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Review: Canon EOS M6 Mirrorless Camera by TDP

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Bryan at The-Digital-Picture has completed his review of Canon’s latest mirrorless offering, the EOS M6.</p>
<p>As expected, the new mirrorless camera from Canon is quite capable, though not the groundbreaking advancement a lot of folks are after.</p>
<p><strong>The-Digital-Picture Summary:</strong></p>
<blockquote><p>If you have been waiting to jump into a Canon MILC and an APS-C sensor format works for you, the EOS M6 should be a great choice.</p>
<p>While one may feel a tendency to treat a camera of this size as a point and shoot model, using it only for those still-important snapshot opportunities that pop up (it works extremely well for these) would mean underutilizing a highly-capable camera. The M6 has an excellent AF system (intelligent, quickly controllable and good speed) and an impressive set of features and controls. While a complete beginner can employ this camera to capture high quality images with little effort, the advanced user who takes the time to learn this camera’s features will have great control over their imagery. Whether it is tucked into a pocket or in camera case for backup purposes or used as a primary camera, the M6 is a little camera that deserves some serious attention. <a href="http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EOS-M6.aspx">Read the full review</a></p></blockquote>
<p>It’s likely a tough choice between the EOS M5 and the EOS M6, but in both cases, you’re going to get a capable APS-C mirrorless camera that will be as familiar to use as your EOS DSLR or G series PowerShot.</p>
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<p><strong>Order the Canon EOS M6</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Canon EOS M6 Body Black: <a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1318278-REG/canon_eos_m6_mirrorless_digital.html/BI/2466/KBID/3296">B&H Photo</a> | <a href="https://mpex.com/canon-eos-m6-mirrorless-digital-camera-body-only-black.html?acc=3">MPEX</a> | <a href="http://amzn.to/2ljXiYn">Amazon</a> | <a href="http://tidd.ly/5a97881e">Park (UK)</a></li>
<li>Canon EOS M6 Body Silver: <a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1318780-REG/canon_1725c001_eos_m6_mirrorless_camera.html/BI/2466/KBID/3296">B&H Photo</a> | <a href="https://mpex.com/canon-eos-m6-mirrorless-digital-camera-body-only-silver.html?acc=3">MPEX</a> | <a href="http://amzn.to/2l6Lmax">Amazon</a> | <a href="http://tidd.ly/ccceb4b6">Park (UK)</a></li>
<li>Canon EOS M6 w/15-45 IS STM Black: <a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1318776-REG/canon_1724c011_eos_m6_mirrorless_camera.html/BI/2466/KBID/3296">B&H Photo</a> | <a href="https://mpex.com/canon-eos-m6-mirrorless-digital-camera-with-15-45mm-lens-black.html?acc=3">MPEX</a> | <a href="http://amzn.to/2l6wloU">Amazon</a> | <a href="http://tidd.ly/8121fe28">Park (UK)</a></li>
<li>Canon EOS M6 w/15-45 IS STM Silver: <a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1318781-REG/canon_1725c011_eos_m6_mirrorless_camera.html/BI/2466/KBID/3296">B&H Photo</a> | <a href="https://mpex.com/canon-eos-m6-mirrorless-digital-camera-with-15-45mm-lens-silver.html?acc=3">MPEX</a> | <a href="http://amzn.to/2kI8tHm">Amazon</a> | <a href="http://tidd.ly/ccceb4b6">Park (UK)</a></li>
<li>Canon EOS M6 w/18-150 IS STM Black: <a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1318778-REG/canon_1724c021_eos_m6_mirrorless_camera.html/BI/2466/KBID/3296">B&H Photo</a> | <a href="https://mpex.com/canon-eos-m6-mirrorless-digital-camera-with-18-150mm-lens-black.html?acc=3">MPEX</a> | <a href="http://amzn.to/2l6wloU">Amazon</a> | <a href="http://tidd.ly/5782afce">Park (UK)</a></li>
<li>Canon EOS M6 w/18-150 IS STM Silver: <a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1318783-REG/canon_1725c021_eos_m6_mirrorless_camera.html/BI/2466/KBID/3296">B&H Photo</a> | <a href="https://mpex.com/canon-eos-m6-mirrorless-digital-camera-with-18-150mm-lens-silver.html?acc=3">MPEX</a> | <a href="https://www.adorama.com/icam6sk1.html?kbid=64393">Adorama</a> | <a href="http://amzn.to/2kI8tHm">Amazon</a></li>
</ul>
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Modest Growth in Camera Sales According to CIPA

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CIPA has released their sales numbers for the first quarter of 2017 and the news is better than we’ve seen over the last couple of years.</p>
<p>The sales if interchangeable lens cameras (Mirrorless & DSLR) saw a 6% increase over the same quarter in 2016. A big boost coming from mirrorless cameras, which according to CIPA, now account for 36% of all ILC’s shipped.</p>
<p>The sales of compact/fixed lens cameras have gone flat, which is good news after 21 straight quarters of decline in the segment. The focus by Canon on its G series prosumer cameras seems to have helped raise the value of compact camera shipments by 7%.</p>
<p>For the moment, the decline in camera sales may have reached the bottom and we may see a little bit of growth in 2017.</p>
<p>You can see all the CIPA data <a href="http://www.cipa.jp/stats/documents/e/d-201703_e.pdf">here</a> and <a href="http://www.cipa.jp/stats/documents/e/d-201703_e.pdf">here</a>.</p>
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What is your Canon wish list ?

For me, I have been carrying a PnS as companion to my DSLR, starting from S95 to G5X. G5X is really great as I can use my existing flash system to boost its usability. However, I still dream of having a low light performer as my companion camera. I am looking at M5, but at the same time wishing that Canon would release a mirrorless FF sooner, not a MILC but a Canon Mirrorless FF with 35mm fixed lens (like the Sony RX1, but not with Sony brand) someday.

Well, what is it that you wish from Canon for your personal desire instead of what Canon should do for surviving the competition ?

All is Quiet, but the Good Stuff is Coming

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Now that NAB is over (did anyone notice it was on?), we can get back to what’s coming next. Unfortunately we don’t really have too much new to report at this time. We know that’s going to be changing soon as this summer (northern hemisphere) should be a good one for a lot of Canon shooters.</p>
<p>We expect the EOS 6D Mark II, EF 85mm f/1.4L IS and EOS Rebel SL2 to be announced before September hits.</p>
<p>On the cinema side, we expect the Cinema EOS C200 body, a 4K little brother to the EOS C300 Mark II. We haven’t confirmed the name “EOS C200” yet, but all signs are pointing that way. We hope to confirm this soon.</p>
<p>We don’t know for certain what other EF lenses are coming in 2017 at this time, but we expect there will be at least one more after the EF 85mm f/1.4L IS.</p>
<p>We haven’t heard anything about new G series PowerShot cameras, but suspect there will be at least one coming before the end of the year.</p>
<p>We’re just reminding you of what’s coming as we continue to get questions from some very eager EOS 6D Mark II potential buyers.</p>
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New Canon USA rebates, Including the EOS 5D Mark IV, EOS 77D EOS M5 and More

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Canon USA has introduced new instant rebates on select DSLRs, mirrorless cameras, PowerShot cameras and added new lenses to the instant rebate program.</p>
<p><strong>Full Frame DSLRs</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bhpho.to/2plry5r">Canon EOS 5D Mark IV $3299</a> (Reg $3499)</li>
<li><a href="https://bhpho.to/2o3DN5p">Canon EOS 5D Mark IV w/24-70mm f/4L IS $4049</a> (Reg $4399)</li>
<li><a href="https://bhpho.to/2nQ8mON">Canon EOS 5D Mark IV w/24-105mm f/4L IS II $4199</a> (Reg $4599)</li>
<li><a href="https://bhpho.to/2oLW77g">Canon EOS 6D $1399</a> (Reg $1699)</li>
<li><a href="https://bhpho.to/2oMoguL">Canon EOS 6D w/24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM $1799</a> (Reg $2099)</li>
<li><a href="https://bhpho.to/2oV1yMn">Canon EOS 6D w/24-105mm f/4L IS $1999</a> (Reg $2299)</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>APS-C DSLRs</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bhpho.to/2q3tPos">Canon EOS 77D $849</a> (Reg $899)</li>
<li><a href="https://bhpho.to/2nWSURb">Canon EOS 77D w/18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM $999</a> (Reg $1049)</li>
<li><a href="https://bhpho.to/2oM8yQb">Canon EOS 77D w/18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM $1249</a> (Reg $1499)</li>
<li><a href="https://bhpho.to/2oV2a4D">Canon EOS 80D $1099</a> (Reg $1199)</li>
<li><a href="https://bhpho.to/2oM2441">Canon EOS 80D w/18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM $1149</a> (Reg $1349)</li>
<li><a href="https://bhpho.to/2oM00sM">Canon EOS 80D w/18-135 f/3.5-5.6 IS USM $1399</a> (Reg $1799)</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Mirrorless Cameras</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bhpho.to/2oUWyHi">Canon EOS M5 $929</a> (Reg $979)</li>
<li><a href="https://bhpho.to/2oVfdTp">Canon EOS M5 w/15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM $1049</a> (Reg $1099)</li>
<li><a href="https://bhpho.to/2o3yenr">Canon EOS M5 w/18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM $1199</a> (Reg $1479)</li>
<li><a href="https://bhpho.to/2oVfwh1">Canon EOS M6 w/18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM $1099</a> (Reg $1279)</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>PowerShot Cameras</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bhpho.to/2oUWU0E">Canon PowerShot G3 X $799</a> (Reg $999)</li>
<li><a href="https://bhpho.to/2oMdNzG">Canon PowerShot G5 X $699</a> (Reg $799)</li>
<li><a href="https://bhpho.to/2oUZ94d">Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II $429</a> (Reg $529)</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Lenses</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bhpho.to/2oV4U1U">Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM Pancake $129</a> (Reg $149)</li>
<li><a href="https://bhpho.to/2oM4tLY">Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM $110</a> (Reg $125)</li>
</ul>
<p>This latest round of instant rebates will expire on June 3, 2017.</p>
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Mercedes vs. Lexus.... huh? A 2 week spin w/ a Mk IV

Mercedes &BMW are still a profitable automobile manufacturers, but you have to admit the brand managers blew it some 20 years ago by not crushing the upstart Japanese entrants into to the luxo market. And now there is even the Korean entrants.... so much for being content with modest growth, etc.

Canon will continue to be a profitable imaging device company, There is still a bit of cache left to the Merc, but the real function buyers are moving away from Merc/BMW at a pretty good clip and both those institutional brands are scrambling to get to the front of the parade. And scrambling in a ham handed way.

I just took the 5DmkIV for a 2 week spin. Yes it produced great still images..... as did the Sony... But when I went to video mode.... well I don't want to be known a basher so I will leave it there.

Canon for all the world feels like the lumbering Mercedes of the early 90s trying to get it's head wrapped around the demands of the younger generation. You have to admit Sony has made great strides in overall market share, etc. And perhaps shortly Canon will glide path into a feature competitive offering while Sony fires off technology fuselage after fuselage until they land on the right config.

I can remember the debates of the establishment PDA (palm pilot) expressing that people really didn't want a swiss army knife does it all single device....... If you can remember palm pilot or even fortunately the Apple Note.....

The self righteous stills shooters not wanting to have to pay for all that video overhead in software, hardware and price remind me a lot of my ex wife who insisted on having 2 devices PDA and phone, and now updates to the new apple as soon as it is released.

Yep pretty disappointed in the Mk IV and won't be upgrading anytime soon. If I do it will be a brand change.

Image stabilizer on or off when on a tripod?

I've read in the past that it's best to turn off the image stabilizer with a lens that's equipped with it when shooting on a tripod. Theoretically I guess the IS can actually induce more vibration in the shot that in could mitigate, which should, in theory, be zero.

But in real life, what do you guys think is the way to go? I'm not sure I buy the whole theory of the image stabilizer adding vibrational blurriness to a photo taken on a tripod. Not to mention, in practical terms, couldn't leaving it on help to reduce any vibration induced if the surface that your tripod is on is not completely, 100% stable with no vibration?

Worse yet, since I so rarely mess with that switch on the lens, I find myself forgetting to turn it back on when I'm not on a tripod anymore.

Firmware: Canon EOS 7D Mark II v1.1.1

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Canon has released new firmware for the EOS 7D Mark II.</p>
<p><strong>Firmware Version 1.1.1 incorporates the following improvement and fix:</strong></p>
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<li>Enhances reliability of communications when transferring images using Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E7 (A/B/C/D/E).</li>
<li>Corrects the phenomenon of Err70 which occurs with certain combinations of settings.</li>
<li>Corrects the phenomenon in which in very rare cases the shutter can no longer be released.</li>
<li>Enhances reliability of operations for specific custom function settings.</li>
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<p><strong>Please note:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>If using a Wi-Fi adapter/W-E1, the camera’s nickname will be reset to default when you perform this firmware update, so please reset the nickname before using the camera.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/support/details/cameras/dslr/eos-7d-mark-ii?subtab=downloads-firmware">Download firmware v1.1.1 at Canon USA</a></strong></p>
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filename format updates??

Hey gang, two questions..
1. why does canon not have custom file names on all camera bodies? I know its on the the high end bodies.. is it just a $$ games with options?

2. I have searched the rumors board and I see as far back as 2012, isnt it time Canon updated its file name format?
I am using the 7D MarkII and have a custom Name with my Initials and a 5 digit # Example RSB8xxxx.CR2
this way I sort of keep up with the # of shutter clicks and limits my Dupe file names. And I can group my pictures in groups of 10k.

As I start to approach the 100k Mark for photos taken, I see that I have to alter may prefix to support that range. Not that I dont have to change at the 10k mark already.

I would think that now its 2017 isnt it time for a new format? maybe allow a 6 digit # by default?

New Firmware for 7D2

Tonight Canon dropped a new firmware build (1.1.1). You can get it here...
https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/support/details/cameras/dslr/eos-7d-mark-ii/?subtab=downloads-firmware

The changes, according to the Canon website:
1. Enhances reliability of communications when transferring images using Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E7 (A/B/C/D/E).
2. Corrects the phenomenon of Err70 which occurs with certain combinations of settings.
3. Corrects the phenomenon in which in very rare cases the shutter can no longer be released.
4. Enhances reliability of operations for specific custom function settings.

I can't vouch for it, as it's only 42 percent installed on my body at the moment.

Rokinon (Samyang) SP 14mm f/2.4 Review | Dustin

I just wanted to check in to share the linkage for the Rokinon SP 14mm f/2.4 lens that I just finished reviewing. It’s a very intriguing option, particularly for shooting the night sky.

Video Review: http://bit.ly/SP14YT
Text Review: http://bit.ly/SP14review
Image Gallery: http://bit.ly/SP14Gallery

Shoot for the Stars (Rokinon SP 14mm f/2.4) by Dustin Abbott, on Flickr

Zeiss Announces Budget Friendly CP.3 XD Cine Lenses

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<strong>The ten compact prime lenses provide metadata and enable the correction of distortion and shading. For the first time, even low-budget productions can employ visual effects.</strong></p>
<p>OBERKOCHEN/Germany, 24/04/2017.</p>
<p>No matter if it is Star Wars, Harry Potter or Avatar: these days, just about every film features special effects. For many small film productions, having visual effects in their movie would be a dream come true. Unfortunately, making the image fit the look of the footage has required expensive tools – until now. At the NAB Show in Las Vegas, ZEISS presented new metadata technology that makes this possible: the company has equipped its new ZEISS CP.3 XD compact lens family with ZEISS eXtended Data.</p>
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<p><strong>ZEISS eXtended Data supports and enhances /i-Technology</strong></p>
<p>What exactly is this? “ZEISS eXtended Data is the first metadata technology which stores the lens distortion and shading – for every single frame,” explains Christophe Casenave, Product Manager at ZEISS. “Moreover, all /i-Technology metadata are recorded, including the focus distance, aperture value and depth of field, which is supported by most cameras.” This makes the technology ideal for working with visual effects: by using the metadata, it just takes a few clicks to modify the image generated on the computer to fit the lens characteristics, and to then splice it together with the footage to create a realistic image. Distortion and shading can be corrected or even amplified in post-production.</p>
<p>“It used to be that only big blockbusters could take this approach,” says Casenave. “Cine lenses that provide metadata are relatively expensive and, up until now, distortion and shading had to be manually measured – a time-consuming and expensive process.” However, since ZEISS has incorporated the technology into its compact CP.3 XD cine lens family, low-budget productions can now take the same approach to creating their own special effects. “With ZEISS eXtended Data, we are offering Hollywood technology for everyone, providing small film teams with new creative opportunities.”</p>
<p><strong>An end-to-end solution: cooperation with Ambient and Pomfort</strong></p>
<p>With the ZEISS CP.3 XD, ZEISS not only offers the lenses with metadata, but has also given thought to storage and processing. It has teamed up with partners in the industry: the company Ambient has developed the MasterLockit Plus system together with ZEISS. It records all metadata along with a time code in case the technology is not supported by the camera. “This way truly everyone can work with ZEISS eXtended Data, no matter what equipment they use,” says Casenave.</p>
<p>Thanks to the cooperation with the software developer Pomfort, distortion and shading can be modified on the set in real-time using the Pomfort tool LiveGrade Pro. The film crew already gets a sense of what the final look will be during the shoot. The film clips and lens data can be consolidated and organized with Silverstack, Pomfort’s file manager.</p>
<p>ZEISS plans to further expand the new metadata technology in the future. “Our customers will then be able to upgrade to the new version, making the CP.3 XD a long-term investment,” says Casenave.</p>
<p><strong>Compact and light-weight</strong></p>
<p>In addition to the metadata, filmmakers have even more reasons to get excited about the new lens family: the ten prime lenses between 15 and 135 millimeters cover full-frame. As is typical for ZEISS, the image has a clean, crisp look, and ZEISS says the image quality is excellent. “These lenses deliver outstanding results, even in light situations with a large dynamic range, i.e. highlights and shadows within the same scene,” says Casenave. The maximum speed of the seven focal lengths between 25 and 135 millimeters is T2.1, the 15, 18 and 21 millimeter lenses have a speed of T2.9. With a front diameter of 95 millimeters, the lenses are light-weight and compact. They are particularly well-suited for hand-held filming or shooting with gimbals, Steadicam or drones. ZEISS has also improved focusing: the manual focus is now noticeably smoother. According to ZEISS, it is comparable with the ZEISS Master Primes and can also be operated with a small motor. The focus rotation angle is 300°. The lenses are equipped with an interchangeable mount so that they can be used on almost any camera. In addition to the ZEISS CP.3 XD, there is also a version available without metadata: the ZEISS CP.3.</p>
<p><strong>Price and availability</strong></p>
<p>Initially, a limited number of ZEISS CP.3 XD and CP.3 lenses will be available at dealers.</p>
<p><strong>ZEISS CP.3 XD</strong></p>
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<td width="33.333333333333336%">Focal length</td>
<td width="33.333333333333336%">Recommended retail price (EUR/USD)</td>
<td width="33.333333333333336%">Available from</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="33.333333333333336%">15mm/T2.9 XD</td>
<td width="33.333333333333336%">6,400 Euro / 7,490 USD</td>
<td width="33.333333333333336%">September</td>
</tr>
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<td width="33.333333333333336%">18mm/T2.9 XD</td>
<td width="33.333333333333336%">5,800 Euro / 6,690 USD</td>
<td width="33.333333333333336%">September</td>
</tr>
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<td width="33.333333333333336%">21mm/T2.9 XD</td>
<td width="33.333333333333336%">5,000 Euro / 5,790 USD</td>
<td width="33.333333333333336%">September</td>
</tr>
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<td width="33.333333333333336%">25mm/T2.1 XD</td>
<td width="33.333333333333336%">5,000 Euro / 5,790 USD</td>
<td width="33.333333333333336%">September</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="33.333333333333336%">28mm/T2.1 XD</td>
<td width="33.333333333333336%">5,000 Euro / 5,790 USD</td>
<td width="33.333333333333336%">October</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="33.333333333333336%">35mm/T2.1 XD</td>
<td width="33.333333333333336%">5,000 Euro / 5,790 USD</td>
<td width="33.333333333333336%">September</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="33.333333333333336%">50mm/T2.1 XD</td>
<td width="33.333333333333336%">5,000 Euro / 5,790 USD</td>
<td width="33.333333333333336%">September</td>
</tr>
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<td width="33.333333333333336%">85mm/T2.1 XD</td>
<td width="33.333333333333336%">5,000 Euro / 5,790 USD</td>
<td width="33.333333333333336%">September</td>
</tr>
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<td width="33.333333333333336%">100mm/T2.1 XD</td>
<td width="33.333333333333336%">5,800 Euro / 6,690 USD</td>
<td width="33.333333333333336%">September</td>
</tr>
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<td width="33.333333333333336%">135mm/T2.1 XD</td>
<td width="33.333333333333336%">6,400 Euro / 7,490 USD</td>
<td width="33.333333333333336%">September</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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<p><strong>ZEISS CP.3</strong></p>
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<td width="33.333333333333336%">Focal length</td>
<td width="33.333333333333336%">Recommended retail price (EUR/USD)</td>
<td width="33.333333333333336%">Available from</td>
</tr>
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<td width="33.333333333333336%">15mm/T2.9</td>
<td width="33.333333333333336%">4,900 Euro / 6,090 USD</td>
<td width="33.333333333333336%">September</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="33.333333333333336%">18mm/T2.9</td>
<td width="33.333333333333336%">4,300 Euro / 5,290 USD</td>
<td width="33.333333333333336%">July</td>
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<td width="33.333333333333336%">21mm/T2.9</td>
<td width="33.333333333333336%">3,500 Euro / 4,390 USD</td>
<td width="33.333333333333336%">June</td>
</tr>
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<td width="33.333333333333336%">25mm/T2,1</td>
<td width="33.333333333333336%">3,500 Euro / 4,390 USD</td>
<td width="33.333333333333336%">June</td>
</tr>
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<td width="33.333333333333336%">28mm/T2.1</td>
<td width="33.333333333333336%">3,500 Euro / 4,390 USD</td>
<td width="33.333333333333336%">October</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="33.333333333333336%">35mm/T2.1</td>
<td width="33.333333333333336%">3,500 Euro / 4,390 USD</td>
<td width="33.333333333333336%">June</td>
</tr>
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<td width="33.333333333333336%">50mm/T2.1</td>
<td width="33.333333333333336%">3,500 Euro / 4,390 USD</td>
<td width="33.333333333333336%">June</td>
</tr>
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<td width="33.333333333333336%">85mm/T2.1</td>
<td width="33.333333333333336%">3.500 Euro / 4.390 USD</td>
<td width="33.333333333333336%">June</td>
</tr>
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<td width="33.333333333333336%">100mm/T2.1</td>
<td width="33.333333333333336%">4,300 Euro / 5,290 USD</td>
<td width="33.333333333333336%">September</td>
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<td width="33.333333333333336%">135mm/T2.1</td>
<td width="33.333333333333336%">4,900 Euro / 6,090 USD</td>
<td width="33.333333333333336%">September</td>
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Canon Explains Canon Log on the EOS 5D Mark IV

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Newsshooter has done a short piece at NAB 2017 about the C-Log update for the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV. Canon says they have added C-Log to the camera so you can have a smaller tool on set that will match up well with the other Canon cameras you may be using for your project.</p>
<p>Canon claims 12 stops of dynamic range at ISO 400.</p>
<p>This update should be available some time in July for $99 USD.</p>
<p><strong>Canon EOS 5D Mark IV</strong><strong>:</strong> <a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1274705-REG/canon_eos_5d_mark_iv.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296">B&H Photo</a> | <a href="http://amzn.to/2bk6MtW">Amazon</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/2bkM0ze">Canon Store</a> | <a href="http://mpex.com/canon-5d-mark-iv-dslr-camera-body-only.html?acc=3">Midwest Photo</a></p>
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5D MklV or 1DX

I currently use a 5D MklV and have found a very good price on a low mileage 1DX. The benefits of a 1DX would be the AF system. I use the 5D MklV for fast action for probably 30% of the time (15% bif and 15% my daughter running around/on her bike). I don't use super telephotos, just the 100-400 mkll and occasionally the 70-200 mkll.
The 5D MklV, being a much newer camera has presumably got a more recent version of AF than the 1DX. Would I get any benefit from the AF in the 1DX....would it lock on and hold better than the MklV?
or put another way, is the AF in the 1DX better/more reliable than the MklV? (not suggesting that the MklV is unreliable)

Zeiss Announce CP.3 and CP.3 XD lenses for FF Cinematography

Zeiss add to announcements from Cooke and Leica about new Full Frame / Vistavision lenses for large format cinematography. The Zeiss Compact Primes CP.3 and CP.3 XD are aimed at cinematographers even on limited budgets with the XD versions able to provide real time information on distortion and shading using the open format i technology developed by Cooke Optics (adopted and used by Panavision, Zeiss, Cookes, Leica etc.)

New 5DSR Vs. refurbished.

I am in the market for a 5DSR. Canon has refurbished for around $2800. I sent an email asking about if they had a shutter count policy concerning refurbished bodies and was told I could not get a shutter count on those products and they have no published policy on at what count do they do a replacement before sale. They reinforced the 1 year warranty and that they are proud of their refurbished products.

I can easily shoot over 1000 pics in a single day and I'm worried that in a year or two, I might need a new shutter on a refurb body. I have bought Canon refurb lenses in the past and been very satisfied but this is a little different with respect to wear and tear. Would folks buy it anyway and take a chance? How much does a new shutter run? I am a CPA member.

Canon Q1 2017 Results: Canon Raises Annual Profit Outlook

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<strong>From Reuters:</strong></p>
<p>Japan’s Canon Inc on Wednesday lifted its full-year operating profit forecast after reporting strong first-quarter results on the back of earnings from a medical equipment unit it bought from Toshiba Corp last year.</p>
<p>The camera and printer maker forecast profit of 270 billion yen ($2.43 billion), up from 255 billion yen estimated in January. It reported profit of 228.9 billion in the previous twelve months.</p>
<p>The upbeat outlook suggests Canon’s strategy to diversify has begun to reward the company after the $5.8 billion acquisition of the Toshiba unit and the $2.8 billion takeover of Swedish video-surveillance firm Axis AB.</p>
<p><em><strong>Canon also said the two existing businesses that have long dragged its earnings – laser printers and cameras – are also showing signs of bottoming out</strong></em>.</p>
<p>A recovery in the Chinese and other emerging economies is pushing up demand for laser printers, while continued popularity of so-called mirrorless cameras is driving camera sales, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Toshizo Tanaka said at an earnings briefing.</p>
<p>For the January-March quarter, Canon said operating profit jumped 88.8 percent to 75.67 billion yen from 40.09 billion yen a year earlier. <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/us-canon-results-idUSKBN17S0II?type=companyNews">Read the full story</a></p>
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Miyazaki Daishin Canon Inc. to be Made a Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Canon Inc.

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<strong>TOKYO, April 26, 2017</strong>—Canon Inc. (“Canon”) announced today that Canon and Miyazaki Daishin Canon Inc. (“Miyazaki Daishin Canon”) at their respective Board of Directors’ meetings held on April 26, 2017, adopted resolutions to conduct a share exchange under which Miyazaki Daishin Canon will be made a wholly-owned subsidiary resulting from a share exchange of Canon, which will become the wholly-owning parent company resulting from a share exchange (the “Share Exchange”), and concluded a share exchange agreement, as described below.</p>
<p>Canon, to be able to swiftly respond to changes in demand due to market fluctuations, is bringing manufacturing capabilities back to Japan as a way to strengthen mutual cooperation between development and manufacturing. At the same time, by vigorously driving forward automation Canon is also furthering its capabilities in camera production engineering.</p>
<p>To accelerate this effort, we decided to take this opportunity to make Miyazaki Daishin Canon, an affiliated company accounted for by the equity-method since 1980 that has contributed to the development of the Group as a manufacturer of mainly interchangeable-lens digital cameras, a wholly-owned subsidiary. In doing so, we will promote a synergistic combination of Canon Group business and management resources and construct a system that allows agile decision-making and prompt execution of important strategies. Going forward, the Group will work in a concerted effort to further speed up the management process and enhance its position in the camera market.</p>
<p>The Share Exchange will become effective on June 1, 2017, after approval is granted at the extraordinary general meeting of shareholders of Miyazaki Daishin Canon to be held on May 11, 2017. By contrast, Canon will adopt a simplified share exchange without approval at the general meeting of shareholders pursuant to Article 796, Paragraph 2 of the Companies Act. <a href="http://global.canon/en/news/2017/20170426.html">Read the full release</a>.</p>
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Review: Canon EOS 77D By TDP

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Bryan at The-Digital-Picture has completed his review of the Canon EOS 77D. In true Canon fashion, it’s not a segment leader on the spec sheet, but it’s definitely a DSLR you should consider if your budget for a body is around $900.</p>
<p><strong>From The-Digital-Picture</strong></p>
<blockquote><p>The 77D is positioned mid-level, as step up from the Rebel series cameras, yet remaining decidedly below the 80D in Canon’s lineup, targeting moderately serious non-professional photographers. While I’m sure that Canon is trying to better differentiate this model from the Rebels, it is still primarily a Rebel in my mind. It has the same size and shape along with nearly identical features as the announced-at-the-same-time Rebel T7i. However, the few feature differentiators are valuable, making it a better choice for most photographers – as long as the higher price tag does not trip up this decision.</p>
<p>From an upgrade perspective, the pair of new AF systems (45 pt traditional phase detection system and Dual Pixel AF system) alone make the 77D a great upgrade from the Rebel T6s. A faster frame rate and greatly increased RAW image buffer depth are also very-welcomed improvements. <a href="http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EOS-77D.aspx">Read the full review</a></p></blockquote>
<p><strong>Buy the Canon EOS 77D:</strong> <a href="https://bhpho.to/2q3tPos">B&H Photo</a> | <a href="http://amzn.to/2pi5xGj">Amazon</a> // <strong>Rent the Canon EOS 77D:</strong> <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=nQhWgvN5bco&subid=&offerid=493986.1&type=10&tmpid=24415&RD_PARM1=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lensrentals.com%2Frent%2Fcanon-77d">Lensrentals.com</a></p>
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