Canon Speedlite 600EX II-RT, EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM, PowerShot SX620 HS announced

By PR admin | Published: May 11, 2016

Canon announced three new products today (previously reported here):

Canon Speedlite 600EX II-RT flash - price: $579, shipping in June, 2016
Canon EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM lens with LED light - price: $299, will be also shipping in June, 2016
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS - price: $279, shipping will start in late May, 2016

Additional information:

Canon Speedlite 600EX II-RT specs:

Additional Speedlite 600EX II-RT flash features include:

Zoom flash head covers wide focal length range of 20–200mm; maximum guide number is 197 ft./60m at ISO 100, making Speedlite 600EX II-RT flash the most powerful flash unit in the EOS system.
Wireless flash shooting support is available for both radio and optical transmission with compatible Canon Speedlites, offering users greater functional range when using flash.
Multiple flash system support allows control of up to five groups of compatible Canon Speedlites.
Dust- and water-resistant body for reliable operation in harsh environments.
Flash-readiness indicator on the display panel, simplified button and dial operation and variable manual flash output.
New, specially designed accessories supplied include a built-in bounce adapter, plus SCF-E3 hard-type color filter sets, and a soft case. The new Compact Battery Pack CP-E4N is available as an optional accessory for faster recycling time and more flashes per charge.
Illuminated dot matrix LCD panel for enhanced display information, including flash mode and usable distance ranges plus C.Fn (Custom Function) and P.Fn (Personal Function) settings.

Canon EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM lens specs:

Additional features of the Canon EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM lens include:

Hybrid IS, the same feature as found on Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens, helps reduce camera shake for enjoyable handheld photography.
Stepping motor (lead screw-type STM) helps provide smooth and quiet focusing operation when taking photos, and near-silence when shooting videos.
One UD lens and two aspherical lenses** help deliver outstanding image quality at all distance settings by reducing chromatic and spherical aberrations.
Angle of view similar to a 45mm standard lens (35mm equivalent) provides flexible image capture of various subjects and scenes at macro distances and beyond.
Tapered lens top shape makes it easy to capture high-quality images at close range without casting shadows.

Canon PowerShot SX620 HS specs:

Canon PowerShot SX620 HS digital camera features:

An Intelligent Image Stabilizer (IS) that helps optimize image stabilization for virtually shake-free images in a variety of shooting conditions
Built-in Wi-Fi®** and Near Field Communication (NFC™)*** to allow for easy sharing and transferring of images and videos to a personal computer or other compatible devices such as the Canon Connect Station CS 100
20.2 megapixel* CMOS sensor with DIGIC 4+ Image Processor to help deliver stunning image quality, even in low light
The ability to capture spectacular 1080p Full HD video
Large 3.0-inch (approximately 922,000 dots) LCD to allow for easy viewing, even from a wide angle
Hybrid Auto mode that allows for recording up to four seconds of video before each image that is captured, then automatically combines each clip and still into a quick video recap of the day
Smart AUTO mode which intelligently selects the proper settings for the camera based on pre-defined shooting situations to help create the best possible image
Creative Shot mode that uses composition, color and lighting from an original image to create unique images with an artistic flair
An Auto Zoom feature that, when enabled, makes the camera automatically zoom in on subjects and help keep them in focus