master series, the FE 24mm F1.4 GM offers exceptionally high resolution and beautiful bokeh, two qualities...

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The Canon PowerShot SX70 HS has been officially announced by Canon USA.
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Specifications:
With its incredible 65x Optical Zoom, image stabilization of up to 5 stops and 4K video recording, the PowerShot SX70 HS camera has you covered. From fun-filled family moments to once-in-a-lifetime travels and adventures, capture everything including faraway sights, ultra-wide vistas and spectacular, frame-filling, close-up macro shots like never before with a PowerShot SX-series camera. A bright and detailed electronic viewfinder combined with intuitive controls enable you to capture incredible moments as the opportunity presents itself.
Preorder the Canon PowerShot SX70 HS $549



Powerful 65x Optical Zoom.
20.3 Megapixel* CMOS Sensor and DIGIC 8 Image Processor.
4K Video and 4K Time-lapse Movie.
Built-in...

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https://www.dpreview.com/news/7949382627/first-lens-adapters-for-nikon-z-already-appearing

hehe. Including one adapter for PL lenses. Looks like mechanical coupling only, but no electronics?

Recently a list of camera certifications for 2019 got posted.

There are only 3 cameras that "could" be the 7d iii:

the K437 (32 mp dslr)
the K435 (24 mp dslr)
the K436 (24 mp dslr)

It cant be the K437 because there is no way that they are gonna use a 32mp sensor for a high fps sports cam.
And it also cant be the K435 and K436, because they only have 4 batterly level indications (7d series has 6).

Unles im missing something important, this means that there will be NO 7d iii in 2019. That's really depressing, i was looking forward to it.

Alguém aqui fala português?

Anybody here speaks Portuguese?

The Canon PowerShot SX70 HS images and specifications have leaked ahead of the official announcement. This PowerShot has been a long time coming for fans of Canon’s superzooms such as the PowerShot SX60 HS.
Canon PowerShot SX 70 HS Specifications

21mp 1 / 2.3 sensor
65x optical zoom
DIGIC 8
4K video
Wi-Fi · Bluetooth
Size: 127.1 × 90.9 × 116.6 mm
Weight: 610 g

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I have purchased 5 Canon cameras within the past 7 years. I initially purchased a Canon Rebel slr. I then purchased a Canon EOS Rebel and a Canon video cameral which had a hard drive. I later purchased another updated version of the Rebel as a gift and a G9 Power Shot.

The only camera which has not failed and is the slr and the new Rebel which I purchased last year for Christmas. The video camera, first eos rebel and the G9 have completely malfunctioned and quit operating. I have contacted the company and was told that they would be happy to replace the G9 with a refurbished one for $250. I feel that I have been a loyal Canon customer and that they should either repair the G9 which only lasted 15 months as well as the video camera which stopped working in less than 2 years. I feel that they must be having quality control problems and I will not purchase a Canon product again.

My question is has anyone else been having or experienced problems with Canon ?

Sigma is set to announce five new lenses ahead of Photokina according to Nokishita. We’re finally going to see the long rumored 70-200mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sport and a 10x superzoom in the 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 OS HSM Sport.

New Sigma lenses to be announced:

Sigma 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
Sigma 40mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN (Mirrorless cameras)
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sports
Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 OS HSM Sports

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EOS R image quality

Normally I wouldn’t care too much about this, but I saw banding happen very early with the files Jared had for download previously and to see it now also, and not in a structured pattern has me a bit concerned.

I loved my 1dx, but IQ wise the upgrade to the 1dx2 was massive, and I was going to get the EOS R to replace my 1dx2, for many reasons, but seeing this makes me not want it at all....

I’ll probably get shot for posting this, but hey, it’s a concern to me... and to those who are just going to say “expose properly” I know how to do that already. I saw banding in the shots Jared had and it just felt like I hit the limit of the file much earlier than the 1dx2 files...

From the Model Boot Camp at the Indianapolis Live Out Loud Charity Fashion Show fundraiser last month.

Damien at 16 months. Children confirm that there really are angels among us. It was mid-day so the light is especially harsh. Still, that puts no damper on my love for this little guy.
Obsolete 5D Mark III and obsolete EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II.

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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couple shots from shoot with mate's family the other day

Mother and daughter by Tony, on Flickr

Mother and daughter by Tony, on Flickr

https://www.dpreview.com/news/85804...-announces-new-blackmagic-raw-codec-for-video

Harry ?

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.

Same tree stand on margin of high school running track...

1. Fujifilm X-T10 + 56mm f/1.2 APD
2. 5DMII + 50mm f/1.4 USM

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...