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New Canon Picture Style, Video Camera X-series-look, released
Canon has expanded its Picture Style offerings with the help of Video Camera X-series-look. The new preset is aimed at cinematographers who want to have an easier job during post-processing. Users will be able to make color saturation and contrast a lot softer when capturing movies using their EOS DSLRs for easier post-production.
Canon PowerShot S200 and unknown superzoom camera leaked in Taiwan
Canon is preparing the final details of the May 31 announcement. Beside the EOS 70D, a couple of compact cameras are rumored to be unveiled during the event scheduled for late May. The photos of the PowerShot pair have been leaked on the web, revealing the WiFi-equipped Canon S200 and a superzoom shooter with no name.
Canon EF 200-400mm f/4L IS 1.4x lens to be announced in May
The Canon EF 200-400 f/4L IS 1.4x lens keeps eluding its release date. It has been doing so for several months, as the lens has been leaked by photographers countless times before. Most of them agree that the product should have been launched a long time ago. Well, sources say that the lens will be finally revealed this May.
Canon 5D Mark III now able to record 24fps RAW videos
The Canon 5D Mark III has many undiscovered secrets. The camera has been proven to be able to record 2K RAW videos at 14 frames per second. Now, the Magic Lantern team of hackers has taken it even further, by demonstrating that the DSLR camera can capture HD RAW videos at 24fps using a special and custom firmware.
Canon 70D launch event taking place on May 31?
A report coming from the Netherlands states that Canon will hold a press event on May 31. It is suggested that the company will finally reveal the EOS 70D, but is it really like this? Will the DSLR camera make an official appearance at the event? Well, we can say that the Canon 70D is so close that we could almost touch it.
New Canon PowerShot camera with 18MP APS-C sensor coming in late summer 2013
Canon is once again rumored to introduce a new PowerShot camera with a large sensor and high number of megapixels. The new PowerShot device will not replace any existing cameras, as it is bound for glory in the APS-C segment of compact cameras. Its announcement is said to occur sometime in 2013’s late summer.
Canon 7D Mark II release date is 2014, not 2013 as previously reported
Canon has been long-rumored to replace the EOS 7D camera. The DSLR was supposed to be introduced in 2013, but it seems like the previous reports are false. Sources familiar with Canon’s plans have revealed that the company will release only the EOS 70D in 2013, while the EOS 7D Mark II will become available in 2014.
How to wirelessly tether your Canon 1D X for less than $100
The Canon 1D X comes packed with an Ethernet port. Although not too many photographers take advantage of it, this happens because a wireless transmitter is very expensive. However, photographer William Bennett has taken a different approach and has devised a way which allows you to wirelessly tether the DSLR for less than $100.
New Canon 45mm and 90mm tilt-shift lenses coming in 2014
anon has been rumored to introduce new tilt-shift lenses for quite some time. Meanwhile, the company has filed for a patent which describes a focus assist technology when using these optics. The new Canon technique will allow photographers to correctly compose their shots with TS lenses, while new gear is set to appear in 2014.
Canon 5D Mark III firmware update 1.2.1 released for download
Canon has released firmware update 1.2.1 for 5D Mark III users, as promised on an earlier date. April 30 has been expected by owners of the DSLR camera for a very long time, as it comes packed with plenty of new features, including uncompressed HDMI output and numerous bug fixes, enhancing support for several accessories.
Canon 5D Mark III and II hacked to capture 2K RAW DNG videos
Magic Lantern has released a hacked firmware for the Canon 5D Mark II and 5D Mark III. The two DSLR cameras have gained the ability of recording 2K RAW videos. This allows cinematographers to output 2K DNG files to the buffer in live view mode and capture up to 14 frames per second for 28 consecutive times.
Canon 70D release date is at least six weeks away
The Canon 70D has been expected to make an official appearance by the end of April. This fact is very unlikely now, considering the fact that trusted sources are claiming that the DSLR will not be introduced over the following six weeks. It seems like the camera’s release date is actually farther than previously expected.
Canon EF 200-400mm f/4L IS 1.4x lens release date is May 14
Canon is rumored to announce a lot of lenses in 2013. Recently, it has been said that five new optics will become official this year. However, a new list, which consists of three products, has surfaced. Only one is found on both lists, the 100-400mm replacement, which will be joined by the EF 200-400 f/4L IS 1.4x and EF 800mm f/5.6L IS II lenses.
Canon stock plunges following annual forecast decline
Canon has recently reported its financial statement for the first quarter of 2013. Since the company’s net income dropped along with camera sales, the stock price took a huge blow. Canon has not managed to meet the analysts’ estimates, and it seems like things will get worse before they get better, as operating margin is also down.
Canon announces Project Imaginat10n 2013 film contest
Canon has relaunched its short film contest, which is usually based on public’s imagination. Well, the new competition is called “Project Imaginat10n” and filmmakers can choose 10 photos and themes, in order to come up with an exquisite short movie, for a chance in five to be featured at the Project Imaginat10n 2013 film festival.
Next Canon EOS M mirrorless cameras and lenses coming in 2013
Mirrorless camera lovers or adopters will have to prepare for something big in 2013. Canon has some surprises for them, says an inside source, who has revealed that the company will release several new items by the end of this year. Among the new products there are a couple of new cameras, as well as a trio of lenses.
Sea & Sea announces Canon EOS 6D underwater housing
Sea & Sea has developed a Canon EOS 6D underwater housing in its high-end MDX series which will be able to withstand depths of up to 330 feet. Except for depth-of-field preview, the MDX 6-D will access all of the camera’s functions, helped by an ergonomic design.
Mónoculo stool designed to look like a Canon 8-15mm lens
Do you own any interior design-related items which look like any kind of electronics? Well, prepare to add another product to your list as the Mónoculo stool has been designed to look like a Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L USM fisheye ultra-wide zoom lens. This lens stool is made out of wood and it even provides room for your camera gear.
Canon: “We have been the #1 digital camera vendor since 2003”
Canon has posted a press release in order to announce that it has been the top vendor of digital cameras with interchangeable lenses in the world since 2003. It is the 10th consecutive year the company has sold more interchangeable-lens cameras than any other competitor, said Canon, thanks to its EOS series of shooters.
Photographer creates amazing New York City 360-degree panorama photos
Visiting New York City can be found on a lot of people’s bucket list, but not all of them will actually check a mark next to it. However, Nuno Madeira is offering the next best thing with the help of dozens of interactive 360-degree panoramic photos. Madeira started his work in 2010 and 50 panoramas have been compiled since then.
Canon 7D Mark II rumor “confirms” 21-megapixel sensor presence
Canon is working on a couple of new DSLR cameras. One of them is the EOS 70D, which should be unveiled on April 23, while the other one is the EOS 7D Mark II. The rumor mill says that the Canon 7D Mark II will feature a 21-megapixel APS-C CMOS image sensor and that the shooter’s launch is delayed due to component shortages.
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