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ahsanford · May 21, 2014

Just saw this link going around the rumor sites:
http://www.thephoblographer.com/2014/05/21/nikon-800s-reported-replace-d800-d800e-june/

And I had a question. Why does Canon employ a longer lifecycle on the more flagship bodies like the 1D, 5D, 7D, etc. (in fairness, usually with larger functional upgrades when they do rev those designs) when Nikon seems to put out somewhat watered down upgrades on a more regular basis?

I've been reviewing Northlight's nice release timeline (http://www.northlight-images.co.uk/rumours.html#nikon_timeline) and it looks like other than the D300S line, Nikon's been releasing the more premium bodies at a pretty steady 2-3 year clip while Canon guys are on a 3-5 year cycle.

I'm not calling one company's approach better than the other -- I was just curious. Why rev the D800 at this point in time? Is it deemed in desperate need of an upgrade compared to the 5D3 right now? A big AF upgrade would be great for Nikon users, but why not wait until the next super-duper FF sensor rolls out and make a bigger splash then?

- A

surapon · May 21, 2014

I wish Canon might Make this Lens = 50 mm. F/ 0.95 to be " EF Lens " for our EOS Camera
Just Wish, And I will buy tomorrow.
Well, Dreaming.
Surapon

http://www.stevehuffphoto.com/2013/06/03/the-canon-50mm-f0-95-dream-lens-an-amazing-dreamy-classic-50mm-on-the-m-240/

brianftpc · May 21, 2014

I already own 1 canon 600 ex-rt. I plan on getting the bandh bundle that includes 2 600 ex/rt plus the transmitter. Is there any reason to believe that there is an upgrade to the 600 ex/rt or the transmitter coming in the near future or this year. id just hate to buy it then already have a product that's a generation behind

MadHungarian · May 20, 2014

But a legitimate bundle.

I'd like to get a second 6D body, and i'd also like to get a 24-70 f/4 IS. It'd be really nice if i could get them both at a reduced price in a bundle. With the added advantage that Canon still sometimes does instant rebates on 6D bundles.

I know there were rumors about such a thing a year or two ago, but just like with some other rumors they turned out to be for the 5Dmk3 instead. Bleah.

ronaldbyram · May 20, 2014

I was in need of a 70-200 Zoom. Could not afford the Mark II. Found at B&H a Mark 1? with IS and USM Rep said it was NON US model. Did I error? Could not afford the Mark II. Opinion?

getstoked · May 20, 2014

Hello fellow canon users,

I will be traveling to the UK and Ireland for 2 weeks. I decided to bring both my 6D and my goPro (for when it's raining) but I can't decide which lenses to bring. I have a Lowepro Flipside Sport 15L backpack, so I probably have room for 2-3 lenses. I'll be walking around a lot so I don't want it to be too heavy.

Here's what I have:
70-300 IS/USM
100 2.8 macro
50 1.4
24-105L

We will be doing a lot of sightseeing, including a bunch of castles, cliffs of Moher, tower of London, etc.

I was thinking about bringing the 24-105 and the 50, but I wanted to get someone else's opinion since I have never traveled out of the US before. Also, how safe is it to carry around a DSLR. Luckily the camera is stored in the back part of my backpack, but I am just curious. I'm quite paranoid about theft.

adhocphotographer · May 20, 2014

I just picked up a Helios 44-2 58mm f/2 from 1974... and boy, it is fantastic... best 15 gbp I've ever spent!!!!

Canon Rumors · May 19, 2014

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<p><strong>UPDATE</strong>

Philip has confirmed via Twitter that this video is a couple of months old and definitely a typo.</p>
<p><strong>Original Post</strong>

It’s probably a typo, but a Philip Bloom video showing off the autofocus performance of the <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/889545-REG/Canon_EOS_C100_EF_Cinema.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">EOS C100</a> makes a mention of an EF 50 f/1.2L II. From time to time Canon does a poor editing job of marketing material and we get these kinds of mentions about new gear. While I have no doubt that a version II of the EF 50 f/1.2L is being developed, I’m not sure this is how they intended to let us know.</p>
<p>You can see the<a href="http://cpn.canon-europe.com/content/multimedia/philip_bloom_on_af_with_the_eos_c100.do" target="_blank"> entire video over at the CPN web site</a> that shows the mention, along with some good information about the autofocus performance of the EOS C100.</p>
<div id="attachment_16529" style="width: 585px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/5012lii.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-16529" alt="EF 50 f/1.2L II Mentioned" src="http://www.canonrumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/5012lii-575x482.jpg" width="575" height="482" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">EF 50 f/1.2L II Mentioned</p></div>
<p>Source: [<a href="http://cpn.canon-europe.com/content/multimedia/philip_bloom_on_af_with_the_eos_c100.do" target="_blank">CPN</a>]</p>
<p><em>thanks to everyone that sent this in.</em></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>

Canon Rumors · May 19, 2014

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<p>We’re told that the next “L” lens Canon announces will likely be the EF 100-400 f/4.5-5.6L IS replacement. The odds are still on it being announced around the time of the EOS 7D replacement, which we hear is for Photokina, so I we expect an announcement some time in August of this year.</p>
<p>All we’ve heard about the lens is that it will not be push/pull zoom and will be quite a bit more expensive than the current and aging version.</p>
<p><em>One day this lens will be announced…….</em></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>

Gary W. · May 19, 2014

Hey all,

I was wondering.... I have an old Canon 300EZ flash and the PocketWizard FlexTT5/MiniTT1 triggers. Would it be safe to use the old flash with the PW's? Is there a voltage issue that I should be concerned about? Thanks in advance for any advice and help!!

Gary W.

Drizzt321 · May 19, 2014

Nikon has a nifty video out showing the how awesome their flourine lens coat is. I'm going to guess that Canon, etc lens coat does something pretty much the same.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZsRx_OKTzo

gjones5252 · May 19, 2014

I went to yellowstone this past week and half way through the trip my 70-200mm 2.8 ii would stop focussing on the wide end. Tried it on two bodies same thing. I noticed after inspection the back screws on the lenses are coming out. I screwed them back in and within an day they were coming back out. Also if I focus it while zoomed at 200mm and pull focus back to 70 it will go in and out of focus. I don't remember it ever doing this. Can anyone else check their 70-200mm?
I have a warranty but if it gets fixed instead of replaced I just would like to know what to check and what the potential problems could be?
Thank you for anyone who has any ideas.

pulseimages · May 19, 2014

I just joined CPS Gold and I need to send in my Canon 24-105 f/4 L to Canon to be calibrated because I just haven't been able to get a truly sharp image from it. I know that some people say that this lens isn't the sharpest of the L lenses but others have said theirs is tack sharp.

I've decided to send my Canon 6D with it as well. Should I remove my B+W MRC UV Filter and memory card before I ship my equipment to Canon? Thanks in advance!

klickflip · May 18, 2014

Hi, on using my fav 50mm 1.2 L the other day I noticed it wasn't focusing in AF, then switched to manual focus and realised the ring was kinda stuck, not completely but there is a lot of resistance there now that wasn't before. And turning it does not affect focus. Seems like focus / lens elements may be wedged /disengaged inside.

I think it may have taken a small drop the other day when some kit spilled out of my case, only about 30cm max but onto a carpeted concrete floor. I've dropped lenses more than this before with no effects so did not think anything of it at the time.

Going to take it in to get looked tomorrow anyway, but just wondering if anyone else has experienced this?

KKCFamilyman · May 17, 2014

Just an awesome camera. Iso is a stop better. Being able to control iso, shutter and aperture values so it does not drop below them is awesome. The burst af is just amazing, caught more expressions that i feel I would normally miss since its so fast.

Do not like on/off switch, drive and a few buttons are different from 5d3 so just need to get used to it.
Meter is on right in VF and used to bottom.

But it hustles and feels like I have no excuse at this point with this beast. Also the colors seem a little nicer or its in my head.

Tomorrow I am going to use the 5d3 and compare raw files and hopefully I should now. Just so tempting.

Dholai · May 17, 2014

...Please educate me.

The 600 mm with 1.4 X is on the tripod. IS is ON.

Looking through the viewfinder, image is shaking and becomes stable when shutter is half pressed engaging the IS.

I switch to live view, magnify the image to the max for precise focusing.
Image is stable- I press the shutter halfway , the IS engages, the image starts shaking !!! I switch the IS off, press the shutter, image remains stable.

Which one is to believe ?? What is the correct technique to get a sharper image?
Where to read about it ??

Thanks

Dholai

ScottyP · May 17, 2014

This is an interesting site to check in on every once in a while.

http://sigma-rumors.com/2014/05/whats-coming/

Supposedly a 24mm and a supertelephoto coming next?

Canon Rumors · May 17, 2014

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<p>I’m not sure how I missed these, but <a href="http://www.canon.com.cn/products/camera/ef/lineup/widezoom/ef1635f4lis/sample.html" target="_blank">Canon China</a> has posted same images from the upcoming Canon EF 16-35 f/4L IS. The images look good, and the corners look better than the EF 17-40 f/4L. However, we won’t know for sure how much better the lens is until we get some real world reviews. <a href="http://www.canon.com.cn/products/camera/ef/lineup/widezoom/ef1635f4lis/sample.html" target="_blank">View the sample images here</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Preorder the Canon EF 16-35 f/4L IS $1199:</strong> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00K8942SO/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00K8942SO&linkCode=as2&tag=canorumo-20&linkId=6AVWEQKBYJ7TXPHU" target="_blank">Amazon</a> | <strong><a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1051475-USA/canon_9518b002_ef_16_35mm_f_4l_is.html/BI/2466/KBID/3296" target="_blank">B&H Photo</a></strong> | <a href="http://adorama.evyy.net/c/60085/51926/1036?u=http://www.adorama.com/CA16354.html?kbid=64393" target="_blank">Adorama</a></p>
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Quasimodo · May 17, 2014

I am starting this thread where I can pose my ignorant questions regarding the 1Dx, and where some of you might take pity on me and help

I have a question for experienced 1Dx owner. I am looking in the manual on p. 350 and can´t find the answer I am looking for. I want to program one of the buttons to be able to switch between One Shot and Ai Servo. I have managed to do so, but it only works when holding the designated button down, which in my opinion is impractical. Is there a way to make it stick, so that it stays in the mode I have choosed untill I deliberately switch it back?

Thanks

littlewildcat · May 16, 2014

A friend offered to sell me her 7D (3yrs old) with around 6K clicks on it. The camera looks like new with all the original accessories. The owner allows my to test it thoroughly before I make up my mind.
7D was once one of my dream cameras but now a lot of newer models seem to have better features.
I have saved up enough money to buy it to replace my very old but still very capable 40D but not sure if I should go for it.
Is the price reasonable ? Is it a good replacement to my 40D ? ( I may be able to sell my 40D for $180 to $200 so the actual replacement cost will be $500)

Any input will be appreciate.

Albi86 · May 16, 2014

I started noticing some consistent front-focus problems while I was on a trip, and over some time I settled on a +7 value.

Checking the AF performance of this lens on my 5D3 using FoCal was completely useless due to focus imprecision.

Using DotTune, I confirmed that it needs a +7.5 at distances < 2.5m while it's spot-on at medium distances. I kept the +7 because the DoF is shallower at close distances, but my pictures at medium distances were somewhat affected and with this sort of gap it's very difficult to compromise.

Anyone else who owns this lens encountered similar problems?

ALEXCA · May 15, 2014

My black ink level is about half left and the other CMY are over half left but for some reason the pictures that I printed which have more darker black/blue/purple colours in it are printing out with a green tint. It used to print out perfectly fine but then all of a sudden the green tint starts to appear.

I've researched a bit and it seems like the magenta ink is low but then the level is actually more than half left so I don't really understand. Is it because the magenta ink pipe is blocked?

I also noticed that the link levels on my external ink cartridges go down extremely slowly despite me printing loads. Is this normal because this is the first time I'm using it. The supply levels are finished as well when I checked the levels on my computer.

Sabaki · May 15, 2014

Has anybody heard or seen anything regarding a series 400 RT flash?

I'm kind of amazed that Canon haven't released one yet and I'm sure there's many out there who would appreciate a cheaper alternative to the fantastic yet expensive 600RT-EX.

dstppy · May 15, 2014

At a dinner party last weekend, we were discussing aspects of our amateur photography.

Being the resident geek, I'm usually asked my opinion about different equipment, and usually have halfway competent answers. These are mostly folks who have higher end gear than me, but generally, at the same events, end up asking me for shots because I do well with my 'pro-sumer' range of gear.

One question completely flattened me was about "when canon is going to come out with a 16-bit camera".

Seriously, that was the face I made (I'm not going to go on about this or that if I have no clue). Asked to explain, he said that canon camera bodies are 8-bit color and there are new 16-bit models of other cameras that increase the dynamic range of color.

Did he pick up some marketing-speek somewhere and it just not come out right? Someone clue me in please

Thanks guys.

weilin · May 15, 2014

So I have a telescope which I use a T-Ring to EOS adapter with. Like everyone here who shoots (really) far away things, I like attaching my Canon Teleconverters to it. However, with the 5D3 + Telecoverter + T-Ring adapter, the camera won't take a picture and instead complains not being able to make electrical communication with the (non-existent) EF lens that should be attached to the teleconverter.

Is there a way to disable that error message? If the body doesn't have any lens/teleconverter attached to it, it takes a photo just fine. However, with just a teleconverter, it doesn't. I've been using tape on the contacts to trick the body to taking photos. I use the teleconverter with my 70-200 as well and I dislike having to constantly put/remove tape on the pins... This process is such a hassle, there's got to be a better way.

I looked in the manual and nothing jumped out at me screaming this is how you fix it... any thoughts?

Wei

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