Canon 5D X with Quad Core DIGIC 7 Processor Rumors from PB

Original topic can be found via below link:
http://www.photographybay.com/2015/08/02/canon-5d-x-with-quad-core-digic-7-processor-rumors/#comments

Original topic of content:
"New rumors about the upcoming Canon 5D X have surfaced over at the DP Review forums. The rumors claim that the Canon 5D X will feature a single DIGIC 7 quad core processor, while the upcoming 1D X Mark II will have two DIGIC 7 processors and one DIGIC 6 processor (perhaps the DIGIC 6 processor will be used for AF processing?).

According to forum poster MichaelVadon:

The Digic 7 is going to be a quad core cpu which will allow 4x the processing power for high MP, high frame rate bodies. The 5DX will contain one Digic 7 and the 1DX Mark II will contain 2 Digic 7s and 1 Digic 6. The Digic 6 will be for metwring and other smaller tasks. The 1DX will have a different larger battery while thr 5DX will keep going with the same.

This comes from the same forum member that first dropped the 5D X name last month as the camera to replace the 5D Mark III.

Prior rumors about the Canon 5D X have pointed to a 24-28MP sensor, 8-9fps still image frame rate, a new flash system and 4K video capture.

As with all rumors, take these with a heavy dose of salt until we hear something a little more solid than a forum posting."

I am waiting...

South Africa Safari buddy needed. #1 world wildlife photog will teach!

Hi everyone.

I have a private photo safari scheduled October 20 to Nov 5th this year. Greg du Toit voted #1 wildlife photographer worldwide in 2013, and will be teaching us all aspects of photography.

After the land portion, we will spend about 2 1/2 days doing shark cage dives, and snorkeling with seals.

I am looking for a serious photographer, who is interested in taking a trip of a lifetime. Must be easy going.

If you are not interested in the dive part, that will be optional.

If you are interested or know of someone, please contact me ASAP.

Thanks.

sek

Canon EOS-1D X Drops to $4599 From Authorized Dealers

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The Canon EOS-1D X has been further discounted, this time by another $700, to bring the price down to $4599 from authorized dealers. I think it’s safe to say that we should be seeing an announcement for a replacement sooner than later.</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">18.1 MP Full-Frame CMOS Sensor</li>
<li class="top-section-list-item">Dual DIGIC 5+ Image Processors</li>
<li class="top-section-list-item">3.2″ 1.04m-Dot ClearView II LCD Monitor</li>
<li class="top-section-list-item">Full HD 1080p Video Recording at 30 fps</li>
<li class="top-section-list-item">61-Point High Density Reticular AF</li>
<li class="top-section-list-item">Native ISO 51200, Extended to ISO 204800</li>
<li class="top-section-list-item">12 fps RAW+JPEG Shooting, 14 fps in JPEG</li>
<li class="top-section-list-item">100k-Pixel RGB Metering Sensor & EOS iSA</li>
<li class="top-section-list-item">Magnesium Alloy Body, Dual CF Card Slots</li>
<li class="top-section-list-item">1000BASE-TX Gigabit Ethernet Terminal</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Canon EOS-1D X Body $4599: <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/827036-REG/Canon_5253B002_EOS_1D_X_EOS_Digital.html/BI/2466/KBID/3296/DFF/d10-v21-t1-x350180" target="_blank">B&H Photo</a> | <a href="http://www.adorama.com/ICA1DX.html?utm_term=3S7yV00bURGwzicUIJS-nRd9UkXwkVV9rSNbw00&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=Other&utm_source=rflaid64393&cvosrc=affiliate.64393" target="_blank">Adorama</a></strong></p>

7D2 - adjustment of shutter speed algorithm in Av mode?

Hi,
Sometimes I like to put the camera on easy mode (Aperture Priority+auto shutter+auto ISO).

The 7D2's firmware appears to default to 1/focal length for shutter speed when metering if auto ISO is on.

Is there any way to dynamically have it calculate shutter speed to 1/(focal length*2) instead? I know min shutter speed can be set but that is static as far as I know.

EDIT: Found it, under ISO Speed setting.

popup tent for event portraits

I want to come up with something to use at a daytime outdoor event to do pet and or people portraits. Anyone care to share experiences with these? I am thinking white would be the best color and most of them seem to be 10x10 size. I would like something bigger, maybe putting two end to end to gain space for using longer lens. Brand or model info would be helpful as well. No worries about available space or bad weather.

Worth waiting for the Canon 5D Mark IV?

Hi, i'm wanting to purchase a Canon full frame 5D camera, just wanting to know if i should purchase the 5D iiii or wait for the 5D IV (also known as 5D X). I've currently got an photography business that does birthdays, engagements and christening, and hopefully weddings in the future, and i'm wanting to upgrade to full frame.

Rumours are suggesting that the new 5D IV or (also known as 5D X) will be launched in Q1 2016
Rumoured specs are:
24MP
new DIGIC processor
4K video
12fps
Dual CFast
61 AF Points (all cross-type)
ISO 100-204,800

Is it worth waiting or should i just purchase the 5D Mark iii now?
Also 5D IV might hit AUD $5,000+ body only, so again, is it even worth it?
Would love your thoughts
Thanks

Patent: Canon EF 50mm f/1.4

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The optical formula for a new EF 50mm f/1.4 has appeared. It looks like the lens has internal focus and an odd negative front element. We haven’t heard anything for a while about a new 50mm f/1.4, but it’s definitely needed.</p>
<p>Patent Publication No. 2015-138121</p>
<ul>
<li>Published 2015.7.30</li>
<li>Filing date 2014.1.22</li>
</ul>
<p>Example 1</p>
<ul>
<li>Focal length 49.10</li>
<li>F number 1.45</li>
<li>Half angle (in degrees) 23.78</li>
<li>Image height 21.64</li>
<li>Overall length of the lens 100.16</li>
<li>BF 38.10</li>
</ul>
<p>Canon patents</p>
<ul>
<li>Positive ShiboTadashi</li>
<li>Inner focus (part of the first group)</li>
</ul>

100-400 I vs II for Airshows and motorsports

Hi,

I have been using the 100-400 I for airshows for several years now and have been generally very happy with the lens, but with the vII out I can't help but wonder if I should upgrade. The improved spec that I am most interested in is the IS. As you know for shooting prop planes you need to pan at slow shutter speeds; ideally around 1/60s. Now panning definitely requires good technique and a lot of practice, but in my experience IS in mode 2 can't hurt.

So the question is for anyone that has used both the vI and vII for airshows, motorsports, or some other type of photography that requires panning at relatively slow shutter speeds, do you see an improvement in the vII over the vI? Do you see more keepers?

Thanks!

First Impressions: Sigma 24-35mm f/2 Art by LensRentals.com

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Roger at LensRentals.com has completed his initial testing of the Sigma 24-35mm f/2 Art series lens and has come away pretty impressed.</p>
<p>From LensRentals.com:</p>
<blockquote><p>Some people are going to be a bit disappointed (I admit I am a bit myself) because they really wanted a zoom that was every bit as good as their prime lenses. What we actually have is a zoom that’s as good at f/2.0 in the center as their prime lenses, but like almost every other zoom isn’t quite as good as a prime off-axis. When even the best optical engineers (and lately Sigma seems to have some of the best optical engineers) design a wide-aperture zoom lens, some compromises have to be made. In this case there’s a lot of astigmatism away from center. There’s good news for you who are disappointed now: Computer image analysis (like Imatest and DxO) don’t show astigmatism directly so this lens will probably look better with those test results than it does on the optical bench. <a href="http://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2015/07/a-quick-look-at-the-new-sigma-24-35-f2-art" target="_blank">Read the full article</a></p></blockquote>
<p><strong>In Stock: <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1162798-REG/sigma_24_35mm_f_2_dg_hsm.html/BI/2466/KBID/3296" target="_blank">Sigma 24-35mm f/2 Art at B&H Photo</a></strong></p>

4 stop push: 5DS vs 5D Mk III

I had about 5 minutes at a camera store last night to do some quick shots with the 5Ds. I had my 5D Mk III and 7D MK II with me and I wanted to see how far I can underexpose and then push to recover the files.
I only included the two full frame camera here. The 7D MK II is several stops better than the 5D MK III at low ISO but still behind the 5Ds.

From a pure IQ and RAW leeway aspect, the 5Ds series is a no-brainer. The RAW files are amazing.

full size download: http://www.photographybyrudyconrad.com/5Ds-and-5D-MK-III-4-stop-post-/n-LsGzQg/

Click on photos, then bottom right has download icon.

NOTE: focus point was different for each photo

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ISO 4,000,000 Full HD Canon ME20F-SH announced

This was posted on the german canon facebook site and on the german canon website:

http://www.canon.de/for_home/product_finder/camcorders/professional/me20f-sh/

What do you think about this?

Edit: I try to translate some of the information:

- ISO 4,000,000
- Full HD 1080p / 1080i / 720p recording
- up to 50p/59,94p
- compatible with EF lenses and "canon servo lenses with 12 pin connection" (list of compatible lenses to be announced)
- integrated ND- and infrared-filters

Edit 2:
I found an english article with the following information on engadet http://www.engadget.com/2015/07/30/canon-me20f-sh/
- $30,000 (MSRP) body
- available in December

Edit 3:

just saw that there already is a thread to this topic: http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php?topic=27229.0
Can someone explain why this thread is in the rumors section because since this is an official announcement it isn't a rumor anymore. Or am I wrong on this? ;)

Refreshing a dead LP-E4 with new Cells

I have 3 LP-E4 for my 1Ds III and one of them died completely. So the curious person I am, opened it up. Finding it worked with three 18650 LiIon-Cells, just as expected from its shape. One of the Cells was dead, the other two not that bad for 6 Years old.

So I got three working cells and exchanged them. After putting it back together it was able to be charged again, today I will test how well it behaves in Camera. Three green bars in the Battery menu seem promising:

Here are some Photos for you ;)

Interesting how much electronic is in there, I have looked some of these chips up and there is a micro-controller, a dedicated battery protection chip and some relatively big MOSFETs in there.

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Things to See in Canada late septebmber - mid October

Hello All,

I will be in Canada 26.09-18.10 with my wife. I'm attending a work conference until 30.09 in Quebec but after that we plan on travelling across Canada.

We are mostly interested in wildlife and natural beauty (occasionally cultural heritage).

Can you recommend things / places to see ?

Are there (US-style) national parks in Canada ? are they open at that time of year ?

I'm planning to take two bodies EOS 5dII and 7DI with 14mm Samyang / 24-70mm f2.8 Tamron / EF 70-200mm f2.8 and ef 400mm f2.8. I'm wondering whether I should take a fast prime (50mm f.14) with me as well ?

BTW - if I order Photographic equipment from BH and have it sent to Canada - will I have to pay VAT ?
I'm a EU citizen.

All comments and suggestions welcome.

--Thomas

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