Category Archives: Canon

Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM lens (Canon mount) tested at DxOMark

DxOMark tested the Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM lens for Canon mount ($849). Here is their conclusion:

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What else is new?

→ The Sony a7r mirrorless camera is now $400 off. → The Samsung NX500 lens kit is now $100 off. → New price drop on Canon lenses (up to $800 off). → Mitakon lenses now available at B&H. → If you purchase any MindShift Gear backpack between now and May 15, you will get a free […]

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Canon XC10 4K camera with 1″ sensor and EOS C300 Mark II cinema camera announced

The previously leaked/rumored compact Canon 4k camera with 1″ sensor is now officially announced: Canon XC10 1″ CMOS Sensor and DIGIC DV 4 processor UltraHD 4K at 29.97/25/23.98p H.264 recording in MFX wrapper Up to 305 Mbps 4K / 50 Mbps HD recording SDHC/SDXC and CFast card slots HDMI output – supports 4K monitoring 10x […]

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Is this the new Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 IS STM lens?

I just received this pictures of a new Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 IS STM lens that has been rumored for a while. For comparison, here is the current Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II model:

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Today’s recap

In addition to the detailed coverage today, here are few news stories you may have missed: → Leica Virgin (Typ 1000) camera → New Canon to Nikon Adapter from Fotodiox. → Canon buys knock off brand Yongnuo → New Canon 770D DSLR camera?

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Canon C700x cinema camera

Is this a new Canon C700x cinema camera that will be announced at the 2015 NAB show (click on images for larger view):

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The latest Canon rumors

Here is a recap of the latest Canon rumors: → Canon PowerShot G17 compact camera rumored to be announced before June: 24-168mm 7x Zoom f/1.2 – f/2.0 Lens DIGIC 6+ Larger Sensor All Magnesium Body → Possible replacement of the TS-E 45mm and TS-E 90mm tilt-shift lenses. Other lenses that could be refreshed include EF 50mm f/1.2L, EF 400mm f/5.6L […]

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Is this the rumored Canon premium compact camera with a large sensor?

Rumors and teasers about a new Canon powerShot premium compact camera with a large sensor has been floating around for a while. Canon Netherlands now has a picture on their website of a not-yet-announced compact “expert” camera – could this be the long rumored premium PowerShot model with a large sensor? Here are the teaser pictures from October […]

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Is this the new 4k Canon video camera? *UPDATED*

A reader sent me those pictures of what appears to be a new 4k Canon video camera concept that will most likely be announced at the 2015 NAB show (April 11-16th). The funny part is that somebody from the audience (Jackie Chan?) jumped on stage and grabbed the camera from the Canon China President & CEO […]

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Canon EOS 5DS/R camera now available for pre-order

Canon EOS 5DS/R camera pre-orders are now open at several websites: B&H Adorama (bundled with a Shure VP83F LensHopper camera mount condenser microphone, a $299 value) Amazon WEX (UK) Jessops (UK)

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