ppolga said:

Apple (Sequoia) does not support the CR3 files from the R5MarkII - which are a bit different from the older CR3 files. I like to use Photos but this program cannot handle these files. So I would have to convert them first (Adobe DNG converter or Canon's DPP).
Does anyone have a more simple solution? or has only Apple the answer?

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GraphicConverter.
This was the original photo management utility program bundled with Macs before “Photo“ was even a twinkle in the Apple engineers eye.

This program was and is far superior to “Photos.” it can convert virtually any file format to any other file format and of course, open virtually any file format. You can manipulate virtually all image data-IPC, EXIF, GPS, etc., strip all file information or parts of file information for posting (unless you want your information out there for the world to see), file management, batch processing of file naming using file whatever name you want, dates, keywords, Numbering etc.,, keyword search and replace. Keyword add or subtract…slideshow…. on and on. It’s only about $50 which is good for all the upgrades in the major numeric version. I use this every day for all my images before I start popping them in to Photoshop for individual refinement. And one more very cool thing is that the author, Thorsten Lemke (program originated in Germany) is highly responsive, often the same day. He has helped me enormously with questions I’ve had and even taken some ideas for inclusion and upgrades. Try that with Apple!

So drop “Photos” today. Start using “Graphic Converter.” I think you’ll be glad you did. (To borrow classic advertising nomenclature.)

Don Haines said:

I'm sorry, but the last two images have to go..... The title is "BIRD IN FLIGHT ONLY"..... That's BIRD. not BIRDS.. BIRD... singular.... one bird only...

Just kidding....

Beautiful pictures!

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I would go along with that…but I’ve found that one has to be super-specific, almost Boolean in definition, but even then, people often just look at a key word and go from there. For me, your use of “BIF” means the subject is a high-def, tack sharp, well exposed, close up of a single bird flying, hence the term “Bird In Flight.” Otherwise it’s just a scenery shot with some wildlife in it.

But that’s just me…maybe...

dafrank said:

Don't forget "never go in against a Sicilian when death is on the line." If necessary, hit him over the head with an old DSLR, if you still have one. Otherwise, I think you may be right about prematurely adopting new firmware. When, oh when will I be able to safely install the latest for my R5 Mark II?

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Inconceivable!

thebigman said:

We need 4k 60 fine for the r5ii or a lot of people are leaving Canon it\'s unacceptable!!!

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If this was a deal breaker for you, why did you buy it in the first place?

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One of the hummingbirds that hang out in my yard.

I really like the Bird of paradise. Nicely done, ISv.

Very nice shot, ISv.

Maximilian said:

I'll wait a few days more, but if there's no reaction, I'll unscribe, too.

Really annoying topic

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I've returned from my Pentecost holiday, CR continued to spam my inbox.

So I now unsubscribed, too. Pity!

sanj said:

I would be delighted to upgrade my R8 to the next version. My only request is IBIS. Without IBIS, I have no reason to upgrade it...

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I'd like IBIS as well, but not at the expense of making the camera a lot thicker.

Michael Clark said:

They send multiple choice form surveys to a lot of users. Questions like, "Pick two from the following list (of 8-10 or more features) that you consider the most important when selecting a camera." Or statements with a range of numbers with "0" being 'strongly disagree' and "5" being 'strongly agree'. (These days they're digital, but in the 1990s they used to be hard copy.) The results are aggregated and I get the distinct impression from listening to those who are more in a position to know than I am that those making decisions in Japan mostly just see the aggregate numbers.

I was told years ago by a very high ranking Canon Technical Advisor in the U.S. that Japan takes free form suggestions regarding the 1-Series seriously from only a few handfuls of pros that are closely affiliated with Canon. I've also been told by a PJ acquaintance who shoots a lot of major college sports within a certain radius of his location for the national media conglomerate who owns the local publication for which he works that a lot of top level pros in the sports world know who some of those shooters are, and will offer suggestions to them in hopes they will pass them on rather than contacting Canon directly and their suggestion never being seen by anyone with any authority to consider it.

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It wouldn't seem prudent that survey cards/emails are used for features on one hand and input from very few "pros" on the other. Nor just input from internal marketing employees even if those people are located in different parts of the world.

Extended warranty cards used to be a thing in some countries for some feedback on existing owned products but also not really a thing any more.
Those also seemed to be limited to some countries but Canon has enjoyed strong sales in multiple regions with very different average monthly salaries.
It is also clear that the % of prosumer buyers who are prepared to spend good money from their disposable income vs buyers needing a P&L return has increased significantly.

Clearly we don't want Homer's car but there has to be something in the middle.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oh_Brother,_Where_Art_Thou?

Maybe Canon will ask ChatGPT for future feature suggestions based on crowdsourced ideas which would include Canon Rumors!

justaCanonuser said:

That's it. We'll see with which specs Canon will finally come up. For me personally, a 200-500mm f/5.6 L quality zoom (that does not extend while zooming) would be very attractive. I think I then would trade in my RW 200-800, because I'd prefer a more rugged L lens design that isn't prone to break into two pieces. In fact, I find myself that I nearly always take my big EF 600mm f/4.0 III with me even when a lighter gear would do it, because I do not want to end up with a broken lens during a photo trip. So, such a faster 200-500mm + TC's would be a better solution for photographers with a profile like mine, and I guess I am not the only one.

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We all have wish lists. Hopefully, we won't have to wait another year for an outcome.

Americans are not the only customers in the world for Canon and if Trump likes to “tax” Americans with import duties Canon should refocus its efforts elsewhere like Europe, Middle East, Far East, Australasia etc.
We should not be penalised for US stupidity.

dcm said:

I've been using Color Oracle to view color scheme issues for many years, on web development, papers, and presentations. It's a simple tool to quickly check color perception by color deficient members of the audience. It helps simplify my presentations since I can switch on the fly during my accessibilty presentation. You should see the jaws drop.

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There are a new generation of tools that can analyze a web page for color contrast. I'll see if I can find a reference.

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I will check it out. Nice software.

Michael Clark said:

Thanks for that explanation. I've never done focus stacking, and only played around with an MP-E 65 1X-5X a couple of times many years ago. As in "still shooting film" number of years ago.

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That's why I prefer to use the in-camera focus bracketing with my EF 100mm f/2.8 L IS USM lens because it has an efficient AF and IS. It's magnification does not match the MP-E 65, of course, but extension tubes can help if necessary. If it isn't windy and you can hold still enough, the R7's in-camera focus bracketing can deliver stunning results just the easy way. Best strategy is to reduce the number of stacking images and width of the bracketing depth to a minimum you really need - images that are completely sharp from front to back don't look very natural anyway. Here is an example, a nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis):

Pretty cool shots.

Pretty cool shot. I really like the short DOF.

My maximum back in the day was EF 1.4 + EF 2 II + EF 2x III + Kenko 2x. Took me to 5600mm which could just about resolve surface features on Mars.

AlanF said:

It makes it more difficult to cull when you have to choose just the best from a set of very good shots.

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I almost never have this problem with birds in flight

Very nice shots, Neuro. I especially like the first one.

@WarrenJ and @Click It's the first time I've caught a butterfly in full flight. It wasn't taking off and landing and using precapture. So here are a couple more to celebrate!

Looks like Canon is beginning a push for sell offs of their reconditioned stuff. The R5MkII now for $3500

dreadinny said:

I am eagerly awaiting the photographer forward release. Enough video cameras....

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I suppose it depends on who’s buying P&S cameras these days. I suspect it’s not mostly photographers.

barryreid said:

“Canon’s first shift lens, the FD mount TS 35mm f/2.8 SSC appeared in 1973, and although updated in 1975, Canon has never got round to offering another 35mm tilt/shift since then”

I’d love it if someone made a 35mm TS.

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I'd by a 35mm TS-E instantly the moment Canon makes ones.

Been quite happy with my TS-E's, even though it took a while to get really comfortable with. Which, btw, was mostly Keith's "fault".
I've got the 17mm and 24mm and been looking for getting the 50mm but no reputable dealer had one on stock or could say when it would be available again. Even asked Canon Germany, but since I'm no longer a CPS member I had to talk to regular Canon people and they didn't know or care.
Just noticed yesterday that the 50mm just went on-stock with my currently preferred dealer and ordered immediately.

I'm not sure I have much use for TS-E above 50mm, but beside a 35mm a TS-E wider than 17 mm would be interesting.