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Electronic First Curtain Shutter | Ask David Bergman

"What the heck is electronic first-curtain shutter, and why would I use it over the mechanical or regular electronic shutter?"

EOS R5 Shutter Modes - EOS R5/R6

The EOS R5 and R6 offers 3 shutter modes; mechanical, electronic first curtain, and fully electronic. In this video I'll look at the pros and cons? Which shutter mode to use and when?

CANON AUTOFOCUS EXPLAINED
With
Canon Technical Advisor Rudy Winston

This is not intended to be a technical training, but a conversation with Rudy to better understand the choices you have in customizing the current line of Canon camera AF systems.

Canon R5 & R6 Auto Focus Menu Explained and Best Settings

Video 2 of 6.
Roberto Valenzuela explains the Canon R5 & R6 Auto Focus (AF) Menu and what he feels are the best AF settings to choose for maximum efficiency and results.
Below are the links to the other Menu Items I created for you.
Shoot Menu: https://youtu.be/fS9Mgr-6kTY
AF Menu: https://youtu.be/UwMM4F3jzNY
Play Menu: https://youtu.be/8VcUDfWJXs8
Set-Up Menu: https://youtu.be/ey3rCfb2tzc
Custom Functions Menu: https://youtu.be/uLFJIbCv1qs
My Menu: https://youtu.be/hq8B8tIbzuYs.

Shooting an Automated Focus Bracket Set - EOS R5

The EOS R5 and EOS R6 support generating automated focus bracket image sets.

In the previous video (tip 15, https://youtu.be/LDH77d3DUrI) I talked through the focus bracketing options in the R5.

In this video I show the steps I use to actually capture the focus bracket set, as well as talk about some of the challenges and problems.

The focus stack calculator mentioned in the video can be found here:

https://www.pointsinfocus.com/tools/focus-stack-calculator/

 
 

Master Back-Button Focussing on your Canon Camera

Learn how to back button focus with this step-by-step video guide by Canon Collective Ambassador, Kass Brumley.

With this video guide, you will learn how back-button focus works, use cases and how to set it up on a Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and similar models.

These are the key steps to follow in order to set back-button focus:
Step 1: Disable Autofocussing from the Shutter Button - 1:53
Step 2: Select ‘Metering Start’ - 2:13
Step 3: Assign Your AF-ON Button - 2:33
Step 4: Select a Focussing Mode - 2:53
 

Canon: Here’s Why RF Lenses Can Be Better Than EF Lenses

Canon made this 4.5-minute video explaining the technology of its new RF lens mount for full-frame mirrorless cameras and its strengths over conventional (e.g. EF) lens mounts.

“What makes these lenses so outstanding?” Canon writes. “This video introduces the innovative features of RF lenses that open up new possibilities in photographic expression.”

Canon says that RF lenses are superior to conventional lenses when it comes to minimizing aberrations caused by refraction, especially at the outer edges of photos.
 

Canon 7D Mark II - Using The Q Button
 
 

MIRRORLESS Vs DSLR:
WHICH IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
Which is better, a traditional full-frame DSLR or the new mirrorless full-frame
 Canon EOS R System? We asked leading extreme sports photographer and Canon Ambassador Richard Walch for his Canon full-frame comparison.

Canon EOS 7D Mark II Auto Focus Guide - Basics of Bird in Flight Photography
 

Canon 7D Mark II Autofocus Tutorials

Canon 7D Mark II Auto Focus - Part 1/5: Control Setup for Moving Subjects

Canon 7D Mark II Auto Focus - Part 2/5: The 7 Focus Modes

Canon 7D Mark II Auto Focus - Part 3/5: Prioritizing Your Autofocus Options

Canon 7D Mark II Auto Focus - Part 4/5: Release and Focus Priority

Canon 7D Mark II Auto Focus - Part 5/5: AF Cases

5 Best Canon Tips For Bird Photographers [2018]
 


Canon EOS 1D Mark IV
Back Button AF-ON
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Back Button Focus on Steroids! Only on
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
 12 Back Button Focus Options!
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41 Steps to the Perfect
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV DSLR
Camera Setup

Ready for your out of the box experience? Like so many of you, I highly anticipated the arrival of the 5D Mark IV and as has long been my practice, I created a list of setup steps and once again share them with you here. Here are the 41 steps to my Canon EOS 5D Mark IV setup.
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Canon EOS-5D Mk 4
First Impressions Review

The Canon EOS 5D series is arguably one of the most recognizable camera lines of the digital age and the Mark IV is designed to appeal to the same wide range of enthusiasts and professionals. Nearly identical-looking toS its predecessor, it receives substantial upgrades under the hood, including: a higher-resolution sensor with Dual Pixel autofocus, 4K video capture, an upgraded AF system, a touchscreen, improved weather-sealing, built-in Wi-Fi/NFC and GPS. All this adds up to a camera that fits into Canon's product line nicely as the all-around full-frame option. READ MORE
 
Datacolor SpyderLensCal - Autofocus calibration

SpyderLensCal provides a fast, reliable method of measuring the focus performance on your camera and lens combinations.

It allows photographers to obtain razor-sharp focusing or check to see that their lenses are working at their peak performance. This device is compact, lightweight and durable, with integrated level and tri-pod mount. 
Become a Fan of Spyder on Facebook and follow our photographic activities: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Spyder/...
 
Autofocus Lens Calibration (Canon 5DS)

In this video I show you how easy it is to calibrate you lenses and start making sharper images immediately. I use the Canon 5Ds, Focus Pyramid Auto-focus Lens calibration tool and a mini bubble level to get it done. Basically you can calibrate all of your lenses on your lunch break. Enjoy

 
Canon EOS-5D Mk 4 Arrives

The illustrious story of Canon’s ground-breaking DSLR enters another exciting chapter with the launch of the EOS 5D Mark IV. With performance taken to new levels in all the key areas, plus some significant new features, it’s yet another game changer.
The exposure latitude has been extended still further, focusing is even more sensitive and image processing even faster. And, for the first time, you’ll be able to shoot 4K video and communicate through on-board GPS and Wi-Fi.
To get the full spec on the Mark IV’s remarkable technologies and see what some of the world’s top photographers have already done with it,

just click HERE.
 
Canon XEED WUX500 Projector
(User Manual)
Here is a copy of the user manual for the new NNPS projector
The Really Right Stuff B5DS-L Set
(new L bracket for the Canon 5DS and 5DSR)

The Really Right Stuff B5DS-L Set utilizes complex 3D machining for excellent surface area contact across the entire mounting face, ensuring a truly outstanding fit. In order to maximize rigidity when the vertical component is slid away from the body and maintain the best interface with the base, we utilized our patented 2-piece modular design L-plate.

 
Exploring the Canon EOS 5Ds
David Noton: on landscapes

Canon Explorer David Noton was the first landscape photographer in the world to get the opportunity to work with the 50.6 Megapixel EOS 5DS DSLR and he promptly jumped on a plane to South Africa to photograph the stunning western Cape region and discover exactly what the camera was capable of. In an exclusive CPN interview and film he reveals his first impressions of working with a camera that combines easy portability and intuitive handling with high-resolution image quality never before seen in a DSLR...

 

EOS 5Ds & 5Ds R explained

THE VIDEO
 
EOS 5Ds & 5Ds R explained
The EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R represent a new line of ultra high-resolution EOS DSLR cameras – featuring 50.6 Megapixel sensors – that are ideal for photographers who want to capture an extraordinary amount of detail in their images. The new cameras will be popular with those shooting landscape and architectural photography, as well as those shooting commercial or high-end editorial work in the studio. The EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R sit alongside the EOS 5D Mark III in the EOS range, and use new technologies to make the most of both of the cameras’ high-resolution capabilities.
Focusing your EOS

Your EOS camera features an advanced autofocus (AF) system that lets you concentrate on composition whilst it ensures that your photo is sharp. But have you investigated how flexible the system is?
Canon.co.uk
Examine the range of Canon lenses in more detail.
This Canon website has information and videos on the extensive range of Canon EOS Lenses.
Canon Professional Network
Tips & Tricks
Updated every week, CPN’s expert ‘Tips & Tricks’ help you to get the most from your Canon cameras, lenses, flashguns, accessories and software — you can also filter the tips by the products you own and technical topics.
Canon Professional Network
The website for the professional Canon owner.
Technical: Inside the EOS 60D

In a special Canon Professional Network film, we go under the hood of the 18 Megapixel EOS 60D DSLR to discover more about the key specifications, shooting capabilities, in-camera features and controls of this impressive DSLR.
EOS 1D MK4 White Paper
Canon understands that the EOS-1D Mark IV has to be prepared to answer all questions, vanquish all competitors and appeal strongly to any and all who would use it to make their living.
This is an epic challenge. Canon’s vast R&D staff has worked furiously to produce
just such a camera.
As you read in detail about the many aspects of the EOS-1D Mark IV’s excellence, it becomes apparent that Canon’s engineers, designers and scientists have indeed succeeded.

AI Servo AF Custom Functions
Custom functions for personalized AI Servo AF settings to capture moving subjects more effectively

ISO Speed Settings
A wide range of normal ISO speeds (ISO 100 – 12800) and ISO
expansion options (ISO 50, 25600, 51200, 102400) are available

 
UK’s No. 1 Photographic Training for
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Firmware Updates for Canon Cameras

 
Canon R5
Canon R5 Firmware update 1.8.1
(Release date: 15 March 2023)

Changes in the Firmware
Firmware Version 1.5.2 incorporates the following enhancement:
1. Optimizes AutoFocus accuracy when Extender RF1.4x or Extender RF2x is attached to the RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM and RF1200mm F8 L IS USM lenses.
2. Enhances the stability of Eye Detection.
3. Enhances AutoFocus tracking when shooting moving subjects.

Firmware Version 1.5.2 is for cameras with firmware up to Version 1.5.1. If the camera's firmware is already Version 1.5.2, it is not necessary to update the firmware.

When updating the firmware of your camera, please review the instructions thoroughly before you update the firmware.
 
Canon 5D Mk IV
Canon 5D MkIV Firmware update 1.0.4

Changes in the Firmware
Firmware Version 1.0.4 incorporates the following fixes and improvements:

1. Fixes a phenomenon in which a red-colored area may appear at the bottom-center of a captured image when shooting in bulb mode or during a long exposure.
2. Fixes a phenomenon in which the autofocus may not respond when the autofocus is initiated via pressing the shutter button, the AF-ON button or the AE lock button when configured in the custom control menu.
3. Enhances the reliability of communications between the camera and SD card.
4. Fixes incorrect wording on the Finnish language menu screen.

Firmware Version 1.0.4 is for cameras with firmware Version 1.0.3 or earlier. If your camera's firmware is already Version 1.0.4, it is not necessary to update the firmware.

When updating the firmware of your camera, please review the instructions thoroughly before you update the firmware.

The firmware update takes approximately 4 minutes.
 
Canon 5DS
Canon 5DS Firmware update 1.1.2

Changes in the Firmware
Firmware Version 1.1.2 incorporates the following improvements and fix:

1. Support has been added for chromatic aberration correction, peripheral illumination correction, distortion correction, and Digital Lens Optimizer when using Digital Photo Professional to process RAW images captured with the following TS-E lenses: TS-E 17mm f/4L, TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II, TS-E 50mm f/2.8L MACRO, TS-E 90mm f/2.8L MACRO, or TS-E 135mm f/4L MACRO.
2. Fixes a phenomenon in which standard exposure may not be obtained, or an irregular exposure may result, when Silent LV (Live View) shooting with the following TS-E lenses: TS-E 50mm f/2.8L MACRO, TS-E 90mm f/2.8L MACRO, or TS-E 135mm f/4L MACRO.
3. Support for Exif 2.31 has been added.

Please review the instructions thoroughly before updating the firmware on your camera.
The firmware update takes approximately 6 minutes.

Please note that the firmware for EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R is different.
 
Canon 5DSR
Canon 5DSR Firmware update 1.1.2

Changes in the Firmware
Firmware Version 1.1.2 incorporates the following improvements and fix:

1. Support has been added for chromatic aberration correction, peripheral illumination correction, distortion correction, and Digital Lens Optimizer when using Digital Photo Professional to process RAW images captured with the following TS-E lenses: TS-E 17mm f/4L, TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II, TS-E 50mm f/2.8L MACRO, TS-E 90mm f/2.8L MACRO, or TS-E 135mm f/4L MACRO.
2. Fixes a phenomenon in which standard exposure may not be obtained, or an irregular exposure may result, when Silent LV (Live View) shooting with the following TS-E lenses: TS-E 50mm f/2.8L MACRO, TS-E 90mm f/2.8L MACRO, or TS-E 135mm f/4L MACRO.
3. Support for Exif 2.31 has been added.

Please review the instructions thoroughly before updating the firmware on your camera.
The firmware update takes approximately 6 minutes.

Please note that the firmware for EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R is different.
 
Canon 5D Mk III
Canon 5D MkIII Firmware update 1.3.4

Changes in the Firmware
Firmware Version 1.3.4 incorporates the following fix:

1. Corrects a phenomenon in which when using the camera with the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM lens, even if lens aberration correction is set to "Enable", correction will not be applied.

Firmware Version 1.3.4 is for cameras with Firmware Version 1.3.3 or earlier. If your camera's firmware is already Version 1.3.4, it is not necessary to update the firmware.
When updating the firmware of your camera, please review the instructions thoroughly before you update the firmware.
 
Canon 1D Mk IV
Canon 1D Mk IV Firmware update 1.1.5

Changes in the Firmware
Firmware Version 1.1.5 incorporates the following fix:

1. Corrects a phenomenon in which when using the camera with the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM lens, even if lens aberration correction is set to "Enable", correction will not be applied.

Firmware Version 1.1.5 is for cameras with Firmware Version 1.1.4 or earlier. If your camera's firmware is already Version 1.1.5, it is not necessary to update the firmware.
When updating the firmware of your camera, please review the instructions thoroughly before you update the firmware.
 
Canon 1DX
Canon 1DX Firmware update 2.0.9

Changes in the Firmware
Firmware Version 2.0.9 incorporate the following fix: 

1. Corrects a phenomenon in which when using the camera with the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM lens, even if lens aberration correction is set to "Enable", correction will not be applied.

Firmware Version 2.0.9 is for cameras with firmware Version 2.0.8 or earlier. If your camera's firmware is already Version 2.0.9, it is not necessary to update the firmware. 
The firmware update takes approximately seven minutes.

 
Canon 1DX MkII
Canon 1DX Mk II Firmware update 1.1.2

Changes in the Firmware
Firmware Version 1.1.2 incorporates the following improvements to enhance functions.

1. The addition of a selectable color-tone option for the LCD monitor. 
2. The addition of a function to append IPTC data. 
3. The addition of a function to transfer only protected images. 
4. The addition of a function to set the GPS positional data retention period. 
5. An increase in the number of network connection settings that can be saved to a memory card from 20 to 40.
6. When retrying FTP transfer, extension of the minimum auto power off time to 10 minutes. 
7. Improvement of wireless transmission when using Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E6.

The Version 1.1.2 firmware being released at this time is for cameras with Firmware Version 1.0.2 or earlier. If the camera's firmware is already Version 1.1.2, it is not necessary to update the firmware.
When updating the firmware of your camera, please first go over the instructions thoroughly before you download the firmware.
The firmware update takes approximately six minutes.
 
Canon 7D MK II
Canon 7D Mk II Firmware update 1.1.2

Firmware Version 1.1.2 incorporates the following fix:

Corrects the phenomenon in which remote shooting with the Camera Connect App is not possible after connecting the EOS 7D Mark II to a smartphone via the Wi-Fi Adapter W-E1.

• This phenomenon only occurs when the firmware was updated from Version 1.0.5 or earlier to Version 1.1.1.
• There is no need to update the firmware if the firmware was updated from Version 1.1.0 to Version 1.1.1, or if the EOS 7D Mark II was equipped with Firmware Version 1.1.1 at the time of purchase.

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