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pedro · Jun 13, 2012

Someone over at CW just came up with this idea again. CR -3? 8)
Quotation from CW:
"I was a little bit uncertain if I should post this. The rumor comes from a new source, and it is the first time I hear this very rumor. After having had some emails with the source, I had the feeling that I could trust it. However, this is a rumor, and as all rumors it has to be taken with a grain of salt. Ok, here it is: I have been told that Canon is working on a new DSLR, a camera that will be a complete game changer and that will be announced in September (Photokina). Aimed at the super-pro photo-crowd, this DSLR will sport a entirely new sensor, a sensor that is said to be bigger than a full-frame sensor. No word, unfortunately, about resolution or other core specs, nor if it will be medium format or not. Just “bigger than full-frame” (see the pic below to get an idea about sensor sizes). If the rumor turns out to be true, it would mean that Canon is expanding its territory, not only jumping (hopefully soon) on the mirror-less bandwagon, but also invading a domain where others are the main players.

This is a hot summer regarding Canon announcements, and we can expect more rumors to leak in the next weeks and months. We should see a mirror-less camera announced in the next weeks (if all the rumors I and others reported are true). Then there is Photokina in September, where most of us expect the EOS 70D and the EOS 7D Mark II to be announced. And the new, mysterious DSLR with a sensor bigger than full-frame. Stay tuned!"

Here's the link to it.
http://www.canonwatch.com/
Cheers, Pedro

yjchua95 · Jun 13, 2012

Hello.
I have a EOS 60D. Recently, while cleaning the viewfinder plane (above the mirror) with a microfibre cloth, it left some lines that could not be removed and are very visible in the viewfinder.

Are there any ways to remove these scratches?

Thanks.

Jun 13, 2012

Hello,
Can you please suggest which lens is better for shooting Weddings (still pictures)?
Is it 35mm 1.4 more useful than 50mm 1.2 or the other way?
I am not able to decide. Have budget for only one lens.
I use Canon 5D Mark III. I will be using the lens primarily for shooting bride and/or groom and groups.
I have 70-200 2.8 and 24-105 4.0 lenses as well if it helps for you to make a better suggestion.
I am kind of leaning towards 35 mm but I am afraid that I may have to get too close for the individual shots.
Thank you for your suggestions in advance!
Regards.

Jun 13, 2012

Please, post your opinion and/or pictures with your 60D. Especially if its portraits, action shots, or macro. I'm gonna buy a 60D with the 18-200 lens before the end of June since that's when the rebates stop. My newborn son is growing fast and I'm missing a lot of memories from a slow p&s. I really just need reassurance that even if the 60D is 2 years old its still capable of awesome shots! I really can't afford to wait for a 70D nor afford the price. I'm just assuming a 70D is coming out and based on the rise in price of the new rebel. Please help me out!

Jun 13, 2012

I use the Canon EF 28-135mm IS for my "everyday" lens and it's been fine for me. However, I see there's a new EF-S 18-135mm which would give me a wider shot and probably reduce my need for the Tokina ultra wide lens I often have to carry around with me. Any thoughts on this new EF-S lens relative to the older 28-135mm - I'm considering making a switch and would appreciate any input.

SteenerMe · Jun 12, 2012

Yo! I am curious about microadjustment. I am shooting the 5D3 and get sharp shots most of the time but only get sick, tack unreal sharp shots say 1 of 50 if not more. Is this a need to microadjust? Is it possible to get that tack sharp focus more often. To be the norm not every so often. Dont get me wrong the shots are def usable for my clients but for me the ones that just pop off the screen are what get me excited. And i do shot wide open to smaller aperatures and variable shutter speeds and have found no correlation as to when these amazing sharp shots happen. They are all over the board when it happens. And this is with all my lenses. Any advice is appreciated. Thx

mStevens · Jun 12, 2012

I am going on beach vacation in a couple of weeks and want to shoot pictures with my new camera

. I know not to change lenses while outside to avoid dust inside my camera. However, I am paranoid about using my camera on the beach. Do you advise against taking my camera to the beach or do you have tips on how I can keep my camera clean?

Jun 12, 2012

Hi all,

So the other day i picked up a second hand EOS 3 for a steal just so i could play around with shooting some 35mm film again. I love the aesthetic of film and the discipline that comes with shooting with it. The cost of processing and scanning 35mm in Australia is a little steep so every time i press the shutter it costs me 1.16AUD.

Here are a couple of test shots from a roll of Kodak Gold 200 that expired in 2007. If you've been recently shooting some 35mm lets see some of your shots.

cheers
Scott

Untitled by Scott_Henry, on Flickr

Canon Rumors · Jun 12, 2012

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<strong>More to come


</strong>Received some information that Canon is far from done as far as camera launches go for 2012. I am being told that 4 more DSLRs are coming in 2012.</p>
<p><strong>Which cameras?


</strong>It’s unknown if the expected mirrorless entry counts against the mentioned 4 camera bodies.</p>
<p>Speculation about what the 4 cameras could possibly be are below.</p>
<p>1) “Entry Level” full frame camera. Think of it as a direct replacement for the 5D Mark II.</p>
<p>2) Prosumer APS-C, possibly the 70D and not a direct replacement of the 7D.</p>
<p>3) The big megapixel entry, mentioned to be an EOS-1D style body.</p>
<p>4) A mirrorless entry.</p>
<p>If the mirrorless doesn’t count against the 4 purported camera bodies, I’m unsure what else Canon could have up their sleeves for the EOS line. A few people have suggested a 5D in the cinema EOS lineup, however I don’t think that’s likely until after the EOS-1D C starts shipping in late 2012.</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>

ed24 · Jun 12, 2012

Digital Rev.

I thought it wasn't going to available until the end of june.

Sweeeeeet!

kdw75 · Jun 12, 2012

I usually shoot in AP mode and set the ISO manually. During some of my daughters plays I have tried using manual with some success. I frequently use manual mode if I am going to have time to do a shoot, such as a portrait.

Reading on here I see that many say they use manual most of the time. For the ones who do this I am wondering how you go about getting the correct exposure in changing conditions. Such as a family event where some people are in the shade and others are inside or in direct sun. I can of course make it work, but doing so takes me 30 sec or so in some cases by which time the shot is no longer available. I always shoot in RAW so I guess I could just get close, but it seems like letting the camera set the exposure and then using EC when necessary is faster.

Drizzt321 · Jun 12, 2012

So, given that Magic Lantern is running (sorta at least) on the 5d3, do you think it could manage to do MJPEG, or manage to capture the JPEGs fast enough (and then write fast enough to the card) as separate JPEGs at 24/30/60 fps? Or do you think the JPEG engine would be a bottleneck? Or more likely, the sensor readout for processing? It's just a crazy thought, don't really know if ML has tried to do anything like that with a previous camera, but if you're in a 'video' mode it uses a digital shutter, couldn't you simply throw the frame (even if it's just the 1080p) through the JPEG engine?

dickgrafixstop · Jun 12, 2012

I recently purchased a Manfrotto tripod - model 785b - a seemingly attractive light duty version with an interesting
pistol grip ball head. Within weeks one of the cheap plastic leg logs was broken. While it's still useable - albeit missing one of the segments, I am disappointed by the lousy quality of what I had previously considered a
reliable brand. Even worse than the product quality is the customer service of Manfrotto. There is no repair service, no replacement service and you get basically a "should have bought a heavier duty model so live with it"
answer. Anyone else have trouble with this company? Any recommendations on a better light duty tripod?
Thanks
Dick

Canon Rumors · Jun 12, 2012

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<strong>What do we think?


</strong>I have posted our initial impressions of the new Canon EF 600 f/4L IS II. My professional outdoor photographer friend Ethan Meleg took the lens for a day to see how it performed.</p>
<p><strong>Visit Ethan on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/outdoorphotos" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ethan-Meleg-Outdoor-Photography/368111893367?ref=mf" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="http://www.ethanmeleg.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">Blog</a></strong></p>
<p>As with all reviews at Canon Rumors, there’s absolutely no technical stuff. We just try to tell you what we think about it in real world situations. There will be lots of pixel peeping coming in the near future I’m sure from the sites that do it great.</p>
<p>We’ll update the review in the coming months, we just haven’t had enough time to put it through all the various situations we might use a 600mm lens for.</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/reviews/first-impressions-canon-ef-600-f4l-is-ii/" target="_blank">Read our initial impression</a></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>

rpt · Jun 12, 2012

My 100-400 is not focusing consistently specialy when the light is not optimal. I have done the MA three times now and I am not happy with the results. There does not seem to be a consistent behaviour if the light is not optimal. If I shoot a subject in sunlight, it is sharp and focuses correctly. When I shoot say a hawk in a tree with the sun at 11 o'clock and the sky seen through the branches, although the bird is clear and I shot the bird with centre point focus (and I am quite still - shot over 3000 shots of black kites with my rebel and the same lens) and I can swear I did aim right

the camera somehow does not focus on the bird...

When I shoot with my 24-105, the camera focuses correctly. So the camera does not seem to be at fault. It just occurred to me that I should probably clean the contacts. However, if that does not fix the problem, I am thinking of taking the lens to the Canon repair centre and have them look at it. The lens is almost 5 years old and has never been serviced.

Does anybody have any other suggestions? Has anybody experienced anything similar?

Look forward to your advice.

Thanks in advance.

koolman · Jun 12, 2012

Jun 12, 2012

Hi everyone

Just wondering if anyone knows about that...

Dionysis

Canon Rumors · Jun 11, 2012

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<strong>Some reading….


</strong>The manual for the upcoming Canon EOS-1D X was posted online today.</p>
<p>We’ve heard to expect some shipments in late June & July, with preferential treatment given to the Olympic photographers. The rest of us should see 1D X’s in August and September.</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://gdlp01.c-wss.com/gds/8/0300007358/02/eos1dx-im2-c-en.pdf" target="_blank">Read the Manual</a></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>

Bosman · Jun 11, 2012

So the 50L and 5DM3 is a winning combo but has anyone been able to use other focus points on the 5dm3 because i dont feel comfortable using it with anything other than the center since the other focus points don't accurately focus it seems. I wonder if there will be an update to the 50L since i don't think its going to work well with the 5dm3... I wanted to shoot a wedding with it but now i am not sure i want it to be my main lens on the 5dm3 because focus recompose is a pain when doing journalism action type candids. I used the 5D and the 70-200L II and it focuses very accurately. The 24-70 hasn't had much time on my 5DM3 but it seems ok.
Has anyone else been able to get accurate focus with the 50L on the 5DM3?

wickidwombat · Jun 11, 2012

there seems to be a fair bit of interest in the shorty 40 (love that name!)

so will this be the start of a series of pancakes? I'd be pretty interested in a 20 or 21mm f2.8 pancake of similar design and price

TRIPL3try · Jun 11, 2012

Too long; didn't read: what are some important/useful pieces of gear to purchase for a person who is getting their first DSLR? Do lens filters affect video quality in any signicant way? What is a nice hard or soft case for a DSLR body + lens?

Hi everyone, first time poster and long-time lurker of the forums here.

To keep this as short as possible...I'm going to be getting a t4i as soon as it is available. What I'm wondering is, are there any important investments I should make for my first DSLR? I mean besides multiple batteries and multiple SD cards.

I'm planning on getting a tripod/shoulder mount, too, as well as a battery grip and lens filter (I know nothing about lens filters)

I'm a poor college student (hence getting a Rebel and not a 5D3 or a C300

) going to school for video production. I don't know a whole lot about photography, just the basics. And I know about b&h, but I'd like to hear from some experts.

Thank you kindly for all advice...please enlighten me!

Jun 11, 2012

The 5Diii is my first camera with dual card slots, and I'm trying to figure out my work flow. Here's my thought process:

I'll record jpegs on one card and RAW on another for my "everyday shooting." That way I can upload my jpegs into Lightroom 4 and keep my snapshots with minimal storage usage, and then pull out the few that I'd want to really process and potentially enlarge, and then grab those RAW files.

Questions: If this workflow makes sense, do you recommend CF vs SD for RAW (and how about for video, SD or CF?)? Does Lightroom 4 have a way to convert the original RAW files to jpeg rather than just exporting and making duplicates so that I could only shoot RAW and then just easily convert my snapshots to jpeg for storage purposes?

(CF - SanDisk Extreme, 16GBs, 60MB/s //// SD - Trascend 32GB, class 10)

Does this even make sense?

Jun 11, 2012

Having read about the new 40mm pancake and considering getting myself one, I wonder if the MKIII supports the STM function in that lens? I am vey new to video having only so far shot family and golf in automatic settings only. If anyone could enlighten me I would be very thankful. Also, does this mean that it will refocus on new objects? Thanks in advance!

dswatson83 · Jun 11, 2012

Can anyone who owns a 5DIII and the new Tamron 24-70 f/2.8 VC confirm if the 5D recognizes the Tamron as a f/2.8 lens to use the 5 dual cross type focus points? Given that even the original Canon 24-70 mk1 does not, this had me a little worried.

vjlex · Jun 11, 2012

I've been shooting with a Rebel XTi for as many years as it's been out now and have been quite happy with it. I've somewhat outgrown it however and have been itching to dive into full-frame for some time. I withheld grabbing a 5D Mark II in anticipation of the Mark III. Now the Mark III is here. It looks like a wonderful camera- definitely an upgrade from the Mark II. But I'm still finding it hard to get past the sticker shock of $3500.

I know the Mark III is a class ahead of the Rebel line, but I'm curious as to just how much. Is it really 4 times better than the Rebel? Is there a huge difference in IQ between L-glass on a Mark III and L-glass on a 4Ti? What are the main, must-have features that would make the Mark III outclass the 4Ti? I know it comes down to what your specific camera needs are, but I'd really like to hear some ideas. Thanks!

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