Canon USA has dropped the price of the Canon EOS RP w/24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM kit, it’s now under $1000 USD.

For anyone on a budget, but that wants to get into the EOS R system, this is a great place to start.

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Canon EOS RP w/24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM $999 (Reg $1399)

Canon News has uncovered a smartphone lens add-on design by Canon.

On the surface, it looks like a lens addon, capable of different focal lengths. The different lenses in the design illustration seem to show that they are held together magnetically.

Canon has had some new designs and products such as the PowerShot Zoom over the last year or two, so it’s possible that this too will end up a consumer product.

We would like to announce that a new firmware update is now available for the SIGMA Global Vision lenses in Canon EF mount listed below.

For customers who own the SIGMA USB DOCK UD-01 and applicable products listed below, please update the firmware via SIGMA Optimization Pro.

[Applicable product]

• SIGMA 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC MACRO OS HSM | Contemporary in Canon EF mount

[Benefits of the update]

• It has optimized the exposure during viewfinder shooting when used in combination with the EOS 90D.
• It has improved the AF accuracy when using SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 EF-E and SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-21 EF-L.

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Canon Watch is reporting that a Super35 8K Cinema EOS camera is currently in field testing. I have been unable to confirm this information, so please treat it accordingly.

Unnamed Canon 8K Cinema EOS camera specifications: 

• 8K 3.2μm Super 35mm imaging sensor
• High-Speed 3D
• Dual Gain Output
• Dual Pixel AF II
• Dual Native ISO
• DIGIC DV X (Faster AF, Faster I/O, Faster UI)
• DCI 8K 60fps 12b RAW
• 4K RGB (2-Green-pixel binning on the sensor) 90fps 12b RAW Output

I do not believe that the Cinema EOS C90 will be an 8K camera, so if this information is correct, it’s a new camera for the Cinema EOS lineup.

8K is coming sooner than later from Canon, the EOS R5 can’t be the only camera in their lineup capable of capturing 8K video. I don’t think we’ll see anything officially announced until at least April of 2021.

DxO PhotoLab 4: revolutionary in every respect

Today, DxO, one of the most innovative companies in the field of photography and image editing, is unveiling DxO PhotoLab 4, a major update of its multiple award-winning photo-editing software. This latest version features DxO DeepPRIME, a revolutionary demosaicing and denoising technology based on artificial intelligence and trained with deep learning. DxO PhotoLab 4 has also added a new dynamic interface system called DxO Smart Workspace, enriched its photo library with a batch renaming feature, and created an even simpler workflow by adding a new and exclusive editing history tool called DxO Advanced History and the ability to selectively copy and paste specific settings. Lastly, the new DxO Instant Watermarking feature lets users sign their photos by adding a watermark directly to the image.

Get DXO PhotoLab 4 // Free One Month Trial of DXO PhotoLab 4

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DPReview has completed its review of the Canon EOS R5. They come away very impressed with the camera, with the caveats that we’ve read about ad nauseam.

A couple of new things I hadn’t read about the EOS R5 from the DPReview is that dynamic range dips a bit when shooting with the 20fps electronic shutter as the camera goes from 14-bit to 12-bit when using the electronic shutter, which had overlooked until today.

There is also non-optional noise reduction applied to RAW files. Outside of those two things and how the camera handles heat for 8K and 4KHQ, there really isn’t much negative to say about the camera.

From DPReview:

The Canon EOS R5 is well-suited for just about any type of photographer, whether you shoot portraits, events, weddings, sports, family gatherings, and more. We’ve felt a bit let down by Canon’s promises of the camera’s outright video capability, but for most users, it’s still a great option for getting good-quality video clips of almost anything you point it at. Power users that need the best video quality all the time won’t be a good fit, but otherwise the EOS R5 is a fantastic option for almost anyone looking for a quality full-frame high-resolution mirrorless camera. Read the full review

Another batch of Canon EOS R5’s hit retailers this week, but from my understanding, the backorder lists are still pretty long. Hopefully, that changes before the end of 2020.

Canon today released new firmware for the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV.

Firmware Version 1.3.0 incorporates the following enhancements and fix:

1. Enables NFC connection with smartphones running Android 10 operating system.
   *For Android running v6.0 or later, use Camera Connect v2.7.10 or later.
   *For Android running v5.0 or older, use a connection method other than NFC.
2. Enables support for the .CR2 image file format on image.canon.
3. Fixes a phenomenon in which some camera operations may not be possible or an error may occur after an insufficient flash output is produced when shooting with the flash.

Download firmware v1.3.0 for the EOS 5D Mark IV at Canon USA

Canon today released new firmware for the Canon 6D Mark II

Firmware Version 1.1.0 incorporates the following enhancements and fix:

1. Enables NFC connection with smartphones running Android 10 operating system.
   *For Android running v6.0 or later, use Camera Connect v2.7.10 or later.
   *For Android running v5.0 or older, use a connection method other than NFC.
2. Enables support for the .CR2 image file format on image.canon.

Download firmware v1.1.0 for the EOS 6D Mark II at Canon USA

Our exclusive affiliate partner Adorama has stock of the Canon EOS R6 body only. Act quickly, they won’t stay in stock for long.

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Canon EOS R6 body at Adorama

DJI has announced the DJI Pocket 2, and has brought a whole set of new features to the sequel of the very popular original.

Pricing for the DJI Pocket 2 starts at $349 USD and shipping will begin in the next couple of weeks.

Learn more about the DJI Pocket 2

DJI Pocket 2 – What’s New

Fast Wake – Pocket 2 wakes up faster so you can start shooting in seconds

Bigger Sensor – A new 1/1.7″ sensor on the Pocket 2 lets you shoot in all types of lighting conditions and a wider FOV means better selfies

8x Zoom – Pocket 2 supports 8x zoom and 4x lossless zoom

DJI Matrix Stereo – Pocket 2 uses a 4-way array of microphones to capture beautiful surround sound audio

Four Array Microphone – DJI Pocket picks up beautiful stereo sound.

Audio Zoom – If you zoom in on a subject Pocket 2 automatically increases pickup from the mic facing that direction.

SoundTrack – DJI Pocket 2 can adjust the direction of audio enhancement based on the direction the camera is facing.

Directional Microphone Switching – puts you in control of what is being recorded. Maybe you’re filming away from you but want to provide narration of what the camera is recording. No problem. Just chose the microphone facing you and you’ll have perfect audio.

64MP Stills – 4K60fps Video – The larger camera sensor of the Pocket 2 means more beautiful images and video regardless of the time of day and you can toggle between 64MP and 16MP stills.

Active Track 3.0 – DJI keeps refining subject tracking, and ActiveTrack 3.0 can better detect adults, children, even pets and it’s smart programming means it can anticipate motion continuity when your subject moves behind an object.

Joystick Control – The multi-use Mini Control Stick lets you tilt, pan and zoom all with one thumb control.

Built-in Wireless Connectivity – No need to purchase a separate wireless module. Connect your smartphone or other wireless accessories (like the Wireless Mic) and access all of the features of the Pocket remotely.

8x Slow Motion – Our beta version of the original Osmo Pocket had 8x Slow Motion, but DJI never rolled it out to the masses. It’s back and fully available in the Pocket 2 at 1080p!

Hybrid AutoFocus 2.0 – This feature lets you autofocus more quickly and accurately on a subject. It makes a world of difference when you’re tracking and want clear footage between transitions.

Learn more about the DJI Pocket 2