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EdB · Sep 6, 2014

http://petapixel.com/2014/09/05/sigma-challenges-tamron-hefty-150-600mm-f5-6-3-sport-zoom/

Camerajah · Sep 6, 2014

How comes there seems to be no chatter about the new lp-e6N battery from Canon,it should work with old and new cameras and charger-any inside infor?

jeffa4444 · Sep 5, 2014

Unlike the US Canon for the fall are not giving cash backs but offering accessories. Eligable products include the 5D MKIII, 6D, 100mm f2.8L Macro, 8-15mm f4 Fisheye, 16-35mm f4L, 17-40mm f4L, 24-70mm f2.8L II, 24-70mm f4L, 70-200mm f2.8L IS II, 70-200mm f4L IS, 16-35mm f2.8L II as well as Legria camcorders & Pixma printers.

This is what is on offer for the two full-frame cameras:- REDEEM Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan PLUS Manfrotto 055 Tripod Kit OR Wacom Intuos Pro Tablet.

colvinatch · Sep 5, 2014

First let me say that I am a lens snob, fanatic etc... I have always only purchased Canon lenses and recently mostly L series glass. My experience with "off brand" lenses has not been that stellar so I have avoided them in the past. Recently I was about to purchase a long Canon lens (the 100-400 L pumper zoom) and I noticed that my local camera store had a Sigma 150-500 used for less than half the cost of the Canon.

I was reluctant but the store manager gave me a 30 day trial period and I could return the lens no questions asked. What could I lose? I was about to head out to a trip to the Smokies to shoot wildlife so I thought I would give the new Sigma a trial run. Fully expecting the lens to be a dud and looking for reasons to return It I put it on my trusty 7D (I wanted the crop factor, making this effectively an 800mm lens with image stabilization).

The first few images were soft and unimpressive, until I put the camera on a tripod and began to adjust the micro focus, of the lens profile in the 7D. Once that was dialed in the lens performed well at 500mm with a wide open aperture. Stopped down to f10 it was very sharp, zoomed back to 300 and 400mm the results were excellent. Not quite as sharp as my 70-200 f4.0 but very good. The autofocus is a bit slow, but if you are already in the ballpark the lens can make small adjustments in focus more quickly than asking it to change focus from min focusing to infinity

Once I got it into the field and was able to evaluate the real world image making ability of this lens they were excellent, the lens is long, heavy and unwieldy, but on the crop body 7D they are very sharp with excellent color and contrast.

I fully realize that this is not a Canon L series lens, it is not weather sealed, but the build feels very solid, the controls are smooth (not quite as smooth as my 24-70 L or 70-200 L but not as raspy as my 50mm 1.4) and I am getting excellent images. I have shot with the best glass Canon offers and love it, but when I need to go long I have found this lens to be more than adequate to produce a sharp, saturated and contrasty images that makes a outstanding prints. I will post some images soon, has anyone else owned this lens and if so are you experiencing similar results?

cid · Sep 5, 2014

hi gyus, straight to my problem, recently I found I'm missing some nice UWA lens...

my requirements are:

nice build quality
focal length somewhere between 15 - 20mm (the wider the better)
AF is not necessary - but at least focus confirmation would be nice
sharp
price - the lower the better (but it doesn't mean 15mm Zeiss is not an option)
weigth - again the lower the better, it's intended for travel use

tayassu · Sep 5, 2014

Well, here it is:
http://sigma-rumors.com/
I believe this will be a better option than the Tamron optically, maybe I'll buy one for myself :

Canon Rumors · Sep 5, 2014

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<p>The <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/2014/04/zeiss-to-announce-otus-85-f1-4-at-photokina-cr2/" target="_blank">long rumored Zeiss Otus 85 f/1.4</a> will definitely be announced for Photokina. We and others hear this will be the only lens announced for Canon DSLRs.</p>
<p>Your move Sigma…</p>
<p>Source: [<a href="http://photorumors.com/2014/09/04/confirmed-new-zeiss-otus-851-4-and-distagon-351-4-zm-lenses-to-be-announced/" target="_blank">PR</a>] Image source: [<a href="http://digicame-info.com/2014/09/otus-1485.html" target="_blank">DCI</a>]</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>

Gary W. · Sep 5, 2014

Hey all,

I recently purchased some Pixel Mago flashes and realized that they don't play well with my PW Flex/Mini system.

I tried these http://www.samys.com/p/Remote-Transmitters--Slaves/RSRT10C/Wireless-eTTL-Remote-Control-For-Canon-DSLR/142166.html and they work, but then I have to fumble through the camera menu to make adjustments to levels and such.... OR,

Do I spend, basically, double and get the Pixel King Pro triggers http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pixel-King-Pro-E-TTL-Wireless-Flash-TRIGGER-ONLY-with-LCD-Display-for-Canon-/281202092212?pt=Camera_Flash_Accessories&hash=item4178f368b4 and make the adjustments on the triggers instead?

I guess I am looking if anyone knows or has experience with the reliability of each or either. Thanks for any input you guys have!

Gary W.

Richard8971 · Sep 5, 2014

I have read a few places that the newest firmware (that allows the 5D3 to AF at f8) is also reporting some issues with registering AM batteries.

I have also read that some AM batteries work better than others. I have used the Wasabi LP-E6 batteries and have been really happy with them on my 7D BUT has anyone used them with the new firmware on the 5D3 and found any issues? Thanks for your replies.

D

Sep 4, 2014

https://fstoppers.com/editorial/exclusive-red-has-big-plans-be-your-still-camera-maker-34469

Imagine a still camera that can shoot 16.5 stops dynamic range at 19 megapixels. It's also modular, which means it's infinitely customizable via proprietary and third party accessories. It can also use lenses by Canon, Nikon, and an huge library of PL mount cinema lenses. In addition, it can also shoot up to 6K RAW video files at the frame rates of 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 47.96, 48, 50, and 59.94. It would also have a similar form factor and size to popular digital medium format still camera systems. Sounds amazing right? When does it come out you say? It's out NOW.

And Canon? A rather boring 7D MK2....
It will sure not the Videographer camera this site and others hyped all the years.

Mitch.Conner · Sep 4, 2014

I keep getting close to buying the 24-70 f/2.8, but I have to imagine an IS version will eventually come out. I love the IS on my 24-105, but I'd really like some more DOF and better bokeh as well as generally more light to play with. With the Tamron version out, there has to be pressure on both Canon and Nikon to get cracking. No?

Even on this site there have been rumors that hint that it will eventually happen, at least one suggested it was going to happen this year.

Canon Rumors (not including patent rumors, one of which was in April of this year):
http://www.canonrumors.com/2012/10/canon-ef-24-70-f2-8l-is-cr1/
http://www.canonrumors.com/2012/12/ef-24-70-f2-8l-is-exists-as-a-working-prototype-cr2/
http://www.canonrumors.com/2013/12/two-new-24-70s-coming-in-2014-cr1/

Does anybody else have hope we'll see it sooner rather than later? I keep hearing that the issue is size and weight and such. I also have read that the Tamron is large and heavy'ish. I haven't gotten the impression that put a dent in sales though.

I'd consider getting the Tamron, but I also have been reading that there have been AF and quality control issues with it.

Sep 4, 2014

When will Canon announce a fast ultrawide zoom?

Nikon has the great 14-24mm f2.8.
Canon only a 16-35mm f2.8 that shows weakness at the borders and a slow f4 version.

Any chance for a Photokina announcement?

Ishan Sadwelkar · Sep 4, 2014

Hi,

I found a nice deal from a nice chap online, who wants to sell his Helios 44M7 58mm f/2.
I've seen some interesting results of old m42 mount lenses and Canon DSLRs.
The thing is, I shoot mainly video, and some of these Helios lenses when focussed to infinity seem to
hit the mirrors of CANON FULL FRAME bodies. Most work fine with cropped sensors.

I want to know if the Helios 44M7 in particular hits the mirror of a 5D Mark III/II or no.
There's not a lot of info on the net about this lens, the 44-2 and 44-4 seem to popular.

44M7 is great no doubt, but this is an important detail for me as I do a lot of focus pulling.

Help needed!

-Ishan

NancyP · Sep 4, 2014

It's official. Yet one more amazing lens, no doubt with an even more amazing price tag.

ahsanford · Sep 4, 2014

Photo Rumors: new Zeiss 85 Otus is "confirmed" for Photokina:

http://photorumors.com/2014/09/04/confirmed-new-zeiss-otus-851-4-and-distagon-351-4-zm-lenses-to-be-announced/

(These guys usually have pictures when they confirm things. Not this time, though.)

- A

Canon Rumors · Sep 4, 2014

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<p>Canon has announced details of firmware upgrades for its EOS C500 and EOS C300 Digital Cinema Cameras, DP-V3010 4K reference display and Cinema RAW Development (CRD) software. The firmware upgrades, scheduled for release as free downloads from Canon Europe in Q4 2014, have been designed to better integrate acquisition and management of 4K footage into every workflow situation…</p>
<p>When Canon first entered the digital cinema market, it did so with a firm commitment to fully support every aspect of filmmaking. The latest firmware upgrades provide more compelling reasons for filmmakers to enjoy the significant advantages offered by the Cinema EOS system.</p>
<p><strong>SUPPORT FOR BT.2020 COLOUR SPACE</strong>

The EOS C500 will be able to, thanks to new firmware, deliver BT.2020-defined Ultra High Definition (UHD) video.

Since launch, Canon’s Cinema EOS Digital Cinema Cameras and lenses have earned widespread praise and the C500 and C500 PL, which capture 4K video in stunning detail, can now be enhanced even further with a new firmware upgrade offering support for BT.2020, the recently-defined colour space for Ultra High Definition (UHD) video, the next-generation broadcast standard.</p>
<p>Supporting end-to-end BT.2020 workflow, Canon’s DP-V3010 4K professional reference display will also be upgraded to support content shot in BT.2020. BT.2020 input signals will be mapped to the native colour space of the DP-V3010 for output, implementing the latest derivation of luminance and colour-difference signal specified by the International Telecommunications Union, to ensure that images are displayed with the widest possible colour gamut and the greatest possible accuracy.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1062483-REG/canon_0044c002_eos_c300_cinema_eos.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">Canon EOS C300 at B&H Photo</a> | <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/855975-REG/Canon_EOS_C500_Cinema_EOS.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296">Canon EOS C500 at B&H Photo</a></p>
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<p><strong>DP-V3010 – THE SUPERIOR 4K REFERENCE DISPLAY</strong>

Since the DP-V3010 was launched in January 2014, it has won critical praise for its exceptional colour accuracy and high image quality. Continuous feedback from users and industry professionals has resulted in this firmware upgrade. In addition to BT.2020 support, the ACESproxy transfer standard1 advocated by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will become an option following the update, enabling streamlined colour grading on set and in post-production.</p>
<p>The DP-V3010 4K reference display has received a significant firmware upgrade to allow for new inputs and signal formats as well as BT.2020 and ACESproxy modes.

The new firmware will also provide an output solution for footage shot using the Cinema Gamut and DCI-P3+ colour spaces available in EOS C500, simplifying monitoring and post-production work. Footage can be displayed using either DCI-P3 or BT.709, as the project requires, with optimised conversion occurring in the display. Further support added includes YCbCr 4:4:4 luminance and chroma sampling used in digital cinema production, while a new peaking function displays a colour outline around subjects in focus making it easier to judge a point of focus for a shot.</p>
<p>The update makes the DP-V3010 the first2 4K professional display to support the 48 frames-per-second digital cinema frame rate increasingly used by professionals in the industry.</p>
<p><strong>DP-V3010 – KEY IMPROVEMENTS</strong>

The DP-V3010 will benefit from a variety of improvements thanks to the forthcoming firmware update, including BT.2020 and ACESproxy modes. The improvements include:</p>
<ul>
<li>BT.2020, DCI-P3+ and Canon Log to DCI 1.0 gamma conversion modes</li>
<li>New colour space transforms</li>
<li>Support for new signal formats</li>
<li>Gain RGB and Bias RGB colour temperature settings</li>
<li>Peaking function</li>
<li>Automatic 3G-SDI and HD-SDI selection</li>
<li>Selection of OSD display position</li>
<li>New interface options</li>
<li>Delete LUT function</li>
<li>PsF conversion for signals with no payload</li>
<li>IMPROVEMENTS FOR CANON RAW DEVELOPMENT (CRD) SOFTWARE</li>
<li>Canon is improving on-set workflow to make 4K RAW production a more cost-effective proposition and at the heart of this is the continued enhancement of its Canon RAW Development (CRD) software, which will be upgraded to version 1.3 in Q4 2014.</li>
</ul>
<p>CRD v1.3 will provide a colour space transform function to enable review of ‘developed’ 4K footage in the industry-standard colour spaces BT.709 and DCI-P3.</p>
<p>CRD v1.3 will also include support for Edit Decision List (EDL) files for the first time, helping to streamline RAW workflow. Hence it will be possible to complete an offline edit using HD proxy files (recorded to CF card) and use the resulting EDL file to determine which files should be developed by the CRD software. This means that only the required content will be developed – saving time and money.</p>
<p><strong>CANON RAW DEVELOPMENT AND INTEL GRAPHICS</strong>

Furthermore, CRD v1.3 will also benefit from a collaboration with Intel, first announced in April 2014, that will help to make shooting in 4K RAW a simpler proposition. The upgrade will offer improved performance thanks to the Intel® Integrated Native Developer Experience RAW Media Accelerator, enabling fast de-bayering and drop-free playback of the resulting 4K footage (up to 24fps only) when using a laptop equipped with Intel ® Iris™ Pro Graphics. This solution reduces the cost and footprint of the necessary computer hardware and saves time (and budget) on set. With suitable software on a laptop this solution means it will be possible to edit, develop, play back and output 4K RAW footage using a single suitably specified laptop – thus providing a complete mobile RAW workflow.</p>
<p><strong>C500 AND C300 – IMPROVED OPERABILITY WHEN SETTING COLOUR TEMPERATURE OF WHITE BALANCE</strong>

The new firmware upgrade also includes a useful feature for users of the EOS C500 and EOS C300 cameras, allowing users to easily set colour temperature values using the camera’s FUNC button.</p>
<p><strong>FIND OUT MORE</strong>

Canon will also be showcasing the advantages offered by the new firmware at IBC 2014 (the International Broadcasting Convention), which will take place at the RAI conference and convention centre in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, from 12-16 September 2014.</p>

Richard8971 · Sep 4, 2014

I have the 7D and a Tamron 1.4 teleconverter. The 7D handles the teleconverter pretty well and if I find it wants to hunt (usually at 300mm on my 70-300L IS USM) and all I usually have to do is back off a little and I can lock AF pretty quickly.

I have tried to search but I can't find much info if the 1D4 will AF at f8. I know its an superior camera to the 7D but it's also the same age as the 7D. I was told it has a much better AF system than the 7D which is one reason why I am considering upgrading to it. I cannot afford the 1DX and the images from the 1D4 are superior to the 7D. I don't want a 5D3 and if I ever do decide to get another FF camera I will invest in a good used 5D2 or a new 6D. I don't need speed for the FF shooting I want to do.

Thoughts? Anyone use a Tamron 1.4x on f4 (or higher) glass on the 1D4?

Thanks in advance.

D

Mt Spokane Photography · Sep 3, 2014

This topic has been moved to Third Party Manufacturers.

http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php?topic=22436.0

Slyham · Sep 3, 2014

Interesting development.

http://www.wired.com/2014/09/sony-ilce-qx1/

It has a pop-up flash as well.

Does anyone in this forum have one of these smartphone mountable cameras? If so do you like it? It doesn't interest me but I wonder if others like the idea.

Peerke · Sep 3, 2014

Just curious if someone can shine a light on the free trade agreements between US/Canada and the EU. Will this mean the Canon gear will be cheaper in Europe 8) or more expensive in the US/Canada :'(?

Is there free trade between US and Canada? If so, did that drop/raise prices in one of the countries?

Mitch.Conner · Sep 3, 2014

I just got it yesterday. It's a beast! Right after I unboxed it, it drop kicked one of my cats and ate the other! :-\

Kidding aside, I really am scared of it. It's so unbelievably heavy for its size. Can my 5D3 handle that kind of weight? I'm supporting it with one hand while shooting (obviously while not on a tripod), but when I let the neck strap support the camera and lens while I need both hands free I worry about it bending the lens mount or breaking the lens mount.

How strong is the mount on my camera? Can it handle this heavy lens?

Jeffrey · Sep 3, 2014

I'm interested in knowing if anyone is doing stop motion, say a drop of water bouncing up after it hits water, a wine glass shattering and capturing the wine as the glass explodes, that sort of dramatic photo style, and what type of light/shutter trigger you are using to make those captures. Thanks much!

ahsanford · Sep 3, 2014

Hey gang,

I wasn't sure where to put this, sorry.

I am volunteering at a kids event this weekend and when they heard I was a photographer (full disclosure: natural light enthusiast only), they asked me to bring my rig and shoot the event. I only have sketchy details, but here's what I know:

It will be a mixture of indoor and outdoor shooting. Outdoors will be violently bright and indoors will be cavelike darkness (it's actually an aquarium).
There will be thousands of people there over the course of the event, so it will be some form of organized chaos in a walkaround 'capture what I can' sort of scenario.
The event will last 4-6 hours and I need to carry all my gear over that time -- no 100% safe bases of operations are available, and my car will be too far away.

So here's what I was planning on bringing:

5D3
600EX-RT with a Sto-Fen Omni Bounce
16-35 F/4L IS
24-70 F/4L IS
70-200 F/2.8L IS II
Filters: CPL for outdoor shooting and UV for indoor shooting and handsy kid fingerprint insurance . The CPL might also be useful to shoot the exhibits through the glass if need be.
I may also bring some rain covers in case they need me to shoot near an open water habitat -- I'm waiting to hear back on that.

Questions:

1) Did I miss anything obvious? (Note that I lack any (even basic) off-camera lighting tools like a bracket or ETTL cable. So I'm hotshoe-ing the 600EX-RT or bust.)

2) I need to be able to carry everything around with me, so I don't want to go too heavy. The 70-200 is heavy and likely will be overkill given how many people will be packed into this place. Should I leave it out altogether to save weight, or would you bring it?

3) Should I even bother with a gray card to back out the interior lighting? I think I'll be moving around to so many different spots that I won't have the time to use it.

Any advice is appreciated.

- A

Sep 3, 2014

one thing i ask myself for a while is...

beside the "real world" implication (can be disputed splendidly) of the sensor performance.
isn´t it becoming a bad situation for canon that every website mentions that the sensors are not the best in it´s class?

let´s not make this another thread about DR or MP etc.
but how will this affect the average joe who reads a website to decide what camera to buy?

canon is number one in sales.
but over the last years i read (from DPreview to small websites ) that canons sensor performance is behind sonys etc.
it´s not only talked about on geek forums, it´s mentioned on websites customers visit to make a buying decision.

from "lacking" to "getting a bit long in the tooth" (18MP sensor) or "mediocre" i have read everything.

i mean, at some point this will be in the heads of the average customers.. not?

canon makes good cameras but their sensors are a not the best.

that can´t be what canon wants.

TWI by Dustin Abbott · Sep 3, 2014

I recognize that we are a Canon community, but I am interested in your reaction to the seemingly continual updates to Nikon's camera bodies (D810, D800E, D800S, D610, potential D620, etc...) Their market strategy seems very different than Canon. Canon never seems to be in a hurry to release new bodies (other than the Rebel series), and has often had at least 4 years between major model releases (more in the case of the 7D).

So, in your opinion, is Nikon's approach to continually releasing incremental upgrades to existing models a good thing or a bad thing? I can see pros and cons, but as a consumer I'm not sure that I would be crazy about my camera being outmoded so quickly. You would be stuck either using "inferior" tech or very possibly taking a pretty big financial hit because the resale value of your equipment has been eroded. The thought of getting upgraded technology more quickly is also appealing, and I know that many of you feel that Canon's development cycles are often too long.

Your thoughts?

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