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jaayres20 · Dec 30, 2016

I just received the new Phottix Indra 500lc and just wanted to share my first impressions for those of you who may be interested in mixing a studio strobe with your Canon flashes.

I am a wedding photographer and have been using a strobe in addition to my flashes for a couple of years now. I went through a couple different strobes, but whatever I used required me to use some kind of other radio system with my Canon 600s. It was always a pain to me and I have been waiting for something like the Indra 500lc for a long time.

Here are a few observations I have had with just a little testing:
-It is small and portable. I am used to the flashpoint rove light which is similar in size to the B1 and this little Indra is tiny. The reflector is also small (5") and it comes in a nice little bag that is small but will cary the strobe, the battery and cord along with a Canon 600ex and lasso trigger (very similar to the Canon ST-E3-RT)

-The external battery is not really much of an additional hassle. Obviously it is nice to have a strobe with a built in battery and no cords, but the smaller size of the strobe almost makes up for the lack of an integrated battery. The battery that comes with the Indra is light weight, the cords have very secure connections and it connects to the light stand easily with a nice clamp bracket or a strap. I think the battery actually adds a better overall balance to the light stand and I am not as worried about having my light 13' in the air. Set up time is a few seconds longer, but those few seconds are hardly a hassle.

-Controlling the light with a Canon flash, ST-E3, or a phottix Laso is so nice! I hate having additional triggers with my on camera flash during a wedding. Even a trigger with a pass through hot shoe is annoying to me. Working directly with the Canon system is perfect for my needs. Not only can you control the power, but you can change the mode form manual to ETTL, turn on and off HSS and even turn on the modeling light all from the master flash.

-This light has plenty of power and the recycling time is very respectable. I am used to the 600 watt rove light but this thing has almost as much power and after some comparison shots, I don't see myself needing the extra 100 watts the rove light gives me. There is about a 2 second recycle time at full power, which is much faster than what I was used to with the rove light.

-The Laso trigger from Phottix seems like a much better option than the Canon ST-E3-RT. Not only does the Laso have an AF assist, but it seems to have a much greater range. I walked about 300 feet away and the Laso trigger worked flawlessly with both the Indra and a 600ex. However, when I tried to use my 430 ex III I had to move closer to get the lights to sync up.

I am looking forward to testing the light out at a wedding soon, but so far I am very impressed. Below is a picture with a size comparison of the Indra with a Canon 600ex. Also the camera is a 1DX2 with a 430ex III flash on top.

drmikeinpdx · Dec 30, 2016

I enjoyed my S90 and picked up an S100 a few years later when they were cheap. I love the tiny form factor and the ability to shoot RAW. I keep one in my car and one goes with me on hiking, bicycling or motorcycle trips when I don't have space for a Rebel. I don't abuse them and they are both still working fine.

Have pocket sized RAW cameras improved enough since the S100 that an upgrade would provide better IQ or faster autofocus?

What would you recommend? I'd prefer to stay with Canon as I'm familiar with their menu system, but I'm open to other brands.

Canon Rumors · Dec 30, 2016

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Canon continues to <a href="http://egami.blog.so-net.ne.jp/2016-12-30">roll out the curved sensor patents</a>. This one gives more information on how to control the adjustable curvature in <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/patent-electronic-curved-sensor/">previous patents</a>.</p>
<p>Patent publication number 2016-213571 (Google Translated)</p>
<ul>
<li>Release date 2016.12.15</li>
<li>Application date 2015.4.30</li>
<li>Curved state based on the measurement result of the bending state to control the</li>
<li>Measurement method is pressure sensor, laser light</li>
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<p>We do not know of any cameras coming in the near future that will use curved sensor technology.</p>
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Kit Lens Jockey · Dec 28, 2016

I was kind of put off when I read the DxOMark article referencing how very fast lenses on digital cameras are a waste due to the sensor's limited ability to gather light from a lens with a very wide aperture. You can read the article here, but the basic gist is that digital sensors are somewhat incapable of registering light from very wide aperture lenses, so cameras secretly bump up the ISO at wide apertures in order to compensate for this.

https://www.dxomark.com/Reviews/F-stop-blues

I really didn't want to believe that dropping serious money on a 50mm f1.0 was completely pointless, so I decided to do a sort of "blind" test with my 5D Mark III.

I set the camera up on a tripod, attached a Canon 50mm 1.4 lens to the camera, obtained focus, and then removed the lens, stuck a piece of tape over the electrical contacts on the lens so that the camera could not discern what kind of lens was attached to it, and I took a photo in manual mode at 1/50 of a second and ISO 1000. I then did the same thing with a Canon 50mm 1.0 lens.

This gave me two photos, one taken with a 1.4 lens wide open, and another with a 1.0 lens wide open, both at the same camera settings, and both taken so that the camera had no way of knowing what lens it was taking the photo with.

The result? the 50mm 1.0 was noticeably brighter than the 50mm 1.4. I guess if I really wanted to I could get into a big technical analysis of whether or not the 1.0 lens gave exactly a 1 stop increase in brightness or not. But for me, right now, just knowing that having a 1.0 aperture does actually make a difference on a digital camera is enough.

Here are the photos. Photo 5540 is with the 50mm 1.0 lens, 5541 is with the 50mm 1.4. The only modifications I made to them were to convert them both to sRGB and resize them down to 3000px. I admit the focus on the 1.4 image is pretty bad, but for the purposes of this, I wasn't too concerned with perfect focus.

slclick · Dec 28, 2016

I'm in the market for an arca swiss foot replacement for my new 100-400 mkii. The Kirk has the best price point of the three major players, Kirk, RRS, 4th Gen) I was wondering if anyone had any real life experience. It's for a 5D3 if that matters.

Thanks

Eldar · Dec 28, 2016

I am trying to improve my skills in a studio and tried to make my cameras work using tethered capture in LR. That turned out to be anything but easy.

My 5DSR will not be recognised by the Macbook Pro at all. My brand new 5DIV goes into a cycle of connected/not connected and impossible to use. My 1DXII works like a dream, except the angled USB cable will not fit with the RRS L-bracket attached. Same computer, same cable and same Lightroom.

Has anyone experienced something similar? Any advice on what I should do differently?

daniela · Dec 28, 2016

Hi Guys!

I´m quite happy with my new flash-trigger-system from Yongnuo. I ordered two cheap RT-600 and the YN-E3-RT to guide them. I ordered some YN-E3-RX receivers for my older flashes too. With the Nissin 866II, the YN-E3-RX works well. But I have an issue with the older Canon 550EX flash. The 550, mounted on the YN-E3-RX, is out of sync. It flashes, but the light is to late, so it has no effect on the image illumination.

Do you know, if the YN-E3-RX is incompatible with the Canon 550EX? Or can I fix this problem?

Thanks
Daniela

P.s.: And it is incredible, what an rookie like me can perform with my rudimentary lightformers and speedlites. 8) It was right to go on an wireless device to change all settings by the on camera remote control. So easy and time saving.

Canon Rumors · Dec 28, 2016

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DPReview has completed their review of the Canon EOS M5.</p>
<p><strong>From DPReview:</strong></p>
<blockquote><p>The EOS M5 has plenty going for it. Shooting smooth, properly focused video is incredibly easy, and the new 24MP sensor has made great strides in overall image quality. Dual Pixel autofocus makes for faster, more precise focusing and really makes the M5 shine with adapted lenses. Unfortunately, it sits in a crowded market and its excellent usability can’t quite make up for the fact that you can arguably get more camera for less money elsewhere. <a href="https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canon-eos-m5-review">Read the full review</a></p></blockquote>
<p>Most of the reviews we’ve read about the Canon EOS M5 have been relatively positive, especially when compared to the first iterations of the EOS M system. Canon may have “caught up” in most cased as far as a mirrorless body goes, but they are still lacking lenses for more serious shooters, autofocus is still middle of the road, and there’s still a feeling Canon isn’t fully invested in mirrorless systems in their current form.</p>
<p>It looks like the EOS M5 is a good buy if you want to stay with the familiarity of the Canon system.</p>
<ul>
<li>Canon  EOS M5 Body: <a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1281373-REG/canon_1279c001aa_eos_m5_mirrorless_digital.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296">B&H Photo</a> | <a href="http://amzn.to/2cXfxRm">Amazon</a> | <a href="http://www.adorama.com/ICAM5.html?KBID=64393">Adorama</a> | <a href="https://mpex.com/canon-eos-m5-mirrorless-digital-camera-body-only.html?acc=3">Midwest Photo</a></li>
<li>Canon EOS M5 w/15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM: <a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1281375-REG/canon_1279c011aa_eos_m5_mirrorless_digital.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296">B&H Photo</a> | <a href="http://amzn.to/2cXfxRm">Amazon</a> | <a href="http://www.adorama.com/ICAM5K.html?KBID=64393">Adorama</a> | <a href="https://mpex.com/canon-eos-m5-mirrorless-digital-camera-with-ef-m-15-45mm-lens-kit.html?acc=3">Midwest Photo</a></li>
<li>Canon EOS M5 w/18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM: <a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1281376-REG/canon_1279c021aa_eos_m5_mirrorless_digital.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296">B&H Photo</a> | <a href="http://amzn.to/2cXfxRm">Amazon</a> | <a href="http://www.adorama.com/ICAM5K1.html?KBID=64393">Adorama</a> | <a href="https://mpex.com/canon-eos-m5-mirrorless-digital-camera-with-ef-m-18-150mm-lens-kit.html?acc=3">Midwest Photo</a></li>
</ul>
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Canon Rumors · Dec 28, 2016

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An optical formula for a 12-60mm f/2-4 for 1.5″ sensors has appeared. <a href="http://egami.blog.so-net.ne.jp/2016-12-28">Egami is suggesting</a> this development could be for the PowerShot G1 X Mark II successor, as that lens is 12.5-65mm f/2-3.9.</p>
<p>Patent publication number 2016-212248 (Google Translated)</p>
<ul>
<li>Release date 2016.12.15</li>
<li>Application date 2015.5.8</li>
<li>Zoom ratio 4.72</li>
<li>Focal length 12.84 20.16 60.62</li>
<li>F number 2.06 3.50 4.02</li>
<li>Half angle of view (degree) 41.74 28.80 10.33</li>
<li>Image height 9.22 10.23 11.25</li>
<li>Lens total length 83.06 84.07 101.55</li>
<li>BF 8.02 12.32 13.44</li>
</ul>
<p>We expect to see some enthusiast PowerShot cameras announced in the very near future.</p>
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Canon Rumors · Dec 28, 2016

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<strong>Sarasota, FL, Dec. 27, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE)</strong> — Zion Market Research has published a new report titled, <em>“Digital Photography Market (Photo Processing Equipment, Interchangeable Lenses, Camera Cell Phones, Non Reflex and Others) for Photography Software, Photo Looks, Photo Processing and Others Applications: Global Industry Perspective, Comprehensive Analysis and Forecast, 2015-2021”</em>. According to the report, global demand for digital photography market was valued at around USD 77.66 billion in 2015 and is expected to reach approximately USD 110.79 billion in 2021, growing at a CAGR of slightly above 6.1% between 2016 and 2021.</p>
<p>Digital photography is expected to witness rapid growth during the forecast period due to the growth of advanced social networking sites and photo sharing sites such as Instagram, facebook, Pinterest, and tumbler. Applications and services such as photo editor and adobe photoshop are surging the demand of digital photography market because digital images can be easily displayed, printed, stored and edited. Digital photography allows consumers to take professional quality photos themselves. <a href="https://globenewswire.com/news-release/2016/12/27/901767/0/en/Global-Digital-Photography-Market-will-reach-USD-110-79-Billion-by-2021-Zion-Market-Research.html">Read the rest of the article</a></p>
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Canon Rumors · Dec 27, 2016

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<em>New PIXMA G-Series MegaTank Printers are Ideal for Users Seeking Convenient, Maintenance-Free Printing</em></p>
<p><strong>MELVILLE, N.Y., December 27, 2016 </strong>– Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced the launch of the new PIXMA G-series MegaTank Printers; PIXMA G1200 MegaTank Single Function Printer, PIXMA G2200 MegaTank All-In-One Printer, PIXMA MegaTank G3200 Wireless¹ All-In-One Printer and PIXMA G4200 MegaTank Wireless All-In-One Printer. This new line of printers is ideal for high-print volume printing environments within home offices, dorm rooms or anywhere a user needs a low-maintenance printer with enhanced connectivity and convenient, high-quality printing.</p>
<p>Each of the PIXMA G-series MegaTank printers feature a front-facing, built-in refillable ink tank system that makes it easy for users to monitor ink levels and refill when needed. Paired with the ink bottle’s spill-resistant tops, the system is designed to provide seamless and clean usability at home and in the office. This new hybrid integrated system of replenishing ink is cost-effective and offers higher page yield than the prior generation of PIXMA printers. The black ink provides up to 6,000 pages² per bottle and the total color ink combination provides up to 7,000 pages². The PIXMA G-series printers’ easy-to-use refillable ink bottles offer substantial ink capacity with 135 ml in the black bottle and 70 ml in each color ink bottle. Another value-added feature for the new PIXMA G-series printers is the initial quick installation set-up timeframe (for ink installation only) which is approximately six minutes³.</p>
<p>“Our PIXMA G-series printer models offer smart design inside and out,” said Yuichi Ishizuka, president and COO, Canon U.S.A., Inc. “Expanding the line of PIXMA printers with the added benefit of a built-in refillable ink tank system highlights Canon’s commitment to continuing to enhance the printing experience in businesses and in the home with genuine Canon print reliability.”</p>
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<p><strong>Convenient, Customized Printing</strong></p>
<p>One of the key features of the PIXMA G-series MegaTank printers is their overall size and ability to save space. Rather than having bulky side-mounted refillable tanks, all of the printers feature an integrated front-facing refillable ink tank system, allowing users to check ink levels and to refill as needed. Furthermore, the PIXMA G2200 MegaTank All-In-One Printer provides users with the option to print and scan while the PIXMA G3200 and PIXMA G4200 printers have similar functionality, with the PIXMA G4200 model offering an LCD screen and fax option, making it even easier for users to get the most out of their printing experience. The PIXMA G4200 printer also features an automatic document feeder to easily copy and scan multiple documents without having to load them one page at a time.</p>
<p><strong>Brighter, Borderless Photos…Faster</strong></p>
<p>Utilizing new pigment and dye hybrid inks, the PIXMA G-series printers provide crisp and pronounced black text and vibrant colors for visually impactful printing. Each of the G-series models offers print speeds of up to 8.8 images per minute (ipm) in B/W and 5.0 ipm in color<sup>4</sup> and can produce a borderless<sup>5</sup> 4 x 6-inch photo in approximately 60 seconds<sup>6</sup>. In addition, the printers offer a maximum color resolution of 4800 x 1200 dpi.<sup>7</sup></p>
<p><strong>Smart, Enhanced Usability</strong></p>
<p>With Wi-Fi®<sup>1</sup> capabilities, both the PIXMA G4200 and G3200 Wireless MegaTank All-In-One Printers can help users increase their productivity by allowing users to print from almost anywhere. By simply using a smartphone and the Canon PRINT app, users can easily access PIXMA Cloud Link<sup>8</sup> to print photos and documents from popular online social platforms and services, such as Instagram®, Facebook®, Twitter®, Flickr®, Photobucket®, Dropbox®, Evernote®, Google Drive™ and Microsoft® OneDrive®, as well as from Canon Creative Park. The PIXMA G4200 and G3200 printers also support Google Cloud Print™, for printing from Gmail™ and Google Docs™ on a compatible mobile device, and from the Google Chrome™ browser for Mac®, Windows®, Linux® and Chrome™ computers.</p>
<p>The PIXMA G-series printers are available today with the PIXMA G1200 MegaTank Single Function Printer available for $249.99, the PIXMA G2200 MegaTank All-In-One Printer available for $269.99, the PIXMA G3200 Wireless MegaTank All-In-One Printer available for $299.99 and the PIXMA G4200 Wireless MegaTank All-In-One Printer available for $399.99.</p>
<p>For more information and a detailed listing of all product features, please visit: <a title="" href="https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/about/newsroom/press-releases/press-release-details/2016/20161227-PIXMA/20161227-PIXMA/!ut/p/z1/jZDNDoIwEISfiOy2kGKPbQGpARUSBXsxXEQSBWKIB59e_LkYYnUPm0zy7WxmwEAJpq2uTV0NTddWp1HvDNunWTyLtcJk7q4QRcj9MFfClT6B4gnglxEI5p97C2Ds9otfD8YE9JKqtAbTV8PRadpDByVFwl6bUOo7a12mYqILMJ_umHMfBQtYzJcSSUTsQKaZHdChNwG20hsBHiiXRo-Mb8BSQX_elLdEct3o-g5x0E2C/shop.usa.canon.com/gseries" target="_self"><b>shop.usa.canon.com/gseries</b></a>.</p>
<p><strong>About Canon U.S.A., Inc.</strong></p>
<p>Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean (excluding Mexico) markets. With approximately $31 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), ranks third overall in U.S. patents granted in 2015† and is one of Fortune Magazine’s World’s Most Admired Companies in 2016. Canon U.S.A. is committed to the highest level of customer satisfaction and loyalty, providing 100 percent U.S.-based consumer service and support for all of the products it distributes. Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its<i> Kyosei</i> philosophy of social and environmental responsibility. In 2014, the Canon Americas Headquarters secured LEED® Gold certification, a recognition for the design, construction, operations and maintenance of high-performance green buildings. To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company’s RSS news feed by visiting <a href="https://www.usa.canon.com/rss" target="_self">www.usa.canon.com/rss</a> and follow us on Twitter @CanonUSA. For media inquiries, please contact <a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_self">[email protected]</a>.</p>
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<p>† Based on weekly patent counts issued by United States Patent and Trademark Office.</p>
<p>Availability and specifications are subject to change without notice.</p>
<p><sup>1</sup> Wireless printing requires a working network with wireless 802.11 b/g/n capability. Wireless performance may vary based on terrain and distance between the printer and wireless network clients.</p>
<p><sup>2</sup> Page Yield is the estimated value based on Canon individual test method using the ISO/IEC 24712 chart and continuous printing simulation with the replacement after initial setup.</p>
<p><sup>3</sup> Initial ink installation set up to get the printer ready to print. This installation time does not include machine setup and driver installation.</p>
<p><sup>4</sup> IPM print speeds are based on the default speed printer driver mode using black and white and color text patterns. Print speed is measured as soon as first page begins to feed into printer and will vary depending on system configuration, interface, software, document complexity, print mode, types of paper used, and page coverage.</p>
<p><sup>5</sup> Envelopes and High Resolution Paper are NOT supported for borderless printing.</p>
<p><sup>6</sup> Photo print speeds are based on the standard mode driver setting using photo test pattern(s) and select Canon Photo Paper. Print speed is measured as soon as the first page begins to feed into the printer and will vary depending on system configuration, interface, software, document complexity, print mode, types of paper used and page coverage<sup>.</sup></p>
<p><sup>7</sup> Resolution may vary based on printer driver setting. Color ink droplets can be placed with a horizontal pitch of 1/4800 inch at minimum.</p>
<p><sup>8</sup> Requires an Internet connection and the Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY app, available for free on the App Store and at Google Play. Compatible with Apple devices running iOS 7.0 or later, and Android mobile devices running Android 4.0 or later. Your device must be connected to the same working network with wireless 802.11 b/g/n capability as your printer.</p>
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Canon Rumors · Dec 27, 2016

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NokiS___a has released a list of upcoming Canon product certification information. We suspect the two DSLRs listed to be the new EOS Rebel T7i and EOS 77D.</p>
<p><strong>Single-lens reflex camera</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><b>DS126631</b>
<ul>
<li>Canon EOS 77D or T7i</li>
<li>Wireless modules: <a href="https://nccmember.ncc.gov.tw/Application/FUN/FUN016_JPG.aspx?fileid=oACrj8S6brE%3d" target="_blank">ES202</a> (Wi-Fi) · <a href="https://nccmember.ncc.gov.tw/Application/FUN/FUN016_JPG.aspx?fileid=%2fOYwXiR8Dbc%3d" target="_blank">WM500</a> (Bluetooth)</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><b>DS 126651</b>
<ul>
<li>Canon EOS 77D or T7i</li>
<li>Wireless modules: <a href="https://nccmember.ncc.gov.tw/Application/FUN/FUN016_JPG.aspx?fileid=WkO7pbglL8w%3d" target="_blank">ES200</a> (Wi-Fi · <a href="https://fccid.io/document.php?id=3232028" target="_blank">FCC documents</a> ) · <a href="https://nccmember.ncc.gov.tw/Application/FUN/FUN016_JPG.aspx?fileid=IppNOSgLkL0%3d" target="_blank">WM500</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><b>DS126661</b>
<ul>
<li>Wireless modules: <a href="https://nccmember.ncc.gov.tw/Application/FUN/FUN016_JPG.aspx?fileid=WkO7pbglL8w%3d" target="_blank">ES200</a> ( <a href="https://fccid.io/document.php?id=3232028" target="_blank">FCC documents</a> ) · <a href="https://nccmember.ncc.gov.tw/Application/FUN/FUN016_JPG.aspx?fileid=IppNOSgLkL0%3d" target="_blank">WM500</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><b>DS126671</b>
<ul>
<li>Wireless modules: <a href="https://nccmember.ncc.gov.tw/Application/FUN/FUN016_JPG.aspx?fileid=WkO7pbglL8w%3d" target="_blank">ES200</a> ( <a href="https://fccid.io/document.php?id=3232028" target="_blank">FCC documents</a> ) · <a href="https://nccmember.ncc.gov.tw/Application/FUN/FUN016_JPG.aspx?fileid=IppNOSgLkL0%3d" target="_blank">WM500</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
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<h3>Mirror-less camera</h3>
<ul>
<li>PC2279
<ul>
<li>Wireless module: <a href="https://nccmember.ncc.gov.tw/Application/FUN/FUN016_JPG.aspx?fileid=mPbl7HEVuUg%3d" target="_blank">WM227</a> (Wi-Fi) · <a href="https://nccmember.ncc.gov.tw/Application/FUN/FUN016_JPG.aspx?fileid=6HDGf2zwP%2b8%3d" target="_blank">WM500</a></li>
<li>Color: 2 colors</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Compact camera</h3>
<ul>
<li><b>PC 2323 / PC 2325</b>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://rra.go.kr/ko/license/A_b_popup.do?app_no=201617100000263091" target="_blank">PowerShot G9 X Mark II</a></li>
<li>Wireless module: <a href="https://nccmember.ncc.gov.tw/Application/FUN/FUN016_JPG.aspx?fileid=mPbl7HEVuUg%3d" target="_blank">WM227</a> · <a href="https://nccmember.ncc.gov.tw/Application/FUN/FUN016_JPG.aspx?fileid=6HDGf2zwP%2b8%3d" target="_blank">WM500</a></li>
<li>Color: 2 colors</li>
<li><a href="https://sertifikasi.postel.go.id/aplikasi/index?key=models&value=canon" target="_blank">made in Japan</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><b>PC 2329</b>
<ul>
<li>Wireless modules: <a href="https://nccmember.ncc.gov.tw/Application/FUN/FUN016_JPG.aspx?fileid=WkO7pbglL8w%3d" target="_blank">ES200</a> ( <a href="https://fccid.io/document.php?id=3232028" target="_blank">FCC documents</a> ) · <a href="https://nccmember.ncc.gov.tw/Application/FUN/FUN016_JPG.aspx?fileid=IppNOSgLkL0%3d" target="_blank">WM500</a></li>
<li>made in Japan</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><b>PC 2332</b>
<ul>
<li>Wireless modules: <a href="https://nccmember.ncc.gov.tw/Application/FUN/FUN016_JPG.aspx?fileid=QQ8807mZ9Yk%3d" target="_blank">ES200</a></li>
<li>Color: 3 colors</li>
<li><a href="https://sertifikasi.postel.go.id/aplikasi/index?key=models&value=canon" target="_blank">made in China</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><b>PC 2333</b>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://rra.go.kr/ko/license/A_b_popup.do?app_no=201617100000263082" target="_blank">IXY 200 / IXUS 185 / PowerShot ELPH 185</a></li>
<li>Color: 3 colors</li>
<li>made in China</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><b>PC 2334 / PC 2335</b>
<ul>
<li>Wireless modules: <a href="https://nccmember.ncc.gov.tw/Application/FUN/FUN016_JPG.aspx?fileid=QQ8807mZ9Yk%3d" target="_blank">ES200</a></li>
<li>Color: 2 colors</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<div>※ <strong>Since the direct link to the PDF document is large, please note.</strong></div>
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Canon Rumors · Dec 27, 2016

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<p>We’re told that the Canon EOS Rebel T6s will be replaced by the Canon EOS 77D.</p>
<p>Specifications are murky at best at the moment, but we expect this camera to be announced alongside a new Canon EOS Rebel T7i.</p>
<p><em>More to come…</em></p>
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Canon Rumors · Dec 26, 2016

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Canon has filed a patent for an EF 135mm f/2L optical formula with apodization filters.</p>
<p>From <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apodization" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Wikipedia</a> (Via <a href="http://www.the-digital-picture.com/News/News-Post.aspx?News=19701">TDP</a>):</p>
<blockquote><p><b>Apodization</b> is an optical filtering technique, and its literal translation is “removing the foot”. It is the technical term for changing the shape of a mathematical function, an electrical signal, an optical transmission or a mechanical structure. In optics, it is primarily used to remove Airy disks caused by diffraction around an intensity peak, improving the focus.</p></blockquote>
<p>Patent publication number 2016-218444 (Google Translate)</p>
<ul>
<li>Release date 2016.12.22</li>
<li>Application date 2015.5.20</li>
<li>Focal length 130.98</li>
<li>F number 2.06</li>
<li>Field of View 9.38</li>
<li>Image height 21.64</li>
<li>Lens total length 159.05</li>
<li>BF 53.99</li>
<li>Even when there is vignetting, a good blurred image at all angle of view</li>
</ul>
<p>We have not heard anything regarding a new EF 135mm f/2L lens coming in 2017, but we’ll obviously let you know if we do.</p>
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sherif · Dec 26, 2016

hi all
i decide to share with all of you my past experience with Sony a7r II , one year ago i sold my 5d MK III and went to Sony a7 II then a7r II and i still keep my canon glasses .
today i sold my Sony camera after may be 6 month for many reasons :
if really you plan to move to Sony system you have to move to whole system with lenses other wise it's kinda useless and you will not enjoy most of features .
another point also it's not really that solid camera and i experience 2 times problem while shooting in snow plus some issues of compatibly even i buy the original grip and 3 original battery still i have to restart the camera and not only me its normal issues happen with a lot of Sony users .
focus system not that easy to deal with and what ever you have expensive adapter still you will have some problems i have to shoot 5 times to make sure my pics in right focus
i may do wrong and some of my friends told me that you are crazy ;D but am quite sure that i will not go wrong with canon 5d mk IV .
sony is good camera but may be i don't like it personally ...... your opinion guys about this moving is highly appreciated .
8) 8) 8) 8)

Canon Rumors · Dec 25, 2016

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An interesting lens patent for a PowerShot camera has appeared, in the form of a Canon 3.6-255mm F2.8-7 lens with a built-in extender that can make the lens 2000mm f/10 when converted to 35mm.</p>
<p>Patent publication number 2016-212210 (Google translated)</p>
<ul>
<li>Release date 2016.12.15</li>
<li>Application date 2015.5.7</li>
<li>Zoom ratio 66.07</li>
<li>Focal length 3.71 10.16 245.00</li>
<li>F number 2.90 4.99 7.07</li>
<li>Half angle of view (degree) 40.59 20.88 0.91</li>
<li>Lens total length 94.31 86.88 150.26</li>
<li>BF 9.45 16.24 9.56</li>
</ul>
<p>Super telephoto (D)</p>
<ul>
<li>Focal length 359.99</li>
<li>F number 10.39</li>
<li>Half angle of view (degree) 0.62</li>
<li>Lens total length 150.26</li>
<li>BF 3.56</li>
</ul>
<p>With the PowerShot SX70 HS around the corner and recent patents showing 100x zoom optical formulas, this is likely part of that development process.</p>
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GP.Masserano · Dec 25, 2016

Dear friends,
I have a question for you.
In the photobag for "general use" I have the old 70-300 4-5.6 IS USM (& 24-70 f4 L) and I am not satisfied about the quality, especially at 300mm.
What do I buy: 70-200 f4 L IS USM + 1,4X III or 70-300 4-5.6 L IS USM ?
The price difference is not decisive.
Are to be mounted on Canon EOS 6D (landscape), 7DII ("easy" wildlife) and 1200D (camera of my wife), for travel photos and nature (for "true" wildlife I have also the 100-400 MK2)
I have read many tests and the 70-300 L IS USM (100mm more) attracts me very much but does not accept the 1,4 X...

and the 70-200 is a...razor
Is the sharpness comparable between the two "white"?
Thanks
GPaolo

PS: I would like to take this opportunity to do to all the friends of CANON RUMORS my Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Good photos at all !

vjlex · Dec 25, 2016

It was somewhat unexpected, but I discovered last night that there is serious vignetting with the Tokina 16-28mm and the Mark IV. The lens itself didn't go on easily. It fit a bit too snugly. I don't know why or in what way, but it seems Canon changed something with the lens mount on the Mark IV. I never had either problems with my Mark II.

Has anyone else who has this camera+lens combo faced a similar issue? Am I going to have to get rid of my Tokina? It's such a fun lens. I was really looking forward to using it with the Mark IV.

luckydude · Dec 24, 2016

I shoot sports semi-pro and the boss wants me to deliver him a card full of keepers, no duds.
I just got the 1dx and found the cropping function in the menu. It's awesome when you are going
through your images, find that perfect shot but it's not zoomed in enough, the crop function really
makes that shot pop.

It's so useful that I'd like to map menu->play->cropping to some button on the camera but I have
not figured out if that is possible. Seems like it would be useful for lots of stuff.

If it is not possible, it could be, it's just software/firmware, Canon could add this feature. Is there a
process for suggesting such a thing to Canon?

Valvebounce · Dec 24, 2016

Hi Folks.
I would like to offer the seasons greetings and best wishes to all here and thank everyone for their input through the year, both asking and answering the questions that help us all to improve and for posting your photos which often set the bar very high in the different image related threads.

Kind regards, Graham.

Dick · Dec 24, 2016

Took just one flash with me (430EX II) for my xmas trip and it flashes nicely. Photos, however, end up under exposed, because the flash flashes out of sync. It actually does not flash at all while the shutter does its thing, but maybe before that. I tried the flash with 2 bodies (5D3 & 6D) and the same thing happens with both. I did reset all settings etc. No luck.

Canon Rumors · Dec 24, 2016

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<p>We’re told that Canon will announced a new EOS M camera in February, ahead of CP+ in Yokohama, Japan which starts on February 23, 2017.</p>
<p>The new EOS M camera will come in below the recently released EOS M5 and will likely retain a similar form factor to the EOS M10 and EOS M3.</p>
<p>We also received further confirmation that the two kit lenses that will be available for EOS M cameras will be the EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM, and the EF-M 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM and that the EF-M 18-55 f/3.5-5.6 IS STM will be discontinued.</p>
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adhocphotographer · Dec 24, 2016

Hi all,

I know people don't like the 1.7 crop of 4K recording, but it does not bother me, and infact helps me out at the tele end (for wildlife shoots). For my general use, i use a canon 16-35f/4L IS, which is about a 28-60mm, which is fine for a standard lens (with nice IS too).

However, i would like to go wider for video and was thinking of the Sigma 8-16. It fits the 5D IV and since it is designed for 1.6 crop, i am assuming it would be fine in 4K with it's 1.7 crop. Has anyone here played around with this? If so, which crop lenses have you used and what are your thoughts?

Thanks,

John

Cheekysascha · Dec 23, 2016

Hey everyone, so i've been thinking about adding the 16-35 2.8 iii to pair with my 24-70 2.8 ii and 70-200 2.8 ii is

The only problem is that i currently already own the 14mm 2.8 ii and the 16-35mm f4 is so i would probably sell the f4 or even both to fund it but was curious to those of you who own the new mk3 version why did you upgrade/pick it over the f4 is? The only difference i can currently see is the increase in sharpness and it being f2.8 but at the same time it loses the IS.

I'm not really sure in the end if it's worth it for me to upgrade but mainly just wanted your thoughts/opinion on the lens

Zeidora · Dec 23, 2016

I'm looking at upgrading my focusing rail. I have a dual axis (http://www.adorama.com/mcfrs.html), but hardly ever use the Y axis, and would like to have Arca plate/QR built-in. I shoot with gripped 5DsR, Zeiss 100 MP, extension rings, MP-E 65, occasionally Canon 180M, with MT-24 EX. So a rather heavy set-up. For very fine adjustments I have a Cognysis StackShot.

I like me RRS tripod etc., but their macro rails get at best lukewarm reviews. Looking at Hejnar instead.
There is the single rod stage in 8 or 10" http://www.hejnarphotostore.com/product-p/ms3_8.htm
OR
The triple rod stage with 3.5" http://www.hejnarphotostore.com/product-p/ms5p_8.htm

- What is the difference between those two designs in real life? I notice that the QR clamp is about 50 mm wide in the 8/10" version, while it is 70 mm wide in the 3.5" version. That would allow a bit more lateral adjustments without going dual rail. Is it possible to put a wider QR clamp on the 8/10" rail?
- There is a small hex screw on the base opposite the locking knob. What does it do?

I lean towards the 10" because I frequently photography "belly plants" and small mushrooms. Tripod fully open is often not going low enough, so want to get the camera off the center of the tripod. A longer rail will get me more adjustment options.

Any thoughts? Further options to consider?

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