Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
On August 22 this year, the original Canon EOS 5D will turn 10 years old. Leading up to the official 10-year anniversary date, Canon has kicked off a bit of an anniversary celebration of the Canon 5D line.
At the time it was announced, Canon slotted the original 5D 12.8MP full frame camera in between its prosumer EOS 20D model (at 8.2MP) and the high-end professional EOS 1Ds Mark II (16.7MP). [Read more…]
The past two releases of Canon professional DSLRs show that Canon has finally come around to the notion that its customers who pay thousands of dollars for a camera think an intervalometer should be built-in. The Canon 7D Mark II along with the 5DS and 5DS R cameras are the first Canon DSLRs to offer a built-in intervalometer. With these new models, it is now possible to shoot interval images for time lapse sequences without the need for the overpriced Canon TC-80N3.
Note, however, that shooting still images with the built-in intervalometer is different than shooting in Time-lapse movie mode on the 5DS and 5DS R. [Read more…]
Canon has updated Digital Photo Professional to version 4.2.31 to include support for the EOS 5DS and 5DS R. Other updates for the software include: [Read more…]
When Canon announced the new 5Ds and 5Ds R cameras, it stoked the megapixel war flames once again by thoroughly trouncing the resolution of the Nikon D810 and Sony A7R cameras, both of which offer a mere 36MP full frame sensor.
While the 5Ds and 5Ds R are the latest to the 5D line, Canon is leaving the very popular 5D Mark III in the line-up. The Canon 5D Mark III was introduced in March 2012. By Canon’s prior timelines, the 3-year point is the proper upgrade timeframe. However, DSLRs have plateaued somewhat over the past few years and the need to upgrade every 2-3 years is less compelling for photographers and, by extension, camera manufacturers.
Additionally, the 5D Mark III and 5Ds/5Ds R are, in many ways, very different cameras for very different purposes. Even though the cameras are very similar from the outside, what’s inside makes them very different indeed. [Read more…]
The Canon 5Ds and 5Ds R are now available for pre-order. So far, this is the camera of 2015 with its 50MP full frame sensor. I suspect initial availability will be limited to those who pre-order early, so you had better get in line now if you want one from the earliest shipments in June. You can pre-order here at B&H Photo.
Canon Australia released the above video showing Georges Antoni’s twilight shoot for a billboard image with the Canon 5Ds R as a promo piece for the new 50MP DSLRs.
It’s here. After plenty of rumors and leaks, the 50MP Canon 5Ds and 5Ds R have been officially announced. [Read more…]
[UPDATE: The Canon 5Ds and 5Ds R have been officially announced. Click here for all of the details, pricing and availability.]
Here are some more photos of the Canon 5Ds models that have leaked out ahead of the official launch later tonight. [Read more…]
[UPDATE: The 5Ds and 5Ds R have been officially announced. Click here for all of the details, pricing and availability.]
The UK press release has leaked out via Canon Watch. The release contains details on the new Canon 5Ds models, as well as the EF 11-24mm f/4L USM lens.
It pretty much confirms everything we have seen leaked thus far – 50MP sensor, Dual DIGIC 6 processors, 61-point AF system, crop-shooting mode and more. We expect to see the official launch happen late tonight but, at this point, there is little mystery left to this impressive new camera.
Check out the full press release with all of Canon’s marketing speak below. [Read more…]
[UPDATE: The 5Ds and 5Ds R have been officially announced. Click here for all of the details, pricing and availability.]
The Canon 5Ds and 5Ds R cameras are due to be announced later this week and the leaks just keep on coming. The latest leak reveals a more detailed specification list that further confirms the 50MP full frame sensor and other powerful features of the new cameras.
The new 5Ds is believed to feature the same body construction with the 5D Mark III; however, there are some serious upgrades inside that body. [Read more…]