Canon EOS R Series Cameras
I'm presuming you are using an older version of Windows ? I suffered with this until recently. I was using 8.1 and needed to have the camera connected to even download into DPP !
I think you may need to consider upgrading your OS - I note Adobe DNG converter requires Windows 10 to operate. There may be some shareware out there but you may need to be quite techie to get it to work.
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Interesting. It's good to see new features coming with firmware updates.
I wonder if the files will be huge?
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They are big files I can’t remember exactly
Yes it’s good they are still bringing out new features for the R5 as it’s been out a while
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Have a look at DxO pure raw, that converts to dng and does a lovely job of noise reduction at the same time.
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You could cancel if it was accidental.
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I still own my 7Dii after buying the R7 and I will not sell it, as the resale value is low, and it is still a very good back up camera...
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yep me too , shutter count is high on mine too so just not worth selling
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I am lucky I purchased my 7Dii with apx 16k shutter count, and I think I am still around 30k....
Even with this owner shutter count it is not worth much more on the price !
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Anyone used these ? https://testdrive.trythekit.com/
2 free days, so ive gone for the R3 and a few lenses, over the May day weekend.
2 free days, so ive gone for the R3 and a few lenses, over the May day weekend.
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I think most people used Canon for the test drive - can't see who owns this site, but as Canon do the same thing, I'd go straight to them.
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I think most people used Canon for the test drive - can't see who owns this site, but as Canon do the same thing, I'd go straight to them.
edit to add - could be the same thing
Yes its the same thing, i thought insurance was included though, its not, ive asked them who to use.
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Did you have to sort your own insurance out?
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You didn’t used to but now they seem to insist on you getting insurance cover and providing cover details.
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Yes, ive asked them who to use for a few days hire, you would think they would add it on at the end, make it a lot easier.
Doesnt say anywhere about you needing your own insurance, least i couldn't see it, till they asked me and it was in the small print, tems and conditions, nothing during the checkout process.
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Nothing specific was said, but it would have been covered in my existing insurance.
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The R5 is a great camera but I went Sony purely for the lens selection. I do have an R7 for wildlife but there is nothing like the 200-600mm for Canon unlike Sony which has quite a choice. Same goes for third party lenses. The used lens market is also much bigger for Sony mount.
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yes it’s a shame that Canon don’t make anything like that 200-600 , even if it was an F6.3 lens it would be really useful, but I believe that Canon is still a solid choice especially as the EF lenses work perfectly on the R5 , I’m still using all my EF lenses didn’t see any need to change them
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I just wish Sony would adapt their internals into a Canon body, My Sony A7Riv is just too small for my hands but the R5 is perfect.
Hoping 2024 Canon finally allow 3rd party options for their RF mount.
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I'm in the same situation - getting great results from the R5 with all the EF lenses, yet to buy an RF one.yes it’s a shame that Canon don’t make anything like that 200-600 , even if it was an F6.3 lens it would be really useful, but I believe that Canon is still a solid choice especially as the EF lenses work perfectly on the R5 , I’m still using all my EF lenses didn’t see any need to change them
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I don't see that as a blocking factor, the EF lenses adapt so well?
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yes me too I’ve not yet bought an RF lens
I did consider the RF 100 macro but decided against it as it has some issues from focus shift and anyway my EF 100 L macro is so good that I’ll just carry on using it
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EF lenses yeah but the likes of Sigma and Tamron aren’t making new EF lenses anymore, they’re fully committed to Sony FE and now Nikon Z.
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Have you put a grip on the A7Riv ( or even one of the hand grips such as this ). I found my A9 too small (don't get me started on the R7) but put a grip on it and it's so much better now.
As for adapting lenses, I use my EF lenses on both Canon R7 and Sony A9 and they do work well but for me the 200-600mm is unbeatable for both the price and what I like to shoot.
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The EF 100mm L is a stellar lens adapted to the Sony as well, I haven't bothered buying a macro lens for the a9 (or a 70-200mm as I have the EF MKII Canon)
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I’ve tried a battery grip on it and it wasn’t for me, it was better with the small rig cage around it but still not great.
Cursed with big hands
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I am not sure of the technical details but if I understand correctly with Canon at least the lenses made by companies like Sigma and Tamron were reverse engineered to allow their lenses to function on a Canon body, Sigma etc have probably decided that it’s not worth their while especially as the market for high end camera gear is shrinking
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Viltrox recently bought out a few RF lenses and Canon Immidiately hit them with a cease production demand. I imagine no lens manufacturer is going to go against them by reverse engineering the mount whereas Sony gave them the information to do exactly the opposite and is a lot of the reason Sony has become so popular.
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ahh I see I didn’t know about that, it sounds like Canon are being a bit shortsighted as they would sell more bodies if the mount became available to third party lens makers
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Hi,
DxO work a treat and I have converted my files. I have only got the 30 day free trial and will give it some consideration about the £115 Purchase fee !
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Hi,
I am running Windows 10 and I have Adobe DNG convertor which does not recognise the R7 RAW files, however windows 10 can display them !
Adobe DNG can convert my Sony A6600 RAW files so I can import them in my Lightroom Classis 8.1 and because of this I often take my A6600 out and mate my canon EF L lenses via sigma MC-11 EF to E mount adapter.
I would pay for lenses & specific camera updates for my 8.1 as I do not want to upgrade to current Lightroom and pay subscription charge for the rest of my life ! lol
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Hi,
I am running windows 10, Lightroom vr 8.1, and I have Adobe DNG which can not read my R7 RAW files, however it can read and convert my Sony A6600 RAW files.
If Adobe would offer deals were I could buy data files for new lenses and specific cameras as I do not want to have subscription to Abode for life !
BTW are you a Tax consultant ! ? lol
Sounds like Adobe are backing you into the subscription route. I note you have tried DXO as an alternative, will Affinity work as it's a little less expensive?
I used to be a Chartered Tax Adviser before retirement..... exciting stuff
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Adobe is all about subscription as they can tie you in for very long time, I have not looked at Affinity so I will look in to it !
As for Tax, well I may have a question about Capital Gains on a Rented Property ! ! ! lol