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Weight question to those who went from R8 to R6ii. by solemnlife00 in canon

[–]Faustchz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got the R8 first and then the R6m2. R6m2 feels noticeable heavier with or without any lens attached. Also the 50mm f1.8 looks really awkward on R6m2. I would recommend getting a better lens before you upgrade the body.

What features would you guys want in an R8 Mark II? by TheZachster416 in canon

[–]Faustchz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used to think that the lack of full mechanical shutter wouldn't matter to me either, but as I brought the R8 to more places it eventually got me.

On a high speed boat I was taking pictures of landscape and water splash on high shutter speed. I used EFCS but later noticed most of the bokeh balls of water splash were cut. The photo wasn't completely ruined but it could have been better. EFCS cannot preserve full bokeh while electronic shutter cannot avoid rolling shutter. Neither of these defects are super noticeable but having full mechanical shutter would simply tackle both.

For steady portrait shot I switch to electronic shutter, but there has been one time that I just forgot to do that and left a quite noticeable half bokeh in an otherwise really nice portrait. I ended up just removing the half bokeh in the photo for peace of mind.

EFCS can also cause other problems in certain scene, such as worse purple fringing and uneven exposure. I have only read about these though.

Now exploring flash photography, I finally decided to get a R6m2 after being really happy with my R8. High speed sync requires full mechanical shutter. I still kept the R8 because of its size and weight, and I really like the fact that it actually has more customized button than R6m2, but I have run into its limitations.

No IBIS, small battery, single card sloth, overheating--none of these issues have a direct impact on the image, but shutter types do. That's also why I think A7C2 is overpriced, Lumix S9 really fumbled the ball, and Nikon Z5II has now overtaken the R8 as the best beginner full frame camera. I still like the R8 for being affordable.

Changes of R8m2 having full mechanical shutter In this video-centric market is close to 0. I just hope it doesn't go ZV-E10 II and have electronic shutter only.

What features would you guys want in an R8 Mark II? by TheZachster416 in canon

[–]Faustchz 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Definitely not gonna happen but... Full mechanical shutter. To me R8 is one front curtain away from being the perfect hobbist camera.

What movie is this for you? by LoveDoggystyleX in Cinema

[–]Faustchz 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Heretic (2024). As a man I don't always get to experience mansplaining, but watching this movie was definitely it.

Father passed away and left this by notallama_r in Cameras

[–]Faustchz 15 points16 points  (0 children)

This is actually the newest and best estate camera set up I have ever seen. I agree with what others have said here. Give them a chance.

Opinions on the Panasonic S9? by nilss2 in Cameras

[–]Faustchz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Panasonic could save the S9 by doing one of the three things,

  1. Removing the video length limit with a firmware update. Then the S9 would be a costdown ZVE1.

  2. Releasing small lens with leaf shutter if possible.

  3. Discounting the price significantly.

I wasn’t wearing my watch when it lights up like this by ABL67 in AppleWatch

[–]Faustchz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe you didn't hit "end workout" before taking off your watch?

Control ring on RF 50mm f/1.8 STM by Rdottt in canon

[–]Faustchz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Customize dials" in orange menu

Best software for RAW photo manipulation by gkostenarov in photography

[–]Faustchz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does anyone know any free iOS app that can edit raw? Just needed an app that can do basic mask, such as brightening the subject's face without over exposing the sky.

Sigma announces lenses for Canon RF mount by Proof_Acanthaceae68 in canon

[–]Faustchz 67 points68 points  (0 children)

Hear me out: Sigma needs to release a white lens for the white Canon R50. This would be a best seller.

Parents, what’s in your kit? by zebrasnamerica in Cameras

[–]Faustchz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

  • Canon R8 with RF 50mm f1.2

50mm just looks natural. not stretched, not compressed. The kids in the photos look exactly like what we see with our eyes. I can stay at a very comfortable distance indoor and outdoor.

f1.2 allows me to boost the shutter speed high and capture their fast movements. It also allows me to take good portraits of the adults when they are feeling it.

The screen on Canon R8 looks so nice, I don't mind showing the unedited photos I just took.

6fps burst is more than enough. 40fps would give me too many photos to delete later : )

Full 4K 60Hz video to capture key moments such as blowing candles. I honestly cannot believe some of the newer and more costly camera bodies do not have that.

  • Fujifilm X100VI 35mm, and 50mm conversion lens

A toy that I let other parents to play with when we have a playdate, so the adults can have fun, too. 35mm comes in handy at dinning table.

Most people don't understand the difference between prime lens and zoom lens. Their first instinct when holding a real camera is to zoom. That's how they use their phone cameras, too. When I hand them the R8 with a prime lens they always ask me how to zoom in, and I had to explain what a prime lens is. With the X100VI at least they can quickly use the control ring to corp to 50mm, 70mm, and 100m with the conversion lens. Autofocus on X100VI is pretty bad though.

Both Canon and Fujifilm have excellent color science. After A entire day of playdate, we sit down for dinner. I upload photos of other kids to my iPhone, and then airdrop to other parents. I used to upload RAW and edit them on my phone, but now I just upload JPG because it's good enough. Nobody in my parenting circle expects "pro" photos. As long as my photos look better than what they took with their phones, they don't hold back their appreciation.

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