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Cheekysascha · Jun 22, 2016

I've been looking at the 85 1.2 ii lens a lot lately as I'm really getting into portraits and with what I've read the only bad parts about the 85mm is the slow focusing and the rear element sticks out which makes it easier to scratch when mounting, so I was thinking what could the new one improve besides that? And also to you owners of the 85mm what problems do you have with it? Anything you would want in a new one?

Also how much better is it then the 50mm 1.2 and the 70-200 2.8 is ii for portraits?

Canon Rumors · Jun 22, 2016

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<em>The world’s first compact mirrorless digital medium format camera</em></p>
<p>Hasselblad is proud to introduce the groundbreaking X1D – weighing less than half that of a conventional digital medium format camera, the mirrorless 50MP camera is a game changer in the world of photography.</p>
<p>Inspired by the brand’s iconic design heritage, the camera is ergonomic and compact, offering a handling experience unlike any other. Handmade in Sweden, the X1D combines Scandinavian sensibility with beautiful performance.</p>
<p>Like the iconic V System, the X1D seamlessly combines portability with excellent optical quality for which the brand is renowned. Hasselblad has ingeniously introduced mirrorless technology to digital medium format for the first time ever, creating a precision performance camera that can sit in the palm of your hand. The 50MP CMOS sensor captures the finest details with true natural colours.</p>
<p><strong>Commenting on the announcement Perry Oosting, Hasselblad CEO noted:</strong><em> “The X1D marks a pivotal point in Hasselblad’s rich 75-year history. This camera makes medium format photography available to a new generation of Hasselblad users, while pushing the existing limits of photography to new heights.”</em></p>
<p>A completely new family of dedicated autofocus lenses has been developed to support optical quality and portability, offering a wide range of shutter speeds and full flash synchronisation up to 1/2000th second.</p>
<p>Weighing just 725g and including HD video, Wi-Fi and built-in GPS, the X1D is a trusted partner and ideal travel companion. The robust exterior is dust and weather proof, providing durability to take with you wherever you go.</p>
<p>The X1D has been created with passionate photographers in mind, opening up Hasselblad to a new generation of creatives. Ideal for those who want to create the highest quality medium format images with a straightforward and easy to use camera that can fit in the palm of your hand.</p>
<p>The X1D is priced at 7,900 EUR / 8,995 USD / 5,990 GBP. All prices stated are exclusive of VAT.</p>
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CTJohn · Jun 22, 2016

I've replaced my old Spyder 3 system (no longer supported by Datacolor) with the Spyder5 Pro. The calibration is much warmer than with the old Spyder 3 system. I've tried it 5 times and get the same results. Since all of my images have been processed to the old calibration, which printed true colors, every image I've got in my Lightroom catalog looks like it's taken at late sunset.

Any others with this issue? I've contacted Datacolor and they seem to miss that all my previous processing is now out the window with the new calibrator. This is their response..."Since the Spyder5 is a completely new device which calibrates much more precisely compared to the much older Spyder3 calibrator, you simply can't compare the calibration results visually.
Give you eyes some time to get used to the new calibration with the Spyder5 - they are able to do a kind of automatic whitebalance.

However, if you still got issues, send us the profile you generated and photos (taken by a camera in manual mode with fixed white balance) showing the calibration on / off (from the SpyderProof showing the 16 images in the software - use short cut from the drop down menu lower left in the Spyder software). JPEG < 1 MB each.
Please also let us know the Spyder-hardware-serialnumber which you'll find on the sticker of your Spyder's USB plug (a photo as JPEG file is OK).

Last but not least, also send us a screenshot of your computer's start-up list (MSCONFIG). On Windows 10, you will find this via the task manager.
That way we could check and make sure you got no tools running which could "destroy" a correct calibration."

curby · Jun 21, 2016

So I'm just getting into off-shoe lighting and product photography. All I currently have is a 600EX-RT, and I'd like to explore its capabilities before going into another solution like an AlienBee. I've heard a PLM umbrella with stofen-type diffuser can turn a speedlight into something resembling a softbox for less money than a softbox, but 64 inches seems like quite a bit for a speedlight to fill. $70 shipped for the PLM seems like a good deal if it actually works as I hope.

Another way is to get something like the SMDV 26 inch softbox, which is intended for speedlights and is probably easier to work with for close-up work. I imagine it would create cleaner reflections when used close to shiny objects because the speedlight and stand wouldn't be between the modifier and the subject. It's much more expensive at $170 though.

Also, what about supports? Paul Buff has a basic stand for only $40 that should support a speedlight+modifier, but shipping would add quite a bit to that, and it doesn't include a boom. I could get a cheapo stand+boom kit from Amazon for $40 shipped. It wouldn't stand up to heavy use, but for simple home use (no wind issues, no commercial pressures, and I tend to be careful) hopefully it would work.

Lastly, YN-E3-RT or generic radio triggers like Phottix etc.? I've been triggering the 600 remotely with my 70D's onboard flash, but that's something I'd like to get away from if possible. I'm definitely not spending $300 on the Canon transmitter, but I'd like the cleanliness of having fewer things to connect, power, etc.

Any other recommendations or suggestions? I'd like to spend under $300 total for trigger, modifier, and stand/boom.

Thanks!

Canon Rumors · Jun 21, 2016

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<em>New Canon EOS 80D and EOS M3 Video Creator Kits Provides YouTube Enthusiasts with the High Quality Imaging Tools to Elevate their Videos</em></p>
<p><strong>MELVILLE, N.Y., June 21, 2016</strong> – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, will showcase its new Canon EOS 80D and EOS M3 Video Creator Kits during VidCon 2016 at the Anaheim Convention Center, June 23-25. In addition, visitors to the Canon booth #1801 on the main floor of Hall B at VidCon will have access to engaging live speakers and guest appearances by YouTube® content creators like Anna Akana as well as touch-and-try areas where they can see for themselves how Canon cameras and lenses can help them create high-quality videos.</p>
<p>New for VidCon 2016 is the Canon EOS 80D and EOS M3 Video Creator Kits which include the following:</p>
<ul>
<li>Canon EOS 80D Video Creator Kit: Includes an EOS 80D DSLR camera & EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM lens, an external microphone and 32GB SD card. This kit also includes the Canon Power Zoom Adapter PZ-E1 which allows creators to smoothly control their zoom at the push of a button or right from their compatible smartphone by using the Canon Camera Connect app*.</li>
<li>Canon EOS M3 Video Creator Kit: Includes an EOS M3 digital camera & EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens, an external microphone and a 32GB SD card.</li>
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<p>The new EOS 80D Video Creator Kit is currently scheduled to be available in August 2016 for an estimated retail price of $2,049.00**.</p>
<p>The new EOS M3 Video Creator Kit is currently scheduled to be available in late June 2016 for an estimated retail price of $899.99**.</p>
<p>The new kits join a family of Video Creator Kits that include the EOS Rebel T6i, Rebel T5i and EOS 70D. To learn more about the Video Creator Kits, please visit: <a title="Dare to Dream" href="http://www.usa.canon.com/daretodream" target="_self">www.usa.canon.com/daretodream</a></p>
<p>Canon will also host an on-site social media contest that encourages attendees to share their talents (Fashion/Costume, Beauty, Dance, Skit, or Talent Tricks). Participants will have the chance to create their own unique 30-second video using Canon Video Creator Kits. One lucky winner will be selected to create a video with a YouTube® star at the Canon Experience Center in Cosa Mesa, CA and win an EOS Rebel T6i Video Creator Kit!</p>
<p>YouTube® sensation Anna Akana will discuss various topics, such as how she got her start on YouTube®, what inspires her, and the challenges she faces during the creative and filmmaking process. Below is the full Canon speaker schedule for VidCon 2016.</p>
<p><b>Speaker Schedule</b></p>
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<th>THURSDAY, JUNE 23</th>
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<td>10:00AM</td>
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<td>Wildlife photographer, filmmaker and host of Nat Geo WILD’s first digital series wild_life Bertie Gregory</td>
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<td>11:00AM</td>
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<td>Up Your Game: The New Canon Video Creator Kits</td>
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<td>12:00PM</td>
<td>Up Your Game: The New Canon Video Creator Kits</td>
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<td>Sawyer Hartman Q&A</td>
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<td>1:00PM</td>
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<td>Wildlife photographer, filmmaker and host of Nat Geo WILD’s first digital series wild_life with Bertie Gregory</td>
<td>Chris Peterson, Director of Photography, LAIKA</td>
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<td>2:00PM</td>
<td>Tiffany Ma Q&A</td>
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<td>Loey Lane Q&A</td>
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<td>RJ Aguiar Q&A</td>
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<td>Anna Akana Q&A</td>
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<td>5:00PM</td>
<td>Clarissa May Q&A</td>
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<p>For those with a Creator or Industry Badge for the show, Canon will also have a booth on the second floor of the convention center #205L. Creators will be able to touch and try Canon’s professional video products, including the new COMPACT-SERVO 18-80mm T4.4 EF, and have their questions answered by Canon product experts.</p>
<p>Follow Canon’s Instagram feed at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/canonusa/" target="_blank">@CanonUSA</a> and its Twitter accounts <a href="https://twitter.com/CanonUSAimaging" target="_blank">@CanonUSAImaging</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/CanonUSApro" target="_blank">@CanonUSApro</a>.</p>
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ahsanford · Jun 21, 2016

http://photorumors.com/2016/06/21/the-new-hasselblad-x1d-medium-format-mirrorless-camera-leaked-online/

There she blows! A hump like a snowhill!

$8995 without lenses, which run in the $2500 neighborhood.

They very wisely didn't share any side views of this product with a back attached. :

Unless there is no back and it really is that thin, which means the rumor of using existing Hass'y lenses turns out to be false.

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SierraDon · Jun 20, 2016

I just received a Canon 135L 2.0 The lens was purchased used, and was built in 2013.
My issue is that the autofocus seems VERY slow, and often has a difficult time focusing on close objects.
Yes, I do have the focus distance switch set to the .9m to infinity position.
Lens looks beautiful with no signs of damage, but it takes a few seconds to go from 3 feet to 50 feet.
I have tried the lens on my 70D and 5D classic with the same results.

Any suggestions on what might be wrong, or do I need to return the lens?

Thanks!
Don

Ryan_ · Jun 20, 2016

Long story short. Changing lenses on my bag at the beach. Camera fell over face down into sand. (Pic attached) Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you

Canon Rumors · Jun 20, 2016

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Hasselblad is set to announce a “world’s first” this week, as they look to bring the brand back to relevance.</p>
<p>According to <a href="http://photorumors.com/2016/06/17/new-hasselblad-mirrorless-camera-to-be-announced-on-june-22nd-at-1400-cet/">Photo Rumors</a>, the camera is rumored to have a 50mp CCD sensor, an unusual aspect ratio and a form factor that is very easy on the eyes.</p>
<p>The announcement will happen at 14:00 CET on Wednesday, June 22, 2016.</p>
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Canon Rumors · Jun 20, 2016

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We’re told that the announcement for the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III has been moved closer to Photokina in September, and delivery along with it. That puts 3 lenses in the mix for announcement at Photokina, the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III, EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II and EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II. We also expect to see the EOS 5D Mark IV announced.</p>
<p>Delays with lens launches happen a lot, as production is always challenging. For example, the EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II was set for a Photokina announcement, but ended up being delayed a couple of months and was announced in November of that year. The EF 11-24mm f/4L was delayed by about 6 months, as marketing material was already out, but announcement was held back for production reasons.</p>
<p>If anything else changes, we’ll let you know.</p>
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Canon Rumors · Jun 20, 2016

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<p>A patent showing another optical formula for a diffractive optics lens has appeared, this time in the form of a 70-200mm f/2.8 DO. Most of the patent seems to talk about this lens for video applications.</p>
<p>Patent Publication No. 2016-80877</p>
<ul>
<li>Published 2016.5.16</li>
<li>Filing date 2014.10.17</li>
<li>Zoom ratio 2.69</li>
<li>Focal length 72.15 134.00 193.98</li>
<li>F-number 2.91 2.91 2.91</li>
<li>Angle of view 16.69 9.17 6.36</li>
<li>Image height 21.64</li>
<li>The total lens length 223.50 223.50 223.50</li>
<li>BF 45.35 45.35 45.35</li>
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<p>We expect to see new Cinema EOS announcements for IBC in September, including the Cinema EOS C700.</p>
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AlanF · Jun 20, 2016

It's been mentioned that the AF on the 1DX II is much faster and more precise than on the 5DIII. It would be helpful for those of us who might consider getting a 1DX or a 1DX II to hear the experience of those who have used the 1DXs and the 5DIII and/or 5DS.

GuyF · Jun 19, 2016

Does anyone else have this "phenomenum" (as Canon would put it)?

When you focus, the selected point or group is nice and bright (wherever it's positioned) and the other available focus points are quite faint in comparison - so far, so good. The "issue" I have is with the brightness of the other available points. The brightness of them definitely fades from top to bottom and also from the middle out to the far left/right, so much so, that the lowest far left and right points are quite hard to see. Increasing the brightness level (there're only two available) helps slightly but the brightness is not even. This "undocumented graduated effect" is the same no matter what settings I use.

Any thoughts or are they all like that?

Thanks.

bsr7 · Jun 19, 2016

Hi Folks,

Just wanted to share quick edit I made of this artist Joonbug's mural piece I had captured.

https://vimeo.com/171164419

Thanks in advance for watching.

Cheers,
BJ

bsr visual

sanjosedave · Jun 18, 2016

7D II - what are your recipes for birds?

Thx

Neutral · Jun 18, 2016

Had some time today to play with 1DXm2 live shooting mode using EF85f/1.2L USM II.
So far I was very pleased with the results.

This was good surprise which I did not think about when making decision to get 1DXm2.
Fully opened (at f/1.2) system is focusing very fast, absolutely accurate almost in full darkness when it is almost not possible to see anything (at f1.2 with EV set to minus 1 auto ISO goes to 51200 and higher). Even though camera able to find the faces instantly and track selected face (it is possible to switch over using joystick). What I see Live View AF works very accurate with the sensor noise at ISO 51200 which is always problematic for any on sensor AF.
In general the less signal SNR the less accurate AF results.
But 1DXm2 does very well in such situations.

So now there is no need any more to put 85f1.2 on Sony a7S or A7r2 to use it in very dim conditions and get accurate focus.
And Live View AF on 1DXm2 in such low light conditions is working very fast.
Before 1DXm2 best results for 85f1.2 were when it was put on Sony A7R2 using Metabone IV adaptor. On 1DX all that above was practically not possible and not practical.

Now 1DXm2 is surpassing A7R2 is LiveView AF speed in very dim conditions (for EF85f1.2) and the only remaining advantage of A7R2 is IBIS allowing to use Shutter Speed around 1/20 -1/30 sec.
But that is only useful for static object, for moving ones it is still required to have shutter speed faster than 1/100 . The only thing that 1DXm2 still cannot catch up is the eye AF available on A7r2 with native lenses. Once get used to this lack of this feature on any other camera is very limiting , especially at wide aperture below 1.8. On the other hand 1DXm2 face tracking works very well so for apertures from 1.8 and above this is more that enough.

There are two modes in 1DXm2 Live view – one with face detection and object tracking and the other is FlexiZoneAF. Both working very well and each has its own applications.
There are also two silent modes in Live View, not sure what is difference – but mode 2 seems to be a bit less noisy.

As a summary – if anyone wants to get absolute image sharpness when using any lens then 1DXm2 Live View is now the best mode for that. Basically 1DXm2 is now on par with the best mirrorless systems when using on sensor AF. It could be used now at full extent for most general still photography shooting applications and only for sports and fast actions or wildlife and BIFs it is still better to use dedicated AF sensor, or when battery life is critical as in Live View battery consumption is significantly higher.
In general from what I see 1DXm2 is now much more versatile, flexible and much more useful camera than 1DX.

dpc · Jun 17, 2016

From the Pacific coast of Canada...

Canon Rumors · Jun 17, 2016

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A <a href="http://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&u=http://egami.blog.so-net.ne.jp/2016-06-17">patent showing an optical formula for an EF 11mm f/4 has appeared</a>, and we think it was likely part of the EF 11-24 f/4L development.</p>
<p>Patent Publication No. 2016-81005 (Google Translated)</p>
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<li>Published 2016.5.16</li>
<li>Filing date 2014.10.22</li>
<li>Focal length 11.33 11.47</li>
<li>F-number 4.11 4.12</li>
<li>Half angle of 62.36 62.08</li>
<li>Image height 21.64 21.64</li>
<li>Overall length of the lens 109.13 109.12</li>
<li>BF 38.90 38.40</li>
</ul>
<p>I don’t think we’re going to see such a lens from Canon.</p>
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ahsanford · Jun 16, 2016

http://www.dxomark.com/Reviews/Nikon-D500-sensor-review-Performance-redefined

4 points lower score than last year's D7200.

Worse low light performance than their Rebel equivalent D5500.

Verdict: "Performance redefined."

#dxo #fairandbalanced

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Grant Atkinson · Jun 16, 2016

I have enjoyed using the Canon 5DSR full-frame body for photographing African wildlife. Whilst the 50mp camera might not be the single best, all-round wildlife camera, it does a pretty good job in many aspects, and in some things it excels. I have shared some thoughts on my experience with the camera so far, including lots of actual images taken with the camera, and just where and how I think it can best be used. The link is here:
http://www.grantatkinson.com/blog/using-the-canon-5dsr-for-photographing-african-wildlife

I did not get around yet to shooting night skies with the camera.
Cheers
Grant

Ryan_ · Jun 16, 2016

Hello,

The only 50mm lens I've owned is the Canon 50 1.8. I have used the Canon 50 1.2L (borrowed) but it was on land and the subject was essentially still.

What I use the lens for 95% of the time is shooting waves in the water. When the wave gets closer than say a car length away, the focus accuracy goes out the window. Further than that, and its pretty decent at tracking a wave approaching me in AI Servo, though certainly not perfect. But I've been using this lens for years, as its been getting the job done, but more and more, I am ending up with too many out of focus "would be" shots. Now shooting from the water has its own set of challenges that absolutely can and will affect how your camera/lens focus. However I've been doing it for a couple years or so now and I've gotten better at minimizing those challenges.

So my question is, which of these two lenses would be better at autofocusing a moving subject that is approaching me in AI Servo mode, especially once the subject starts getting closer? I of course know about the Sigma "issues" with focusing, but my question still stands, as I've heard/read many things about the Canon 50 1.2 as well.

Ozarker · Jun 16, 2016

I don't hear much about the Canon EF 135mm f/2.8 with SoftFocus, but it sure sounds interesting.

We all know that most of the newest lenses are extremely sharp. So much so that they can be unflattering to women. Very unflattering.

Then I happened across a couple of reviews of this lens. I looked at the flickr photo pool and can see where soft focus can be a useful tool (stretch marks, lines, wrinkles). There was a woman in her late 40's I shot some photos of a few months back that was pretty good looking, however the lines and wrinkles on her face became dark canyons. I couldn't show her the photos at all. Some fill flash would have been a good idea I think.

I have a little film camera (Voigtlander Vito) that requires one to estimate the distance to the subject to get proper focus. Sometimes the effect of getting it wrong can be pleasing in a portrait.

The 135 f/2.8 SF is a very old lens and I have only seen it in stock a few times and that was a couple of years ago. I know the effect can be recreated in photoshop.

Still I am left wondering what some of you that have used this lens think about it and also if you think a frosted (?) filter does just as good a job.

Thanks guys!

yorgasor · Jun 15, 2016

Ugh, I screwed up. I sold Canon 400mm f/5.6 lens via the Fred Miranda forums. Right before packaging up the lens, I found the original case stuffed under my desk. I pulled it out, popped in the lens and shipped it off.

The big mistake was not looking all the way into the lens case. It turns out there was a small mouse in there (dunno if it was alive or not at the time, I didn't hear any scurrying around). My second mistake was forgetting the lens cover. Those two lapses in judgement resulted in the buyer getting my nearly pristine lens in this condition.

pedro · Jun 15, 2016

Hi,

Just got a mail by the IRIX team:

Hi,

At the moment we focus on introducing 15mm to the market and we are aiming for the summertime period.

11mm will follow this year.

Please subscribe to Irix newsletter to stay tuned! Visit http://irixlens.com/

Best regards,
The Irix Team

ahsanford · Jun 15, 2016

http://www.dxomark.com/Reviews/Canon-EOS-80D-sensor-review-Dynamic-performer

Highest ever DR reported by DXO for a Canon camera of any sensor size.

Still 8 points lower 'Overall Score' to Nikon's roughly similar D7200, which DXO rates better than many Canon FF sensors. :

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