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Canon Rumors · Dec 13, 2023

In 2023, Canon aggressively expanded its RF lens lineup with several new lenses. Looking ahead to 2024, we anticipate that Canon will continue this trend and focus on developing lenses that have been highly requested by shooters. Two previously rumoured lenses have appeared in recent patent applications and would surely be extremely popular. Canon RF

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Kit Lens Jockey · Dec 11, 2023

This is completely inconsequential, but discussing pointless things is what forums are for, so here goes.

I finally broke down and bought the RF 24-70 2.8. In playing around with the lens, I noticed that the zoom lock switch doesn't only lock it at the widest angle where the lens barrel is full retracted. There's another spot where the lock switch is able to click into its locked position. In addition to 24mm, it also locks at the 31mm focal length, according to the lens data when you take a photo with it locked at this spot.

This is clearly unintentional, considering that 31mm is just a weird focal length. The switch sounds just a little different when it clicks into place at 31mm compared to 24mm as well. What makes it even more curious is that the manual specifically states "The zoom ring cannot be fixed in place at any position other than the widest position." Except that, you know, it can.

So anyway there you know, strange quirk about the RF 24-70. Completely useless to know and to use. I wonder what causes it though.

DhlcadR6 · Dec 10, 2023

For anyone looking for 3rd party RF lenses with AF. The glimpse of hope is down to Yongnuo again.

Earlier on this year they re-introduce the YN85mm F1.8R DF DSM onto their official website and Taobao(the domestic version of Aliexpress, and it's much better than Aliexpress but PRC only due to the payment methods). They named to mount as 多規格(Multi-spec) to get away from Canon China's legal action.

And now they introduce the mark ii with movable electrical contact points to evading Canon's legal team further... And other manufactures should consider this as Canon didn't patent the RF design in this way

Source: https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1pu4y137a8/

Sadly, the pricing outside of China is ridiculous, it's not competitive enough to get them instead of Canon's. Unless you have someone know how to buy it directly from Taobao or Yongnuo's official site.
And my personal advice is for RF users that doesn't have IBIS. it's not worth it to get it over native options.

Myself has the original batch of YN85 and YN35.

YN85 is perfect, no issue with the lens' performance and firmware updates.

YN35 is somewhat a letdown as the Servo AF with subject recognition on is not reliable enough. When using Human/Animal/vehicle recognition but no such subject in frame. It won't go back to normal servo AF and focus hunt everywhere across the frame. And the AF area is smaller(but bigger than f11 Duos). Forcing myself to switch it off or use Single shot AF only. No issues on video AF though.

Enough rant from myside. Praying Viltrox and other CN 3rd parties to do the same on the lens mount, so those APS-C primes can be available for RF-S as well. (16/50mm f1.8, 23/27/33/56/75mm)

btw Meike 85mm f1.4 RF when???? Was that just fake news?

Canon Rumors · Dec 9, 2023

We know with the most certainty possible that an RF 200-500mm f/4L IS USM is in the pipeline, and we’ve talked about it numerous times during 2023. We have been told that the lens has been delayed until the second half of 2024. The source claims part of it is meeting demand for the RF

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ronbyram · Dec 7, 2023

I have the R6 II and I shoot sports 1/1000 sec. but sometimes under poor lighting I get flicker/banding and I know the camera can detect and adjust the shutter. but it drops to 1/120.8 (example)
Anyone know how I can adjust the antiflicker easily with a higher shutter speed? Calling Canon and Tech does not know. or do I wait for a Global shutter?

Canon Rumors · Dec 6, 2023

Canon Australia has made available firmware v1.3.0 for the Canon EOS R6 Mark II. It’s a minor firmware update. Firmware Version 1.3.0 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements: Download firmware v1.3.0 for the Canon EOS R6 Mark II

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koenkooi · Dec 5, 2023

The changelog lists these 2 changes:

Firmware Version 1.2.0 incorporates the following enhancements and fixes:
1. Adds support for RF-S10-18mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM lens.
2. Fixes minor issues.

AlanF · Dec 3, 2023

How many preordered I wonder?

Canon Rumors · Dec 3, 2023

November was a busy month for Canon, as they announced 3 new lenses following October’s announcement of the RF 10-20mm f/4L IS STM. Below are the expected ship dates of the new Canon lenses according to B&H Photo. They are usually very accurate with these sorts of dates. Thus far, the RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS

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Canon Rumors · Dec 2, 2023

OpticalLimits formerly known by camera review elders as photozone.de has produced their review of the Canon RF 100-400mm F5.6-8.0 Without even really studying the review, it’s difficult to find fault in a telephoto 100-400mm that sells for $599 USD. Key features of the Canon RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM include; In the review, OpticalLimits notes

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Canon Rumors · Dec 1, 2023

Over the years I’ve seen some crazy designs patented by Canon and applications like this one are fun to read. I mean, here’s a patent application where someone was told. “Go nuts, see what you can do”. Let’s make no mistake the lenses described here would be big, heavy, and frighteningly expensive but we are

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Canon Rumors · Nov 29, 2023

Canon is at it again with this form factor and finding more ways to combat the most obscure heat problems you can imagine. Why heat is an issue, is aptly described in this part of the patent application. When a user takes a picture while holding a digital camera, image blur may occur in the

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Canon Rumors · Nov 29, 2023

SAN DIEGO – Nov. 28, 2023. Today, Sony Electronics announces a new custom gridline license planned for the Alpha 7 IVi in March 2024 onward, and more camera bodiesii in the future. The new license offers the ability to import up to 4 customized original gridlines. The gridlines can be displayed on EVF (electronic viewfinder) and LCD

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Canon Rumors · Nov 29, 2023

The world of Canon shooters has been talking about RF mount Sigma lenses for the last 5 years, and to a lesser degree, Tamron RF mount lenses. There have been numerous rumors in the past about Sigma announcing something…. anything in regards to RF mount lenses, but nothing has come to fruition yet. As we

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Canon Rumors · Nov 29, 2023

The Canon RF 100-300mm f/2.8L IS USM has been immensely popular, and in turn, quite difficult to get a hold of. Canon has updated its supply information page and you could be waiting up to 6 months from the time of order to receiving the lens. Canon RF 100-300mm f/2.8L IS USM We are planning to

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frankchn · Nov 28, 2023

For $150, Sony Will Let You Add Custom Gridlines to Your a7 IV

Designed mainly for schools, photo studios, theme parks, and cruise ships.

petapixel.com

Hearing the calls from desperate photographers asking for meaningful firmware updates, Sony has obliged with the option for Sony a7 IV users to add up to four custom gridlines to their cameras for a $150 fee.

The “Custom Gridline License” allows a7 IV users to import up to four custom, original gridlines into the camera that can be displayed on the electronic viewfinder or the rear LCD for what Sony says allows for the creation of more consistent photos.

“For example, staff at schools, photo studios, theme parks, cruise ships, malls, etc. will now have the ability to update their cameras with ease and utilize this tool for quick and precise, more professional shots,” the company says.

“Imported customized gridlines are replaceable and color gridlines are available. Once gridlines are registered, it can be displayed with HDMI output as well. After shooting, users can check the images with the grid lines overlayed on EVF and LCD.”

While that is the primary purpose, Sony says that not only can these be used as gridlines but they can also be used as partially filled transparency masks.

Sony’s upgrade has received the backing of multiple organizations in its press release, including Inter-State Studio and Publishing, Strawbridge Studios, Inc., the School Photographers of America (SPOA), and the School Photographers Association of California (SPAC). The target, obviously, is squarely what is often described as “turn and burn” photo jobs that are high volumes of consistent portraits.

“The ability to import customized gridlines into a mirrorless camera is an essential feature for all of our photographers to capture images consistently,” says Frank Lombardo, National Photography Manager for Inter-State Studio and Publishing, for example. “These simple gridlines keep head sizes the same for all our products and improve our production time. They also allow us to know where the edge of print will be during capture.”

It should be noted that this one function is the entirety of the $150 license. For context, Panasonic’s optional S1 filmmaker upgrade costs the same and that adds 4K 60p 4:2:2 10-bit HDMI live output, 4K 30p/24p 4:2:2 10-bit in-camera recording, LUT support, and V-log.

The Sony a7 IV gridlines license will be available for $149 directly from Sony’s Upgrade and License Management Suite starting in Spring of 2024. Sony says it will add the upgrade option to more cameras “in the future.”

Seems like a lot of money to charge for some grid lines.

Canon Rumors · Nov 27, 2023

Recently., Richard has translated a couple of patents on Quad Pixel Autofocus, something that Canon has been working on for quite some time. It’s the natural evolution of Dual Pixel Autofocus (DPAF). Quad Pixel Autofocus What is QPAF? Canon right now splits the pixel in half and uses the difference in the signal from the

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canonmike · Nov 26, 2023

Ok, Gentlemen: Could use some help while waiting for my Canon USA store R5 body to arrive later in week. Would like to know the best 256GB or 512GB CF express Type B card to use in the R5? Would much appreciate hearing your current experience with same while the Black Fri sales are still going on. I'm not worried about 8k raw video capabilities. Thx in advance with any suggestions.

Canon Rumors · Nov 25, 2023

Part of me was thinking to myself that Canon’s lens releases have been very sluggish, or at least they just “felt” that way. So I decided to take a look at just how Canon did in their history from the EF mount onwards. So armed with Excel and Canon Camera Museum (honestly, if you haven’t

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Canon Rumors · Nov 24, 2023

Today, two more patent applications discussing quad-pixel auto-focus sensors have been published by the Japan Patent Office. The first patent application 2023-167634 deals with the fact that scan times will vary between row and column scanning, which could lead to inaccurate auto-focus performance. Many conventional image sensors give priority to reading out signals in either

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canonmike · Nov 24, 2023

Hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving! Just wanted to let everyone know that Canon USA store has a Black Fri deal on a Refurbished R5 body for $2199.00 or a refurb R3 body for $3999.00 with free USA shipping + sales tax. If you purchase either from Canon's store, you can also add a refurb RF24-105 F4L lens for an add'l $499.00. Don't know how long this deal will last but at that price, just came from Canon's store, where I picked up the R5 body. That was just too good a deal to pass up, as I have been wanting an R5 to add to my collection...just go to the Canon Refurb Store, where you will also find a deal on the R6II refurb body. Happy Holidays to all.

Canon Rumors · Nov 22, 2023

SAN DIEGO – Nov. 21, 2023 – Today, Sony Electronics announces the completion of a second round of testing for Sony’s in-camera authenticity technology with Associated Press. This in-camera digital signature allows for the creation of a birth certificate for images, validating the origin of the content. Sony’s authenticity technology provides a machine-based digital signature, removing

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Canon Rumors · Nov 22, 2023

A patent application (2023-166831) from Canon has just been released for improved cooling for a small form factor camera, that also includes IBIS. The form factor that Canon describes seems to be quite similar to that of the Canon R5C, but smaller. Originally I was going to suggest this was for a cinema camera, but

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Canon Rumors · Nov 22, 2023

In this patent application (JP2023-166867) Canon looks to improve the performance and accuracy of a Quad Pixel autofocus capable sensor. If you have not been following sensor developments, Canon right now splits the pixel in half and uses the difference in the signal from the one half and the other half to determine how far

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Canon Rumors · Nov 21, 2023

Gordon from CameraLabs has done a great review of the Voigtlander 50mm F1.0 Nokton RF. Yes, that’s an F-One-Point-Zero. Of course, the only reason it’s allowed on our precious RF mount legally is that it’s manual focus, so, at F1.0, that’s going to provide some challenges. But if you grew up with manual focus lenses

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