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Canon Rumors · Sep 22, 2022

Almost immediately after the Canon EOS R3 was announced, people were already asking about the Canon EOS R1, Canon’s future flagship camera.
We haven’t heard much about it in recent months, as Canon rolled out the Canon EOS R10 and Canon EOS R7 and a couple of RF-S lenses.
We have been told that the Canon EOS R1 is scheduled for the 2nd half of 2023 for an announcement and that we could see teasers beginning in the spring.
The latest information says that Canon’s new flagship will be the “new resolution king” as...

shadow · Sep 20, 2022

Hi, Appreciate being able to join this forum. I was wondering if anyone has owned and compared several EF 100 or other macro lens or even the RF version and noticed much difference in the versions on this macro lens. After reading DXOMark it seems really only the IBIS is improved. I am using the EF 2002 version on an APSC M50 and even with long exposures at f32 the depth of field at full magnification reminds me of a microscope DOF. I see all these nice insect images online and beginning to believe they are stacked in photoshop taken at several focal points. That, or I need another lens. I am attempting to get as close as possible to subject, so perhaps I should back up and crop? Any input would be appreciated. Thanks.

Canon Rumors · Sep 19, 2022

It looks like Nikon is already readying their third generation Nikon Z 7 and Nikon Z 6 camera bodies. According to a leaked roadmap, both cameras will be announced in November 2022.

Nikon Z 7 III – 45mp BSI 8K – November 2022
Nikon Z 6 III – 24mp BSI 6K – November 2022

For 2023, it looks like Nikon has a bunch of new camera bodies planned.

Nikon Z8 – 61mp BSI 8K – August 2023
Nikon Z f – 24mp BSI 4K – June 2023
Nikon Z 5 II – 24mp BSI 4K – January 2023
Nikon Z 90 – 24mp APS-C BSI 6K – March 2023
Nikon Z 50 II – 21mp APS-C BSI 4K – October 2023

Nikon Z Series Camera Roadmap

dolina · Sep 18, 2022

Post up pictures of photographers. Anything goes, as long as they are taking a photo/have large amount of photographic kit even if it is Sony/Nikon

Sleepy Streets by Paolo Dolina, on Flickr

Canon Rumors · Sep 18, 2022

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MPB also offers a 6-month warranty on most of their cameras and lenses.
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danfaz · Sep 17, 2022

Interesting discovery yesterday as I opened a new RF 24-70 L...
First, the internal packaging the lens sat in used to be thick, snug-fitting Styrofoam, and the pouch and literature sat in a cardboard insert above the top Styrofoam.

Now, the lens sits in thin, not-so-snug plastic molds and the pouch and literature sit in the empty space of the top plastic mold.
This is similar to consumer-grade lenses I've purchased before. Not a HUGE deal, but I noticed the lens is a little loose in this setup and wobbles about a bit, and it just looks a bit cheap IMO.

Second, the lens hood is made in China now. All my L hoods are made in Japan. Here, too, not a HUGE deal, but just seems a little bit cheaper. And of course, these cost-cutting efforts don't reduce the price of the lens, but maybe it's keeping the price from going up?

What do you all think?

Elmonducky · Sep 16, 2022

Has anyone else noticed how Canon seems to have no problem supplying R7s with 18-150 lenses to all their retailers but have been back ordered for many months for bodies only?
Love Canons products but hate their greed! Wish I wasnt so heavily invested in canon equipment, if I had it to do over I would've gone with Sony.

dolina · Sep 15, 2022

According to this Canon rumour the CEO of Canon JP promised to release 8 new lenses annually for the next 4 years.

If this is true what are the top 8 RF lenses do you want to see by this time next year?

Maximilian · Sep 14, 2022

This may be a bit of a morbid topic, but on my recent walk in the woods I came across these mammal remains.
The first thing I found was this skull. I assume it belonged to a fox. Since it was already very weathered I am not quite sure.

Canon Rumors · Sep 13, 2022

Canon has released new firmware for the Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM. It’s a minor update and but likely worthwhile to prevent any issues on future shoots.
Firmware Version 1.1.1 incorporates the following fix:

Fixes an issue, in which, in rare instances, “Err60” is displayed if zoom operations are performed when the camera is started.

Download firmware v1.1.1 for the Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

Canon Rumors · Sep 13, 2022

Netflix has rejected the Canon EOS R5C for production certification, and we’re told that Canon doesn’t have any intention to address the issue like Sony did with the FX3.
Neither Netflix or Canon has spoken directly on why the camera was denied, but the only thing we and others can think of is that the camera lacks Canon Log-2. There may be some other image quality reason that we don’t know about. The Canon EOS R5C seems to have every other feature required by Netflix for certification.
The Canon EOS R5 C can still be used for productions, but footage from the camera cannot make up more than 10% of the total runtime of the production.
We’d love to hear more on this topic.

Canon Rumors · Sep 13, 2022

TTArtisan has launched a $55 25mm f/2 manual focus lens for APS-C sensors and with an RF mount option for Canon shooters as well as an EF-M mount version.
TTArtisan currently has 8 lenses for the RF mount

TTArtisan RF 7.5mm f/2 Fisheye APS-C $132
TTArtisan RF 11mm f/2.8 Fisheye $204
TTArtisan RF 17mm f/1.4 APS-C $118
TTArtisan RF 21mm f/1.5 $227...

Canon Rumors · Sep 13, 2022

Bryan at The Digital Picture has completed his review of the brand new Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM, Canon’s ‘value’ wide angle zoom lens for full-frame and APS-C RF mount cameras.
If you’re like me, you may only use an ultra-wide angle lens on occassion, so this is a great option for minimal cost compared to the RF 14-35mm f/4L IS USM and RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM.
Is it worth owning? Bryan things so.
The Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens fills the previously open affordable, compact, ultra-wide-angle zoom lens position in the RF lens lineup. Most will find an ultra-wide-angle zoom lens to be one of the most important members of their kit, and the well-featured Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens is a good option for that role.
Is this the highest-performing ultra-wide-angle RF zoom lens available? No. Is this the smallest, lightest, and most affordable ultra-wide-angle RF zoom...

AlanF · Sep 12, 2022

We have decided to go Mallorca at the beginning of October. Any advice, especially details of nature tour guides would be much appreciated.

dolina · Sep 11, 2022

The Winners of the 2022 Bird Photographer of the Year Competition

More than 20,000 photos were entered.

petapixel.com

Competition Categories — Bird Photographer of the Year

Find details of all the Bird Photographer of the Year competition categories.

www.birdpoty.com

People into bird photography may want to take a look see on this year's winner.

Their categories are as follows

- Best Portrait

- Birds in the Environment

- Bird Behaviour

- Birds in Flight

- Black and White

- Urban Birds

- Comedy Bird Photo

- Conservation (Single Image)

- Portfolio Award

- Video Award

- Conservation Award

- Young BPOTY: The Young Bird Photographer of the Year will be awarded to one of the winners of the 3 age groups (11 and Under, 12-14 years, 15-17 years).

Kit Lens Jockey · Sep 11, 2022

I will pretty much jet let this photo of a print I got out of my PRO-4000 do the talking. What on earth is wrong with this printer? I would say maybe it's a print head problem, but the nozzle check pattern is ok, and if it's a print head (recently replaced BTW) why only a problem on half the page??

dolina · Sep 11, 2022

I'm a big fan of Black and White portraits and I thought that we needed it's very own thread on the forum, I'll be glad to get it going with some of my favorite ones. Feel free to post any of your Black and White portrait images here. Thanks

Politics by Paolo Dolina, on Flickr

rpg51 · Sep 10, 2022

My profile pic has this text below the pic "EOS M50" I have no clue how that text got there. I am quite sure I did not add it. At least not intentionally. How do I edit that? I don't own an M50. I own an EOS R5. Thanks for any help.

Canon Rumors · Sep 10, 2022

The Canon USA store has restocked copies of the refurbished Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM for $2789. Refurbished gear comes with a full 1-year Canon USA warranty.
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM Features:

Bright, Constant f/2 USM Zoom Lens.
L Series Lens with High Image Quality.
Control Ring for Direct Setting Changes.
Dust- and Water-resistant with Fluorine Coating.
12 pin Communication System.
Two UD Elements and One Super UD Element.

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM $2789

dolina · Sep 10, 2022

I don't believe there is such a thread here. I tried looking up, but didn't find any.

I thought it'd be quite interesting. There is a world of talent here. Sky's the limit (no fun intended..!). So, let's start one.
Here's my inaugural contribution: above the clouds from the window of an airplane.

I will see you one day again... by Paolo Dolina, on Flickr

dolina · Sep 10, 2022

I did a search, but didn't find any general threads. so i figured I'd start one. Kindly share your best cityscape shots you've taken.

Quiapo, Manila City

Carlos Palanca Sr by Paolo Dolina, on Flickr