We’ve received some new specifications for the upcoming Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III, which is scheduled to be announced in mid October. We’ve been told to think EOS M5 with a fixed lens.</p>
<p><strong>Updated Specifications & Corrections: </strong>(Update in bold)</p>

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<li>24.2mp APS-C Sensor</li>
<li>DIGIC 7</li>
<li>24-70mm f/2.8-5.6 (approximate 35mm equivalent) <em>Previously reported as 24-120mm</em></li>
<li>Dynamic IS</li>
<li>Touch AF</li>
<li>Dust & water resistant</li>
<li><strong>Lens hood LH-DC 110</strong></li>
<li><strong>Water proof case WP-DC56 </strong>(<a href="http://www.nokishita-camera.com/2017/10/powershot-g1-x-mark-iii.html">via Nokishita)</a></li>
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<p><del>We still don’t know if the PowerShot G1 X Mark III will come with an built-in EVF or not.</del></p>
<p>We’ll update this post if we hear anything else.</p>
<p><strong>*Update*

</strong>We’ve confirmed that the PowerShot G1 X Mark III will come with a built-in OLED EVF.</p>
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Canon has released a new firmware for the Cinema EOS C200. It looks like it’s just a bug fix update.</p>
<p><strong>Firmware Version 1.0.1.1.00 incorporates the following fix:</strong></p>
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<li>Fixes a phenomenon in which the start time code is not correctly displayed when MP4 clips captured at 59.94P/50.00P frame rate are imported into NLE software.</li>
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<p><em>*RAW clips are not affected.</em></p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/support/details/cameras/cinema-eos/eos-c200?subtab=downloads-firmware">Download the firmware v1.0.1.1.00 via Canon USA</a></strong></p>
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We’ve been eagerly awaiting detailed specification confirmation for the PowerShot G1 X Mark III, which is scheduled to be announced in mid October.</p>
<p>We’ve been told to think of the camera as an EOS M5 with a fixed lens. That should tell us it will be equipped with the 24mp APS-C DPAF sensor as well as utilizing the DIGIC 7 processor. We’ve been told previously that the lens will be a 24-120mm 35mm equivalent, though we don’t know the speed of the lens at this time. I think you should be able to piece together what the rest of the specifications for the camera will be.</p>

<p>The previous iterations of the PowerShot G1 X did not have EVF’s, but I think it’s likely the new camera will if it’s modelled after the EOS M5, though we have not yet confirmed that bit of information.</p>
<p>We’ll update as soon as we receive more specifications.</p>
<p>Just a reminder that we’ve been told that this will be the only PowerShot G series camera announced for the remainder of the year. We’ll likely see more ahead of CES in January of 2018.</p>
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<em>The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Honors Canon’s Impressive Lineup of 4K Zoom Lenses</em></p>
<p><strong>MELVILLE, N.Y., September 28, 2017</strong> – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced that its parent company Canon Inc. will be recognized at the 69th Annual Technology & Engineering Emmy® Awards for its complete lineup of 4K field production zoom lenses for large-format, single-sensor cameras, which includes all of Canon’s CN-E, CINE-SERVO and COMPACT-SERVO lines of zoom lenses. Presented by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (ATAS), the Technology & Engineering Emmy® Awards honor development and innovation in broadcast technology and recognize companies, organizations and individuals for breakthroughs in technology that have a significant effect on television engineering.</p>
<p>“We are grateful to receive this esteemed recognition for our comprehensive collection of 4K zoom lenses for large-format single-sensor cameras,” said Yuichi Ishizuka, president and COO, Canon U.S.A. “As resolutions leap from HD to 4K and beyond, it is important to recognize the lens’ role in resolving those pristine images and the importance placed on manufacturers and optical engineers to keep pace and match the sensor technologies of the more advanced cameras and sensors in the market today. The images we admire on screen all start with the lens.”</p>
<p>Among those lenses recognized with this prestigious award is Canon’s far-reaching <a href="https://bhpho.to/2fzOJZ5">CINE-SERVO 50-1000mm T5.0-8.9 Ultra-Telephoto Zoom Lens</a>, the world’s longest 4K ultra-telephoto zoom lens. Canon announced the CINE-SERVO 50-1000mm Zoom Lens in October 2014 and it began shipping in early 2015. Since its launch, the lens has been a part of many live broadcast, and innovative television productions including National Geographic’s groundbreaking live television event, “Earth Live.”</p>
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<p>“The CINE-SERVO 50-1000mm lens was the ideal piece of glass for what we were trying to capture while shooting Earth Live,” said Al Berman, Executive Producer, Earth Live. “Often when shooting wildlife in their natural habitat, videographers don’t have the opportunity to be up close and personal with their subjects, but Canon’s CINE-SERVO 50-1000mm made it as if we were right there with them. It’s probably the best wildlife lens on the market.”</p>
<p>Canon’s remarkable CINE-SERVO 50-1000mm T5.0-8.9 Ultra-Telephoto Zoom lens was a response to an international plea for a long zoom, Super 35mm lens to extend creative flexibilities in 4K / UHD natural history and documentary productions. The design challenge that Canon faced was significantly elevated by the urging from potential users that the lens be easily portable in the demanding in-the-field situations faced by those originating wildlife productions in remote locations. The necessary focal range was predicated on the expressed desire to fully frame a subject having a height of four to five feet from a distance of 350 feet. This requirement dictated a focal range of 1000 mm. An additional consensus recommendation from the production community was for the lens to be no more than 15 pounds in weight and 16 inches in length. Canon mobilized the most advanced computer simulation tools to seek the necessary optimization in both the optical system and the optomechanical systems to achieve success.</p>
<p>The design of these lenses leveraged Canon’s decades of expertise in such system designs as well as the deployment of the latest in glass materials to achieve a balance of telephoto 4K optical performance and acceptable image brightness within the physical constraints. The 4K optical performance of the lenses are carefully managed across the entire image plane to ensure superb subjective sharpness especially on the wider angle settings.</p>
<p>The Technology & Engineering Emmy® Awards will be presented on October 25th, 2017, during the SMPTE 2017 Annual Conference in Hollywood, CA.</p>
<p>For more information about Canon’s line up of 4K Zoom Lenses, please visit: <a href="http://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/products/list/lenses/cinema">www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/products/list/lenses/cinema</a></p>
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The last time we were told about a new 135mm lens, it turned out to be a new lens, the <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/buyers-guide/canon-ts-e-135mm-f4l-macro/">TS-E 135mm f/4L Macro</a>, which will have its fans in a niche market. The 135mm lens a majority of people were looking for was an update to the classic EF 135mm f/2L USM.</p>
<p>The EF 135mm f/2L USM was <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/buyers-guide/canon-ef-135mm-f2l-usm/">announced in April of 1996</a>, so it’s likely we’re finally going to see a replacement and the addition of IS seems to be a logical next step.</p>

<p>We’re told that a new and fast 135mm is planned for next year and that it will have IS. We’re wondering if a bunch of IS fast primes have been designed alongside the recently announced EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM, as we heard recently that a <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/here-we-go-again-new-50mm-l-coming-in-2018-cr2/">new 50mm f/1.4L IS</a> is also out there in prototype form.</p>
<p>We get the feeling such a lens will come deep into 2018, and it won’t be something we’ll see for CP+ in February.</p>
<p>This is a <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/the-canon-rumors-rating-system-explained/">[CR1] rumor</a>, so please treat it accordingly.</p>
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I don’t think anyone does printer reviews better than Keith over at Northlight Images, and his review of the Epson SureColor P5000 continues his tradition of easy to read and thorough reviews of printers.</p>
<p>I am personally in the market for a printer, and it’s always tough choosing between Canon (loyalty) and Epson (great quality). If you’re in the market for a 17″ printer, I think you should definitely add the P5000 to your shortlist.</p>
<p><strong>From Northlight:</strong></p>

<blockquote><p>As with the Epson P7000 I tested last year, the ink set with its additional orange and green inks, and range of greys, gives excellent prints with smooth gradations. It’s easy to profile, and even the ‘canned’ profiles provided are much better than you used to get with printers (mainly due to modern printers being much more consistent and linear).</p>
<p>For want of repeating myself, if you can’t make great prints with the P5000, then I’m afraid the problem is far more likely to be with your own skill levels (I apply this to myself as well…) <a href="http://www.northlight-images.co.uk/review-epson-p5000-printer/">Read the full review</a></p></blockquote>
<p>The Epson P5000 is <a href="https://bhpho.to/2yFoFAt">available at B&H Photo</a></p>
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Vitec, the leading global provider of products and solutions to the broadcast and photographic markets, is pleased to announce the acquisition of leading photographic brands JOBY and Lowepro.</p>
<p>With a worldwide presence across 22 high quality and recognized brands, JOBY and Lowepro have joined the Vitec Group portfolio as part of the Photographic Division, sitting alongside other Vitec owned, leading photographic brands Manfrotto, Gitzo, Lastolite by Manfrotto and Avenger.</p>
<p>The acquisition will enable Vitec to become the leading global provider of accessories within the newer and fast growing iPhonography and vlogging markets, as well as strengthen their position within the photographic bags market.</p>
<p>JOBY introduced the GorillaPod in 2006, which transformed the camera accessories market, while Lowepro is a market leader in bags designed to protect electronic and photographic devices.</p>
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<p>Lowepro remains the recognized market leader of photographic bags, with its focus on supporting the professional outdoor and adventure photographer and will perfectly complement the Vitec owned brand Manfrotto, with its range of photographic bags focused on supporting professional urban and studio photographers.</p>

<p>Vitec plans to integrate the two brands into its Photographic Division, with existing organizational structures under the leadership of Marco Pezzana, Photographic Divisional Chief Executive.</p>
<p>“We are proud to announce that two remarkable brands within the photographic accessories market, JOBY and Lowepro, will join the Vitec Photographic Division,” Pezzana commented. “We pride ourselves on supplying the leading photographic brands to the global market. This natural addition to our business strengthens the already outstanding offering we provide to our partners worldwide.”</p>
<p>He continued, “We believe that our extensive knowledge of the photographic market will enable us to add a wealth of value to these already leading brands. JOBY and Lowepro’s product development expertise, coupled with our established global distribution network, engineering and manufacturing capabilities, creates exciting opportunities for both Vitec Group and our global partners.”</p>
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We’re told that  early chatter about Canon’s “prosumer” mirrorless body has started to make its way beyond the engineers at Canon. No test bodies have made their way to anybody outside of Canon, but we’re told that various early prototypes have been passed around internally.</p>
<p>There is a certain “buzz” about the camera internally and we’re told that the marketing push for the camera will be one of the company’s biggest. The mirrorless market is still small, but it’s definitely growing and a lot of people think Canon will be the company to bring it “mainstream”, which may sound arrogant, but most camera buyers aren’t frequenting this web site, nor do they hear the negative chatter about the perceived lack of innovation from Canon. The brand still has clout and should for many more years, even with the missteps some enthusiasts feel have taken place.</p>

<p>A second source said there’s no way the camera will be APS-C, as the EOS M5 is selling well, and the company needs a halo mirrorless camera, and that is only possible with a full frame sensor.</p>
<p>Sony may be leading the way in full frame mirrorless cameras, but Nikon (likely ahead of Canon) and Canon appear to finally be coming to the table.</p>
<p>We wouldn’t be shocked to see a “development” announcement shortly after Nikon announces their full frame mirrorless camera.</p>
<p><em>More to come….</em></p>
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