Canon EOS R6 Specifications
Definitely the more intriguing (as in left field) of the two cameras released, this appears to be targeting (some) EOS-1DX Mark III users to transition over to mirrorless. For starters, it uses the same 20.1MP sensor or at least a related sensor – it has Dual Pixel CMOS AF II instead and can shoot continuously at up to 20 fps with Servo AF, or up to 12 fps using the mechanical shutter. It also has oversampled 4K/60p video using almost the full width of the sensor and 120 fps Full HD. Canon says the EOS R6 uses the same or similar sensor to the Canon EOS-1DX Mark III, and…
Canon EOS R5 Specs
The Canon EOS R5 takes over as the flagship in the mirrorless EOS R lineup, but the specification is curiously biased towards video rather than stills. An AA filter means the 45MP resolution the resolving power will be affected, but we’ll have to wait for tests to see by just how much. It’s also rather expensive, being quite a bit more than the 60MP Sony A7R IV. Nevertheless, it has a hi-res 5.76 million dot EVF, like that of the Panasonic S1 series and Leica SL2 plus it has the interesting Bluetooth v5.0 spec which should mean compatibility with wireless headphones. If this is the equivalent of the Canon EOS…
Canon EOS R5 and R6 cameras and new lenses available to preorder
Canon has announced the 45MP EOS R5 and 20MP EOS R6 cameras as well as four new lenses, and two new extenders. All of the new gear announced today is available to pre-order from BH Photo (US) / WEX Photo UK. The official Canon Store in the UK is also accepting pre-orders (items come from Canon Europe via UPS and are well packaged – highly recommended). More information can be found in our camera and lens databases. Camera bodies and lens kit • Canon EOS R5 Body $3899 / £4,199 (with free EF-EOS R mount adapter) • Canon EOS R5 w/24-105mm f/4L IS USM $4999 • Canon EOS R6 Body $2499 / £2,499 (with…
Sony announces new ultra-wide FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM zoom
Sony has announced the Sony FE12-24mm F2.8 GM zoom. Specifications Sony E mount full-frame 35mm 17 elements in 14 groups, 3 XA (extreme aspherical), 2 Super ED, 3 ED elements, fluorine front coat, Nano AR II coating 122-84 degree angle of view (diagonal) F2.8 to F22, 9-aperture blades, rounded Floating mechanism for improved resolution at close distance 0.28m (0.92 ft) minimum focus Dust and moisture resistant Four XD Linear motors for quiet AF Customizable Focus Button Rear filter holder option 137 x 97.6mm long x diameter 847g (29.9 oz) £2,899 / US$2,998 includes case Announced 7 July, 2020 Please support this site and buy through our preferred retailers WEX Photo (UK) B&H Photo…
Canon EOS R5 and six further lenses to be announced soon
Canon is expected to formally reveal the full-frame Canon EOS R5 this Thursday, along with a previously announced lens (RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM) and two teleconverters (RF 1.4x, RF 2x) during a live-streamed event, starting at 2pm CEST. According to Canon Japan, there are a further six RF lenses that are expected to be announced ‘under-development’, with the aim of having them introduced by the year-end. Some of the camera’s specifications have been revealed already, including full sensor-width 8K RAW at 29.97 fps and 4K up to 119.88 fps in either 4:2:2 10-bit Canon log or 4:2:2 in 10-bit HDR PQ. Despite announcing some of the video features,…
Capture One announce Summer Promotion
Update: The Summer Promotion discount includes Styles bundled with licenses and subscriptions (i.e., Bundled Styles), saving an additional 25% on the already discounted price! Styles on their own are not subject to the Summer Promotion. Capture One has announced a summer promotion, giving 25% off perpetual licenses and subscriptions from today only, using the code TAKE25OFF to qualify. For more details, visit the official Capture One site. Anyone who has yet to decide between buying a perpetual license and subscription, our in-depth guide on the subject should be worth a read.
Sony to introduce new ultra-wide FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM zoom?
Sony seems set to bolster the range with a new high-performance G Master FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM lens for their full-frame and APS-C mirrorless models. If the image is genuine and the maximum aperture is a constant F2.8, then it looks as if Sony will have the world’s fastest ultra-wide 12-24mm zoom; all previous models have been F4 or smaller. Although it looks relatively compact, no further details are available but expect it to be announced sometime next week.
Leica M10-R to be announced soon
The existence of the Leica M10-R with a high resolution CMOS sensor has been known for sometime and was allegedly postponed due to the pandemic. But, according to well-known source Nokishita Camera, the eagerly awaited camera should be announced over the next few days. There’s no word yet on price or availability, or even the actual sensor resolution. Although expected to use a similar 47MP sensor to that found in the Leica SL2, the same was said of the M10 Monochrom, which in the end shipped with a 40MP sensor.
Fujifilm to announce GF30mm F3.5 R WR
Fujifilm is allegedly preparing to announce the GF30mm F3.5 R WR to add to their GFX range of medium format cameras (GFX100, GFX 50S, GFX 50R), according to a reliable and well-known source. From the specs below it looks to a highly compact design and would fit in between the current GF23mm F4 R LM WR and GF45mm F2.8 R WR. Based on the GFX sensor size of 44 x 33mm, the new GF30mm F3.5 R WR would be the equivalent to a 24mm on full frame 35mm. Key specs: 13 elements in 10 groups (2 aspherical, 2 ED lenses) 0.32m minimum focus distance (0.15x magnification) 58mm filter diameter 84…
Sony SD card replacement program
Sony issued a replacement program (a recall in common parlance) for some SD cards on 18 June, 2020 relating to their SF-M series, as well as their two Tough spec series, the SF-M (T) and SF-G (T). If your cards have an asterisk before the lower of the two serial numbers on the reverse side of the card or start with TR (SF-G Tough only) then your card is unaffected. Although this was reported by DPReview which published US contact details only, if you’re in GB, Ireland, Latvia or Estonia, you can request an SD card exchange from the following link, here. Sony state that recorded footage data on the card…
