Is it possible for Canon Rumors to scrape EXIF data and display them?

Specific to

- Camera model
- Lens model
- f-number
- shutter speed
- ISO sensitivity
- etc

Then an opt-in for GPS coordinates as some users like myself take the extra effort to embed this data in post to show on mapping platforms like Google Maps?

I could get excited about this glass in an RF mount. But then again, I was a positive vocal minority about the Sigma 24-36 too. We've all got our focal length favs, some of us conventional other not. It's all good.

I know this sounds nostalgic, and I know the era of SLR is long gone, but there are better ways IMHO that Canon can end its best period of history in camera industry in a better way.

Canon is the winner and by and large its ruthless pragmatic determination, when it switched from mechanic to electronic, from film to CMOS, and from EF-M to R. There is no hesitation, no back-looking, no doubting, but pure calculation. I appreciate it and admire it because that is the right thing to do to survive. Look at Olympus, Pentax, and Minolta (or even Nikon), do you think there persistence helped their loyal user ultimately? So first thing first, I am not saying that Canon should continue producing DSLR cameras and lenses. I am saying that Canon should have a better ending of it.

(1) 5D and 5D mark II, 6D and 6D mark II, 7D and 7D mark II are great lineups and "touch up". I would consider 5D mark III and 5D mark IV as a new line that should be named 4D and 4D mark II as upgraded version to compete with mirrorless cameras. So I think Canon has done everything it can here. However, just like EOS 3 in the days of film photography, Canon should have made a EOS 3D to summarize all the "black technologies" that promises sequels that could knock your socks off (if it wants). It can be anything that is either not mature in time, or seemingly useless, or just unconventional for DSLR. That is what Canon can do as a finale. Of course, a 135L IS, a 50L IS, a 99D (catch up everything for the euthanistic amateurs), or even a m5 mark ii are all good candidates as well to end the era.

(2) This is not about selling or marketing. This is not about keeping the same lens mount like Nikon or Pentax did for SLR. (I know Sony is doing it as well, but it is too young to be discussed...) Again, this is a elegant gesture and a love letter for all the Canon users that says, I care of you. Look at what Olympus did in the past a couple of years-as a much smaller company department, they have the gut to upgrade nearly all their lines and squeeze in all techniques that they can before it went bankrupt. What do you think the purpose of it? It says, I am a reputable manufacture and I care about my reputation which is all about the best design and a dedication to the best engineering. Craftsman's spirit of Japan is what makes the camera country-all the innovation is based on the limitation of feasibility, affordability, and reliability. And DSLR can really showcase such spirit. That is why DSLR should be a tradition, not a trend.

(3) I know it is funny. Yesterday we complained about Canon that is too slow to make mirrorless with a concern of losing its market share of DSLR. Today we complained about Canon that do not make better DSLR afraid of competing with its own DSLR. But that is the beauty of being conservative. But let me think of a world without Sony. If Canon slows down a bit, the design pitfalls of m6 mark ii will not happen; the weird design of EOS R and R7 control wheel/bar will not happen. And R and Rp will have better modulation of the chips and will not be in their position today (think about how graceful and adequate when Canon started to lauch its full spectrum of DSLR from the 00s, one by one). All these rushed products are fundamentally ruining the reputation and market shares in the end since it is not about creating the best camera no more-it is all about beating Sony. So can you be sure that there is really nothing can be learnt from the 30 years of DSLR? Do we just want to follow Sony to do everything in the design of a good camera? In the end of the day, it is not a war of specs, at least that is not the game Canon has been playing successfully for the past 20+ years. Who do you want to sell your mirrorless cameras? How many of them are shooting videos (and upload to Youtube and discuss about the video capability)? There are many good questions that no one dares to think!

RIP DSLR...or?

I found these Arena Polo games near my house and it is a blast to photograph them. Shooting with an R3 and 70-200 f2.8 IS III. All photos f2.8, 1/400, ISO A (16,000-25,000) Post processed with Can Utility to TIFF, then Photoshop.

Looks like an interesting contest with a chance to win an R5 and 24-70. Not open to North America

I was wondering if anyone tried to use a Canon Eos r5 along with a Sony Xperia Pro-I to use it as external monitor and enable livestreaming possibilities ?

Sony xperia Pro had a micro HDMI connector so it should work with this one. But it's getting older.
Since Canon enabled using our r5 as webcam, i assume it's compatible with USB uvc protocol.
So i was wondering if anyone tried connecting an r5 to a Sony xperia Pro-I to see if it works (i mean if external monitor and livestreaming do).

Looking forward reading back from your tests.

A new patent showing off some lens element coating to help with ghosting and other anomalies has appeared alongside optical formulas for what appears to be RF-S prime lenses.
Below are the three prime lens designs shown in the patent, we wouldn’t be surprised for one of these to hit the market as a consumer product.
Canon RF-S 21mm f/1.8

Focal length: 20.60mm
F-value: 1.85
Half angle of view: 46.4°
Image height: 18.71mm
Overall length: 84.87mm
Back focus: 11.00mm

Canon RF-S 24mm f/1.8

Focal length: 24,72mm
F-value: 1.85
Half angle of view: 41.2°
Image height: 19.34mm
Total length: 81.00mm
Back focus: 11.00mm

Canon RF-S 28mm f/1.8

Focal length: 28.60mm
F-value: 1.85
Half angle of view: 37,1°
Image height: 20.15mm
Total length: 81.00mm
Back focus: 13.20mm

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Here's one of my favourite birds from my trip to Mexico this past spring. I had seen them before in Guatemala but was SUPER excited to get such great looks on this trip. What a stunner!!!



In case you want to see more from that trip please visit - http://www.glennbartley.com/naturephotography/articles/Gallery - Mexico2022.html

All the best!

Glenn

This lens arrived a couple days ago. I checked decentering first and it is very well centered. The focussing reminds me of a Zeiss 100mm Makro, which is to say, very nice.

These are the last DSLRs still on stock. Prices are for US$ body-only as listed on BH Photo

Canon

• 2020 Canon EOS Rebel T8i (EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i) $899
• 2020 Canon EOS-1D X Mark III $6,499
• 2019 Canon EOS 90D $1,199
• 2019 Canon EOS Rebel SL3 (EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10) $649
• 2017 Canon EOS 6D Mark II $1,399
• 2016 Canon EOS 5D Mark IV $2,699
• 2016 Canon EOS 80D $1,099
• 2016 Canon EOS-1D X Mark II $4,499
• 2015 Canon EOS 5DS R $1,499

Nikon

• 2020 Nikon D780 $2,196.95
• 2019 Nikon D6 $6,496.95
• 2017 Nikon D850 $2,796.95
• 2017 Nikon D7500 $999.95
• 2016 Nikon D5600 $699.95
• 2016 Nikon D500 $1599.95
• 2014 Nikon D750 $1,699.95

Petax

• 2021 Pentax K-3 Mark III $1,696.95
• 2018 Pentax K-1 Mark II $1,796.95
• 2016 Pentax K-70 $616.95

Forex: ₱55.99 = $1.00

This would be one of the prerequisites for a medium format "0.79x crop" or "0.64x full frame" Canon RF body that is priced between $3.5-33k.

As Canon would prefer their medium format users to exclusively use RF L lenses then the image circle of RF non-L & RF-S glass can be limited to 35mm 1.0x full frame & 1.6x crop.

New time-lapse of the Sun from 2022-03-06.
Shot with a Canon Ra.

Keith over at Northlight Images uncovered a pretty cool patent pertaining to cooling of camera bodies. A lot has been discussed about this topic over the last couple of years.
This patent shows Canon using magnets to pump the liquid through the cooling tubes, which I would think, would make this type of active cooling silient, unlike internal cooling fans. This would also do a much better job of bringing the internal temperatures down that simply using copper heatsinks.
Cooling of camera bodies is going to be an area a lot of resources are going to be poured into we think. Especially with consumer 8K, high-resolution and high-speed cameras becoming more common, and they’re only going to get faster and more capable in the future.

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Planning to purchase an EOS R7 in the near future to replace my 90D, I reached out to RRS to see if they intend to offer an L-bracket for this model. I spoke to them on the phone and was told there are no immediate plans, but they would to continue to gauge interest as the camera is rolled out. If anyone else is hoping for an RRS plate or L-bracket for the R7, it couldn't hurt to send them an email.

I have a ballhead and pano setup that both have their lever release clamps, which they claim need either RRS or Wimberly plates because of the machining tolerances needed to safely close and lock with the lever clamp. I kind of regret choosing the lever clamps for this reason. Compared to the range of models RRS used to offer, they seem slow to roll out new products and don't offer the range they used to. I suppose this is due to the frequency with which new digital cameras are rolled out, compared to the film days. They don't even offer a universal L-bracket anymore.

It looks like the next best option is an L-bracket from 3 Legged Thing and hope it works with the lever clamp, or swap out the clamp for a screw style. One of the nice things about the camera-specific RRS brackets are the lens center markings on both the horizontal and vertical plate surfaces. Not really necessary for normal use but handy when lining up for panos.

Yesterdays Create Cloud update has added lens profiles for the 2 RF lenses that will soon be available. Nice to see that Adobe is back to releasing support *before* the items can land on your desk.

One of the most requested super telephoto lenses for the RF system is a Canon RF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM. The Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM has been discontinued for quite some time.
We have been told that Canon has prototypes out in the wild and that the lens is a ground-up redesign of the focal length.
The source claims that weight has been reduced by almost 40% and  the length by as much as 30% over it’s EF predecessor, though they didn’t have the exact dimensions and weight to give us.
Weight savings in lenses is something Canon has been pouring a ton of R&D into, and this revelation shouldn’t shock us.
We can reportedly expect to see the Canon RF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM some time in the first half of 2023.
Keep a close eye on the sidelines of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar in November.
More to come…

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Hi
Does anyone is using screen protector? Can anyone recommended any? Are there issue with touching or closing screen?
Thank you
Jacek

A derelict barn (Summilux 35 & EF 135 L)

Canon appears to be working on some very fast zoom lenses for the RF mount. I’m not sure any of these optical formulas will lead to actual products, but it’s likely that these are part of the R&D for a more traditional zoom range with a fast aperture.
These designs could be for the Cinema EOS line and not for RF. The backfocus distances are all over the place in this patent.
Canon 30-90 f/1.5

Focal Length: 31.20-89.85
F-value: 1.51
Half angle of view: 25.38-9.35
Total length: 284.23
Back focus: 39.00

Canon 21-80 f/1.5

Focal length: 21.00-80.57
F-value: 1.51
Half angle of view: 35.17-10.41
Total length: 288.03
Back focus: 39.00

Canon 18-45 f/1.5

Focal length: 18.01-45.01
F-value: 1.51
Half angle of view: 39.422-18.20
Overall length: 308.88
Back focus: 39.00

Canon 40-100 f/1.5

Focal Length: 40.00-99.97
F-value: 1.51
Half angle of view: 20.31-8.42
Overall length: 282.55
Back focus: 39.62

Canon 45-130 f/2.2

Focal length: 45.00-129.00
F-value: 2.25
Half angle of view...

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Hello,
Can anyone confirm (or not) if this is a Broad-winged Hawk?
I took the picture in Calgary, in Carburn Park, last weekend.

Thanks!

Here’s one of my favourite hummingbirds from a trip I led earlier this year. These little beauties just erupt into glowing shades of purple, blue and green when seen from the right angle.



To see more from that exciting trip please visit - http://www.glennbartley.com/naturephotography/articles/Gallery - HighAndes.html

Technical Details
Camera Model: Canon EOS R5
Shutter speed: 1/1250 sec
Aperture: 5.6
Exposure compensation: -1
Flash: Off
ISO: 3200
Lens: EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM

It seems that we have been talking about the Canon RF 35mm f/1.2L USM forever. This lens has been on our pretty accurate RF lens roadmap since the beginning.
We have reported that it would be announced in 2021, and then in 2022, and now we are told that the lens has been pushed back to 2023. We’re not exactly sure why the lens has been pushed back, but I think that we can assume as to why, and we’re tired of typing the reasons!
We have been told that Canon would like to announce it alongside two other RF L prime lenses to round out the lineup. With the Canon RF 135mm  f/1.8L USM expected to be announced, I think it’s likely that we will see an RF 24mm f/1.4L USM, RF 35mm f/1.2L USM and another wide angle L lens announced if things go to plan for Canon.
At least one dealer has confirmed this information to us.

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I was on a hike with my M6 II again and had the EF-S 55-250 from my girlfriend with me.
The photos of flowers and insects are so much better than with the EF-M 32, especially in terms of bokeh.
So I decided to get one for myself.
I wonder if anyone has a real world comparision of the EF-S 55-250 with the EF-M 55-200? Is it just as good?
Thanks, Oskar

I have my R7 for 2 weeks now (my first mirror-less).

I don't know if I have a problem or not. I happened to put the R7 body against my ear and discovered that there is a noise coming from the camera - difficult to describe the noise. It is definitely not my ears, my daughter can also hear it.

Could any other R7 owner check this out and let me know if you hear any noise?

The next RF mount camera that Canon will release will be APS-C, but we can also expect a new full-frame RF mount camera in the next 6 months or so.
The new camera will be a replacement of sorts for the original Canon EOS R, but it won’t be called the Canon EOS R Mark II. The new full-frame camera will sit below the Canon EOS R6, but will not be a new version of the Canon EOS RP. We think the rising costs in the supply chain may have delayed or nixed the rumored $899 full-frame R series camera.
We have been told that the new camera could be announced in late 2022 or in early 2023, with a ship date coming in Q1 of 2023.
We have seen some rumored specifications, but we aren’t confident in their accuracy, so we’ll hold off on that...

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