I have loved using the focus bracketing (stacking) feature on my Canon R5. Having the process automated on a mirrorless camera substantially reduces the time needed to acquire the images. Saving time in acquiring the images, is more than mere convenience. It can markedly changes the success rate in stacking, particularly from the days of turning the lens ring manually, when I waited for the camera to settle in between shots. Even after I automated the process by using a CamRanger, I programed a resting period between shots to allow settling after the movement caused by the shutter opening and closing. (It can make a difference shooting fine hairs at macro magnifications.) Shooting time has now been condensed to a mere fraction of the time it used to take me to shoot the stack, meaning that the mischief caused by a slight breeze ruining the stack is less likely. Also, it minimizes the problem of bringing a live plant into the studio where the flower may begin to close due to changes in the light's intensity and direction.

The stacking program worked wonderfully when I used a wired remote, but when I used the Canon software (Camera Connect) that allows my phone to act wirelessly as a remote trigger, a problem arose. The camera refocused to wherever the focus block was. This is a major problem. Due to the difficulty of determining the nearest point that could be in focus in complex subjects, starting the stack a frame or three before anything is in focus has prevented many surprises and much subsequent disappointment when you find that the closest part of the subject is not captured in any image in the stack. In practice I manually set the initial focus closer than any part of the subject.

What made the refocusing particularly shocking was that I programmed my camera for back button focusing. Pressing the exposure button will not cause my camera to refocus. As I did not process the stacks immediately, I did not know the camera was refocusing. I lost two days of stacks due to the refocus problem.

Yesterday, I spoke to a Canon tech yesterday to determine whether the problem is in the firmware, the app, or a defect in my camera that needs repair. The techs, who are working at home most days, are a bit hamstrung. Instant access to the R5 and certain tools to
diagnose problems are limited to office days. Hopefully I will find out today what the problem is.

While using a manual trigger isn't a great effort once I knew there is a problem, I'd still prefer to do it wirelessly. The trigger is just an additional piece of gear to carry that can break, or malfunction. I'd also prefer not to hold the trigger steady with outstretched arm while the stack completes. Hopefully I will hear from Canon today.

If your camera does need repair, I recommend sending it to Sony Electronics, c/o Precision Camera, 7 Anngina Drive, Enfield, CT 06082. I had a Sony RX 100 VI that I had pretty much beaten to death because I carry it everywhere. It's a great camera. Sent a repair inquiry to Sony and they referred me to Precision Camera. They gave me an pre estimate of $350.00 to repair it. After they received it they said it wasn't worth fixing so they sent me a brand new camera for the repair estimate. $350.00 Pretty good deal.

I have been purchasing a variety of Minolta lenses to use with an adapter with my Sony A7iii. The colors from Minolta lenses are quite beautiful! Unfortunately for me, not all of them come in working condition, and I am not the type to try and repair them myself. This is the list I will ship for free and ask only that you pay for the shipping cost which I will set at $20.00.

1. Minolta 70-210mm F4.5-5.6. Auto focus works great on this lens, but front element has a haze on the inside. Includes lens hood and rear cap
2. Minolta 80-200 mm zoom F4.5-5.6 This has an interesting front cap, but the autofocus on this lens is lacking.The lens elements are pristine.
3. Minolta 35-80mm power zoom F4-5.6 I really was excited about this lens, but the power zoom does not work! Lens elements are clean.

Please PM me with any questions, or payment info.

I have as variety of lenses for Canon EF and EF-S. This is what's available:
I do have a variety of lenses for a Canon EF mount. Here are my asking prices:
Tamron AF 70-300mm for Canon AF mount $129
Canon EF 35-70mm $129
Canon EF 28-90mm $39
Canon EF 75-300mm $89
Canon EF-S 18-55mm $59
Canon EF 55-200mm $149
Canon EF-S 55-250mm $115

Is the Canon EF 75-300mm USM III?

Shipping is included anywhere in the lower 48 in the USA included. If you would like the whole or partial bundle I'll give you a special rate. Contact me through UHH or email me at paulspicts@photographer.net

Selling my loved Canon 1DXII with extras. Moving to mirrorless so this camera is not being used much. Shutter count is under 5,000 and it is in excellent condition. Includes the original box and all that comes with a new camera.
Asking $3,200 for everything.
Buyer pays PayPal fees.
Insured shipping is included


Extras includes:
1 extra battery
Really Right Stuff L-Bracket
Prograde Dual Slot Cfast\sd card reader
Prograde 128GB Cfast card
Lexar 128 GB 1066 CF card (UDMA-7

Folks I acquired a Canon 5D Mark II today and it has about 225100 shutter actuations according to ShutterCount. The camera works fine...that said I may be in the market to replace the shutter either now or after it goes south, not sure. The camera was priced right and seems to function perfectly. The rated life for this model is 150,000 actuations.

I am wondering what experience do the owners of the 5D MK II have with shutter failure, repair or replacement shutter costs and where might one get said shutter work done? Canon Repair will not work on this model as it is "obsolete".

I bought this camera just to keep in the car...I have a new 5DS R and an RP and a Canon R so this is just for fun.

Thoughts?

A cardinal rule of shipping is never to accept a package with visible damage. Tamron should never have accepted your package. Even if they did, once they saw that it was damaged, they should have left it unopened exactly where it was and notified the shipper to come retrieve it. Once opened, it is no longer evidence of anything to the shipper or the carrier. It could just as easily been damaged in their operation or because of improper packaging. (The guideline is 4 inches of tight cushioning on each of the 6 sides.)

Tamron also has no responsibility to you. They directed you how to pack it, and for whatever reason, you chose to do otherwise.

Finally, there is the problem of "Insufficient Packaging" being noted on the acknowledgment. That was done by Tamron to protect themselves, and was a wise and very effective move on their part.

You can certainly pursue this case, but it is extremely unlikely to go anywhere unless someone is struck by an overwhelming attack of goodwill. No one has any legal obligation here to fix anything for you.

My suggestion is to pay the $278 and take this as a painful but beneficial lesson. Next time, pack as instructed by the consignee. Ignore any instructions given to you by someone with no knowledge of the item being shipped. If you had packed as Tamron instructed, you would have a case with them.