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notapro · Jan 1, 2014

Hello, Everyone.

I thought I noticed a dust spot in a photo. I did a wet cleaning with one swab (VisibleDust green swab, VDust Plus liquid), then took a shot at f/16 with a 50mm f/1.2. Threw it into Photoshop, brought the levels to where "dust stuff" could be seen, and this is what I got. Maybe follow-up cleaning could take care of this? Is shipment to Canon advised?

KBStudio · Jan 1, 2014

Kind of hoping for a new chip that competes with the Sony/Nikon overall quality. Wait or purchase a 5D MIII? Talk here is that Canon will not give us a new camera in 2014. If true, the question is wait til 2015 sometime, or buy a MIII. Have Mark II, access to several Mark III, at work, but need a personal camera update.

I am a working Pro and have personal experience with all Canon chips and several Nikon chips. So, please, no discussion over C versus N. Thanks.

Viggo · Jan 1, 2014

Hi guys!

I have changed the name of my 1dx files in camera too 1dx_****, and I did that the first day I got it, it has worked a year and half alomst, but now, for some reason beyond me all my files are named simply, dx_***. I checked in camera to see if I have bumped or deleted the "1" but no, in camera it still says 1dx_****, I have tried both slots, loads of different memory cards, and when looking at the files in Finder (mac) they are named dx_**** so it isn't Lr that screws up. I deleted the name in camera and wrote it again, it stays 1dx_****, but the files themselves are STILL named dx_****

How is this possible?

**EDIT** I solved it, but leave the topic if anyone else experiences this, I had changed my color space from sRGB to AdobeRGB, and seem to be the cause. Changed it back to sRGB and it still works.

I would still like to know why, and if I can shoot AdobeRGB and still name my files what I want.

macroman1 · Dec 31, 2013

Hi Fellow Canonistas

Happy 2014!
Has anyone on the forum got any experience of the BushHawk shoulder mount? There doesn't seem to be much recent traffic relating to it on any blogs/forums.

As I alluded on another thread, I feel that it should be ideal for tracking fast-moving racing cars at slow shutter speeds. But I have a couple of concerns/queries:
1) What's its maximum load rating (my 1DX/ Sigma 120-300 2.8S weighs almost 12lb in US-speak)?
2) I've seen some mixed reports on the reliability of the shutter release cables/connections - anyone able to confirm/deny?
3) What's their support like? I completed their web query form back in October and got an instant "thanks for your query - we'll get back to you shortly" type response and have heard nothing since. (Have they gone under?)

As a Kiwi, I'm be a long way from any physical support, so need some assurances before committing.

Cheers!
Jim

nda · Dec 31, 2013

some interesting reading

http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2013/12/29/business/29reuters-japan-cameras.html?hp&_r=2&

and

http://translate.google.com/translate?sl=ja&tl=en&js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fbcnranking.jp%2Fnews%2F1312%2F131227_27056.html

unfortunately the last link is translated!!!

Jemlnlx · Dec 31, 2013

Hi everyone...just sharing an experience. The other day I was shooting around a relative's house and I noticed the the rear joystick had popped off. After a few frantic minutes, I was able to find it on the floor, near my bag (presumably it came off while taking it out of the bag). I was able to pop it back on and now it functions fine. I even applied a bit of pressure to see if it would come off easily and it held fine. The only issue is that the weather/rubber seal around the button tore. I think the button comes from the factory snapped on just as I re-did it and a little help from the rubber sealing. The tear is not noticeable until very very close inspection. I am sending my camera is for a CPS routine cleaning and will instruct them about this issue and told them to quote me a repair price to replace the seal.

I saw similar topics here: http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php?topic=7959.0
and
http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1183370

I just wanted to share the experience. I will keep everyone posted about my dealings with CPS within the following weeks. Who knows? maybe I can humor you all with an outrageous price quote for a piece of rubber, which consists of tons of labor, much like replacing the head gaskets of an engine. Costs $1000 to put in a $20 gasket....or something...

JumboShrimp · Dec 31, 2013

Just a heads up out there if you still need a last-minute stocking stuffer ... LensAuthority has the biggest Bigma of them all, the Sigma 200-500/2.8, for just under $15,000. See the item under "Specials". Only one available, so better hurry! (PS: Anyone actually used one of these monsters before?)

AlanF · Dec 31, 2013

http://www.businessinsider.com/mirrorless-camera-sales-disappoint-2013-12

Sad stuff

Bohns · Dec 31, 2013

Hello all ! And happy New Year (just 2 hours remain in France to start the New Year…) !

I just booked a 1D mark III to use it as a back-up body for my 5D mark III, especially for wildlife when environmental and climate conditions are bad. But I thought too late that my memory cards might not be compatible for this old venerable camera.
I have CF UDMA7 (1000x, 32 GB and 16 GB), CF UDMA6 (600x, 16 GB) and SDHC class 10 (600x, 32 GB and 16 GB).

Are they compatible ? If not, what shall I buy for CF and SDHC ?

Thank you for your help. I am getting really anxious…

Regards,
Stef.

inge bruland · Dec 31, 2013

I regularly read lens tests in German Photomagazines. They are supposed to be the worlds best. My question is: How can Canon rumors forum tell me that Zeiss 50 mm Makro is a extremely good lens when ColorFoto tell me that the contrast in the corners are so low that the lensquality is below average and do not even get the "Digital Empfohlen" not recommended for digital photograpy. And in addition no autofocus and very expensive???? Only a zeiss 135 mm lens get the very best remarks.

Inge Bruland

R1-7D · Dec 31, 2013

I finally sold my non-IS 70-200 and updated to this amazing piece of glass. So far I am incredibly impressed with the image quality it produces on both my 5D2 and 5D3. I just have a few questions regarding the proper use of some of the switches:

- I have heard in the past that it is not good for a lens to switch from the image stabilization off when the camera is powered on. Does it matter if I switch image stabilization modes from 1 to 2 when the camera is powered up, or should I turn the camera off before I make the switch?

- Another thing I noticed is that there is a slight wiggle, or a bit of movement left and right, when the lens is attached securely to the camera body. Is this normal to expect this slight movement?

Thanks!

beckstoy · Dec 31, 2013

I'm a Wedding Photographer who's used other lenses to photograph rings and then cropped them with good results. However, I think it's time to grab the 100mm f2.8 for this job. What would you all suggest? The 2.8L or is the non-L good enough? Does the L version justify the doubled price? Any other macro lens recommendations? I don't do any other macro photography other than my ring photos, so I'd love ideas.

Thank You in advance!

My current lineup:

5DM3
50mm 1.4
12-24mm
24-105mm f4 (great lens, but not sure why I still have it)
24-70mm mk2
70-200mm f2.8 mk2
135mm f2L

omar · Dec 31, 2013

I've got a Nexus 5
I love it
The camera takes some beautiful pics + videos
ESPECIALLY in low light - with absolutely no grain

Why can't I get the same with my Canon 60D?
Sure I can boost the ISO up to the total max... but it just won't compare with the Nexus 5

What am I missing?

Omar

extremeinstability · Dec 31, 2013

Dang ad on here got me to purchase a quadcopter. Wondering if anyone else on here has used one for photography much. Could be rather fun obviously.

Wondering what the best camera option even is, least for the stills side. Gopro seems best video option but for stills not so much with just JPGs. I gather the phantom copters can lift an eos M but not sure with what lens beyond a pancake in weight. Sort of sucks looking into all the small camera options, knowing next to nothing about all of them.

TWI by Dustin Abbott · Dec 31, 2013

Hello everyone. I have just completed my most recent review of the Tamron 90mm VC Macro lens. This is a great option for someone who doesn't have the money to spend on the Canon 100L Macro. Take a look here if you are interested:

http://www.dustinabbott.net/2013/12/tamron-sp-90mm-f2-8-di-macro-11-vc-usd-review/

There are many, many pictures included along with my typical real world review of the handling, functionality, and performance of the lens. Thanks for looking!

koolman · Dec 31, 2013

Hi,

I currently use a t2i and have no intentions to move to FF in near future. I'm fine with crops.

What I would like to see is a high quality wide to long zoom to rival the new 24-70 L mark 2 for FF. I guess this would mean a mark 2 for the 17-55. The current version is quite old, and could use an upgrade to something more modern, smaller, better build, and improved IQ to match the look and feel of the new L lenses - and the new fuji / tamron/ micro 4/3 lenses flooding the market.

I'm surprised this seems to be a non issue and nobody else brings this up?

thoughts ?

Don Haines · Dec 30, 2013

A friend asked me which one is the best teleconverter and if there is much difference between them. I had to admit that I didn't have a clue... Is there a comparison anywhere of the more popular ones? Canon III, Canon II, Kenco, Sigma, Tamron ?????

kphoto99 · Dec 30, 2013

I was thinking that a FF lens used on crop camera is sharper in the corners because it only sees the centre of the lens.
The lens designers could make a lens that has a much larger image circle (maybe 1.5x the size of FF), this would make the lens' corners sharp at full aperture on a FF camera.

The drawbacks that I see would be the size (thickness and weight) of the lens, but ignoring that why is this approach not taken?

Canon Rumors · Dec 30, 2013

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<p>Justin has completed our review of the Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 lens. The small and much less expensive little brother of the magical (but not perfect) EF 85mm f/1.2L II. I personally love the 85 f/1.8, as it’s light, inexpensive, focuses fast and is optically very good.</p>
<p><strong>Says Justin

</strong><em>“I’ve had a long and difficult time trying to place this lens. I’ve borrowed it, rented it, and used it on and off for almost 3 years. I want to love this lens; I want to tell myself it’s a viable alternative to the 85mm f/1.2L II when that  just simply isn’t true. It lacks the magical “feel” of the images that the 85 1.2L II produces. Of course, “Magic” comes at quite a cost. It’s more of a companion lens, something to accompany a tightly controlled prime kit.”<strong>

</strong></em></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/reviews/review-canon-ef-85mm-f1-8/" target="_blank">Read the full review</a> | <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/12182-USA/Canon_2519A003_85mm_f_1_8_USM_Autofocus.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">EF 85 f/1.8 at B&H Photo</a></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>
<p>[image credit: The-Digital-Picture]</p>

Canon Rumors · Dec 30, 2013

You can discuss our review of the Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 lens here.

surapon · Dec 29, 2013

Yes, Many years ago, When I first get my Big 600 mm Canon Lens, The Fist that I see after open the Brown Paper Box = The Beautiful Canon Lens Box( Please see the Photos), and The Beautiful Canon , original Lens Cap = $ 125 US Dollars, Yes , after the First use of my beautiful 600 mm. Canon Lens,Both of The Original Case and the Original Lens cap are big and Clumsy, I just Pack the Original Lens Case and Original Lens cap in the Brown Box, and Never use them again, Yes, I Get Tenba LL, 600 mm. Lens Bag( 180 US Dollars), and Don Zack 600 mm. Lens Cap( $ 60 US Dollars ), and never look back to the original Case and Cap anymore.
Here is the link of the Great Don Zack Lens cap for most of the Long Tele. Canon Lenses.
http://www.donzecklenscap.com/

Enjoy my complaints.
Surapon

"Smart Design, Great Craftsmanship
Jan 25, 2011 by: Surapon Sujjavanich
YES, I just get your Don Zeck Lens Cap # 10 yesterday for my Canon EF 600 mm. F/ 4.0 L IS USM, and this cap is the most SMARTEST DESIGN and GREAT craftsmanship—Yes Follow Functions as the Old Master Said. Beautiful Craftsmanship, Light weight material and perfected Fit to my Lens. Yes the O rings are Very Smart Design, to fit the cap on the front of lens perfectly with out touch the high cost of glass. The Design + Craftsmanship of this Lens cap = A++ Surapon Sujjavanich, AIA, CPS."

tortion · Dec 29, 2013

I have just got an IXUS 135. I am trying image gateway it asking if the icon in the wifi menu is a cloud or a globe on the camera there is no icon in this menu. can anyone help.

Canon Rumors · Dec 29, 2013

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The following patent is most likely for the EF-M range of lenses. Also appearing alongside the 16-120 IS STM in the patent is an 18-55 IS STM and an 18-200 f/3.5-6.3 IS STM.</p>
<ul>
<li><span>Patent Publication No. 2013-257507</span>
<ul>
<li><span>Publication date 2013.12.26</span></li>
<li><span>Filing date 2012.6.14</span></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><span>Example 1</span>
<ul>
<li><span>Zoom ratio 2.87</span></li>
<li><span>Focal length f = 18.58 – 27.82 – 53.36mm</span></li>
<li><span>Fno 3.60 -. 4.27 – 5.69</span></li>
<li><span>Half angle ω = 36.33 – 26.15 – 14.36 °</span></li>
<li><span>Image height Y = 13.66mm</span></li>
<li><span>86.23 – - 104.79mm 78.22 overall length of the lens</span></li>
<li><span>BF 0.50mm</span></li>
<li><span>13 pieces of 11-group lens configuration</span></li>
<li><span>Three four-sided aspherical</span></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><span>Example 3</span>
<ul>
<li><span>Zoom ratio 10.39</span></li>
<li><span>Focal length f = 18.60 – 60.12 – 193.23mm</span></li>
<li><span>Fno 3.55 -. 5.59 – 6.60</span></li>
<li><span>Half angle ω = 36.29 – 12.80 – 4.04 °</span></li>
<li><span>Image height Y = 13.66mm</span></li>
<li><span>151.48 – - 184.39mm 118.58 overall length of the lens</span></li>
<li><span>BF 0.50mm</span></li>
<li><span>18 pieces of 14-group lens configuration</span></li>
<li><span>Three three-sided aspherical</span></li>
<li><span>One UD glass</span></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><span>Example 4</span>
<ul>
<li><span>Zoom ratio 7.14</span></li>
<li><span>51.87 – - 117.70mm 16.48 focal length</span></li>
<li><span>Fno 3.60 -. 5.30 – 5.88</span></li>
<li><span>Half angle ω = 39.65 – 14.75 – 6.62 °</span></li>
<li><span>Image height Y = 13.66mm</span></li>
<li><span>138.55 – - 162.35mm 114.75 overall length of the lens</span></li>
<li><span>BF 0.50mm</span></li>
<li><span>17 pieces of 13-group lens configuration</span></li>
<li><span>Two two-sided aspherical</span></li>
<li><span>One UD glass</span></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><a href="http://egami.blog.so-net.ne.jp/tag/Canon"><span>Canon</span></a><span> patents</span>
<ul>
<li><span>Vibration control</span></li>
<li><span>Inner focus</span></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<p>Source: [<a href="http://egami.blog.so-net.ne.jp/2013-12-29" target="_blank">EG</a>]</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>

notapro · Dec 29, 2013

Hello, Everyone.

I have a 43-inch octagonal Apollo Orb softbox. I wish to to use two or three Speedlites (no preference, but at least two) and would like to know what recommendations you have regarding brackets to use for mounting the Speedlites in the softbox. I would also welcome suggestions for a suitable boom stand. I am working with 600EX-RT flashes and an ST-E3-RT transmitter. Though the softbox will be used indoors where wind will not be an issue, I would nonetheless like to use a robust boom stand.

Thoughts and suggestions, anyone?

Canon Rumors · Dec 28, 2013

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<p>B&H Photo still has a few popular Canon lenses on sale, they’ve given us no timeframe as to when the instant savings will end. All of the deals are shown in cart before and do not include the additional savings with the current mail-in rebates.</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/486708-USA/Canon_1910B002AA_EF_16_35mm_f_2_8L_II.html" target="_blank">Canon EF 16-35 f/2.8L II via B&H Photo $1349</a> (Reg $1699) after Mail-in Rebate</li>
<li><strong></strong><a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/843008-USA/Canon_5175B002_EF_24_70mm_f_2_8L_II.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">Canon EF 24-70 f/2.8L II via B&H Photo $1699</a> (Reg $2299) after mail-in rebate</li>
<li><strong></strong><a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/680103-USA/Canon_2751B002_EF_70_200mm_f_2_8L_IS.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">Canon EF 70-200 f/2.8L IS II via B&H Photo $1799</a> (Reg. $2499) after Mail-in Rebate</li>
</ul>
<p>B&H is also offering free next day delivery in the USA on most in stock items.</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>

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