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Canon Rumors · Oct 7, 2016

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<p><a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/canon-ef-600mm-f4-do-is-to-arrive-in-late-2017-cr2/">We posted a couple of days ago</a> that Canon was well into the development of new “big white” lenses. The first patent for a new optical formula has appeared for an EF 300mm f/2.8L IS.</p>
<p>Patent Publication No. 2016-173439 (Google Translated)</p>
<ul>
<li>Published 2016.9.29</li>
<li>Filing date 2015.3.17</li>
<li>Focal length 292.46</li>
<li>F-number 2.91</li>
<li>Angle of view 4.23</li>
<li>Image height 21.64</li>
<li>Overall length of the lens 273.95</li>
<li>BF 60.81</li>
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<p>We don’t expect to see the supertelephoto lenses updated until at least 2018.</p>
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Larsskv · Oct 6, 2016

I am looking for the smallest shoulder bag possible, that fits a Canon 1DX with a 24-70 f2.8 lens attached. Of course, it cant be so small that it becomes problematic to got the camera in or out of the bag.. (I do not need room for another lens or flash, just the camera and lens attached.)

I've been looking at Billingham bags, and their largest ones will be big enough, but I am hoping to get away with one of their smaller ones.

Any tips or input on Billingham, or other brands, will be highly appreciated. Thank you!

ahsanford · Oct 6, 2016

Data updated on 10/3 by ExploreCams, who mines internet EXIF data:

(by rank)
https://explorecams.com/stats/top/models

(in fun interactive pinwheel charts)
https://explorecams.com/stats/global

Of note, Sony's not even in the top 20 by camera ranking (of shots posted online), which is a little hard to believe. Any chance Sony folks are getting their EXIF data scrubbed somehow, perhaps by a wifi/bluetooth protocol trying to save a byte or two as it posts to social media?

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ahsanford · Oct 6, 2016

Sony steps on the gas in the APS-C mirrorless space:
https://www.engadget.com/2016/10/06/sony-reveals-the-a6500-its-new-e-mount-mirrorless-flagship/

(Paging AvTvM to say 'Stupid Canon' in 3, 2, 1...)

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Canon Rumors · Oct 6, 2016

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<p>Canon has released a firmware update for the GP-E2 GPS receiver, below are the fixes included in the update.</p>
<p>Firmware Version 2.0.2 incorporates the following fixes:</p>
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<li>Corrects a phenomenon in which, in rare cases, the digital compass is not displayed and the location information is not updated when using the GP-E2 through the USB connection.</li>
<li>Corrects a phenomenon in which, in rare cases, the GPS log’s time information will show the date of the next day.</li>
</ol>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/support/details/cameras/gps-receivers/gps-receiver-gp-e2/gps-receiver-gp-e2#drivers_downloads_tab">Download firmware v2.02</a></strong></p>
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Canon Rumors · Oct 6, 2016

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We’re told that the <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/?s=200-600">much discussed Canon EF 200-600 f/4.5-5.6 IS</a> (or similar focal range) could possibly be announced alongside the Canon EOS 6D Mark II. All this source did was confirm to us that the new supertelephoto zoom lens will not be an “L”, but should complete quite favourably against the Sigma and Tamron offerings.</p>
<p>The announcement date is unknown, but the latest guess is a February CP+ announcement for the EOS 6D Mark II.</p>
<p><em>More to come…</em></p>
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Khufu · Oct 6, 2016

I know how everyone loves a wee challenge on here, thought I'd ask for thoughts on the yellow camera body I just spotted amongst the press photographers at the front... What do we reckon it is? Is it a generally available model? I'm thinking it's possibly just another industry standard pro model; that a well-off photographer's paid thousands to have taken apart and customised, ie spray-painted to er, really help express himself through his work...

Thoughts? Feel free to chime in with references to and pictures of other known, quirky mods and custom jobs, I'm surprised we don't really see more of it, considering how much we almost all reeeally know we're likely to cling on to our cameras until they're not worth selling. What else is out there asides from yellow-cam here and DigitalRev's silly/fun auction things?

Oh, I have whatever Canon's last Rebel-type 35mm film camera is; it's amazing, works just like a 300D, light-up LCD screen, great AF etc, but only came in a silvery colour. I had some rubbery-textured blackboard-paint, coated my camera, note the whole thing is like it's coated in black grip! (Rebel T3, maybe? 300X?)

ahsanford · Oct 5, 2016

I'm off to do something I never do -- shoot some astro on my 5D3 -- and I have a very simple question: does long exposure noise reduction do a damn thing when shooting RAW, or does it only affect in-camera JPGs?

The 5D3 manual does not seem to indicate this in the long exposure NR section.

Thx,
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shtarker · Oct 5, 2016

I am considering a new camera and can't decide which way to go. I shoot sports, portraits, night photography, birds, occasional weddings, etc. In other words, a little of everything. I recently rented a 1DX mkii and loved it. I wasn't considering it due to cost, now I'm thinking I can't afford not to get it. Is it that much better than a 5D mk iv? I haven't tried a 5D mk iv yet, hoping to try one over the next couple of weeks. Obviously the 1DX mk ii is better for sports, but I used a 5d mkiii for a while and it was fine for the most part.

Has anyone used both? Should I not even consider the 5D mk iv?

Good24 · Oct 5, 2016

Some questions re: 7D Mark II:

Is there (or will there be) a kit with the new 18-135 IS USM? I thought when that lens was announced they said there would be but I don't see it anywhere...

...except on Canon's website where they have it with the WiFi card:

https://shop.usa.canon.com/shop/en/catalog/eos-7d-mark-ii-ef-S-18-135mm-is-usm-wi-fi-adapter-kit

However, the price there is puzzling me ($2450.) You can get all three same items, bought separately, for $2140. on B&H right now. Meaning I could get the body and lens for just $2100.

What I'm hoping for is to get a discount as typical with the kit where the body + lens is cheaper than if bought separately. E.g. maybe $1999 or less in this case. But I'm not seeing that option anywhere.

Anybody have thoughts or recall rumors that such a kit will be offered?

Canon Rumors · Oct 5, 2016

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The Digital Picture has completed their review of the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV. The review does a good job of covering Dual Pixel RAW and showing you what sort of adjustments you can make in post processing using Canon’s DPP (Lightroom support coming).</p>
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<blockquote><p>The feature sets included in the 5D-series have enabled them to aptly serve a wide range of photographers’ needs including portraiture, weddings, events, landscapes, nightscapes, architecture, photojournalism, street/documentary photography and even sports. Canon EOS 5D Mark IV continues this tradition, taking performance, image quality and the feature set to new levels. This camera is going to take a lot of pro and amateur kits to the next level. <a href="http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EOS-5D-Mark-IV.aspx">Read the full review</a></p></blockquote>
<p>I think we’ve seen about 30 reviews of the EOS 5D Mark IV, and I have yet to find anyone that has any serious complaints or issues with the new DSLR.</p>
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TommyLee · Oct 4, 2016

I recorded 2 each.....30 min sessions in a club... \
[ edit....hd ...not 4k ]
on 1dx2 cfast 64 gig....
the two files showed 6.6 gig and 6.3 gig...
used cfast reader to copy files to hard drive of laptop windows 8.1
read/played the two files on laptop

...so far so good...

now when I tried to copy those two larger videos to an empty 32gig sd card ...or even BACK to the cfast card ...said not enough space
the smallet test videos copie... and played all around.... everywhere ok...
2 big files no go..
now I copied the 2 ....6 gig files to a spinning usb 3.0 travel drive and ok....
files played from there also...

I dont understan what is up here.. are there some hidden file issues ...ones that dont always get moved?... I seem to hear a voice telling me that...

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this is latest 1dx2 with the cfast 'patch' from factory and reader and card are sandisk ...part of premium kit...

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I dont need this heartache to come up in the middle of important recording so ..
I need to figure this out...

usually I am on this stuff... but quite puzzled here.

help is welcomed

thanks for your input
Tom

headed back to prophoto to see whats up...soon....

MichaelTheMaven · Oct 4, 2016

First let me say Im very impressed with the 5D4. Really incredible camera, even the video - I am very impressed, so this isn't a post to rip on the 5D IV at all. I think it is amazing.

I noticed something strange when shooting my Dynamic Range test, it looks like some sort of ghosting across the frame (see images below) and it occurs even when I block 1/2 of the lens with a poster board. It is a horizontal banding across the entire frame, even on the side that was completely blocked with a black poster board (right on the lens).

The strange thing is, I've posted this on Canon's Forum twice now, and both times it was taken down almost immediately. Which is really strange.

I was wondering if a couple of you guys could test the same conditions on your 5DIV's to see if you are getting the same results?

This is what I know:

1. The defect doesn't happen on a 5D3, A7rii, Nikon D500 or Fuji XT-2 under the same conditions.
2. It only happens on the very far left 1/3 of the frame when over-exposing a certain amount of it, about 1/4-1/3 of the frame, and it typically needs to start on the very far left side, and extend minimum about 1/4 into the frame. Overexposing in the center, the right, or smaller portions of the left side have no effect and seem normal.
3. The defect is strictly horizontal, even when the over exposure is oriented diagonally.
4. The defect is not visible until raising the shadows. You won't see it until then.

Im trying to figure out if this is something exclusive to the 5D4 I was using or if it is a model wide defect.

Can anyone else test this to confirm or deny?

1. Block the right half of the lens
2. Overexpose the left half with a strobe.
3. Open in RAW
4. Open up the shadows.

I thank you in advance!

Michael The Maven

photennek · Oct 4, 2016

Hi,

I have the Canon EF 70-200 f/2.8 L IS ii USM lens and use it with my 5d3. I have tried my best to AFMA it and I am happy with its focus accuracy when using the center focus point in the single spot focus point -mode. However, I am noticing (more and more consistently) that @ f/2.8 when using peripheral focus points (for example the second column of focus points from either left or right side when in landscape orientation), the focus is often not correct. Mostly it is front focusing, though I have not made exact measurements. Is this typical to the lens, or should I send it in for some service?

And, is this more typically a lens or a body problem? I am not noticing the same with for example 24-70Lii or 100L macro, but I am not sure if there is a bit of this same with 35f2.

I've now learned to use more focus and recompose -technique with the 70-200, which is fine for stills and gives me good results, but for less still subjects peripheral focus points would be useful for nicer compositions.

Anyone having similar experiences, on this lens or another, or peripheral focus points in general? All my experiences are mainly in good light situations.

Thanks for any insight!

Valvebounce · Oct 3, 2016

Hi Folks.
So the conversation went something like,
Angela: I think I'd really like a 70th anniversary Vespa 150cc scooter.
Me, calling her bluff: Yes ok, and I'd like an EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM.
Angela: Are you sure because last week you were talking about a different lens.
Me: Yes, I checked and the other lens (a 300 f2.8L mkI) would be too long for most of the shots at Goodwood and not long enough for the bird hide.

Well, she has a scooter and I have an EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM and a 1.4xIII. ;D ;D 8)

Her with her new toy shot by me with my new toy!

SE0A8617_DxO by Graham Stretch, on Flickr

I love this new lens, it already shows a marked improvement in sharpness and AF speed and reliability over my Σ150-500 even with the f8 limitations with the 1.4xIII giving only the centre cross of AF points and I haven't done AFMA on it yet.
I'm afraid there is going to be a flurry of shots with this lens, I have been out shooting with it most days since I got it.

Cheers, Graham.

rlarsen · Oct 3, 2016

Anyone here experience their 70-200 mkll tripod mount ring getting stuck on the lens. It happed to me and it took days to remove it. It no longer fits properly and will not turn without binding. The sliver alignment screws are not loose. It's an odd and frustrating problem.

CDD28 · Oct 3, 2016

Is there a dual charger for LP-E6N batteries out there that works and is safe to use? It doesn't seem that Canon sells one but I've seen a few third party manufacturers have them. Could someone recommend a nice one to pick up?

Canon Rumors · Oct 3, 2016

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<p>We’re told that the Canon EF 600mm f/4 DO IS <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/canon-ef-600mm-f4-do-br-at-canon-expo/">that was shown in prototype form</a> at Canon EXPO in September of 2015 is currently scheduled to be launched in the second half of 2017.</p>
<p>Along with the new DO supertelephoto, we’re told that Canon is well on its way developing updates for the other “big white” prime lenses. While optics will likely be similar, Canon is working on weight savings techniques and updated coatings and IS systems. We don’t expect to see these lenses announced in 2017, although we’re told it’s possible we may see them being tested at the 2018 Olympics in South Korea.</p>
<p>As with all lens announcements, take them with a grain of salt, as they do have a tendancy to be met with delays.</p>
<p><em>More to come…</em></p>
<p><em>image credit // <a href="http://www.popphoto.com/canon-is-working-on-600mm-do-br-telephoto-lens-with-its-latest-optical-tech">popphoto</a></em></p>
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Canon Rumors · Oct 3, 2016

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Roger <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/teardown-canon-eos-5d-mark-iv/">completed his teardown of the EOS 5D Mark IV</a> relatively quickly, now the folks at Lensrentals.com have completed their review of the EOS 5D Mark IV, and I pretty much agree with their assessment of the camera and its place in the industry.</p>
<p><strong>From Lensrentals.com</strong></p>
<blockquote><p>Heads up, here comes a short rant. Upon the announcement of this camera, it was instantly met with some harsh critics on the feature list of the system. People want a camera that can shoot medium format quality images, with the speed of a Canon 1DX Mark II, and the video functionalities of a RED Weapon – and they want the price to sit under $3,000. Sure, this camera doesn’t have anything and may not have pushed the bounds of the industry, but the Canon 5D series has never been about being revolutionary in features, but being revolutionary in practicality….. <a href="https://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2016/09/lensrentals-com-reviews-the-canon-5d-mark-iv/">Read the full review</a></p></blockquote>
<p><strong>Canon EOS 5D Mark IV</strong></p>
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<li><strong>USA </strong><em>$3499</em><strong>:</strong> <a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1274705-REG/canon_eos_5d_mark_iv.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296">B&H Photo</a> | <a href="http://amzn.to/2bk6MtW">Amazon</a> | <a href="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5574981434&toolid=10001&campid=5337955022&customid=&icep_item=172357382724&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg">ebay</a> | <a href="http://www.lensrentals.com/rent/canon/cameras/canon-5d-mark-iv">Lensrentals</a></li>
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Canon Rumors · Oct 3, 2016

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A new cinema lens patent has appeared, this time for a CN-E 60-800mm f/4-5.6. We expect to see a few lenses announced in early 2017 ahead of NAB in April. We’re told at least one anamorphic lens will be announced.</p>
<p>Patent Publication No. 2016-173529 (Google Translated)</p>
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<li>Published 2016.9.29</li>
<li>Filing date 2015.3.18</li>
<li>Zoom ratio 13.33</li>
<li>Focal length 60.00 300.00 800.00</li>
<li>F-number 4.00 4.00 5.60</li>
<li>Half angle of view (degrees) 14.53 2.97 1.11</li>
<li>The total lens length 465.36 465.36 465.36</li>
<li>BF 55.10 55.10 55.10</li>
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Sporgon · Oct 3, 2016

I have a job to do which involves, among other things, producing a time-lapse photography video of a very large construction, basically groundworks and then the building.

I have a question for those of you that are into time-lapse: what would be the best camera for this job ? It doesn't have to be FF, better to be Canon unless someone has a suggestion for a camera that has a fixed lens, then brand doesn't matter. FOV wants to be about 28 mil on crop. The camera could be removed each night and replace in the morning, so it would be reasonably safe.

The budget for the overall job on this is substantial and I could purchase the camera for the job and then sell it afterwards. At the moment it looks to me as if a used 7DII might be best.

Any thoughts ? I'm interested to hear from you guys who do this type of thing.

Ryananthony · Oct 3, 2016

Hey all,

I own a 5D3 and use a Sigma 150-600C for wildlife, and I am more then happy with my results from this combination. My wife comes out with me often, and she is currently using a 70-200 f2.8 IS version 1 on a 7D.

unfortunately for her, this is not enough reach obviously and it is really a shame. We really enjoy going out looking for wildlife and birds, and I want to get her closer to the action with out breaking the bank, but more importantly with out a lot of weight. For now, I don't think adding a tripod will be an idea. We have a monopod, and are going to start trying it out.

the options I'm aware of:
300mm f4 - Not a lot more reach, but could take x1.4, IS, close focusing distance, lightweight
400mm f5.6 - same ''reach'' as my Sigma, lightweight, but will not take 1.4 with current 7d,
150-600mm(sigma/tamron) - redundent, plus it is generally too heavy.
70-300mm f4-5.6L - seems small and light enough, still only 300mm but has IS and versatility of the zoom.
70-200mm f2.8Lii - Replace my 70-200mm and looks like it takes extenders well.
100-400mm f4.5-5.6ii - The best of everything, and what I'm leaning towards, but the weight will be the biggest issue.

Am I missing anything? I know it is up us to decide but Im curious for the opinions of the more experienced and knowledgeable

I should add, when the price of the used 5D3 comes down, I want to upgrade the 7D.

XL+ · Oct 2, 2016

My 7DII suffers from (meanwhile 6th maintenance) permanent hardware problems (cam suddenly switches off). I thought after the last repair, this error has stopped.
But this week it happened again. 3
My dealer offered me to get an refurbished exchange body with about 40.000 releases, or an new 80D.

I´m torn, which solution would be best.
My question is: Is the AF (and the performance at all) of the 80D visibly slower as the 7DII`s?
I do shoot most times birds, but honestly with the quiet shutter leaease mode.
I read, the 80D has an better image quality and better noise, than the 7DII when shooting at Iso 1600.

I like the crop mode, as the places where I shoot are far away, so the extra reach is welcome.

rfdesigner · Oct 2, 2016

I was having fun playing flash games last night, and I started to want more user defined configuration slots.

I have the 2 C1/2 slots which I use for "landscape" and "kid chasing" plus I tend to use the M mode for flash use, but I find I have to be quite careful as I can end up inheriting settings if I've been playing astro games or other things.

I realised I could do with several C settings, the question is, am I the only one.. do we all wish for a dozen user defined configs?.

IF you could choose, how many would you like?

PhotoSimon · Oct 1, 2016

So here's my initial, highly unscientific thoughts on the 5D mk iv after playing with it for a couple of weeks . . .

http://simonbrettellphotography.co.uk/canon-5d-mk-iv-review/

I'd be interested to hear the opinions of other mk iv users now we've had a little time with the camera

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