Hi, I am just new in the forum and am now planning a trip to Portugal next year. I have seen lots of awesome photos in these threads by @cervantes


I’ve seen photos of most of the places I want to see and much more. Based on my research, these are also interesting places that I am interested in visiting: Monsaraz (one of the old settlements in southern Portugal), Monsanto (historic village in Portugal that was named the “Most beautiful Portuguese Village” back in 1938), and Madeira (Portugal’s premiere island and botanical nature haven).

Looking for more picturesque destinations in Portugal, especially the places you've visited. Thanks in advance!

Cosina has added another RF mount manual focus lens to their lineup, this time in the form of a Voigtlander NOKTON 75mm f/1.5. This follows the Voigtlander NOKTON 50mm f/1.0 that was announced last year. The new lens will be available in April for ￥135,000 ($900 USD). Voigtlander NOKTON RF 75mm f/1.5 The NOKTON 75mm

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This article as been percolating in my mind for a while now, and as I got further into the various designs and Canon’s mentality, it became more of a synopsis of Canon’s methodology to date. The RF system has been very disruptive to Canon in terms of switching the mount and also the ergonomic design

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I would love an updated SX740 and a new GX7IV. Keeps the existing lenses, update the sensors, add DIGIC X, update the autofocus, and a touch screen for the SX740. I can dream but I don't think it will ever happen.

There has been a lot of hype over the last year about retro cameras, with the Nikon Z F taking a lot of headlines and with the sales to back up their decision to continue making such a camera. The new Fujifilm XV100VI is also selling like crazy, while not marketed as “retro”, the series

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Canon continues to update firmware for their Cinema EOS line, this time the Cinema EOS C500 Mark II gets some love with new firmware that will arrive on March 21, 2024. Canon introduced firmware version 1.1.0.1 just a few months back, and now they’re about to release a new update later this month that enhances

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It looks like Logitech is getting into the ILC camera market and will launch a streaming camera (or cameras) under the MEVO name with a micro four thirds lens mount. Details are scarce at this time, but Logitech will make the official announcement on March 19, 2024. Logitech currently has a multicamera streaming system with

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Has anyone heard any rumors or have any knowledge of when Canon might start shipping these (other than the very, very few they shipped so far)? I mean they announced this lens a full 5 months ago, sheeesh.

We said we wouldn’t mention the RF 35mm L again, until we had more solid information and what we deem to be solid confirmation. We are comfortable enough with what we have seen to say the wait looks to be coming to an end. We have been told that Canon will announce the RF 35mm

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Good Morning - is anything known yet about the two-in-one extender?
An extender for - no magnification - 1.4 magnification and 2.0 magnification

2024 is shaping up to be a pretty big year for the world of Canon. We expect high-end gear for both the cinema and mirrorless lines this year. We already know that the EOS R5 Mark II and EOS R1 is coming, and there will definitely be more. Reading between the lines in the presentation,

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In a welcome update, DJI has just released two new Action 2 128GB Action Camera Combos that are a step up from the original Action 2 Combos, including a storage enhancement and newly added accessories. The Action 2 Dual-Screen 128GB Combo and Action 2 Power 128GB Combo receive an upgraded 128GB of internal storage from the original 32GB, and

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The new mirrorless full-frame system camera from Leica is now available. In 2015, Leica Camera AG introduced the SL-System, uniquely combining the two worlds of photography and videography. From the beginning, Leica has focused on partnering with its users and the photographic community to ensure that their products achieve exceptional standards. The result is a

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Nikon Press Release

Nikon Corporation (President: Toshikazu Madate, Minato-ku, Tokyo) announced today that it has entered into an agreement with James Jannard, founder of RED.com, LLC (President: Jarred Land, California, hereinafter referred to as "RED"), a U.S.-based company that develops, manufactures, sells, and services professional cinema cameras, and Jarred Land, the current president. Subject to the satisfaction of various closing conditions, the Company entered into an equity transfer agreement that included the acquisition of all of RED's interests, and agreed to make RED a subsidiary of the Company.

Since its founding in 2005, RED has been engaged in professional cinema cameras used for filming movies and commercials. The company has released a number of market-leading products for cinema cameras, including the development of digital cinema cameras such as the RED ONE 4K with its proprietary RAW compression technology and the state-of-the-art V-RAPTOR [X]. RED's products have been selected for numerous Hollywood productions, including Academy Award winners, and have been praised by directors and cinematographers around the world for their innovation and image quality.

With this acquisition, the strengths of Nikon, which has high reliability in product development, knowledge of image processing technology, user interface, optical technology, etc., and RED, which has cultivated know-how in cinema cameras, including proprietary image compression technology and color science, will be integrated, enabling the development of distinctive products for professional video equipment. While making the most of the business foundations and networks of both companies, we aim to develop the professional video market, which is expected to expand in the future.

Both parties agreed on the desire to be close to customers and provide an emotional experience that exceeded their expectations, and this agreement was reached. Nikon will continue to contribute to the development of visual culture in the field of moving images, with the aim of further expanding the possibilities of visual expression.

RED Press Release

RED Digital Cinema Announces it will be Acquired by Nikon Corporation

HOLLYWOOD (March 6, 2024) – In a landmark move, RED Digital Cinema (RED.com, LLC), is excited to announce it will be acquired by Nikon Corporation (Nikon). The agreement with Nikon, reached with RED’s Founder Jim Jannard and President Jarred Land, signifies a new era of innovation and excellence in the professional filmmaking sector.

This strategic partnership brings together Nikon’s extensive history and expertise in product development, know-how in image processing, as well as optical technology and user interface, with RED’s revolutionary digital cinema cameras and award-winning technologies.

For over 17 years, RED has been at the forefront of digital cinema, introducing industry-defining products such as the original RED ONE 4K to the cutting-edge 8K V-RAPTOR X, all powered by RED’s proprietary REDCODE RAW compression. RED’s contributions to the film industry earned a Scientific and Technical Academy Award®, and their cameras have been used on Oscar®-winning films. RED is the choice for numerous Hollywood productions and is celebrated by directors and cinematographers worldwide for its commitment to innovation and image quality optimized for the highest levels of filmmaking, documentaries, commercials and video production.

This acquisition marks a significant milestone for Nikon, melding its rich heritage in professional and consumer imaging with RED’s innovative prowess. Together, Nikon and RED are poised to redefine the professional digital cinema camera market, promising an exciting future of product development that will continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in film and video production.

Stay tuned for more updates as Nikon and RED embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of cinema technology.

hi friends ,
just bought nice condition used Tamron 85mm F1.8 lens for my Canon EOS R ...

after using some days, i found that most of all photos are Back Focused results..

samples attached ..we can see that focus shifted behind eyes near by ear or something..in normal view , it seemed correct focus.. but zoom it and see

just now noticed that Tap In Console available for lens that we can update Firmware and microadjust AF ..

does it will reslove / works the Back Auto Focus issues in EOS R?

does this problem is lens related or Sensor related ?

please help

thanks

suresh babu

Please add your spring 2024 impressions here.

We are expecting that the Canon EOS R5 Mark II will be announced before the end of April with availability coming a few months later. We don’t have a solid date, but we have been told that Canon has sent out some NDAs to a certain segment. We have pieced together a specifications list of

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Just noticed that I have something inside my R5 viewfinder. Any opinions on what this is? (Ignore the countless micro scratches on the outside and dust around the edges, yeesh!) I guess I'm mainly looking for the reassurance to not freak out about it. Even if it is fungus, from what I have read about fungus in camera equipment, it can't really "spread" between cameras and lenses, but rather it's pretty much present everywhere at all times, and it's just waiting for a good environment (moist) to be able to actually take hold and grow? Thanks.

https://petapixel.com/2024/03/01/ca...mera-is-high-res-enough-for-apple-vision-pro/

A Canon exec was quoted as saying “In order to reproduce video for Vision Pro, you need to have at least 100 megapixels,”
The Vision Pro has a combined resolution of about 23MPix. I guess this must be for matching the resolution of the Vision Pro for a 180* video.
He later says “So at the moment, we can’t cater to that level of a requirement. But what I presume what companies who will be providing images for the Vision Pro will be required to have 100-megapixels with 60 frames per second,”
Could this be a hint at specs of an upcoming r5s?

Did I miss the news on this site? It appears that the 6D II is no longer in production. I wonder how much longer the 90D and the other DSLR cameras will survive?

When I checked my EF 100-400L II pictures shot yesterday, I had the ugly surprise that they were not as sharp as usual.
I first didn't understand why.
So, I re-calibrated the AFMA, but there was no change, T & W remained unchanged. Since most pictures were shot stabilized, also at short shutter times, I kept wondering.
Until I remembered that the only real change was having added a filter to the lens (B+W Clear filter MRC nano T-Pro).
After removal, sharpness was restored!
Has somebody else experienced the same with a similar highest quality filter?

Canon without any announcement has added version 3 of the ST-E3-RT transmitter to Canon USA other retailers. It is now available for pre-order from various shops including B&H Photovideo for $299.00 From Canon; The Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT (Ver.3) provides continued support of Canon camera’s that feature a standard hot shoe (not compatible with multi-function shoe

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Phototrend, a French internet publication interviewed Canon’s executives. Canon said a lot on a wide-ranging bunch of subjects. I’m just going to report and let you come to your conclusions. Canon mentioned that they hold a 48% market share globally but stated that it’s impossible to determine what their full-frame market share is, and that

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I am shooting for a few days the Olympic Surfing Trails in Puerto Rico. Not on assignment, just like to shoot surfing.

Canon Virginia dismissed 60 employees at its Newport News, VA, facility on February 26, 2024, and conducted further layoffs on February 27, though the number of additional layoffs is currently being finalised. Canon Virginia, Inc. located in Newport News, Virginia is a manufacturer for Canon’s office and consumer products. Our innovative and efficient production methods

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