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Canon Rumors · Nov 30, 2013

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<p><strong>No big megapixel camera?

</strong>NL has posted that a known source has told them that there would be no big megapixel camera coming in 2014. There will be 2 new pro level cameras announced, however the EOS-1 line would remain unified.</p>
<p>One of the new models (1D X replacement?) would see a “modest bump” in resolution and have a split pixel sensor. It would have a slight body shape change which would be the same as a new EOS-1D C camera. The full frame lineup would remain EOS-1D X/EOS-1D C/EOS 5D/EOS 6D.</p>
<p><strong>CR’s Take

</strong>I’m definitely not sold on this idea, too many mentions of large megapixel cameras in testing for something not to come. With Sony and Nikon moving beyond 35mp, it’s going to be important for Canon to have some kind of studio solution if they’re not going into the medium format segment.</p>
<p>Source: [<a href="http://www.northlight-images.co.uk/cameras/Canon_1Dx_mk2.html" target="_blank">NL</a>]</p>
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mStevens · Nov 30, 2013

I purchased a refurbished 7D from Adorama. I am having second thoughts :-\ and may cancel the order and purchase a new 70D. Please advise on your experience in purchasing refurbished cameras.

The reason I purchased it was because I currently use a 40D for girls soccer and I hate it. It has really bad image quality (10MP) when I crop in on my shots.

I can't wait any longer for the 7DII. My daughter is a junior and will only play soccer for another year. I have no need for a crop frame beyond that. So my choices are to buy a cheap refurbished 7D or buy a new 70D.

TC1006 · Nov 29, 2013

Hello,
Just seeing what everybody's opinion is between these two cameras. S110's have come down in price quite a bit and wondering if the S120's features are that much better to justify the cost. Is the Digic 6 sensor that much better than Digic 5?

Forgot to mention that I currently have the S95.

Any help in making this decision would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

WPJ · Nov 29, 2013

hey I I was able to get a pretrigger and a standard cable dirt cheap, I wanted to be able to remote fire a camera, I have noticed one thing in my testing so far, if I am on high speed or low speed continuous every lick on the flextt1 results in 2 or 3 actuations on the remote camera.

just wondering if others have seen this or not

thanks

beckstoy · Nov 29, 2013

I know that if they actually rolled out the 5DM4, I'd be very interested in it. However, if you own a 5DM3 and have realized how amazing this camera truly is, what would it take to make you grab one immediately?

I'm so happy with my 5DM3 that I truly can't wrap my brain around what they'd have to put into a mark IV to make a guy like me jump in.

Thoughts?

Jens · Nov 29, 2013

Hi,

So I shoot most of my work tethered to a laptop. Unfortunately the usb connector on the camera has gotten loose, it still works fine if the camera is steady on a tripod and not moving at all. But for situations where I like to move the camera a bit around in between shots i often loose my connections.

My options as I see it is.

1) Get it repaired, does anyone know what this costs? and time. I am based on the Canadian west coast if that makes any difference.
2) Get the wifi grip, i can then tether with wifi, or its built in usb or ethernet ports, correct?. Currently watching a few on ebay to see what they go for.
3) buy used mk2 or new 6d. Will have to hold back on this purchase till end of january. my mk2 does have around 110000 clicks so it is getting old.

If you have any knowledge, advice or thoughts regarding my situation it would be much appreciated.

Dylan777 · Nov 29, 2013

http://www.mirrorlessrumors.com/leica-ceo-syas-not-sure-dslr-will-still-be-alive-in-10-years-no-way-we-go-mft/

I better enjoy my recent purchase Canon 300mm f2.8 IS II before my DSLR dies ;D

I'm not sure how they going to make 24-70 f2.8, 85mm f1.4, 135mm f2, 70-200 f2.8, 300mm f2.8 list goes on...small enough to go with mirrorless body.

surapon · Nov 29, 2013

Dear Teachers and all of my friends.
Yes, I already have 4 EOS big bodies and So many EF Lenses. My question is = I want Small Camera Body that I can use with very small lens( Pancake Lens) , Yes to go to Red Square or the Place ( In the Night time at the Place with many Bad people-Who want our Camera gears) ,that they not let we use the Professional Camera and Professional Lens like White L Lens.
Yes, If I buy EOS-M Plus The Lens converter--That almost the Same Cost as EOS-SL-1
The question is = EOS-M + Lens Converter OR EOS SL 1 ?---Which one better handler, and how about the Quality of Picture from Functions/ Controls systems of camera body.
Thanks you, Sir.
Surapon

PS, Yes, Sir, I still use My Point and Shoot Olympus FE 300, 14 MP, Super tiny camera, and Canon SX160IS 16 MP.---In my pocket all the times.---Yes, For the most convenient, Olympus will fit in my shirt pocket.

Janbo Makimbo · Nov 29, 2013

Picked upa Canon 100mm 2.8L Macro lens for $300 aus immaculate, sold my non L 100mm macro for $400 aus!!

Marsu42 · Nov 28, 2013

What do you think - will the 6d be updated with a above-mediocre af system and dual pixel af for the masses, or will the 5d3 at last get a real sensor upgrade above the good ol' 5d2 and become the even more expensive 5d4?

Edit: I changed the poll question to make it's clear "ff in 2014" might as well be just an announcement, and actual 2014 releases might be "just" lenses. Still, the question is which ff updates comes first as this might matter to potential buyers of the current models.

endiendo · Nov 28, 2013

Today, I have seen a news telling that Intel will open its fabrication-units (and technologies) to other companies.
Intel is the most technologically advance in producing semi-conductor, and will go with the 14nm technology very soon.
As I have understood, canon sensor are made > 100 nm.
And, 14,22, or 32 nm, the electronic will be faster, more energy-saver.

I wonder if Canon would - one day - make their sensor produced by a third party company...

Any ideas or rumors ?

ashmadux · Nov 28, 2013

I recently purchase a 6d from canon refurb sale. Tested it out, image quality sucked. AF was totally off, even after focal and hand AFMA. I compared shots taken from a bh demo unit, with no edited settings besides raw. Immediately noticeably better. I prepare a whole folder for canon repair to look at.

The choice was to send it back or have them fix it. I've need a replacement for my junked 7d I sold a while ago. I chose to fix it. Jus got it back, took some shots, then focal. Here are the results.

Minimal info on the repair sheet - AF adjustments.

These are twice as good as the blur city it was originally. But it doesn't look great, especially not full frame great. Admittedly, the pictures do look a lot better and it harder to argue it, but look at those results...like soft. To less soft. In comparison, before it went back the settings came back -9 -9 for this sharp copy of 24-105.

I will not an do not conduct image quality test after image processing, so no I won't be running them through lightroom or dpp to see how much better they can get. I expect good images out of camera.

Lastly, every image I work with is viewed at 100 percent and similar settings, so there is no deviation.

What do you guys think? More details to come.

Canon Rumors · Nov 28, 2013

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<p>Please note that we suspended download services for Firmware Version 1.1.0.1.00 that was posted Tuesday November 12, 2013 due to a discrepancy in color balance. We would like to apologize for the inconvenience. Firmware Version 1.1.1.1.00 corrects this color balance discrepancy. Any cameras that are running firmware version 1.1.0.1.00 should be updated to firmware version 1.1.1.1.00.</p>
<p><strong>Firmware Version 1.1.1.1.00 incorporates all the functions and modifications listed below:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>EOS C300 Cinema EOS Camera & EOS C300 PL Cinema EOS Camera</li>
<li>Fixes a phenomenon where the previous firmware version 1.1.0.1.00 offered incorrect color balance.</li>
<li>Ability to move the magnification viewing area around the LCD using the MAGN Function has been added.</li>
<li>Support for a 1440×1080/35Mbps recording mode has been added.</li>
<li>ISO up to 80,000 has been added.</li>
<li>Functionality to support the optional Canon GPS Receiver GP-E1 has been added.</li>
<li>A Key Lock menu setting has been added which now makes it possible to lock all operations, including the START/STOP button.</li>
<li>Using the optional Canon WFT-E6 Wireless File Transmitter, the camera’s remote-control application allows two users to access the same unit via a Wi-Fi link providing simultaneous camera operation and control and metadata input.</li>
<li>[Lens Exchange] and [ND+]/[ND-] have been added as functions that can be allocated to any assignable button.</li>
<li>A new Wide DR Gamma setting provides an expanded dynamic range of 800%.</li>
<li>Flicker Reduction has been improved.</li>
</ul>
<p><!--more--></p>
<p><strong>EOS C300 Cinema EOS Camera only</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Provides Push Auto Iris and One-Shot AF operation.</li>
<li>A new AE Shift function and the selection of various light-metering modes are now available when used with some Canon Cinema lenses (EF mount) and Canon EF Lenses.</li>
<li>Ability to assign the two control dials to operate either Iris or ISO sensitivity independently has been added.</li>
<li>Peripheral Illumination Correction Data has been added for seven (7) Canon Cinema lenses (EF mount) and fifteen (15) Canon EF Lenses.</li>
<li>A function has been added to enable continuous focus and iris setting on a subject in the middle of the screen when one of the two EF STM lenses** is attached.</li>
</ul>
<p>**[EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM], [EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM].</p>
<p>*Note: Gamma information will not be shown correctly in the metadata of clips filmed on the Wide DR Gamma setting included in Firmware Version 1.1.0.1.00 and above when using the bundled software application Canon XF Utility Ver.1.3.1 or earlier. Therefore, we recommend our customers install Canon XF Utility Ver.1.3.2. The installer for this application has already been released.</p>
<p><a href="http://usa.canon.com/cusa/support/professional/professional_cameras/cinema_eos_cameras/eos_c300#DriversAndSoftware" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Download the Canon XF Utility 1.3.2 for Windows or OS X from the EOS C300 page.</a>

<a href="http://usa.canon.com/cusa/support/professional/professional_cameras/cinema_eos_cameras/eos_c300_pl#DriversAndSoftware" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Download the Canon XF Utility 1.3.2 for Windows or OS X from the EOS C300 PL page.</a></p>
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J.R. · Nov 28, 2013

I'm planning to get the 300mm f/2.8 L II next and have saved up for the most part. I'm confused whether I would need the 100-400 after I do get the 300. That said, should I sell the 100-400, I might just be able to give myself an early Christmas present or else I have to wait a few months.

All you guys who have used the 300, have you needed the 100-400 after getting the 300 f/2.8 L II? If so, why?

Canon Rumors · Nov 28, 2013

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<p><strong>Two new full frame cameras coming?

</strong>We <a href="http://www.northlight-images.co.uk/cameras/Canon_rumours.html" target="_blank">see talk of two new full frame cameras</a> coming in 2014 with availability in the early part of 2015. It’s mentioned that the EOS 5D Mark III would move up the spec ladder once again, but wouldn’t be the camera for “total image quality”. That would be saved for studio based EOS-1 body that is coming next year.</p>
<p>There is no chance of an EOS-3D according to this report. Although medium format is “still an option”. This information apparently comes from a higher end dealer presentation that occurred in Japan.</p>
<p>This is the first mention we’ve seen for an EOS 5D Mark IV. If two new full frame cameras are on the horizon and one is an EOS-1DXs type of body, what could the other one be? I’m willing to wager the EOS 6D won’t be replaced before the EOS 5D Mark III or EOS-1D X.</p>
<p>I assume he above report doesn’t consider the Cinema EOS branded EOS-1D C as one of the “full frame” cameras.</p>
<p>Source: [<a href="http://www.northlight-images.co.uk/cameras/Canon_rumours.html" target="_blank">NL</a>]</p>
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Viggo · Nov 28, 2013

Hi guys!

I have a manual lens and I use wireless flash triggered by Elinchrom Skyports. My flash does not fire when in LV, anyone know why or perhaps have a workaround? I can't go out of LV after focusing, because then the shot is oof when I push the button.

Thanks!

candc · Nov 27, 2013

http://www.dpreview.com/previews/nikon-df/6

Drizzt321 · Nov 27, 2013

First, assume that copyright/contracts/permission/etc taken care of for the gallery & artist, so all legal and above board.

The actual question:
So, I'm going to be taking some photographs of some artwork, primarily paintings/2d work for now, for the purpose of creating digital prints of the artwork. I've got a 5d2/5d3 (planning on using 5d3), pretty good quality Benro tripod & ballhead, shutter release, and know about mirror lockup & such. I'll have to get a good level, and then either eyeball it (probably bad idea) or bring a few things to try and cobble together something so that I'll be able to make sure the camera is square on to the artwork, and the plane of the sensor is properly at the plane of the art. I do have a couple of speedlites I was going to use on stands with either umbrellas or large foam-core boards at 45-degree angles on the sides as seems to be the general recommendation.

So, what lens? From my list, I was thinking the 40mm f/2.8 pancake as it's quite sharp and won't suffer much from perspective distortion. Plus I can keep it fairly wide open, f/4 or f/5.6 and have a very sharp image. Alternatively I could use the 85 1.8 @f/4 or so, but that feels a bit long for most things, and I'd have to have quite a bit of room.

I'm happy to rent a lens for a few days, but which one? The 24mm TS-E is too wide I feel, and would end up with some perspective distortion at the edges. 50 1.2 would be desirable over the 1.4 for renting, but I don't know well enough about it's performance and 40mm vs 50mm? I dunno how different in perspective it is if it'd be worth it. One of the Zeiss 50mm? Canon 45mm TS-E? 90mm TS-E? Canon 50mm f/2.5 Macro?

R1-7D · Nov 27, 2013

After six weeks away, Canon finally returned my 24-70 f/2.8 II.

My complaint was a decentered element that I noticed using Reikan FoCal software because of the massive dips in the curve. Canon returned the lens to me saying they adjusted it and it is "within spec."

People who are familiar with this software, does this look like a "proper" repair and within spec?

This is before the "repair":

Before Repair by HadrianRobinson, on Flickr

Now here are three tests I ran this morning after receiving the lens back from Canon.

Test one:

Today Test 1 by HadrianRobinson, on Flickr

Test two:

Today Test 2 by HadrianRobinson, on Flickr

Test three:

Today Test 3 by HadrianRobinson, on Flickr

Ninjajack · Nov 27, 2013

I thought I might ask for a little help finding my next lens. I won't go into a ton of detail but I'll try and get the basics covered.

I'm an enthusiast level wildlife photographer that also likes to dabble in all areas of photography, and a bit of a gear head, as well as a technology geek. My goal is to save up enough for a big white, probably a used 500mm sometime next year. Also I want to eventually have a two camera setup, one crop and one full frame body. I was running a 60D and 7D combo for the last year or so, 7D with a Sigma 150-500mm or a 70-300L for shorter stuff, and the 60D with a prime or 10-20mm for landscapes. For now though I only have the 7D and I switch lenses as needed.

Long story short, my current lenses are Sigma 10-20mm, Sigma 30mm F/1.4, Sigma 50mm F/1.4, Canon 70-300L and Sigma 150-500mm. What I'm missing is a good standard zoom, and I'll qualify it by saying that I don't have a ton to spend and I really want IS for shooting video, my current lenses have made it difficult to shoot as much video as I would like. I like to hand hold or monopod as much as possible, I prefer walking and hiking to static tripod setups waiting for wildlife to come by.

My current list of options in no particular order:
Canon 24-105mm F4
Canon 24-70mm F4 IS
Canon 17-55mm F2.8 EF-S
Sigma 24-105mm F4
Tamron 24-70mm F2.8

The Canon 24-105 seems like the one to go with since it's decent/cheap/easy to find, I really like the features of the new Canon 24-70 F4 but that price is horrible. the Canon 17-55mm is probably the best lens I can get right now for crop but won't work if I end up with something like a 6D for landscapes and my 7D for wildlife.

One other tangent that I keep thinking about is to get the new 70D with 18-135 kit lens and use that as my second camera, I really like the swivel screen and video features of the 70D, but I'm hesitant to go with another crop body. Then again, a 70D with a 7DMK2 could be a killer combo next year, and combined with a Canon 500mm, yummy!

I'm torn, can't make up my mind and pull the trigger!

Thanks in advance for any help!

https://plus.google.com/+JohnCorrea‎

Canon Rumors · Nov 27, 2013

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<p><strong>UPDATE

</strong>The Sigma 24-105 f/4 DG OS HSM is now in stock at B&H Photo for $899</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1009621-REG/sigma_635_101_24_105mm_f4_dg_os.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">Sigma 24-105 f/4 DG OS HSM $899 at B&H Photo</a></strong></p>
<p><strong>From The-Digital-Picture

</strong>Bryan over at TDP has posted his ISO 12233 test shots using the new <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1009621-REG/sigma_635_101_24_105mm_f4_dg_os.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">Sigma 24-105 f/4 DG OS HSM Art lens</a>.</p>
<p>Bryan has spent a little while with the lens and has added some images and thoughts to his review page.</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/ISO-12233-Sample-Crops.aspx?Lens=918" target="_blank">ISO 12233 Sample Images</a> | <a href="http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Sigma-24-105mm-f-4.0-DG-OS-HSM-Art-Lens.aspx" target="_blank">Sigma 24-105 f/4 DG OS HSM Preview</a> </strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>

Canon Rumors · Nov 27, 2013

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<p><strong>More Non L IS Lenses

</strong>We’ve been told that Canon will announce at least 2 new non-L IS prime lenses in 2014. The two you can bank on are a 50mm f/1.8 IS and an 85mm f/2 IS (the source wasn’t totally sure on the aperture, but did say it would be slower than the current f/1.8). Both lenses should be announced some time in the first half of 2014. The replacement to the 50 was originally slated to come in 2013, but fell into the status of delayed like a bunch of other Canon lenses.</p>
<p>The other lens that was mentioned was an IS version of a 135mm lens. It was unknown whether or not the lens would be an “L”.</p>
<p>More to come…</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>

NYCPHOTO · Nov 27, 2013

Hello All,

I still use the older 17-35 2.8 lens...it has served me well for many years but I'm having issues with it. ( the connection between camera and lens goes bad. Have to turn off camera take lens off and remount )

Canon does not even service this lens any more. Checking into independents that might me able to service it.

What I want is a Canon 14-24 ( don't we all ) but since this is not an option, I wondering what the best stop-gap solution would be till they do.

My main concern is image quality for a minimal investment that I'll sell when the 14-24 comes out.

So far it's between the Tokina 16-28 2.8 or the Canon 14-40 F4
I like that the Tokina is cheaper $700 @ B&H vs $840 for Canon.
The Tokina is also faster and wider
The reviews I've found push the Tokina.
If build quality is a little lower on the Tokina so be it...just needs to last till canon brings out the 14-24.

I'm a pro shooter doing everything from weddings to corporate and editorial.

I have the canon 15 fisheye to cover the super wide stuff till canon brings out the 14-24.

Love feedback/suggestions

Thanks...Arnie

traveller · Nov 27, 2013

Take that Canon and Nikon, Sony are about to revolutionize our lives with this!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-25099262

And to think that people made fun of that Canon calculator mouse!

Nov 27, 2013

Look in the attachment.

The EF 24-70 4.0 IS L lens is the second best performing Canon lens (resolution) and only a few points behind the the 180 mm Macro lens.

BUT:
The EF 24-70 4.0 IS L lens performs only very good, if your object is a few meters away. If your object is very close to you the IQ is a big step lower (using the macro function makes in my eyes no sense - look before).

If you don´t need f/2.8, want IS and a better build quility (zoom function) get the EF 24-70 4.0 IS L and you don´t regret it.

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