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ahsanford · Oct 25, 2017

And PB's chief Chris Gampat has jumped the shark for the 97th time:
https://www.thephoblographer.com/2017/10/25/sony-a7r-iii-pretty-much-new-canon-5d/

This is the rosest of rose-colored glasses, even for Chris.

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Canon Rumors · Oct 25, 2017

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<p><em>Newly designed smartphone printer provides high quality images in square format; improved app offers new features for greater artistic expression</em></p>
<p><strong>Valhalla, N.Y., October 24, 2017 </strong>– <a href="http://www.fujifilmusa.com/products/instax/index.html"><strong>FUJIFILM North America Corporation</strong></a> is excited to announce the new <strong>INSTAX SHARE™ SP-3 SQ</strong> printer, the latest line in the instax SHARE series of printers that can print photos taken with a smartphone on INSTAX SQUARE film. The SP-3 is an expansion of the INSTAX product line to give users even more ways to get creative with their instant pictures that can be shared in an instant, both in-person and online with <strong>#myinstax</strong>.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=SHARE%20SP-3&N=0&InitialSearch=yes&sts=ma&Top+Nav-Search=&BI=2466&KBID=3296&KWID=EZ">Preorder from B&H Photo</a></strong></p>
<p><strong>Square Format Provides More Artistic Potential

</strong>The square format has been widely popular among smartphone users. With a 1:1 aspect ratio, this format is an effective artistic style and a long-standing favorite among photography lovers. Recent years have seen a rise in the sharing of square photos on social media platforms, such as Instagram, with users putting great care into every step of the process, from composition to editing and processing. With the SP-3, users can print beautiful, high quality square images in just 13 seconds to be used in DIY crafts, to decorate with or to give as a gift.</p>
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<p><strong>Updated SHARE App Allows for Greater Creativity

</strong>The new and improved <strong>SHARE app</strong> comes with additional features, making every step easier and more fun. Users can print up to 9 photos on one sheet using the “Collage Template”, a feature enabled by the square format of the SP-3, or use “My Template” to add text to printed photos. “My Template” comes with 11 templates ranging from magazine covers to CD jackets. Users can also adjust the color and size of text. The end result is a stylish print that users will be proud to display and share. Additionally, the app’s display screens have been designed to make the entire process easy for novice users. The app can be downloaded from Google Play on Android devices or from the App Store on iPhones free of charge.</p>
<p><strong>“Hashtag Print” Feature

</strong>In addition to Instagram and Facebook, the app is compatible with Dropbox, Google Photos and Flickr. Through the “Hashtag Print” option, users can access Instagram directly through the app and select images under a chosen hashtag. This function makes it easy for users to find the photos they want and print them with ease, perfect for printing a collection of photos from any event where guests use a hashtag, like a wedding or party.</p>

<p><strong>Sleek Design

</strong>The SP-3 comes in white or black with a sleek, sophisticated look. The printer is also compact and lightweight with a sharp, multi-sided structure. The SP-3 is suitable in a wide range of situations.</p>
<p>This product is the latest in Fujifilm’s ongoing plan to share the inherent joy of taking, printing, displaying and sharing photos to expand the world of the instax instant photo system, allowing users to enjoy instant photos by printing photos that they have taken with their smartphone.</p>
<p><strong>Instax SHARE SP-3 Key Features:</strong></p>
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<li>Available in White and Black body colors.</li>
<li>Create instax photos by printing images from iPhones and Android phones via the instax SHARE app.</li>
<li>Printing is also compatible directly from X Series digital cameras to the SP-3.</li>
<li>High-resolution images with print pixels of 800 x 800 dots and 318 dpi to show detailed gradations and facial expressions of a full-length portrait, character or objects clearly.</li>
<li>Printing time of just 13 seconds.</li>
<li>Printing capacity of up to 160 prints per battery charge.</li>
<li>Comes with image Intelligence, proprietary image processing technology that automatically sets the optimum brightness during printing.</li>
<li>New Templates added to the instax SHARE app:
<ol>
<li>My Template – A template function where users can add text as desired and adjust the text color, size and darkness by moving sliders left and right, broadening the range of photo styles available to them.</li>
<li>Collage Template – A template function allowing users to print 2-9 photos together on one sheet to print a collection of memories from a special day or to tie together photos with a particular theme.</li>
<li>Split Template – Transform one picture into multiple instax photos. This allows all kinds of unique photo styles, such as dividing a beautiful landscape across two instax photos to make one big print.</li>
<li>SNS Template – Template for printing images that were uploaded to a social networking service (SNS). This social media-linked printing feature allows users to include their profile photo or number of likes in the photo.</li>
<li>Real Time Template – When the “Real Time Template” is selected and a photo is taken, the date, place, weather, temperature, and humidity are indicated in the frame, making it great for travel photos or watching your child grow.</li>
</ol>
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<p><strong>Availability and Pricing

</strong>The new <strong>INSTAX SHARE SP-3 SQ</strong> will be available in November 2017 for <strong>USD $199.95 </strong>and <strong>CAD $249.99</strong>. Instax SQUARE film is sold separately for <strong>USD $16.99 </strong>and <strong>CAD $15.99</strong>.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=SHARE%20SP-3&N=0&InitialSearch=yes&sts=ma&Top+Nav-Search=&BI=2466&KBID=3296&KWID=EZ">Preorder from B&H Photo</a></strong></p>
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Canon Rumors · Oct 25, 2017

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<em>New E-mount FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS Standard Zoom Delivers Serious Still and Video Performance with Compact Design</em></p>
<p><strong>NEW YORK, Oct. 25, 2017 –</strong> Sony Electronics, a worldwide leader in digital imaging and the world’s largest image sensor manufacturer, has today introduced the latest addition to their expanding full-frame E-mount lens lineup, the FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS Standard Zoom (model SEL24105G).</p>
<p>The new full-frame lens covers the commonly used 24 to 105mm focal length range, delivering outstanding G Lens™ imaging performance with the most lightweight design in its class1, maximizing its versatility and usability. Therefore, the FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS can be used for versatile shooting such as landscape, portrait, wedding and so on. This lens also features fast, precise and quiet autofocus capabilities in both still and video shooting, making it an ideal complement for Sony’s extensive lineup of E-mount cameras.</p>
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<p><strong>High Optical Performance and Outstanding Resolution</strong>

Sony’s new FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS lens delivers excellent corner-to-corner sharpness throughout the entirety of its zoom range, while also producing beautifully rendered ‘bokeh’ or background defocus at all focal lengths.</p>
<p>This high image quality is made possible thanks to its advanced optical design featuring four aspherical lens elements, two of which are high precision AA (advanced aspherical) lenses. There are also three strategically located ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements that work in combination with the aforementioned aspherical lens elements to minimize chromatic aberration and ensure the ultimate resolution is captured.</p>
<p>The lens also has Sony’s original Nano AR coating to minimize flare and ghosting, and utilizes a circular aperture to ensure it delivers high quality bokeh that is consistent for all Sony’s G series.</p>
<p><strong>Compact, Lightweight Design and Shooting Flexibility</strong>

The new FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS lens weighs in at approximately 663 grams (23.4 oz), making it the lightest lens in its class<sup>1</sup>. When combined with one of Sony’s compact E-mount bodies, it gives photographers and videographers a far more mobile, manageable camera system that greatly increases their shooting flexibility.</p>


<p>In addition to the compact design and versatile 24-105mm focal length, the new lens has a minimum focus distance of 1.25ft, allowing for impressive close up detail. It also includes built-in optical image stabilization to make it easier to produce sharp, blur-free images when shooting handheld.</p>
<p><strong>Highly Advanced and Accurate AutoFocus</strong>

In order to keep up with fast-moving subjects, the new standard zoom lens features a DDSSM (Direct Drive SSM) system that is capable of rapid positioning of the lens’ focus groups with high accuracy and very minimal noise. This advanced system combined with a constant F4 aperture at all focal lengths makes the SEL24105G an excellent choice for both still and video shooting.</p>
<p>Further adding to its versatility, the new standard zoom lens also features a customizable focus hold button, a dust and moisture resistant design<sup>2</sup> and a fluorine coating on the front element to help minimize dust, water, oil and other contaminants.</p>
<p><strong>Pricing and Availability</strong>

The new FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS Standard Zoom Lens will ship this November for about $1,300 US and $1,700 CA.</p>
<p><strong>Sony Announces Development of New G Master™ 400mm F2.8 Super-Telephoto Full-Frame E-mount Lens</strong></p>
<p><em>Launching in Summer 2018</em></p>
<p><strong>NEW YORK, Oct. 25, 2017 –</strong> Sony Electronics, a worldwide leader in digital imaging and the world’s largest image sensor manufacturer, has today announced the development of the long-awaited FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS Super-Telephoto lens, with a target launch date in Summer 2018.</p>
<p>The new lens will feature the incredible high-resolution and spectacularly beautiful bokeh of Sony’s acclaimed line of flagship G Master™ series lenses, while also offering a far-reaching 400mm focal length and F2.8 large aperture. This combination will deliver a new elevated shooting experience for all professional sports, news and wildlife photographers looking to capture all of the decisive moments with higher image quality.</p>
<p>Sony will continue to evolve their lens lineup in order to meet the demands of all types of photographers, videographers and multi-media creators, with many different offerings to maximize the power of the innovative α™ camera lineup.</p>
<p>Additional details and specifications on the new FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS Super-Telephoto Lens will be released at a later date.</p>
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eoren1 · Oct 25, 2017

I realize threads like this can devolve quickly but looking for advice from other Canon users.

Background: Been shooting a dSLR since Canon 350D that I bought 12 years ago. Moved to the 50D (had tried out Nikon at that point but muscle memory was all backwards). Now on 5DmkIII that I bought when it came out. Lenses: 17-40/4, 24-105/4, 70-200/4, 35/2 IS (edit: corrected), 100/2
Shoot landscapes/seascapes and sell prints. Self published book of images in its second printing. Haven't spent a dime since the MkIII so have enough saved to pay for new camera/lenses.
Also shoot 10 and 12 year old kids playing sports - indoor basketball, dance as well as lacrosse, soccer

With the Sony a7Riii specs now official, I have to admit to being very intrigued - especially with their 24-105 which is my workhorse lens.

Things I wish I had with my Canon are a bigger sensor with more DR (I print 20x30+ not infrequently and have to enlarge in software before sending to the lab). I briefly considered the 5DS R but FPS was way too low for kids sports. My 5D mk III is barely able to catch decisive moments in faster sports.

Other benefits (on paper) of the Sony - eye focus (awesome if it works reliably), better AF than the mkIII, lighter weight (1 lb less with the 24-105 respectively).

I love my Canon 35/2 IS (edit: corrected) and have favored a lighter kit as you can see above and am happy with the lenses overall.

The Sony 12-24 lens and the 100-400 get impressive reviews and, with the new 24-105, would greatly increase my range.

I frankly don't see much development along these lines in the Canon and, as noted above, have been with them for over a decade. I would not pre-order a Sony and will absolutely wait for real world reviews

Really appreciate your thoughts on this. Hope this is an appropriate thread to start.

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Sony specs if haven't seen them:
Innovative Full-frame Mirrorless Model Offers 42.4 MP High-Resolution, 10 fps Continuous Shooting, Fast and Precise AF Performance in a Compact Body

35mm Full-Frame 42.4 MP Back-Illuminated Exmor R™ CMOS Image Sensor with Evolved Image Processing
Continuous Shooting at up to 10 fps with either Silent Shooting or Mechanical Shutter and full Auto Focus/Auto Exposure tracking
399 phase-detection AF points covering 68% of image area, 425 contrast AF points and approximately 2 times more effective Eye AF
5-axis optical in-body image stabilization with a 5.5 step shutter speed advantage
High Resolution 4K Movie Shooting with full pixel readout and no pixel binning
Completely redesigned for professionals, including upgraded Auto Focus, Dual SD Card Slots, Extended Battery Life, SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.1 Gen 1) USB Type-C™ Terminal and more
Compact, Lightweight body at only 23 oz

xps · Oct 25, 2017

The new Sony Alpha 7RIII is announced:
- A lot of improvements , but now really "big bump" in specs like MP.

Cited from the Sony alpha Rumor site:

"A7rIII key specs (via ThePhoBlographer):

BSI 42.2 MP full frame sensor same sensor
4K HDR video
ISO 100 to 32000
10fps
14 bit raw for everything including continuous shooting
5 axis stabilization to 5.5 stops
Physical dimensions are identical to the Sony a7r II
All the new stuff is inside with the exception of the Joystick from the Sony a9
15 stops of dynamic range due to the processor of the camera. This is only at low resolution but they’re not sure how high of an ISO that will extend to
Autofocus from a9
Eye AF operates at double the speed
No optical low pass filter
Highest picture quality of any camera they’ve made
Low vibration shutter, completely new shutter
Bionz X processor
Raw compressed buffer at 87 photos and uncompressed is 28
Pixel shift multi shooting to capture more color.
399 phase detection AF points
Contrast AF points: 425
68% of the sensor area covered with AF points
2x faster autofocus than the previous camera
Subject tracking performance has doubled in effectiveness
Touch functions on the screen: AF-on, multi selector and anti-flicker
Fast AF and exposure tracking at 10fps
8fps shooting continuous Live View
Full HD video at 120p
4K video at 24p and 30p
USB 3.1
Dust and moisture resistant
Two card slots
3.69 million dot OLED tru-finder
The A9 battery
PC sync port
You can externally power the camera via USB
No mirror shock no shutter shock and silent shooting
10fps no black out. At 8fps there is momentary blackout
No time lapse mode
$3,199.99 in market at end of November
Europe pricing about 3500€

Some hot new A7rIII features:

The α7R III can capture outstanding 4K high resolution motion images with 5K (15MP) oversampling, as well as a new HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma) image configuration file,
Support real-time HDR workflow, can capture a wide dynamic range of high-precision fresh dynamic images, no color gradient processing.
In the α7R III on the new pixel conversion multiple shooting mode, make full use of the fuselage 5-axis anti-shake function, to achieve high-resolution images. In this mode, the camera moves in 1 pixel increments and shoots four separate pixel moving images, containing a total of about $ 99.44 million pixel data. The four images can be synthesized and processed using the software from the new Imaging Edge Intelligent Imaging Application Center. This mode allows for higher resolution and color accuracy of still images, which are more ideal for shooting themes with complex details and colors for architecture, artwork, or other still life."

and Dpreview adds an article too: https://www.dpreview.com/news/3426999280/sony-a7r-iii-promises-faster-bursts-better-focusing-and-longer-battery-life

rrcphoto · Oct 24, 2017

Canon today posted their 3rd quarter results, and the numbers are pretty good. It is Canon's 3rd consecutive quarter of YoY sales and profit growth starting from Q1, first time in 7 years.

Canon showed sales growth overall gaining 27% from 3rd quarter 2016, and Op Profit gaining 101% since the 3rd quarter 2016.

On the imaging front, both sales and operating profit gained from YoY 3rd quarter 2016, however, the total number of units sold dropped by 5%. Which is most likely low considering that last year, for the 3rd quarter they had limited competition because of the Sony Kumamoto earthquake that affected sensors over the vast majority of the industry.

For interchangeable-lens cameras, the rate of market contraction, primarily in developed countries, continue to slow down. Against this backdrop, our sales, which were relatively high in the same period last year due to the earthquake, were down 5% to 1.31 million units, which was better than we expected.
In our lineup, we increased sales of the EOS 6D Mark II, a new competitively priced model within our range of interchangeable-lens cameras featuring full-frame sensors. This camera has been highly rated not only for significant improvement in such basic features as AF, but also for being able to offer this in a camera that is both compact and lightweight. As for the compact camera market, which continues to recover from the earthquake, we posted strong sales of such premium models as the G9X Mark II, which offers excellent portability. Additionally, as our sales were at a low level due to the earthquake in the same quarter last year, our unit sales in the third quarter of this year showed an increase of 13% to 850 thousand.

For the more longer term outlook, Canon expects more of the same, a slight increase in unit sales from the prior projection and still slightly under what they sold last year, as a result of the Kumamoto earthquake.

For the full-year, we raised our projection for interchangeable-lens cameras by 200 thousand units, as we posted better than expected results in the third quarter. We now expect sales to be down 3% to 5.5 million units.
One of the reasons for the revision was due to an increase in demand for high-quality images, particularly from smartphone users who use social media. Interchangeable-lens cameras, which are user-friendly and offer enhanced network capabilities that meet this demand, are leading to the acquisition of new users. As a result, our entry-class models have performed beyond our expectations. On top of this, sales of our new models that mainly target advanced-amateurs were also better than expected.
We also reflected this situation into our market projection, which is now projected it to be down 1% to 11.4 million units.

Interestingly according to Canon, they expect to see the ILC market overall essentially stabilize at around 11.4 million units with Canon having a 48% market share in total ILC units.

http://www.canonnews.com/canon-posts-dramatic-gains-for-the-3rd-quarter-2017

Don Haines · Oct 24, 2017

I have a 6D2 and an iPad. I wanted to use the iPad to remotely control the camera and to be able to pull pictures off of the camera.... These are my observations.

My first step was to download the Canon Connect app to my iPad.... easy!

Turn Bluetooth on in both devices and give a name to the camera.... easy!

Connect the camera to the iPad through Bluetooth... easy!

At this point, you are connected, and when you try to do anything with the Canon Control app, you get a message that you are not connected through WiFi..... In other words, what is the use of connecting to the camera through Bluetooth, if you can not do anything? Why can you not use the Canon Control app over Bluetooth? ? ? Have I screwed up or missed some setting?

So I enable WiFi on the camera and connect. A fairly easy process.... and note that the camera is providing a SSID and the iPad connects to the camera. This means that it will work "way out in the middle of nowhere" where you do not have other WiFi to connect through. Canon got that one right.....

With WiFi enabled, you can control the camera, but not fully. It works, there is a minimum of shutter lag, you can touch the screen for focus. It is good, but could have been better. I expect that as time goes on, Canon's WiFi interface will improve.... and this could mean firmware updates in the future.

Another thing I was disappointed with in the Bluetooth is the lack of ability to connect to a Bluetooth speaker (headphones) or a Bluetooth microphone..... The lack of a headphone jack on the 6D2 sucks, but it would be so easy to connect to a Bluetooth speaker or headphones, and they are everywhere. (I have a pair on my head as I type this)

I will attempt to test out the range for WiFi tethering tonight..... anyone have some practical experience/observations?

Canon Rumors · Oct 24, 2017

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<li>The following press release is <a href="https://www.sigma-photo.co.jp/new/2017/10/24/1749/">Google Translated from Sigma Japan</a></li>
<li>You can see a breakdown of features and specifications<a href="https://www.sigma-global.com/jp/lenses/cas/product/contemporary/c_16_14/"> here</a>.</li>
<li>Sigma also has a medium telephoto lens for mirrorless <a href="https://www.sigma-global.com/jp/lenses/cas/product/popups/35mm-equivalent_chart/">in development</a>.</li>
<li>It doesn’t look like Canon’s EF-M mount is of any interest to Sigma at this time.</li>
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<strong>SIGMA CORPORATION</strong> (President: Kazuhito Yamaki) announces the development of high-performance large aperture wide lens SIGMA 16 mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary which compatibilizes F1.4 and compactness.</p>


<p>SIGMA 16 mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary is the first interchangeable lens for Sony E Mount’s APS-C mirrorless camera, equivalent to 24 mm f / 1.4 in terms of 35 mm format (for Micro Four Thirds, 32 mm F1 .4 equivalent). Mirror-less camera user is a long-awaited large aperture wide-angle lens.</p>
<p>Adopting a number of special lenses in a luxurious lens configuration comparable to interchangeable lenses for full size single lens reflex cameras. While fully utilizing the latest optical design technology, it fully compatible with camera aberration correction function. Suppresses various aberrations, achieving high resolution from aperture opening. In addition, by adopting optical design and stepping motor suitable for movie AF, natural focus work by autofocus is possible. It also has a simple dust and drip-proof mechanism such as sealing of the mounting part.</p>
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Canon Rumors · Oct 23, 2017

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<p>A few weeks ago<a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/sigma-to-announce-new-lens-ahead-of-the-pdn-photoplus-expo-beginning-on-october-26-2017/"> Sigma announced that they would be announcing a new lens</a>, and it looks like the 16mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary is going to be it.</p>
<p>We assumed it would be a new 70-200 f/2.8 DG OS sport, but for the moment, that appears to be coming at a later date.</p>
<p>I suspect we’ll see an announcement for the 16mm f/1.4 DC some time this week.</p>


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Canon Rumors · Oct 23, 2017

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<p><a href="https://twitter.com/nokishita_c/status/922323815450910720">According to Nokishita</a>, the brand new Tamron 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 Di VC USD that <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/tamron-announces-the-development-of-the-100-400mm-f4-5-6-3-di-vc-usd-zoom-lens-model-a035/">Tamron announced was under development last month</a>, will apparently be available or preorder on October 26, 2017.</p>

<p>We don’t know pricing yet, but I suspect it will come in around the $799 price tag that the Sigma’s 100-400 f/4.5-5.6 DG OS comes in at.</p>
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CanonGuy · Oct 23, 2017

I am a 5d3 and 6d user. The bodies were due for an upgrade but I wasn't sold on 5d4/6d2. After taking a hard look at d850 and a7rii I finally ended up buying a 5d4 today

Just couldn't make myself sell my huge lens collection and buy new ones :'(

I feel like I am defeated. But I am absolutely at the edge of my tolerence limit. if Canon doesn't step up the game, this is positively going to be my last Canon body. I bought 5d4 but I am not a happy camper.

Sorry I had to rant a little as I am too sad tonight lol. Now back to exploring my new toy

H. Jones · Oct 22, 2017

So I probably already know the answer to this, but wanted to get some opinions on the shutter of my 1DX Mark II.

Both images taken at ISO 100, 1/8000 sec,with no lens, aimed an empty sky at 14 FPS.

Shutter count for the camera is about 169,000 clicks in the year I've had it, which makes me somewhat disappointed that this came up so quickly.

An interesting note to this, the shading on the bottom of the first frame only ever occurs at the first photo in a burst and the rest all look like the second frame consistently until a new burst starts. It's only even noticeable above 1/4000 sec, and below that is really a non-issue.

I realized this has been happening since at least June of this year if not before, but I didn't think much of it until today I was shooting some wide-aperture portraits in broad daylight and it really stood out to me.

Is this a sign of shutter failure approaching, or just a laggy shutter? I just had to send my 5D Mark III in to Canon after the focus joystick broke, so I'm not really in the mood to send another camera in, and I don't really use 1/8000th of a second enough to be too bothered by it right now, but if it's likely to put my 1DX out of service randomly, I'd rather have it out of service on my own time than in the middle of a job.

dolina · Oct 22, 2017

Are you looking to buy a camera to complement your smartphone but dont know what to get? Then read on!

If size & weight are important and you have no plans to buy a 2nd lens then a point & shoot with a large image sensor like those found in a Four Thirds, APS-C, Full frame camera may be of interest to you.

Large image sensor allows for better image quality than any and all smartphones.

Their built-in lens tends to have faster f-number than the kit lens of mirrorless or dSLRs.

They also have WiFi, Bluetooth and NFC to complement and connect to your smartphone.

Listed below are some of these cameras that are smaller & weigh less than their mirrorless counterpart. These are accurate as of the date of this posting.

Full Frame
- Leica Q (Type 116) < looks like a Leica M camera but with auto focus and auto aperture
- Sony RX1R II
- Sony RX1R
- Sony RX1

APS-C
- Fujifilm X100F
- Ricoh GR II
- Canon G1 Mark III
- Fujifilm X70
- Leica X-U (Typ 113)

Four Thirds
- Leica D-LUX (Typ 109)
- Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100

Another option that offers higher utility may be buying a flagship phone like a Google Pixel 2 or iPhone 8.

You may leave your new camera at home but never your phone.

The best camera you can ever own is the one with you always.

Canon Rumors · Oct 22, 2017

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<p>The TH Swiss company would like to announce the expansion of its range of Irix accessories with the Edge 100 series filter system. Among new products, there will be a versatile holder – the IFH-100 – with dedicated adapters and a wide choice of 100x100mm and 100x150mm filters.</p>
<p><strong>The Irix Edge IFH-100 filter holder

</strong>The Irix IFH-100 is a universal filter holder designed for size 100mm filters. Its lightweight compact construction and bayonet adapter are created especially for the Irix 15mm f/2.4 lens, allowing the use of two filters at the same time without any vignetting effect. The construction of the filter holder base on the removable adapters allows for quick and easily attachment to the lens, along with free rotation around the optical axis when using the graduated or polarizing filters.</p>
<p>The ability to use removable adapters with thread diameters from 67mm to 82mm means that the holder can be used with lenses produced by Irix in the future, along with other brands. Each adapter has an additional thread for attaching the cap to the lens.</p>
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<p>The filter holder is made of an aluminium alloy, which guarantees the high strength and stiffness of its structure. This has enabled to get an extremely compact size while keeping wide functionality, along with an aesthetic design together with the whole Irix product line. It is worth mentioning that the IFH-100 is the lightest holder of its class. The front surface of the filter holder is covered with a light-absorbing velvet fabric that blocks access to the side light, what is especially important when using high density optical ND filters.</p>
<p><strong>The Irix Edge 100 filters</strong>

With the introduction of the IFH-100 filter holder, the Edge 100 series filters will also be available in two formats. The first, size 100×150, will contain gradual filters with a soft and hard transition, and also a reversed gradual filter dedicated to taking pictures of sunrises and sunsets. These rectangular filters will be available in ND4, ND8 and ND16 versions. In the square format, Neutral Density filters with densities ND32, ND128, ND1000, ND1000K will be available for the 100x100mm, along with a polarizing filter. There are future plans by the manufacturer to introduce filters which reduce light pollution.</p>
<p>Edge 100 series filters have a thickness of 2mm and are made from high quality optical glass which is also used in the production of the optical elements in lenses. Filters are coated on both sides with an anti-reflective nano-coating to keep high contrast and natural colours in pictures. The additional water and oil repellent coating also ensures easy cleaning of the surface.</p>

<p><strong>The premiere at Photo Plus Expo 2017</strong>

The Edge series will be available at the Irix booth (No.929) during the Photo Plus Expo in New York City on October 26-28, 2017.</p>
<p>The full range of new Irix Edge accessories, along with pricing and availability information, will be published in the near future.</p>

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ehouli · Oct 21, 2017

Hi there!

Yesterday I received a couple of LP-E6N Batteries and noticed something wasn't right. They charged ok, the camera gives battery info and everything seems fine. But externally... I'm leaving a couple of pictures, one of the is the original that came with my camera and the other is one that I received.

What do you think? I'm not telling yet which one is since I don't want to bias the answers in any way.

haggie · Oct 21, 2017

Is a replacement for the Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM likely in the near future?
It has not been mentioned in any 'roadmap' or other rumor I could find.

I wanted my first Ultra-Wide Angle (UWA) lens for architecture (buildings) and landscapes for quite some time, so I bought the EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM quite shortly after it came out in 2014. I have been using it more and more as I grew familiar with the possibilities and the peculiarities of this particular focus range.

I am not dissatisfied with the images it produces. Especially when the price of the EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM is taken into account.

What I miss most when working with the EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM UWA lens is the lack of a distance scale.
I often find myself in need to just check the focus when using a (very) wide angle lens as AF is not (and cannot) always be correct in this focal range.
Like any STM lens, the EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM has no distance scale. So the method of checking focus with the help of the distance scale does not work here. And the thing is that I (have to) use that quite a lot in comparable situations with my ring-type EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM.

The above made me think that a newer version of the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM could be the ideal UWA lens for me.
The present version of this lens was introduced in 2004. This is more than 13 years ago, which means that its technology is around 14 to 15 years old.

I would prefer the 'new one' to have a bit better IQ in terms of edge sharpness, less vignetting and less CA.
These latter wishes will no doubt not be easy to fullfill. For FF bodies an UWA zoom lens with good IQ is complex and expensive. For the APS-C format it could be smaller, less complex and therefore less expensive.

Some additional thoughts:
- IS would be a nice feature, but no real requirement for me.
- I would like a bit more range than I have now, like 10 to 24 mm. But this should definitely NOT come at the expense of IQ.

The EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM shows that fairly good IQ and even a decent IS can be produced at a low price for the APS-C format.
A newly designed UWA zoom lens with a range of 10 to 22 or 24 mm with a ring-type USM and with a bit better IQ than the present version should therefore be possible.
But will it?

ahsanford · Oct 20, 2017

http://en.irixlens.com/press-centre/irix-presents-its-edge-100-filter-system

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alvarow · Oct 19, 2017

Hello... is there a proper o se a best way to store your lenses? Say on a shelf... standing over the capped mount side down? Or standing over the front cap mount side up?

How about when transporting, say in a shoulder bag, which side up?

Or doesn’t matter? Or matters only for certain lenses (heavier ones)?

What’s your take?

Thanks

Canon Rumors · Oct 19, 2017

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<em>Canon U.S.A. Launches Bold New Expedited Service at PhotoPlus EXPO 2017</em></p>
<p><strong>MELVILLE, N.Y., October 19, 2017</strong> – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, continues its mission to deliver industry-leading speed and quality of service offered through Canon Professional Services (CPS), its award-winning service and support program for professional photographers. CPS Platinum members will now enjoy next-day service, with equipment serviced and shipped the business day after an estimate is approved. For repairs that will take longer, Canon will offer next-day loaner equipment. In addition, CPS Gold members’ benefits will now be enhanced with two-day service turnaround.<sup>1</sup></p>
<p>“For professional photographers, sending equipment in for service can mean lost income while their gear is being repaired, and we are committed to do everything in our power to minimize their downtime,” noted Yuichi Ishizuka, president and COO, Canon U.S.A., Inc. “Canon has long been delivering fast, high-quality service and customer satisfaction, and this bold new level of performance sends a clear message to photographers that we remain dedicated to providing professional-level service and support.”</p>
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<p>This next-day service will officially launch at PhotoPlus Expo 2017 in the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City, Oct. 26-28, 2017, where Canon U.S.A. is showcasing its latest in digital imaging products for photographers of all skill levels, in addition to hosting educational seminars from booth #121. At the Expo, Canon Professional Services will once again host its always-popular CPS Lounge where Platinum, Gold, and Cinema CPS members can have their Canon equipment (up-to-two current Professional DSLR bodies or lenses)<sup>2</sup> cleaned and checked during Expo hours from Thursday, Oct. 26, through Saturday, Oct. 28, in <strong>Room 2D12.</strong></p>
<p><strong>CPS Lounge Hours during PhotoPlus Expo 2017:</strong></p>
<p>Oct. 26: 9:00 AM-6:00 PM

Oct. 27: 9:00 AM-6:00 PM

Oct. 28: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM (equipment pickup only, no new items accepted)</p>
<p>In the Canon booth, attendees can observe factory-trained technicians performing Canon maintenance service, highlighting Canon’s commitment to providing world-class service and support for professionals. For more information on the Canon CPS program, including the new service times, please visit the CPS web page at: <a href="http://www.cps.usa.canon.com/" target="blank"><b><u>www.cps.usa.canon.com</u></b></a>. For more information on Canon maintenance service, including a list of eligible products, visit <a href="https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/support/self-help-center/canon-maintenance-service" target="blank"><u><b>usa.canon.com/maintenance</b></u></a>.</p>
<p><strong>Canon Products at the PhotoPlus EXPO</strong></p>
<p>Also at the booth, will be the tradeshow debut of the brand-new Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III, Canon’s first PowerShot Digital Camera to feature an APS-C CMOS Sensor and Canon’s revolutionary Dual-Pixel CMOS Auto Focus. As always, PhotoPlus Expo attendees will have the opportunity to touch and try Canon’s wide array of digital imaging solutions, including the recently announced EOS 6D Mark II DSLR Camera, EOS M100 Digital Camera and EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM lens. The booth will also feature the full line of Canon EOS and PowerShot Digital Cameras, EF Lenses, imagePROGRAF PRO, PIXMA PRO, PIXMA and SELPHY printers and REALiS projectors.</p>
<p><strong>Officially Licensed Merchandise from Canon</strong></p>
<p>Canon will also showcase its line of “Canon Gear,” available for purchase to visitors of the Canon booth. This line will feature a collection of officially licensed Canon merchandise, including miniature Canon model cameras, Canon-branded thermal water bottles and backpacks, collectible photographer teddy bears and much more. The full line of Canon Gear is scheduled to be available for purchase on October 26 at shop.usa.canon.com.</p>
<p><strong>Canon Education and Galleries at PhotoPlus EXPO</strong></p>
<p>The main stage in the booth will feature presentations from several Canon Explorers of Light (schedule subject to change), including one of the newest members of the program, Barbara Davidson, who will make her debut as a Canon Explorer of Light at PhotoPlus Expo. For the complete speaking schedule, please see below.</p>
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<p align="center"><b>Thursday, Oct. 26</b></p>
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<p align="center"><b>Friday, Oct. 27</b></p>
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<p align="center"><b>Peter Hurley</b></p>
<p align="center"> “The Need For Speed…Lights”</p>
<p align="center"><i>Live Shoot</i></p>
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<p align="center"><b>Joel Grimes</b></p>


<p align="center">EF Tilt-Shift Lenses</p>
<p align="center">“Tilt-shift Portraits”</p>
<p align="center"><i>Live Shoot</i></p>
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<p align="center"><b>Michele Celentano</b></p>
<p align="center"> “Family Photos Start to Finish”</p>
<p align="center"><i>Live Shoot</i></p>
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<p align="center"><b>Barbara Davidson</b></p>
<p align="center"> “On Location in India with the Canon EOS M5”</p>
<p align="center"><i>Lecture</i></p>
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<p align="center"><b>Roberto Valenzuela</b></p>
<p align="center">“Make it Speedy! Speedlite Techniques on The Go”</p>
<p align="center"><i>Live Shoot</i></p>
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<p align="center"><b>Rick Sammon</b></p>
<p align="center">EF Telephoto Lenses/</p>
<p align="center">M Series</p>
<p align="center">“Wildlife Photography with Canon EOS”</p>
<p align="center"><i>Lecture</i></p>
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<p align="center"><b>Stephen Johnson</b></p>
<p align="center">“The Craft of Photograph”</p>
<p align="center"><i>Lecture</i></p>
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<p align="center"><b>Lindsay Adler</b></p>
<p align="center">Macro Lenses</p>
<p align="center">“Macro Fashion Art”</p>
<p align="center"><i>Live Shoot</i></p>
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<p align="center"><b>Barbara Davidson</b></p>
<p align="center"> “Covering Conflict and Tragedy”</p>
<p align="center"><i>Lecture</i></p>
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<p align="center"><b>Lindsay Adler</b></p>
<p align="center"> “In-camera Creativity”</p>
<p align="center"><i>Live Shoot</i></p>
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<p align="center"><b>Sue Bryce</b></p>
<p align="center">“Portrait Posing”</p>
<p align="center"><i>Live Shoot</i></p>
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<p align="center"><b>Roberto Valenzuela</b></p>
<p align="center">“Fail Proof Posing Techniques”</p>
<p align="center"><i>Lecture</i></p>
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<p align="center"><b>David Bergman</b></p>
<p align="center"> “Rock  & Roll Portraits”</p>
<p align="center"><i>Live Shoot</i></p>
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<p align="center"><b>Jeremy Cowart</b></p>
<p align="center">“Be The Light”</p>
<p align="center"><i>Lecture</i></p>
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<p align="center"><b>David Bergman</b></p>
<p align="center"> “Top Twenty Two-Minute Tips”</p>
<p align="center"><i>Lecture</i></p>
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<p align="center"><b>Sue Bryce</b></p>
<p align="center"> “One Light Portraits”</p>
<p align="center"><i>Live Shoot</i></p>
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<p align="center"><b>Michele Celentano</b></p>
<p align="center"> “Portrait Posing”</p>
<p align="center"><i>Live Shoot</i></p>
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<p align="center"><b>George Lepp</b></p>
<p align="center">“Creative Wildlife Portraits”</p>
<p align="center"><i>Live Shoot</i></p>
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<p align="center"><b>George Lepp</b></p>
<p align="center"> “Canon Macro and Techniques”</p>
<p align="center"><i>Live Shoot</i></p>
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<p align="center"><b>Peter Hurley</b></p>
<p align="center"> “Shabanging Lenses for Headshots”</p>
<p align="center"><i>Live Shoot</i></p>
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<p>Enjoy a taste of the Canon Live Learning experience with free 45-minute sessions on the show floor. The sessions will have something for everyone—including portraits, lighting, macro, action and more. Each session features hands-on training by a pro photographer, inspiring subjects to capture, sample gear to try, a free print and a tote full of Canon swag. Space is limited to eight students per session; register here: learn.usa.canon.com/resources/articles/2017/cll_photoplus_workshops.shtml.</p>
<p>The booth will also feature a curated gallery of photographs by Explorers of Light, showcasing the skill and talent that earned them a place in this elite program. Included is a special collection of images from a campaign for the <i>Too Young to Wed </i>organization with Canon Explorer of Light Stephanie Sinclair telling the true story of young women across the globe—many still children—who are forced into marriage.</p>
<p>Follow Canon throughout the PhotoPlus Expo show @CanonUSApro. To see the full details of Canon’s presence at PhotoPlus Expo, please visit: <a href="https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/explore/photoplus-2017" target="blank"><u><b>usa.canon.com/photoplus2017</b></u></a>.</p>
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Mt Spokane Photography · Oct 19, 2017

I don't recall seeing color images from WW II, so I find these interesting. I do have some color print film taken in the 1940's or early 1950's by my parents, but the color is virtually faded away, along with the rest of the image.

http://www.cnn.com/style/article/iwm-ww2-color-photography/index.html

Canon Rumors · Oct 19, 2017

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We’re told that the long rumored IS version of the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L is still in testing but has not yet been given an announcement date. There are apparently still two versions of the lens being developed, with only one coming to market.</p>
<p>Canon’s goal is to make the new IS version of the lens noticeably better optically than the current EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II and just adding IS to the 6 year old optical formula. The second goal of the lens has been weight, adding image stabilization adds weight and bulk to a lens. Nikon’s non-VR and VR versions of their 24-70mm f/2.8 has a weight difference of about 170 grams, which you can feel when shooting all day, the VR version is also noticeably bigger in size.</p>


<p>We were told back in 2012 that Canon had worked on an EF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS & EF 24-70mm f/4L IS alongside the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II development, and as we know, chose to release the EF 24-70mm f/4L IS a few months after the current f/2.8 lens. Now keep in mind that L zooms take years to develop from start to finish and various prototypes will obviously exist.</p>
<p>Every other lens manufacturer seems to have an IS version of their 24-70mm f/2.8 version and Canon seems to pride itself on being the market leader in lens technology, so I think it’s only a matter of time until we see an EF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS.</p>
<p><em>More to come…</em></p>
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A <a href="https://worldwide.espacenet.com/publicationDetails/biblio?CC=JP&NR=2017098728A&KC=A&FT=D&ND=4&date=20170601&DB=EPODOC&locale=en_EP">patent from Canon Japan</a> showing new rear screen designs has appeared, and it looks very interesting. I think a lot of us have always assumed eventually the entire back of a camera would be an LCD/OLED. Beyond just the size of the screen, the patent also covers a new way pivot mecanism for the LCD, you can see the images below.</p>
<p>What’s also interesting is the mode dial appearing from behind the screen when you move it.</p>
<p>A lot of us have called on Canon to put vari-angle LCD’s on professional cameras such as the EOS-1D X series, EOS 5D series and the EOS 7D series, and we’re still waiting. This would definitely be a big leap in a new direction for rear camera screens, but I suspect too big of a leap to see first in a flagship professional camera such as the EOS-1D X Mark III, but it could be introduced in a lower end camera such as the EOS 7D Mark III or a new videoc focused DSLR.</p>



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Canon Rumors · Oct 19, 2017

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Canon has released new versions of Digital Photo Professional and Picture Style Editor.</p>
<p><strong>Changes for Digital Photo Professional 4.7.20:</strong></p>
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<li>Supports PowerShot G1 X Mark III, PowerShot G12, PowerShot G11, PowerShot G10, PowerShot G9, PowerShot S95, PowerShot S90, PowerShot SX50 HS, PowerShot SX1 IS.</li>
<li>Supports EF85mm f/1.4L IS USM, EF-S35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM.</li>
<li>Supports Chromatic aberration correction, Peripheral illumination correction, Distortion correction, and Digital Lens Optimizer for images captures with a combination of EOS 6D Mark II and TS-E50mm f/2.8L Macro, TS-E90mm f/2.8L Macro, TS-E135mm f/4L Macro, TS-E17mm f/4L, or TS-E24mm f/3.5L II.</li>
<li>Enhances operability of the Filter/Sort function.</li>
<li>Supports customization on the Preview Properties Display.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Changes for Picture Style Editor 1.19.10:</strong></p>


<ul>
<li>Supports PowerShot G1 X Mark III</li>
</ul>
<p>You can <a href="https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/support/details/cameras/dslr/eos-5d-mark-iv-with-canon-log?subtab=downloads-software">download the new versions</a> at Canon USA.</p>
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Oct 18, 2017

If there are any shooters here in the bay area of California I'm looking to get rid of a bunch of demo and lightly used gear. I get comped a lot of gear I never use. Umbrellas, stands, softboxes... New creative light umbrellas and a few Lastolite Ezybox - Softboxes and Octa's. A couple of Elinchrom Quadras, and two olde Rangers. All working... and in great shape. Older stands by Avenger and Kupo. I have some P. Buff PLM's and gave one to CanonFanBoy here on the site, it was like new.

I just moved to Broncolor so lots of stuff needs to go to clear out the studio... I'm not looking to ship this stuff, but find someone local. If not it's all going on Fleabay...

David...

scottburgess · Oct 18, 2017

Attached is a graph which permits some comparison with CIPA numbers, though the dates aren't aligned that way. The graph uses Canon's announced EF lens production milestones to estimate lens shipments per year over the intervening time interval, but those are aligned to announcements instead of years. The 130M announcement just came out. The peak at 70M lenses occurred in late 2011.

For comparison, one can roughly align CIPA numbers with the milestones. So Canon produced roughly 8.4M lenses in 2016 give or take a few, and CIPA reports member shipments of 19M, leaving Canon with a 44% market share in lens shipments (among CIPA members).

In 2011, both 60M and 70M production milestones were reported. Using the higher of the two, 15.15M lenses per year, Canon sold approximately 58% of lenses shipped that year of the 26.27M that CIPA reports.

None of this aligns perfectly with profits, of course, since recent shipments by all makers have included large numbers of more expensive lens products with higher profit margins. And Canon's automation of lens manufacturing may also increase their margins.

I note that Nikon reached a Nikkor 60M lens production milestone in the end of March 2011, 70M in June 2012, and so on up to 100M in July 2016. Attached are the lens production estimates for Nikon as well, though again they are not aligned by date.

Using those milestones and the same methodology, I estimate Nikon produced about 7.94M lenses in 2011 for a 30% market share, while shipping about 5.99M lenses in 2016 for a 31.5% market share.

These estimates are unrefined, but do give us data about how the overall lens market is changing. Lenses sold by other manufacturers (probably chiefly Sony/Zeiss and Sigma in the DSLR domain), are taking a larger market share and taking it mostly from Canon. [This is slightly surprising, since it appears that Nikon may have suffered more in camera body sales than Canon over that same period. However, lens manufacturers appear to be targeting Canon since it has the largest share of DSLR camera production.] Some of this may also reflect increasing market diversification into both mirrorless and (more recently) faux medium format offerings by manufacturers.

Canon and Nikon still account for about 75% of all ILC lenses sold according to this data. This is down from 88% in 2011.

Scott

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