We’re hearing more and more about new Cinema EOS products has we get closer to NAB 2015 in April in Las Vegas, a show we will be attending.</p>
<p>We were told the following about the upcoming 4K Canon EOS C300 Mark II</p>
<ul>
<li>Color rendition a top priority</li>
<li>Future proof mandate, great dynamic range, codec and usability</li>
<li>Canon does not see the FS7 as a competitor, as they expect their camera to be better in every way.</li>
<li>New motor zoom lens for C-series coming</li>
<li>Shoulder mount system for EOS C300 Mark II coming</li>
<li>No more on pricing at this time</li>
</ul>
<p><em>More to come…</em></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>

<p>A patent for a new EF 300mm f/4L IS has appeared. Other optical formulas appearing in the patent are 24mm f/2.8 and 50mm f/1.3 with variable diffractive index elements which help correct some aberrations <em>(thanks Keith)</em>.</p>
<p><strong>Patent Publication No. 2015-28551</strong> (Google Translated)</p>
<ul>
<li>Published 2015.2.12</li>
<li>Filing date 2013.7.30</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Example</strong></p>
<table summary="embodiment" frame="box" rules="all">
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Example</th>
<th>Focal distance</th>
<th>Fno.</th>
<th>Half angle</th>
<th>Image height</th>
<th>Overall length of the lens</th>
<th>BF</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>One</td>
<td>294.00</td>
<td>4.14</td>
<td>4.21</td>
<td>21.64</td>
<td>239.07</td>
<td>83.42</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Two</td>
<td>24.48</td>
<td>2.86</td>
<td>41.47</td>
<td>21.64</td>
<td>92.00</td>
<td>38.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Three</td>
<td>51.70</td>
<td>1.30</td>
<td>22.71</td>
<td>21.64</td>
<td>94.01</td>
<td>37.50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Four</td>
<td>294.00</td>
<td>4.14</td>
<td>4.21</td>
<td>21.64</td>
<td>240.00</td>
<td>82.95</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Five</td>
<td>6.15 20.45 71.28</td>
<td>2.88 3.71 3.69</td>
<td>30.34 9.98 2.89</td>
<td>3.60</td>
<td>84.11 86.12 90.41</td>
<td>11.74 15.68 8.50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Six</td>
<td>293.97</td>
<td>4.14</td>
<td>4.21</td>
<td>21.64</td>
<td>239.98</td>
<td>85.34</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>Source: [<a href="http://egami.blog.so-net.ne.jp/2015-02-18" target="_blank">Egami</a>]</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>
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<em>Canon to sponsor the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games as an official Tokyo 2020 Gold Partner (Still Cameras and Desktop Reprographic Hardware)</em></p>
<p><strong>TOKYO, February 18, 2015</strong> – Canon Inc. and Canon Marketing Japan Inc. announced today that the Company will support the Games of the XXXII Olympiad and the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games (Tokyo 2020) as a Tokyo 2020 Gold Partner in the category of Still Cameras and Desktop Reprographic Hardware which include desktop printers.</p>
<p>Canon has entered an agreement with the Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee, making the Company a Tokyo 2020 Gold Partner. In this capacity, Canon will contribute to the delivery of the Games of the XXXII Olympiad and the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, which will be held in 2020 in Tokyo, and in addition, will provide support to the Japanese national Olympic and Paralympic teams competing from 2016 to 2020.</p>
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<p>Tokyo 2020 Gold Partners are positioned as the highest tier of the Tokyo 2020 domestic Sponsorship Programme. As a sponsor of Tokyo 2020, Canon products and services in the still cameras and desktop reprographic hardware categories, which include desktop printers, will be designated as Official Products of the Games.</p>
<p>Canon will provide behind-the-scenes support to members of the press covering the Games, including camera and lens maintenance services and product loans. Drawing from the Company’s experience and know-how cultivated to date, Canon will improve on-site media support for cameras during Tokyo 2020, including on-site camera service and support centers to assist the numerous journalists and sports photographers from various countries and regions across the world.</p>
<p>Canon will continue contributing to the advancement of sports through the use of Canon still cameras and desktop reprographic hardware which include desktop printers.</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>

<strong>London, UK, 18 February 2015</strong> – Canon today unveils a new addition to its HD broadcast lens range – the HJ24ex7.5B. A successor to the hugely popular HJ22ex7.6B, the lens has been updated using customer feedback and includes a number of new features, including a wider and longer focal range with enhanced image quality, as well as an improved design and user handling. A truly versatile lens, the HJ24ex7.5B is perfect for a diverse range of broadcast environments, including studio sets, live production and news gathering, thanks to the unique combination of a high quality 24x zoom – the longest zoom in this class available today¹ – an impressive 7.5-180mm wide-angle view and a lightweight, portable design.</p>
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<p><strong>Advanced optical performance, both wide and far</strong>

Created specifically for the world of TV production, the HJ24ex7.5B’s enhanced optical design allows broadcasters and producers to go both wider and closer on their shoots, with the new 24x zoom giving added freedom whilst on set or on location. Demonstrating Canon’s expertise in optical design, the lens’ 7.5-180mm focal range surpasses that of its predecessor and removes the hassle of mounting different lenses, enabling users to switch seamlessly between long distance, fast action shots, to close ups. The HJ24ex7.5B’s revised optics also produce a sharper, more refined image throughout the entire zoom range, with the quality and clarity that’s required for HD productions.</p>
<p><strong>Exceptional portability and professional performance in one</strong>

An enhanced ergonomic design and revised optical structure ensures operators can quickly and comfortably shoot on the go. The weight of the lens has been reduced down to just 1.78kg, allowing shooters to freely move around sets and locations, as well as easily keep pace with subjects. The lens has been engineered to be both lighter and better balanced than its predecessor, with an improved centre of gravity – thanks to the weight reduction and optimisation of the optical layout and body structure. The lens can also be easily handled when shoulder mounted, with access to settings easily accessible in the palm of the hand, ensuring operators don’t have to move away from the camera’s viewfinder.</p>
<p>Designed to provide the best possible performance for broadcasters, the HJ24ex7.5B features the same Digital Drive Unit found in the latest HD High-end ENG lens line-up, which enables camera operators to select repeatable zoom positions and speeds, as well as focus and iris settings as they wish. An absolute value encoder, built into the Digital Drive unit, also allows operators to quickly commence shooting without any initialisation, ideal in news gathering and sports environments. Also suited to virtual applications, the absolute value encoder improves the lens’s power consumption, helping operators to shoot for longer, as well as enabling the lens to automatically detect lens positions so the chromatic aberration compensation function on cameras works instantly.</p>
<p>The HJ24ex7.5B will be available from May 2015.</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>