Canon 500 availability ?

[Waterloo]

It also appears the both Kirk and ReallyRight have copied the Canon design without changes and consideration for the balance of the camera and lens when used on a gimbal or video head.

Not sure I agree. The Kirk foot does mirror the Canon foot's forward-sweeping design. But, the RRS does not - the dovetail actually extends back farther, directly under and even slightly behind the mounting screws:

Granted, it may not be quite far enough back for the 500 II w/ a TC and heavy body. The RRS 300 II foot dovetail extends substantially behind the mounting screws, for example. However, apparently RRS designed the foot for the 400 II (before the 500/600 II's became available), then just declared the same foot was compatible with the longer lenses, and subsequently backpedaled with their note on the website. Perhaps they'll release a new foot designed for the longer lenses - if so, hopefully they'll do right by those who bought the maybe-not-so-compatible current foot (me, included).

You're right about the RRS foot. But, the Kirk foot looks like a copy to me.

I might be able to use the RRS foot with the Kirk Arca to Manfrotto adapter. Or maybe the Manfrotto plate would attach to the RRS foot. Only problem: I only see one threaded hole. I'd rather have two for the security.

 

[Loswr]

Only problem: I only see one threaded hole. I'd rather have two for the security.

Yes, the RRS foot has only one accessory hole, presumably for attaching directly to a monopod stud (where only one screw is needed).

 

[brant]

I have one of those foots for my Jobu and 600mm. It's really nice.

 

[brant]

Here's a picture of me and my new baby

 

[Waterloo]

Here's a picture of me and my new baby

Interesting!!! I keep mine in the laundry room too.

 

[Loswr]

I keep mine in the laundry room too.

Bad idea, IMO, for a couple of reasons. First, laundry rooms are a frequent site of water leaks in the home (usually resulting from a hot water hose bursting, which is why the better ones are wrapped with braided steel). Since the valve is inside the washer (no one turns the primary valve at the piping off, right?), a burst hose means water spraying everywhere. Not the best idea, even if the lens is technically weather sealed.

Also, laundry rooms are generally pretty humid. Long term storage in high humidity can result in fungus inside the lens (apparently, mycetal organisms find lens coatings tasty - I wonder if Canon's SWC tastes even better to them?).

I'd recommend reconsidering your storage location. Personally, I store my lenses in Storm hard cases with desiccant packs inside (the color indicator type, and I change them out when they reach capacity and turn pink).

 

[Waterloo]

I keep mine in the laundry room too.

Bad idea, IMO, for a couple of reasons. First, laundry rooms are a frequent site of water leaks in the home (usually resulting from a hot water hose bursting, which is why the better ones are wrapped with braided steel). Since the valve is inside the washer (no one turns the primary valve at the piping off, right?), a burst hose means water spraying everywhere. Not the best idea, even if the lens is technically weather sealed.

Also, laundry rooms are generally pretty humid. Long term storage in high humidity can result in fungus inside the lens (apparently, mycetal organisms find lens coatings tasty - I wonder if Canon's SWC tastes even better to them?).

I'd recommend reconsidering your storage location. Personally, I store my lenses in Storm hard cases with desiccant packs inside (the color indicator type, and I change them out when they reach capacity and turn pink).

Funny!!!! You really make me laugh............

 

[Mick]

Still waiting for mine. Had it on order for months. Canon service shop where i placed the order, third in line and still waiting. When will my misery end!!!

Mick

 

[Loswr]

Still waiting for mine. Had it on order for months. Canon service shop where i placed the order, third in line and still waiting. When will my misery end!!!

Soon, I hope!

As for me... ;D

 

[Mick]

I understand the "big" shops getting the stuff first but this is getting a little tirsome. Not tiresome enough to bail on the order, oh no. Then again my horrible evil mother (dont ask) died recently so for all the misery she caused ive been left with some money. Oh and a third of a house. So, whilst ill pay of the last of my depts ill have around £5000 left to spend which by a minor miracle is about the price of a new 300 f2.8. How weird is that? Ill be thinking of you mam every time i take a shot. And laughing. I could renovate my bathroom but hey, whats more important, new bath or new lens. Its a no brainer. Lens will still be worth 5000 in five years when the baths toast again. Feel free to agree with me my Canon chums. You know it makes sense.

 

[applecider]

Anyone ever heard of Lens Horizon ?

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Sounds too good to be true.

 

[koolkurkle]

Anyone ever heard of Lens Horizon ?

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Sounds too good to be true.

Ya think? Run from anyone who doesn't take credit cards.
http://www.scambook.com/report/view/163671/Lens-Horizon-360-Designation-Complaint-163671-for-$1,200.00

 

[sharky620ti]

Anyone know if another batch of 500 F/4 II's will be shipping anytime soon?

Here in the UK none of the major high street shops or large mail order companies have any in stock and none of them seem to have any idea of when they might get a delivery.

A few of the smaller independent shops seem to get the odd 1 or 2 delivered now and again but no real solid shipments.

 

[Mick]

Im in the same place as you mate thats why i started this thread. Ive been waiting about three months at a canon pro network repair shop and still no joy. Even being a platinum member makes no differance. Had to hire an old one for next week. Misery is ongoing with no signs of abating. At least we brits are good at waiting in line for stuff and grumbling.

Mixk

 

[sharky620ti]

I'm holding out til a more local shop to me gets some in as I think I'd rather collect it in person, plus it gives me time to save a bit more money for the gimble head and lenscoat too.

But if you're interested in cancelling the order you currently have I have been in contact with a few places that have them in stock.

Park cameras in west sussex have a few
Mifsuds in south Devon have 1
and Castle cameras in Bournemouth have some.

Warehouse express and Jessops dont have any and dont have a clue when they might get any.

 

[brant]

fumfie.com messaged me on twitter and said they had some in

 

[sharky620ti]

Just collected mine thismorning and loving it already, can't believe how light it is!