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rpt · Oct 22, 2022

Hi, I have been away for a long time and eventually got myself a R5 in 2020 - just before the pandemic struck India. Now that winter is setting and hopefully the skies will be clear, I will join a group interested in astrophotography. As you know, these sites have no power, so the option is either to carry many batteries or connect to a power bank. I searched the net and YouTube and saw many videos and articles and finally decided that Anker has good power banks. There were four that I considered:

Anker 737 Power Bank (PowerCore 24K), 24,000mAh
Anker PowerCore III 19,200mAh, 45W Power Delivery
Anker Power Bank, PowerCore III Elite 25600 PD 60W with 65W PD Charger
Anker PowerCore III Elite 25600mAh, 87W Portable Charger with 65W USB C Charger
Anker Powerhouse 27000mAh Lithium ion 100, 97.2Wh

#1, #2 and #5 do not come with chargers. I opted for #1 and ordered it and purchased the UGreen 100W PD charger which I am using and am happy with. I also purchased a USB digital tester to see the voltage, current and wattage being used by the R5 and the other devices I charge.

Unfortunately, the Anker 737 has not yet arrived, and I have no visibility on when it will arrive. The dealer has promised that it will get it by the weekend, but I don't think it is arriving any time soon. If it does not arrive by next Thursday, I will cancel the order. So, I wanted input from you folks as to what you use so I can then look for alternatives. If you have not seen the Anker 737, do take a look.

Hoping to hear from you folks.

Thanks in advance.

AJ · Oct 20, 2022

I'm in the market for a wideangle prime, and I'm really torn between Canon RF 24/1.8 and Sigma 28/1.4
Intended uses: astrophotography (tracked), after-dark walk-around shooting in cities and towns (travel), and daylight landscape photography.
Wideangle lenses owned already: RF 24-240, RF 16/2.8, EF 50/1.8

Plusses for the Canon:
- Has IS.
- Small, lightweight, which is a BIG plus for travel and hiking
- Native RF mount, no putzing with adapters (although this is not a big deal)
- Close focus ability (doubt I will use this much

Downsides of Canon
- Relatively expensive
- Consumer-grade build
- While the center is sharp, the corners aren't the sharpest and will likely need stopping down.
- Need to stop down to f/2.8 at least for astro.

Plusses for Sigma
- Built like a tank
- 2/3 stops faster
- Very sharp, even wide open. Corner-to-corner sharpness
- Occasionally goes on sale for 450-500 USD which is a screamin' a deal

Downsides of Sigma
- Heavy. I could be hiking or traveling, and if the lens stays home because of weight then what's the point.

Thoughts?

osx996 · Oct 20, 2022

I had to send my R5 in for assistance for some pixels burnt on the sensor and they told me that in addition to those, there are errors in the internal memory (??)

anything similar happened to anyone?

the R5 apart from the burnt pixels, seemed to work fine ...

Thanks

Canon Rumors · Oct 19, 2022

Canon has released new firmware for the Canon EOS-1D X Mark III. This is a pretty minor update, but a recommended one.
Firmware Version 1.6.2 incorporates the following fixes:

Fixes an issue that, in rare cases, displays an Error Code 70 after the camera has been connected to a network for a prolonged period of time.
Fixes minor issues.

Download Canon EOS-1D X Mark III v1.6.2

LovePhotography · Oct 18, 2022

Anyone else buy an Arsenal 2? I bought one, and am having trouble getting it to do anything even close to as nice as in the promo stuff... Anyone else try one?

Skyscraperfan · Oct 17, 2022

Although I treat my lenses were well, the IS of my EF 35mm f/2 IS suddenly stopped working. That is very annoying, because it is the main feature of that lens. f/2 combined with IS made it a night vision lens. I wonder what is wrong with the IS. Might only the switch be broken? Without the IS I basically lose four stops now and need 16 times the ISO to compensate. That makes the lens pretty unusable for low light unless I use it on a camera with IBIS in future.

This problem damages my trust in Canon products further. Two years ago the main board of my camera broke and I had to replace it for more than 600 Euros. I found out that many people had the same problem with that camera and it might happen again with the new main board in a few years. If something like that happens, I wonder if I should invest a lot of money into an expensive Canon camera again.

I wonder how much it would cost to repair the IS. Probably more than half of the lens price and after some time it may break again, as I do not think that the replacement will have a higher quality than the original.

As cameras get more and more complex, Canon might earn a lot of money from repairs in future. We still do not know how long IBIS will last, as the first Canon cameras with IBIS came out two years ago. And what about the electronic viewfinders? How long until they break or at least have hot pixels? The camera of my grandpa still works. How long will our cameras work?

Canon Rumors · Oct 13, 2022

Sony today announced the new vlog camera ZV-1F. Packed with creative power, easy-to-use vlogging functions, advanced connectivity, and eco-friendly features, it is the new go-to camera for vloggers and creators who want to capture stunning stills and videos. The pocket-size camera has been optimised for vlogging with Sony’s latest technology to make content stand out.
Check out the Sony ZV-1F at B&H Photo
Sony ZV-1F key features:

Fixed ultra wide-angle 20 mm0 prime lens for selfie shooting
Background bokeh and Face priority AE to ensure subjects standout
Skin tone optimisation including Soft Skin Effect option
High precision focusing and Eye AF for both humans and animals[ii]
Active Mode (electronic) image stabilisation when shooting video[iii]
Creative Look presets for ultimate visual expression
Slow motion and quick motion options to enhance creativity
Product...

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Canon Rumors · Oct 13, 2022

Canon has released a major new feature and bug-fix firmware update for the Canon Cinema EOS C300 Mark III.
Firmware Version 1.0.4.1 incorporates the following enhancements:

Adds support for EU-V3 Expansion Unit 3.
Adds Focus Position Guide feature.
Adds support for additional commands for Canon IP [XC Protocol].
The following features are enabled when the following lenses are attached: CN8×15 IAS S/E1, CN8×15 IAS S/P1, CN-E45-135mm T2.4 L F, CN-E45-135mm T2.4 L FP

Displaying metadata, such as the model name and the focal distance of the lens attached.

Displaying T number
Support for Peripheral Illumination Correction and Chromatic Lens Aberration Correction.(EF only)
Support for [Dual Pixel Focus Guide] (EF only)

Enables face detection and tracking when S&F shooting frame rate is set from 24 to 120 frames per second.
Adds support for 4CH display in audio meter.
Improves the retention of the recording settings when switching between normal shooting and S&F shooting.
Adds...

Canon Rumors · Oct 13, 2022

Canon has released a new feature and bug fix firmware update for the Canon Cinema EOS C500 Mark II.
Firmware Version 1.0.6.1 incorporates the following enhancements:

Adds support for the Canon Expansion Unit 3 [EU-V3].
Adds Focus Position Guide feature.
Adds support for additional commands for Canon IP [XC Protocol].
The following features are enabled when the following lenses are attached: CN8×15 IAS S/E1, CN8×15 IAS S/P1, CN-E45-135mm T2.4 L F, CN-E45-135mm T2.4 L FP

Displaying metadata, such as the model name and the focal distance of the lens attached.

Displaying T number
Support for Peripheral Illumination Correction and Lens Aberration Correction.(EF only)
Support for Dual Pixel CMOS AF autofocus (EF only)
Support for [Dual Pixel Focus Guide](EF only)

Enables AF when S&F shooting frame rate is set to 24/25/30/48/50/60/100/120 frames per second.
Enables face detection and tracking when S&F shooting frame rate is set from 24 to 120 frames per second.
Adds support for 4CH...

Canon Rumors · Oct 13, 2022

Canon has released a minor firmware update for the Canon EOS R3.
This firmware incorporates the following changes:

Fixed a phenomenon in which the Err70 may occur in rare cases while shooting small subjects.
Fixed a phenomenon that when the battery is ejected while the power switch is set to in rare cases, the image may not be saved correctly.

Download firmware v1.2.2 for the Canon EOS R3

xps · Oct 13, 2022

On some rumor sites some fake posting appeared. One rumor site that often got right information, posted thath the 7RV will be announced on October 26th.
Rumored, an AI-AF system will come - an gamechanging feature.
Sensor will be the same as on 7RIV. (from Sony Alpha Rumors)

For me, as I use the 7RIV with the 200-600mm lens (carryabel and much lighter than my R5,R3 with 600mm RF and EF MK II, this is partially good news.
Partially, because an new, "gamechanging" AF system is welcome. My personal problem: The 7RIV I own, is noisy. Over 800 noisy, abvove 1600 Supernoisy. So, why buy an new camera that will deliver noisy shots?

In my first intention, I will save my money and wait for the upcoming R1 (as some rumored pricings are superhigh).

Maximilian · Oct 12, 2022

Autumn is always a time of the year I like go out and take pictures - at least as long as rain is not too heavy

Please add your Autumn/Fall impressions, too.

This year, 2022, I'll start with a totally crazy photo:
An apple blossom, in October, just photographed in my garden.
2022 is a year that has completely messed up nature here in Germany:
Too dry, too warm, too wet in September... too crazy.

Maximilian · Oct 12, 2022

Yesterday the Natural History Museum, London, announced the "Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2022".

Grand title winner: Karine Aigner, USA

The big buzz | Wildlife Photographer of the Year | Natural History Museum

Karine Aigner (USA) gets close to the action as a group of bees compete to mate.

www.nhm.ac.uk

Equipment:
Sony α7R III, Laowa 24mm f14 2x macro probe lens, 1/1000 sec, ISO 6400, Profoto strobe + wireless trigger

Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Grand title winner: Katanyou Wuttichaitanakorn, Thailand

The beauty of baleen | Wildlife Photographer of the Year | Natural History Museum

Katanyou Wuttichaitanakorn (Thailand) is intrigued by the contrasting colours and textures of a Bryde's whale, surfacing close by.

www.nhm.ac.uk

Equipment:
Canon EOS 90D, Sigma 150–600mm f5–6.3 lens, 1/6400, f6.3 (-1 e/v), ISO 640

Explore the gallery. Once again, a lot of great pictures there, no matter what gear was used.

Gallery | Wildlife Photographer of the Year | Natural History Museum

Browse the WPY winning images in our immersive gallery. Use the filter tab to customise your search

www.nhm.ac.uk

Canon Rumors · Oct 12, 2022

Are you still shooting with a Canon EOS-1D X Mark II? Well, B&H Photo has the Hoodman 64GB HCFAST Steel Memory Card in the Deal Zone for only $49 (Reg $149).
Hoodman 64GB HCFAST Key Features

64GB Storage Capacity
CFAST 2.0 Card Type
Read Speed: 560 MB/s
Write Speed: 455 MB/s
3700x Speed Rating

Hoodman 64GB HCFAST Steel Memory Card $49 (Reg $149)

Canon Rumors · Oct 12, 2022

Yesterday we reported the first sure-fire specifications for the upcoming Canon EOS R6 Mark II. A few more specifications have made it to us, and we see some ‘first-time’ features we do believe.
Canon EOS R6 Mark II Specifications (New information in bold)

24mp Full-frame CMOS Sensor
Dual Pixel RAW / RAW burst
Dual Pixel CMOS AF
In-body stabilization
Digital Tele-Converter
12fps Mechanical
Hybrid Auto
4K 30p (No Crop)
4K 60p (Cropped. The EOS R6 is a 1.1x crop)
Canon Log 3/HDR PQ
Cloud RAW processing
RF/RF-S Lenses
SD/SDHC dual card slot
Not...

padders · Oct 11, 2022

I'm about to purchase a R6 (upgrade from a 5D Mark III) and looking at lens choices. I had a lot of my EF lenses stolen so I'm expecting to start new and not get an adapter.

I largely shoot travel/landscape photography but am going to start trying to do some (kids) sports and general photography. All non commercial.

I'm going on a safari (holiday of a lifetime type situation) in a few weeks so am upgrading partly for that.

The lens I am most keen on are:

RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
RF 14-35mm F4 L is USM

Which covers landscape and wildlife for safari; at which point I'm reaching my budget for expensive lenses.

I'm more struggling on what else to get in the middle.

The kit lens seems to be very good value so one thought is to get that, it does not seem worth paying the additional for the Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM which might be a natural 3 zoom lens kit.

Part of me is wondering if instead of the kit lens I get the Canon RF 24–240mm F4-6.3 is USM its clearly not as good as the 100-500 and there is some duplication; but might be an "ok at a lot" lens for general walk around or kids stuff when I don't want to be taking the 100-500 with me - so becomes the lens that means I take the camera with me more.

And then that leaves a gap for perhaps an expensive prime 50mm when budget allows.

Any other suggestions?

Canon Rumors · Oct 10, 2022

Pergear has launched new CFexpress Type-B memory cards. Pergear has priced all of these new cards quite aggressively. We have been using Pergear cards exclusively for about a year now and we have never had a problem.
Pergear has top-notch support if you do run into issues. All of their cards come with a full 5-year warranty.
Add $20 to the prices of the memory cards at Amazon, as the current stock comes with a CFexpress card reader.
Pergear 1TB & 2TB CFexpress card highlights

The read/write speed has been greatly improved in stable write performance. The sustained write speed of the new PERGEAR 1T/2T card reaches 1300mb/s, which is 3.5 times compared to the elder PERGEAR generation 400mb/s.
The price of the new 1T/2T CFE-B card is lower than most CFE-B cards on the market.
The read/write data is not falsely advertised. We tested the card internally for
5-year warranty promise...

Canon Rumors · Oct 10, 2022

The Canon EOS R camera body has been discontinued for quite some time, and we have reported for a long time that it would not get a direct replacement, but that there would be a full-frame camera below the Canon EOS R6.
An unconfirmed rumor about such a replacement has appeared on Weibo.
Canon EOS R8 Specifications (Rumored)

30.3mp Full-Frame Sensor
DIGIC X
5-axis in-body stabilization
12fps Mechanical
4K 30p (No Crop)
4K 60p (Cropped)
CFexpress/SD dual card slot

We haven’t heard about such a camera or seen such a spec list, so please treat this information accordingly.
We believe that only one more camera is coming from Canon in 2022, and that will be an APS-C camera.

Canon Rumors · Oct 8, 2022

B&H Photo has a few things for the EOS R system in their used department. All of the pricing seems to take into consideration the recent instant rebates from Canon USA.
Used Gear in Stock at B&H Photo

Canon EOS R6 Body $2123
Canon EOS R5 C Body $4078
Canon EOS R5 C w/RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM $5189
Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM $1838...

PhilC · Oct 8, 2022

I had bought the 7D with the excellent EF-S 15-85 a close equivalent to the 24-105. I loved the range for travel and it’s sharpness. 15 mm is very different to the 18 mm offered in standard kit lenses to the point I will not move to RF-S if it doesn’t come out or at least a 15-65 mm which would be the true 24-105. Having to buy the RF 6 and 24-105 is a totally different budget as well as all other replacements to my other 4 EFS lenses. I want to move for lighter equipment without necessarily having to go to FUJI for that although their 16-80 would suit me too. EFS 15-85 was great for all its users but Canon never promoted truly after its launch on 7D, I hope it’s not disregarded for RF-S.

Grimbald · Oct 8, 2022

Hi

I‘m considering buying or renting an underwater case for my R5 as I will go snorkeling for a few weeks in December. Does anyone her have experience with using the R5 in the water?
I‘m not diving deep, maximum 3m, so the case would not have to withstand high pressure

ronseese · Oct 7, 2022

Canon recently has presented savings on many lenses. Is Canon adjusting to market pressures, or is this a precursor to MkII releases?

Canon Rumors · Oct 7, 2022

Canon Utsunomiya Office to install new manufacturing facilities, strengthen manufacturing capacity for semiconductor lithography systems
TOKYO, October 6, 2022—Canon Inc. announced today that the company will install new manufacturing facilities at its Utsunomiya Office, which produces semiconductor lithography systems and other devices. The new facilities are scheduled to commence operation in the first half of 2025.
The Canon Group, under Phase VI of its “Excellent Global Corporation Plan” series of 5-year management plans, aims to “accelerate our corporate portfolio transformation by improving productivity and creating new businesses.” As part of these efforts, Canon is working to expand its semiconductor lithography system business, one of the company’s primary strategic businesses.
The semiconductor market is expected to see continued growth amid the transition towards a “smart society” led by such advancements as the IoT and 5G. Canon is working to strengthen its position in...

Canon Rumors · Oct 6, 2022

Anhui China, 6 October, 2022 – Venus Optics, the camera lens manufacturer that has been endeavouring to invent unique lenses, is now releasing 2 new cine macro lenses:

Laowa 65mm T2.9 2X Macro APO Cine (Super 35) – Fujifilm X / Sony E/ / Nikon Z / Canon EF-M
Laowa 100mm T2.9 2X Ultra Macro APO Cine (Full Frame) – PL / Sony E / Canon EF / Canon RF / L mount

The 2 lenses offer up to an exceptional 2X magnification which can barely be found on the market. Providing cinematographers with higher flexibility in shooting subjects of different sizes. With an APO design, the lenses render quality images without chromatic aberration. Greatly reduce the effort for post-editing, especially for macro shots. Both the 65mm and the 100mm have a T2.9 large aperture for not just creating a shallower depth of field, but also good for low light situations. Make ready for professional use, the focusing ring and the step-less aperture ring are all equipped with industrial standard...

Canon Rumors · Oct 5, 2022

A rare and highly collectable Canon lens is coming up for auction at the always interesting Wetzler Camera Auctions on October 8, 2022
The lens in question? A Canon FD 24mm f/1.4 S.S.C. Aspherical. This lens was released in 1975 and is pretty rare, no one here has ever seen one.
This was the world’s largest aperture 24mm wide angle lens at the time. A ground and polished glass aspherical lens surface, applied at the rear surface of the eighth lens element correct spherical aberration and astigmatism to achieve high picture quality even at a full aperture of f/1.4. The floating mechanism achieves high definition from the shortest focusing distance to infinity.
The starting bid for the Canon FD 24mm f/1.4 S.S.C. Aspherical is €6,000, and it’s expected to fetch between €12,000-€15,000 when it’s all said and done.
There are currently two of these lenses on ebay...

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