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 Thursday, March 16, 2023

From DxO:

DxO PureRAW 3, the groundbreaking RAW photo enhancement software, gives photographers incredible image quality thanks to DeepPRIME XD

Together with innovative DeepPRIME XD — eXtreme Detail — denoising technology, this major new version of DxO’s award-winning RAW processing software delivers greater control without reducing the‘one-click’ functionality that users love. It also features pivotal upgrades to the user interface, making workflow even smoother.

Paris (France): DxO Labs, the company which kick-started modern RAW processing and lens correction, today announces the immediate availability of DxO PureRAW 3, its revolutionary RAW enhancement software. PureRAW 3 optimizes the quality of any RAW image by eliminating noise, improving color, enhancing detail and correcting lens flaws. DxO PureRAW 3 now features DxO’s latest artificial intelligence technology, DeepPRIME XD, delivering industry-leading noise reduction and RAW image enhancement; greater control over which corrections are applied through DxO’s renowned Optics Modules; and user interface modifications that offer improved integration with every photographer’s workflow.

DxO DeepPRIME technology gets even better — and for Fujifilm photographers, too! DxO PureRAW set the standard for noise reduction and image improvements – but the introduction of DeepPRIME XD pushes performance even further. By using a larger neural network than regular DeepPRIME, DeepPRIME XD delivers greater levels of detail, improved color accuracy, and smoother, noise-free bokeh when shooting at even the highest ISO levels.

With DeepPRIME XD, photographers report improvements of more than 2.5 stops in noise performance. For example, images shot at ISO 4000 more closely resemble those captured at ISO 500 in terms of noise, color, and clarity.

Because noise reduction is performed as part of the RAW conversion process, DeepPRIME XD can also improve the dynamic range of an image, giving photographers greater flexibility when shooting in challenging situations where light is limited. The original DeepPRIME mode remains part of DxO PureRAW 3 for images that demand less enhancement or where faster performance is required.

“DeepPRIME almost surprised us when we first saw the results,” explains DxO’s VP of Marketing and Product Strategy, Jean-Marc Alexia. “We quickly realized that a larger neural network could boost performance, and that’s what we’ve delivered with DeepPRIME XD. This technology pushes the boundaries even further, and DxO PureRAW 3 will revolutionize any photographer’s images — and without disrupting their existing workflow.”

Until today, DeepPRIME XD did not process RAW files from cameras with an X-Trans sensor. However, with DxO PureRAW 3, Fujifilm X Series photographers will be delighted to learn that their cameras are supported, a development reflected in DxO PhotoLab 6.4, also released today. As a result, X-Trans images can undergo incredible noise reduction, remarkable detail enhancement, and the restoration of accurate colors, especially when shooting at high ISO levels.

Power is nothing without control

As well as greater performance, DxO PureRAW 3 gives photographers a new level of control. The software’s updated interface now offers options for levels of lens softness correction, as well as the ability to toggle vignetting and chromatic aberration corrections. Furthermore, photographers can access the whole image area captured by the sensor, avoiding the crop enforced by other software when correcting deformations.

Interface improvements for a smoother workflow

DxO PureRAW 3 also introduces a number of improvements when it comes to workflow. Users can create multiple queues when batch processing large numbers of files, with the option to edit, re-order, and prioritize both images and queue lists while processing is underway. In addition, photographers can now choose to export files in TIFF format, alongside the existing JPEG and Linear DNG options.

Try DxO PureRAW 3 for free at DxO Software.

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Post Date: 3/16/2023 1:17:39 PM ET   Posted By: Bryan

Sometimes, 24mm is not wide enough. With a bus parked immediately behind me, the 20mm focal length was the key to this Mt. Vernon Place United Methodist Church composition.

Most full-frame general-purpose lenses start at 24mm, but the Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G Lens is a game-changer in that regard.

With the 20mm focal length affording the angle of view needed to comfortably frame the three doorways (love the red doors), positioning the camera perfectly leveled and centered in the middle door was the next task. This vertical angle was selected to split the height of the bottom visible step and comfortably contain the doorway roof peaks.


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Post Date: 3/16/2023 8:40:00 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan
 Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Just posted: Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G Lens Review

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Post Date: 3/15/2023 9:58:37 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan

I recently shared Rock Cut in the last light. I didn't go home after the sun set, and instead tolerated high winds and very cold temperatures for a couple more hours. It seemed that the rock formations here would make a good foreground for a Milky Way photo.

Getting the rock formations to rise above the other landscape meant climbing down to the edge of the cliff, and low-level lighting was used to bring out the rock color. The foreground lighting in this Rocky Mountain National Park Milky Way image is from a pair of Simorr Vibe P96L RGB Video LED Lights on Manfrotto Befree Advanced Travel Tripods.

Once the lights and camera were set up, waiting (did I mention that it was really cold?) for the Milky Way to rotate into the desired position was the remaining task.

The Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG DN Art Lens is an outstanding Milky Way lens. The difference that f/1.4 makes in Milky Way image quality over an f/2.8 lens is dramatic.

Join me in RMNP this September. I have an opening or two for the Elk Rut in Rocky Mountain National Park Instructional Photo Tour.


A larger version of this image is available here.

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Post Date: 3/15/2023 12:00:00 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan
 Tuesday, March 14, 2023

Check out the new Stash Master Camera Cubes at Think Tank Photo.

"Turn any backpack, roller, or duffel into a camera bag — or use as a photo storage cube that’s ready to go at any time!"

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Post Date: 3/14/2023 10:44:07 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan

Canon EOS R6 firmware update version 1.8.1 is available for download.

Firmware Version 1.8.1 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:

  1. You can now trim and resize images while transferring them to the FTP server.
  2. After updating to firmware version 1.8.0, the phenomenon that Err70 occurred under certain conditions has been fixed.
  3. Fixed minor bugs.
    *1. and 3. are the changes in Version 1.8.0, and 2. are the additions in Version 1.8.1.

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Post Date: 3/14/2023 9:28:10 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan
 Friday, March 10, 2023

From Sony:

A few weeks ago we shared with you that Sony Electronics had announced the next generation of its Creators’ Cloud platform, and would soon include Creators’ App. Today we are pleased to inform you that the "Creators' App" is now available.

"Creators' App" is an app of Sony’s cloud production platform "Creators' Cloud" for individuals, and the app acts as an extension of a camera to upload, view, and manage photo and video content shot on select Sony cameras, and stored in the cloud.

You can find more details and download "Creators' App" from the website below.

https://www.sony.net/cca/

As for Creators’ Cloud storage, users can enjoy free 5GB of cloud storage for any user with a Sony Account, free 25GB of cloud storage for owners of selected Sony cameras.

*At time of launch, video and image transmission from cameras to cloud via smartphones with the "Creators' App" and camera remote control functions will be compatible with a7 IV, ZV-1F. Spring 2023: a7R V, FX3, FX30. a7 IV, a7R V, FX3, FX30 will need software update respectively.

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Post Date: 3/10/2023 9:31:57 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan

Canon has added the latest Corporate Strategy Conference Presentation to the Investor Relations page.

Overall Strategy Presentation
Imaging Presentation

Quotes from the Imaging Presentation Material

Last year, the Imaging Group achieved sales and profit growth and a significant improvement in profitability.

As for cameras, our mirrorless camera market share remained stable thanks to our strong market reputation We also posted strong sales of new products. Through this, our camera business is supporting earnings as a mainstay of Imaging.

Our future growth strategy is to create new businesses while maintaining high profitability in existing ones.

With EOS R and other existing products, we will create new markets and businesses by offering attractive products that anticipate market demands, strengthen our profit structure, activate group synergies, and deliver unprecedented value through products and solutions.

And we aim to achieve sales of 1 trillion yen in the Imaging Group in 2025.

This year, we expect the global market for interchangeable lens cameras to be around 5.5 to 6 million units and more than 70 of this to be mirrorless cameras.

This year as well, we expect to maintain our No 1 share of the interchangeable lens camera market and at the same time aim to No 1 in mirrorless cameras as sub segment as well. In addition to market share, we will also work to expand sales volume of the EOS R System itself through three measures.

The first is “enhancing the EOS R System To this end, we will expand our lineup of cameras and lenses to meet the diverse needs of our customers.

Moreover, in recent years, the demographic of video oriented users, such as video creators, media users, and SNS users, is thick and growing. We aim to expand the scale of the R system by including functions and performance that respond to user requests not only for still images but also for videos.

Also, the world of imaging is changing from 2 D to 3 D to XR In anticipation of these future demands, we will also focus on the deployment of EOS VR systems and work to expand awareness of VR, improve the usability of apps and software, and create an environment where users can enjoy VR images.

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Post Date: 3/10/2023 9:21:43 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan
 Thursday, March 9, 2023

When the sky is clear, focusing on what the last light of the day is hitting is often the optimal plan. Last light typically falls on high-elevation features, and Rock Cut in Rocky Mountain National Park has that qualification.

A Colorado 14er, Longs Peak, also captures the day's last light. Framing this mountain between the Rock Cut features results in what you see here.

The Sony Alpha 1 and Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II Lens are an outstanding combination. Three manually focus bracketed images were combined for this image.

Join me in RMNP this September. I have an opening or two for the Elk Rut in Rocky Mountain National Park Instructional Photo Tour.


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Post Date: 3/9/2023 9:29:52 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan

Sony Alpha 7 IV firmware update version 2.00 is available for download. Read the instructions carefully.

Firmware Version 2.00 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:

  1. Adds support for the Creators' App
    Note: The new Creators' App mobile application is available to replace the Imaging Edge Mobile app. The Creators' App allows you to transfer images from the camera to your smartphone, shoot remotely, and use various functions.
  2. Adds functions that improve security when connecting for remote shooting and image transferring with Creators' App and Imaging Edge Desktop software
    Note: Please update the Imaging Edge Desktop software to the latest version (Ver.3.6 or later)
  3. Improves the operational stability of the camera

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Post Date: 3/9/2023 8:31:22 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan
 Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Just posted: Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art Lens Review.

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Post Date: 3/8/2023 10:13:04 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan
 Tuesday, March 7, 2023

Image quality test results are now available on the Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G Lens page.

This is a sharp lens. Check out these comparisons:

Compared to the Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS Lens

Compared to the Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Lens

Compared to the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II Lens

Compared to the Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G Lens

Build your own comparisons.

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Post Date: 3/7/2023 9:11:19 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan
 Saturday, March 4, 2023

Adding close focusing capabilities to an otherwise useful focal length and max aperture combination adds versatility — and fun. The Canon RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM Lens is one such lens.

Here, the RF 28 gets close to a honeybee, with a bright cloudy sky creating a high key background.

From a composition perspective, besides getting close, an overall balance was the goal for this (and most) images. The sunflower was itself worthy of being photographed, but the honeybee added another point of interest to the composition.

Bees will often work their way around the flower. Figure out their plan and make yours accordingly. While the bee was farther back on the flower, I positioned the lens for what seemed the optimal composition and timed the shot when the bee arrived.

 
Camera and Lens Settings
24mm  f/1.8  1/400s
ISO 100
8192 x 5464px
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Post Date: 3/4/2023 6:00:00 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan
 Friday, March 3, 2023
 Thursday, March 2, 2023

The Canon EOS R50 is here, and it is time to set up this camera for use. Following are the 36 steps taken to prepare an out-of-the-box EOS R50.

  1. Record serial number, and add camera to the insurance policy
  2. Open the box, find the battery, place it in the charger, and plug it in.
  3. Consider downloading and installing the latest Canon imaging software to gain support for the latest camera model(s). Canon Digital Photo Pro (DPP), EOS Utility, and Lens Registration Utility are the options I include in the install.
  4. Insert a memory card (we'll format the card in a later step), insert a charged battery, and power the camera on.
  5. The date, time, and time zone setup display will show at the first startup. Use the rear control dial and set button to update this information.
  6. The camera will prompt to connect your phone running the Canon Connect App. Follow the prompts as desired.
  7. Set the camera's mode to Av, Tv, or M (some modes may provide only a subset of available menu options) and press the menu button.
  8. Shooting Menu, Tab 1: Image quality: Use the top control dial to set RAW to "RAW", and use the rear direction keys to set JPEG to "-" (RAW image files provide the highest quality and are especially valuable for post-processing work)
  9. Shooting Menu, Tab 4: White balance: AWB W (White) (I seldom use another white balance setting while shooting, though I often adjust white balance modestly during post-processing)
  10. Shooting Menu, Tab 4: Picture Style: Neutral with Sharpness = 1 (Note: the low contrast "Neutral" picture style provides a histogram that best shows the available dynamic range. I usually change the Picture Style to "Standard" in DPP after capture.)
  11. Shooting Menu, Tab 5: Lens Aberration Correction: All options "OFF" (I suggest that most photographers enable Chromatic Aberration correction)
  12. Shooting Menu, Tab 5: High ISO speed NR: Low (noise reduction is destructive to images details, so I prefer to add noise reduction sparingly during post-processing)
  13. Shooting Menu, Tab 6: Release shutter without card: OFF (only in a retail store would you want to press the shutter release without saving the image file)
  14. Shooting Menu, Tab 7: Image review: Review duration: 4 sec. (the Viewfinder review option is disabled by default, speeding the shooting process)
  15. Shooting Menu, Tab 8: Shooting info. disp.: Screen info. settings: Enable 1, 2, 3, and 4; edit screen 2 to show only: Basic shooting info and Electronic level; edit screen 3 to show only: Basic shooting info, Histogram, and Electronic level
  16. Shooting Menu, Tab 8: Shooting info. disp.: VF info/toggle setting: Enable 1, 2, and 3 (the default); edit screen 2 to show only: Electronic level; edit screen 3 to show only: Histogram and Electronic level
  17. Shooting Menu, Tab 8: Shooting info. disp.: Grid display: 3x3 (sometimes the 3x3 grid is helpful for alignment checking while not complicating the view)
  18. Shooting Menu, Tab 8: Shooting info. disp.: Histogram disp: RGB, Small (show the brightness levels of each channel separately and do not let the graph to take up much space in the display as it can affect the perceived composition)
  19. Shooting Menu, Tab 8: Disp performance: Smooth (select Smooth if shooting fast action and battery life is not a concern, and Power saving otherwise.)
  20. AF Menu, Tab 1: Subject to detect: Select Auto, People, Animals, Vehicles, or No priority as makes sense for your current shooting scenario
  21. AF Menu, Tab 2: Preview AF: Disable
  22. AF Menu, Tab 3: Touch & drag AF settings: Touch & drag AF: Enable (allows the thumb drag across the rear LCD to quickly move the AF point while looking through the electronic viewfinder)
  23. AF Menu, Tab 3: MF peaking settings: On
  24. Playback Menu, Tab 4: Playback information display: 1, 2, and 3 only; change view 2 histogram to RGB
  25. Set-up Menu, Tab 1: Format card (always format a memory card in-camera before using it - all data on the card will be lost)
  26. Set-up Menu, Tab 1: Auto Rotate: On computer (images are properly rotated when viewed on a computer, but are always oriented to fill the LCD when viewed on the camera)
  27. Set-up Menu, Tab 2: Mode guide: Disable (novices may appreciate this feature)
  28. Set-up Menu, Tab 2: Feature guide: Disable (novices may appreciate this feature)
  29. Set-up Menu, Tab 2: Beep: Disable (probably no one wants to hear your camera's beep)
  30. Set-up Menu, Tab 2: Power saving: Screen dimmer: Disable (I found the dimmer annoying - the LCD is as useful off as dimmed)
  31. Set-up Menu, Tab 5: Copyright information: enter as desired
  32. Custom Functions Menu, Tab 3: Customize dials: Control ring: Av
  33. Custom Functions Menu, Tab 3: Retract lens on power off: OFF (prevents a carefully-selected focus distance from resetting when the camera auto powers off)
  34. My Menu: Add My Menu 1; Register the following options: Expo.comp./AEB, Display simulation, Subject to detect, Format card, Date/Time/Zone (great for monitoring the time); reorder menu items as desired
  35. My Menu: Add My Menu 2; Register the following options: Anti-flicker shoot., Shutter mode, reorder menu items as desired
  36. With a lens mounted and a subject focused on, adjust the viewfinder diopter until the scene is sharp

I make additional menu and other setting changes based on current shooting scenarios, but this list covers my initial camera setup process.

To copy this configuration means you intend to shoot as I do - including in RAW-only format. While this setup works great for me, you should adjust the setup to your needs.

If you can't remember your menu setup parameters, keeping an up-to-date list such as this one is a great idea. Anytime the camera is set to the factory state, such as when serviced or when acquiring an additional camera, you will be ready to create your setup quickly, while ensuring that an important setting is not omitted.

More Information

Canon EOS R50

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Post Date: 3/2/2023 11:48:38 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan

Canon EOS R10 firmware update version 1.3.0 is available for download.

Firmware Version 1.3.0 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:

  1. Adds support for Speedlite EL-5. (The autoflash function of the AF-assist beam is not supported.)
  2. Adds support for the RF-S55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM.
  3. Fixes minor issues.

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Post Date: 3/2/2023 8:14:54 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan

Canon EOS R7 firmware update version 1.3.0 is available for download.

Firmware Version 1.3.0 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:

  1. Adds support for Speedlite EL-5. (The autoflash function of the AF-assist beam is not supported).
  2. Adds support for the RF-S55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM.
  3. Fixes minor issues.

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Post Date: 3/2/2023 8:14:17 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan

Canon EOS R6 firmware update version 1.8.0 is available for download.

Firmware Version 1.8.0 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:

  1. Adds the ability for images to be cropped and resized during transfer to the FTP server.
  2. Fixes minor issues.

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Post Date: 3/2/2023 8:12:51 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan
 Wednesday, March 1, 2023

The Canon EOS R8 is here, and it is time to set up this camera for use. Following are the 44 steps taken to prepare an out-of-the-box EOS R8.

  1. Record serial number, and add camera to the insurance policy
  2. Open the box, find the battery, place it in the charger, and plug it in.
  3. Consider downloading and installing the latest Canon imaging software to gain support for the latest camera model(s). Canon Digital Photo Pro (DPP), EOS Utility, and Lens Registration Utility are the options I include in the install.
  4. Insert a memory card (we'll format the card in a later step), insert a charged battery, and power the camera on.
  5. The date, time, and time zone setup screen will show at the first startup. Use the rear control dial and set button to update this information.
  6. Set the camera's mode to Av, Tv, or M (some modes may provide only a subset of available menu options) and press the menu button.
  7. Shooting Menu, Tab 1: Image quality: Use the top control dial to set RAW to "RAW", and use the rear control dial to set JPEG to "-" (RAW image files provide the highest quality and are especially valuable for post-processing work)
  8. Shooting Menu, Tab 4: White balance: AWB W (White) (I seldom use another white balance setting while shooting, though I often adjust white balance modestly during post-processing)
  9. Shooting Menu, Tab 4: Picture Style: Neutral with Sharpness = 1 (Note: the low contrast "Neutral" picture style provides a histogram that best shows the available dynamic range. I usually change the Picture Style to "Standard" in DPP after capture.)
  10. Shooting Menu, Tab 5: Lens Aberration Correction: All options "OFF" (I suggest that most photographers enable Chromatic Aberration correction)
  11. Shooting Menu, Tab 5: High ISO speed NR: Low (noise reduction is destructive to images details, so I prefer to add noise reduction sparingly during post-processing)
  12. Shooting Menu, Tab 7: Release shutter without card: OFF (only in a retail store would you want to press the shutter release without saving the image file)
  13. Shooting Menu, Tab 8: Image review: Review duration: 4 sec. (the Viewfinder review option is disabled by default, speeding the shooting process)
  14. Shooting Menu, Tab 9: Shooting info. disp.: Screen info. settings: Enable 1, 2, 3, and 4; edit screen 2 to show only: Basic shooting info and Electronic level; edit screen 3 to show only: Basic shooting info, Histogram, and Electronic level
  15. Shooting Menu, Tab 9: Shooting info. disp.: VF info/toggle setting: Enable 1, 2, and 3 (the default); edit screen 2 to show only: Electronic level; edit screen 3 to show only: Histogram and Electronic level
  16. Shooting Menu, Tab 9: Shooting info. disp.: Grid display: 3x3 (sometimes the 3x3 grid is helpful for alignment checking while not complicating the view)
  17. Shooting Menu, Tab 9: Shooting info. disp.: Histogram disp: RGB, Small (show the brightness levels of each channel separately and do not let the graph to take up much space in the display as it can affect the perceived composition)
  18. Shooting Menu, Tab 9: Disp performance: Smooth (select Smooth if shooting fast action and battery life is not a concern, and Power saving otherwise.)
  19. AF Menu, Tab 1: Subject to detect: Select Auto, People, Animals, Vehicles, or No priority as makes sense for your current shooting scenario
  20. AF Menu, Tab 4: Touch & drag AF settings: Touch & drag AF: Enable (allows the thumb drag across the rear LCD to quickly move the AF point while looking through the electronic viewfinder)
  21. AF Menu, Tab 4: Limit AF methods: enable Spot AF, Single Point, and Whole area AF (fewer options means faster changing between these options)
  22. AF Menu, Tab 4: Orientation linked AF point: Separate AF pts: Pt only (instructs the camera to individually save the selected AF points for vertical and horizontal orientation)
  23. AF Menu, Tab 5: MF peaking settings: On
  24. AF Menu, Tab 6: RF lens MF focus ring sensitivity: Linked to rotation degree (forces linear MF adjustment)
  25. Playback Menu, Tab 3: Magnification: 10x (allows one button press during playback to zoom deeply into the image)
  26. Playback Menu, Tab 4: Playback information display: 1, 2, and 3 only; change view 2 histogram to RGB (fewer options means faster changing between these options)
  27. Playback Menu, Tab 4: Highlight Alert: Enable (overexposed pixels will blink during image review)
  28. Set-up Menu, Tab 1: Format card (always format a memory card in-camera before using it – all data on the card will be lost)
  29. Set-up Menu, Tab 1: Auto Rotate: On computer (images are properly rotated when viewed on a computer, but are always oriented to fill the LCD when viewed on the camera)
  30. Set-up Menu, Tab 2: Mode guide: Disable (novices may appreciate this feature)
  31. Set-up Menu, Tab 2: Feature guide: Disable (novices may appreciate this feature)
  32. Set-up Menu, Tab 2: Beep: Disable (probably no one wants to hear your camera's beep)
  33. Set-up Menu, Tab 3: Power saving: Screen dimmer: Disable (I found the dimmer to be annoying - the LCD is as useful off as dimmed)
  34. Set-up Menu, Tab 5: Custom shooting mode (C1, C2): Auto update set: Enable (see Configuring Custom Shooting Modes)
  35. Set-up Menu, Tab 5: Copyright information: enter as desired
  36. Custom Functions Menu, Tab 1: Bracketing auto cancel: OFF (I want to control when AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing) is enabled and disabled)
  37. Custom Functions Menu, Tab 1: Bracketing sequence: -0+ (if images are captured in brightness sequence, they are easier to work with during post-processing. Capturing the darkest image first means quickly getting the first frame)
  38. Custom Functions Menu, Tab 3: Customize buttons: Multi-function button: Dial function and press info to set details: Top row: 1. Drive mode, 2. One Shot - Servo, 3. Exp. comp, 4. Off, 5: Off; Bottom row: 1. ISO, 2. AF area, 3. Flash exp. comp, 4. Off, 5: Off
  39. Custom Functions Menu, Tab 3: Customize dials: Control ring: OFF (consider using this dial for a function logical for your needs)
  40. Custom Functions Menu, Tab 4: Default erase option: [Erase] selected (less safe, but one less button press required to delete an image)
  41. Custom Functions Menu, Tab 4: Retract lens on power off: OFF (prevents a carefully-selected focus distance from resetting when the camera auto powers off)
  42. My Menu: Add My Menu 1; Register the following options: Expo.comp./AEB, Display simulation, Subject to detect, Format card, Date/Time/Zone (great for monitoring the time); reorder menu items as desired
  43. My Menu: Add My Menu 2; Register the following options: Anti-flicker shoot., RAW burst mode, Focus bracketing, Shutter mode, Number of bracketed shots, reorder menu items as desired
  44. With a lens mounted and a subject focused on, adjust the viewfinder diopter until the scene is sharp

I make additional menu and other setting changes based on current shooting scenarios, but this list covers my initial camera setup process.

To copy this configuration means you intend to shoot as I do, including in RAW-only format. While this setup works optimally for me, you should adjust the camera setup to your needs.

If you can't remember your menu setup parameters, keeping an up-to-date list such as this one is a great idea. Anytime the camera is set to the factory state, such as when serviced or when acquiring an additional camera, you will be ready to create your setup quickly, while ensuring that an important setting is not omitted.

More Information

Canon EOS R8

Support this site by ordering the Canon EOS R8 from B&H | Adorama | Canon USA | Amazon (all available countries) | WEX

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Post Date: 3/1/2023 8:38:49 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan
 Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Image quality test results have been added to the Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art Lens page.

Check out how Sigma's latest entry into the beloved, affordable 50mm f/1.4 lens category performs.

Compared to the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens

Compared to the Sony FE 50mm F1.4 ZA Lens

Compared to the Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM Lens

Compared to the Canon RF 50mm F1.2 L USM Lens

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Post Date: 2/28/2023 9:25:25 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan
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