Canon filed a patent for a tilt-shift lens with image stabilization (IS). Currently there are no other tilt-shift lenses with IS on the market. The lens design reveals two different IS systems – one for the tilt and one for the shift. What is even more intersting: the technical documentation even describes zoom and macro capabilities […]
→ Pentax/Ricoh filed a patent for a new AF system where the AF points will cover a wide area of the frame. This is probably linked to one of the rumors that the new Pentax full frame DSLR camera will have a new “groundbreaking AF function“. → Tamron filed a patent for a 85mm f/1.8 VC designed […]
The first rumors of a new Canon EOS Rebel SL2 DSLR camera surfaced online – the new model is described to be a smaller, more compact version of the 750D:
→ The Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 85mm f/1.2 lens is now available for pre-order at B&H (additional information available here). → Rocky Nook is running a 40% off all eBooks sales this week – use coupon code PHOTOMONTH at checkout. → First look at the new Google photos app. → Toshiba announced new Exceria Protm SD […]
B&H published an interesting review of the Canon EF 1200mm f/5.6 L USM lens currently available in their used department (see also this post): With the Canon 1200mm lens, planning involves not what to bring and leave behind, it starts with this question: “How many people do I need to bring with me to carry the […]
The new Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM lens is now shipping worldwide and is currently in stock at B&H, Amazon and Adorama. Additional information on the lens can be found here:
The guys over at Etphotos.net got their hands on the new Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM and sent me few photos of and from the new lens (available for pre-order at Adorama and B&H, shipping starts on May 21st):
→ Olympus will release firmware updated v3.1 for the OMD E-M1 camera on June 16. → Canon issued a service advisory: “the main mirror of some EOS 5D Digital SLR cameras may detach due to deterioration in the strength of the adhesive“. → Firmware update v1.0.4 for the Canon EOS 7D Mark II camera released. […]
The previously leaked Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM prime lens is now officially announced. The price is $125. Adorama and B&H are currently taking pre-orders. Shipping starts on May 21st, 2015 Here is the lens specifications summary: Compact, lightweight, fixed focal length standard lens for EOS cameras Large f/1.8 maximum aperture 80mm effective focal length […]
Canon published a product advisory regarding sensor defects on the Rebel T6i and T6s DSLR cameras:
