The Canon R7 - Does Canon Even Care?

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[tampatrainguy]

This issue has been fixed with the latest firmware 1.4.0. I tested it with the Laowa 15mm f2.0 lens and Laowa 33mm f0.95 lens, both of which are fully manual lenses. The camera works great now, I was getting tired of switching the IBIS off and on again through the quick menu every time I turned the camera on with a manual lens on it.

[MicaelWidell]

Canon's decision to close down the RF system to their own lenses, and to actively prohibit other companies from backwards engineering electronic RF lenses (lawsuite against Samyang), is so very sad. And neglecting bugs like this one goes in line with that strategy: actively discourage the use of any third party lenses or EF lenses – steer people towards the mega expensive Canon RF lenses. I wanted to switch from Sony to Canon because of superior ergonomics and user experience, but this is the one thing that made me double down on Sony instead – at least they are enabling a great selection of cheap third party lenses, and they listen to their users!

[thrallingFRglory]

One workaround for long time Canon EF users is to switch to Panasonic Lumix. The sigma EF to L Mount adapter works great with all EF glass. Plus, with the S5II now having PDAF, you can make use of all that excellent glass with great autofocus!

[zurcfamily]

I purchased an R7 having the same issues. I'm going Sony before the end of the year.
Thank you. I knew something was wrong. WASTE OF MONEY 💰 SHAME ON CANON...☹️

[nickhubbard]

Great video. I'm disappointed in Canon's lack of support. I am re-thinking my future purchase of the R7.

[ReachFilms]

Interesting, yeah I’ve had Ibis issues with the R7 as well, between that and no small high quality crop sensor RF lenses available the R7 has been the least used camera in my collection as of late. I’m going to film some anamorphic on it but after that tempted to sell it

[photoray]

Is this only affecting the R7 or could it be an issue with all the other Canon R cameras?

[ariririririririririri]

I've missed this video originally since I don't own R7, but I do have similiar issues on R6, I wonder if your solution would work there too. It's dissapointing that Canon just doesn't seem to listen to any feedback lately, first bannning 3rd party AF lenses, and now not even caring about their own old EF lenses. At times I regret not picking up A7R IV over the R6.

[juliensimracer]

I'm looking for a focus handle controller using usb and lens focus motor, like ronin rs2 does but on a separate handle for my shoulder config. It looks not possible :(

[nigelngai]

@markwiemels Have you tried the latest firmware update? Firmware 1.4.0? Could you do a review to see if the problem is fixed? Thanks!

[mjsjxtu]

Will you please give us more information about the problems you find with cannon EF lanes using the convert you recommended for RF in stills photography. And is it a workaround it? Thank you

[overlandphotographer]

got a sigma 18-35 and updated the lens to the latest firmware with a sigma dock, ibis works well when adapted with an r7 updated to latest firmware for photo and video. i prefer using electronic shutter to prevent mechanical jitters

[CastoLocks]

Do you have any videos on green screens?

[thedarksidemic]

I’ve noticed with the R6 that ibis performs less well with manual lenses, it’s classic Canon cripple hammer. More noticeable with longer lenses. I have the EF 135 F2 non stabilised lens and it’s great with the R6 stabe. However my adapted contax zeiss 135mm 2.8 is noticeably less good even when you manually enter the focal length. My old Sony a7sii stabe is miles better with any manual lens you throw at it and that’s an 8 year old camera! I don’t believe any BS about incompatibility with manual lenses. A 135mm is a 135mm at the end of the day.

[MyChevySonic]

I've got an old Pentax k-x and whenever you turn it on with a manual lens attached, it asks for the focal length.

[itiswhatitis]

I think Canon is having some sort of internal conflict that is preventing them from making a cohesive business plan going forward. Its too bad, they make great stuff when they get it all together. Sony sometimes makes not so good stuff but then they listen to customers, fix it, and then have great stuff too. I like that. It shows good business sense and long term commitment. I can't decipher Canon's plan. Today, we are pushing $10, 000.00 for a top camera and one good lense. I want to understand the company I buy from.

[WorksIRL]

Is there a setting that “reads” or tells the camera to “communicate” with the lens upon each power-up? If so, maybe disable that setting and thereby not refresh or overwrite the manual setting defined before turning it off? I don’t own a Canon but aspire to upgrade to a better camera like the R7 and hope this issue is resolved.

[markjob]

*If I was an owner of a Canon R7, and Canon Customer Support told me what you are claiming you were told, then I might be tempted to simply sell off my camera and walk away from the brand altogether just on principal ?*

[Blackbear]

I was also excited about the Canon R7 initially.
I even purchased a Canon Speedbooster 0.71x to use with some EF lenses, which potentially have better image quality on the R7.
However, I noticed that when using the Speedbooster, there are abnormal IBIS (In-Body Image Stabilization) issues with zoom lenses.

For example, when I mounted the EF 24-70mm f2.8 lens, whenever the focal length displayed is below 24mm, the IBIS becomes completely ineffective.
You can refer to my video at the timestamp 19:42
I also tried the EF 16-35mm lens, and similarly, the IBIS fails completely when the focal length goes below 16mm.
However, when using prime lenses like the 50mm or 35mm, I don't experience this issue at all.

This problem is truly frustrating. Currently, there are very few RF-S lenses available, and the third-party options for EF-S lenses (such as Sigma) are quite outdated. Essentially, there are hardly any suitable lens choices for the R7, which is disheartening.

[dy]

I got R7 body and first lens was Helios 77M-4 (50mm 1.8), IBIS was set to 50mm by default (first time I turned on the camera without any electronics). I use EF AF confirmation chip with EF-RF adapter and that tells camera it's 50mm and 1.4. If there was a way to program these chips, would at least resolve many issues with M42 lenses and alike, of course fix from Canon would be the best. Edit: Just found out there are programmable EF chips, I ordered some and will set them to 28mm, 35mm, 135mm as 50mm seems to be "default".