Canon's supply status notifications, a costantly updating list of gear that will have delays when it comes to new orders from retailers has been updated to include the RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Z, which should come as no surprise to anyone. While it's going to be a popular lens at the retail level, it

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I thought a thread for reviews of the R1 might have already existed. If so, please let me know and I'll delete this one.

Anticipating many reviews coming with the R1 about ship, I thought I'd consolidate those that I am aware of and start the thread.

Earlier today Jan Wegener posted his R1 review. He has had a pre-production model for a while and put it through its paces. Short answer, he calls it the best camera body he has ever used and mentioned a scenario where he might make it his primary body with the R5 II used for special circumstances. Cited better AF, apparent better DR, great colors, great EVF and being able to use the AF-On button to go from 20 fps (half press) to 40 fps (full press). He admitted his cons were for extreme situations, namely the buffer (which he did hit) and the 24 MPs (an issue with small birds at a distance according to Jan).

Another wildlife photographer that has his hands on a pre-production model is Fabian Fopp. He talks about falling in love with the camera even though he wasn't all that interested before using it. Cons were MPs and wanted even higher fps.

Of course, there is a long thread on Jeff Cable's comments from the Olympics.

A 'find' from our recent "Pick Up, Put Away and Get Organized" effort...

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I picked these up at a camera store in the middle of New Hampshire (a summer vacation spot)...friendly owner.

Some of the images and information in these brochures sure catalyzed memories for yours truly...

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In this patent application (2024-154138), Canon hits the ground running on some downright jaw-dropping lovely zooms. Will we see any? I hope so, but I'm sure someone out there will complain about them being too expensive and too heavy. Going by the embodiments, these will be both.

SmallRig is thrilled to announce the upcoming release of the Cage Kit for Canon C400. SmallRig Cage Kit for Canon C400 4946 is a versatile solution for filmmakers. It includes a variety of parts like plates, rods, cables, and mounts for flexible shooting setups. The kit allows for easy adaptation to different shooting scenarios with its modular design and multiple mounting options. It supports wireless follow focus and Vmount batteries, while also providing enhanced palm support and various accessory mounting options. It supports wireless follow focus and Vmount batteries, while also providing enhanced palm support and various accessory mounting options. Additionally, it features a sun shade for clear screen viewing, a rail for monitor extension, and a cable for handle control extension to the camera. The estimated ship date for the cage kit is November 29, 2024 Preorder and Save at SmallRig $169 (Reg $199) SmallRig 4946 Cage Kit for the Cinema EOS C400 SmallRig Cage Kit for the Cinema EOS C400 $169 (Reg $199)

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Canon completed their long-awaited hybrid trinity of L prime lenses with the RF 24mm f/1.4L VCM, RF 35mm f/1.4L VCM and RF 50mm f/1.4L VCM, and all of them appear to have been very well received. We also know that there will be more hybrid VCM prime lenses in the future, but not in the

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It looks like Sony will have the next major camera and lens announcement, as they have scheduled an event for November 19, 2024. For now it looks like Sony is gearing up to launch two new professional level products. Sony will announjce the Alpha A1 II, which will become their new flagship camera body. It

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We received a good question today about teleconverters for the black version of the RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Z. The person that reached out said that the black version of the lens with white teleconverters would “look like an oreo cookie”. I figured it was a good topic to put out there, because I'm

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Can anyone please explain me in simple words the following 3 AF options:

• AF-ON Eye Detection AF
• AE Lock button Metering and AF start
• Moving AF point, start AF by eye Ctrl
• Move AF point by eye control

Basically I really have vague idea about the fine differences of all of them.



I am using them but am pretty sure they don't react as described ergo better ask veteran wolves here for explanation and opinions.

EDIT: Can someone please move the question to the Questions and Answers section? I am sorry for misplacing it. And thanks in advance.

Today Canon has launched some much-anticipated lenses for the RF mount. Besides the 35mm F1.4, the next hot lens for Canon has always been the 24mm F1.4, and here we are.

Hi!

I have a problem with my newly bought R3 I can’t figure out.

I was going to try the Panning Assist feature and enabled it. I didn’t get the right symbol that it was active so I was just going to turn it off for now. But, when I try to turn it off it says I can’t because HF anti flicker is on. So, I then go turn off HF Antiflicker and I get a message saying I need to turn off Panning Assist to access it, so now they’re both greyed out and one block the other … how do I get out of it?

you all know by now that Cannon will be announcing three new lenses on October 30th. That will be happening at midnight Eastern Time. Just to recap in case you're new here we know for sure the following three lenses are coming. We can now confirm that two more lenses are coming on the same

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SmallRig has released the codesigned Potato Jet Tribex Hydraulic Carbon Fiber Tripod Kit for creatives.

In this patent application (2024-152935), Canon is researching some RF-designed super zoom embodiments.

In this patent application (2024-152941) Canon is researching some super telephoto zooms that are most likely some L's. All these designs have internal zoom mechanisms and seem very well balanced, with most of the optical elements near the center or rear.

Canon released its third quarter financials a few days ago, and while there's a lot to unpack there was one line that lept out at me.

Hi!

I’ve just gotten an R3 and the AF-system seems very different from my old R5.

I had my R5 set up to directly select AF-area/mode with one button. So, I could cycle through single point and whole area tracking-with a starting single point. So when for example a bird in a tree couldn’t be located, I would switch to single point with one button push. I used dual BBF in combination with this.

With the R3 all points are just starting tracking and to use single point I have to go to Q (or custom button) to turn off tracking and it takes way too much time.

Is there no way to switch between single point and AF-tracking/subject tracking with a single starting AF-point with the R3?

A strange report from DCW surfaced describing an announcement at the China International Public Security Products Expo, Canon announced a new feature for the R7, dubbed as per DCW's image as ISO+.

SmallRig was kind enough to send me a custom colour cage for my EOS R3.

Why orange? The Cincinnati Bengals of course! #WhoDey.... and why the heck not?!

We are told that Canon will introduce a new macro lens in the first half of 2025. and it will have/be a “macro design first”. We weren't given any details on what the “first” will be. It will be an autofocus lens, so no MP-E 65mm update. That's not really a lens you'd use autofocus

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Phototrend.fr had an interview with Leica recently and posted their article. According to the article, sales have been dominated by the Q (no, not this one).

I wanted to come up with a snarky title and some came to mind, but in a way, I just feel a little bad for Ricoh. I wish they decided to join in on the fun with mirrorless. They make some great innovative cameras, and the mirrorless world would be better with them.

Lomography has launched the Wide Glass Instant Camera. Lomography claims that this will be the sharpest instant camera on the market. The camera uses Fujifilm Instax Wide film and claims “Studio Ready Instant Photography”, “that's a bold strategy Cotton“. Lomography Press Release Unmatched Sharpness & Unbelievable Color on Instax Film. Featuring an impressive 90 mm

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Insta360 is thrilled to announce the latest addition to its Ace series, Insta360 Ace Pro 2. This groundbreaking wide-angle action camera delivers unparalleled image quality, smarter, easier capture powered by AI, upgraded audio, and an improved rugged design made for action at its most extreme. Co-engineered with Leica, it delivers serious performance upgrades with the industry-leading

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In this patent application (2024-149828) we have Canon doing some great things with extenders built into both a regular lens and a diffractive optics lens.