Dire Studios have updated ShutterCount to version 3.0. Included in the update is the ability to read the shutter actuations on all of the recent Canon DSLRs as well as adding the ability to count the number of times live view and video instances have taken place.

From Dire Studios:

Live view and videos.

The app displays the count for still photos by default — purchase the optional Live View Pack to get additional counters (and the Distribution Chart) that also cover videos. The Live View Pack is available as an in-app purchase on macOS and iOS for select Canon models.

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Here are some images of the upcoming Canon EOS Rebel SL2/200D/X8 in white and silver. We’re not sure at this time if the multiple colors will be available everywhere globally.

Canon EOS Rebel SL2/200D/X8 Specifications

• Color: Black · White · Silver
• Number of pixels: 24.2 million pixels
• Dual pixel CMOS AF
• Continuous shooting performance: 5 frames / sec
• Rear liquid crystal: 3.0 type Bali angle angle liquid crystal, touch panel
• Battery: LP-E 17
• Size: 122.4 x 92.6 x 69.8 mm
• Weight: 453 g

The Sigma Artisans blog has posted some real world work from the brand new Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS Art series lens.

From Sigma

We invited Jess Baumung, a Toronto-based running and music photographer, to test out an early sample of the latest Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG HSM | Art for a few hours and see what he could do. No big budgets or fancy post-processing, just one photographer, natural light and a few local Toronto runners in a real-world shoot.

Photos: Canon EOS-1D X with the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG HSM | Art

Preorder Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Art: B&H Photo | Adorama | MPEX | Park Cameras (UK)

Update: We should see the new Tamron 24-70mm f/2.8 VC G2 announced and available for preorder by the end of the week.

A couple of sources we talked to in the know claimed the Tamron 24-70mm f/2.8 VC G2 was coming this week, are confused as to why it wasn’t announced alongside the 18-400mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD (Model B028). We even received product links from a couple of retailers for the lens.

Perhaps Tamron feels it will fit nicely alongside the announcement of the Canon EOS 6D Mark II next week?

The lens is coming and pricing will be $1199 USD.

Tamron 24-70mm f/2.8 VC G2 Specifications: (Google Translated)

• Lens composition: 12 groups 17 sheets
• Diaphragm blade: 9 (circular stop)
• Minimum shooting distance: 15 inches (about 0.38 m)
• Maximum magnification: 1: 5
• Image stabilization effect: Approximately 4.5 steps max. 5 steps
• Filter diameter: 82 mm
• Maximum diameter: 88.4 mm
• Length: 111 mm (for Canon), 108.5 mm (for Nikon)
• Weight: 905 g (for Canon), 900 g (for Nikon)
• Best-in-class AF performance by dual MPU (Micro Processing Units)
• Pricing: $1199 USD, £1299 GBP

EOS 200D / Rebel SL2 Specifications (Google Translated)

• Color: Black · White · Silver
• Number of pixels: 24.2 million pixels
• Continuous shooting performance: 5 frames / sec
• Rear liquid crystal: 3.0 type vari-angle angle liquid crystal, touch panel
• Battery: LP-E 17
• Size: 122.4 x 92.6 x 69.8 mm
• Weight: 453 g