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chrysoberyl · Nov 13, 2017

I am aware that the Sigma 180mm macro is not listed as compatible with this teleconverter, but has anyone tried it? If yes, how badly is IQ degraded?

Canon Rumors · Nov 13, 2017

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<p>Nokishita has uncovered a new Canon camera that has appeared for bluetooth certification. It looks like it will be called the EOS Kiss M / EOS M50 depending on the market.</p>
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<p>The naming scheme is interesting, as “Kiss” is usually held for DSLRs in Japan. Could this be the first EOS M camera with an EF mount?</p>
<p>We think this camera will be coming for CES In January at the earliest.</p>
<p><em>More to come…</em></p>
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rt · Nov 13, 2017

Hi,

I'll be traveling for a while and I am trying to minimize the amount of gear to take with me.

I'm taking 5D mk IV with 24-70 f/2.8 L mk II as my main combo (plus a 7D, 16-35 f/4 L IS, 70-200 f/4 L IS, plus a smaller/ lighter flash like 430EX).

I'll be using it for:

photodiary of the trip
people photos (including fast moving children )

I need a flash for:

AF assist beam where light is sparse (evenings, closed spaces)
balancing bright sunlight (there's lots of it)
fill flash

I am considering leaving my 600EX mk II at home as while these trips are far from extreme adventure we still manage to break at least one flash per trip due to it dangling from the camera when hiking, packing, carrying kids, etc.

Instead, I could take my trusty 580EX, it has served me well, was in repair (partial replacement) multiple times and I have a feeling it will be much cheaper to repair / replace it than the 600EX mk II.

I am wondering about the *practical* differences between 580EX and 600 EX mk II on this camera/ lens combo.

I've read that in theory 600EX mk II matches the AF system of 5D4 but a quick test yesterday seemed to show that 580EX copes fine.

Is it wise to leave the 600EX mk II at home and rely on the older flash?

Thanks!

xps · Nov 12, 2017

As this body is still not available, posted in this subforum.

Dpreview seems to be impressed by this feature....

https://www.dpreview.com/news/5645755619/sony-a7r-iii-pixel-shift-lifts-a-veil-off-your-landscapes

If you modify the studio scene with the 5DSR, the pixelshift feature seems to work quite well.
Not in every area of the picture (seems to create CAs)

Morten Berg · Nov 12, 2017

This time-lapse video explores the incredible landscapes of Norway.
This was a six year long project and showcases my best moments from some of Norway’s most famous nature attractions. From the beautiful fjords to breathtaking views from spectacular and high mountain peaks. I have also included sequences with the aurora and milky way to show how incredibly beautiful this landscape can be at night. Hope You like it

https://vimeo.com/240977816

ajfotofilmagem · Nov 12, 2017

A great review of Canon EF-S 35mm Macro.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fT-K0sxNDhU

Canon Rumors · Nov 11, 2017

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Every so often we get a mention of a new 135mm lens. The latest 135mm lens announced turned out be the TS-E 135mm f/4L, and I think there may have been some incorrect assumptions as to what the “135mm” lens was going to be, and we were probably guilty of that. I think most people expected an update to the EF 135mm f/2L.</p>

<p>We’re now being told by an anonymous source that another 135mm portrait lens is scheduled to be announced in the first half of 2018 and that it will have IS.</p>
<p>We’re still <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/new-unreleased-canon-gear-has-appeared-for-certification/">trying to confirm what two new lenses Canon will be announcing</a> in the first quarter of 2018.</p>
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brad-man · Nov 11, 2017

I have been interested in the PD Capture and accompanying attachment system for some time, but I have an obsession for unobtrusive accessories so I never acted on it. Recently PD had yet another Kickstarter to roll out their newest products which are lighter and more streamlined. The Capture v3 is slicker and the capture plate is almost 50% thinner (very important to me), so I ordered one. I will probably add a Slide Lite and an extra plate before they ship in December. These products are for my mirrorless camera(s). I intend to keep on using my Black Rapid slings for my DSLRs. Any thoughts/tips from current PD users?

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/peak-design/greatest-hits-revamped-capture-slide-and-slide-lit?utm_source=kickbooster&utm_medium=redirect&utm_content=link&utm_campaign=5e617d

Jesse · Nov 10, 2017

I've tried two EOS 3 35mm film camera bodies now and they both have the same autofocus issue. At a certain point, once wide enough, they begin to back-focus, up to infinite, which becomes totally unusable. The lenses I've been using are the Canon 35L II, 24-70L II, Sigma 50 Art. It focuses fine when up close but becomes more inconsistent for wide shots and unusable at infinite. Anyone have any idea what the issue might be or how to fix it?

Here's an example at infinite. Focus was one shot autofocus on the pole at the back in the center. The same shot I took with a different body looks the same. This is with the 35L II

Canon Rumors · Nov 10, 2017

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<em>World’s First*<sup>1</sup>: Realizes Shooting, Recording, Playback, and Line Output of 8K (60p*<sup>2</sup>) Images in One Package*<sup>3</sup></em></p>
<p class="sentence">Sharp Corporation announces the release of the 8C-B60A 8K (60p) professional camcorder, a world’s first, integrating capabilities for video shooting and recording, playback, and line output. The 8C-B60A was developed with technical cooperation from Astrodesign, Inc.*<sup>4</sup> (Head office: Ota, Tokyo; President and CEO: Shigeaki Suzuki), a company possessing 8K image technologies.</p>
<p class="sentence">Besides the ability to shoot images in high resolution 8K (60p), this camcorder is designed to offer ease of use in shooting and recording and to lessen the burden on the camera operator in the post-recording editing process. The 8C-B60A’s image pickup device is a large, Super 35-mm-equivalent CMOS image sensor with 33 million pixels. Compression utilizes a coding method*<sup>5</sup> that exerts minimal burden on the CPU, thus enabling efficient 8K (60p)-image editing and approximately 40 minutes of continuous recording (when using the bundled 2-TB SSD pack). Because it allows real-time output of 8K uncompressed images at the same time that recording is taking place, the 8C-B60A can be used for live transmissions as well.</p>
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<p class="sentence">With this professional-use camcorder as the entry point to the creation of 8K images, Sharp is striving to disseminate 8K image content in its aim of establishing an 8K ecosystem at the earliest possible date.</p>
<p class="sentence">The 8C-B60A 8K professional camcorder will be on display at the Sharp booth at the International Broadcast Equipment Exhibition 2017 (Inter BEE 2017) at the Makuhari Messe in Mihama, Chiba, Japan from November 15 to 17, 2017.</p>


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<th width="40%">Product name</th>
<td width="60%">8K Professional Camcorder</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Model name</th>
<td>8C-B60A</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Suggested retail price</th>
<td>8,800,000 yen (tax not included)</td>
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<tr>
<th>Date of introduction</th>
<td>December 2017</td>
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<h2 class="paragraph">Major Features</h2>
<ul class="sentence">
<li class="notesNum">1. World’s first camcorder integrating capabilities for video shooting and recording, playback, and line output for 8K (60p).</li>
<li class="notesNum">2. Compatible with 8K (60p) shooting thanks to a large, Super 35-mm-equivalent CMOS image sensor with 33 million pixels.</li>
<li class="notesNum">3. Realizes 4:2:2 sampling*<sup>6</sup> and 10-bit recording of 8K (60p) images. A compression method that exerts low burden on the CPU makes editing more efficient and allows approximately 40 minutes of continuous recording (when using 2TB SSD pack).</li>
<li class="notesNum">4. Real-time output of uncompressed 8K (60P) images can be performed simultaneously with recording (equipped with quad-link 12G-SDI output terminal), making possible live 8K transmissions and replay output after recording.</li>
<li class="notesNum">5. Built-in SSD back slot for recording media. Realizes one-person operation at 8K shooting with V-mount battery drive.</li>
</ul>
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<li class="notesNum">*1 As of July 2017. (based on Sharp survey)</li>
<li class="notesNum">*2 Displays 60 frames per second (progressive).</li>
<li class="notesNum">*3 The 8C-B60A requires a commercially available lens, viewfinder, microphone, etc.</li>
<li class="notesNum">*4 Business fields: Design, manufacture, and sale of video and still image peripherals and software, HDTV studio peripherals, digital-broadcast-related peripherals, and display measuring instruments; sale of modules and systems related to communication, control, and measurement.</li>
<li class="notesNum">*5 Grass Valley HQX Codec</li>
<li class="notesNum">*6 One of the standardized methods for sampling digital video signals.</li>
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<h2 class="paragraph">Specifications</h2>
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<tbody>
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<th class="fwBold" colspan="2">Camera Section</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<th width="40%">Image sensor (number of effective pixels)</th>
<td width="60%">Super 35 mm equivalent single plate CMOS image sensor (approx. 33 million pixels)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Built-in neutral density filter</th>
<td>Clear, 1/4ND, 1/16ND, 1/64ND</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Lens mount</th>
<td>PL mount</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th rowspan="2">Electronic shutter</th>
<td>1/24, 1/48, 1/50, 1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/240, 1/480, 1/960, 1/1920</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Variable shutter (1/24 sec. to 1/10000 sec.)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Frame frequency</th>
<td>23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60 Hz</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th rowspan="2">Gamma curve</th>
<td>HLG (dynamic range 400, 600, 800, 1000, 1200, 2000%)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Log gamma</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Color gamut</th>
<td>ITU-R BT.2020</td>
</tr>
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<th class="fwBold" colspan="2">Input/Output Terminal</th>
</tr>
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<th rowspan="2">SDI output</th>
<td>BNC×4

4K output and 8K output switchable

At the 4K output：quad-link 3G-SDI, 4:2:2 2SI

At the 8K output: quad-link 12G-SDI, 4:2:2 2SI</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BNC×1

For HD WFM (with focus assist function)

1.5G-SDI 4:2:2 (Gamma HLG/Log Gamma compatible)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Analog audio input</th>
<td>AUDIO IN XLR type 3 pin (concave) × 2 (compatible with phantom power supply)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Mic input</th>
<td>MIC IN XLR type 5-pin (stereo) (concave) × 1 (compatible with phantom power supply)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Others</th>
<td>MADI audio input, TC IN / OUT, genlock, lens remote, headphone output, speaker output, 10 GbE (for file transfer)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th class="fwBold" colspan="2">Recording Section</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>SD card</th>
<td>SDHC × 1 (for proxy recording and firmware update)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Storage</th>
<td>SSD pack (MM-210)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Number of slots</th>
<td>×1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Duration</th>
<td>Approx. 40 min. (when 2TB SSD pack used)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Video Codec</th>
<td>Grass Valley HQX Codec (7680×4320 4:2:2 10-bit)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Video compression rate</th>
<td>6 Gbps (8K 60p: approx. 1/7 compression)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Audio format</th>
<td>Linear PCM 24-bit 48kHz 32 ch</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th class="fwBold" colspan="2">General</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Power supply</th>
<td>DC 12V to 17V</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Weight</th>
<td>Approx. 5 kg (body unit)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>External dimensions

(W × H × D)</th>
<td>W155 × H188 × D312 mm (not including protrusions)</td>
</tr>
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<th>Power consumption</th>
<td>Approx. 80W (non-recording)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th class="fwBold" colspan="2">Accessories</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>AC/DC adapter</th>
<td>130W 13V DC output AC/DC adapter XLR 4-pin (concave)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>MM-210 SSD pack</th>
<td>2 TB x 1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>User manual</th>
<td>CD-ROM x 1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>File transfer software</th>
<td>CD-ROM: 10GbE (during Pear to pear network)

Data transfer software via transfer BOX

Compatible both Win and Mac</td>
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</tbody>
</table>
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Nov 10, 2017

Hello,

has anyone experience in using the 100-400 L IS II USM lens on the EOS M5?
I plan to use this combination for an upcoming vacation and leave my 5D Mark II at home.

I don't own the 100-400 yet and can't test it on my own.

I mainly want to shoot landscapes and animals (no birds in flight, yes birds, but penguins don't fly).
I will also take other lenses with me.

regards
Frank

Don Haines · Nov 10, 2017

Did Canon get the color choices right on the SL2? Is the color choice a brilliant marketing move, or is it an act of desperation? Now is the time to have your say because (as we all know) all the Canon executives closely follow this forum and despite the fact that we are not representative of the market, will blindly follow whatever we suggest...

And most important, have fun!

Mantadude · Nov 10, 2017

Hello all,

Wanted to share some footage of a recent trip to Roatan Honduras. All of this was shot with a Canon 1dx mark II. And I used a 100mm macro and 16-35mm F4L lenses.

Let me know what you think.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-_cG3-XXLM&lc=z23zgv3wlwr1ydyrj04t1aokgnjy2qet0zbwwqk1bb52rk0h00410

-Dustin

Chaitanya · Nov 9, 2017

Lowepro has launched gear pouches(Thinktank and Tenba had been offering these for quite sometime now).
https://www.lowepro.com/gearup

Canon Rumors · Nov 9, 2017

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We’ve received word from various retailers that the Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM has started shipping today or tomorrow.</p>
<p>Demand is pretty high at the moment, and the first shipment may not cover all the preorders from the big retailers. However, if we hear of any in stock at smaller retailers, we’ll let you know.</p>

<p><strong>Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS $1599: <a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1354803-REG/canon_ef_85mm_f_1_4l_is.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296">B&H Photo</a> | <a href="http://aax-us-east.amazon-adsystem.com/x/c/QrpQAiTnfQniuJbtPsexsT4AAAFfePcBFwEAAAFKAdHXgGY/https://assoc-redirect.amazon.com/g/r/http://www.amazon.com/Canon-85-85mm-Fixed-Digital-Camera/dp/B074VQ6SGM/ref=as_at/?imprToken=lYqSfms92-MttVioUXf.BQ&slotNum=0&ie=UTF8&qid=1503979389&sr=8-1&keywords=2271C002&linkCode=sl1&tag=canorumo-20&linkId=ffa791915ae4de484fba999c4e2ae1b3">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://mpex.com/canon-ef-85mm-f1-4l-is-usm-lens.html?acc=3">Midwest Photo</a> | UK: <a href="http://tidd.ly/3daf76c3">Park Cameras</a> | CA: <a href="http://www.gopjn.com/t/TUJGRU1GTEJGRk5HSklCRkhMRklH?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.henrys.com%2F98798-CANON-EF-85MM-F1-4-L-IS-USM.aspx">Henry’s</a></strong></p>
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LSXPhotog · Nov 9, 2017

My card was charged this morning by Adorama in the amount of the pre-order for the 85mm lens, so I gave them a call. They confirmed that my lens was indeed at the warehouse and shipping out today. That puts the lens in my hands by next Tuesday or Wednesday.

I currently own the Sigma 85mm Art lens and didn't manage to sell it before the new Canon was released, so I plan to test these lenses head-to-head. I have 2 portrait sessions next week and one of them is with a friend, so I think I should be able to try out a lot of stuff.

I'll be testing chromatic aberration, flare, sharpness, and image rendering from 1.4-2.0. Nothing too scientific, but should be a fun time.

Even if I confirm the Canon isn't as sharp and has worse CA, I still plan to sell the Sigma...unless the new Canon really sucks - which I don't see being the case. LOL

- Kevin

Frodo · Nov 9, 2017

I've just bought a 5DsR for use as a landscape camera, plus wedding/event camera paired with my 6D.
I am very happy with the Raw files produced by the 5DsR. I ran a series of tests on my existing lenses including a comparison with my 6D using my 35/2IS and the difference was so great that I thought the 6D was misfocused! I reshot the 6D photos, but no change!. I am also happy with the dynamic range, which seems to be similar to that of the 6D.
My intention was to shoot the camera predominantly in mRaw as 28MP is more than enough for most purposes, e.g. shooting guests at a reception, with formal wedding photos in Raw. While the resolution of the mRaw file is great (much better than the 20MP of the 6D) I am unhappy with the dynamic range and colour cast of the mRaw files.
Here is a series of photos using my 5DsR with my 50/2.5 macro at f/5.6 and 400 ISO. Processed in Lightroom 6. Images are all 1600 pixels and the crops are equivalent to 100% of the mRaw file

(1) unprocessed file.
(2) Raw file processed Shadows +100%, highlights -57%, blacks -17%.
(3) Raw crop
(4) mRaw with settings from (2) pasted in.
(5) crop of (4)
(6) mRaw with additional processing: exposure plus 0.75, temperature and tint adjusted to remove colour.

Note in the mRaw image with the initial processing: darker, less dynamic range and (worst of all) green colouration, especially in shadows. I can improve the image somewhat with further processing, but its never quite right. I shot an informal portrait yesterday and the guys fingers around his girlfriend's waist in shadow were very green even after processing.

Your thoughts appreciated. And I don't want to enter into a discussion about shooting Raw all the time.

ahsanford · Nov 9, 2017

Priced to move:
https://photorumors.com/2017/11/09/sigma-16mm-f1-4-dc-dn-contemporary-lens-price-449/

If you are solely a crop/m43 shooter (and plan to stay that way), I'm hard-pressed to say why you shouldn't get this lens. You'd have to hate wide-open vignetting so badly as to step up to a much bigger/pricier FF lens to defeat it -- that's really all I can think of.

Yet still no word of an EF-S version. What a pity. EF-S folks are starving for better glass that isn't oversized/overpriced EF stuff.

- A

Canon Rumors · Nov 8, 2017

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Canon has released a firmware update for the Cinama EOS C200 camera.</p>
<p><strong>Firmware Version 1.0.2.1.00 incorporates the following enhancements:</strong></p>
<p>When CN-E70-200mm T4.4 L IS KAS S is attached the following features are enabled:</p>
<ul>
<li>Autofocus using the Dual Pixel CMOS AF function</li>
<li>Dual Pixel Focus Guide function.</li>
<li>The joystick on the camera’s grip unit can be set to operate the zoom.</li>
<li>Manual control of the iris with Camera’s Control dial.</li>
<li>Control of focus, zoom and iris using the separately-sold Remote Controller RC-V100.</li>
<li>Automatic aperture and push auto iris functions.</li>
<li>Start/stop recording on the separately-sold lens grip ZSG-C10.</li>
<li>Retrieval of Lens metadata, such as the model name and the focal distance will display on the camera.</li>
<li>Peripheral illumination / chromatic aberration correction.</li>
</ul>
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<p><strong>Caution:</strong></p>

<ul>
<li>You cannot perform the firmware update using CFast 2.0 cards. Please use a commercially available SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card that is 128MB or more for the firmware update.</li>
<li>Firmware version 1.0.2.1.00 is for updating Cinema EOS C200 cameras running firmware version 1.0.0.1.00 – 1.0.1.1.00. If your camera’s firmware is already version 1.0.2.1.00, it is not necessary to update the firmware. Once the camera is updated to the latest version, it cannot be restored to a previous version.</li>
<li>For further information, please refer to the latest version of the unit’s Instruction Manual that is released with the firmware update.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>The following things are required to perform this firmware update:</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>An EOS C200 or EOS C200B camera body</li>
<li>A computer (OS Requirements: Mac OS 10.7 – 10.13)</li>
<li>A 128 MB or higher-capacity SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card (both commercially available)</li>
<li>An SD card reader/writer (commercially available) or an SD card slot built into the computer</li>
<li>A fully charged battery pack for the camera</li>
<li>Compact power adapter bundled with the camera</li>
<li>The firmware (the downloaded file)</li>
</ol>
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Canon Rumors · Nov 8, 2017

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This is bad news for a lot of folks, myself included. We’re told not to expect a new 50mm lens in the first half of 2018. Neither of the<a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/new-unreleased-canon-gear-has-appeared-for-certification/"> two lenses that appeared for certification</a> is a 50mm lens.</p>

<p>This doesn’t mean we won’t see a new 50mm in 2018,  it just won’t be for CP+ in February.</p>
<p>I can already hear the sadness from a few regulars on the CR forum.</p>
<p><em>More to come…</em></p>
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Glenn Bartley · Nov 8, 2017

I'll have lots more from my recent trip to Chile soon.

This species was my top target down there so I thought I'd start with them. They are really a spectacular bird!!

Female

Male

Canon Rumors · Nov 8, 2017

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Canon has released a minor firmware update for the EOS 6D Mark II.</p>
<p><strong>Firmware Version 1.0.3 incorporates the following fix:</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Corrects an erroneous display that may appear when some third-party accessories are attached to the hot shoe.</li>
</ol>
<p>Firmware Version 1.0.3 is for cameras with firmware up to Version 1.0.2. If the camera’s firmware is already Version 1.0.3, it is not necessary to update the firmware.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/support/details/cameras/dslr/eos-6d-mark-ii?subtab=downloads-firmware#Z7_MQH8HIC0L88RB0AMD0F1Q42K25">Download firmware v1.0.3 at Camon USA</a></strong></p>
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mukul · Nov 8, 2017

https://www.dpreview.com/news/4708299227/panasonic-g9-offers-pro-level-features-20-fps-bursts-huge-evf-and-class-leading-image-stabilization

+
Leica DG Elmarit 200mm F2.8 Power OIS

https://www.dpreview.com/news/3113965333/panasonic-announces-leica-dg-elmarit-200mm-f2-8-power-ois-telephoto-prime

TAW · Nov 7, 2017

I've set my camera down for the last six months or so but decided it was time to dust it off... I think my passion is back!

ahsanford · Nov 7, 2017

Okay, here's the manual for the A7R3:
http://www.sony-asia.com/electronics/support/res/manuals/4728/2b3f52f7b398c5f1ca1e1112d1d449ee/47287791M.pdf?pr

Re: 14 bit vs. 12 bit RAW, where they stick to their A9 / A99 II terminology of 'compressed', 'uncompressed' here, and 'Hi+' typically equals the fastest continuous fps burst (which is 10 fps in this case but is strangely not listed anywhere in the manual that I can see):

"The shooting speed during continuous shooting becomes slower when [RAW File Type] is set to [Uncompressed]." (page 43) --> so just like the A9 and A99-II, the A7R3 can deliver uncompressed RAW at high speed. The camera may / may not default to compressed 12 bit RAW when you jump to Hi+ shooting speeds, but the manual here would imply you can switch back to fully uncompressed RAW with Hi+ shooting, but you won't get the full 10 fps. (On the A99 II, this was still pretty close to it's max 12 fps from testing that has been published.)

Re: Shenanigans with AF getting locked during high speed shooting:

"When the F-value is greater than F8 in [Continuous Shooting: Hi+], [Continuous Shooting: Hi] or [Continuous Shooting: Mid] mode, the focus is locked to the setting in the first shot." (page 43)

Re: temperature of the camera (not the WB):

"If the same part of your skin touches the camera for a long period of time while using the camera, even if the camera does not feel hot to you, it may cause symptoms of a low-temperature burn such as redness or blistering." (Page 8.)

- A