Hi all,
My camera is the mark5dIII.
A few weeks ago I noticed a red (hot) pixel. I searched on the net and found a way to remove it. I used the manual sensor cleaning option and it worked. I enabled the automatic sensor cleaning option, but now, when I turn on the camera I have to wait for about 8-10 seconds, then the sensor cleaning starts and then it is possible to use the camera (liev view etc.).
Before the red pixel issue I turned on the camera and I could immediately use all functions. As always, when I turn off the camera the sensor cleaning starts again. That's all right of course.
Is it working the same way with your camera?

So its no great secret i'm not the worlds biggest fan of crop sensors...

but the EOS-M is a great little camera to support my 5Dmk3 for various things and means no lens changing

so looking at the specs of the 7D2 I am actually pretty excited about this
well not excited enough to buy it bleeding edge but say in a year or so when prices drop and bargains are around or sales i am definately interested in picking one up to use on my tamron 150-600

I have pretty high expectations for the new AF system given how great the 5Dmk3 and 1DX AF systems are

but all I read are posts about people crying that its not what they wanted.

so anyone else excited about the potential for this new camera?

I posted this in a thread about the 50A, but figured I'd start a new thread in case others are experiencing this particular issue. My first two copies of the Sigma 35A were so far off that I had to return them; I used both FoCal and the dock to calibrate them, but they couldn't even focus properly with center point and a focus target with camera mounted on a tripod.

My third copy is much better. I was able to use the dock along with FoCal to get it consistent using center-point focus, though it did need large adjustments (something like +9, +5, +4, +3 IIRC).

However, when using outer focus points, it's ridiculously off. It will focus on an object a foot in front of what I'm actually focusing on—it's not even close. For example, I took some shots of my daughter sitting on the couch holding a friend's newborn on her lap. Even though I was focusing on my daughter's eyes (with a cross-focus point a little left and above center), the lens decided to focus on the baby's face... which was a good 8-10" in front of my daughter's eyes, and at least 12-16" below.

Does anyone else have this problem?

Like everyone else, I am blown away by the sharpness and clarity of the 35A when it hits. But being forced to use the center focus point in order to get those results is a dealbreaker. 90% of the pictures I take are of people that are moving. Focus and recompose is not an option.

I'm thinking of picking up the Canon 35/2 IS. I'd miss the extra stop of light (because I mostly photograph moving subjects), but it doesn't matter how sharp a lens is in theory if it can't focus accurately in real-world situations.

http://photorumors.com/2014/09/20/canon-is-considering-a-new-mount-system/#more-62364

Maybe a new future mirrorless system that tries to find a good balance between size and iq. Quite interesting rumor. If Canon would release a new mount system, they would probably not maintain all those they have now (likely EF-M).

Hello,
A video I made with a Canon 5D markIII, Raw mode with magic lantern.
Lens Canon EF USM 50 mm f/1.4
Color Grading: Davinci Resolve

http://vimeo.com/92096114

Thx.

The reason I ask the question. Before digital, the various manufacturers made their respective bodies and lenses while the film was made by someone totally unrelated to their company. The things that set one camera manufacturer apart from another was the build quality of their bodies, ie: ruggedness, sophistication and their lens construction, ie: build quality, optical quality.

They all used the same "imaging device" if you will. It was called film. It could be made by one of several different manufacturers, Kodak, Agfa, Fuji, Ilford, etc., all with their own image characteristics. One film stock could be used to compare the quality of one lens vs another. One body vs another.

So why is it important that Canon even make its own imaging sensor? Nikon tried then decided not to. They gave up on the the sensor race. They didn't have the size company with the deep pockets Canon had. Now, Canon should just buy them from Sony like Nikon and let the sensor wars become the body and lens wars again. I don't think Canon has the deep pockets or research capabilities Sony has for the long haul.

I like to know if you keep all your lens boxes? I can imagine that it's useful to keep the camera box , but do you keep all the other boxes too?
Keep in mind that I am a minimalist

According to kamera-express dot nl the new EF 400mm f/4.0 DO IS II USM would NOT be suitable for a converter
I cannot believe this...
Can anyone confirm a Yes or No to this?

I am about about to upgrade from my Canon T2i to the 7D Mark II. I consider myself an enthusiast trying to make the move to pro. I decided that with my 7D Mark II purchase I would buy my first Canon L lens. The plan is to be an all purpose photographer doing weddings and other events.

Which of the following lenses would you get?

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Standard Zoom Lens

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-24-70mm-2-8L-Standard-Zoom/dp/B0076BNK30/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

Thanks for your input.
or

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM Telephoto Zoom Lens

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-70-200mm-2-8L-Telephoto-Cameras/dp/B0033PRWSW/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

Sure the low ISO DR is weak for this day and age (although banding is fixed which is very nice) and the video quality.... but just focus on the what the 7D series is most about and what matter most of all for it- a small body with speed, AF, reach and the 7D2, assuming the AF works as well as assumed, seems to hit out of the park and would certainly appear to be the best such option in existence. As far as speed AF it appears to be all out, close for metering (although lacking spot linked to AF point for some reason), and 10fps is very good speed and the UI is quick and great. Grand slam at it's core.

(the worrisome things about it are more worrisome for other lines, it still leaves (some good number of) us fearing the 5D4 may once again have a non-Exmor-level sensor and crippled video quality and usability)

I've waited long enough for the 24-70 f/2.8 IS. It either isn't coming out, or isn't coming out any time soon IMO.

So, the 24-70 II is the next best thing. The 24-105 and 24-70 f/4 IS don't do it for me. What can I say? I'm a max aperture nut I guess.

I still find the MAP price high though, even post price-drop. I'm inclined to try CPW's street price connection, but as I understand it, you can't know who you're dealing with until you've initiated a sale.

B&H apparently is now selling at MAP. Prior to the price drop when I'd call and ask what they could do on lens X, they'd quote me a reasonable price. Now they quote me MAP. If I want MAP, I can drive 2 miles to Best Buy and have the added convenience of being able to swap out the lens in 20 minutes if there's anything wrong with it.

So, how many folks here have used CPW's street price connection system, and did it work out well? I would only complete a transaction with an authorized dealer for warranty purposes.

What would a fair value be for a used white-box 24-105 lens that is in like new condition with very little use?

Considering they sell in the $600-$700 range new (white-box), I'm thinking $400 or less?

Hope some of you guys can answer this question.

I will like to get the most crisp pictures with state of the art lens when I get my new 7D2.

Will it be okay to put a EF 24-105 F4L IS USM on a EOS 7D mark II?
Can there be any problems with corners etc. using the EF 24-105 F4L IS USM on a crop camera?

Thx

What would you like to see in a future firmware update as an global add-on? I'm not talking ML here!!

I would like to see:
- An intervalometer
- The possibility to use the LED at the front of the camera grip as a Focus Assist LED

Here in Paris, Objectif Bastille announces it for the end of october for 1795 €

http://www.objectif-bastille.com/epages/ObjectifBastille.sf/fr_FR/?ObjectPath=/Shops/objectifbastille/Products/71334

I’m interested in a second body to compliment my 5D MK III. I mostly shoot candids, portraits, my grandson in the park and his T-ball and soccer games. The 5D MK III has done really well and I rented a canon 1.4 III extender and will try out this weekend.

The reason I’m interested in the 70D or 7D MK II for my second body are.
The extra reach and video auto focus.

70D advantages
Touch Screen
Articulated Screen
Price

7D MK II advantages
Ergonomics (similar to 5D MK III)
65 Focus Points
10 FPS
Weather Proof
Headphone Port
Viewfinder coverage, 100%

I’m leaning towards the 7D MK II, but I’d like to hear your feedback and suggestions.

Which one would/will you buy or would you buy?

You asked for info regarding the latest interchangeable lens camera market. Thom Hogan has done the job for you:

http://www.dslrbodies.com/newsviews/interchangeable-lens-market.html

"So I went back to Canon and Nikon’s recent published numbers and the CIPA shipment numbers for 2014 so far and plugged them into a spreadsheet with Sony’s claims and an assumption about Sony’s DSLR sales (which they didn’t disclose). What I came up with was a range of values that went like this:

Canon — 38 to 40%
Nikon — 33 to 35%
Sony — 12 to 14%

...But, overall, it looks to me that we’re still locked into the same basic pattern for unit volume in interchangeable lens cameras that we’ve had since the early 90’s: Canon leading, Nikon following, and Sony (originally Minolta) trailing. At the moment, there’s nothing appearing from any of the three that seems to be going to alter that any time soon."

Anyone know a place? I'd prefer a Schneider 2.8/50 PC but a Canon 24 TS is probably useable.

Jim

Bloggers, reviewers, forum members have all in the last year or so moved away from Canon vs Nikon exclusive debates to now include Sony, Panasonic, Samsung, Sigma and Fujitsu as viable alternatives.

I have experienced this sway of sentiment before. In gaming, we had Sega vs Nintendo. Today it's Sony vs Microsoft. We had Nokia in the mobile phone segment. Not only usurped from their throne but taken over by a competitor. Sony dominated the CRT television market. Since the advent of flat panel screens and Samsung's total domination of the segment, whispers from Japan recently indicated that Sony may actually walk away from making screens altogether.

These companies stood head and shoulders above their rivals and their brands were household names, synonymous with the products they plied.

Quickly, very quickly it changed. Why? Well, one of two things in my opinion. Sega and Nintendo wanted to cater for a hardcore market, who was dwarfed by the sheer volume of the average consumer who wanted a console. Nokia wore blinkers and were oblivious to the huge strides made by newcomers to the market. They also decided to give their users what they felt the users wanted.

The rest is history.

Let's turn to Canon and Nikon. Combined, owning well over 90% of the photography market worldwide. Two years back, a newbie wanted advise on which camera or photography system to buy, there was uniform advise; go with either Canon or Nikon.

Today, that is no longer the case.

I watched a fair number of video previews on the 7Dii, read some more reviews as well as every 7Dii post here at Canon Rumors. There are grumblings regarding the sensor, the video capability and value-for-money proposition of the 7Dii vs the competition.
And no, the competition named is no longer by default Nikon as Samsung, Sony, Panasonic are all mentioned frequently. And judging purely on the massive strides they've taken recently, they have certainly earned a place in these conversations.

A company like Sony has Zeiss in their stable. If Zeiss was to release 4 compelling lenses per year until 2014 and Sony as a company enhances their overall system with flash units etc, could they be sitting at #1 photography brand in 2020?

There are other competitors too. If Sigma do start releasing their own bodies, bodies who speak the exact language their lenses do and thereby mitigate the AF issues associated with their wares on Canon and Nikon, what then?

This is not a topic about the 7Dii, this is about what could potentially happen in 2020. Funny enough, if there is one of either Canon or Nikon to slip out of the top 5, I somehow sense it will be Canon. Nikon's over all appeal just seems that bit more attractive.

You guys agree or disagree with anything I've said up there? Is it possible that the other brands could build up superior systems in 5 years?

Or is this a case of it's easier to go from 0-100mph than it is to go from 100-200mph.

Would love to hear some opinions on this.

I'm not an Apple guy or a fan of phone photography but I thought this was a good review and certainly shows what can be done with a modest tool in the right hands (and in an amazing location...):

http://austinmann.com/trek/iphone-6-plus-camera-review-iceland

Sony seems on a roll with video cameras:

1. The A7s ... a tiny FF low-light monster that can do 4K with a recorder, and almost fit in your pocket.

2. The Upcoming PXW-X70 which seems to beat Canons new XF200 on every spec, and adds goodies like HD-SDI, full size HDMI, wifi control and more ... for $1200 less!

3. The upcoming PXW-FS7 which seems set to clobber the C300 in every way at nearly half the price. Reviewers are saying that this camera will even compete against Sony's own very expensive, and much larger, F5 and F55 cameras.

Can Canon afford to wait? Or will Sony eat their cinema lunch? What do you think Canon will offer against these formidable Sony cams?

In speaking with a Pro Products Specialist at a large, well-known photo outlet in NYC this morning, I was told that they suspected an announcement on the 5D Mark IV would be made in January/February 2015. Hopefully this is not just wishful thinking, but a rumor still...!
Regards

Will the 6D Mark-II be a response to the D750 much like the 6D was a response to the D600. As the 6D is Canon's budget FF camera it is possibly due for an update. By giving it a 70D form factor it would provide even more differentiation from the 5D line from an ergonomics perspective. What would you think are some potential specs that will keep it relevant for the next two years?

18-22MP DPAF, 6fps
41pt AF system
Pop-up flash
Articulated touch LCD
1080@60p, 4K@24p
Mic-in + Headphone-out
Built-in Wifi & GPS

It seems it has become clear why the 70d doesn't have gps: The superior 7d doesn't have wifi (supposedly because of the full-metal jacket) and we wouldn't have a inferior model to have better specs, would we ...

So after so many threads about the benefits of built-in gps vs. an external tagger and eye-fi vs. idiosyncratic built-in wifi implementation, I think it's time for a poll! Are you the gps- or wifi type of photog?