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henriksandstrom · Jan 8, 2015

Why doesn't Canon simply uppdate the IS in great optics like the 300 4L? With four stop IS, I guess a lot of people would pay a few hundred more. Is it so costly to change production or do you have to change the optical design as well?

pulseimages · Jan 8, 2015

I have a Canon EF 70-200 2.8 L non-IS lens now that is just too heavy to hand hold anymore and all I ever use it at is at 200mm when I do use it. I'm thinking of selling it and getting the Canon EF 200mm f/2.8 L II. Is this prime more manageable for hand held shooting? Thanks!

krash · Jan 8, 2015

New camera from canon?

Look at the top LCD, but there are few buttons on the rear!

Maybe a 80D??
Maybe a high end rebel line?

Any ideas!?

VIA - PP
Florian Feuchtner was the guy that saw it the first place!

http://petapixel.com/2015/01/08/canon-leak-glimpse-upcoming-dslr-connect-station-photo/#more-155391

candyman · Jan 8, 2015

At the end of this month I will attend an exhibition of Ice sculptures. It is a rather big exhibition hall (6,500 m2) with artificial light and it is rather dark. The temperature will be minus 8 Celsius.
I was planning to use following gear:
- - 6D with 35mm f/2 IS with B+W CPOL HTC MRC Käsemann Nano XS-Pro Digital 67mm
- - Tripod and remote control RS80-N3
- - ……I wonder if I should take my 70-200 f/2.8…. (For that I have a Hoya HD Circular Polarization Filter 77mm)
- - ….or take the 135mm (for that I have Hoya HMC CIR Polarizing filter 72mm)
I think a circular polarization filter is a must because of the reflection of the ice and the artificial lights used to give the sculptures special effects. But using it at 24mm and below does give me some effects on my FF that I don’t want. So I was planning to leave my 16-35 f/4 at home also because the aperture is rather slow (the CPOL already takes 1 to 1,5 stop light – I guess) I am not sure if I can successfully setup my tripod since it may be crowded. Though the exhibition is running since December 6th last year and ends one day after my visit. Maybe it will be less crowded….
I will take an extra battery and keep it on my body. Because I understand that the battery may run down faster in that cold. So I don’t take a chance to be there without a spare one.
I will also take an extra memory card. Just to make sure.
I will dress warm – of course – and will bring some gloves.
I wonder how to prepare or what tips can you give me. What do you think?

Canon Rumors · Jan 8, 2015

HTML:

<p>Dustin Abbott, a friend of the site, has completed his review of the brand new Canon EF 24-105 f/3.5-5.6 IS STM.</p>
<p>People ask a lot if the EF 24-105 f/4L IS is going to stick around in the lineup, especially now that this lens is available. I don’t have an answer for that, but there’s 3 options in this focal range now if you also include the very good EF 24-70 f/4L IS. This lens is now kitted with the EOS 6D and I suspect it’s going to be a kit option with all future non EOS-1 full frame cameras.</p>
<p><strong>From the review

</strong><em>“I’m rarely a fan of variable aperture lenses, but the reality is that almost all consumer grade zooms are variable aperture. It is this concession that allows them to be lighter and cheaper. That aside, this lens provides solid optics, great image stabilization, and fast, quiet focus.  It is a lens that I believe will make more and more sense as Canon introduces it as a kit bundled with cameras at a lower price point and as Canon’s next generation of full frame camera bodies add the technology that can fully utilize this lens.” <strong><a href="http://dustinabbott.net/2015/01/canon-ef-24-105mm-f3-5-5-6-is-stm-review/" target="_blank">Read the full review</a></strong></em></p>
<p><iframe width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wi6EpbiItn4?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p><strong>Canon EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM $599: <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1081813-REG/canon_9521b002_ef_24_105mm_f_3_5_5_6_is.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">B&H Photo</a> | <a href="http://www.adorama.com/CA24105SU.html?KBID=64393" target="_blank">Adorama</a> | <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NI3C3TW/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00NI3C3TW&linkCode=as2&tag=canorumo-20&linkId=EWGKJK73XSY7AD7X" target="_blank">Amazon</a></strong></p>
<p><strong>Canon EOS 6D w/24-105 f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Kit $2199 – <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00RKNMFLM/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00RKNMFLM&linkCode=as2&tag=canorumo-20&linkId=5HZYD2C6YYXLHFC4" target="_blank">Amazon</a> | <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1110376-REG/canon_8035b106_eos_6d_dslr_camera.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">B&H Photo</a> | <a href="http://www.adorama.com/ICA6DK1.html?KBID=64393" target="_blank">Adorama</a></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>

Daniel8796 · Jan 8, 2015

Product it's mentioned in: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/609727-REG/Dot_Line_RS_0424_C3_RS_0424_C3_RPS_TTL_Tilt.html

Typo or deliberate mention?

drob · Jan 7, 2015

I was thinking about upgrading to 6d from my current 60d + Rokinon 16mm f2 for astro. I have rented the 6d and attached the 16mm to it but the vignette is to much...which leads me to my dilemma...I have heard good things about the 14mm 2.8, and a good price point. But with the 24mm 1.4 I can utilize my Lee Foundation kit and big stopper for other than night shots, where as with 14mm's bulbulous lens I can not utilize filters. But is the 24mm wide enough for night astro on the 6d? I don't want to purchase the 24 1.4 and wish I had wider....words of wisdom please....

SayCheese · Jan 7, 2015

So I took a leap into more serious digital waters the other day. I have lots of Canon film bodies and lenses (don't we all) but in digital I was a PowerShot mid guy (owned 4) also Nikon CoolPix mid. So this 70D for me is a huge jump and so far very pleased. Now my question is filters and the quality/cost ratio as I'm not yet a "L" glass owner. I'm looking at B+W (I always want to say B&W as I'm huge audiophile) but of course they're pricier then the Hoya, Tiffen equivalent. I understand it's about "the glass" but what is the sweet spot for value as I don't have wads of cash to splash around. I'm considering this for my 18-135mm starter lens above a: Polarizer/UV & ND Vario or ND 1.8 to start. Take it easy on me as my desire for art transcends my current knowledge ! Thanks in advance for your input....

ajfotofilmagem · Jan 7, 2015

It seems that Sony really is on the verge of bankruptcy. They had the idea to revive the Walkman in a digital version that costs 1.2 thousand U.S. dollars!

http://www.theverge.com/2015/1/5/7493145/new-sony-walkman-zx2-ces-2015

DRR · Jan 7, 2015

Sent my lens in to Canon for repair (calibration, not physical damage) and approved the out of warranty repair charge on 12/17. Sure there were holiday days in there for Christmas and New Years, but it seems to be taking quite a long time for a calibration. Even with 3 holiday days in there I'm already at 12 business days with zero communication.

The online repair lookup tool simply says "you have approved your repair", and it's said that since the 17th.

I am not a CPS member, I had considered joining the gold level before I sent my lens in, now regretting that I didn't since they have no regard for quoted timeframes unless you're CPS.

Is this typical??

jefflinde · Jan 7, 2015

would it be possible to take an EF lens formula and shrink it to make it work on the shorter flange distance for the EOS M? I know they make an adapter but if you could shrink the lenses formula that would allow you to build EF-M native lenses with out having to redesign from the ground up.

Just curious.

YuengLinger · Jan 7, 2015

It would make so much sense for Canon to follow up the 16-35mm f/4 IS with a spectacular, long anticipated response to Nikon's 14-24mm 2.8 that I wonder if the rumored 11-24mm might actually go to f/2.8.

I ALMOST gave in and bought the 16-35mm f/4 IS because I despaired of getting anything this wide or wider AND faster. But I keep hoping that something great in 2.8 will finally be produced. I'm sure marketing at Canon wants to sell as many of whatever is available now and not have us delaying a purchase for an even bigger expenditure at some unspecified time in the future.

(I'd kick myself black and blue if I bought the f/4 and then something in f/2.8 was officially announced a few months later. But boy oh boy, my version one of the 16-35mm is getting long in the tooth.)

Another f/4, at triple the price, even if wider, just doesn't make sense to those of us who are begging for something that is great for both landscape/still-lifes AND events in one lens. I'd love to be able to compose sharp off-center, especially if distortion can be tamed a bit. Even if I am putting a face near center, please don't say "nobody cares about the edges in such pics." I do!

Still hopeful.

martti · Jan 7, 2015

Once upon a time we metered TTL (Through The Lens) exposure while diapragh was stopped down. Of sourse, we focused manually before stopping down, otherwise the focus was very difficult to judge. Then came F TTL, then came automatic exposure, then autofocus and now the cameras go 'click' if somebody smiles and they also crop the portrait for you...
Well, Rokinon is from the old school. I have the 14mm f/2.8 on my 5DIII. It is not the handiest lens to use. You bracket a lot and look at the histogram. Then you come home and look at the wave formed distortion and take care of it with the dedicated lens profile on LR.
You get a nice result finally and it came cheap.

Does anyone here have experience of the 12 mm f/2.0 on the APS-C sensor? What would be your recommendation? Is it as quirky as the FF 14mm?

Here is a shot from today in the mountains just before the rain came.
Canon 5DIII, Rokinon 14mm at f/16 for the DOF.

jefflinde · Jan 7, 2015

I am looking at going to FF from APS-C and i am curious as to how my images will look different. I know that image quality and noise will be better but i would like to see the same image taken on a FF and crop body. I currently have a 70D and i am very pleased with it but all this talk of FF being so much better as me curious. I would love for some one that has both a FF and crop body to take images with both of the same subject. thank you in advance.

Perio · Jan 7, 2015

Kodak has announced a release of its first IM5 Android smartphone with 13 MPx camera rear camera. Seems like a simple to use phone and apparently it comes with quite attractive price of $249.

http://www.cnet.com/products/kodak-im5/

I was thinking about all conversations here on CR discussing how smartphones are stealing the market from P&S cameras. If Kodak starts selling smartphones, will Canon eventually do the same?

lintoni · Jan 7, 2015

A forum user over at dpreview says his new 1DX arrived with firmware 2.0.7.

http://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/55055606

JEL · Jan 7, 2015

What do you think?

Is the Canon 28-300L (from 2004 if I'm not mistaken) a safe buy or will some update or new 'super-zoom' be seeing the light of day anytime soon?

(It's a heavy investment, for me at least, if a new version is close. And I obviously wouldn't like to make a wrong move with this kind of price-tag. I'm looking to fit it on a 5D3)

Thanks in advance, and happy 2015

DavidUSMC · Jan 6, 2015

I recently purchased the new 100-400L II, and while I can hand hold it for long periods of time with no issue, I would prefer some support.

I am looking for a monopod with a tilt head that is ArcaSwiss compatible, and costs right around $200 or so. $250 would probably be my absolute ceiling. It would need to fairly rugged and be able to withstand the elements because most, if not all of its use would be outdoors.

I'm not a tall person at 5'7", so it doesn't have to be super tall, but I would like the option to get it to atleast eye level, if not a little taller. Must be able to hold the weight of the 100-400L II and a 5D3, and it would be preferred if it could hold the extra weight that comes with a grip and TC that I plan to add to my kit as well.

Weight is of no concern to me, assuming they don't make ones that weight 10lbs

Collapsed length I would prefer to be no longer than 18 inches, a bit shorter would be better though.

Thank you all in advance.

jpk · Jan 6, 2015

I have a friend that has a 5D MkII and it will not power up. Is there a reset button or a fuse on the body? Thanks for your help.

Marsu42 · Jan 6, 2015

Some say a body with "just" 1/4ks is unusable and not a real man's camera. That made me set up this poll because I wonder how the general CR crowd feels about this.

My personal experience is that the missing 1/8ks hurts most for bracketing w/o a nd filter. Otherwise the stopping power isn't as significantly different unless shooting rockets in flight and it cannot be "fast enough". When in doubt I'd rather opt for one stop lower iso, esp. on crop.

What's your take? Exercise your right to vote now or forever hold your peace!

mackguyver · Jan 6, 2015

Like most Canon guys, I read the Nikon press release with a bit of yawn, but then I saw this:

Smaller, Lighter, Faster Telephoto
Nikon has also introduced the AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/4E PF ED VR, the world’s lightest 300mm full-frame fixed focal length AF lens2, which is nearly 30% shorter and 1.5 lbs. lighter than its predecessor. Extremely easy to handle and built to suit the needs of serious photographers in the field, the new 300mm f/4 lens utilizes Phase Fresnel optical technology to help correct chromatic aberration and reduce the overall size and weight of the lens, making it easy to pack for any assignment. Capable of producing tack-sharp images and beautiful background blur at a distance, Nikon’s newest FX-format lens also features four and a half stops of VR image stabilization3, a VR Sport mode, VR tripod detection as well as several of the latest NIKKOR optical technologies including electromagnetic aperture control, a Silent Wave Motor for quiet AF operation, ED glass for further controlling chromatic aberrations and Nano Crystal Coat for superior image quality.

It sure sounds like a DO or DO-like lens.

Update: Yes, it is - here's the description from Nikon's lens page:

Phase Fresnel
Phase Fresnel (PF) lens elements effectively compensate for chromatic aberration and ghosting when combined with ordinary glass lens elements. The PF lens element is based upon the Phase Fresnel lens, which appears to have a series of concentric circles engraved onto it. Utilizing a Phase Fresnel lens element allows Nikon engineers to use fewer lens elements, resulting in a more compact and lightweight lens. Due to the characteristics of a PF (Phase Fresnel) lens that utilizes the photo diffraction phenomenon, when there is a strong light source within the frame or when light enters the lens from outside of the frame, ring-shaped colored flare may occur according to shooting conditions. This phenomenon can be minimized with “PF Flare Control” to be included in Capture NX-D (ver.1.1.0 or later). For more information, see software Help/manual. Capture NX-D is available from the Nikon website. Be sure to keep your software up to date.

It's interesting to see that they are using software to tame the flare issues.

mangobutter · Jan 6, 2015

My current lineup:

EF: 6D, 16-35 F4 IS, 50 1.8, 70-200 F4L

EF-M: EOS M, 22mm 2.0, Rokinon 12mm 2.0

Some old M42 mount lenses. super takumar 50 1.4, 50 2.0, 135 2.8

I am going to Barcelona, Paris, London for two weeks. Leaving in 10 days. I know Barcelona is infamous for pickpockets so I'm scared to bring the nicer, more expensive stuff out. Doubt anyone would try to (or be successful) at grabbing a bunch of my gear off me but you never know. Not to mention size and weight.

Right now I'm leaning towards a tripod, 90 EX flash, EOS M, 12mm 2.0, 22mm 2.0, 50 1.8 (bringing the EF adapter of course) and a small vintage vivitar 135mm 2.8 prime with M42 adapter for when I need reach in a pinch. So I'd have 18mm, 35mm, 80mm and 216mm (or so) covered. I'd stay light and small.

Or do you guys think I'd regret not having that full frame goodness for when I want to take some artistic shots (bokeh) or do some heavy handheld street photography in low light? over thinking the pick pockets? If I bring the M, i can go stealth.

Anyone have this dilemma and found a sweet spot for travel use? I'm missing a good fast lens for the 6D. Working on that. if I had a 35L again, i'd probably just bring that.

The 6D + 16-35 F4L would be nice too. The IS would help for museum/interior shots. or general night photography. The range is nice too vs. the 12mm 2.0 (18mm) on the EOS M.

burnfield · Jan 6, 2015

Hi,
Got the new 100-400mm mk2 lens and have been using it with the canon 2x mk3 extender. As it says it wont auto focus but trying to use live view at 400mm (ie800) is a nightmare. I have a decent tripod but the image still jumps around as you try to focus and I cant say I have actually managed to focus successfully. The images are very soft/ out of focus. I appreciate the quality will be degraded but they seem to me to be next to useless. Plus the degree to which I have to try and focus back and forth to find focus says to me this combo is useless for any wildlife that does not stand still for 5 minutes! I have two questions.
Anyone else experienced issues using the 2x extender?
Do you think this combo should be limited to the 1.4x which can at least auto focus?
I have a 5D mk3 camera.

xps · Jan 6, 2015

Where are the XXD Cams that meets these (AF, MP,...) specifications? Is there an 80D in the near future planned????

"A new Nikon appears: Nikon D5500 adds touchscreen and flat picture profile" ( title at Dpreview)

http://www.dpreview.com/articles/2477639796/nikon-d5500-adds-touchscreen-and-flat-picture-profile

Nikon D5500 vs. D5300 specifications comparison: (title of Nikonrumors-page)

http://nikonrumors.com/2015/01/05/nikon-d5500-vs-d5300-specifications-comparison.aspx/

The 5500 moved up in the price (+200$!!). Let us see, if the + is worth the money

RGF · Jan 5, 2015

Hi

I just my 7D M2 and really like the option to have multiple My Menu tabs. It would be great if Canon would add these to their existing cameras (1Dx, 5D M3, 6D, 70D).

A couple of observations - I can not figure out how to turn of unused metering modes. I only used evaluative and spot, never use central weighted or ....

Also found that they focus was a bit soft with my 200-400. The camera arrived Wed and Thursday I took it on a family trip (mostly shake down). I did a bit of AFAIM (I think +7 at the long end of the lens), with my 1Dx I don't need a AFAIM on this lens.

I have not had time to test other lens on this camera yet.

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