Category Archives: Canon

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV camera rumored to have 4k video

The Canon EOS 5D Mark IV camera is rumored to have 4k and 1080p at 120fps video recording capabilities. The camera is currently in the testing phase and will most likely be announced for Photokina in September.

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Canon Hong Kong experience roadshow report

Canon EOS-1D X Mark II   Just couldn’t spend enough time on this pro press-grade shooter, nor could I get any original image samples due to lack of CF/CFast cards.  Unfortunately, throughout the entire program, Canon HK only supplied ONE single CFast (64GB) card for the pro speakers presentation seminars (more on below) but not […]

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Canon’s 120MP camera on display at the 2016 Shanghai Canon Expo

Canon’s 120MP sensor was initially announced in 2010 and was on display at the 2015 CP+ show. At the 2016 Shanghai Canon Expo, the company had a camera with a 120MP sensor on display. Sone interesting observations:

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The latest deals on photo gear

The latest deals on photo gear:     Sigma     Canon    

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New Canon EF 70-300 f/4-5.6 IS lens rumored to be announced this summer

This summer Canon is rumored to announce a new EF 70-300 f/4-5.6 IS full frame lens that will replace the current 70-300 model. The official announcement is expected before August. Interestingly enough, Nikon is also rumored to announce a new Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 VRII lens before Photokina.

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Latest patents: Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sport, Canon mirrorless lenses and more

→ Sigma has a new patent for a 70-200mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM | Sport lens that will most likely replace the current 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM. Next are several new new lens patents from Canon and more:

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

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 […]

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Coming soon: Canon EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM lens and Speedlite 600EX II-RT flash

Additional information on two new Canon products that are expected to be announced soon: Canon EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM lens (previously reported here) The world’s lightest macro lens Hybrid IS built-in Built-in LED light Maximum magnification: 1.2x One UD and two aspherical elements Minimum focusing distance: 0.093m Canon Speedlite 600EX II-RT flash Coverage: 20mm-200mm Guide […]

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What else is new?

Tamron announced shipping dates for the SP 35mm f/1.8 and SP 45mm f/1.8 Di USD lenses for Sony A mount Firmware updates for Sony a7R II and a7S II cameras released Reminder: the 12% savings on Leica gear will end on May 10th Pentax K-1 reviews and videos Exclusive Interview with Dr. Prenzel from Meyer-Optik-Görlitz […]

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New Canon EF-M 28mm f/3.5 IS STM macro lens for EOS-M registered in Russia

A new Canon EF-M 28mm f/3.5 IS STM macro lens for EOS-M cameras was registered in the Russian certification agency Novocert: The official announcement will most likely be at Photokina in September. Canon currently has four different EOS-M lenses in their lineup (five with the EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM kit lens) and none of them […]

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