AF switching on the 7D2

This would apply to anhy camera that has case numbers or the 3 parameter settings. I have owned all the crop bodies from the 20D to 7D2. Also all 3 5D and currently have the 5D3.

I am not stuggling in any way. I went out birding (in flght) a few weeks weeks ago and tried all 6 case numbers and all AF modes, single, expanded and zone. Since they were steady and non erractic I had very good succes and found zone to work quite well on this body.

I have been curious about Canon's explanation about AF switching when it comes to expansion AF mode.

From the 7D2 manual

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The key phrase the camera switches it's focus to neighbouring AF points. My understanding is the surrounding AF points around the centre point in expanded are assist AF points. In AI Servo I never see anything switch. Ever. All I see is the centre point illuminated. Perhaps they just assist faster. If so I wish Canon would have worded it that way.

Personally I decided it does not make much sense so if I'm in Cases 5 or 6 I use zone where the AF points are actually switching. If you are tracking an erratic subject it just makes sense the more AF points involved the better. Especially in 65 AF for those really small fast birds that change directions quickly. Very difficult to track in expansion - even in 8 point.

Of course this is just my opinion. This is the only part of that entire manual that I have always questioned. Even the Canon PDF AF guide. I keep asking in case someone has found the answer on other forums but no answer yet.

430ex III

anyone else excited about this new flash? It was like canon was reading my post a few months ago, when I requested the 430ex to come out with the radio....finally a lightweight on camera flash with its own controller...now I am in flash heaven! I use off camera flash regularly, but always rely on my on camera flash for fill...formerly used two 600 rt's , but found that this flash was too heavy for on camera use...so I had to use my 430 ex2 with a third party controller..now I can relax and have everthing working as it should with a full canon system....BRAVO!

EXIF: $15K of Stolen Gears Recovered

I hope that entering copyright data on our cameras are our habits by now. :)
If somebody forgot here's a good reason to start typing in your camera.

This guy got burgled of $15,000 worth of gear by the supposed buyer. He was able to recover his gears, thanks to the EXIF metadata.
The burglar is still be a bit lucky with the punishment though.


http://petapixel.com/2015/07/09/photographer-recovers-15k-in-stolen-gear-thanks-to-exif-copyright-info/

DPReview's turn to beat up the 5DS/5DSr results

DXO shared their data with DPReview (aren't they partners?) and the DPReview folks gave their perspective on the results:

http://www.dpreview.com/articles/3673531883/dxomark-eos-5ds-r-sensor-is-highest-ranked-canon-sensor-yet

(It's not entirely a rehash, they preferred to compare DR at the D810's resolution rather than DXO's weird/arbitrary 8 MP)

Spoiler alert: not particularly flattering. The phrase 'dynamic range' is used as a cudgel numerous times.

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"Ken's Reviews" thread (below) locked??

I'm not trying to be disrespectful to the mods but... huh? I read the opening post to the thread below mentioning Ken Rockwell's review of Canon. Where did it go wrong? It just says he loves Canon a lot now and not Nikon as much as he used to.

Or is the mere mention of "Ken Rockwell" so charged with controversy that any mention of him begs a censorship? In that case, I guess this thread is next? OK, now I'm being snarky... maybe the mods are on to something...

Seriously, I'm not trying to start trouble, I'm genuinely curious as to what went wrong. Seems a little harsh to me.

Canon Celebrates Significant Milestone With Production Of 110 Million Interchangeable EF Lenses

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<strong>MELVILLE N.Y., July 8, 2015</strong> – Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced that its parent company, Canon Inc., will celebrate the achievement of a new lens-manufacturing milestone with the production of the Company’s 110-millionth EF-series interchangeable lens for Canon EOS cameras on June 22, 2015 -an EF 11-24mm f/4L USM ultra-wide-angle interchangeable zoom lens.</p>
<p>Production of interchangeable EF lenses for Canon EOS-series AF (autofocus) single-lens reflex film cameras began in 1987 at the Company’s Utsunomiya Plant. Over the years, EF lenses have garnered support from a wide range of users and production has since expanded to a total of four manufacturing bases, including Canon Inc., Taiwan; Canon Opto (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.; and Oita Canon Inc. in southern Japan.</p>
<p>EF lens production surpassed the 10-million-unit mark in 1995 and crossed the 50-million-unit threshold in 2009. In April 2014, the Company celebrated its first-in-the-world achievement of having manufactured 100 million EF lenses, and now, will set a new world record for the most interchangeable lenses produced.</p>
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<p>Canon’s proprietary EF lenses, launched in March 1987 along with the EOS SLR camera system, have continued to evolve since their introduction, leading the industry through the incorporation of a wide range of innovative technologies, including such world’s firsts as the Ultrasonic Motor (USM), Image Stabilizer (IS) technology, a multi-layered diffractive optical (DO) element, and Subwavelength Structure Coating (SWC) anti-reflection technology.</p>
<p>The 110-millionth EF lens, an EF 11-24mm f/4L USM (launched in February 2015), features a minimum focal length of 11mm to achieve the world’s widest angle of view.1 Furthermore, winner of the prestigious Camera Grand Prix Japan 2015 Lens of the Year award,2 the model was recognized for its use of Canon proprietary optical technologies, making possible superb image quality while effectively correcting for aberrations that commonly occur when shooting at the ultra-wide-angle end.</p>
<p>The Company’s extensive EF lens-series lineup currently comprises a total of 97 models,3 including EF Cinema Lenses for digital cinematography. Canon will continue refining its imaging technologies centered on its EF lens lineup, striving to cater to the varying needs of photographers-from first-time users to advanced amateurs and professionals-while contributing to expanding the photographic and video imaging culture.</p>

Canon Announces the Speedlite 430EX III-RT Flash

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<strong>New External Flash Unit Features Wireless Flash Shooting and Compact Size

</strong>MELVILLE, N.Y., July 8, 2015 – Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced the new Canon Speedlite 430EX III-RT external flash unit featuring – for the first time in the Canon 430EX series – radio-controlled wireless flash shooting capabilities<sup class="green">1</sup> designed to make creative light control more manageable and versatile for photographers of all levels. This third generation Speedlite is a perfect primary flash unit for amateur and advanced amateur photographers looking to create beautiful portraits with Canon digital cameras such as the EOS Rebel T6i, as well as professional photographers looking for a small and lightweight secondary flash.</p>
<p>“Canon is proud to offer outstanding photographic accessories that help enhance a photographer’s overall creative experience when shooting with our EOS DSLR cameras,” said Yuichi Ishizuka, president and COO, Canon U.S.A., Inc. “The new Speedlite 430EX III-RT provides photographers with a very responsive flash unit having new wireless capabilities that enable users to create more professional lighting effects than if they were to rely on their camera’s pop-up flash alone.”</p>
<p>Featuring enhanced functionality and operability over its predecessor (the Canon Speedlite 430EX II), the new Canon Speedlite 430EX III-RT features wireless flash shooting via optical or radio transmission (similar to the Canon Speedlite 600EX-RT but slave function only), now with shorter recycling time and quicker firing. This multi-functional flash unit makes more advanced flash shooting easy for any photographer with its intuitive, user-friendly operation, abundant bounce and swivel shooting functions and advanced features including a maximum Guide Number of 43/141 at ISO 100 in meters/feet, auto zooming from 24-105mm, Hi-Speed Sync and Second-curtain Sync. In addition, the Speedlite 430EX III-RT has been reduced in size and weight compared to its predecessor.</p>
<p>Featuring another first for the 430EX series of flash units, the Canon Speedlite 430EX III-RT also includes an SCF-E2 Color Filter which helps balance color temperature when shooting in incandescent lighting, an SBA-E2 Bounce Adapter that helps soften light while helping suppress shadows, a built-in Catchlight panel, illuminated dot-matrix LCD, new control dial, light distribution options, multi-camera sync shooting, and remote shutter release. Enhanced functions include broader bounce angle range and flash exposure compensation via the new control dial. Also included are two cases – one for the flash and one for the filter and adapter.</p>
<p><strong>Pricing and Availability

</strong>The new Canon Speedlite 430EX III-RT flash is scheduled to be available in September 2015 for an estimated retail price of $299.99*. For more information please visit: <a href="http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/speedlite_flash_lineup/speedlite_430ex_iii_rt">http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/speedlite_flash_lineup/speedlite_430ex_iii_rt</a></p>
<p><strong>Preorder Options:</strong></p>
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<li><a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1165079-REG/canon_0585c006_speedlite_430ex_iii_rt.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">Canon Speedlite 430EX III-RT $299 from B&H Photo</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1165080-REG/canon_1157c001_ra_e3_remote_controller_adapter.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">Canon RA-E3 Remote Controller Adapter from B&H Photo</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1165081-REG/canon_0588c001_sba_e2_bounce_adapter.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">Canon SBA-E2 Bounce Adapter from B&H Photo</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1165078-REG/canon_0587c001_scf_e2_color_filter.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">Canon SCF-E2 Color Filter from B&H Photo</a></li>
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RRS 5d3-BG11 L-plate fits 5dsr-BG11

Just a quick note, that the RRS L-plate for the 5d3 with BG11 also fits the 5dsr with BG11. No big surprise, but some of you may be interested to know. RRS lists plates for 5ds/r separately as being "under development", but no need to wait.

Those who also wonder about switching focusing screen, see
http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php?topic=26819.0

happy shooting.

Canon EF 20-35/2.8L: Oldie but Goodie ???

Have been tempted recently to purchase one of these (used, of course, since it is about 25 years old) and wonder if anyone out there still has one and can offer some first-hand experience. Mostly interested if you can compare it to the current 17-40 or similar-range lenses. This 20-35 lens appeals to me due to its light weight, compact proportions, and f/2.8 constant aperture. And it's available for about $600. FWIW department, our good friend, Ken Rockwell, really likes this one: http://kenrockwell.com/canon/lenses/20-35mm-f28.htm

Canon Speedlite 430EX III-RT Coming Shortly

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With the recent $100 price drop on the Speedlite 430EX II, it became apparent that a replacement was coming.</p>
<p>We can expect a Speedlite 430EX III-RT very shortly, perhaps even tonight.</p>
<p>The new flash will retail for $299 USD.</p>
<p><strong>Compact, Portable & Indispensable

</strong>For advanced flash photography on the go, the Speedlite 430EX III­RT is efficiently designed to incorporate a number of options in a compact, lightweight and portable package. It’s considerably smaller than its predecessor, has a compact head with a redesigned optical zooming mechanism and, like the 600EX­RT, has a refined exterior for good looks and intuitive operation.</p>
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<p><strong>Power, Over a Wide Range</strong>

The Speedlite 430EX III­RT has a maximum guide number of 141 ft./43m at ISO 100, and flash coverage of 24­105mm, 14mm with its integrated extendable wide panel in use (full­frame). Whether taking portraits or group photos, working close or from a distance, the Speedlite 430EX III­RT has the power to illuminate the subject at hand.</p>
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<p><strong>Simple Advancements for Enhanced Results

</strong>The Speedlite 430EX III­RT incorporates a number of features designed to provide excellent results, simply. Its built­in, extendable Catchlight panel can softly brighten faces for a more natural look and can better capture facial expression. Plus, it helps reflect illumination from the flash onto the subject’s eyes. The Speedlite 430EX III­RT’s Dot­matrix LCD has a clear, easy to read Graphic User Interface (GUI) so all settings can be seen. Its new, easily operated Control Dial makes selecting and changing flash settings a breeze</p>
<p><a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/430exiiirt3.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-21512" src="http://www.canonrumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/430exiiirt3.jpg" alt="430exiiirt3" width="562" height="213" /></a></p>
<p><strong>More Flexibility for Increased Bounce Options</strong>

By aiming the head of the flash at a wall or ceiling, a broad, soft and even illumination can be achieved for more natural­looking photography. The Speedlite 430EX III­RT has an improved bounce range: it can be moved up from 0­90°, can be rotated 150° to the left and 180° to the right. With this flexibility, it’s easy to experiment with bounced flash, and to find just the right setup for compelling portraits, still life or other creative photographs.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/speedlite430exiiirt.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-21514" src="http://www.canonrumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/speedlite430exiiirt.jpg" alt="speedlite430exiiirt" width="549" height="179" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Dynamic, Flexible Wireless Functions</strong>

For comprehensive lighting setups on the go, the Speedlite 430EX III­RT offers a number of options for both wireless flash and multi­camera operation. When used with a compatible flash, or flash driver mounted on camera, the Speedlite 430EX III­RT can serve as a slave unit in an optical setup, at distances of up to 49.2 ft./15m (indoors). In addition to optical wireless flash, the Speedlite 430EX III­RT is capable of radio transmitted wireless flash where the flash units need not be in visual proximity to one another and transmission distance is extended up to 98.4 ft./30m. Among cameras with the Speedlite 430EX III­RT attached, setups of up to 15 flash and camera units can be synchronized to take photographs simultaneously, making multi­angle and multi­directional photography setups simple. Additionally, remote shutter release can be achieved when the Speedlite 430EX III­RT is used as a slave unit with a compatible EOS digital SLR.</p>

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Diffraction Limits on Canon 5DS of f8 ??

http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/diffraction-photography.htm

If you scroll down this link, they have a nifty diffraction calculator. If you open the advanced tab, you can punch in actual mega pixels. Set you Circle of Confusion to be based on pixels. If you set pixels to 50.6, you will get the approximate pixel size of the Canon 5DS at 4.1 nm.

This seems to illustrate that where on a 5D MkIII, diffraction doesn't mathematically effect things until between f11 and f16 (they only use full stops on this), it shows the 5DS topping out at f8 given the much smaller pixel size.

Just thought this was interesting enough to pass along. I shot landscape at f11 with a 5D3 and 6D commonly. I'm now curious to try it out on my 5DSR. The 6D given it's fewer, bigger pixels, has an even higher diffraction limit than the 5D3. Assuming one needs a longer DOF on a given shot, fewer pixels could actually be better? Sure some of that effect gets mitigated with so much more resolution, but that's pretty interesting to consider nonetheless.

Lots of people on here smarter than I am I'd love to hear opinions on

Help advice please - Canon 70d AF (AI SERVO)

I photograph a lot of running dogs and often experience the same OOF photos when reviewing my images. It occurs when the dog is moving towards the camera and looks as if the AF is trying to focus on the face and the dog runs forward a few inches by the time the shutter fires. I have included some examples with EXIF data. I have micro adjusted the camera/lens used (Sigma 120-300 f2.8 OS) and get sharp images on stationary subjects. Is this just a limitation of the lens or is there any solution to this issue?

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My First Wedding (highlights)

I was stressed out by the challenge of shooting my first wedding. To add to the stress I had no lighting assistant due to unforeseeable circumstances and the weather was changing minute by minute so working outdoors had me extra paranoid. Fortunately I had prepared very well and formed a great relationship with the couple.

After sharing the images with the couple last night I was relieved by their overwhelming excitement and appreciation. I wasn't able to get all the shots I had envisioned due to time constraints but delivered on what the couple wanted and exceeded their expectations in some regards.

Having not really attended many weddings in my life, I now know what a true privilege it is to shoot one and what responsibility the photographer has to document such an important event in these families' lives, as well as to showcase the talents of all the creative people involved in putting everything together.

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Canon 5d3 Shutter Count

I'm looking to try and purchase a used Canon 5d3, what is a good shutter count to not be worried about purchasing? I'm looking at one that has 72.5k on the count for $1650. Is that a good count? I was told it can got to 150k for a factory rating. After it gets there does it have to be replaced?
I have been shooting a T2i and a SL1. I understand its now a full vs crop. Just wanting to step up my quality for nature photos and weddings. Thanks in advance.

I have GAS!

Like most of us I lust for many photographic things pretty much constantly. My current kit is listed below, I mainly shoot motorsport, aircraft and landscapes, but will dabble with the odd macro or portrait now and again (after forgetting my previous attempts). I've got a sizeable tax refund coming my way which doesn't help my GAS at all ;D

Currently I'm considering an upgraded Polarising filter (current one is a Hoya Pro, would look at a B&W MRC), EF 40mm pancake and a carbon fibre monopod.

Or sell my 7D and put the money from that and what I have coming in to get a 7DII which would require a small top up of funds. Wondering whether its worth it though? My 7D is barely broken in at a 12k shutter count over 2 years. The main reason for looking at a 7DII is better ISO and AF performance (and of course, who doesn't like shiny new cameras to play with ;)).

The final much less realistic option would be a 5DIII, by selling the 7D, 24 pancake and the Tokina wide angle. But this by my estimation still leaves me needing to find £800 or so, which is more than I'd like to spend really.

Any thoughts, or alternatives? I should say that the only thing that I dislike about my 7D is the ISO performance on blue skies. It really shows up harshly on some aircraft and landscape shots I've noticed, but not so much that it annoys me or stops me shooting. I am just an amateur so I don't currently or plan to earn anything from my shooting in the future, although I have day dreamed about that more than once ;D

Review: Canon EOS 5DS & EOS 5DS R

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Bryan at The-Digital-Picture has completed <a href="http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EOS-5Ds.aspx" target="_blank">his review of the EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R camera bodies</a>. Like us, he loves the additional resolving power for most types of photography. While they’re not the ideal cameras for action photography, they’re not pushovers either.</p>
<p>From Bryan:</p>
<blockquote><p>CPN (Canon Professional Network) calls it “A Revolution in Resolution”. The Canon EOS 5Ds and 5Ds R show us a level of detail that we’ve never seen before in a DSLR camera. The announcement of the 5Ds and 5Ds R brought high expectations and the arrival of these cameras offered few surprises. The Canon 5Ds promised to perform amazingly and it has delivered on that promise.</p></blockquote>
<p><strong>Canon EOS 5DS: <a href="http://www.adorama.com/ICA5DS.html?kbid=64393" target="_blank">Adorama</a> | <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1119026-REG/canon_0581c002_eos_5ds_dslr_camera.html/BI/2466/KBID/3296" target="_blank">B&H Photo</a> | <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00T3ERPT8/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00T3ERPT8&linkCode=as2&tag=canorumo-20&linkId=C3LAZKJCU4IRBJUF" target="_blank">Amazon</a> Canon EOS 5DS R: <a href="http://www.adorama.com/ICA5DS.html?kbid=64393" target="_blank">Adorama</a> | <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1119026-REG/canon_0581c002_eos_5ds_dslr_camera.html/BI/2466/KBID/3296" target="_blank">B&H Photo</a> | <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00T3ERPT8/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00T3ERPT8&linkCode=as2&tag=canorumo-20&linkId=C3LAZKJCU4IRBJUF" target="_blank">Amazon</a></strong></p>

Is video still needed in DSLRs?

Futuresource predict that pro video users are moving away from DSLRs to CSCs or dedicated cameras such as the BMs, GoPros for video mainly because they are easier to use and that the ground-breaking days of the Canon 5D MKII are behind us.
The Nikon Df is one example of a high end camera without video and I know personally Ive never used any of my Canon DSLRs for video, I would much sooner use the GoPro or my Sony video camera ergonomically both are easier. Clearly some people love this feature but does that mean every model should carry the ability to shoot either HD or 4K?

Canon Announcements Coming August 14, 2015

Hi, found this over at NL.

Considering the product cycles, Ken could be spot on. Q3 announcement and Q4 release? Winter olympics...
What might be the lenses?

"We've been told (thanks) that Canon's next announcement will be on August 14th and include a camera and two lenses.
Unfortunately no real details, so hold that credit card for a while ;-)
Probably to early for a 5D4 and 6D2, so perhaps the 1D x mk2?"


CRguy: any additional rumored info?

Regards
Peter

A cheap 10D - ??

Hello,

I have the chance to purchase a 10D plus original grip for £50. I'm after a 'knock about' camera, something that hasn't cost me thousands of pounds to buy or replace. I won't use it for anything serious, simple stuff like in the park, out with the kids etc.

The question - what are people's thoughts on the 10D and does anyone still use one?

Thanks for your time!

Upgrade time dilemma

So I've been running with a EOS T3 (without the i. Other wise know as the 1100D) for about two years now and I finally have some cash to invest in some upgrades. My problem is that I cant choose between the 60D, 70D and 5DII. I would probably be buying these used and I'm not sure if I should spring the extra money for the 5DII. I'm a 17 year old amateur with a summer job wanting to upgrade before I go off to university, so whatever I choose will have to last a few years. I also really dont have much in the way of glass, just the kit 18-55mm and F1.8 50mm but deciding on a new lens kind of depends on what body I decide to go with. My sweet spot for a price would probably be in the 700-800 range, but if the 5D is really worth it, I could stretch for it (Well, more like double for it). So I'm curious for your opinions on the matter, do I get the 5D and shoot with my nifty fifty until I can get a good lens, do I get the 60D and some nice glass, or grab the 70D and stick with my kit lens for a while?
I've attached some of my photos to give you guys kind of a sense of what I like to shoot

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