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Canon EOS 5D Mark IV & 5DS Talk [CR2]

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<p>We’re told that Canon is aiming for a March 2016 announcement for the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV. Which will be just before the NAB show in Las Vegas in April.</p>
<p>We’re told that once the EOS 5D Mark IV is announced and shipping, that the EOS 5DS, and EOS 5DS R will get a relatively quick update by Canon standards. The new 5DS series camera(s) will get the new 5D4 body ergonomics as well as an updated image sensor, maybe a <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/canon-develops-aps-h-size-cmos-sensor-with-approximately-250-megapixels/">version of this one</a>? . Yes, “quick” is a relative term, but it does make sense.</p>
<p>We keep hearing about an 18mp sensor we <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/canons-full-frame-future-cr2/">originally reported back in the spring</a>, though we’re not sure what camera such a sensor could appear in, or if it’ll be a consumer product at all. With <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/the-nikon-d5-has-leaked/">Nikon putting a 20mp sensor into the D5</a>, I guess anything is possible for the EOS-1D X Mark II or a version of the EOS 5D Mark IV. It could potentially appear an upcoming full frame mirrorless camera from Canon as well.</p>
<p>We’ve received a few other bits of information about the EOS 5D Mark IV, but we’re waiting to hear more before we publish them.</p>

5D mk3 at higher ISO vs 7D mk2 at lower ISO

Hello everyone, I currently own a 5D mk3 which I use for just about everything: landscapes, portraits, motorsports, street photography...
I've been shooting more and more motorsports for magazines lately, and for the upcoming season I'll be shooting some MotoGP and F1 races.
I can't afford any of the beautiful super tele primes, but I'm willing to pay around £2000 for some new gear.
Now I'm using my 70-200 2.8 IS II for sports, and since I've always been able to be on the side of the racetrack it's been more than ok, plus at tracks like Imola and Misano you can get very close. But with tracks like Mugello and Circuit of the Americas coming up, I need a lot more range.
I've narrowed it down to 2 options: stick a Sigma 150-600 S on my 5D but shoot at at least f6.3, or buy a Canon 100-400 IS II and a 7D mk2, that way I get a similar focal range as the sigma but an aperture of 5.6, plus a second camera.
Now, I haven't used a crop sensor in years, so my question is this: would the 7D mk2 at a slightly lower ISO and the 100-400 be comparable quality-wise to the 5D mk3 with the 150-600 at a slightly higher ISO?
What do you recommend?
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Canon refurb quality question.

Reposting as new thread, this was in a refurb thread.

This is my second refurb purchase and I have a question about what condition you would accept for a refurbed product. i bought a 70-200mm 2.8 IS II on the Black Friday sale, a unicorn, and i know i am lucky. It arrived, i unpacked it, and all looks okay except for the black hood mount ring. It was clearly scratched and the scratches had been painted over in a less than elegant fashion. i will try for pics later, but black on black aint easy to show up. The painting is not obvious, and from a few feet it is not noticeable.
It occurred to me that i should try to mount a filter. i haven't really used the lens yet, AFMA checks out fine and a few test pattern shots show improved performance over the non-IS version i have, so it seems to be good.

Would you accept this re-painting as a refurbed product?

Canon Billboards Offer Up #RealtimeTips for The Perfect Shot

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Canon has launched a realtime live billboard campaign in New York City. These live billboards are placed at some of New York City’s most photographed locations and gives real time tips on how to capture the “perfect shot”.</p>
<p>Each billboard knows weather conditions, time of day, traffic and other variables so it can give up to 200 different tips for to help you capture a better photograph. Canon has staffed each billboard location with “photo experts” to help you if you need it.</p>
<p>I personally think the perfect shot can only be captured by an EOS-1D X Mark II or EOS 5D Mark IV.</p>
<p>You can <a href="http://www.adweek.com/news/technology/canons-digital-billboards-help-new-yorkers-take-perfect-instagram-picture-168610" target="_blank">read more at Adweek</a>.</p>

Canon U.S.A. Further Strengthens And Expands Line Of Interchangeable Lens LCOS And Fixed Lens DLP Pr

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<p><em>Four New Models offer a range of Impressive Performance and Flexibility</em></p>
<p><strong>MELVILLE, N.Y.</strong> — The REALiS WUX6010 Pro AV LCOS Projector, introduced today by Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, combines outstanding WUXGA resolution (1920 x 1200), 6000 Lumens, compatibility with a choice of five optional Canon projection lenses, and Canon’s LCOS technology with AISYS-enhancement to help reproduce images with incredible detail and color accuracy.  Built to include all of the same features as Canon’s award-winning WUX6000 Projector, the REALiS WUX6010 Projector also features a built-in HDBaseT receiver<sup>1</sup> to help reduce complex wiring by allowing uncompressed HD video, audio and control signals to be transmitted over one single Ethernet cable. In addition to the enhancements of the WUX6010 LCOS Projector, Canon has expanded its LX-Series of high-brightness DLP Projectors with two new 5000 Lumen models, the LX-MU500 (WUXGA resolution 1920 x 1200) and LX-MW500 (WXGA resolution 1280 x 800) projectors.</p>
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<p>“Canon’s new projectors showcase the company’s commitment to meet the needs of an expanding range of professional customers and applications,” explained Yuichi Ishizuka, president and chief operating officer, Canon U.S.A., Inc. “The advanced technology and impressive features found in our REALiS LCOS Projector models and our LX Series of high-brightness DLP Projectors address the requirements of many markets by providing superb user benefits, convenience and affordability.”</p>
<p><strong>Canon REALiS WUX6010 </strong>

The REALiS WUX6010 Projector is built with Canon’s LCOS (Liquid Crystal on Silicon) Technology with AISYS-enhancement, an advanced technology also found within all other models in the REALiS series that deliver virtually seamless images with outstanding color reproduction and low-latency playback for “life-like” display of video content. The REALiS WUX6010 Projector offers 6000 lumens of brightness, WUXGA resolution and a wide range of optional Canon projection lenses to match a variety of installation environments and applications (see chart below for complete list of optional compatible lenses).</p>
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<td>Ultra Wide Angle Lens RS-IL03WF</td>
<td>0.80:1</td>
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<td>1.00 – 1.50:1</td>
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<td>1.49 – 2.24:1</td>
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<td>2.19 – 3.74:1</td>
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<td>Ultra Long Focus Zoom Lens RS-IL04UL</td>
<td>3.55 – 6.94:1</td>
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<p>For enhanced installation flexibility the REALiS WUX6010 LCOS Projector offers a Motorized Vertical/Horizontal Lens Shift (and Zoom and Focus) function which allows for easy positioning and an additional selection of advanced professional settings including Four-Point Keystone Correction and Edge Blending. To help optimize image reproduction based on the environment/application and type of content, the REALiS WUX6010 Projector also features a suite of advanced image adjustments including Six-Axis Color Adjustment, Dynamic Gamma, Memory Color Correction and Motion Blur Reduction.</p>
<p>Extensive connectivity for the REALiS WUX6010 LCOS Projector is provided via HDMI, DVI-I and other leading network interfaces. The WUX6010 Projector also features a built-in HDBaseT receiver<sup>1</sup> which allows uncompressed HD video, audio and control signals to be transmitted over one single Ethernet cable with a maximum distance of 328 feet (100m), helping to reduce complex wiring schemes used for a typical setup and helping to maximize long cable runs with minimal image quality degradation. A Picture-by-Picture feature enables two high-quality images from two digital inputs (via DVI and HDMI) to be projected simultaneously side-by-side in one letterboxed image.</p>
<p><strong>Medical Imaging REALiS WUX6010 D LCOS Projector </strong>

For those in the medical education and training fields, a separate model, the REALiS WUX6010 D, is also available with all the same features as the REALiS WUX6010 LCOS Projector, but includes a special DICOM® Simulation Mode<sup>2</sup> for displaying monochrome digital X-rays, CAT scans, and MRIs with superb grayscale gradation. This mode, which simulates the results of devices compliant with the Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) Part 14 standard, offers both clear and blue base color temperature presets. To further enhance the learning experience, the WUX6010 D Projector users can employ the Picture-by-Picture feature and choose between viewing DICOM SIM monochrome images and sRGB color images side-by-side.</p>
<p><strong>Canon LX-MU500 and LX-MW500 DLP Projectors</strong>

Balancing excellent image quality and versatility, the compact LX-MU500 and LX-MW500 Projector models can be ideal for a range of markets including education, corporate and houses of worship. The LX-MU500 and LX-MW500 projectors boast 5000 Lumens and a high-contrast ratio to help ensure that images will display deep blacks with depth and dimension. Advanced optical functions including the wide throw ratios of each model (1.12-1.8:1 for the LX-MW500, and 1.07-1.71:1 for the LX-MU500), Manual Vertical Lens Shift and Corner Adjustment offer additional installation flexibility. A range of image quality adjustments including the BrilliantColorÔ system, which uses advanced color processing algorithms, and Six-Axis Color Adjust, help produce realistic rich colors with enhanced brightness.</p>
<p>The LX-MU500 and LX-MW500 Projectors feature a built-in HDBaseT receiver<sup>1</sup> and each model is equipped with two HDMI inputs, one of which is equipped with Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) – an industry standard for mobile audio and video interfaces. This function allows users to connect a portable device such as a compatible phone or tablet to the projector without the need of a computer. Both models are also capable of displaying 3D content via a DLP-Link System, and include a built-in high-powered 10W speaker.</p>
<p>For those in the medical education and training fields, both models include a special DICOM® Simulation Mode<sup>2</sup>for displaying monochrome digital X-rays, CAT scans, and MRIs.</p>
<p><strong>Pricing, Availability and Warranty </strong>The chart below provides the suggested list prices for all four models, as well as when they are scheduled to be available through authorized Canon dealers. All four models are backed by the Canon Three-Year Projector and Lamp Limited Warranty (120 day lamp coverage), and the Company’s award-winning Professional Service & Support, which includes both a Three-Year Advanced Warranty Service Exchange Program and a Service Loaner Program.</p>
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<td width="138">$6,149</td>
<td width="126">January 2016</td>
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<td width="308">LX-MU500 DLP Projector</td>
<td width="138">$2,499</td>
<td width="126">March 2016</td>
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<td width="308">LX-MW500 DLP Projector</td>
<td width="138">$2,129</td>
<td width="126">March 2016</td>
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<p>For more information please visit <a href="http://www.usa.canon.com/" target="_self">usa.canon.com</a></p>

Sigma Corporation Announces World’s First Protective Lens Made of Clear Glass Ceramic

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<p class="newsLink"><em>New scratch- and shock-resistant material provides protection for investment</em></p>
<p><strong>RONKONKOMA, NY — December 16, 2015</strong> – Sigma Corporation of America, a leading DSLR lens and camera manufacturer, today announced the new Sigma Water Repellent (WR) Ceramic Protector, a lens filter that features new Clear Glass Ceramic material and provides enhanced protective qualities. Pricing and availability is not yet available.</p>
<p>This shock- and scratch-resistant Clear Glass Ceramic was developed specifically for Sigma in partnership with a glass manufacturer. Made with a special heat treatment that evenly precipitates microcrystalline spinel throughout the materials, the Clear Glass Ceramic is 10 times stronger than a conventional protective filter and three times the strength of a chemically strengthened filter. The lens protector also contains WR coating, which repels water, dust and oil, and allows fingerprints to be easily removed. This enhanced protection helps to preserve the lens and ensure long-term, top-notch image quality.</p>
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<p>“The Sigma WR Ceramic Protector is the latest example of Sigma’s dedication to innovative and first-to-market photography equipment,” said Mark Amir-Hamzeh, president of Sigma Corporation of America. “The new Clear Glass Ceramic protector is the first of its kind and the strongest material used in the industry. It will enable photographers to safeguard their lenses, while maintaining the impressive sharpness offered by high-quality glass, like our Global Vision line of lenses.”

Key features of the Ceramic Protector include:</p>
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<li><strong>Scratch-resistant</strong> – Sigma’s Clear Glass Ceramic offers a Vickers hardness number of 700HV. The strength of the Clear Glass Ceramic is much stronger than chemically strengthen glass and is; 10 times stronger than conventional filters</li>
<li><strong>Thinner and lighter</strong> – This new protector is up to 50 percent thinner and is up to 30% lighter than previous Sigma filters</li>
<li><strong>High transmittance</strong> – Sigma’s Clear Glass Ceramic offers very high transmittance, making it ideal for use as optical glass</li>
<li><strong>Water- and oil-repellent coating</strong> – The water repellent coating reflects only 0.24 percent of visible light, thereby minimizing flare and ghosting. Its ability to repel both water and oil is also excellent, with water drops bouncing right off, and fingerprints easily to remove</li>
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<p>This filter is offered in the most popular filter thread sizes, and is compatible with all Sigma lenses and other lenses that accept front filter threads that are 67mm-105mm diameters. Compatible lenses in Sigma’s Art line include: 35mm F1.4 DG HSM, 30mm F1.4 DC HSM, 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM, 24-35mm F2 DG HSM, 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM, 50mm F1.4 DG HSM, 24mm F1.4 DG HSM, 19mm F2.8 DN, 30mm F2.8 DN and 60mm F2.8 DN. Compatible lenses in the Sports line include the 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS HSM and 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM. Compatible lenses in the Contemporary line include the 17-70mm F2.8-4.0 DC OS HSM, 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM, 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM and the 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM. As with all of Sigma’s lenses, the filter is checked with Sigma’s own Modulation Transfer Function (MTF) measuring system, “A1,” in the company’s factory in Japan.</p>

Digital Large Format

I know there are some few high-end digital medium format cameras, and probably Canon will produce their own MF cameras someday.

The real question is; Will we ever see a bigger sensor format for digital photography, even bigger than medium format? What's the problem with digital large format? It'd offer so much more quality for those who don't ask for the price but want the highest possible quality.

There is one interesting exception; Largesense will offer a digital large format mirrorless camera body in 2016:

Here are the features:
-The first single shot large format digital back camera for sale
-8x10 (10x8) inch high sensitivity, large pixel (fat pixel) digital sensor
-CMOS and single shot sensor
-Live view for easy focusing. No more ground glass!
-WiFi for remote viewing and control
-Large format 4k movie mode
-Video through large format lenses, such as Petzval! Plus all kinds of tilting and shifting
-Sheet film work flow is slow. Worried about getting the shot? Try taking 24 shots a second, and not letting up! (with fast external drive connection)
-Shuttered and non shuttered operation.
-Memory card and external hard drive support.
-Mirrorless - being a mirrorless camera is popular now

You guys think that Canon will be ever up to something like this?

Canon 28mm 1.4 EF BR development? or 35mm 1.4 II price drop soon?

Anyone think there would be a chance of a Canon 28mm 1.4 EF BR being developed one day? ;D I'm kinda guessing no since they have a new 35mm 1.4 and great 24mm 1.4.

Also do you think there would be a price drop on the new 35mm 1.4 BR ii soon? I have gone over a TON of price charts trying to get a feel for Canon's pricing timeline but I can not figure out a pattern to give any clues. Some lower end primes dropped quickly in price with zooms, while some L primes went UP in price a ton, some stayed the same and some dropped a little (not counting discounts).

Currently I am using mainly my 85Lii and 50mmL for my weddings but find the 50mm isn't wide enough and have trouble justifying the new 35mm since it is so close in focal length. For my main super wide I use the Tokina 16-28mm but have to stop it down to 3.3-3.5 to get good results.
24mm is a bit too wide for me and portraits.
28mm is a fun portrait look I like to use. (I know people say even a 50mm isn't a portrait lens ha ha! I like it...)
I had the 34mmL i but sold it for a Leica 80mm which I soon regretted. My sigma 85mm 1.4 killed it. Soon sold both for the 85mm Lii.

In the end I think I might end with a 35mmii but was hoping it would come down a little. What do you think?
Or better yet a 28mm 1.4 BR EF ;D

I just have trouble justifying too many lenses that are so close in focal length. I work hard to use what I have and just move around more.

And We Wait for the Sleeping Giant...

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With the recent <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/the-nikon-d5-has-leaked/">leaks of Nikon’s new flagship D5 DSLR body</a>, the Canon community is starting to twitch with anticipation for the camera giant to unleash what it sure to be their finest DSLR ever (sorry for the bravado).</p>
<p>Sadly, we do not have any images of the upcoming Canon EOS-1D X Mark II (if that’s what it’s called), but we are hearing an announcement may come before the end of January 2016. We have confirmed that production of the EOS-1D X ceased “months ago”, which is a great sign for a new release being around the corner.</p>
<p>We have been told marketing projects for “multiple new products” are underway.</p>
<p><em>More to come…</em></p>

Registration Rules and Dates for Drones Announced

December 14, 2015 – Washington, DC – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced a streamlined and user-friendly web-based aircraft registration process for owners of small unmanned aircraft (UAS) weighing more than 0.55 pounds (250 grams) and less than 55 pounds (approx. 25 kilograms) including payloads such as on-board cameras.

See the entire article at The Digital Picture.

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/News/News-Post.aspx?News=17346

Patent: Sigma 11-22mm f/4.5-5.6 Art Lens

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Sigma has filed an optical formula patent for an 11-22 f/4.5-5.6 Art series lens for full frame DSLRs.</p>
<p>Patent Publication No. 2015-203734 (Google Translated)</p>
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<li>Published 2015.11.16</li>
<li>Filing date 2014.4.11</li>
<li>Zoom ratio 1.88</li>
<li>Wide-angle intermediate telephoto</li>
<li>Focal length 11.33 15.33 21.30</li>
<li>F-number 4.50 5.00 5.86</li>
<li>Total angle of view 2ω 126.85 108.80 87.93</li>
<li>Image height Y 21.63 21.63 21.63</li>
<li>Overall length of the lens 163.42 156.24 156.59</li>
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<p>An ultra wide angle full frame Art series lens from Sigma has been rumored for quite some time and is a logical addition to their Art series lineup.</p>

Get It Digital LLC Responds to Canon USA

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<p>Get It Digital LLC has responded with it’s Answer to Canon USA’s lawsuit, and have esentially denied all alleged wrongdoing in Canon’s complaint.</p>
<p>Photography Bay has continued their thorough breakdown of the legal documents. Get It Digital LLC is using 3 defenses to Canon USA’s allegations.</p>
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<li>First Sale Doctrine
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<li>Citing the First Sale Doctrine</li>
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<li>Laches
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<li>Laches is a trusty common law defense, which Get It Digital is attempting to invoke as a second layer defense</li>
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<li>Acquiescence/Estoppel
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<li>Similar to laches, estoppel is another old common law defense.</li>
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<p>It’s nice to see Get It Digital LLC is going to fight Canon USA’s allegations, as we do not support MAP in any form and welcome competition in pricing from all retailers.</p>
<p>You can <a href="http://www.photographybay.com/2015/12/14/canon-v-gray-market-retailers-get-it-digital-responds/" target="_blank">read the full report at Photography Bay</a>.</p>
<p><em>image credit // Photography Bay</em></p>

Photography setup for skincare clinic, advice needed.

A dear doctor friend wants to set up photography equipment to shoot before/after faces and close up of skin. She wants to invest the least amount. I am thinking:

Crop Camera: It will all be medium to small size on her website so FF may not be needed. And there will not be any need to shoot above ISO 200. True/False? Which model?
100mm 2.8 macro. Single lens for both portraits and close ups. Yes/No? Most shots will be at f5.6 I think.

Need advice on cost effective:
Tripod,
Head.
Lights. Speedlight bouncing on umbrella? Lest expensive soft light is required.
Flash trigger. Anything cheaper than Canon?

Thanking you in advance.

Firmware Notice: Speedlite 600EX-RT and Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT

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<strong>Speedlite 600EX-RT and Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT Firmware Notice</strong></p>
<p>Thank you for using Canon products.</p>
<p><strong>Phenomenon

</strong>Except as described below, the following will occur with the affected units listed below:</p>
<p>Linked shooting and wireless flash shooting with radio transmission will not work in some setting modes when 7 or more units are linked. This phenomenon does not occur when 6 or fewer units are linked.</p>
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<p><strong>Affected Products

</strong>Speedlite 600EX-RT and Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT</p>
<p>Units with a combination of 3rd and 4th digits in the serial number in the ranges shown below are affected:</p>
<p>Speedlite 600EX-RT:                            [xx01xxxxxx] ~ [xx13xxxxxx]

Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT:           [xx01xxxxxx] ~ [xx03xxxxxx]</p>
<p>Note:  If the battery compartment of an affected unit contains the marking illustrated below, the product is NOT affected by the phenomenon described above, even if the serial number is within the ranges mentioned above.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/advisory_speedlite.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-23874" src="http://www.canonrumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/advisory_speedlite.png" alt="advisory_speedlite" width="600" height="300" /></a></p>
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<p><strong>Support

</strong>To arrange to have an affected unit inspected and serviced for this phenomenon at no cost, please contact Canon using the information below.</p>
<p>This information is for residents of the United States and Puerto Rico only. If you do not reside in the USA or Puerto Rico, please contact the Canon Customer Support Center in your region.</p>
<p>Thank you for using Canon products.</p>
<p>Customer Support Operations

Canon U.S.A., Inc</p>
<p>Contact Information for Inquiries

Canon Customer Support Center

Phone:    1-800-OK-CANON

1-800-652-2666

TDD:      1-866-251-3752

Email: <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>

For additional support options: <a href="http://usa.canon.com/support">usa.canon.com/support</a></p>

Updated: The Nikon D5 has Leaked

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<p>Nikon Rumors has leaked the first images of the soon-to-be-announced Nikon D5.</p>
<p>Current rumored specifications:</p>
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<li>New 20MP FX sensor (confident)</li>
<li>New focusing module with larger coverage and 153 autofocus points (confident)</li>
<li>Native high ISO of 102,400 (confident)</li>
<li>15 fps (not sure)</li>
<li>Body design similar to the D4s (confident)</li>
<li>4K video 60/30fps (not sure)</li>
<li>Full HD slow motion (not sure)</li>
<li>Update: 2 identical memory cards (not sure CF or XQD, I was told that both memory cards slots are identical and looked bigger than SD – maybe something got lost in the translation)</li>
<li>Announcement expected in early 2016 (confident)</li>
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Service Centers

The Calgary Alberta Service Centre closed a few years ago. There is no longer free sensor cleaning in the Canadian West. Mailing your expensive camera means a month without it and expensive fees, alternatively third party cleaning is out of warranty and at least as expensive as postage. The strength of Canon used to be the support network. That has changed since the closure in Calgary. I wonder what they knew to close this service centre?'' Have they closed other support centres and to what end?

TDP retests TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II on 5Ds R

The TS-E 24L II holds up remarkably well under 50MP.

The following link compare the TS-E 24L and the legendary 300/2.8L II, both lenses attached via 1.4xTC. The 300 is noticeably sharper in the centre of frame but the 24L shows it's strength in the corners of the 1.4xTC image (equivalent to mid-frame of full frame image)
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/ISO-12233-Sample-Crops.aspx?Lens=486&Camera=979&Sample=0&FLI=1&API=2&LensComp=739&CameraComp=979&SampleComp=0&FLIComp=1&APIComp=3

The above comparison simulates resolving power under 2.9um pixels at least for the central portion of the frame. This equate to about 38MP on APS-C. These new generation Canon L lenses really pack quite an optical punch.

DXO obscuring/burying the 5DS R lens test data?

It's been a little over a week since DXO pushed out the mother lode of 5DS R lens retesting, and -- as much as I slay them for their nuts methods -- we should be grateful someone had the bandwidth to retest so many lenses (over 100!) on a 50 MP sensor.

The funny thing is, you wouldn't know the 5DS R testing was done when looking at their lens tables:
http://www.dxomark.com/lenses#hideAdvancedOptions=false&viewMode=list&yDataType=rankDxo

5DS R data is not aggregated with the rest of their testing.

Try sorting for the sharpest lenses. Not there.

Try filtering by EF Mount only. Not there.

Try filtering by brand to Canon. Not there.

The only way to see 5DS R data is to expressly pick the 5DS R as your camera in the advanced filters. I thought it was a glitch when this was so in the first 24 hours after finding the data, but it does not seem to be something DXO is in a hurry to fix. ::)

The sharpest 9 lens + camera results they've ever recorded are not visible unless you know the rock to look under. And if you'd like to see the 5DS R mounted lens scores tabled in comparison to other rigs* -- something DXO fondly does with Nikon/Sony glass sitting high above Canon in their scoring -- there is no way to do that at DXO presently.

#dxo #fairandbalanced

- A

* We all know you shouldn't compare lenses across different rigs, but that never stopped DXO before, so I'd like to see them lie down in the bed they've made.

Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Announcement Coming in January 2016? [CR1]

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<p>We’ve been told by a couple of people that Canon is gearing up for a “significant’ DSLR announcement in January of 2016. While no camera was mentioned, we feel that any “significant” announcement would be for Canon’s new flagship DSLR and not an EOS 80D.</p>
<p>We have been <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/more-canon-eos-1d-x-mark-ii-talk-cr2/">told previously</a> that we should expect the new camera to be shipping no later than April 2016.</p>
<p><em>More to come…</em></p>

Review: Zeiss Milvus 100mm f/2M by TDP

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Bryan at The-Digital-Picture has completed his review of the Zeiss Milvus 100mm f/2M. This is a lens I have a lot of interest in, as I rarely use autofocus when using a macro lens and I’d love to see the results of an f/2 aperture over the f/2.8 of the Canon competitor.</p>
<p>The Milvus is a lot more expensive than the Canon equivalent, but is it worth it?</p>
<blockquote><p>If you want the best, be prepared to pay for it. While no other 100mm DSLR lens can touch this one’s image quality at f/2 or f/2.8, there is a price to be paid for this quality. The price tag on this lens ranges from nearly 2x to well over 3x as much as the other options. <a href="http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Zeiss-Milvus-100mm-f-2M-Lens.aspx" target="_blank">Read the full review</a></p></blockquote>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1185207-REG/zeiss_2096_563_milvus_2_100m_ze_lens.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">Zeiss Milvus 100mm f/2M at B&H Photo</a></strong></p>

Sony A7S II fares worse in low light than A7R II and the original A7S

DXO -- the A7S II is "Low light performance redefined":

http://www.dxomark.com/Reviews/Sony-A7s-II-sensor-review-Low-light-performance-redefined/Comparison-1-Sony-A7S-II-versus-Sony-A7S-versus-Sony-A7R-II-Impressive-high-ISO-DR

Yet it's A7S predecessor and A7R II outperform it in their high ISO testing. Hmmm. Shouldn't the title be something more like "Low light performance nearly reaccomplished?"

Also, does anyone buy their conclusion on high ISO here? I thought the A7S II would handily beat the A7R II -- that (and video) is expressly what it's built for, isn't it?

- A

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