EOS R8 suggestion, but perhaps others: lens retract on power off timing

[Tomkidd]

One “feature” request - it would be incredibly helpful if the lens would retract immediately when switching the camera to off - rather than waiting for lens cleaning to finish.  This almost certainly could lead to unnecessary ware on the lens if replacing the cap (as the helpful reminder indicates to do).

[Waddizzle · Accepted solution]

I think it is what it is. I assume Canon engineers have a good reason for not performing both operations concurrently.

Personally, I have using cameras for years. I am used to retracting my lenses by hand.  Most have a lock switch to lock the position. 

[Tomkidd]

I’d wondered about potential rear element cleaning - but I know of no such shifting element - it seems very strange.

[Tomkidd]

Come to think of it, perhaps there are some lenses that also have a cleaning cycle before they retract - or mayhap something being reserved for the future.

For my part, I adore internal zooms/focus to avoid this issue entirely though.

[jrhoffman75]

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@Tomkidd wrote:

One “feature” request - it would be incredibly helpful if the lens would retract immediately when switching the camera to off - rather than waiting for lens cleaning to finish.  This almost certainly could lead to unnecessary ware on the lens if replacing the cap (as the helpful reminder indicates to do).

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I am not aware of the cameras performing rear element lens cleaning. Is this a particular feature of the R8?