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My Canon EOS R5 recording 8K video 50 minutes straight
ajay replied to Andrew Reid's topic in Cameras
After this firmware update, we've got a good indicator that Canon is not going to open this camera up for any serious video work. It's really meant for casual video work in which a hybrid shooter may want to get a few nice video clips. From a video perspective, there's no way would I use this camera for any serious, professional work. I've 100% made up my mind to stick with Sony for what I do. I thought I might go back to Canon and use the R5 for both my stills and video work but I've seen enough from Canon to know that they have not changed their tune. So...A9 for stills, A7SII -
My Canon EOS R5 recording 8K video 50 minutes straight
ajay replied to Andrew Reid's topic in Cameras
It would appear that way. Who wants to find out? -
My Canon EOS R5 recording 8K video 50 minutes straight
ajay replied to Andrew Reid's topic in Cameras
According to Gordon's communication with Canon, the R5 has three temperature sensors: (2) internal...near sensor/autofocus system? and (1) external ambient temperature. That still doesn't address the timer that's being employed. Doesn't make sense really. Could just be a bunch of BS from Canon. -
My Canon EOS R5 recording 8K video 50 minutes straight
ajay replied to Andrew Reid's topic in Cameras
So based on Gordon's tests, the new firmware takes into account external temperatures and recovers quicker when cooling is applied. I guess we're back on for the Tilta Cooling Kit. The good news is that now the firmware can be downloaded and hopefully Alex and others @ ML can start working on additional firmware to add functions to the crippled R5. -
My Canon EOS R5 recording 8K video 50 minutes straight
ajay replied to Andrew Reid's topic in Cameras
According to TechRadar, the firmware doesn't address the overheating and actually engages it when using an external monitor: "Canon has today released the EOS R5’s first firmware update and it’s available to download from the camera maker’s regional websites around the world. However, if you were expecting the firmware to improve on the current video limitations the R5 suffers from (as previous reports indicated it would), you’re going to be sorely disappointed. The EOS R5 firmware version 1.1.0 only brings a couple of minor upgrades – it improves image stabilization for video record -
My Canon EOS R5 recording 8K video 50 minutes straight
ajay replied to Andrew Reid's topic in Cameras
To summarize where things stand at present with trying to "fix" the R5 (correct me if I am wrong): Hardware Fix There really is no way to "fix" the camera from a hardware standpoint other than to power-cycle the internal button battery to reset the NV ram. All camera settings would be lost every time the R5 would be deep power-cycled. Fans/cooling devices wouldn't fix the timer. Firmware (Magic Lantern Style) Fix There's no way to analyze the firmware of the R5 until Canon releases a new version of the firmware as a file that can be downloaded. There might be a potential to add o -
My Canon EOS R5 recording 8K video 50 minutes straight
ajay replied to Andrew Reid's topic in Cameras
The question is will some of the heavy-hitters out on YT and the web sites will call Canon out on this? They should if they're not biased. It's nice to see most who have already started the drum beat are crediting Andrew as well as others. Well deserved. -
The Canon rumor sites are buzzing about two new cinema cameras with the R-mount. That's probably why this camera has been crippled. What Canon should have done is marketed the R5 as a high-end stills camera for $3.5k with mediocre 4k modes and for a $500 upgrade that would include high-end video options. I think that would have gone over a lot better than the mess they have made. Lots of ill-will with Canon right now.
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That would be great if there could be a work-around from Magic Lantern but the way ML works is by supplementing the existing firmware, not changing the existing firmware. Not that it isn't possible, but ML would have to create their own frame modes, codecs, etc. and it wouldn't be as easy as simply changing a timer option in the original code. Months and months (or more) of work. That said, if they could pull it off it would be an amazing camera.
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Let's say you have 15 min to record. You record for 13 min. Then press record again and pull the battery (battery door sensor disengaged.) The last file is corrupted but that was just a dummy file. After reinserting the battery do you have a fresh 15 min. or does it remember the 13 min recording and you only have 2 min?
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Removing internal battery resets EOS R5 overheat timer
ajay replied to Andrew Reid's topic in Cameras
Good question. I certainly would never want to pull the battery right in the middle of a recording. That's an easy way to corrupt the memory chip. But that's what Marcus did. Not a good idea under normal circumstances but it does prove the point. -
Removing internal battery resets EOS R5 overheat timer
ajay replied to Andrew Reid's topic in Cameras
There are two contradictory reports on this. Can we get clarification? Andrew tried this and it didn't work but Marcus's video states it does work. ??????????????????????????????????? -
Removing internal battery resets EOS R5 overheat timer
ajay replied to Andrew Reid's topic in Cameras
Let's say for the fun of it, Canon removes this goofy timer and you can record to the stated limits and not have to wait long to use all video modes if/when it overheats (really overheats). You now have a somewhat usable camera for video work. But wait, there's more... There's the other cripple hammer... Ridiculously hard to edit codecs. I get that 8k produces humongous files, but they certainly could have provided better codecs that are easier at editing for all other 4k modes. Without a doubt, this is a second cripple hammer with this camera. This is all very intentional. -
Removing internal battery resets EOS R5 overheat timer
ajay replied to Andrew Reid's topic in Cameras
Another way possibly to trick the R5 would be to install a dummy battery and power-cycle the camera using the dummy battery. Might this possibly reset the camera losing it's settings/memory? Something to try. -
Removing internal battery resets EOS R5 overheat timer
ajay replied to Andrew Reid's topic in Cameras
Possible work-around from removing the button battery? Horshack on the DP thread thinks that you can trick the camera by overriding the battery door switch and pulling out the battery. This prevents the camera from going into a normal shut-down and it loses its settings. Something to try Andrew? https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/64283375 -
Removing internal battery resets EOS R5 overheat timer
ajay replied to Andrew Reid's topic in Cameras
There once was a camera built on deceit Who's video features were said to be sweet. But amongst all the clamor, Came Canon's Cripple Hammer, And now we know it really doesn't overheat. -
Canon EOS R5 overheated in my fridge! After just 60 JPEGs! (4 °C ambient)
ajay replied to Andrew Reid's topic in Cameras
Another question, was the camera allowed to reach the ambient temperature of the fridge prior to powering on the camera? It would seem that the camera would need to be chilled for at least 2 hours before conducting the test. (The starting EXIF temperature reading should have been close to the temperature of the refridgerator prior to the start of the test.) -
Canon EOS R5 overheated in my fridge! After just 60 JPEGs! (4 °C ambient)
ajay replied to Andrew Reid's topic in Cameras
So...let me play the devil's advocate here and make sure nothing is being overlooked with Andrew's latest test: Do we know with absolute certainty that Canon is using the EXIF temperature data to determine when to shut down the camera? For example, what if there is a temperature sensor on the back of the sensor itself? That sensor is floating w/o a heat sink. It very well could overheat while the remainder of the camera stays warm but not hot. It appears wifi was enabled during the test. This typically generates more heat. Why did temperatures remain constant while wifi was opera -
Sony A7S III (Or will it be A7H?) set for July - video specs tease
ajay replied to Andrew Reid's topic in Cameras
I believe it has the same tracking as the A9, A9II, A7RIV and the newer crop-sensor cameras. Touch-to-track a subject. (Using the touch screen.) I wish the end of September would get here. -
Sony A7S III (Or will it be A7H?) set for July - video specs tease
ajay replied to Andrew Reid's topic in Cameras
I get that. But just like other Sony cameras using Clear Image Zoom, I would think (and hope) it will do some form of autofocus but w/o eye AF and no tracking. -
Sony A7S III (Or will it be A7H?) set for July - video specs tease
ajay replied to Andrew Reid's topic in Cameras
Are you sure about this? I had heard that it disables eye and tracking AF, but didn't disable AF completely.