Hello,

I am a stills guy (and audio), but I am taking on a project to record some upcoming events and interviews with older family members whom I want to preserve to video before they pass. To that end, I got a Ninja V+ to add to my R5, but wanted to see what the general consensus was on the following:

1. I know 8k pro res raw only records at 10-bit color, and 5k pro res raw records at 12-bit, plus has the benefits of being downsampled, and allowing for 60p. Would it be better to record at 8k with the assumption that I will be able to produce better videos as software/technology evolve, or shoot the downsampled 5k, which (I would think?) would allow for better 4k videos with today's technology, if less room for improvement in the future?

2. I need to build a PC to work with all this video; I have a pretty powerful gaming laptop (discrete video + 32 GB system RAM + i9 proc) and I can't even PLAY smooth 4k 30p ALL-I video captured on my R5, let alone edit it. Maybe the pro res format will be better, but what kind of specs should I be looking at to work with this type of video? And should I go Mac or PC, I have both and don't (yet) have a preference for any particular video software.

3. Any other factors I should be considering? I do have ample file storage space on my home NAS.

Thanks in advance for any and all input.

Canon has released a bug fix firmware update for the Canon Cinema EOS C70, this is not the planned feature update recently announced by Canon. Firmware Version 1.0.6.1 incorporates the following enhancements: Download firmware v1.0.6.1 for the Cinema EOS C70

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“I want my RF 35mm f/1.2L USM (or f/1.4L) now!” That quote is a running theme in the world of Canon, and I get it! We (consumers) love native and new lenses for the most part. There are likely a lot of people that are adapting the EF 35mm f/1.4L USM II or using the

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The long-established company Leica Camera AG revolutionised the world of photography more than once. One of these sensations was the introduction of the Leica M series in 1954, which has been making history with M cameras and lenses up to the present day. One of these legendary M lenses has now been consequently refined and

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Focused on the Essence of Photography: Creating Pictures with Light and Shadow Leica Camera AG has always gone its own way, and its courageous decisions were doubted more than once. Success, however, proved the long-established company right. Even in 2012, when it decided to be the only manufacturer worldwide to launch a camera with a

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Over the last couple of years, there have been rumblings that Canon would replace the Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM II with a zoom instead of a prime for the RF mount, and it looks like it’s finally coming in the near future. It’s being reported that Canon’s next big white lens will be

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(Translated)
Canon's new RF100-300mm f/2.8 L IS USM is coming soon on 5channel. The price is expensive at $ 9499, but it seems to be a high-performance large-aperture telephoto zoom lens.

5channel Digital Camera Board
Add to International Retailers
RF100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM: $9499 Lens Hood ET-124: $650

Lens Cap E-112: $25

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And that.
It seems that a large aperture telephoto zoom lens that was not on the rumored lens list at Canon Rumors will appear. Since it is an anonymous bulletin board, it is not possible to confirm the authenticity of this information, but considering the flow so far, it is possible that the information comes from a highly reliable source.

It is very expensive at $ 9499, but I am curious what kind of lens it is finished. Many models of lenses that cost more than 100 million yen in RF mount were based on the optical system of EF lenses, but the 100-300mm f/2.8, which has no prototype for EF lenses, seems to be a completely new design. Similar lenses from Nikon and Sigma are posted for reference.

• AF-S NIKKOR 120-300mm f/2.8E FL ED SR VR
• 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS HSM

Both are zoom lenses for single-lens reflex cameras, and if Canon's new lenses really come out, they will be the world's first mirrorless lenses. It is attractive that it can be used as a 140-420mm F4 by attaching a teleconversion lens.

PARSIPPANY, NJ, April 12, 2023 — Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation today announced the PENTAX K-3 Mark III Monochrome camera, exclusively designed to capture black-and-white images. The only monochrome-specific digital SLR camera currently on the market, it captures high-resolution images rich in gradation, enabling users to express a distinct view of the color-rich world in high-quality black-and-white

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Opticallimits is an excellent review site, making careful assessments based on measurement rather than histrionics. It seems it's a struggle to keep going financially, and so they now have a deal with Patreon whereby you pay a $ a month to become a patron to get earlier access to their reviews. Here is what they write (the problem is that they do only a review a fortnight on average, and it's ones that appeal to a more sophisticated audience):

"Operating a review website costs money. In the glorious days, advertising covered all needed, but the ad revenue has decreased by 80% since 2013. Today, opticallimts.com is more driven by passion rather than earning money. Yet this doesn't change the fact that there are costs for running the webservers, cameras, rental gear and required testing equipment. As we all know, some popular review websites went already under the bus - dpreview, imagine resources ... - so if you like to keep us alive and kicking, please consider joining our Patreon page. Since this can only be a side job, and the testing simply takes quite a while, we can't guarantee to entertain you every week. It is our goal to process about 20-30 lenses per year. We'll provide early access to review charts, and sample images."

I wish them success and might join to keep them going.

Last year we reported that a Canon EOS R7 C was in the pipeline and likely for 2023. An APS-C cinema camera seemed like a nice new direction for Canon. Unfortunately, we have been told recently that the project was scrapped in late 2022. One of our known sources did suggest that Canon has simply

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Sony Semiconductor has announced new CMOS image senors. There is a new rolling shutter 44 full-frame sensor, as well as a new 61mp full-frame sensor. Sony IMX366AJK Description The IMX366AJK is a diagonal 43.3 mm (Type 2.7) CMOS active pixel type image sensor with a square pixel array and 44.72 M effective pixels. This sensor

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I really want to see how it looks with any lens other than that disaster of a 24-50.

I'm curious...but not curious enough to sign up.

R5, RF 24-220 (62mm), F/9, 1/80, ISO 500



R5, RF24-220 (79mm), F/8, 1/80, ISO 250.

Does Canon have any plans on producing an all new design RF 500mm F4 lens?

Greetings,

Several months ago someone posted a helpful tip on the procedure to customize the AE lock (*) or AF point selection buttons.

I did so and it was big help to me. However I recently sent my R6 to Canon for routine cleaning/service and they reset the camera to factory default settings.

What I am trying to do is to customize one of those buttons (AE lock/AF point selection) so that it toggles between ONLY 2 AF modes: Eye detection or single point focus.

My objective is to help my wife who is learning how to use the R6 to simply depress one button to toggle between eye focus (when shooting humans/animals) and single point focus (landscapes, interiors).

As best I recall the user has to first "disable" most of the myriad focus options in the menu before customizing the AE lock (*) or AF point button.

If anyone can either point me to the original post or offer detailed guidance I would appreciate it.

Thanks

I have been an R6 user ever since it was realeased. Before that I used a 1D-X. Although I have been mostly satisfied with the R6 in terms of image quality, I noticed immediately right after the switch that R6 handles color noise just differently. It is hard to describe, but I have the notion that it produces much more color noise, especially at higher isos. I'm a wildlife photographer and I tend to see a lot of weird purple colors, sometimes greens in the out-of-focus, otherwise diffuse background, which is really bothering me until this day. I never had anything like this with the 1D-X.

Anyone else noticed this?
Thanks for your input.

Regards,
Adam

Loaded the update to my early R5 (ordered first day), and the last thing I saw displayed was the "OK" button on the screen. Then it went and stayed dark no matter what I did.
Sent it in, and they quoted $499 plus shipping and tax for parts and labor to repair. I'll report when they tell me what happened and what they did.

It was a great camera, but due to my age, I just can't get around well enough to use it, my wrists would not hold it with my big lenses. I sold it yesterday. Next are my L Lenses and a ton of accessories. I am undecided about getting a small inexpensive mirrorless body. I have some consumer RF lenses as well as EF lenses that I may keep. My daughter still uses the XTi body I gave her many years ago. It takes better images than my Galaxy S22 Ultra even with the kit lens. I'll probably use my EF 50mm Macro to photograph items I'm selling. Just to see what would happen, I took out the 4GB card put my 125GB CF card into it and it worked. Thats one benefit of CF cards, the old and the new are more compatible. It might hold 100K photos from that camera. I had to dig out my CF reader to download the images, my CF Express reader will not accept CF cards.

I was thinking of getting her a beginner mirrorless camera with a good radio to automatically transfer photos to storage. Is there any such thing? I was wondering about R10 and R50.

I did a series of headshots yesterday for a client. I photographed everyone that was there, imported the files onto my hard drive and dropboxed them all the raw images for them to edit.

I get an email today saying there is a person missing. The guy says he went to the photostation around the time of another person (midway in the shoot). I looked through all my images, he is not there.

All my RAW files are sequential, there is no break at all in the numbering. I was not shooting tethered, I had no camera malfunctions during the shoot. As part of my workflow, I take one image and check the LCD for a quick light reference. While I can't guarantee I did this for the missing person, I typically have been doing this over years.

I am shooting with an R5, and have RAW images sent to my SD and to the CF ExpressB card. Both cards are identical in content, his images are nowhere. I was taking 4-6 photos person, and this would mean that each one of those images, and only those images, are missing.

Anyone have any similar experience or issues? Or any input at all?

All I can do is, being no fault of my own, is simply head to the guy's workplace and reshoot the images. No worries, a few hours of time for travel and setup, but whatever. Its still a huge mystery for me.

One of the concerns people have when purchasing used cameras is how long will Canon support the product with repairs? This is a very valid concern and Canon has updated their list of cameras and how long they will officially support them. If you’re looking for a great deal on the Canon EOS R for

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I'm unfamiliar with the brand, there aren't a lot of reviews (and what there is, doesn't make it easier for me), and the price seems a little too good.

Background: I shoot stills and a bit of FHD video, so I prioritize price over speed.

Canon Europe today announces the launch of two Super 35mm lenses for high-end 4K, 8K and HDR cinema productions, which enhances its Flex Zoom line-up. With the ongoing popularity of the Super 35mm sensor, the CN-E14-35mm T1.7 L S / SP and CN-E31.5-95mm T1.7 L S / SP are the fastest Super 35mm lenses on

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TOKYO, April 3, 2023—Canon Inc. announced today that the company is developing the MS-500, the world’s first1 ultra-high-sensitivity interchangeable-lens camera (ILC) equipped with a 1.0 inch Single Photon Avalanche Diode (SPAD) sensor2 featuring the world’s highest pixel count of 3.2 megapixels3. The camera leverages the special characteristics of SPAD sensors to achieve superb low-light performance while also

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ProNews Japan reports Canon has announced incoming firmware for their current cinema series.


EOS R5 C (14 items expected): Late June

EOS C70 (5 items expected ): Late July

EOS C500 Mark II/C300 Mark III (4 items expected): Late July