It’s 2018 and Canon finally decided to get up to speed with the rest of the digital imaging market. Today, Canon officially announced the EOS R and its new RF line of lenses. [Read more…]
Canon EOS R Images and Specs Leaked; Coming Sept. 5th
The Canon EOS R is the name of the upcoming full frame mirrorless camera that has been rumored for years. Now, it looks like official specs and images have leaked out at a number of sources online.
The Canon EOS R appears that it will use a new mount, the RF mount, and it will require an adapter in order to use EF lenses with it, which is contrary to previous rumors and speculation. Inside, the camera features a 30.3MP full frame CMOS sensor along with Canon’s famous Dual Pixel AF system. [Read more…]
Canon’s Full Frame Mirrorless to Support Native EF Mount Lenses?
Canon Full Frame EF Mount Photochop Mockup
[UPDATE: This rumor now appears to be false.]
The latest rumors about the upcoming Canon full frame mirrorless camera suggest that it will accept Canon EF lenses on the camera . . . without the need for a mount adapter!
“From this information, it’s a working theory that the RF and EF mount will differ slightly and EF lenses will mount on the RF mount and cause it to “switch” to the EF protocol.”
That’s a big deal. Back in 2015, I said Canon needed to build an A7-like camera with an EF mount: [Read more…]
Canon’s New PowerShot SX740 HS Features 4K Video
4K video capture may now be enough of a standard that Canon is willing to add it as a feature to its consumer-grade cameras. The new Canon PowerShot SX740 HS features a 20.3MP CMOS sensor that also captures 4K/30p video. [Read more…]
Canon EOS M50 Review
The Canon EOS M50 is the first Canon mirrorless camera that I’ve really felt comfortable using. Everything works as expected and you get a great image from its 24.1MP image sensor. It’s also the first “affordable” camera in Canon’s DSLR and mirrorless lines that captures 4K video. [Read more…]
Canon Unveils Updated EF 70-200mm f/2.8L and f/4L Lenses
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM Lens
Canon has officially announced a pair of new lenses – the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM lens (priced at $2099) and the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM lens (priced at $1299).
Canon highlights the improvements in each of the new lens models as follows: [Read more…]
Deal: Canon 6D (w/ Extras) for $999
B&H has the Canon 6D for $999 with a free SanDisk 32GB SD card, Ruggard shoulder bag and a spare battery. Check it out here at B&H Photo.
Canon’s EOS C700 Unveiled
The Canon EOS C700 is a new full frame cinema camera, sporting a 20.8MP CMOS sensor with triple DIGIC DV 5 processors. It was announced on March 28 and was on-hand at NAB 2018 this week.
It captures 4K ProRes and XF-AVC file formats, as well as 5.9K RAW at up to 60 fps using the optional CDX-36150 Codex Recorder. The camera delivers 15 stops of dynamic range, IP streaming and support for multiple LUT formats. [Read more…]
Rest in Peace – Chuck Westfall: The Kindest and Most Professional Man in the Camera Industry
Chuck Westfall, who was the face and voice of Canon to many of us, has died.
If you’ve been close at all to Canon’s DSLRs over the years, you’ve either crossed paths with Mr. Westfall or you’ve seen content that he’s contributed to – in one way or another. He gave so much to Canon’s customers and photo industry as a whole.
I’ve been doing Photography Bay for nearly 12 years and I’ve never met a kinder or more professional representative for any company. In the earlier days, I used to wait for him to chime in regularly with Tech Tips on The Digital Journalist. He was like our American line to the mothership in Japan. He certainly influenced the world around him and will be missed by many.
If you were familiar with him, please take a minute to read these other stories about his life and passing at Imaging Resource and PetaPixel. If you have personal stories or thoughts on Mr. Westfall, please share them with the rest of us in the comments.
The world is a lesser place without Chuck Westfall in the world. Rest in peace, Mr. Westfall.
[Photo credit: Nancy Winnings]
Deal: Canon 80D for $999
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