Category Archives: Canon

Canon PowerShot G9 X and G5 X cameras hands-on report

A reader sent me a quick hands-on report on the new Canon PowerShot G9 X and Canon PowerShot G5 X cameras (both currently in stock and shipping): I had a chance to try out the said Powershots at the local Canon showroom a day ago (they were press-launched locally just a few days ago along with the […]

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The latest DxOMark tests

Zeiss Loxia 2/50 Sony E-mount lens review can be found here: “Anyone looking for a small, high-grade 50mm lens for the Sony A7-series cameras will find a lot to like about the Zeiss Loxia. Not only is it relatively small and lightweight compared with other lens options such as the 55mm Otus (which could be […]

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What else is new?

Fuji released new firmware updates for several cameras with support for Windows 10. Firmware updates for the XF 35mm f/2 R WR lens and XF 1.4x TC WR teleconverter are also available Fujifilm profit seen 6% brighter driven by strong sales of instant cameras (Instax), medical devices and office equipment Canon cuts profit outlook on weak […]

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Canon rumored to be working on a full frame mirrorless camera

Just like Nikon, Canon is rumored to be working on a new full frame mirrorless camera that will have a version of the EF-M mount and will require a new set of full frame lenses. Canon is also rumored to announce another APS-C based EOS M camera. Two new EF-M prime lenses are expected in Q1 of […]

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What else is new?

→ Check out this Leica M Typ 801 concept camera. → First $300 price drop on the Canon EOS 5DS and 5DS R cameras. → Pocketwizard introduced a new Plus IV transceiver.

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What else is new? (XQD cards, patents, DxOMark test results)

→ Lexar announced new XQD memory cards (prices: $616.99 for 128GB, $328.99 for 64GB and $177.99 for 32GB). → The Panasonic GX8 got tested by DxOMark. See the results here. → Tamron 14-150mm f/3.5-5.8 Di III Micro Four Thirds lens tested at DxOMark. → Tamron 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro lens for Sony mount tested at DxOMark. […]

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New video shows the low light capabilities of the Canon ME20F-SH camera

In addition to the 250MP APS-H-sized CMOS sensor video I posted online yesterday, here is another demo from the 2015 Canon Expo Paris showing the low light capabilities of the Canon ME20F-SH camera that has maximum ISO level of 4,000,000 and a price tag of $19,999:

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Canon 250MP APS-H CMOS sensor demo (video)

Check out this demo of the new 250MP APS-H-sized CMOS sensor during the 2015 Canon Expo in Italy:

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Canon EOS M10, PowerShot G5 X and G9 X cameras announced

Canon EOS M10 Price: $599-$849 Pre-orders: B&H | Adorama | Amazon 18.0 Megapixel CMOS (APS-C) sensor, ISO 100-12800 (expandable to H:25600) Canon DIGIC 6 Image Processor Hybrid CMOS AF II for accurate autofocus along with maximum continuous shooting speeds up to 4.6 fps 3.0-inch tilt-type (180º up) LCD monitor (approximately 1,040,000 dots) Full HD 1920×1080 […]

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Canon EOS-1D X Mark II camera rumors

Here are the rumored Canon EOS-1D X Mark II camera specifications that are currently floating online:

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