Canon 7D II or 6D

Now that the new 7D II specs have been released...

Should I go with the 6D or the 7DII, I know the one difference is the 6D is full frame. How will the new 7D II do with taking portraits and everyday shooting? Lighting ? I hear the 6D is great with low lighting.

And is there really a HUGE difference from full frame to crop?

Thanks

Time wasted... re: 7D Mark II

Now that the 7D Mark II has been announced and we know all the specs and pricing, do any of you look back on the countless threads and posts that you read and/or wrote as time wasted?

What could YOU have done with the cumulative minutes, hours, days, or even WEEKS you spent over the last few years reading/writing about what the 7D Mark II was supposed to be, what you thought it should or shouldn't be, what a "serious photographer" (absolute DUMBEST term ever) would require of it, what would cause Canon, Inc to implode immediately if it were, what would cause you to sell all of your gear, swear off photography, and move to Namibia if it were?

Yes, I am fully aware of the irony of this post - no need to point it out. The purpose of this post is to help us all to remember that whatever we say, whatever we think, whatever we want, shout about, get enraged over, etc., doesn't actually matter. Companies are going to do what they're going to do without our input and ESPECIALLY without our knowledge. Let's be honest, if our input mattered, we wouldn't be on this forum - we'd be hanging out with Canon R&D. So, don't take things so seriously. Just lighten up and enjoy PHOTOGRAPHY and leave the speculation and bickering to those with nothing better to do.

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Scott Kelby's Promo Videos

Today on his blog (scottkelby.com), Scott released two short videos promoting and giving an overview of the 7DII and the G7X. Obviously they are sponsored and encouraged by Canon and meant to be used almost like an advertisement, but they're interesting videos nonetheless.

G7X: http://scottkelby.com/2014/canon-releases-a-hot-little-point-and-shoot-could-this-be-the-perfect-2nd-camera/

7D Mark II: http://scottkelby.com/2014/canon-announces-the-eos-7d-mark-ii-today-sports-and-wildlife-photographers-hold-on-to-your-hats-ya-know-if-we-actually-wore-hats/

Video Review: Canon EOS 7D Mark II

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<p>Below is a video review of the Canon EOS 7D Mark II done by Untitlted Film Works in Australia. See them on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/untitledfilmworks" target="_blank">Facebook here</a></p>
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<p><strong>Canon EOS 7D Mark II $1799: <a style="color: #900000;" href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1081808-REG/canon_9128b002_eos_7d_mark_ii.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">B&H Photo</a> | <a style="color: #900000;" href="http://www.adorama.com/ICA7DM2.html?KBID=64393" target="_blank">Adorama</a> | <a style="color: #900000;" href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NEWZDRG/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00NEWZDRG&linkCode=as2&tag=canorumo-20&linkId=4IHYPE3ZKJN5VL4X" target="_blank">Amazon</a> | <a style="color: #900000;" href="http://www.cameracanada.com/enet-cart/product.asp?pid=7dmarkii" target="_blank">Camera Canada</a></strong></p>
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Official: Canon PowerShot SX60 HS

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<p>Craters on the moon, wildlife from afar, your child’s face on a crowded school stage… the PowerShot SX60 HS camera gives you the reach to capture it all. The camera’s astonishing 65x Optical Zoom (21mm–1365mm) Wide-Angle Lens with Optical Image Stabilizer combines tremendous flexibility with portable ease. Capture close-ups, wide shots and everything in between with beautiful quality thanks to a 16.1 Megapixel* High-Sensitivity CMOS Sensor and Canon’s latest DIGIC 6 Image Processor that together create the Canon HS SYSTEM for excellent low-light performance. Advanced technology including Zoom Framing Assist and Intelligent IS help you track and capture clear, steady long shots. Shoot realistic 1080p Full HD video recorded at 60p. USM and VCM technology help ensure fast, silent zooming and focus during recording, and, in a first for a PowerShot model, you can attach an optional external microphone. And quickly share everything you capture: the PowerShot SX60 HS is Wi-Fi®**- and NFC-enabled*** with an easy Mobile Device Connect button.</p>
<p><strong>Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Features</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>65x Optical Zoom (21–1365mm) Wide Angle Lens with Optical Image Stabilizer for outstanding optical performance and versatility for both close-ups and wide shots.</li>
<li>16.1 Megapixel* High Sensitivity CMOS Sensor combined with the DiG!C 6 Image Processor creates the Canon HS SYSTEM, which helps to provide excellent low-light performance.</li>
<li>Capture stunning 1080p/60p Full HD video in MP4 format with a dedicated movie button, fast and silent zoom, and focus while shooting thanks to USM and VCM. The PowerShot SX60 HS is also the first PowerShot model with external microphone input capability.</li>
<li>For easy Wi-Fi® connectivity**, built-in NFC (Near Field Communication) allows quick and simple pairing to a compatible Android™ device***.</li>
<li>Intelligent IS automatically chooses from eight different modes to optimize image stabilization for virtually shake-free images in a wide variety of conditions.</li>
<li>Zoom Framing Assist makes it easy to track and capture subjects while using the extreme telephoto. With this advanced feature, your camera will automatically zoom in or out while following the movement of your subject and help ensure it remains in focus.</li>
<li>High Speed AF greatly improves focus speed so you can capture every shot with ease. Paired with continuous shooting speeds of up to 6.4 fps and the removal of buffer time, you can get your best shot in full resolution.</li>
<li>Bright 3.0-inch Vari-angle LCD with 922,000 dots for shooting at a variety of angles, plus an Electronic Viewfinder with 922,000 dots.</li>
<li>Additional Features</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Preorder the Canon PowerShot SX60 HS $549: <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1080919-REG/canon_9543b001_powershot_sx60_hs_digital.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">B&H Photo</a> | <a href="http://www.adorama.com/ICASX60.html?KBID=64393" target="_blank">Adorama</a> | Amazon</strong></p>
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Official: Canon PowerShot G7 X

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<p>The PowerShot G7 X is a premium high-performance camera that puts exciting and impressive capabilities in a sophisticated, compact package. It starts with the sensor: a large and light-grabbing 1.0-inch, 20.2 Megapixel* High-Sensitivity CMOS sensor powered by Canon’s latest generation DIGIC 6 Image Processor for beautifully rendered low-light photography up to ISO 12800. The IS lens is a f/1.8 (W)–f/2.8 (T) that puts more in your frame while staying bright to the maximum 4.2x Optical Zoom (24mm–100mm), with a 9-blade circular aperture diaphragm for artistic background blur, and a minimum focus range of just 5cm for precise macro shooting. Wi-Fi®**- and NFC-enabled***, the PowerShot G7 X is selfie-ready with a high-resolution multi-angle capacitive 3.0-inch touch panel LCD. Shooting is a joy with High-Speed AF (0.14 sec.), 31 AF points, full-resolution continuous shooting up to 6.5 fps and 1080p/60p HD video. Designed to provide stellar images, the PowerShot G7 X is a compact digital camera powered to inspire your most impressive photography. And it delivers.</p>
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<p><strong>Canon PowerShot G7 X Features</strong></p>
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<li>New 1.0-inch, 20.2 Megapixel* High-Sensitivity CMOS sensor combined with Canon’s powerful DIGIC 6 Image Processor creates the Canon HS SYSTEM for outstanding low-light performance up to ISO 12800, enhanced image quality, and fast operation.</li>
<li>A bright f/1.8 (W) – f/2.8 (T), 4.2x Optical Zoom (24mm–100mm), 9-blade iris diaphragm and IS equipped lens enables you to capture more in your frame, and is ideal for low-light conditions or using shallow depth-of-field for dramatic, soft backgrounds. Focus range starts at 2.0 in. for Macro and 1.3 ft. for Tele.</li>
<li>Selfie-ready multi-angle capacitive 3.0″ touch panel LCD with a screen resolution of 1,040K dots for a sharp, clear display and easy operation and sharing.</li>
<li>High-Speed AF (0.14 sec.) greatly improves focus speed. 31 AF points provide an expanded and more accurate focus area. Paired with continuous shooting speeds of up to 6.5 fps and the removal of buffer time, you can get your best shot in full resolution.</li>
<li>For easy Wi-Fi® connectivity**, built-in NFC (Near Field Communication) allows quick and simple pairing to a compatible Android™ device***.</li>
<li>Capture stunning 1080p/60p Full HD video for lifelike images and convenient playback on an HDTV via the HDMI output. Record at up to 60 frames per second for even more detailed, superb results in MP4 format.</li>
<li>Intelligent IS automatically chooses from eight different modes to optimize image stabilization for virtually shake-free images in a wide variety of conditions.</li>
<li>Convenient control ring, exposure dial, and mode dial provide intuitive manual adjustment.</li>
<li>Shoot breathtaking images and video of the stars with Star Mode designed to better capture the brilliance and wonder of the night sky.</li>
</ul>
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<p><strong>Canon PowerShot G7 X $699: <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1080917-REG/canon_9546b001_powershot_g7_x_digital.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">B&H Photo</a> | <a href="http://www.adorama.com/ICAG7X.html?KBID=64393" target="_blank">Adorama</a> | Amazon</strong></p>
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Official: Canon EOS 7D Mark II

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<p>The Canon EOS 7D Mark II digital SLR camera is designed to meet the demands of photographers and videographers who want a camera that can provide a wide range of artistic opportunities. With a winning combination of cutting-edge operations and a robust, ergonomic design, it is optimized to make even the most challenging photography simple and easy. The EOS 7D Mark II features a refined APS-C sized 20.2 Megapixel CMOS sensor with Dual DIGIC 6 Image Processors for gorgeous imagery. It shoots up to 10 frames per second at ISOs ranging from 100–16000 (expandable to H1: 25600, H2: 51200), has a 65-point* all cross-type AF system and features Canon’s amazing Dual Pixel CMOS AF for brilliant Live-View AF. It has dual card slots for both CF and SD cards, USB 3.0 connectivity and even has built-in GPS** for easy location tagging, automatically. Compatible with an ever-expanding collection of EF and EF-S lenses plus a host of EOS accessories, the EOS 7D Mark II is an ideal tool for creative and ambitious photography.</p>
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<p><strong>Canon EOS 7D Mark II Features</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>20.2 Megapixel CMOS (APS-C) sensor and ISO 100–16000 (expandable to H1: 25600, H2: 51200) for reduced noise at high ISOs and high performance Dual DIGIC 6 Image Processors for outstanding image quality and processing speed.</li>
<li>High speed continuous shooting up to 10.0 fps allows you to capture fast action.</li>
<li>65-point* all cross-type AF system for high-performance, accurate subject tracking with EV -3 sensitivity (center point) for focusing in extreme low-light conditions.</li>
<li>Canon’s innovative Dual Pixel CMOS AF enables you to shoot video like a camcorder with smooth, fast, and accurate autofocus and lets you enjoy instant and precise autofocus even when shooting stills.</li>
<li>Stunning Full HD video with Custom Movie Servo AF (speed and sensitivity) for continuous focus tracking of moving subjects, multiple frame rates including Full HD recording at 60p in MOV and MP4 formats and uncompressed HDMI out.</li>
<li>Intelligent Viewfinder II provides approximately 100% field of view for shooting ease.</li>
<li>Improved custom controls and built-in intervalometer and bulb timer for expanded creativity.</li>
<li>Magnesium alloy body with shutter durability up to 200,000 cycles and enhanced dust and weather resistance.</li>
<li>EOS Scene Detection System features a new 150,000-pixel/RGB+IR metering sensor for improved precision.</li>
<li>Built-in GPS** Receiver provides a digital compass, records location information (longitude, latitude, elevation and universal coordinated time (UTC)) as EXIF information for geotagging images when shooting.</li>
<li>3.0-inch Clear View II LCD monitor (approximately 1,040,000 dots) for bright and clear viewing.</li>
<li>Additional Features</li>
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<p><strong>20.2 Megapixel CMOS (APS-C) sensor and ISO 100–16000</strong>

The EOS 7D Mark II has a newly designed 20.2 Megapixel sensor that delivers high-resolution image files with stunning detail and impressive clarity. Optimized for low-light shooting, the EOS 7D Mark II’s sensor captures images at up to ISO 16000 (expandable to H1: 25600, H2: 51200) with remarkably low noise, thanks to its improved, higher sensitivity design. Phenomenal for stills, the EOS 7D Mark II’s sensor is equally up to the task for movies, delivering Full HD capture even at rates of up to 60p.</p>
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<p><strong>Dual DIGIC 6 Image Processors</strong>

The EOS 7D Mark II’s sensor works seamlessly with its Dual DIGIC 6 Image Processors for advanced image processing across the board. These image processors help the EOS 7D Mark II capture up to 1090 JPEG, 31 RAW, and 19 RAW + JPEG shots in a single burst for amazing action photography. Further, they enable the camera’s powerful image processing on-the-fly: lens aberration, variances in peripheral illumination and image distortion can all be corrected in real time thanks to the EOS 7D Mark II’s Dual DIGIC 6 Image Processors.</p>
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<p><strong>High speed continuous shooting up to 10.0 fps allows you to capture fast action</strong>

With a new, rugged shutter designed for 200,000 cycles, the EOS 7D Mark II can shoot up to 10 frames per second to capture all the action. With super quick AF and exposure systems complementing the shutter’s 55 msec shutter release time lag, the EOS 7D Mark II is tailored to meet and even exceed the speed of the action. Refined mechanics like a newly designed, more efficient shutter-drive motor and a vibration dampened mirror drive mean impressive performance for high caliber image quality, fast.</p>
<p><strong>Sophisticated Mirror Control System</strong>

The EOS 7D Mark II camera employs an advanced mirror vibration control technology that enables the camera to support its speedy, continuous shooting capabilities while ensuring great image quality. The system uses a motor to help reduce the vibrations caused by high-speed shooting. By reducing the vibrations, the camera can achieve accurate and precise autofocus to provide steady and clear action shots at up to 10.0 frames per second.</p>
<p><strong>65-point* all cross-type AF system for high-performance, accurate subject tracking with EV -3 sensitivity (center point) for </strong><strong>focusing in extreme low-light conditions</strong>

An EOS first, the EOS 7D Mark II features 65 all cross-type AF points* for high precision AF at remarkable speed. Cross-type AF points ensure stable AF that is not influenced by the subject’s shape or color. On the EOS 7D Mark II, the AF points are spread over a wide area of the frame, enabling faster AF, wherever the subject lies. With a central dual cross-type AF point of f/2.8, AF is enhanced with lenses faster than f/2.8. And thanks to this new system, AF is possible even in dim lighting as low as EV-3.</p>
<p><strong>Canon’s innovative Dual Pixel CMOS AF enables you to shoot video like a camcorder with smooth, fast, and accurate autofocus </strong><strong>and lets you enjoy instant and precise autofocus even when shooting stills </strong>

The EOS 7D Mark II features Canon’s revolutionary Dual Pixel CMOS AF, a milestone in AF speed and accuracy that unlocks the potential of Live View shooting. This advanced technology has truly changed what is possible with a DSLR camera. Dual Pixel CMOS AF involves a sophisticated rethinking of the CMOS sensor. Traditionally, image sensors have one photodiode per pixel for recording, but the CMOS sensor on the EOS 7D Mark II has two photodiodes per pixel, 40 million in total, enabling each pixel on the sensor to both perform phase-difference detection autofocus and capture light. With phase-difference detection AF, autofocus is achieved quickly and easily on the camera. This unique AF system enables autofocus on approximately 80% of the image plane, vertically and horizontally, and helps ensure virtually no loss in image quality.</p>
<p><strong>Stunning Full HD video with custom Movie Servo AF (speed and sensitivity) for continuous focus tracking of moving subjects, </strong>

<strong>multiple frame rates including Full HD recording at 60p in MOV and MP4 formats and uncompressed HDMI out</strong>

While offering performance improvements across the board for still photography, the EOS 7D Mark II is also an incredibly capable HD movie camera. Taking advantage of its Dual Pixel CMOS AF capabilities, the EOS 7D Mark II has customizable Movie Servo AF options: not only can AF location be defined, AF speed and tracking intervals can be specified too, for fluid, smooth focus transitions. The EOS 7D Mark II delivers refined and detailed image quality with Full HD 60P recording at ISO values up to 16000, has an HDMI output and records to both SD and CF cards for versatility and security during important shoots.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/7d22.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-17288" src="http://www.canonrumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/7d22.jpg" alt="7d22" width="500" height="334" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Intelligent Viewfinder II provides approximately 100% field of view for shooting ease</strong>

The EOS 7D Mark II’s Intelligent Viewfinder II makes it easy to both shoot, change and confirm camera settings and shooting modes all without looking away from the viewfinder. Displaying approximately 100% of the composition, the viewfinder can show settings like shooting mode, exposure level, white balance, drive mode, AF operation, metering mode, recording format, even an electronic level and more. All of this information can be displayed by or superimposed easily over the image for review while shooting, and multiple views are customizable through the EOS 7D Mark II’s simple user interface.</p>
<p><strong>Improved custom controls and built-in intervalometer and bulb timer for expanded creativity</strong>

An EOS first, the EOS 7D Mark II offers time-lapse fixed-point shooting and long exposures without the need for a remote control. The EOS 7D Mark II’s interval timer takes from 1 to 99 shots at preselected intervals, ideal for shooting flowers as they bloom or clouds drifting through the sky. Its built-in bulb timer keeps the shutter open for a designated amount of time, perfect for night photography, or to capture the flow of traffic on a street corner.</p>
<p><strong>Magnesium alloy body with shutter durability up to 200,000 cycles and enhanced dust and weather resistance</strong>

The EOS 7D Mark II is constructed of the highest quality materials, and to exacting standards that ensure unfettered performance at all times. For example, the shutter can shoot at speeds up to 1/8000 sec. for up to 200,000 cycles, the chassis is built of lightweight and rigid magnesium, and the camera’s seals are built to resist water and dust. This combination makes the EOS 7D Mark II ready for almost anything.</p>
<p><strong>EOS Scene Detection System features a new 150,000-pixel RGB+IR Metering Sensor for improved precision</strong>

The EOS 7D Mark II has an amazing iSA Intelligent Subject Analysis system that employs an independent RGB light sensor with approximately 150,000-pixel resolution. This sensor enables Canon’s intelligent Tracking and Recognition system (iTR AF) that detects and tracks subjects, automatically switching the AF point to optimize tracking. With new tracking algorithms tailored to recognize faces and colors, this system serves as a brilliant foundation to the EOS 7D Mark II’s AF system.</p>
<p><strong>Anti-flicker shooting</strong>

The EOS 7D Mark II features a new flicker detection system that not only alerts the user in the viewfinder, but with the camera’s Anti-Flicker Shooting function can compensate for flickering light sources, taking shots only at peak light volume. This feature is useful for minimizing disparities in color and exposure, especially during continuous shooting in sub-optimal lighting situations.</p>
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Official: Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM Pancake

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<p>Incredibly lightweight, the EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM is a fast and versatile lens with advanced AF and superior optics. With a 35mm equivalent focal length of 38mm, it’s appropriate for a variety of purposes. The lens features optimized lens element placement and includes an aspheric element for high image quality from the center of the composition to the corners, and has specialized coatings on the lens elements to reduce ghosting and flare. To ensure excellent color balance, a 7-blade circular aperture provides superb out-of-focus detail. The EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM excels during movie shooting thanks to its STM motor that enables silent and smooth focus tracking (on EOS cameras with Movie Servo AF),  plus a micro stepping drive that keeps aperture changes quiet. The lens also offers full-time manual focus, manual AF adjustment (one-shot AF), and can focus down to a minimum distance of 0.5 ft. (0.16m). Delivering optical brilliance in a lightweight and unobtrusive construction, the EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM is a great fixed-optical length lens for photographers looking to add a travel-friendly option to their collection.</p>
<p><strong>Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 IS STM Specifications</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Wide-angle lens for Canon APS-C cameras (equivalent to 38mm on a full-frame camera) offers an ultra-slim and lightweight design.</li>
<li>Slimmest and lightest lens of the EF-S series (approx. lens width is 0.9 in, or slightly wider than a U.S. nickel).</li>
<li>A stepping motor (STM) supports the Canon EOS Movie Servo AF function to provide smooth and quiet continuous AF during video recording, as well as when shooting photos.</li>
<li>Delivers outstanding image quality and excellent low-light performance.</li>
<li>Aspheric lens element helps you achieve a high level of image quality from the center to the periphery.</li>
<li>Optimized lens arrangement and coating helps minimize ghosting and flare.</li>
<li>Circular aperture (7 blades) delivers beautiful, soft backgrounds.</li>
<li>Aperture mechanism uses micro-stepping drive control for quieter drive.</li>
<li>Full-time manual focus allows manual focus adjustment while in One Shot AF Mode.</li>
<li>Minimum focusing distance of 0.5 ft./0.16 m; maximum magnification of x0.27.</li>
</ul>
<div id="attachment_17330" style="width: 230px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/canon24pancakemtf.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-17330" src="http://www.canonrumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/canon24pancakemtf.jpg" alt="Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 IS STM MTF Chart" width="220" height="233" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 IS STM MTF Chart</p></div>
<p><strong>Preorder the Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM Pancake $149: <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1081812-REG/canon_9522b002_ef_s_24mm_f_2_8_is.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">B&H Photo</a> | <a href="http://www.adorama.com/CA2428SU.html?KBID=64393" target="_blank">Adorama</a> | Amazon</strong></p>
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Official: Canon EF 24-105 f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

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<p>The EF 24–105mm f/3.5–5.6 IS STM lens is the first Canon EF standard zoom lens for full-frame sensor cameras to include a lead screw-type stepping motor (STM) for smooth and quiet AF and tracking while shooting movies or still images. It offers top-notch image quality thanks to two aspheric lenses and a UD lens for sharpness and clarity; optimized lens placement and advanced coatings that reduce ghosting and flare while delivering remarkable color balance; and a 7-blade circular aperture diaphragm that creates gorgeous, soft backgrounds. The lens is compact, has an advanced image stabilization system for up to four stops of compensation, and offers full time manual focus. With full-frame compatibility, outstanding STM AF performance, and covering a popular zoom range, the EF 24–105mm f/3.5–5.6 IS STM is an excellent choice.</p>
<p><strong>Canon EF 24-105 f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Specifications</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>The first standard zoom EF lens for full frame sensor cameras to include a lead screw-type stepping motor (STM).</li>
<li>The focusing mechanism employs an inner focus lens, a stepping motor and lead screw to support the Canon EOS Movie Servo AF function and provide smooth and quiet continuous AF during video recording, as well as when shooting photos.</li>
<li>Optical Image Stabilizer provides up to four shutter speed stops of correction*.</li>
<li>New 7-group zoom optics allows for a conveniently compact design and outstanding optical performance.</li>
<li>Two aspheric lenses plus a UD lens combine to provide high-quality results for both still images and movies.</li>
<li>Circular aperture (7 blades) delivers beautiful, soft backgrounds.</li>
<li>Optimized lenscement and coatings deliver exceptional color balance, while minimizing ghosting and flare.</li>
<li>Inner focusing system, high-speed CPU and improved AF algorithm allow high-speed autofocus.</li>
<li>Full-time manual focus allows manual focus adjustment while in AF Mode.</li>
</ul>
<div id="attachment_17324" style="width: 444px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/24105stmmtf.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-17324" src="http://www.canonrumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/24105stmmtf.jpg" alt="Canon EF 24-105 f/3.5-5.6 IS STM MTF Charts" width="434" height="232" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Canon EF 24-105 f/3.5-5.6 IS STM MTF Charts</p></div>
<p><strong>Preorder the Canon EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM $599: <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1081813-REG/canon_9521b002_ef_24_105mm_f_3_5_5_6_is.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">B&H Photo</a> | <a href="http://www.adorama.com/CA24105SU.html?KBID=64393" target="_blank">Adorama</a> | Amazon</strong></p>
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Official: Canon EF 400mm f/4 DO IS II

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<p>The Canon EF 400mm f/4 DO IS II USM lens delivers brilliant high-speed performance for professionals with minimal glare and superb image quality. Taking advantage of the best in lens technology, it features gapless dual-layer diffractive optical elements for improved diffraction efficiency with reduced flare. These elements are arranged with a large-diameter ground aspheric lens and a UD lens for a new level of sharpness and clarity. New coatings help to reduce ghosting, ensure excellent color balance and reduce fingerprints on the front and rear of the lens.</p>
<p>Professional L-series dust- and water-resistant construction is complemented by impressive performance: a 3 mode Image Stabilization system offers up to four stops of compensation and can even prevent operational errors when the camera is mounted on a tripod. AF stop buttons placed on the front of the lens can automatically stop focusing at any time; full time manual focus ensures complete control no matter the AF mode, and a Power Focus (PF) mode makes for smooth focus transitions when shooting movies. The EF 400mm f/4 DO IS II USM focuses down to 10.8 ft. (3.3 meters), has a 9-blade aperture for pleasing, soft, out-of-focus areas, and is constructed with environmentally friendly lead-free

glass.</p>
<p><strong>Canon EF 400mm f/4 DO IS II Specifications</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Compact, lightweight super telephoto lens that is ideal for sports and wildlife photography.</li>
<li>Newly-developed gapless dual-layer diffractive optical elements deliver improved image quality with reduced flare.</li>
<li>Large diameter ground aspherical lens and UD lens for even greater optical performance.</li>
<li>Optical Image Stabilizer provides up to four shutter speed stops of correction*.</li>
<li>Three image stabilization modes (standard, panning, and during exposure only) provide exceptional results for a wide range of shooting situations.</li>
<li>For greater convenience, Image Stabilizer does not have to be disabled when shooting with a tripod.</li>
<li>AF stop buttons on the front of the lens allow you to stop autofocusing at any point.</li>
<li>Optimized lens placement and coatings deliver exceptional color balance, while minimizing ghosting and flare.</li>
<li>Highly resistant to dust and water, enabling shooting even in harsh conditions.</li>
<li>Circular aperture (9 blades) delivers beautiful, soft backgrounds.</li>
<li>Full-time manual focus allows manual focus adjustment while in AF Mode.</li>
<li>Power Focus mode enables smooth focus shifts essential for filmmaking.</li>
<li>Fluorine coating on front and rear lens surfaces reduces smears and fingerprints.</li>
<li>Minimum focusing distance of 10.8 ft./3.3 m.</li>
</ul>
<div id="attachment_17316" style="width: 459px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/canon400doiiMTF.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-17316" src="http://www.canonrumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/canon400doiiMTF.jpg" alt="Canon EF 400mm f/4 DO IS II MTF Charts" width="449" height="462" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Canon EF 400mm f/4 DO IS II MTF Charts</p></div>
<p><strong>Preorder the Canon EF 400mm f/4 DO IS II $6899: <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1081814-REG/canon_8404b002_ef_400mm_f_4_do.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">B&H Photo</a> | <a href="http://www.adorama.com/CA40042U.html?KBID=64393" target="_blank">Adorama</a> | Amazon</strong></p>
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  • Poll Poll
What telephotos do we own?

What telephotos do you own?

  • 300mm L f/2.8

    Votes: 24 21.6%
  • 300mm L f/4

    Votes: 14 12.6%
  • 400mm L f/2.8

    Votes: 3 2.7%
  • 400mm L f/4

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • 400mm L f/5.6

    Votes: 27 24.3%
  • 500mm L f/4

    Votes: 11 9.9%
  • 600mm L f/4

    Votes: 9 8.1%
  • 800mm L f/5.6

    Votes: 2 1.8%
  • 100-400mm L f/5.6

    Votes: 23 20.7%
  • Tamron 150-600mm

    Votes: 16 14.4%
  • Sigma 150-500mm

    Votes: 3 2.7%
  • Sigma 300-800mm

    Votes: 1 0.9%
  • Sigma 500mm

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • 200-400 L f/4

    Votes: 11 9.9%
  • 70-300 L

    Votes: 31 27.9%

With new telephotos being announced, questions asked about how many telephotos are sold, and the usual arguments about about which are better, it may be interesting to know the numbers and choices of CR members. To keep the options down, I haven't divided into I and II series.

Strange pattern on long exposures

I was doing some night time photograhpy of the northern light the other day, using exposures of 5-20 seconds. In all the images I see this circular riple pattern in the dead center of the images, see attached image (which is a crop of the centre of the original image).

I haven't done any long exposures at night before, so I haven't noticed this previously. Any idea of what it is caused by?

All pictures were taken in RAW with my 7D and 15-85 lens (see signature) on a tripod, exposures of 5-20 seconds at 15 mm, f/3.5, ISO 400-800.

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Can Canon Cinema EOS Keep Up?

So with Photokina going on this week, I can't help but wonder what Canon has planned for the Cinema EOS line, especially after the announcement at IBC about the Sony FS7. I've mainly been doing documentary work the last few years, and the C300 has been one of the most popular cameras I've seen among other documentary shooters, but I think it's quite clear that spec wise it just doesn't hold its own against the newer gen cameras from other companies.

I had been eye balling the C300/500 for a while, but wound up going with the A7s because of the smaller form factor (pretty important at the time as we ran into some trouble trying to get an HPX-250 through customs in India) and cheap 4k ability available next month. No regrets whatsoever there.

I'm a Canon boy at heart, and I would love to stay with them. I was planning on waiting to see what their next line of cinema bodies would bring as I'm not in a rush to buy anything, but the Sony FS7 really started to change my mind. Personally, I just don't see how Canon can match the specs of that camera at that price point, especially after seeing how much of a lack luster upgrade the 7Dmk2 received. Though that may not be a fair comparison between the 7Dmk2 and the next cinema camera, and I know Canon must have been pretty serious to jump into the cinema world as they did, but I just simply feel like they have not shown anywhere near the amount of innovation in order to keep up with other companies in the cinema world. The C100-500 are amazing cameras for what they are, there's no doubting that, but I just keep feel like they continue to be dwarfed by every single new announcement from other companies.

Who knows, they may announce something this week at Photokina and blow us all away, but I truly feel like if they gave us something that was half of a real upgrade with no 4k but added 1080p @ 60fps, I wouldn't be surprised at all.

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