Canon EOS R Series Cameras

Buck said:
Does anyone have experience of the RF 50mm 1.8 STM. I know it’s not an L lens but does seem a good value lens all the same?
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Not tried it. The EF equivalent is great and good value too if that is any help.
 
If EF one is anything to go by and it should be the greatness starts around f4-5.6 depending on camera. Didn't fancy opening it up any more when I had one, and that stm motor just wasn't even accurate enough for wider apertures. Really don't like anything stm period.
 
Buck said:
Does anyone have experience of the RF 50mm 1.8 STM. I know it’s not an L lens but does seem a good value lens all the same?
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It’s pretty close to the EF equivalent. Therefore better than the mk1 and 2 EF lenses and the EF 1.4, but not a match for the L 50’s or the Sigma Art.
 
Phil V said:
It’s pretty close to the EF equivalent. Therefore better than the mk1 and 2 EF lenses and the EF 1.4, but not a match for the L 50’s or the Sigma Art.
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I’d add to that I’m not keen on a heavy short FL lens on an adaptor so not likely to buy a Sigma Art 50 despite knowing it’s probably the best option.
I’m selling my 35mm Art because it just feels all wrong on the adapter but it’s a shame.

Let’s hope that there’s some movement on 3rd party RF lenses at some point as there has been on the RF-S mount.
 
Buck said:
Does anyone have experience of the RF 50mm 1.8 STM. I know it’s not an L lens but does seem a good value lens all the same?
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Funnily enough I just got one this week (boat load of nectar points, hello hello hello) - suffers from the same feature/fault as the RF 16/2.8 namely that the switch is between AF & control - and to be in MF mode you need to set that in a menu on the camera the lens is otherwise full-time AF.

I totally forgot about this "feature" and was effing & blinding about the lens being faulty...

Camera > AF > Focus Mode > AF / MF

Image-wise not an issue at all.
 
Anyone know of an alternative to camera connect? its convinient but fairly unreliable for me. The amount of times i click download and it doesnt work, or I have to then take a photo while its downloading so have to start again.

On another subject, I've not opened my 70-200z but wanted to take a few shots of the lens it replaces for a social media post. Not the best at flash - I'll be honest but they worked out well (I think)


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Some advice please from R1 users (or anyone who feels qualified to help)!
I have an R1 on its way so it is now time to get CF cards. I do not take video but will use Pro capture and higher frame rates for stills. What speed card do I need to buy, and is it faster to download directly from the camera or via a card reader. If card reader is faster is there anything I need to look for or avoid?
Also is it better to charge the battery in camera or is there an external charger that is more efficient?
Any advice is appreciated.
 
Fordsabroad said:
Some advice please from R1 users (or anyone who feels qualified to help)!
I have an R1 on its way so it is now time to get CF cards. I do not take video but will use Pro capture and higher frame rates for stills. What speed card do I need to buy, and is it faster to download directly from the camera or via a card reader. If card reader is faster is there anything I need to look for or avoid?
Also is it better to charge the battery in camera or is there an external charger that is more efficient?
Any advice is appreciated.
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• Card Speed: Moderate-speed cards (800–1000 MB/s) are fine for most still photography, but faster cards (1200 MB/s+) are ideal for extended versatility. Pre capture doesn’t impact the card you need.

• File Transfers: A dedicated CFexpress card reader is the fastest and safest way to transfer files.

• Battery Charging: External chargers are more efficient, but in-camera charging via USB-C PD is convenient for single-battery use.
 
PS I recently got Angelbird brand CFExpress cards which were on offer and are working well
 
Hi all
I use an r7, before that I used an 80d , 50d and 1100d, so I've got an idea of how canon cameras work. On my r7 the lens IS is constantly running. I don't remember this being the case with my previous cameras. The IS was activated with a half press of the shutter button. Once you released the shutter button the IS would continue to run for a couple of seconds and then shut down.
Is this normal?
 
Nostromo said:
Hi all
I use an r7, before that I used an 80d , 50d and 1100d, so I've got an idea of how canon cameras work. On my r7 the lens IS is constantly running. I don't remember this being the case with my previous cameras. The IS was activated with a half press of the shutter button. Once you released the shutter button the IS would continue to run for a couple of seconds and then shut down.
Is this normal?
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On the mirrorless bodies if you’ve set the AF to continuous in the wrong menu, it’ll run all the time the camera is on. As will the IS.
 
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Phil V said:
On the mirrorless bodies if you’ve set the AF to continuous in the wrong menu, it’ll run all the time the camera is on. As will the IS.
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I've look at this seeing before and have just rechecked and it is turned off/disabled.
I'm using ef lenses, but don't think that should make any difference really.
I just wanted to see if it was normal or not for the lens IS to always be running.
I'm tempted to reset the camera to factory settings.
I'm really not that happy with this camera, I get so many blurry images of moving subjects. Not just out of focus, but just blurred, like motion blur. Even though my shutter speed is around 1/1600- 1/2000. I've tried all of the shutter modes. I'm now beginning to wonder if the IS and Ibis aren't working well together. I had more success from my 80d.
 
A big factor in lens blur is the AF tracking settings. The camera may be set to focus on the “wrong” subject. 8.e. You may have it set to people when shooting birds and vice versa? Worth a check.
 
Select [Still photo IS].

[Always]: Provides constant image stabilization.

[Only for shot]: Image stabilization is active only at the moment of shooting.


Have you tried option 2 for IS in the settings?
 
Brentor said:
Select [Still photo IS].

[Always]: Provides constant image stabilization.

[Only for shot]: Image stabilization is active only at the moment of shooting.


Have you tried option 2 for IS in the settings?
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Yes, it's set to "only for shot".
These options are only available with a non IS lens attached.
 
Nostromo said:
Yes, it's set to "only for shot".
These options are only available with a non IS lens attached.
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I’ve looked at some information from Canon on its IBIS/IS system for the R series and also some postings on some other photography forums and the conclusion is that IBIS and IS are linked. So with an IS lens you can only have both IBIS/IS on or off and it is controlled by the IS switch on the lens.

I have just tried my 300L IS on my R7. The IS on this lens is noisy and it was easy to test that IBIS/IS on or off. I tried it with a newer IS and I couldn’t hear if IBIS/IS was on or off.

So it looks like in answer to your question, this is normal.

I don’t have the AF issues you mention. It is the noisy images I don’t like.
 
Brentor said:
I’ve looked at some information from Canon on its IBIS/IS system for the R series and also some postings on some other photography forums and the conclusion is that IBIS and IS are linked. So with an IS lens you can only have both IBIS/IS on or off and it is controlled by the IS switch on the lens.

I have just tried my 300L IS on my R7. The IS on this lens is noisy and it was easy to test that IBIS/IS on or off. I tried it with a newer IS and I couldn’t hear if IBIS/IS was on or off.

So it looks like in answer to your question, this is normal.

I don’t have the AF issues you mention. It is the noisy images I don’t like.
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I've just checked my camera and lens (EF 70-200 f4) the lens has quite an audible IS. I turned the IS switch off and as expected the IS stopped, but I could still hear (with my ear to the camera) the ibis whirring away. Is this normal, is it just the ibis holding the censor in a fixed position?
 
Nostromo said:
I've just checked my camera and lens (EF 70-200 f4) the lens has quite an audible IS. I turned the IS switch off and as expected the IS stopped, but I could still hear (with my ear to the camera) the ibis whirring away. Is this normal, is it just the ibis holding the censor in a fixed position?
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Just tried this on my R7 and I get the same result, only if I put my ear on the camera, but is barely audible. I get the same on my R6.

Found this IBIS on DP Review.
 
Brentor said:
Just tried this on my R7 and I get the same result, only if I put my ear on the camera, but is barely audible. I get the same on my R6.

Found this IBIS on DP Review.
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Link doesn’t work:

Normal for R systems. New IS tech that originated with the M system. Same goes for an RF lens. IS runs all of the time, even if you shut the lens switch off. Its doesn't stabilize but it runs. You can hear it. I used a mechanics stethoscope to verify.
 
Brentor said:
Link doesn’t work:

Normal for R systems. New IS tech that originated with the M system. Same goes for an RF lens. IS runs all of the time, even if you shut the lens switch off. Its doesn't stabilize but it runs. You can hear it. I used a mechanics stethoscope to verify.
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Thank you for taking the time to verify how the IS, ibis system works. It's much appreciated.
I guess my system is working as it should.
 
I've been doing a bit of playing with the R5/2, mainly set up and test shots.

AF looking very good and the 45 M sensor really allows cropping, however I am surprised and a bit disappointed by the battery life, ok I didn't expect it to be as good as the 1Dx/2 obviously but after an hour of fiddling around its down below 50% I'd say, and if this is replicated in shooting I may have to consider a grip, which I don't want to do.

Am I expecting too much?

edit..done a bit more listening, the IBIS does seem to be on the whole time no matter what the lens (100-500) IS is set at...or something is making a sound in the body!!

I can't hear any IS noise from the lens, however, no matter which position the IS switch is on the lens.
 
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George said:
I've been doing a bit of playing with the R5/2, mainly set up and test shots.

AF looking very good and the 45 M sensor really allows cropping, however I am surprised and a bit disappointed by the battery life, ok I didn't expect it to be as good as the 1Dx/2 obviously but after an hour of fiddling around its down below 50% I'd say, and if this is replicated in shooting I may have to consider a grip, which I don't want to do.

Am I expecting too much?

edit..done a bit more listening, the IBIS does seem to be on the whole time no matter what the lens (100-500) IS is set at...or something is making a sound in the body!!

I can't hear any IS noise from the lens, however, no matter which position the IS switch is on the lens.
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Just buy a couple of spares; it only takes a few seconds to swap them out. Totally not a big deal
 
George said:
however I am surprised and a bit disappointed by the battery life, ok I didn't expect it to be as good as the 1Dx/2 obviously but after an hour of fiddling around its down below 50% I'd say, and if this is replicated in shooting I may have to consider a grip, which I don't want to do.
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That won’t be reflected in shooting, but you will need spares. If I shoot heavily all day, I’ll swap battery twice, with my DSLR’s it was once.

I’d buy some 3rd party batteries that come with a multi charger. As much for the charger as the batteries. Mine charges 3 at a time.
 
Thanks both for the quick reply, yes Phil I've already bought 2 spare batteries, and a Hahnet cube 2 charger, but I was trying to see if the IBIS switched off if I had the 100-500 IS switch off, I thought that switched the IBIS off as well but no matter what switch setting I use the body still makes that sort of whirring sound so something is happening!!

Have you got both the R5/2 and the R1 Phil?
 
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George said:
Thanks both for the quick reply, yes Phil I've already bought 2 spare batteries, and a Hahnet cube 2 charger, but I was trying to see if the IBIS switched off if I had the 100-500 IS switch off, I thought that switched the IBIS off as well but no matter what switch setting I use the body still makes that sort of whirring sound so something is happening!!

Have you got both the R5/2 and the R1 Phil?
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Please see my posts above about IBIS/IS on the R7 and R6. Based on my research, this applies to all R series cameras.
 
Brentor said:
Please see my posts above about IBIS/IS on the R7 and R6. Based on my research, this applies to all R series cameras.
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Yes thanks, Steve, it was these posts which made me have a closer look at what mine was doing.

As I understand it (and please correct me if I'm wrong!!) with an RF lens with stabilisation, both lens and body stabilisation is on all the time when this is selected on the lens however, and this is the part which I don't understand, if IS is switched off in the lens then IBIS is switched off as well?

So my question is...when I hold it up to my ear, and switch off lens IS why am I still getting what I assume is the stabilisation sound from my body?...sounds a bit like a very quiet coffee grinder!!!

There's no difference in the sound with IS on the lens off or on?
 
George said:
So my question is...when I hold it up to my ear, and switch off lens IS why am I still getting what I assume is the stabilisation sound from my body?...sounds a bit like a very quiet coffee grinder!!!
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I think it's too do with holding the sensor in a stable position, otherwise it would be flopping around. When you power the camera down, the sensor becomes loose and you can hear it moving if you shake the camera a bit (probably not recommend).
 
Nostromo said:
I think it's too do with holding the sensor in a stable position, otherwise it would be flopping around. When you power the camera down, the sensor becomes loose and you can hear it moving if you shake the camera a bit (probably not recommend).
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So the stabilisation isn't switched off?..........
 
George said:
So the stabilisation isn't switched off?..........
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Nostromo said:
Yes it is, it's just the sensor that's being held in the centre of the frame.
Have a read of the third post down.
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This is what I found from my research yesterday. It seems a bit odd that IBIS doesn’t fully shut off but keeping the sensor stable seems logical. On my cameras I can only hear the IBIS when it is in this resting state if I put my ear on the camera body. My hearing is not great, but it is reasonably good.
 
Has anyone picked up on rumours on Canon allowing 3rd party manufacturers to produce RF lenses (not RF - S).
 
Brentor said:
Has anyone picked up on rumours on Canon allowing 3rd party manufacturers to produce RF lenses (not RF - S).
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Been talked about for ages now but hasn’t happened yet.

Would love to use the Sigma 85 1.4 natively on the RF mount.
 
ABTog said:
Anyone fancy the newly announced Canon RF 16-28mm f2.8 IS STM ?
Will be around £1200 but fits in the line up with the new 28-70 f2.8 IS STM, supposedly 'pro-sumer' range.
There's an idea that Canon will want to complete that line with a telephoto lens (maybe 70-150 f2.8) before they open up the mount to 3rd party full frame lenses.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIko6BIc4qw

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auLMYP1Q4BY
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No, I really don't.

This is worse in every metric compared to EF 16-35mm f2.8 iii. This is also considerably cheaper Preloved...

While EF is far from stellar, it is perfectly fine on 6k bodies. Sadly just the state of canon wideangles. Can't wait to get my hands on Sony just so I have access to e mount wideangles. Not even a new tilt and shift yet.... 24mm ii and 17mm are really showing age
 
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