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ovdmse · 05-09-2025

Hi. How harmful is using SERVO-mode for gears in the lens? I shoot on R5, but the fleet of optics is EF-L (24-70). I've heard from photographers I know that using EF lenses with SERVO-focus leads to rapid wear of the lens mechanism parts. Is it so?

ovdmse · 02-27-2025

Hi. The situation of a my friend - Canon R and EF 24-105 via adapter. When shooting with synchronizers (I tried different models) and pulsed light (shutter speed 1\160), autofocus misses. Focusing on the eyes at the central point. In natural light a...

ovdmse · 05-09-2025

These are just rumors in local photo chat rooms.Thank you, you have made my life calmer)

ovdmse · 05-09-2025

We are talking specifically about the SERVO in modern mirrorless cameras (R5) and older lenses. There were no difficulties with 5Dm3.

ovdmse · 05-09-2025

I have the first version of the EF 24-70 2.8, purchased in 2009, which makes a strange squeak when focusing in servo mode on the P5.

ovdmse · 02-28-2025

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4l is usmThe on-camera flash model doesn't matter, because there's nothing wrong with it. Problems arise precisely when working in a studio with synchronizers and pulsed light.

ovdmse · 02-19-2025

I'm worried about something, my 24-70 L of the first version is already 12 years old, everything is fine with it. But what can you expect from him? And most importantly, how to solve such problems?

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