SAN DIEGO, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Sony Electronics announced today the new ZV-E1, an interchangeable lens camera with a high performance 35mm full-frame image sensor for the ultimate video creation experience. Newly positioned in Sony’s ZV vlog camera line-up, the ZV-E1 boasts a 12MP full-frame image sensor, Sony’s latest BIONZ XR image processing engine, a dedicated AI

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Canon has released firmware v1.8.1 for the Canon EOS R5. This update brings the IBIS High-Resolution feature, allowing you to capture 400mp images. This firmware includes the following improvements and fixes: Download firmware v1.8.1 for the Canon EOS R5

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Canon has released a fairly significant firmware update for the Canon EOS R3. This firmware includes the following improvements and fixes: Download firmware v1.4.0 for the Canon EOS R3

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Canon has released new firmware for the Canon EOS-1D X Mark III. This firmware fixes an issue that was present in version 1.7.0. In firmware version 1.7.0, it has been confirmed that the power may not turn on immediately after the update is completed under certain conditions, so we will release a new firmware version

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Canon has released new firmware for the Canon EOS R5 C. Canon is touting improved image quality for C-Log 3 when shooting AVC or MP4. Firmware Version 1.0.3.1 incorporates the following enhancements: Download firmware v1.0.3.1 for the Canon EOS R5 C

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Wow, thought this was a Preemptive April Fools Release hahahah, nope, its the real deal

Details of firmware changes​

This firmware includes the following functional improvements and modifications.

1. [IBIS high-resolution shooting] has been added to the menu. By utilizing the in-body image stabilization mechanism, it is now possible to record images with higher resolution.
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     To check the image, please use EOS Utility/Digital Photo Professional. EOS Utility/Digital Photo Professional needs to be upgraded.
2. Added [Save and read communication settings to card] to the menu. It is now possible to take over the network settings between cameras of the same model.
3. You can now trim and resize while transferring images to the FTP server.
4. Added "Image Protect" when transferring FTP to the menu. You can now automatically attach protection to images that have been transferred by FTP. This allows you to determine whether the image has been FTP transferred or not.
5. Fixed a minor bug.

Like with the new R3 1.4 update that was also released today no AF improvements from Canon R6 Mark II

EOS R3 Firmware Version 1.4.0

Firmware Changes

1. Adds support for Speedlite EL-5.*

*The automatic light intensity adjustment of the AF-assist beam is not supported.

2. Adds [Register people priority] to the camera menu. Pre-registered people can now be detected and tracked with priority.**

** This feature may not operate if faces are too small to detect, in profile or turned at an angle or partially hidden; for scenes where the subject is moving; or due to certain shooting environments.

1. Adds [Save/load comm. settings on card] to the camera menu. Network settings can now be transferred between cameras of the same model.
2. Adds [Panning Assist] to the camera menu. When a compatible lens is used for panning shots, image stabilization and subject blur correction are applied during the exposure.
3. Improves the Auto White Balance (AWB) setting to reduce the time it takes for the AWB result to be reflected in the camera's viewfinder's display when looking through the viewfinder.
4. Adds Protect Images During [FTP Transfer] to the camera menu. Images transferred via FTP can now be automatically protected. The user can determine if images have already been transferred via FTP.
5. Fixes minor issues.

Too bad that the new AF features from Canon R6 Mark II is not in update

For some stupid reason I’ve suddenly decided I “need“ a EF 300mm F4L IS !!
I already have all 4 versions of the EF 70-300mm ( L, Nano, IS & DO)
Plus the 100-400Lii.

I’ve got this idea in my head that the 300f4 with speedbooster on my M bodies will suddenly become an amazing 300/2.8L

I’m wrong aren’t I ?

Convince me why.
Also have a RP so again I’m imagining images that my current lenses can’t deliver.

Fun fact - I did buy the 300/4L IS a few years back but the clunk of the IS drove me insane. Hence sold it and bought the 100-400Lii

But now I’m questioning myself was it really that bad?

C’mon chaps, give me the brutal truth before I hit the buy it now button.

TOKYO, March 28, 2023—Canon Inc. announced today that the company’s interchangeable-lens digital cameras (digital SLR and mirrorless cameras) have maintained the No. 1 share of the global market for 20 consecutive years1 from 2003 to 2022. Canon develops the key imaging system components featured in its EOS series of digital interchangeable-lens cameras—CMOS image sensors, image processors

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It looks like the much requested RF mount tilt-shift lenses are finally on the horizon. Tilt-shift lenses have been on our roadmap for a long time, and the big advancement is apparently these will be the first autofocus tilt-shift lenses on the market. We have been told that the new tilt-shift lenses are in the

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In a recent interview by DPReview with Canon folks at CP+ last month, they touch on all things Canon mirrorless and a few tidbits of what’s coming in the future. One of the more interesting bits of information is in regards to eye-controlled autofocus that we have in the Canon EOS R3. According to Canon,

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I am looking to get a used 150-600 from Sigma or Tamron. Between these two any of you faced any noticeable focus hunting at the telephoto end (with its widest aperture) on a R6. I once used a Tamron 150-600 v1 and the thing that I felt about it was the zoom ring was tight and to go from 150 to 600 required a lot of twist. Not sure if that is normal for a zoom of this range.

Ideally I would love to get a EF 100-400 II or a RF 100-500 but too expensive right now. Would love to see your favorite photos taken with any of the 150-600. Thanks.

Report from DPR:

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On 3rd party lenses:

We often hear from readers who say they like Canon mirrorless cameras but want a wider selection of lenses, including third party options. How will Canon appeal to these users?​

Whenever a third party presents a request to us, we’ll consider it, based on our business strategy. In fact, we have been communicating with some outside companies, and you may already be aware that here at CP+, Cosina has announced that they will be creating RF lenses of their own.

On the M series:

What do APS-C cameras in RF-mount mean for the future of the EF-M system?​

The concept of the R50 is to be compact and light. If we look at the M system, the mount itself is small, therefore the structure is even smaller and lighter.

There are customers who wish to have their camera smaller and lighter, and that demand is still strong. As long as these demands persist in the market, we will continue to support and intend to continue the M system.

Hello

I am trying to decide if I should purchase PRO-1000 printer or wait for its possible predecessor.

The latest discussions I found:

My main concern is also about it being in probably in the end of its lifecycle as a product: support for OEM cartridges, spares, firmware etc.

Another one being the high maintenece cost regarding cleaning cycles and ink consumption. This might not improve with a newer model either, but you never know...


At the same time, it seems to be a well-praised and mature machine. Doesn`t appear that the technology is getting outdated regarding the dye application or feeding.
Many complain about it not having the roll option, but for me this is not an issue.


I can have it locally from a reputable shop for 1200 USD.



You can find rumors from 2 past years that Canon will come out with new models in this printer range, but it still has not happened.


Does anyone have any leads on when or what Canon might be introducing?
Or perhaps give me some additional thought of mind on why I should or should not bite the bullet?


Thank you

Various people here like to point out that BSI for non-phone sensors is largely about marketing and not noticeable improvements, DxO has published their analysis of the R8/R6II sensor and agrees: DxOMark R8 test results.

Although neither ‘back-side-illuminated’ nor ‘stacked’ the 24.2 MP CMOS sensor in the Canon EOS R8 has similar performance characteristics to BSI sensors from rivals

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Initially, though, the adoption of a conventional front-side illuminated 24.2 MP CMOS sensor appears to be a weak link. However, it’s clear, from our tests, the Canon EOS R8 sensor is capable of producing extremely high image quality. Indeed in terms of color depth and dynamic range, it is on par with the leading BSI-type CMOS sensors.

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We first broke the story earlier this month that Canon was planning a major firmware update for the Canon EOS R5 this year. One of the likely features coming to the Canon EOS R5 is “pixel-shift”. What is Pixel-Shift? Pixel shift is a method in digital cameras for producing a super resolution image. The method works by taking several

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As part of their last series of articles, DPReview did a tour of Sigma's factory: https://dpreview.com/articles/5410838737/go-inside-sigma-s-factory-to-see-how-lenses-are-made

Anyway, you'll notice that there is an image of their lens testing room. There is an R5 on the table, next to a Sony camera — and then apparently Tamron (?) and Sony (??) E-mount lenses.

Now, we know Sigma still actively markets their EF glass for use on the RF bodies, so this doesn't necessarily mean anything. And there's no RF glass shown anywhere in the photo, it would seem. But could the R5's presence be a sign of Sigma testing new RF glass in development?

Has Canon officially lost the youth market in photography? I think they have...

I recently had the privilege of covering one of the coolest races I've been wanting to shoot since I first heard about it - TX2K. This is a race that involves a lot of exotic cars going head-to-head in an elimination ladder - many breaking 215mph with a Nissan GTR breaking 237mph this year. Anyway, this was not my typical group of photographers I get to work with...most of the people out there shooting weren't professionals working for any publications, so I got to see a lot of new faces. Most of the photographers there were between the ages of 18-25, judging by the looks of them, and upwards of 90% of them were shooting on Sony. Canon was very poorly represented...but Nikon even more so.

I was told over 90 people were given official media access (get to be trackside with a vest) and if I had to guess, only 8-10 photographers were on Canon and maybe half of those were on Canon mirrorless. I personally saw only 3 people using Nikon. Literally everyone else was shooting Sony mirrorless.

Eventually I found myself chatting with several of them and I brought up the fact a lot of them were shooting Sony. Do you know what several of them they told me? Lenses and price. Several months ago, I made a post about how Canon would lose the market of up-and-coming photographers if third party manufacturers were left out of the RF mount. It was very interesting to see this on display.

I said this because I can still remember what it was like to be an up-and-coming photographer that eventually became a full-time professional. Along the way, I could only afford a Canon L-series lens here and there. I bought the best body I could realistically afford, and then I bought the best lenses I could afford. This allowed me to stay within the Canon ecosystem and grow into it. Right now...I don't see that as an option for photographers looking to buy new cameras. I know Canon always says people can adapt EF mount lenses but that is NOT something people want to do. Sure, that makes the transition easier for a lot of us since we can still use our older lenses as we migrate over, but "fresh" photographers going out and buying a Canon R6 or EOS R seldomly do so with the intention of adapting lenses and they can't really afford ANYTHING on the Native RF mount.

This is a very big deal in my opinion and I don't see it working out very well for Canon in the long run.

EOS R7 fantastic Camera!
For me, (long - time Canon user, and entusiast photo fan) the R7 is the best Camera I owned.
She is so very good enough for me (im not a proffessional Photografer), that i have no interrest in full-frame Cameras with the matching big, heavy and expensive lenses.
BUT I really wish some few "quality - matching" lenses for EF-s.
Even for my EOS-M mark II there was more: EF-s for example 32 f 1,4 but not more. And because there was no Mark II M5 announced, I changed to R7.
I hope, that was not the next misstake.
THE R7 deserves MORE good Lenses.
I would need most: RF-s 17-55 f2.8 ,or better RF-s 17-55 f2.8 L

Title says it all really. R7 is a good seller so makes sense to maintain that momentum with some solid firmware support.

Do you think Canon will every release a compact version of a full frame RF camera? Similar to the Sony A7C? Would love to see something like that alongside some compact lenses.

It looks like DPReview.com will be a victim of Amazon’s cuts and reorganization. DPReview.com is now set to go offline on April 10, 2023. Dear readers, After nearly 25 years of operation, DPReview will be closing in the near future. This difficult decision is part of the annual operating plan review that our parent company shared earlier

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Good day everyone. I've been in a discussion on another thread about R5 metering following the focus point. I had said this is one feature I would like to see in the new update. I have been all through the detailed manual and can find nothing on it. David Oliveira sends me this response saying that in evaluative mode "If you use evaluative metering instead of spot metering, the exposure will vary according to the location of the focus point." Is there anything to this and if so where can this be found in the manual pdf? Is this true or not? My understanding is that it is not.

Canon has a bunch of lenses that will be announced in 2023, the most obvious desires of shooters is fast wide angle L prime lenses. We’ve talked ad nauseam about those, so until we have something definitive, you know what we know. Now for the second time, we have an anonymous report that Canon plans

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