Quick question…

How does the 15-35 RF compare to the 24-70 RF at the focal range of 24-35mm.

I have the 50mm 1.2, 24-70, and the 70-200, but I’m primarily a prime shooter. If the 15-35 is better at those ranges, then I’ll drop the 24-70 and buy the 85mm 1.2 so the setup would be:

15-35mm 2.8
50mm 1.2
85mm 1.2
70-200mm 2.8

Has the R5 a HSS (high speed sync) modus? Mechanical speed sync is 1/200. Would like to use faster speeds, for example 1/1000 or faster by daylight with my Godox V1.

Firmware Version 1.3.0 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:

1. The [User Def.] on [Picture Style] can now be selected in the Cloud Raw image processing settings.
2. Fixes minor issues.

Anyone found problems with updating from Monterey?

It looks like Canon is finally going to be updating some of the Cinema EOS lineup in 2023, we think a lot of products have been delayed and reworked over the last 12-18 months. It looks like Canon will make a splash at NAB in April in Las Vegas. We are likely to see a

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I have just bought a Canon RF 100-500mm and also using a shoulder strap for the first time with a Canon R5. The lens extends whilst being carried. I understand a lens band can help with this, has anyone used a lens band with this lens and any recommendations for a band that fits this lens?

Thinking about getting a portrait lens... which one should I get?

Canon released its RF 85mm f/1.2L lens in May 2019. It's been over three years since.

Will they make a 85mm f/1.2L II soon? Should I just buy one now instead of waiting for mark II?

• EF 85mm f/1.2L USM - September 1989
• EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM - March 2006
• EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM - August 2017

B&H Photo has the Samsung 10.5″ Galaxy Tab A8 64GB in their Deal Zone for only $149 (Reg $279). This is a great entry level tablet for kids and anyone else that wants one for basic tasks. Samsung 10.5″ Galaxy Tab A8 Samsung 10.5″ Galaxy Tab A8 64GB $149 (Reg $279)

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Interesting read with interesting (and obvious) deductions about Canon's logic for locking down the RF mount (as far as lenses are concerned).


I presume RED is the only company (other than Canon) building cameras with the RF mount...

His review is here: https://dustinabbott.net/2022/11/canon-rf-24mm-f1-8-macro-is-stm-gallery/
Mirrors my experience with this lens.
It would be helpful if he would include aperture data with his images. He notes poor coma performance as demonstrated in one of his photos. This is presumably wide open as I found it reduces significantly at f/2.8 and is largely gone at f/4.
He notes:
Stopping down to F2 produces slightly higher contrast across the frame, with a bigger jump happening at F2.8. There’s quite a noticeable difference in corner performance from F2 to F2.8. There’s very slight additional gains at F4 and F5.6, and very slight regressions at each stop after that. At these landscape apertures details look crisp across the frame.
This reflects my experience.
I'd like to see a comparison with the EF 24mm f/1.4L (both versions).

Today I bought a lens on Canon Italy web store - which it looks to be just part of Canon Europe store. Or better, I tried. All went well until I sent the payment data and confirmed the payment via credit card... then I got a blank page, and the order was not registered - nor I got any email about it. No error. Just a link delivering a blank page. But the payment went through since I got a message from my bank that the payment was approved and the sum appears as booked in my bank account.

A call to the Canon support line didn't help much - the person that answered was kind and performed all the checks he could - but it didn't find the order nor could release the sum, since there was no order. They should get back to me, but I didn't hear anyone yet. Now I have no order, and a blocked sum - and I'm hesitant to place another until I know if and when my money will be released.

I wonder how it is possible in 2022 to code an application with such bugs - two phase commits have been standard practices for years. Amazon may not be a nice company, but I never saw issues of such magnitude.

Beware, if you buy form Canon Europe web store - there could be a nasty bug lurking behind.

MELVILLE, NY, November 16, 2022 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, announced today a multi-feature firmware update for the EOS C70 4K Digital Cinema Camera. The batch of feature upgrades coming via a firmware update will help to improve workflow and functionality for the content creation, live production and documentarian markets. The

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It looks like Canon is going to make a big splash in Q1 of 2023. We’re not sure if the announcements are coming before the CP+ show in Japan in late February, but that would be a logical time to make announcements. We have been told that along with the Canon EOS R50 and a

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We have partial confirmation that Canon plans to bring one of the most popular and highly-regarded EF-M lenses to the RF mount. We are told that Canon will be announcing an RF-S 22mm f/2 STM alongside the rumored Canon EOS R50. We expect these announcements to come in the first quarter of 2023. The optical

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Hi everyone!
Has a brand new R3 protective films/cover (the ones that must be removed before usage) on displays or is it shipped with no protection?

Canon Italia launches a new promo
countdown is here

https://canon-countdown.sales-promotions.com/

Topaz Labs has started their Black Friday sale, and this year they are offering the Topaz Labs Everything Bundle for $279 (Reg $749). This deal will run from now until Friday, December 2, 2022. So you have some time to play around with the trial versions before purchasing. What’s in the Topaz Labs Everything Bundle?

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SDXC V60 512GB Enables You to Capture a Larger Number of Stills and Record Extended Number of Video Clips at a New Price Point San Jose, CA November 15, 2022, 8:00 am —ProGrade Digital, Inc., founded with a mission to provide the highest quality professional grade digital memory cards and workflow solutions, announces its higher

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IT WASN'T. Not even close...
I bought every other lens first, available thinking that, "My R5 walk around lens is my iPhone Pro Max".
So, I bought a 24-240 last, just so I could use the same editing software, and half out of curiosity. And I was pleasantly surprised. And I mean "almost shocked", (especially when considering the price and weight differentials).

I compared it to my 14-35 at 24 mm with shots on my secretary's little snowman in the center of the frame and at far left edge.
I also compared it to my 100-500 at 240mm with the snowman in the center and the left edge.

And, really, if you let the camera do it's thing, the images are pretty hard to tell apart.

I bought two R5 bodies, one for a 24-105 f/4 and the other for a 70-200 f/2.8 or 100-500 f/4.5-7.1 so I wouldn't have to change lenses all the time and risk dropping one, and slowing everything down and taking the fun out of it. Now, except for the most hard core pixel peeping sessions, I'm wondering if that was worth it.

Note: all images cropped very hard, just down to the snow man alone. Auto exposure. Hand held. Crappy office overhead florescent tube lighting.
8 photos

OK so shooting with my Canon R3 at a football game, I took some photos as RAW+JPG. I normally just shoot sports as JPG, but I had blinding direct sun and wanted extra latitude. The results are bizarre. They are most appearant with my fisheye lens so I will use that for an example.

Viewing one photo in Adobe Bridge. (Same Photo, just one is the recorded RAW, and one is the recorded JPG.

Then opening each file in Camera Raw:


Then opening in Photoshop wit NO ADJUSTMENTS, the RAW file is 2 stops brighter.

Canon continues to deal with supply chain struggles, but there is some good news. It appears this official list from Canon Inc. is getting a little bit smaller, which likely bodes well for new products in 2023. For now, all of the new gear such as the Canon EOS R6 Mark II, Canon RF 135mm

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Fremont, CA, USA – Friday, November 11, 2022 – Blackmagic Design today announced DaVinci Resolve 18.1, a major new update that adds support for editing in vertical resolutions such as TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram TV, as well as automatic locking of individual timelines within bins for multi user collaboration. This update adds DaVinci Neural Engine enabled AI

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One of Canon’s most unique lenses, the MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro has been officially discontinued. These little niche lenses helped set Canon’s lens lineup apart from other manufacturers. We’re hoping that we see lenses like this in the future for the RF mount. Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro The only native macro for

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During 2022, we finally saw two APS-C cameras with an RF mount, both the Canon EOS R7 and Canon EOS R10 have been very well received and are very polished and capable products. There have been a lot of reports over the last few months about a Canon EOS R100, which would be geared towards

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