The folks at <a href="http://www.hkyongnuo.com/e-detaily.php?ID=433">Yongnuo have posted</a> a Micro Four Thirds camera module with an EF mount for the iPhone on their web site.</p>
<p>There are no specifications as of yet, but <a href="https://www.diyphotography.net/yongnuo-announces-an-odd-micro-four-thirds-camera-module-for-iphones/">DIYPhotography appears to be the first</a> to spot this interesting creation. We’ve seen similar products in the past from the likes of Sony and Olympus, so we’re not sure how successful this attempt is going to be.</p>
<p>Head over to DIYPhotography to read more about the YN43 from Yongnuo.</p>
<p>A Canon Rumors reader has sent us an <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/yn43/id1365322459?mt=8">image from the Apple App Store</a> that seems to suggest this may be a 16.6mp sensor.</p>
<p><em>Thanks Joylon</em></p>

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<p>Things are going really well for CMOS sensor makers according to IC Insights.</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.icinsights.com/news/bulletins/CMOS-Image-Sensor-Sales-Stay-On-RecordBreaking-Pace/">IC Insights</a> reports: </strong></p>
<blockquote><p>The spread of digital camera applications in vehicles, machine vision, human recognition and security systems, as well as for more powerful camera phones will drive CMOS image sensor sales to an eighth straight record-high level this year with worldwide revenues growing 10% to $13.7 billion, following a 19% surge in 2017.</p>
<p>With the smartphone market maturing, sales growth in CMOS image sensors slowed to 6% in 2016, but strong demand in other imaging applications played a major factor in boosting revenues by 19% to $12.5 billion last year. Sales of CCD and other image sensor technologies fell 2% in 2017 to about $1.6 billion after rising 5% in 2016.</p>
<p>Overall, CMOS image sensors grabbed 89% of total image sensor sales in 2017 compared to 74% in 2012 and 54% in 2007. Unit shipments of CMOS imaging devices represented 81% of total image sensors sold in 2017 compared to 64% in 2012 and 63% in 2007.</p>
<p>In new smartphones, CMOS image sensors are also seeing a new wave of growth with the increase of dual-lens camera systems (using two sensors) for enhanced photography. Cellular camera phones accounted for 62% of CMOS image sensor sales in 2017, but that marketshare is forecast to slip to 45% in 2022. Automotive CMOS image sensors are projected to grow the fastest among major end-use applications through the five-year forecast, rising by a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 38.4% to about 15% of total CMOS image sensor sales in 2022 ($2.8 billion) while camera phone-generated revenues are expected to rise by a CAGR of just 2.2% to $8.6 billion that year.</p></blockquote>
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<p>B&H Photo has stock of the brand new Canon Speedlite 470EX-AI.</p>
<p class="fs16 OpenSans-600-normal product-highlights-header">Product Highlights</p>
<ul class="top-section-list" data-selenium="highlightList">
<li class="top-section-list-item">Auto Intelligent Bounce Head</li>
<li class="top-section-list-item">Compatible with Canon E-TTL / E-TTL II</li>
<li class="top-section-list-item">Guide Number: 154′ at ISO 100 and 105mm</li>
<li class="top-section-list-item">Zoom Range: 24-105mm (14mm with Panel)</li>
<li class="top-section-list-item">Tilts Upward 120°, +/- 180° Rotation</li>
<li class="top-section-list-item">AI.B Full-Auto and AI.B Semi-Auto Modes</li>
<li class="top-section-list-item">Optical Receiver Mode</li>
<li class="top-section-list-item">LCD Panel</li>
<li class="top-section-list-item">AF Assist Beam</li>
<li class="top-section-list-item">Runs on 4x AA Batteries</li>
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<p><strong><a href="https://bhpho.to/2HICUJr">Canon Speedlite 470EX-AI $399</a></strong></p>
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We’ve been sent what is the first Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III specification breakdown that we’ve seen. We expect to see this camera announced some time in 2018 and Photokina is the obvious time to do it, thought we cannot confirm that’s when it’s coming.</p>
<p><b>Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III Rumoured Specifications:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>24.1mp 1″ CMOS sensor</li>
<li>10fps</li>
<li>DIGIC 8</li>
<li>24-100mm f/1.8-f/2.8 Lens (4.2x Optical Zoom)</li>
<li>3″ Articulating Touchscreen</li>
<li>4K Video at 30fps</li>
<li>1080p Video at 60fps</li>
<li>Built in Wi-Fi, NFC & GPS</li>
<li>Announcement: 2018</li>
<li>No mention about DPAF for 4K video.</li>
</ul>
<p>If you <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/buyers-guide-category/powershot/">check out our Buyer’s Guide</a>, you can see that both the PowerShot G3 X and PowerShot G5 X have been around longer than the PowerShot G7 X Mark II, so we’re not sure what is going on with those two models. We’ve been told that only one “G” series camera is scheduled to be coming in 2018, and we continuously see suggestions that the PowerShot G7 X Mark II will be the next “G” series camera to see a replacement.</p>
<p>The PowerShot G9 X Mark III would likely come in early 2019 ahead of CP+.</p>
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Canon has released new firmware for the EF 200-400mm f/4L IS 1.4x.</p>
<p><strong>Changes in firmware</strong>

Firmware Version 1.1.0 is incorporated with the following correction.</p>
<ol>
<li>Corrects a phenomenon in which the subject may not be in focus on some occasions when using this lens with some camera models (*) and performing AF shooting from approximately 3m.</li>
</ol>
<p>* Some camera models:

EOS-1D X, Mark II, EOS-1D X, EOS-1D C, EOS 5Ds, EOS 5Ds R, EOS 5D Mark IV, EOS 5D Mark III</p>
<p>Firmware Version 1.1.0 is for lenses with Firmware Version 1.0.0. If the lens’ firmware is already Version 1.1.0, it is not necessary to update the firmware.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/support/details/lenses/ef/super-telephoto/ef-200-400mm-f-4l-is-usm-extender-1-4x?subtab=downloads-firmware">Download firmware v1.1.0 for the Canon EF 200-400mm f/4L IS 1.4x</a></strong></p>
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The long awaited DJI Phantom 4 v2.0 is now official and available for purchase from DJI. The <a href="http://click.dji.com/AJWM8dVoSccfNWQ17DW8ZQ?as=0001&pm=custom">new drone is already in stock and available for purchase.</a></p>
<p><strong>About the DJI Phantom 4 Pro v2.0:</strong></p>
<p>The new Phantom 4 Pro v2.0 features an OcuSync HD transmission system, which supports automatic dual-frequency band swiping and connects to DJI Goggles wirelessly. Like the Phantom 4 Pro and Advanced, the Phantom Pro v.20 is equipped with a 1-inch 20mp sensor capable of shooting 4K/60fps video and Burst Mode stills at 14fps. Plus, its FlightAutonomy system includes dual rear vision sensors and infrared sensing systems for a total of 5 directions of obstacle sensing and 4 directions of obstacle avoidance.</p>
<p><strong>Camera with 1” 20mp Sensor:</strong></p>
<p>The onboard camera hs been redesigned to us a 1” 20mp CMOS sensor. A custom engineered lens made up of eight elements is arranged in seven groups, it is the first DJO camera to use a mechanical shutter, eliminating rolling shutter distortion which can occur when taking images of fast moving subjects or when flying at high speed. In effect, it is as powerful as many traditional ground cameras. More powerful video processing supports H.246 4K videos at 60fps or H.265 4K at 30fps, both with a 100mpbs bitrate. Advanced sensors and processors ensure everything is captured with more image detail and the image data needed for advanced post-production.</p>
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<p><strong>1-Inch 20-Megapixel CMOS Sensor:</strong></p>
<p>Sensor size is more important to image quality that the number of pixels because a larger sensor captures more information in every pixel, improving dynamic range, signal-to-noise ration, and low light performance. The 1” 20mp CMOS sensor in the Phantom 4 Pro v.20 is almost four times the size of the Phantom 4’s 1/2.3” sensor. It uses larger pixels and has a maximum ISO of 12800 as well as increase contrast. It is good enough for images to be used immediately, while also capturing enough detail for advanced post-processing.</p>
<p><strong>Production Optimized 4K:</strong></p>
<p>An enhanced video processing system allows video to be capture in cinema and production optimized DCI 4L/60fps at a bitrate of 100Mbps, enabling you to get high resolution slow motion shots. The Phantom 4 Pro v2. also supports H.265 video codec (Maximum resolution 4K/30fps). For a given bitrate, H.265 doubles the amount of image processing as H.264, resulting in significantly enhances image quality. Record in the high dynamic range D-log mode to make the most of this image data for color grading.</p>
<p><strong>High Resolution Lens:</strong></p>
<p>The resolution and contrast of a lens is critical to image quality, because only a quality lens capture sharp, vivid photos at high resolutions. The brand new Phantom 4 Pro v2.0 camera has an aerial optimized f/2.8 wide-angle lens with a 24mm equivalent focal length. It features eight elements – 2 aspherical – arranged in seven groups that fit into a smaller, more compact frame. Its images are consistently detailed with low distortion and low dispersion, ensuring that photos and videos are sharp and vivid. For the first even with DJO camera, MTF results have been made public, so people can get a better understanding of lens performance.</p>
<p class="fs16 OpenSans-600-normal product-highlights-header"><strong>Product Highlights</strong></p>
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<li class="top-section-list-item">1″ 20MP CMOS Sensor</li>
<li class="top-section-list-item">Gimbal-Stabilized 4K60 / 20MP Imaging</li>
<li class="top-section-list-item">Ocusync Transmission</li>
<li class="top-section-list-item">FlightAutonomy with Redundant Sensors</li>
<li class="top-section-list-item">Four Directions of Obstacle Avoidance</li>
<li class="top-section-list-item">Top Speed of 45 mph in Sport Mode</li>
<li class="top-section-list-item">Maximum Control Range of 4.3 Miles</li>
<li class="top-section-list-item">Visual Tracking of Moving Subject</li>
<li class="top-section-list-item">Up to 30 Minutes Flying Time</li>
<li class="top-section-list-item">Remote Controller Included</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><a href="http://click.dji.com/AJWM8dVoSccfNWQ17DW8ZQ?as=0001&pm=custom">Head on over to DJI to learn more about the Phantom 4 Pro v2.0</a></strong></p>

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The Sigma 70mm f/2.8 DG Macro Art series lens which was<a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/sigma-announces-the-70mm-f-2-8-dg-macro-art-series-lens-development/"> announced ahead of CP+ in February</a> of this year will finally be available for preorder on Friday, May 11, 2018. Pricing for the new lens will likely have to wait until the preorders open up.</p>
<p class="fs16 OpenSans-600-normal product-highlights-header"><strong>Product Highlights</strong></p>
<ul class="top-section-list" data-selenium="highlightList">
<li class="top-section-list-item">EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format</li>
<li class="top-section-list-item">Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22</li>
<li class="top-section-list-item">Two FLD Elements, Two SLD Elements</li>
<li class="top-section-list-item">Low Dispersion and Aspherical Elements</li>
<li class="top-section-list-item">Super Multi-Layer Coating</li>
<li class="top-section-list-item">1:1 Magnification, 10.2″ Min. Focus</li>
<li class="top-section-list-item">Coreless DC AF Motor, Manual Override</li>
<li class="top-section-list-item">Weather-Sealed, Brass Bayonet Mount</li>
<li class="top-section-list-item">Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm</li>
<li class="top-section-list-item">Compatible with Sigma USB Dock</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><a href="https://bhpho.to/2wnpalv">Preorder the Sigma 70mm f/2.8 DG Macro Art Starting May 11, 2018</a></strong>.</p>
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The-Digital-Picture has completed their review of the Zeiss Milvus 15mm f/2.8 and have come away with some surprising results.</p>
<p><strong>From The-Digital-Picture:</strong></p>
<blockquote><p>This lens’ predecessor, the Zeiss 15mm f/2.8, was one of my all-time favorite lenses and I very much looked forward to evaluating the Milvus version. Unfortunately, this evaluation became a very time-consuming one with four different lenses being examined. I can’t make a lens look any better than it really is and, while this lens is really sharp in the center of the frame, I can’t make the corners shine and that leaves me wanting, especially relative to the lens I previously owned. If these lenses truly have the same optical design, something happened to degrade the image quality. <a href="https://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Zeiss-15mm-f-2.8-Milvus-Lens.aspx">Read the full review</a></p></blockquote>
<p>I find this shocking, as the original Zeiss 15mm f/2.8 is my favourite wide angle lens for landscape work and has proven to be a workhorse and optical gem. I’m shocked the Milvus 15mm f/2.8 appears to have taken a step backwards.</p>
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We continue to hear murmurs about a new style of camera coming from Canon ahead of Photokina.</p>
<p>We have touched on this in the past and continue to see mentions of it in our inbox. The problem is we’re not hearing about it from known sources, but what we’re being told doesn’t seem to be wishlist type of stuff that we get from time to time.</p>
<p>A couple of people have said the new camera is video oriented, but will also be a “capable stills shooter” and come with an EF mount. The camera will technically be a “mirrorless” camera, but it won’t be part of the EOS M lineup.</p>
<p>This could just be the <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/a-new-style-of-camera-from-canon-currently-being-tested-cr2/">XC style camera with an EF mount</a>, or it could be something else.</p>
<p>2018 has been a difficult year so far when it comes to confirming information, but a lot of what we’re being told from unknown people all seems to be pointing in the same direction.</p>
<p><em>More to come…</em></p>
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Canon has posted a great article with some facts you may not know about making Canon’s L lenses at the Utsunomiya factory in Japan.</p>
<p>Below are the facts covered in the article, and I’ll play spoiler on number 8…. it’s telephoto lenses like the EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II.</p>
<ol>
<li>Japanese engineering is everywhere</li>
<li>Lens experts can hear faults</li>
<li>Lens polishing tools are made with diamonds</li>
<li>Aspherical lenses are made by melting glass</li>
<li>Sci-fi robots roam the factory</li>
<li>Lens polishing machines self-correct</li>
<li>Lens measurements are incredibly precise</li>
<li>The hardest lens to make is…</li>
<li>The innovation never ends</li>
<li>Canon lenses could (probably) cover half the world</li>
</ol>
<p>Number 2 is probably the most interesting fact that I didn’t know.</p>
<blockquote><p>While much of the lens manufacturing process is automated, expert craftsmen, called Takumi, play an important role in lens creation. Toshi Saito, one of Canon’s lens Takumis, brings over 25 years of experience, skill and even his senses to the role. “When the lens is touching the diamond plate I know what sound it should make, so when it’s slightly off, I can detect it with my hearing,” he says.</p></blockquote>
<p>You can read the full article <a href="https://www.canon-europe.com/pro/stories/l-series-lenses-facts/">over at Canon Europe</a>.</p>
<p><em>Thanks Justin</em></p>
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<a href="https://photorumors.com/2018/05/06/sigma-105mm-f-1-4-dg-hsm-art-lens-to-be-priced-at-e1999/">Photo Rumors</a> is reporting that a store in Lithuania has the yet-to-ship Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Series lens priced at €1,999, which converts roughly to $2400 USD. USA pricing has yet to be announced by Sigma, but it’s highly likely that this will be the most expensive Art series lens in the Sigma lineup.</p>
<p>Sigma announced the development of the lens back in February ahead of CP+.</p>
<p>Sigma is currently running an instant rebate program on their Art series lenses, you can see which lenses qualify <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/sigma-announces-special-mothers-day-promotions-on-award-winning-art-lenses/">here</a>.</p>
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Now this is a pretty interesting patent <a href="https://www.canonnews.com/canon-patent-application-that-illustrates-a-hybrid-dslr-and-quad-pixel-af-sensors">uncovered by Canon News</a>. who calls it “an intense patent”, and understanding all of the nuances of it is quite difficult.</p>
<p>Firstly, the patent deals with multiple parallax images for computational photography, and it clearly shows Quad Pixel AF sensors and the problems that 4 composite images have on the final image.</p>
<p>Secondly, the example diagram clearly shows a DSLR with an EVF.</p>
<p>Canon News has previously uncovered 3 other patents that mention Quad Pixel AF, you can see them <a href="https://www.canonnews.com/another-quad-pixel-af-sensor-patent-application">here</a>, <a href="https://www.canonnews.com/another-quad-pixel-af-sensor-patent-application">here</a> and <a href="https://www.canonnews.com/another-quad-pixel-af-sensor-patent-application">here</a>.</p>
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Here’s an interesting patent from Canon uncovered by <a href="https://www.canonnews.com/canon-patent-application-on-focus-stacking-and-image-stabilization">Canon News</a>.</p>
<p>This application details in camera focus stacking and the effect of image stabilization during the multiple exposures required to do the stacking. The area of concern for R&D is how to deal with the possibility of the plane of focus shifting because of camera shake, and how to calculate the amount of shift during various degrees of camera shake.</p>
<p>In camera focus stacking could be a great feature for Canon shooters.</p>
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<a href="https://www.canonnews.com/canon-patent-application-for-some-do-telephotos">Canon News</a> has uncovered another diffractive optic patent for supertelephoto optical formulas has shown up at the USPTO.</p>
<p>This patent covers the following:</p>
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<li>EF 200mm f/2</li>
<li>EF 400mm f/2.8</li>
<li>EF 800mm f/5.6</li>
</ul>
<p>Canon continues to work away at more and more diffractive optics development, but we’re still waiting to see new products come to market. The last DO lens released by Canon was back in 2014 when they announced the EF 400mm f/4 DO IS II.</p>
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<p><em>The High-Quality SW240 Monitor Gives Seasoned Photographers and Hobbyists All the Right Tools at the Right Price</em></p>
<p><strong>COSTA MESA, Calif. — May 1, 2018 — </strong><a href="http://www.benq.com/">BenQ America Corp.</a>, an internationally renowned provider of visual display solutions, today released the new SW240 24.1″ PhotoVue Photo Editing Monitor. Presenting photography professionals, enthusiasts and students with the most affordable AQColor SW PhotoVue Monitor to date, it supports 99% Adobe RGB color space for greater and more natural color reproduction and hardware calibration via BenQ’s Palette Master Element software for optimal, long-lasting, accurate color performance users can trust. The new monitor completes BenQ’s SW PhotoVue professional photography IPS portfolio, which includes the award-winning SW2700PT (27″ QHD), SW271 (27″ 4K UHD HDR) and SW320 (32″ 4K UHD HDR).</p>
<p>“Great artists rely on great tools, which is why we offer a complete family of professional photography monitors to suit every level, from the new value-priced 24.1″ SW240 up to our 32″ display,” said Jason Lee, product manager at BenQ America Corp. “We want to make professional tools accessible to everyone, whether you’re just starting out or you’re a pro upgrading an old monitor, the SW240 is the perfect choice. It fits in our professional lineup with pristine color accuracy and without the hefty price tag of similar professional monitors.”</p>
<p><strong>Unparalleled Color Reproduction at an Exceptional Value</strong></p>
<p>Engineered with all the advantages of a high-end professional monitor, the debut of the BenQ SW240 24.1″ monitor is a photographer’s dream. The 10-bit display shows more than 1 billion colors and allows users to enjoy the smoothest color gradations of even the most detailed images. Its 14-bit 3D Look Up Table (LUT) improves RGB color blending accuracy, resulting in impeccable color reproduction, and having Delta E≤2 in both Adobe RGB and sRGB color spaces gives users the truest and most representative view of the original image. Featuring BenQ’s AQCOLOR™ technology, the SW240 provides out-of-the-box, factory-calibrated color accuracy with industry-standard color space to bring brilliant colors to life. The 99% Adobe RGB color space offers a greater range of color reproduction for shades of blue and green, resulting in a more realistic color representation for outdoor and nature photography.</p>
<p><strong>Hardware Calibration for Consistent Images</strong></p>
<p>The SW240 hardware calibration adjusts the monitor’s image processing chip rather than the graphics card output. As a result, users are never fooled by what they’re seeing on screen and can trust that images will stay consistent with their original copies. What’s more, BenQ’s Palette Master Element software allows users to easily tune and maintain the color performance of the monitor at its most optimal state.</p>
<p><strong>Eye-Care Protects Eyes From Fatigue After Long Hours</strong></p>
<p>The creative process can sometimes be a grueling one. Now users don’t have to fret over how much time they’re spending in front of their BenQ monitor. Engineered with BenQ’s exclusive Eye-Care technology, every PhotoVue Series monitor reduces eye fatigue for user comfort, enhanced productivity and workplace safety during extended use.</p>
<p>The SW240 PhotoVue Photographer monitor is now available at retail price of $399. A shading hood, which can be mounted to suit portrait or landscape orientation, is also available for purchase (MSRP $99).</p>
<p>More information on the full line of BenQ products is available at <a href="https://www.benq.com/">www.BenQ.com</a>.</p>
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A <a href="https://nikonrumors.com/2018/04/30/nikon-new-mirrorless-camera-will-be-brought-to-market-by-next-spring.aspx/">Nikon representative confirmed that their new mirrorless system</a> will be coming by spring of 2019 (<a href="https://youtu.be/M0qYXY3jPG8?t=1111">video here</a>). We’ll assume this new mirrorless system is going to be full frame, and perhaps an APS-C little brother as well.</p>
<p>So what about Canon?</p>
<p>We know there are various bodies in testing and at various stages of development, though we’re pretty confident that a hard date for an announcement has not been determined as of yet. It’s speculated around the web that both Nikon and Canon will make some kind of announcement for a full frame mirrorless camera at Photokina in September.</p>
<p>If Nikon is saying their new system will be coming some time in early 2019, I don’t think they’ll be doing an official product announcement at Photokina, and it’s more likely we’ll get some kind of  a “development” announcement. I think there’s a high probability Canon does a similar thing at Photokina. I will say however, we’e never been told about a “development announcement” before they happen. People don’t like announcements and then having to wait 6 months to buy the product, we’ve seen that in the past with Canon and it’s not good for anyone.</p>
<p>I don’t think it matters to Canon or Nikon who is first out of the gate with a full frame mirrorless camera. Both companies obviously have a very loyal customer base and both will be going right at Sony. If both companies make comparable products to Sony feature-set wise, they’ll both easily take a large chunk full frame mirrorless marketshare rather quickly. The one caveat to that will be how F and EF mount lenses fit into the picture.</p>
<p>Lots more to come…</p>
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