It seems as if the Canon Speedlite EL-1 and EL-100 have been quietly discontinued in Japan, as MAP Camera, Kitamura Camera, Bic Camera, and Yodobashi Camera have marked the two speedlites as discontinued instead of back-ordered. Canon Japan store has the flashes marked as discontinued as well.

This is industry news because Sigma doesn't want to make this for the RF mount, yet. However, I am happy to see that Sigma is offering mount conversion for even their fairly inexpensive Sigma 10-18mm DC DN | Contemporary.

Since taking delivery of the R5m2 I've discovered that the camera automagically goes into "crop mode" with the RF 18-150. What Canon lens do you consider to be the 'closest FF equivalent'? Yes, there are zooms in the same range that are FF ... but they are also much larger and heavier - due to being designed to be faster. Any from another mfgr you like?

SIGMA has finally brought another RF mount lens to their lineup. As you know, these new SIGMA RF lenses are for APS-C cameras. The SIGMA 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN will start shipping on September 26, 2024. Preorder Options Key Features Long-awaited Canon RF Mount addition SIGMA's APS-C size mirrorless dedicated zoom lens, the SIGMA 10-18mm

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The R5 was probably the best in its class for recognition of static birds, reportedly better than the Sony A1 and Nikon Z9/8. There are reports that the R5ii is even better. There is a dearth of birds back home for live testing at present so I conducted a semi-quantitative test with the RF 100-500mm by sticking the attached photo of a Bearded Tit (about 4"/10cm from head to tail) next to my chart on my back wall. The R5 was able to pick out the bird up to 11m away, before focus switched to the chart. The R5ii was still fixed on the bird at about 35-40m distance, the furthest back I could go. That has sold the camera to me. More feedback from others appreciated.

This is good news for Canon.


But..

SAN MATEO, Calif., Sept. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Today, GoPro (NASDAQ: GPRO) announced two new GoPro cameras: the top-of-the-line $399 HERO13 Black with its HB-Series Lenses, and the smallest, simplest 4K camera, the $199 HERO. Each camera offers unique new features that build upon GoPro-patented, customer-favorite technologies. Preorder the GoPro HERO13 Black “This year's two new GoPro cameras are inspired by and

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According to BCN, which aggregates a significant amount of Japan sales statistics, Canon jumped ahead of the competition and claimed the top 3 spots for the month of August. Leading the way is the Canon EOS 10, closely followed by the Canon EOS R50.

Over the last bunch of months, there has been a lot of talk about a successor to the EOS R6 Mark II coming this year. We have seen some early core specifications as well as certification for a third, yet unannounced EOS R camera body. DS126904 was tipped to be the EOS R6 Mark III.

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Will Canon bring back in camera HDR to the R5 II?
I used it a lot in my R5.

A strange vignette when recording in 8K Raw looks fine in 4K and ideas with the 24-105 2.8?

Canon has updated the EOS R5 C firmware to version 1.0.8.1, with it comes new features and the always ambiguous bug fixes. It looks like a nice update based on user feedback. Download firmware v1.0.8.1 for the Canon EOS R5 C

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Are the big whites able to focus faster or any better than the rest of the EF range ?

Currently I own an R6 and have an R5II on order, along with a Lexar 128GB Gold CF Express Type B Card that the retailer were doing as a 1/2 price deal when ordering the R5II.

However, I am looking to get maybe the Prograde Digital 512GB CF Express 4 Type B card or a Nextorage 512GB card.

What are the opinions on these as mid range budget cards?

Before the launch of the Canon EOS R5 Mark II, we talked about the delivery schedule that was told to dealers for inventory. We mentioned that Canon was going to have the initial allocation, and then the last week of August there would be another, and then again in mid-September. That is apparently not happening,

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Pre ordered my R5 JULY 20th, but did not get one on the release date, when’s the next batch coming ?

Kazuhiro Morimoto of Canon will be talking at IEEE Sensors 2024, about SPAD sensors (single photon avalanche diode) sensors. These are atypically used for time of flight measurements and other light sensitive applications.

Hi all, hope your day is wonderful.

As many know delivery of the R5 II has been extremely limited in Europe so while I wait I had some questions.

1 ) I am a video-n00b and would like to know what the best 4K video setting is if I don’t want to postprocess, but use the files directly from the camera. Can I shoot CLOG2 add a LUT in camera and have a finished video file to view on my tv ?

2) Does anyone know how the camera is as good weathersealed as the mk1 with the vent holes?

3) which mic that doesn’t pick up «camera sounds» would you recommend for the new hotshoe? I’ve always used an onboard Voicerecorder that are both cheap and has superb sound quality with a lot more options than your standard mic, but I’m think there might be som more fun alternatives with the new hotshoe?

4) Does antiflicker work with electronic shutter now?

5) one person has confirmed that using HSS in ES is possible, have any more of you also found that to work with any issues?

6) Do you know why it’s not possible to use faster than 1/8000s in Av?

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A Next-Generation Full-Frame E-Mount Lens Offering Significant Resolution, Size, and Autofocus Upgrades SAN DIEGO, Aug. 28, 2024. Sony Electronics introduces the FE 85mm F1.4 GM II (SEL85F14GM2), a premium lens that delivers high resolution, smooth bokeh, and fast AF (autofocus) in a lightweight and compact body. As a second-generation model, it builds on the optical

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A few times now while shooting macro with flash the camera does some strange things - doesn't see the flash and accommodate on lcd or vf - the screen is dark and grainy and pumps the iso up. then sometimes when i shoot there is a black horizontal section over the top 1/3 of the shot consistently - its not a shutter synch issue, 1/160 1/200 speeds with a godox V860iii flash - and then also i have to fight with it to focus properly. Turning flash and/or camera on and off does not fix it, removing flash and reinstalling doesn't fix it - BUT when i remove the battery (one that came with camera) and put it back in the issue goes away. Also own an R8 and never have this issue.

With Football season starting I would like to hear from others what AF set up you used to get best results when shooting football. In short testing during practice I tried Basketball setting and found focus was faster and I had a higher hit rate over no priority. Anyone else been experimenting? Please share.

The next big trade-show on the schedule is IBC2024 at the RAI in Amsterdam. It begins on September 13 and runs through September 16. The focus of this tradeshow is broadcasting and cinema for the most part. We attended it last year, and it was probably our favourite show since the glory days of Photokina

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Hi, Good evening everyone,

I want your advice; I am considering buying my first mirrorless camera, currently using a 5D Mark II. I do portraits, weddings, dance, scene photography.

I am considering the R6 Mark II for this transition to a new ecosystem; Is it the correct choice, should I wait for the R6 Mark III or the R5?

Do you have an idea of the R6 Mark III specifications?

Thanks for your help and a big hug from Madrid Spain.

Best Regards,

Xoán.

I haven't seen/heard much in the way of comparison from owners of the R3 that bought the new R5 II.

I'm interested to know if the new R5 II has basically retired your R3 or if you still grab the R3 as your preferred body.

The price points are so similar now that it would be good to hear if one body excels beyond the other.

And if you had to do it again would you sit on the R3 and pass on the R5 II or do you think the R5 II was a good buy?