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Canon Rumors · Oct 31, 2016

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<p>B&H Photo has stock of the brand new Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG Art series lens.</p>
<p class="fs16 OpenSans-600-normal upper product-highlights-header">PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS</p>
<ul class="top-section-list" data-selenium="highlightList">
<li class="top-section-list-item">EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format</li>
<li class="top-section-list-item">Aperture Range: f/4 to 22</li>
<li class="top-section-list-item">FLD and Aspherical Elements</li>
<li class="top-section-list-item">Super Multi-Layer Coating</li>
<li class="top-section-list-item">Hyper Sonic AF Motor, Manual Override</li>
<li class="top-section-list-item">Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm</li>
<li class="top-section-list-item">TSC Material, Brass Bayonet Mount</li>
<li class="top-section-list-item">Dust- and Splash-Proof Construction</li>
<li class="top-section-list-item">Compatible with Sigma USB Dock</li>
</ul>
<p>Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG Art $1599: <a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1282158-REG/sigma_205954_500mm_f_4_dg_os.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296">B&H Photo</a></p>
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Canon Rumors · Oct 31, 2016

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Canon has released a paper for the IDEM conference that shows a multi readout approach that will allow for global shutter and higher dynamic range in future sensor design.</p>
<blockquote><p>Canon researchers will discuss high-resolution, large-format CMOS imaging technology for use in high-performance cameras large enough to take photographs and videos at ultra-high-definition resolution.</p>
<p>The Canon researchers developed a new architecture that enables the readouts of multiple pixels to be accumulated and stored in memory, and then processed all at once. This technique enabled the implementation of a global shutter while also delivering excellent noise and dark current performance and high dynamic range (92dB at a standard 30fps frame rate). <a href="http://www.btbmarketing.com/iedm/">Read more at IEDM</a></p></blockquote>
<p>Back in August, <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/canon-announces-cmos-sensor-with-global-shutter/">Canon announced that they have developed a global shutter</a> equipped CMOS sensor.</p>
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Zeidora · Oct 29, 2016

I'm looking for the rear drop-in filter holder for 52 mm screw-in filters for the 300/2.8 (same as for several other big whites), but it is out of stock everywhere, and it is not even listed on the Canon website.

Is this a short term backlog, or has this been discontinued? I'm about to get my 5D2 converted to full spectrum, and wonder whether I should even order the 52 mm IR filters.

I don't think there are alternatives. I don't think there are IR gel filters, and reversibly modifying the pol drop-in does not sound straight forward either.

msatter · Oct 29, 2016

It was a very looooooong wait (almost two years) for a new release of DSLR Controller and it finally arrived.

DSLR Controller v1.00 released

No longer 0.x, and no longer BETA
The transition from 0.x to 1.x has no special meaning. This is just the next release. The BETA moniker has been dropped, because even if using USB on Android will never be fully reliable, USB host availability is now relatively common even on mid-range devices... it only took 5 years.

5D Mark IV and 80D support
This version has been specifically updated to support the new member of the 5D family. The 80D has been out a bit longer, but as the reported issues were very similar to those seen on the 5D4, I expect the 80D to be working fine now as well.

There were quite a few minor changes to the protocol, only one of which really broke the app. I thought the other changes were worth delaying the update for, though.

NFC support
DSLR Controller now supports initiating connection by tapping the Android device to the camera's NFC tag (if present). The app must be launched and on-screen before doing this or Canon's app (or the Play store) is launched instead. See the updated Wi-Fi connection guide for further details: http://dslrcontroller.com/guide-wifi.php

Liveview resolution support
Depending on the camera, changing the liveview resolution may be available only in Wi-Fi/Smartphone mode, also in Wi-Fi/EOSUtility mode, or also in USB mode. The app now supports all these possibilities as well, where it previously only supported this in Wi-Fi/Smartphone mode.

Note that when using any of the display filters, it is strongly recommended to use the high resolution mode, as these filters are applied on the liveview image, not the raw image in the camera. Lowering the resolution may significantly improve latency and FPS, especially when using Wi-Fi, though.

Continuous AF (photo) and Movie Servo AF (video) support
These are represented in-app by the autofocus mode set to AF-S (next to the AF, R-MF, and MF options). Unfortunately, advanced Movie Servo AF settings available on the 5D4 are not remotely configurable, and must be adjusted on the camera (annoying for videographers).

If you are using both the camera and the app simultaneously to change settings, notice that the camera-on-screen 'Servo AF' button only pauses it, while the button in the app truly enables or disables it. The app is not aware of this pausing, as the information is not sent to the app by the camera.

It should also be noted that on the 5D4 you can switch to AF-S mode in the app even when in photo mode and it works, but the camera offers you no way to turn it on or off (contrary to for example the 70D). I'm assuming this is an oversight in the 5D4 firmware - or I'm blind.

Video format support
While detection for the 5D4's new video formats has been added, unfortunately the HDR, HFR, 24P and NTSC/PAL modes are not configurable remotely. You will have to change these settings on the camera, while the app is only able to set formats that fall within those configured parameters (annoying for videographers).

Android 7.0 support
While the previous version of the app did pretty much just work on Nougat, there was some quirkyness with the USB permission, and Android logged complaints regarding some of the used shared libraries. These issues have been corrected.

Connection issues
I've added a few popup notifications with information as to why a (Wi-Fi) connection failed, which can be helpful if you're having trouble getting the camera and the app to work together.

Mirrorless cameras
The original EOS M was completely crippled, remote control wise. I have not tested the M2 or the newer M10, but I've had some minor success connecting the M3 using NFC/Wi-Fi (using USB will strangely not let you modify any settings). The M3 is still marked as officially unsupported because a lot of logic in the app expects a device with a mirror. I do not expect to revisit the M series until I have the new M5 in-hand.

Older cameras
Unfortunately, my 50D has died, and I don't have a VxWorks camera at all anymore. If you are using a camera from 2008 or older, please let me know (on XDA or via e-mail, not by commenting here) if things have stopped working.

General stability
It should be noted that these newer cameras are actually more sensitive to protocol errors than the previous models. While I have done my best to mitigate, please keep a look out for errors and crashes to functionalities that worked fine in the past, and be sure to specify your camera model when reporting them.

Links

Google Play:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.dslrcontroller

Discussion thread on XDA:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1202082

Website:
http://dslrcontroller.com

Changelog:
http://dslrcontroller.com/download.php#changelog-100

ajfotofilmagem · Oct 28, 2016

See the before and after colorization historical photos, made by Brazilian Marina Amaral.

http://super.abril.com.br/historia/essa-brasileira-coloriu-fotos-historicas-e-o-resultado-e-incrivel/?utm_source=redesabril_jovem&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=redesabril_super

AlanF · Oct 28, 2016

The site used to remember me so I didn't have to login most of the time. Now, it logs me out rapidly.

ahsanford · Oct 28, 2016

FYI from TDP:

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/News/News-Post.aspx?News=19153

- A

YuengLinger · Oct 27, 2016

My new 80D seems to be pretty quick and accurate with phase detect AF for subjects that are motionless, but I'm having abysmal results with our toddler in action. I've tried most of the setting combinations.

As reference, I compare to my success with my 60D and 5DIII. Of course I'd be thrilled if it could come close to the 5DIII, though I know that is unreasonable, but at this point, I'm not getting nearly as many keepers as on the 60D!

To be fair, I haven't yet put on top notch glass, so far for the "action" having used an ef 50mm 1.4 and an ef 85mm 1.8, but the 85mm is quick and dependable on the 60D and 5DIII. YES, I've performed AFMA. No problem with sharp focus on motionless subjects, as stated.

Any tips? Thanks!

Canon Rumors · Oct 27, 2016

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<strong>From Sigma:</strong></p>
<p>We would like to announce the availability of a new firmware update for the SIGMA 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Sports in SIGMA and Canon mount, and the SIGMA 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary in SIGMA and Canon mount. The firmware can be updated using SIGMA Optimization Pro.</p>
<p>The lens firmware update improves the AF accuracy and reduces the operating sound of the diaphragm blades when it is attached with the SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11.</p>
<p>For customers who own the following applicable products and the SIGMA USB DOCK, please update the lens firmware using SIGMA Optimization Pro.</p>
<p><!--more-->

<strong>Applicable products</strong>

SIGMA 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Sports – SIGMA and Canon mount

SIGMA 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary – SIGMA and Canon mount</p>
<p><strong>Benefits of this firmware update</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>It has improved the AF accuracy when the lens is attached with the SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11.</li>
<li>For customers who own SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11, it is necessary to update this to the latest firmware Ver1.02.</li>
<li>It has improved the AF accuracy of this lens when mounted on the SIGMA sd Quattro (SIGMA mount only).</li>
<li>It has reduced the operating sound of the lens diaphragm blades when attached with the SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 EF-E and used for shooting movies (Canon mount only).It has improved the AF accuracy when the lens is used for shooting movies as well as Live View on EOS DIGITAL SLR cameras (Canon mount only).*1</li>
<li>It has reduced the operating sound of the lens diaphragm blades when used for shooting movies on EOS DIGITAL SLR cameras (Canon mount only).*1</li>
<li>It is fully functional with the Canon Digital Cinema Camera EOS C300 Mark II.</li>
<li>*1 The degree of improvement differs depending on the camera used.</li>
</ul>
<p>Please ensure the SIGMA Optimization Pro has been updated to Ver1.3.1 or later from the following download page before updating the lens firmware.</p>
<p>SIGMA Optimization Pro Download page

http://www.sigma-global.com/en/download/lenses/sigma-optimization-pro/</p>
<p>For customers who do not own the SIGMA USB DOCK, the lens firmware update will be provided free of charge but you will need to provide the proper documentation as listed in the instructions on the Service & Support section of our website</p>
<p><strong>Firmware Update for SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11</strong></p>
<p>We would like to announce the availability of a new firmware update for the SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 EF-E and SA-E.</p>
<p>This firmware update supports the following new products; SIGMA 12-24mm F4 DG HSM | Art, which we started the delivery from October 2016, SIGMA 500mm F4 DG OS HSM | Sports and SIGMA 85mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art, which are scheduled to be delivered from November 2016. In addition, it has improved the operation when some lenses that are not fully compatible are attached. It has also corrected the phenomenon where the distortion correction figure is not indicated properly in the camera when the SIGMA 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM | Art is attached.</p>
<p>For customers who own the SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11, please update the firmware using SIGMA Optimization Pro.</p>
<p>Please ensure the SIGMA Optimization Pro has been updated to ver1.3.1 or later from the following download page before updating the MC-11 firmware.</p>
<p>SIGMA Optimization Pro Download page

http://www.sigma-global.com/en/download/lenses/sigma-optimization-pro/</p>
<p><strong>Applicable products</strong>

SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 EF-E

SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 SA-E</p>
<p><strong>Benefits of this firmware update</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>It is fully functional with the SIGMA 12-24mm F4 DG HSM | Art, the SIGMA 500mm F4 DG OS HSM | Sports and the SIGMA 85mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art lenses.</li>
<li>It has reduced the startup time between turning on the camera and taking an image by not initially driving the focus when the camera is turned on.</li>
<li>When lenses with Optical Stabilizer (OS) function that are not fully compatible with the SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 are attached with the SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 and mounted on a camera which incorporates a stabilizer unit, it enables the camera’s stabilizer unit to be turned off and the lens’s OS function to be turned on and off.</li>
<li>It has improved the AF accuracy of Canon EF lenses that are not fully compatible with the SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 (EF-E only).</li>
<li>It has corrected the phenomenon where the distortion correction figure is not indicated properly in the camera, when the SIGMA 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM | Art is attached.</li>
</ul>
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AlanF · Oct 27, 2016

http://www.symmetrymagazine.org/article/99-percent-invisible

So, you thought you had a lot of lenses.

Ryan85 · Oct 27, 2016

I'm trying to decide what macro lens to get for all around macro shooting. I'm really trying to decide between 100mmL & the canon 180mmL. Any thoughts or experiences with the lenses? Thank you, Ryan

AdamBotond · Oct 26, 2016

I would like to hear some advices from 1DX, 5D IV users that are into wildlife photography.
I am planning to aquire a new rig for my mostly wildlife photography. Currently, I have been using 1D mark IV which I really love for its 10 fps and rigidness, ergonomy, etc. I also kept my previous camera, a 6D for landscapes and extra low light situations. While the 1D IV has become my primary camera for several reasons, lacking those 4 mp is very noticeable coming off the 6D's 20 mp sensor. I often feel like ending up with pics lacking some fine details, especially if the subject does not fill the entire frame, this is something I never felt with the 6D.

So I'm considering to sell both cameras to step up to 1DX or 5D IV. Now the choice gets tough here. I prefer the 1DX for ergonomy, good high iso performance, 12 fps, reasonable price, weather sealing. I'm certainly one of those guys who once has experienced the 1D series, don't want to move from there. However, 5D IV features 30 mp, that certainly gives a LOT more fine detail compared to 1D IV, better DR, similar if not better high iso, built in GPS, Wifi. I must also say that I shoot mostly mammals that do not necessairly require 12 fps, I could probably live with 7 fps.

So how would you guys decide? Thanks for your inputs in advance!

rrcphoto · Oct 26, 2016

I quote:

http://www.canon.com/ir/conference/pdf/conf2016q3e-sum.pdf

As for interchangeable-lens cameras, in the third quarter, sales increased 8% to 1.37 million units
thanks to mirrorless models and new DSLRs

Canon, through the launch of new products, has been working to stimulate latent demand for
interchangeable-lens cameras. For the new DSLRs that were launched in the first half of this year,
like the EOS 80D, which offers improved capacity to track fast-moving subjects, and the EOS Kiss
X80 (EOS Rebel T6 in the Americas, EOS 1300D in Europe) with its enhanced ability to connect to
networks, have been enjoying strong sales. In addition, the EOS 5D Mark IV, the core model
incorporating a full-size sensor that was launched in September has been contributing to sales since
its launch thanks to the well-balanced basic performance it offers in terms of still and video shooting.

Furthermore, for mirrorless cameras, following the EOS M3, we launched an affordably priced
model, the EOS M10 last year. We continued to post strong results through carrying out focused
marketing activities by strengthening online advertising and our sales network. We were successful
in generating new demand among groups that have had little familiarity with inter-changeable lens
cameras in the past, such as women and young generations. Enhancing our lineup in this way, we are
growing our mirrorless camera market share in Europe and Americas, but especially in Asia, and this
is now beginning to serve as an underpinning factor that supports our presence within the entire
interchangeable-lens camera market

Huh. Stupid Canon knows what they are doing?

Growth rate YoY is -1% .. in other words, in a rapidly declining market - Canon is selling the same amount as they did a year ago.

Canon has sold now 4.37 Million ILC's through the end of September. We'll find out in a week on CIPA data, but that should amount to around or over 50% of all ILC's shipped this year.

Jat Riski · Oct 26, 2016

5D MKIII+70-200mm f2.8L MKII

Canon Rumors · Oct 26, 2016

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Canon has released their Q3 2016 financials and they’re still making money, just not as much as they’d like to be.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/canon-results-idUSL4N1CU215?type=companyNews">From Reuters</a>:</p>
<blockquote><p>Oct 26 Japan’s Canon Inc said on Tuesday its third quarter operating <span class="vm-hook-outer vm-hook-default"><span class="vm-hook">profit</span></span> fell 48 percent, hurt by a strengthened yen following Britain’s vote to leave the European Union.</p>
<p>Operating profit for the three months ended Sept. 30 declined to 40 billion yen ($383.62 million) from 77.3 billion yen a year earlier. Five analysts surveyed by Thomson Reuters estimated an average third quarter operating profit of 58.3 billion yen.</p>
<p>The world’s biggest maker of cameras and printers also lowered its operating profit forecast for the year through December to 235 billion yen from a 265 billion yen estimate in July. ($1 = 104.2700 yen) (Reporting by Tim Kelly; Editing by Muralikumar Anantharaman)</p></blockquote>
<p><strong>Financial Reports by Canon Inc</strong> (<a href="http://www.the-digital-picture.com/News/News-Post.aspx?News=19136">found at TDP</a>)</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.canon.com/ir/conference/pdf/conf2016q3e.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Conference on results for 3Q 2016 Presentation material (PDF)</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.canon.com/ir/conference/pdf/conf2016q3e-sum.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Speech Summary (PDF)</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.canon.com/ir/results/2016/rslt2016q3e.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Results for 3Q 2016 (PDF)</a></li>
</ul>
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Canon Rumors · Oct 26, 2016

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<p>Nokishita has compiled a list of unreleased Canon imaging products that have been registered with regulatory agencies around the globe. A few of them we’ve seen previously and some are likely products that have already been announced.</p>
<p><strong>DSLR Camera Bodies</strong></p>
<p>We’re thinking the listed DSLRs are Rebel updates that will be shown at CES in January of 2017. We don’t think either is the EOS 6D Mark II.</p>
<ul>
<li><b>DS126651 </b>(<a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/the-canon-ef-70-300-f4-5-6-is-usm-ii-still-scheduled-to-arrive-this-year-cr/">Previously seen</a>)
<ul>
<li><a href="https://nccmember.ncc.gov.tw/Application/FUN/FUN016_JPG.aspx?fileid=LFMcfWDZFb8%3d" target="_blank">Taiwan NCC</a> (PDF document)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://nccmember.ncc.gov.tw/Application/FUN/FUN016_JPG.aspx?fileid=QR93acdW%2bxA%3d" target="_blank">Wi-Fi</a> · Bluetooth equipped</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><b>DS126661</b> (First time)
<ul>
<li><a href="https://nccmember.ncc.gov.tw/Application/FUN/FUN016_JPG.aspx?fileid=LFMcfWDZFb8%3d" target="_blank">Taiwan NCC</a> (PDF document)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://nccmember.ncc.gov.tw/Application/FUN/FUN016_JPG.aspx?fileid=QR93acdW%2bxA%3d" target="_blank">Wi-Fi</a> · Bluetooth equipped</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Unpublished SKU (unknown if it were a single-lens reflex): <a href="http://novocert.ru/Documents/Document.aspx?Id=5773080" target="_blank">1791C002AA, 1792C002AA</a></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Mirror-less camera</strong></p>
<p>The SKU’s for this camera seen here do not match up with the EOS M5 from <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/canon-eos-m5-spotted-at-russian-certification/">previous registration listings</a>.</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://novocert.ru/Documents/Document.aspx?Id=5641445" target="_blank">PC2279</a> (<a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/canon-eos-m5-spotted-at-russian-certification/">Previously seen</a>)
<ul>
<li>SKU: 1724C002AA, 1724C012AA, 1724C022AA, 1725C002AA, 1725C012AA, 1725C022AA</li>
<li>Color: 2 colors</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>PowerShot Cameras</strong></p>
<p>We expect multiple consumer and prosumer PowerShot cameras announced for CES in January of 2016.</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://novocert.ru/Documents/Document.aspx?Id=5641445" target="_blank"><b>PC2323</b></a>
<ul>
<li>SKU: 1717C002AA, 1718C002AA</li>
<li>Color: 2 colors</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><a href="http://novocert.ru/Documents/Document.aspx?Id=5641445" target="_blank"><b>PC2334 / PC2335</b></a>
<ul>
<li>SKU: 1790C002AA, 1879C001AA</li>
<li>Color: 2 colors</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><a href="http://novocert.ru/Documents/Document.aspx?Id=5641445" target="_blank"><b>PC2329 / PC2332</b></a>
<ul>
<li>SKU: 1794C001AA, 1797C001AA, 1800C001AA</li>
<li>Color: three colors</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><a href="http://novocert.ru/Documents/Document.aspx?Id=5641445" target="_blank"><b>PC2333</b></a>
<ul>
<li>SKU: 1803C001AA, 1806C001AA, 1809C001AA</li>
<li>Color: three colors</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><a href="http://novocert.ru/Documents/Document.aspx?Id=5663854" target="_blank"><b>PC2325</b></a></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Accessories</strong></p>
<p>Below is a new wireless controller and electronic viewfinder that we <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/canon-evf-dc2-likely-coming-soon/">posted about back in September</a>.</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://novocert.ru/Documents/Document.aspx?Id=5663855" target="_blank"><b>EVF-DC2</b></a>
<ul>
<li>An electronic view finder</li>
<li>SKU: 1727C001AA, 1882C001AA</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FEgfdsuEMlQ/WBCUtl9z1oI/AAAAAAAABRI/H7VeGGullOQWgez4o24OFbMBC275seCpwCLcB/s1600/RC.JPG" target="_blank"><b>DS586111</b></a>
<ul>
<li>Wireless Remote Controller</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
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JPAZ · Oct 26, 2016

I am exploring flash more and more. I am not ready for light stands, umbrellas and the like but have progressed from bounce to on-flash diffusers and now want to try 2 Speedlights together - one on camera and one off. So I got myself the above 2 units to try with the crazy idea that I'd use the 430EXiii-RT on the hotshoe and trigger the 430EXii as a radio slave.

I've been on multiple threads here, looked at other forums and websites and have been through both manuals but cannot get this to work leaving me with 2 possible explanations: 1) This cannot be done with these two flashes and I'd need some other trigger, or 2) I am just missing some step or setting despite my efforts.

So far, I can set up the RT as a master, can switch channels and groups, and change the ID. I can, on the 430EXii, set the same channel and group and set it to "slave" mode. Both are on ETTL. But, the slave will not fire.

Please tell me I am stupid and missed some steps (go easy on me) or that this cannot be done.

Thanks.

Halfrack · Oct 26, 2016

Since no one talks about it, I figure I'll start a thread:

T6i with OEM LP-E17 battery
Canon 10-18mm lens, IS & AF off
Using an external wired intervalometer (delay start 20 min, with power down set at 1min)
screen folded inward with image review turned off
5 second interval
RAW image

Filled a 64gb card with 2,035 images and hadn't yet died. 440 shots per battery my left foot...
From LensRentals "the new LP-E17 battery is rated for 440 shots per charge"

1 Ds mk II with 14mm lens (af off)
A/C adapter running off Vagabond Mini
3 hours, shot every 5 seconds (to a 128gb Delkin CF card)
RAW image
didn't even cause the battery to drop to 75%

ahsanford · Oct 25, 2016

After all the hubbub caused by the recent CR2 on the FF mirrorless mount situation, what say ye?

Don't vote what you want -- vote what you think will happen.

- A

YuengLinger · Oct 25, 2016

Very refreshing review, with many sample shots taken from actual weddings (rather than taken just for the review!). Seems sincere, and it was written after being used for five weddings.

And, oh my goodness, no hysteria when glitches were encountered!

Enjoy!

http://www.andydavison.com/canon-eos-5d-mkiv-user-review/

Side note: Google seems very poor recently for finding reviews of bodies and lenses. Same stale few results are returned, but mostly, way mostly, advertisements. Andy Davison's review came up when I searched Bing.

Canon Rumors · Oct 25, 2016

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<strong>TOKYO, October 25, 2016</strong>—Canon’s initiatives to tackle climate change have been recognized by the international non-profit organization CDP,<sup>1</sup> based in the United Kingdom, earning the Company its first inclusion on the Climate A List.</p>
<p>Since 2003, the CDP has evaluated major companies worldwide on their efforts to tackle climate change. The evaluations are based on information disclosed in response to questions sent to the companies<sup>2</sup> regarding business risks and opportunities associated with greenhouse gas emissions and climate change. In 2016, approximately 6,000 businesses were assessed, of which 500 were Japanese. The evaluation ranks companies on a scale from A to F, with A being the highest, and Canon was declared one of the 193 companies in the world to make the A List.</p>
<p>Under its Action for Green environmental vision, introduced in 2008, Canon set a goal of annually reducing lifecycle CO<sub>2</sub> emissions for each product by 3%, and is proactively making efforts through such initiatives as energy-saving activities at manufacturing bases, a modal shift in distribution, reduced energy consumption during product use, product remanufacturing,<sup>3</sup> reusing parts and recycling consumable goods. As a result, in 2015, lifecycle CO<sub>2</sub> emissions per product were approximately 30% of those in 2008—successfully achieving an average reduction of approximately 5% a year.</p>
<p><!--more--></p>
<p>Canon’s Action for Green environmental vision aims to realize a society that promotes both enriched lifestyles and the global environment through technological innovation and improved management efficiency. Throughout the entire product lifecycle—Produce, Use, Recycle—Canon continues to expand activities with its customers and business partners to reduce environmental burden in pursuit of this environmental vision.</p>
<ol class="padl20">
<li class="notice">Formerly the Carbon Disclosure Project, established in the U.K. in 2000. CDP supports a singular global system whereby businesses and cities measure, disclose, manage and share important environmental information.</li>
<li class="notice">Responses represent 827 institutional investors (with combined total assets of US$100 trillion).</li>
<li class="notice">A process of selecting parts that can be reused from used products, cleaning and repairing those parts and using them to manufacture new products. Remanufactured products are confirmed to have the same levels of quality as products manufactured entirely with new parts prior to shipment.</li>
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rhysb123 · Oct 24, 2016

Hi,

I've just picked up an 'old' 1D mk ii N (for a very good price), it's great, but the sensor needs a clean.

Q - the best DIY kits?? I've looked on Amazon.co.uk but I'm overwhelmed with the choice!

Any advice?

Cheers

Rhys

Canon Rumors · Oct 24, 2016

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We’re told once again that a full frame mirrorless camera is definitely in the works at Canon. As we’ve also said before, the biggest challenge to the design team is making good use of EF mount lenses. There will not be a 4th mount (EF, EF-S, EF-M) added to the Canon ILC lineup.</p>
<p>It’s possible we’re going to see a full frame mirrorless fixed lens camera from Canon before we see an ILC full frame mirrorless. We were told a while ago that such a camera was in development and apparently that is still ongoing.</p>
<p>The product roadmap for mirrorless from Canon has no been finalized and there’s a good chance we’re going to hear a lot of conflicting information over the coming months. The source doesn’t expect any sort of full frame mirrorless announcement until the end of 2017 at the earliest.</p>
<p><em>More to come…</em></p>
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sanj · Oct 23, 2016

There is a lot of concern over the vignette on the new 16-35 which prompts me to understand:
What is the major concern with correcting vignette, distortion in post?

Do the issues matter in the final photograph?

Thank you

Bennymiata · Oct 23, 2016

I thought it would out by now, and I'm itching to get one.

I reckon this will be a real hit for Canon.

I've tried a few mirrorless cameras and none of them have excited me, but the M5 does get me excited.