Why can't canon issue a smaller body, optical rangefinder, fixed fast lens camera to compete with the
Fuji x100s? It can't be a technical problem - it's canonet rangefinders were industry leaders. It's not
a competitive problem with other point and shoot canon cameras. It could compete at the 1000-1200
price point, decimate Sony's RD100, give buyer's an alternative to Fuji, and compete with camera phones
with a bigger, better image.

After stewing to upgrade to FF or not I've decided to stick with my trusty old T1i. Not to brag, but I really get some great pics. 2 even ended up on our local TV station the other day as a backdrop when there's nothing on.
I've got a Sigma 17-50, Canon 100 2.0 and Canon 200 2.8 II. I use the primes for sports and the normal zoom for everything else. There are times when I could use a little more width, but nothing that's a deal breaker.
So, of course, an UWA would help a little there, but in general is an UWA lens a good thing to have for getting more in and also for the distorted UWA look when getting up close? Is it something that many enjoy having and using?
Thanks.

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Roger at LensRentals has posted a warning about the color bombs used at some running events:

http://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2013/05/how-to-ruin-your-gear-in-5-minutes-without-water

He says they will consider damage done to rental equipment at such events as negligent use of equipment.

I recently got mark III and I have few questions...

I configured Zoom button to zoom in to point where focus was acquired. If I take few pictures in a row and press zoom button while last picture is still displayed on screen, I cannot scroll through other pictures with quick dial. Is there some way around this? I don't want to press preview button and then zoom button every time I want to quickly go through images I have just captured.

Second thing is that I have configured camera to record Raw files on CF card and Jpeg files to SD card. When I delete any picture with delete button only Raw file gets deleted (or Jpeg if I set camera to preview Images from SD card). How can I quickly delete both images?

Interesting article on The Verge about Peter Belanger and how he uses his 5D to shoot Apple product photos. He does some amazing stuff with lighting to get his creative results. Here's the link:

http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/8/4311868/the-illusion-of-simplicity-photographer-peter-belanger-on-shooting

So I have been looking at this lens and Blacks Canada said they no longer have any in stock and that it is marked as discontinued, I asked for the manager not accepting the kids on the phone the manager of tue square o,e store said the same thing he thought it was weird and said he would call Canon.

I got a voice mail back from him an hour later saying that the lens is discontinued by Canon Canada and they can no longer order it in.

wtf???

I have so many problems with my 5D3 don't get me wrong it is a super good camera. I love it. But I wanted to see if any of you have the same problems as I am having.

I have these with 24-70 usm I, 16-35 II, 70-200 II.

1, The focus dots will suddenly blink in red with out touching any button. Just like you are moving the camera around and suddenly it will blink with no reason. (I am on auto focus mode) happens once a while.

2, The indicator in the back of camera (the one shows if the camera is functioning or not). My camera is OFF I just pick it up from my camera's bag it blinks. A lots of time it happens.

3, Somehow ( thought this is weather seal) dust can get inside the camera while I have my lens on. It is on my focus screen. and seem like. I tried to clean but seem like now the dust is in between the view finder and the focus screen. Is there anything I can do about that? (it just past the warranty, funny is it just past few days) :'(

Just wonder if any one has the same problem?

Thanks all,

I did this last spring with a rented 5D III and Canon 14L. Did it last fall with a 5D II and Canon 24L. Now just did it again with a 6D and Samyang 24(as well as the Samyang 14 and Zeiss 21).

The 6D is simply a beast with high ISOs and the night sky. Even more of one than the 5D III was, easily trumping it. 12,800 was not a problem at all. Quite amazing actually. 10,000 felt like one was starting to push it for the 5D III. The same feeling probably comes in around 20,000 ISO or so on the 6D.

The Samyang 24 F1.4 was a load better for this than the coma abusive Canon 24L II. Plenty fine using it at F1.4 for this. Paired on the 6D it is pretty insane what can be had.

The Samyang 14 also a lot better for this than the Canon 14L II.

All images on here just one exposure, so no tracking stuff obviously. http://www.extremeinstability.com/2013-5-4.htm

I made a second page with full size crop examples for some 6D high ISO ideas as well as the coma of the 4 lenses. I could probably add something if something was wanted. It's clearly not a direct comparison as I never shot with that in mind and had the gear at completely different times. It is what it is and I'm sure enough to give some an idea what to expect that might help. http://www.extremeinstability.com/2013-5-4b.htm

If you've been on the fence ... maybe this might be the time:

http://www.gitzo.us/springrebate2013?utm_source=kelbynewsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=april

Hello CR,

I am quite satisfied with my current gear (5D3, several L's) but I am lacking a good tripod.
I used my father's old tripod for a long time because of sentimental reasons (I mean, it's my father's tripod!).

However, I have a feeling it is about time to upgrade.
Budget is not really an issue - I prefer buying once over buying something cheap(er) and being not satisfied afterwards. Eventually you'll end up buying two times.

Main use will be landscapes (85%) and cars or other static objects.
Heaviest gear combination will be my 5D3+70-200 2.8 II or 5D3+100-400 (although the 16-35 and 24-70 will certainly be used much more often). I am 196 cm tall (I guess that is 6.43 feet? Quite tall). Stability is more important for me than transportability. I do use Arca-style RRS plates on all my gear (I use my Gitzo monopod very much, hence the plates)

What do you think of the RRS BH-55 as a head and the Gitzo GT3542LOS or GT3532LS as a tripod? Is it way too much for my needs? I'd prefer a 3-section tripod over the 4-section series, but there unfortunately is no 3-section ocean series from Gitzo.

I highly value your opinions and would appreciate if you share your thoughts. Thanks in advance!


tl;dr? Here is a short summary:
Tripod + head in need,
- stability > transportability
- budget: not a real issue
- main use: landscape and other stills
- I am 196cm tall (6.43 feet)
- Arca plates
- Heaviest combination: 5D3+70-200 2.8 II or 5D3+100-400 (although the 16-35 and 24-70 will certainly be used much more often)
- I am a bit RRS / Gitzo focused, but other opinions are still very welcome

If you had to save some money, would you rather buy used on ebay or Amazon, or would you buy refurbished from canon usa?

i have a 5d mark iii and a 7d with 24-70 2.8 II and a 70-200 2.8 IS I with a 580EXII, want to start taking pictures of weddings and portraits, what lens should i buy next, should i buy 17-40 and 100 2.8 L or focus on primes lens.

I just got an Eos M about a week ago. I thought I will go over the top and try out my medium format Mamiya 50mm shift on the little Eos M....two adapters later I have a '80mm' equivalent perspective control lens... for half the price of Canons equivalent.... More info and images here at....http://thelazytravelphotographer.blogspot.com/

Canon today announces it has been awarded five honours by the Technical Image Press Association (TIPA)

One of the worlds leading photo imaging and press associations. The TIPA Awards commend the most outstanding imaging products launched in the past year, and in 2013 Canon has again been acknowledged for the breadth, strength and industry-leading quality present across its product line-up. The following awards have been granted

Best DSLR Entry Level Canon v 100D
Best DSLR Expert Canon EOS 6D
Best Professional DSLR Lens Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM
Best Expert Photo Printer Canon PIXMA PRO-10
Best Video DSLR Canon EOS-1DC

Source: http://swpp.co.uk/news/2013/Canon-wins-five-honours-at-the-2013-TIPA-Awards.htm

Well as the title says,what are the cheap fisheye options for canon full frame as these lenses are only used rarely i dont see the need for splashing out on the 8-15L version so just whats out there?

I'm wondering how an old disposable film camera works, does it have a fixed shutter speed or does it have an photometer? I know that the lens and aperture are fixed.

Am wondering what gear we all want that is not being manufactured yet but we wish it were.

I start:
A focusing screen (for cameras that accept interchangeable screens eg 1dx and 5d2) with proper split screen focusing aid. This will help me use Zeiss lenses better and focus manually Canon lenses in low light etc.
And, if I could: 24-105 f2.8 IS with good corner sharpness. This will be my ultimate travel lens.

Thank you.

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Ladies and gentlemen, I have found lot of useful information on this forum and have resisted asking the same old basic question (my favorite topic is 70D rumors!) I am trying to provide the background and make this short but that is proving difficult.

I have used an XTi for 6+ years. It is still going but has some wear and is showing its age, has less usability and I leave it behind on short trips in situations I would have taken it in the past.

I shoot family/social/cultural events where I live for hobby. I shoot landscapes/cityscapes on travel. I have not printed more than a dozen photos in 6 years. XTi resolution has been sufficient so far. If I look at my past pictures, I like 35mm FF equivalent the most.

After doing much homework I came up with attached comparison (please see JPG attachment).

- Features highlithed in light green are important for my use.

- I tried 60D and 7D at local Costco. Their top display and buttons improve usability many times over my XTi.

- 6D scores most on the features important to me, but it is way too expensive. After 6D and 24-105 bundle, prime lenses will have to wait a while. When I do, I can get the most important prime lens, the 35mm. There is nothing comparable for 1.6x.

- I did not consider 7D because whatever it offers over 60D is not relevant to me.

- D60 will allow me to buy all three lenses I want, but I don't like to buy a camera that is overdue for replacement and use it for another ten years. I am OK spending $400 more if a 70D was announced today (moot but just shows my preference).

- If T5i improves usability, compensating for lack of buttons with touch-screen, that allows me to get the three prime lenses I want. I have not tried this hands-on. Actually, the 18-135 IS may meet 60% of my needs but I know the exact situations when I needed a prime. I will miss C1/C2 though (even one on my G12 is a big help).

- If buying a camera today, I think STM support is important though I don't shoot video (because my XTi doesn't have it). Same goes for articulated screen; I use it a lot on my G12. 6D doesn't have one but supports smartphone via Wi-Fi.

Please share your thoughts on any relevant factors I am missing. And if you have an opinion on which camera will serve better based on my evaluations, please share.

Thanks a lot.

I am having some lens flare with EF 50 f/1.8 II when the light source is in front of the camera.

If I use a hood, will it solve my problem or vignetting will be increased as well in that case?

When shooting scenes that I consider to be "keepers", with my 60d I am always taking multiple shots because I fear the af won't be spot on. The actual "real" af misses are maybe 5%, however more often the large af points miss slightly when trying to af on small points for example the eyes of a horse looking towards me.

Another issue is IS which only improves statistically so even with good IS systems like 100L and 70-300L I always take multiple shots because in my experience there are visible differences even with the same settings.

That's part of the reason why I'm now @120k shutter cycles, apart from running focus stacks and bracketing. Also sorting through very similar shots and deciding which is a little better than the other is annoying and time-consuming.

I'm wondering: Am I doing something wrong or different than other people? If you have a 60d or other cameras (what about 6d/5d3), do you trust your af and lenses so much that you take just one shot even of important scenes?

Since this will be a year for lenses, What lens do you desire the most to be released by canon? If your lens is not on here, Post and I will add.

Most should know my vote. :

Correct me if I am wrong, the AF-Assist "fix" was announced for the 1DX but not for the 5D3... so what did Canon do? Released the fix for the 5D3 and not the 1DX. Any word on the 1DX update? Arguably the 5D3 is more important to more people, but selfishly I am eagerly waiting as my wedding season ticks on. Anyone know what's happening? Bueller, Bueller...

is it just me not remembering or the display for shutter and fstop has changed when you hit the Q button display them on the rear lcd screen?

I remember seeing that type of display on the 6D

ie when after selection where you can make changes.