After <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/off-brand-nikon-announces-development-of-d850/">last weeks interesting announcement</a> by Nikon that they are actively developing the Nikon D850 DSLR, specifications and images of the new full frame camera from Nikon have been hitting the web at a pretty fast pace.</p>
<p><strong>Nikon D850 Specifications</strong> (via: <a href="https://nikonrumors.com/2017/08/01/additional-nikon-d850-specifications.aspx/#more-114316">Nikon Rumors</a>)</p>
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<li>45-46MP full frame CMOS sensor</li>
<li>Improved low and high ISO</li>
<li>New and improved version of SnapBridge</li>
<li>No built-in GPS</li>
<li>Tiltable LCD touchscreen just like the D750 and D500</li>
<li>Memory card slots: one SD and one XQD</li>
<li>AF system from the D5</li>
<li>No built-in flash</li>
<li>Back illuminated buttons</li>
<li>Joystick selector</li>
<li>Built-in Bluetooth and Wi-Fi</li>
<li>8K time-lapse video capabilities</li>
<li>The D850 will be on display at the Photo+ Expo in October</li>
<li>4k UHD video in FX format (with no crop)</li>
<li>No EVF or hybrid viewfinder</li>
<li>Fast fps (8fps or more)</li>
<li><strong>New: the D850 LCD will have twice the resolution of the D810</strong></li>
<li><strong>New: slo-mo full HD 120fps video</strong></li>
<li><strong>New: the SD slot will support UHS-II</strong></li>
<li><strong>New: improved LiveView split-screen display</strong></li>
<li><strong>New: improved silent shooting mode</strong></li>
<li><strong>New: improved battery life</strong></li>
<li><strong>New: lighter than the D810</strong></li>
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<p>This definitely looks like quite the camera based on the specifications that have leaked out.</p>

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The folks at The Camera Store in Calgary, Canada have completed their hands-on field test of the brand new Canon EOS 6D Mark II.</p>
<p><strong>Description:</strong></p>
<blockquote><p>The original Canon 6D was the entry to full-frame shooting for many photographers, but it’s been getting a little long in the tooth. The new version brings a number of features from the excellent 80D, along with a controversial new sensor. Is the 6D series still a great entry point into full frame? Chris Niccolls and Jordan Drake went to shoot BTS of a commercial film shoot to find out!</p>

<p>Special thanks to DDG (www.ddg.tv) John Cameron (www.metaproductions.ca), and Dave Patrick at Jet1</p></blockquote>
<p>I generally think these guys are about the most honest reviewers out there and they have come away feeling the EOS 6D Mark II is a bit of a mixed bag. The feature set, usability and low light performance are to be commended, but the lack of 4K video and the lack of dynamic range improvement seem to be weighing heavily on this camera.</p>
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<p>The brand new Canon EOS 6D Mark II has begun shipping along with the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II kit. However, it appears the EOS 6D Mark II w/24-70mm f/4L IS has been delayed. The kit was scheduled to begin shipping on August 4, 2017, however it has been pushed back indefinitely.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://translate.google.com/translate?act=url&depth=2&hl=en&ie=UTF8&prev=_t&rurl=translate.google.com&sl=ja&sp=nmt4&tl=en&u=http://cweb.canon.jp/eos/info/6dmk2-delivery/release.html">From Canon</a>: </strong><em>(Google Translated)</em></p>
<blockquote><p><span class="notranslate">Thank you very much for your patronage of Canon products.</span></p>
<p><span class="notranslate">Digital SLR camera that we are planning to release on August 4 EOS 6D Mark II · EF 24-70 F4L IS USM Lens Kit We are currently receiving very many orders that exceed the plan and deliver goods It is expected that you will receive your time.</span></p>
<p><span class="notranslate">We sincerely apologize for any inconveniences caused by our dealers and orders.</span></p>
<p><span class="notranslate">We will improve this situation as soon as possible and we will continue to devote ourselves to relevant departments so that we can deliver the products promptly to our customers, so we appreciate your understanding.</span></p></blockquote>
<p>Canon claims demand has exceeded expectations and that is the reason for the delay.</p>
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We’re told that a roadmap slide at a recent Canon presentation mentioned a “high end mirrorless ILC” to be announced in Q4 of 2018.</p>
<p>Canon recently showed that sales of their EOS M system have grown 70% over the past year, and with Nikon set to announce a new high end mirrorless system, it’s obviously time for Canon to enter the same area.</p>
<p>With a product that far off, obviously there is no specifications or leaks about what is in the pipeline, Canon likely hasn’t come close to settling on the feature set of the camera. While “high end” doesn’t mean full frame, it’s safe to say that the Canon world likely won’t be ok with another APS-C mirrorless camera.</p>
<p>It was mentioned that no “high end” lenses for the mirrorless ILC were shown on the roadmap.</p>
<p><em>More to come…</em></p>
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<p>Zach at <a href="http://www.pntrs.com/t/TUJGRktHSkJGRk5HSklCRkpOSkVN?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lensrentals.com%2Frent%2Fphoto%2Fcanon">Lensrentals.com</a> has completed his review of the brand new Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 OS Art. Zach came away impressed with the lens, but maybe not impressed enough to buy one.</p>
<p>From the review:</p>
<blockquote><p>Much to my surprise, I fell in love when using this lens. However, that love I felt was for the focal range itself and not the lens. In short, 24-70mm is a fantastic focal length and makes for an exceptional all-around lens to use on the go. And by all accounts, Sigma does a good job showing off this focal length. However, Canon and Nikon both show it off better, and so when I’m looking for a 24-70mm lens to use as my next all around lens, I’m opting for the <a href="http://www.pntra.com/t/TUJGRktHSkJGRk5HSklCRkpOSkVN?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lensrentals.com%2Fblog%2F2017%2F07%2Flensrentals-com-review-the-new-sigma-24-70mm-f2-8-dg-os-hsm-art-series-lens%2F">Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II</a> over the<a href="http://www.pntra.com/t/TUJGRktHSkJGRk5HSklCRkpOSkVN?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lensrentals.com%2Fblog%2F2017%2F07%2Flensrentals-com-review-the-new-sigma-24-70mm-f2-8-dg-os-hsm-art-series-lens%2F"> Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 Art Series</a>. <a href="http://www.pntra.com/t/TUJGRktHSkJGRk5HSklCRkpOSkVN?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lensrentals.com%2Fblog%2F2017%2F07%2Flensrentals-com-review-the-new-sigma-24-70mm-f2-8-dg-os-hsm-art-series-lens%2F">Read the full review</a></p></blockquote>
<p>I haven’t use the lens yet, but I look forward to doing so in the future.</p>
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