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How many photographers believe using a APSC camera, Let's say a 24-106 F4. That you lose one F-stop of light, so it turns to F 5.6? RJ

It was on the news last night. https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/article/sydney-man-showcases-incredible-collection-of-over-175-vintage-cameras/

My R6 III 's current firmware version is 1.0.0 I'm trying to load version 1.1.2 I downloaded the file from Canon's site and moved it onto a formatted CFexpress card. File identity is eosr63-vr112-mac.dmg (I am using an iMac). I then insert the card into the camera, set it to P mode (per the instructions), go to the "firmware" in the setup menu, and hit "Set". All I get is a message saying "Memory card containing firmware is required to update" . For some reason it's not recognizing the...

I guess this person buys a new camera regularly. Obviously a non-functioning camera. You can see the damage around the sensor housing. I still found it amusing. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/D4NoD_4s0jI

I found this lens at a garage sale. Will this work on a canon R7 with an adapter?

Not a lot going on with new-updated cameras or lens. The R8 is a yawn. The RF 100-500 needs an update. Maby a 150-600 with max 6.3? And this is all across camera brands. If no new cameras. Canon, please put some software updates out. The R5 could use an AF update and a fix for communication glitches between body and lens. So what are you waiting and hoping Canons next move will be?

Just thought I’d share this bit of news. https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/getty-images-files-us-bankruptcy-advances-restructuring-plan-2026-10-21/

All - The Northern Virginia Bird Alliance is holding its annual fundraiser and photo contest. The top 13 photos will be featured in its 2027 calendar. "Our mission is to engage all Northern Virginia communities in enjoying, conserving, and restoring nature for the benefit of birds, other wildlife, and people. We advance our mission through educational programs, citizen science, conservation initiatives, and advocacy initiatives. We envision a world where people, wildlife, and their...

A few weeks ago I visited the UK's North Yorkshire Moors heritage steam railway, as they were holding their annual steam gala. I'd originally planned to visit on the Friday, and was going to set off at 4:30 in the morning in order to get there in time to get a parking space at one of the stations. My wife suggested that I travel up the night before, stop in a hotel, as that would remove the need for a very early start. I agreed and, having booked a - quite expensive - room, I decided to...

I quite often use lenses with adapters on my Canon mirrorless cameras and it's is nice that the feature Release shutter w/o lens is a one time setup, however.... The part I need to be conscience of is the other aspect of the puzzle: IS (Image Stabilization) Mode and setting the Focal Length of the lens. Using an 800mm manual lens and telling the camera it is a 50mm manual lens isn't doing your photography any favor. Properly set to the correct focal length will ensure a proper in-body...

I have been visiting local National Wildlife Refuges around here: Steigerwald Lake NWR, Ridgefield NWR, and Willapa NWR and yet the wildlife is ALWAYS well beyond a 1,000 feet away. So either I need to but my waders on and get closer, or they need to start stocking the Refuges with larger birds. Canon R5 with Canon FD 800mm f/5.6 ssc f/11 - 1/500 - ISO 160 - 800mm

Ive got a rodeo shoot on saturday. Junior Princess, Princess and Queen. 21 participents. Not a rodeo persay just at rodeo grounds. Each participant has a 5 minute sit down interview with 2 judges first portrait photo opportunity then a 5 minute horsemanship ride to show skill second photo opportunity. All dressed up to the nines. Then 5 minute break next entrant comes in. Rinse repeat then judges pick winners in each section via scores. On timing 10.30 am to 2pm potentially clear skies...

Any thoughts? Anyone have it? Seems like a competent photo lens but more geared towards video.

If you're looking for an R6 mkIII, they are showing up regularly on the Canon Refurbished site now for ~$2,500. And they seem to stay in stock for a bit when they do show up. https://www.usa.canon.com/shop/p/refurbished-eos-r6-mark-iii-body I'd keep looking regularly, and there's likely to be a bigger discount for Black Friday also. (November 27th, for those outside of the U.S.).

Trusty ole R6ii done better done worse sky was filled with light rain

I have,for a long time been concerned at my lack of a back up camera ever since my R5 died on me, fortunately on the last day of my holiday trip. That has now been replaced by the R5Mk2 which is the best camera I have ever owned bar none and I have owned most of the 1D series models. I have three big trips coming up in the next 11 months. So I need to buy a back up. I did have an R7 for a trip to Cost Rica as a back up but sold it when I got home as I wasn't that keen on it probably more...

Has anyone tried the updated version on datacolor software that has a: "Deeper Calibration technology adds a new, powerful calibration engine to the Spyder you already own, measuring far more points across the grayscale and correcting color cast at each one, for an average of 30% better accuracy, with even greater gains depending on your display type." Interestingly it wants you to: Download and open our Spyder License Finder Tool to get your registered license code and unlock offer. You...

Every now and then I get bored and go exploring in my R50 camera menus. I go poke around in all the nooks and crannies where I don’t usually go, like the creative filters mode, the scenes mode, and a few others. I normally live in the lands of P, Tv, Av, and M, so it’s fun to visit other neighborhoods every so often. Remember that the R50 is a beginners camera slanted towards folks that want a little more than a camera phone, but don’t want to give up the cool little things a phone can do...

Rant: The Motel states they have free Wi-Fi, which they do, but what they don't say is if there is any signal strength beyond 10 feet on the lobby. Being recently retired, for the past ten years, I find myself very frequently traveling and staying staying at vacation rentals or motels. More often than not the W-Fi signal strength reminds me of connecting to the Internet with a x386 and external 300 baud external modem. The out-of-town stays are generally a week or longer and once a month...

Men do lots of enjoyable things in horizontal positions ;) I was a bit rusty