WebDog wrote:
OK just got an e-mail from CPS (Sweden), it is confirmed by them and they are investigating the problem. What I waiting for is a statement if they recommend not to use this lens with the 5D3 given the circumstances...
Hi Webdog,
I would't use it. After I tested the 200L on my 5dmkIII, I reattached my 85L on it, nothing happen, I could not focus, turn camera on and off and nothing happen. I thought the lens was on manual focus, it was not. After playing with on and off for a while it started working again. That scared me for a while.
pookipichu wrote:
They removed the original response that the noise was "normal". What you're reading is new text that replaced it. Apparently enough people that own $5k+ lenses made a stink that someone in upper level smelled a call to action.
OK, that makes sense now.
Canon's underlings like to try to make a problem go away by using three stock responses:
(1) That's normal.
(2) The equipment works according to the specifications.
(3) The shutter was rated to 400,000 actuations under our standard test conditions.
Because the environmental conditions of your camera use are not known to us, we also do not know how long will the shutter in your camera last.
PetKal wrote:
Normal operation ? I do not know what you are talking about ?
This is what Carnathan says:
Updated: Canon EOS 5D Mark III and EF 200mm f/2 L Image Stabilization Noise
Canon USA has issued an official response to the 5D III IS noise issue:
“We have acknowledged that when using the camera with specific lenses, there is an abnormal noise during IS operation when the shutter button is pressed halfway (or remains pressed halfway), and we are now considering the countermeasures. We will let you know about the countermeasures as soon as they are finalized”
The two affected lenses are the Canon EF 200mm f/2.0 L IS USM Lens and the Canon EF 800mm f/5.6 L IS USM Lens.
Note that image quality is not affected by the abnormality. Also note that this noise does not occur during Live View including during video capture.
This is what he says NOW. The page is still in Google cache, but (maybe) not for long.
It is really not a big deal, and Bryan Carnathan should do the right thing.
It would be great if someone could email Canon samples of photos with the 5D III and 5D II or 1DsIII showing that images are affected. They don't seem to be aware of that. The Canon Rumors update says images are affected as well.
I would't use it. After I tested the 200L on my 5dmkIII, I reattached my 85L on it, nothing happen, I could not focus, turn camera on and off and nothing happen. I thought the lens was on manual focus, it was not. After playing with on and off for a while it started working again. That scared me for a while.
Perry
By the sound it makes, I just had to ask CPS And of course I would be very hesitant to use the combo with out green light from Canon... Good to know both US and EU CPS are aware and consider this abnormal, should speed up the remedies...
WebDog wrote:
By the sound it makes, I just had to ask CPS And of course I would be very hesitant to use the combo with out green light from Canon... Good to know both US and EU CPS are aware and consider this abnormal, should speed up the remedies...
I only saw this post last night. I have since emailed CPS Australia about it.
1 ounce tequila
Dash of Triple Sec
Juice of 1/2 lime or lemon
Gaffers Tape
Canon 200/2L
5D Mark III
Set to AI Server
Depress AF-ON Button half way for 30 seconds
Pour over crushed ice Rub the rim with rind of lemon or lime, spin in salt—pour, and sip.
The 800 might be a bit louder on the 5D3 than the 1D4, although it's not as obvious. I could have just been hearing things. The 200, there's no question about it.
Canon Rumors wrote:
The 800 might be a bit louder on the 5D3 than the 1D4, although it's not as obvious. I could have just been hearing things. The 200, there's no question about it.
Craig, do you think a firmware fix would resolve this, in other words, would it be a hardware or software issue?
netexpress wrote:
1 ounce tequila
Dash of Triple Sec
Juice of 1/2 lime or lemon
Gaffers Tape
Canon 200/2L
5D Mark III
Set to AI Server
Depress AF-ON Button half way for 30 seconds
Pour over crushed ice Rub the rim with rind of lemon or lime, spin in salt—pour, and sip.
Canon AI Servo Margaritas!!!
Funny.
Thanks to the new and improved 5D III, 200 f2 L may also be nick-named as ... "The Cement Mixer"
And of course I would be very hesitant to use the combo with out green light from Canon... Good to know both US and EU CPS are aware and consider this abnormal, should speed up the remedies... 