Canon EOS 5DS and 5DS R Sample Pics (George Lepp, Canon Explorer of Light)

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George Lepp and three other Canon Explorers of Light had a chance to test shot the new Canon EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R for photos that have been shown at Canon’s booth at WPPI Convention in Las Vegas. Mr. Lepp says:

My response to the new camera was that it will be very important to those that can use the technology that is available. If you don’t need a camera with tremendous resolution for large prints or exceptionally high data for cropping, then this will be too much camera for you. It will tax your computer with 300 MB 16bit files. Even the 8bit files are 150 MB when open. The RAW files are approximately 60 MB in size. The dynamic range when working on the files in Canon’s DPP and Photoshop CC 2014 was quite good and pretty much matches my EOS 7D MKII. I did not use any high ISOs on this shoot, but I expect it to be similar to the 7D MK II. This doesn’t bother me because I seldom go beyond 1600 ISO unless I’m doing night sky scenics. I use a tripod whenever possible so the issue with increased obvious movement of the subject due to small pixels and great enlargement is not a problem. I was worried that my current lenses wouldn’t be up to the task of the 50 MP sensor. The new EF 100-400mm MK II is definitely sharp enough, even with a 1.4X attached, and I have an EF 11-24mm on the way. The EF 24-105mm might be the weakest link as my EF 500mm at the upper end will be good with the extra resolution. As for the 5DS vs. the 5DS R, we didn’t see any moire problems in any subjects with the “R” version. If you shoot weddings, maybe the “S” is a smart choice. I didn’t have a chance to see how much sharper the “R” is over the “S”.

Click here to head over to George Lepp’s site and see the the sample pics –>

Canon Asia posted a two part article about the new EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R:

EOS 5DS and 5DS R previews and hands-on: Canon Japan’s EOS 5DS image and video samples and EOS 5DS R image samples. EOS 5DS and 5DS R preview at Photography Blog, hands-on and sample pics at ephotozine, preview at DPReview, CPN Europe Article, The Digital Picture. A tip about which lenses are best for the EOS 5DS at The Phoblographer. A more technical and in-depth article by CPN. First impression from the videographer’s point of view at EOSHD. Fotosidan interview with Mike Burnhill at CPS, Canon Europe to talk about the upcoming, high resolution Canon Eos 5Ds and 5Ds R (12min video). Hands-on video in Italian. Hands-on video in German.

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Rokinon/Samyang 50mm f/1.4 AS IF Review

Photographer Dustin Abbott reviewed the Rokinon/Samyang 50mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC lens. The video above is about handling and build quality, the video below about the image quality and Abbott’s verdict. He writes:

This lens has some challenges.  The relatively low price of existing 50mm f/1.4 lenses (despite a few outliers) has created less wiggle room for Samyang/Rokinon, so as a result this lens is not the budget value of many other lenses from the Korean manufacturer.  I do wish that it was $100 cheaper; I think more people would take a chance on it at that price, but I wouldn’t be surprised if Rokinon’s margin is pretty slim on this lens.  They’ve obviously invested some pretty serious engineering dollars to get an excellent optical instrument.  The Rokinon 50mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC is not any cheaper than the Canon EF 50mm f/1.4, nor the Nikon G, nor the Sony Alpha 50mm, nor the original Sigma 50mm f/1.4 HSM, but it is optically superior to them all.  The challenge for most photographers will be the fact that this lens does not include autofocus.

The Rokinon sells for around $400 at Amazon. Price check for your country: [shopcountry 27421]

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A Bit of Everything


Come and See. Climb to the very top of the world’s tallest hotel, the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel in Dubai with Vadim Makhorov & Vitaliy Raskalov of ontheroofs.com. Armed with the Canon EOS 60D & EOS 5D Mark II, these City Climbers capture amazing footage and stills (Canon Europe)

A round-up of various news…

Interviews with upcoming Canon photographers:

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  • A Photographer’s Review of the Canon 11-24mm f/4L – PetaPixel
  • Canon EF 11-24mm F/4 vs. Nikon 14-24mm F/2.8 – LensRentals
  • “Photography is all about great glass”: inside the EF100-400mm – CPN Article
  • Complete Renewal of Mirrorless Model for Pro-level Users (EOS M3) – Canon Asia article
  • Ikelite Announces Housing for Canon T6i – Dive Photo Guide
  • Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM Sample Image Gallery – Amateur Photographer
  • New and Improved? Let’s compare the Canon EOS C100 Mark II vs … – Planet 5D Blog
  • Canon designs recognized with iF Design Awards for 21st consecutive year, Océ PlotWave 500 wins top honors – Canon press release
  • FOCUS ON: EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II – Canon Digital Learning Center article
  • Hands on with the Canon 100-400 IS Mark II – Living Wilderness Blog
  • Canon Powershot SX710 HS Review – ephotozine
  • Opinion: Does the arrival of the EOS M3 mean Canon is finally taking mirrorless seriously? – DPReview
  • Canon to buy video surveillance leader Axis for $2.8 billion – MSN
  • Canon PowerShot N Transformed Into a Waist-Level Rolleiflex-style Camera – PetaPixel
  • Canon 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 STM lens review: a nice, budget alternative to popular L-series version – Imaging Resource

Sigma:

  • Sigma 24mm f/2.8 DN Art Lens on the Way? – Sigma Rumors
  • Making ‘Art’: We go inside Sigma’s lens factory – DPReview
  • Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM | A review – Amateur Photographer
  • First Impressions: Sigma 24mm f1.4 Art (Canon EF Mount) – The Phoblographer
  • Kazuto Yamaki: “The Biggest Request is for a 24-70mm F2.8″ – Sigma Rumors

Various stuff

  • Turn your DSLR Camera into a Wildlife Camera Trap – Digital Photography School
  • 3 DETAILED REASONS WHY IT IS STILL TOO EARLY TO SWITCH TO A FULL FRAME MIRRORLESS SYSTEM – ILoveHatePhotography
  • What I learned being stuck at home: self portraits – part 1 (using an EOS 70D) – ILoveHatePhotography
  • Prediction: The Age of the Standalone Still Camera is Coming to an End for all but PROS – Vincent Laforet

The never-ending crop debate, news by Tony Northrup

Adobe Lightroom 6 Announcement expected for March 25 (another leak online)

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According to tlconline.com.au (spotted by Fuji Rumors), Lightroom 6 will be released on March 25th for $204.60 Australian Dollar. Previously, the following specs leaked:

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