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The stuff that hits our inbox about the Canon EOS R7 Mark II and/or EOS R7 V are all over the place. It’s been a while since we’ve had a hard time parsing wishlists with what might actually be true. A couple of days ago we received information from a retailer that we know, but they have had some overzealous employees in the past. No Mechanical Shutter? One of the most interesting and fairly consistent…
If you’re in the market for a Canon RF 100-300mm f/2.8L IS USM and you can order from teh Canon USA store, now is a good time to consider it. It’s quite possible that refurbished prices will also increase eventually if things continue down the same path. It may sound absurd, but $8500 is a steal for this lens. As always, all refurbished gear comes with a full 1-year Canon USA warranty and free standard…
Next week Sigma is going to announced the 17-40mm f/1.8 DC DN and the 12mm f/1.4 DC DN. Both lenses are for APS-C, and are expected to be available in the RF Mount. This one looks a little more usable for smaller cameras, the 17-40mm f/1.8 DC DN looks quite big, and will likely be heavy like most Sigma lenses. Sigma 12mm f/1.4 DC DN Will these be popular with Canon shooters? Potentially, there’s always…
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Sigma has been hitting it out of the park for quite some time, and looks like they’re going to continue that trend. This is all great for some, but not for us yet. Canon’s RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM has been a big seller for Canon and is the type of lens that has mass market appeal. These sorts of lenses are the bread and butter of revenue. You also have the added bonus of…
The Laowa 8-15mm f/2.8 FF Zoom Fisheye, a one-of-a-kind addition to Laowa’s innovative lens lineup. Designed for photographers and content creators seeking bold, creative perspectives, this lens delivers a dual fisheye effect with a versatile zoom range and an ultra-fast constant f/2.8 aperture. Compatible with full-frame cameras, this lens offers unparalleled flexibility for capturing expansive landscapes, compact cities, action sports, and 360° panoramas. Dual Fisheye Effect The Laowa 8-15mm f/2.8 FF Zoom Fisheye Lens delivers…
It looks like Canon is continuing its R&D into shrinking lenses as much as possible, we have seen multiple patents dealing with the size of lenses, and we’ve seen some small full-frame lenses over the last year such as the RF 28-70mm f/2.8L IS STM and RF 16-28mm f/2.8L IS STM. It makes sense that Canon would bring similar constant aperture APS-C lenses of small stature. The interesting optical design in this patent is a…
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Canon will release new firmware for their PTZ lineup as well as the Cinema EOS C400 and Cinema EOS C80 at the end of July. Canon will also be updating their control software and mobile phone applications alongside the new firmware. For Live Streaming & PTZ Cameras (CR-N100, N300, N700) For Cinema EOS Cameras (C400 & C80) For Controllers and Apps Availability The firmware updates for Canon’s PTZ, Cinema EOS C400 and EOS C80 cameras…
Big changes are on the way, and Canon users are waiting on what might be a major firmware update for the new Canon EOS R5 Mark II. For those that have missed some of the current issues with the Canon EOS R5 Mark II, I’ll also share my own experience testing the EOS R5 Mark II on firmware version 1.0.3 — including some strange autofocus issues and how I worked around them. Canon’s Upcoming Firmware Update for the EOS R5…
Sigma is definitely all-in providing a full line of cinema lenses, and that’s a good thing. They ara affordable in the cinemea lens space and perform very well. Sigma announced the Aizu line of cinema prime lenses, which they claim are the fastest prime lens line-up on the market. They cover 24mm, 27mm, 32mm, 35mm, 40mm, 50mm, 65mm & 75mm and all at T1.3. It looks like an impressive linup. Press Release SIGMA Corporation of…
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As predicted by numerous publications, Sigma has increased pricing in the United States by 10% accross its lineup due to the current tariff situation. I suspect a lot of thought has gone into the price increases, from manufacturing and labour efficiencies to being able to withstand further volatilitiy without have to change pricing upwards repeatedly. The price increases in the United States seem to have already taken effect at a lot of retailers and the…
Brilliant at T1.3: Forging new expressions. Here begins a new benchmark for filmmaking. SIGMA Corporation of America, the US subsidiary of SIGMA Corporation (CEO: Kazuto Yamaki. Headquarters: Asao-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa, Japan) is pleased to introduce the Aizu Prime Line ― the world’s first lineup11 of large-format cinema lenses to achieve an aperture value of T1.3 across all focal lengths. The lineup combines modern sharpness with an organic and naturally soft look, bringing rich texture and depth to visuals.…
The Canon EOS R6 Mark III has been talked about for quite some time now, we do feel there have been some delays on the project, just from what was recently told to us in-person at a Canon headquarters. Thanks Canon! All New Sensor There are new suggestions that the 24mp resolution image sensor, boths uggested that it’s the EOS R3 sensor, and recently we were told that it was “all-new”. Even the recent mention…
We have been big fans of Godox flashes for nearly a decade. For people that aren’t using Speedlites daily, Godox makes the best value speedlites out there. The Godox V480C is available for Preorder for $169 USD via various retailers. It is expected to ship soon. Overview The Godox Ving V480C TTL On-Camera Flash is a portable and powerful lighting solution, featuring Godox’s 2.4 GHz X wireless system and TTL auto flash for seamless control.…
The respected Japanese camera brand unveils a new camera series blending analog artistry with digital storytelling. YASHICA, the longstanding camera brand that played a significant role in the golden era of film photography, announced the launch of YASHICA FX-D on Kickstarter today. As a digital homage to the beloved YASHICA FX-3, YASHICA FX-D brings film’s timeless artistry into the digital age, blending nostalgic charm with modern convenience. “Aiming to bridge the best of both worlds,…