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Dylan777 · Nov 15, 2014

The clock is ticking down....2hrs away. I'm excited and nervous at the same time, since this is my 1st time shooting a wedding.

I have been asked by a co-worker to photograph his wedding. I'll be the primary photographer and more likely the only one there.

Gear I packed:
1. 5D III + 1DX + dual BR strap
2. 16-35 f4 IS, 24-70 f2.8 II, 85L II, and of course 70-200 f2.8 IS II
3. 600EX-RT(x3) + ST-E3-RT, 20plus spare AA batteries
4. Umbrella + stand

Wish me luck guys

Skulls · Nov 15, 2014

Hey!
I'm not familiar to the Canon ecosystem and I'm not sure what choice is wiser. So if you guys could give me some advice, it'l be highly appreciated.
If there is a new FF Canon on the horizon, how long do you think until release, based on experience with previous Canon releases in the past?
What would you do if you were like me - wait or risk and buy, and then sell it cheaper if new FF body is released eventually (can't afford to have two bodies)?
There are good 6D deals now(5Dmk3 is ridiculously overpriced, even the second hand deals).

Cheers!

procentje20 · Nov 15, 2014

I have a recurring problem in my workflow where i transfer images from cf to sd in camera, but the camera gives an error about card transfer history.

This seems to happen after i format both cards in camera, and after a while it goes away and i can again transfer images in camera.

The trouble is that when i am on location with my ipad, i have no way of reviewing the images on a larger screen. The ipad only takes sd, and i only shoot to cf.

Does anyone know a solution to this problem?

Sabaki · Nov 15, 2014

A Google search later, it seems that the last non telephoto primes lenses released, were the 17mm TSE, 24mm TSE and the 100mm L Macro in 2009.

I believe it's fair to say these lenses are extraordinary in performance, with few faults.

But I'm beginning to wonder, just how far Canon can turn up the performance dial for any new prime they intend to release?

When I began photography three years back, a common bit of wisdom I found was that primes are just better than zooms and this was due to the simplified engineering required.
Then along comes 4 zooms, 16-35 f/4.0L IS, 24-70 f/2.8L ii, 70-200 f/2.8L ii & the 200-400 that had reviewers saying something along the lines of "this zoom performs good enough to make me sell any prime lens covered by that range."

I'm paraphrasing there, don't sue me ;D

So back to the subject of what a brand new prime could bring to the table.
1. Sharpness from corner to corner at largest aperture
2. Contrast
3. Autofocus
4. Colour rendering
5. Bokeh/Aperture blades
6. Image Stabilization
7. Size/Weight/Filterability

Canon's latest zooms are a strong indication that the engineering process has become highly refined and that the next primes should truly shine.

I feel that Canon's next L prime should be able to deliver astounding image quality and simultaneously consign issues such as jittery or slow AF, sterile contrast and any fringing to the past.

RustyTheGeek · Nov 14, 2014

I received a CL offer to trade the New in Box 24-70L f/4 IS Lens I have listed to sell for a used 100-400 L Lens. No box on the 100-400, just the Caps, Hood and Tripod Mount. It sounds like another photographer that is making the offer.

My question to the forum is, would you do it? (From a value and selling perspective, not a lens comparison perspective.) And are there any known issues with the 100-400 L that I should be aware of and check for specifically when I inspect it?

I'm thinking it's possible the used 100-400 L might actually sell faster and for maybe more money than the 24-70 f/4 IS (even New).

Thanks in Advance.

Rusty

R1-7D · Nov 14, 2014

I've sent my 1DX into to Canon because the focus points/screen in the viewfinder are misaligned from the actual AF points.

Reading these threads on CR, it appears that I have a misaligned Transmissive LCD:

http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php?topic=21897.0

http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php?topic=14854.0

I wrote a detailed letter indicating to Canon what the problem is and that the Transmissive LCD needs adjusting, showing both a diagram of the focus point misalignment as well as pictures of the focus points in LiveView and the ViewFinder not aligning.

I received the following email from Canon:

"we don't have anything remotely going by the name "transmissive lcd" in the photography world, I have to give the tech more descriptive information that we are used to using here. I googled "transmissive lcd" to find out what it is you had in mind, and the closest thing that comes to that is the focusing screen that you see through the viewfinder. Built into that screen is what we consider an "SI Plate" (Super impose) which is what you are seeing when the red lights appear to show you where your focusing point is.

I have adjusted the notes to the tech, but I am also including a schematic I would like you to take a look at. It is a break down of the inside of the camera showing the viewfinder assembly (pentaprism) and the placement of the focusing screen. If you would like me to add more details, I would really appreciate it if you could reference what you are seeing in this diagram, it would be beyond helpful."

If Canon doesn't know what the Transmissive LCD is, then going by the camera schematic attached, what can I tell them to adjust?

Jim Saunders · Nov 14, 2014

I wouldn't buy a retro-looking DSLR like this, Nikon or otherwise, but I don't mind the trim on this; I think they've pulled off less is more.

http://petapixel.com/2014/11/14/nikon-announces-a-gold-adorned-model-of-its-black-nikon-df-in-japan/

Jim

Gray Fox · Nov 14, 2014

For those still using Aperture, Apple released a new version of Digital Camera Raw yesterday that can read 7D MkII raw files. I tried it last night and it works. Two weeks of shooting JPGs only, finally I can work with the Raw images. Now I'm waiting for Lightroom to follow suit.

Canon Rumors · Nov 14, 2014

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<p>We’re told that that Canon will replace their 35mm f/1.4L following the announcement and shipping of the upcoming EF 11-24mm f/4L, <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/2014/08/canon-ef-11-24-f2-8l-coming-cr1/" target="_blank">which has been rumoured since August</a>. We’re told that an announcement date hasn’t been set, however the lens could appear as early as Q1 of 2015, or fall into the second quarter of next year.</p>
<p>This lens has been rumoured for replacement since the EF 24mm f/1.4L II was announced back in 2008. There <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/2012/07/patent-canon-ef-35-f1-4l/" target="_blank">have been a lot of patents for such a lens</a>, but nothing has come to fruition.</p>
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aceOfWands · Nov 13, 2014

I bought a new Canon imageClass MF4890dw multifunction unit about a year ago.

I am mostly pleased with it, altho it is a typical Japanese product: good hardware marred by mediocre software and user interface.

One of the prime reasons that I bought this model is that comes with an ADF (auto document feeder) that can be used to automatically scan double sided documents. In theory, this is an amazing capability when you need to scan a bunch of pages.

Unfortunately, I have found that whenever I scan a page using the ADF, that lines of text appear to tilt down to the right.

This defect is limited to the ADF--if I scan a single page by putting it on the platen glass, there is no such tilting.

My guess is that this tilting is produced by the fact that the paper is being continuously moved thru the machine as the scanning head travels the width of the page. If this horizontal traversal was fast enough, the tilting would be minimized, but in reality, it is not.

Does anyone know what really causes this tilting?

Is there any way to fix it (e.g. some scanner setting that I overlooked)?

If my theory above is correct, then a smart scanner could correct for it by doing an image correction calculation.

At work, our high end Brother MFC does scans that have no such tilting, so I know that good scans are possible in practice.

East Wind Photography · Nov 13, 2014

Every day I am discovering something new with the 7D2..well at least new to me so thought I would start a thread on custom settings that you swear by and why you like them.

The first I would like to share is the re-assignment of one of the back buttons (I used the AE lock button) to assign a recall of a custom setting. Here you can register any number of settings to instantly load at the push of a button. So if that's not enough, you can also assign an AF mode. For this button I unchecked all of the options except for AF area selection mode. I assign this to spot focus.

Now when I am in zone AF or 65 point or any other mode tracking a bird in the open and need to suddenly stick pick my shot I can just press the AE (*) button and I get an instant spot to focus on.

I am also playing around with the reverse. It gets tricky when you need to manually move the spot

However I am finding this new feature pretty useful.

Please share what you have found.

Klaus Kleber · Nov 13, 2014

Just a warning.

When you insert your memory card be carefull.
I managed to kill my brand new 7D MK2 today when i was puting a memory card in it.

surapon · Nov 13, 2014

Dear my teachers and all of my dear friends.
Yes, I have my EF 100-400 L IS for long, long time, Yes, I use this lovely big baby for Birds Photography, and Bring her on my trip around the world---But that before I get EF 600 mm.
Yes, Now I use 70-200 mm L IS and EF 600 Mm to shoot birds 2-3 time per year.
Yes, my old Baby EF 100-400 L IS, Pull and Push slide, sit in the Dry case/ storage past 2 years.
Sir, Yes, When the rumor of new and better EF 100-400 mm MK II will come this Dec.---My GAS. Illness start to ruin my Feeling again, BUT after I see the Chart Below---My, Low Tech Brain tell me that= Yes, The New Model is better at 400 mm---BUT for me that I not a birds/ Wild Life Photographer ( Who shoot long distant 2-3 time per year) and not worth it.
No, I never sell my old Photographic equipment before in my life, Just put the old/ un use in the equipment storage.
NOW, The question is = Am I stupid enough ??? , If I buy the new 100-400 mm , MK II ?---Or just make me a happy/ stupid man again.
Thank you, Sir/ Madam.
Surapon

mnclayshooter · Nov 13, 2014

I searched around a bit but didn't really find what I was looking for... apologies in advance if there is already a thread for this and I missed it, or if this should have been posted in a different forum. Please guide me to it if so.

I have the 100-400 V1 lens and have used it happily for the last year or so. I've read several snippets and forum posts about having a "sharp copy" etc. Compared to my older film days lenses, this lens seems as sharp or sharper than any long zoom I've owned in the past.

My question is this: how do you "know" if your lens is sharp? I feel like mine is... are there any good example photos that show that you might not have a sharp copy out there? What does a sharp copy's photo look like vs a not sharp copy?

Canon Rumors · Nov 13, 2014

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<p><strong>TOKYO, November 13, 2014</strong>—Canon Inc. announced today that the Company has been entrusted with the responsibility of processing the 30-meter-diameter multi-segment primary mirror to be incorporated in the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) currently under construction near the summit of Mauna Kea, Hawaii.</p>
<p>The creation of the TMT, a next-generation extremely large telescope, is being made possible through the cooperative efforts of Japan and four other countries. Construction of the telescope began in 2014 with completion scheduled for the early 2020s. Japan will handle the processing of approximately 30% of the 492 segments (574 when including replacement segments) that make up the TMT’s primary mirror. Of the processing being handled by the team from Japan, Canon is currently responsible for grinding 26 segments and has already begun work.</p>
<div id="attachment_17894" style="width: 460px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="size-full wp-image-17894" src="http://www.canonrumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p2014nov13a.jpg" alt="Conceptual image of the completed TMT (courtesy of the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan)" width="450" height="318" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Conceptual image of the completed TMT
(courtesy of the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan)</p></div>
<p>The TMT’s primary mirror will comprise an array of 492 hexagonal segments, each of which measures 1.44 meters diagonally with a thickness of 45 millimeters. The segments will be closely arranged, separated by gaps measuring only 2.5 millimeters wide, to create the 30-meter-diameter primary mirror. The primary mirror’s construction requires the production of six each (seven when including replacement segments) of the 82 uniquely shaped segments used to create the mirror.</p>
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<p>The processing work that Canon is responsible for requires that segments be processed at a level of precision measuring less than 2 microns Peak-to-Valley (P-V), a value that indicates differences in surface levels. This degree of precision is comparable to a variation in the surface evenness of the playing field housed in the Tokyo Dome sports stadium of less than 0.2 millimeters. To produce the segments, Canon is drawing on its various optical technologies cultivated through the manufacture of lenses and mirrors, namely grinding and polishing technologies, aspherical surface processing technologies, and measuring technologies. In particular, Canon will make use of its proprietary tools when grinding and polishing the aspherical surfaces to ensure the proper curvature required for each segment.</p>
<p>In addition to Canon’s involvement in the TMT, the Company provided support for the large-scale optical-infrared Subaru Telescope, also located on Mauna Kea. Canon developed and produced the corrector lens used in the Subaru’s Hyper Suprime-Cam ultra-wide-field prime-focus camera. In this way, Canon will continue to use its technologies to contribute to the development of the world’s science, technology and natural science fields.</p>
<p>Canon will be exhibiting a prototype of a segment from the TMT’s primary mirror, which was ground and polished by the Company, at the 2014 International Broadcast Equipment Exhibition (Inter BEE), to be held from November 19 to 21 at the Makuhari Messe in Chiba City, located east of Tokyo.</p>
<p><strong>Overview of primary mirror segment production</strong></p>
<p>The segments to be used in the TMT’s primary mirror are produced by grinding and polishing the front and back surfaces of a circular glass material that is then subjected to spherical and aspherical processing. After cutting the glass into a hexagonal shape and adding holes, it is mounted on a Segment Support Assembly (SSA), a mechanism that enables precise adjustments to ensure the proper positioning of each mirror segment.</p>
<p><strong>About TMT</strong></p>
<p>The TMT, which is currently being constructed near the summit of Mauna Kea, Hawaii, is scheduled to be completed in the early 2020s. The project is a collaboration between five countries: Japan, the United States, China, India and Canada. Japan is providing one-fourth of the cost to construct the TMT, which totals approximately 150 billion yen. In addition to the processing of the multi-segment primary mirror, which Canon is carrying out, the team from Japan is in charge of such tasks as producing the glass material used in the segments, as well as the design and construction of the telescope’s structure.</p>
<p>The TMT will have thirteen times the light-gathering power and four times the resolution of the Subaru Telescope, which is currently conducting observations from the summit of Mauna Kea, the same location where the TMT is being constructed. The TMT will enable more detailed observations into even farther reaches of space at a level of resolution that would enable a one yen coin in Osaka to be recognizable from Tokyo—a distance of approximately 400 kilometers. Furthermore, in nearly all of its observations, the TMT will make use of adaptive optics (AO), which correct for atmospheric turbulence to enable high-visibility astronomical imaging.</p>
<p>Through observations using the TMT, researchers hope to identify stars dating back to the beginning of the universe and find answers to some of the mysteries of the galaxy, as well as discover planets outside of our solar system capable of supporting life.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.canon.com/news/2014/nov13e.html"><strong>http://www.canon.com/news/2014/nov13e.html</strong></a></p>

Glenn Bartley · Nov 13, 2014

I thought I'd post a few more from Costa Rica.

I've also added a video about how I set up my 7D Mark II autofocus here - http://www.glennbartley.com/Canon7DmarkIISetupReviewandSettings.html

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JohnDizzo15 · Nov 13, 2014

Just wanted to state a few things (from my POV) that one should bear in mind when participating in forum chatter.

- Know that starting/participating in potentially controversial threads is like playing a game

- Know the rules to the game and how to best play it

- If you don't like those games, don't play them (e.g. starting the threads and then participating in them)

- Don't get mad at what happens during that game, then take your ball and go home simply because you are no longer enjoying that game (e.g. starting threads and then locking them after you've had the last word)

- In the real world, you'd get shunned, punked, and treated like the turd burglar that you are for pulling the "I'm taking my ball home" card on everyone

- Freedom to express your view/opinion/two cents whether it be nonsense or valuable is something which every person is entitled to

- You are entitled to not like what others have to say

- You should try not to apply double standards. Dish it and be okay with having it dished back

- Much of how you SHOULD conduct yourself in life is probably the best way to conduct yourself on forums such as this one (unless you're a d-bag in every facet of life). Still, you are entitled to act as you so choose (within the confines of the admin set rules)

- Don't post or start threads that you know may be inflammatory if you don't want to deal with the resulting flames (very similar to not putting your hand in the fire if you don't like hot)

- If you insist on posting them, deal with the results (which you know full well are inevitably coming). Don't be the guy on the school yard that pushes someone and then gets mad because you subsequently got punched in the face because you weren't really looking to fight

- Stop crying

Yes, I am aware there are some slight redundancies. But they are good for reiteration of things that appear to be unclear to many around these parts.

The end.

apacheebest · Nov 13, 2014

hi Friends,

The New Contemporary Series of Sigma 150-600mm is also announced . Cheaper than Sports Version.
Picture attached for your reference.

Also confirmed by BH Photo :
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1082154-REG/sigma_150_600mm_f_5_6_3_dg_os.html

C Series S series

Lens : 20 elements in 14 groups Lens : 24 elements in 16 groups

Filter thread : 95 mm Contemporary , Sport Version is Bigger : 105mm

Dimensions : Approx. 4.1 x 10.2" (10.41 x 25.91 cm) Dimensions : Approx. 4.8 x 11.4" (12.19 x 28.96 cm)

Weight : Awaiting Weight : 6.3 lb (2.86 kg)

Awaiting the Reviews now.

Jon_D · Nov 13, 2014

http://www.photographyblog.com/previews/sony_vario_tessar_t_fe_16_35mm_f4_za_oss_photos/

http://joerghaag.com/2014/11/10/finally-a-usable-wide-angle-zoom-for-the-%CE%B17/

http://www.sonyalpharumors.com/zeiss-16-35mm-fe-gets-dxomarked-best-f4-0-wide-angle-zoom-on-market-by-a-hair-over-the-nikon/

i ordered one for my sony.

can´t wait to compare it to a friends canon 16-35mm f4.

ups this thread should have gone into the third party forum...

LovePhotography · Nov 12, 2014

Will Canon 6D best resolution jpegs or RAW photos display better on a new UHD 4K monitor than a regular 1080P monitor? I don't watch TV (haven't for >20 years) but I have a 55 inch fast refresh rate 1080p TV for my computer monitor, which I love. But, sitting close you can see the pixels. So, I'd love to spend the dough for a similar 4K monitor, but, since website stuff if so compressed and will look crappy on a 4k monitor (still), one of the main joys of getting it would be if my Canon 6D pictures looked better. Thanks.

sanjosedave · Nov 12, 2014

I follow Jeff Cable on FB. He photographs the Olympics, some motor sports, hockey and Bat Mitzvahs

Multiple vendors have provided him gear to give away, so there is a drawing

http://bit.ly/10XSeuD

jcable · Nov 12, 2014

Jeff Cable just announced this year’s “Favorite Things” contest, where he is giving away $10,000 in photography equipment, including a Canon 70D kit, DJI Phantom 2 and a ton more. Make sure you enter the contest at http://bit.ly/1zMRtnD

Canon Rumors · Nov 12, 2014

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<p>Canon Explorer of Light Danny Green has put the EF 100-400 f/4.5-5.6L IS II through the paces for the CPN. While there’s no way the article would say anything negative about the lens, all the positives about it are worth noting.</p>
<p><em>“This EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM lens has the new, special Air Sphere Coating (ASC) technology that incorporate what Canon calls a low refractive index layer. It took me a while to get my head around this, but it’s fascinating. Basically, when light enters a lens, it slows down as it passes from the air through the glass. This slowing down in speed is what causes reflections and flare, causing problems such as ghosting and contrast degradation.”</em></p>
<p><em>“It works with an EF1.4x converter<sup>*</sup> too, unlike the old 100-400 which would only let you manual focus with it fitted. With this new lens you can use AF no problem with the central focusing point. Another big step forward.”</em></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://cpn.canon-europe.com/content/education/technical/danny_green_on_ef100_400mm_f45_56l_is_ii_usm_zoom.do" target="_blank">Read the full article at CPN</a> | <strong><strong>EF 100-400 f/4.5-5.6L IS II: <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1092632-REG/canon_9524b002_ef_100_400mm_f_4_5_5_6l_is.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">B&H Photo</a> | <a href="http://www.adorama.com/CA1004002U.html?KBID=64393" target="_blank">Adorama</a> | <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PF39PEY/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00PF39PEY&linkCode=as2&tag=canorumo-20&linkId=DR7JYMNZQZ4LVBHE" target="_blank">Amazon</a></strong></strong></strong></p>
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RLPhoto · Nov 12, 2014

I tend to do this when I put my camera down. Bad habit? Situational dependent? Or just muscle memory?

Do you do this? And why/ why not?

Canon Rumors · Nov 12, 2014

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<p>Canon China has posted a <a href="http://www.canon.com.cn/products/camera/ef/lineup/telezoom/ef100400f4556lisii/sample.html" target="_blank">few sample images from the upcoming Canon EF 100-400 f/4.5-5.6L IS II</a> which starts shipping in December, 2014.</p>
<div id="attachment_17885" style="width: 585px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><a href="http://www.canon.com.cn/products/camera/ef/lineup/telezoom/ef100400f4556lisii/sample.html"><img class="wp-image-17885 size-medium" src="http://www.canonrumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/sample6_b-575x383.jpg" alt="sample6_b" width="575" height="383" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Image from Canon China</p></div>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.canon.com.cn/products/camera/ef/lineup/telezoom/ef100400f4556lisii/sample.html" target="_blank">View Sample Images</a> | Preorder <strong>EF 100-400 f/4.5-5.6L IS II: <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1092632-REG/canon_9524b002_ef_100_400mm_f_4_5_5_6l_is.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">B&H Photo</a> | <a href="http://www.adorama.com/CA1004002U.html?KBID=64393" target="_blank">Adorama</a> | <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PF39PEY/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00PF39PEY&linkCode=as2&tag=canorumo-20&linkId=DR7JYMNZQZ4LVBHE" target="_blank">Amazon</a></strong></strong></p>
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