Canon released firmware v1.8.1 for the Canon EOS R5 last week. The big feature added was Canon’s first implementation of “pixel-shift” called IBIS High-Resolution shooting. The initial impressions of this feature weren’t all that positive, but that may get better over time. We have been told that further firmware updates are coming. It was suggested

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Is this correct or is April Fools Joke?

There is a lot of talk about focus shift of the RF 100L macro. I have used the lens without any issues and have been wondering a long time what's that talk is about.
So I have made four series of pictures with changing aperture.
Subject is a dead hummingbird moth I found and which is pefect for a "real life" test.
I put the camera on a tripod with a macro rail to focus, connected it to my PC. Focus set to manual, IS off.
Electronic shutter and 10s delay to prevent shake. After focussing I didn't touch the camera and set everything via PC.
The focus is set on the eye like in real life by using the 15x preview.


For every magnification I first post the uncropped picture at f/2.8 and f/32.

First 1:1.4 or better mfd



And 1:1 crops 2758x1551
f/2.8


f/4

f/5.6

f/8

f/11

f/16

f/22

f/32


The DLA of the R5 is f/7.1 so @ f/8 und higher thegeneral sharpness decreases but still the eye is the most sharp subject. I see no focus shift issue.

For all I know the R5 does exactly this but I'm too blind and stupid to figure it out.

But what I'd like to be able to do is make a custom "P" (Program) mode for exposure for each lens. Basically for each EV from -5 to 25 or whatever, let me set the combination of shutter, aperture, and ISO I'd like to default to, FOR A GIVEN LENS.

The reason for this is that my detailed tests of hand-holdability with the 135mm and 100mm (see my SHOOTOUT threads on the lens topic) show they perform excellently at 1/30th while P likes 1/100 even if it has to crank ISO up. Likewise the 50mm works well at 1/2 to 1/30, but improves a lot with smaller aperture. I think you'd normally get a better photo at 1/8 f/4 than 1/30 f/2. The 24-105 does best at 1/30-1/60.

A related idea is that the camera should be able to sense how much motion there is, and pick a higher shutter for substantial motion, otherwise lower.

A lot of people use EF lenses with an adapter on their R- camera.
Is there a site were you can find how they behave on an R-camera FF and APS-c?

So, I downloaded the latest firmware for the R5 and installed it. I took a few test shots for this feature and found that if the subject moves, then it does not work. I was shooting plants in my garden and there was a slight breeze. So, I waited for the breeze to die down and took the shot again. I find some dithering at the edges of the subjects, in my case the edges of leaves when I zoom to 100%. I simply downloaded the jpg and looked. Have not downloaded DPP yet. Any idea how to clean this out? I saw a video on YouTube where a person demonstrated his first shots, and they were dithered too at the edges of objects. He said that he handheld the camera and I had placed it on my windowsill, and it was stable. I set a 2 sec timer too.

The 12% view looks fine. I have attached it below.

The 100% view has dithering at the edges of the leaves. Also attached below.

I guess this is really fine for large posters or billboards and that is probably the target market. However, if anyone knows of how to "un-dither" (for the lack of a better word) such photos, please comment.

All comments are welcome. I shall try more of this in the next few days.

This past week, Canon released new firmware for the Canon EOS R5 C that improved image quality in C-log 3 when shooting AVC or MP4. It turns out this update has allowed the Canon EOS R5 C to be approved for Netflix productions when shooting in XF-AVC (4K). Why Netflix has an approved camera list

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Canon has announced a recall for certain Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM lenses. Phenomenon When shooting in a high-temperature environment, the intended exposure may not occur, and the brightness of the captured image in the same scene may vary, or the error “Err01” may occur. https://canon-jp.translate.goog/sup...12lusm?_x_tr_sl=ja&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-GB Products Covered The 10-digit serial number on the lens

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Canon has recalled certain Canon EOS R10 and Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L products. Affected products are eligible for a free repair. The EOS R10 mirrorless camera has been found to exhibit the following symptoms In a small part of this product, a loud abnormal noise (click” sound) is emitted when the built-in flash is emitted.

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Dear Photographers!
Back after an long recovery from iatrogenic caused problems, I´ve updated my R5 to the newest firmware. But I see strange behaviour when I switch on Ibis-Pixelshift. Then Ibis starks shivering (like when you clean the sensor). If you press the shutter, no shot is taken. I repeated the FW update several times, but nothing changes. No other issues recognisable.
Any thoughts to correct this? Here, Canon CPS increased it´s prices heavily and no cleaning is for free anymore.

Thank you very much!

Windsor, Ontario, 27 March 2023: Simmod Lens are today announcing a new global network of approved lens modding specialists who are qualified to install Simmod’s extensive range of replacement mounts, gears and rings. The network has been established to offer users the option of full service Simmod conversions for their lenses. From today, users can

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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

Firmware 1.0.3.1 announced.

Admittedly I was hoping for a little more. Maybe we'll see more when the EL-5 gets released.

Firmware Version 1.0.3.1 incorporates the following enhancement:

1. Improves the image quality of Canon Log 3 when shooting in XF-AVC or MP4 formats.

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.