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We have expectation that it will come with the improvement over few sections compared to its predecessor Sony Alpha 7S then it will definitely gain better response from the users.
Resolution – We expect that it will come with larger resolution (possibly 20MP) comparative to its predecessor‘s so that it can deliver high quality images with superior clarity and sharpness.
The AF system should be upgraded with Fast Hybrid AF system similar to AF System of Sony A7R II which uses 399 phase-detect points and 25 contrast-detect points for a speedy Fast Hybrid AF system which will offer accurate tracking with its higher AF points including 45% coverage along with 25 contrast-detect AF points for the improvement in the speed, accuracy and tracking performance of the system.
It is expected that the ISO sensitivity should be at least double or triple than its predecessor which is equivalent to 819200 or 1638400 , so that it allows to shoot clearly at very dull lightning conditions and can produce very sharp images of the fastest moving objects.
Introduction of 5-axis IS in A7S Series – Sony Alpha 7S II should come with Five-axis SteadyShot INSIDE image stabilization similar to Sony A7R II for vertical, horizontal, pitch, yaw, and roll movements. This helps the users to use any lens including adapted lenses for critical imaging without facing any blur due to camera shake. This system will compensate for approximately 4.5 stops of shutter speed for working with a huge variety of subjects.
We expect it should offer internal UHD 4K video recording at 30 or 24 fps, the Sony A7S was limited to external 4K recording only.
There’s a lot of random information out there about what Canon is going to do with it’s three long-in-the-tooth full frame cameras, the EOS 6D, EOS 5D Mark III and EOS-1D X. One of our sources wants to shed a little bit of light on things, but even admits things are very “muddy” at the moment.</p>
<p><strong>EOS 5D Mark IV</strong>
This camera’s focus will be high ISO performance over resolution. The camera will use a new DIGIC processor and will share a version of a new flagship AF system. We had <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/2015/02/possible-canon-eos-5d-mark-iv-spec-talk-cr2/" target="_blank">heard back in February</a> that an 18mp sensor was in testing in a camera body and that’s what could appear here. Are consumers willing to sacrifice 4mp for a few stops of ISO performance boost? I’m pretty sure they would be. I don’t believe the resolution of the APS-C offerings has any bearing on how the full frame sensor development will play out in the prosumer & professional markets.</p>
<p>4K? It depends on the day and who’s talking. I think it’s safe to say that 4K video recording appearing in the EOS 5D Mark IV is 50/50 at the moment. :)</p>
<p><strong>EOS 6D Mark II</strong>
This camera is said to be moving slightly “upmarket”, as it will get a better AF system and a few other consumer features like NFC. We’re also told this camera could have a higher resolution sensor than the EOS 5D Mark IV. The source couldn’t confirm this, but said all signs seemed to point that way. It was suggested that the “consumer” market still cares about resolution and that the EOS 6D Mark II could become the “do everything pretty well” DSLR in the lineup. No resolution number was given, but I can see a 24mp-28mp sensor.</p>
<p><strong>EOS-1D X Mark II</strong>
This camera is on its own and the goal is to improve ISO performance as well as “industry leading” dynamic range, we’re apparently going to see some C300 Mark II technology in this camera. It will have a brand new flagship AF system and an increased framerate. 4K video is still a possibility, as no one expects to see a follow-up to the EOS-1D C.</p>
<p>We’re not very close to an announcement for any of these cameras, so it’s very possible there’s a lot of misdirection and false information being floated around internally at Canon. I expect things to start getting a bit clearer towards the end of the summer and into early fall.</p>
Kenko Tokina USA, Inc. is excited to announce the new Tokina AT-X 24-70mm F/2.8 PRO FX lens designed for use with Canon and Nikon full-frame sensor DSLR cameras.</p>
<p>Tokina’s latest addition to its family gives full-frame photographers a 24mm wide-angle to 70mm moderate telephoto lens with a fast F/2.8 aperture at an affordable price.</p>
<p>The new groundbreaking proprietary optical design uses three precision molded all-glass aspherical lens elements to achieve excellent contrast, sharpness, and corrects for spherical aberrations. One of these elements is very special and difficult to manufacture. G09, is made from Super-Low Dispersion (SD) glass and is a large sized aspherical element.</p>
<p>These lens elements also yield even illumination across the whole image sensor.</p>
<p>The Tokina 24-70MM lens also uses three SD (super-low Dispersion, “FK01” and FK03”) glass elements in the rear groups to control chromatic aberrations.</p>
<p>All these specialized lens elements work in consort to yield maximum resolution to match the 50-megapixel DSLR cameras entering the market.</p>
<p>The fast constant F/2.8 aperture makes viewing and auto focusing possible in very low light situations while keeping some flexibility for setting the shutter speed.</p>
<p>In addition to excellent optics, the lens incorporates a fast moving SDM (Silent Drive-Module) motor to greatly reduce AF noise making it one of Tokina’s quickest and quietest auto-focusing lenses to date.</p>
<p>Tokina’s exclusive One-touch Focus Clutch Mechanism allows the photographer to switch between AF and MF simply by snapping the focus ring forward for AF and back toward the lens mount for manual focusing. The lens is also designed to stand up to the rigors of daily use by photographers in a wide variety of shooting conditions and environments.</p>
<p><strong>Preorder the Tokina 24-70mm f/2.8 DX Lens $999: <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1084636-REG/tokina_at_x_24_70mm_f_2_8_pro.html/BI/2466/KBID/3296/DFF/d10-v21-t1-x650067" target="_blank">B&H Photo</a> | <a href="http://www.adorama.com/TN2470FXCA.html?KBID=64393" target="_blank">Adorama</a></strong></p>
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<strong>Specifications</strong></p>
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<li>Mount Availability: Canon, Nikon</li>
<li>Focal Length: 24-70MM</li>
<li>Full Frame Sensor Comp’: Yes</li>
<li>Maximum Aperture: F/2.8</li>
<li>Minimum Aperture: F/22</li>
<li>Optical Construction: 15 Elements / 11 Groups</li>
<li>Coatings: Multi-layer coatings</li>
<li>Angle of View: 84.20° – 34.49°</li>
<li>Minimum Focus Distance: 14.96 in. (0.38m)</li>
<li>Reproduction Ratio: 1:4.73</li>
<li>Zooming System: Rotary Zoom</li>
<li>Number of Diaphragm Blades: 9</li>
<li>Filter Size: 82mm</li>
<li>Maximum Outer Diameter: 3.52 in. (89.6mm)</li>
<li>Dimensions: 4.23 in. (107.5mm L) x 3.52 in. (89.6mm W)</li>
<li>Weight: 35.63 oz. (1,010g)</li>
<li>Lens Hood: BH-822 Included with lens (pictured)</li>
<li>ETA: August</li>
<li>Price: $999.00</li>
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<em>Colorful Balloons Create Vivid Imagery in Bright New Mexico Sky that Inspire Visitors to Capture Dreamlike Moments with Canon See Impossible </em></p>
<p><strong>MELVILLE, N.Y., JUNE 23, 2015</strong> – Filling Albuquerque’s skies for a picture perfect moment, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is proud to announce that it is the Presenting Sponsor for the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, a world-renowned attraction and destination from Oct. 3-11, 2015 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. As part of the sponsorship, Canon will present the Opening Day Mass Ascension that highlights the launch of 550 colorful hot air and gas balloons. The Company will also present the spectacular Night Magic<sup>™</sup> Glow, where balloons light up the night sky on the second Saturday of the Balloon Fiesta. To mark the beginning of this significant three-year sponsorship, a Canon See Impossible balloon will fly through the sky.</p>
<p>“We are thrilled to have Canon come onboard as the Presenting Sponsor. We look forward to this partnership creating exciting opportunities for our guests and community,” said Balloon Fiesta board president, Mike Rice.</p>
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<p>As the Official Imaging Company of the Balloon Fiesta, Canon will host hands-on activities to allow attendees to experience the wide array of its photographic and printing products, and will provide educational experiences to help attendees see impossible and capture photos and videos like never before. Additionally, Canon is collaborating with the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta to present the Cindy Petrehn Memorial Photo Contest, where attendees can share and submit their favorite photographs of the luminous event.</p>
<p>“As one of the most photographed events in the world, being the presenting sponsor of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is a natural fit for us,” said Eliott Peck, senior vice president and general manager, Imaging Technologies & Communications Group, Canon U.S.A., Inc. “Our sponsorship is a testament to our commitment to the local Albuquerque community and our customers. Through this initiative, we want to inspire hundreds of thousands of attendees to showcase their creativity and learn how the right tools can help preserve memorable moments for years to come.”</p>
<p>For more information about how consumers are inspired with Canon See Impossible, visit:<a class="bold_text underlink" href="http://seeimpossible.usa.canon.com/" target="_blank">seeimpossible.usa.canon.com</a>.</p>
<strong>Anhui China, Jun 12, 2015</strong> – Venus Optics, the Chinese camera lenses manufacturer who had launched the world’s first 2:1 Macro Lens in last Sept, has just released the world’s widest Macro lens for full frame cameras, Laowa 15mm f/4 Wide-Angled 1:1 Macro Lens.</p>
<p>The new Laowa 15mm f/4 1:1 Macro lens is the first lens in the market which posseses a ultra wide angle of view and 1:1 Macro ability. This allows photographers from around the world to start experiencing the rather undeveloped field of ‘Wide Angle Macro Photography’ without using an extension tube. Macro Lenses currently in the market tends to have a mid to long focal length and it limits users to take very close-up shots on the insect or flowers, without showing much of the background details like its habitat or environment.</p>
<p>The new Laowa 15mm f/4 1:1 Macro lens features an ultra wide angle of view of 110 degrees with 1:1 maximum magnification. Photographers can focus very close to the subject and let the foreground dominates in the photo but at the same time, have the background telling viewers about where and how the subject lives. You picture will immdiately become very informative and intriguing.</p>
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<p>The lens can also serve as an excellent ultra-wide angle lenses with infinity focus for cameras with full frame sensors. A shift mechanism is added at the rear end of the lens with a maximum adjustment of +/- 6mm, which is extremely useful for landscape/architecture photography for distortion correction.</p>
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<p>The lens houses with 12 elements in 9 groups with 3 pieces of High Refractive elements and 1 piece of Extra-low dispersion elements to deliver crystal sharpness both in the center and the edge. Barrel Distortion was also carefully controlled. 14 pieces of aperture blades form a close-to-circular aperture, capable of creating creamy shallow depth of view. The enclosure of the lens is made of metal to strengthen its durability. Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony Alpha, Sony FE and Pentax K mounts are available.</p>
<p><strong>Pricing and Availability
</strong>The Laowa 15mm f/4 wide-angle macro lens is currently available at authorized resellers and at the English official website (<a href="http://www.venuslens.net" target="_blank">http://www.venuslens.net</a>). The recommended retail price is at USD 479. Free shipping will be provided during the promotion period. Pre-order starts from today and shipping will start from late July.</p>
Nikon and Canon are both expected to update their flagship cameras in the next 6 months or so. Nikon with the D5 and Canon with the EOS-1D X Mark II.</p>
<p>While little is known at this point about what Canon will release, we’re seeing more leaks of potential specs for the Nikon D5.</p>
<p>Rumored Specifications</p>
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<li class="amzn_view_checked amzn-taggable-text">New 20MP Sensor</li>
<li class="amzn_view_checked amzn-taggable-text">102,400 native high ISO</li>
<li class="amzn_view_checked amzn-taggable-text">15fps</li>
<li class="amzn_view_checked amzn-taggable-text">4K Video</li>
<li class="amzn_view_checked amzn-taggable-text">173 AF Points</li>
<li class="amzn_view_checked amzn-taggable-text">Body design similar to the D4s</li>
<li class="amzn_view_checked amzn-taggable-text">Announcement expected in late 2015 or in early 2016.</li>
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<p>If Nikon releases a flagship DSLR with 4K video that isn’t hampered in any way, Canon is almost required to follow suit in my opinion.</p>
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