I really wanted an R7 until

[MehZhure]

I had decided I was going to drop some cash on an R7 until I found out about not allowing third party manufacturers to make RF lenses and the IBIS problems going on with the R7. I mean, it's a new camera, there are bound to be some issues...no biggie. It only becomes a major problem when the blame is being placed on everyone else...or the company tries to pretend they don't understand the problem. Much as I hate to say it, this has pretty much changed my mind to go look at Sony's offerings. Pretty annoyed about it too.

Just for reference, here is a current user who has thoroughly described the problem I am referring to.

[MehZhure]

I think you missed my reply to your earlier comment, Trevor. The comment you responded to was actually a response to what Waddizzle had posted.

[Tronhard]

OK, sorry about that.  I hate the new interface that changed from its old format that showed the quotes.  However, I would encourage you to do what I suggested.  Namely borrow or rent a unit that will test what you need to know for you.

[MehZhure]

I have no qualms with Canon for just outright saying, "That problem cannot be replicated on a Canon lense. You will need to speak with the third party company and have them fix the issue, since it is clearly something they have implemented incorrectly." Indicating they don't understand the problem, or denying it exists...that's an entirely different thing. The problem clearly exists.

Plus, I mean, the issue is not with something in the lense. It can't be...because the problem exists in manual lenses. If there is no IS in the lense, and the entirety of the stabilization is coming from the camera's IBIS...honestly, how do you get around that? It's a problem with the camera. There is no communication with the lense for stabilization. The lense info has to be set manually in the camera. Thus, if there is a problem with image stabilization...it cannot possibly be due to the lense. That option is explicitly ruled out due to it being a purely manual lense.

That is why I agree with Mark Wiemis (guy in the video) about the issue being something with the R7's IBIS...and it probably being fixable via a firmware update. But, if they (canon) refuse to acknowledge it/pretend to not understand this problem...that looks extremely bad on them.