SIGMA is bringing another super-telephoto zoom to their lineup. This new lens will be a 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sports, which appears to be for the mirrorless mount(s), so it could be for Sony’s E-mount, SIGMA’s L mount, and Nikon’s Z mount.

I don’t think this will be SIGMA’s first RF mount release, so don’t get your hopes up.

No specifications or pricing for the new lens have been released.

Canon has released firmware v1.5.0 for the Canon EOS-1D X Mark III. This firmware update brings Canon Log 3, simultaneous movie recording to the two card slots, VPG 400 profile, and more.

Firmware Version 1.5.0 incorporates the following enhancements and fix:

• Adds [Canon Log 3] to [Canon Log settings].
  • Support for RAW movies shot with Canon Log 3 and RAW (Light) will be available in a future version of Cinema RAW Development and in Digital Photo Professional software.
  • Support for the processing of RAW movies shot with Canon Log 3 and the application of Viewing LUT will be available in a future version of Digital Photo Professional software.
• Simultaneous movie recording on card 1 and card 2 has been added, however RAW movies and RAW(Light) movies cannot be recorded simultaneously on card 1 and card 2.
• Support for the VPG 400(Video Performance Guarantee Profile), a standard based on the CFexpress 2.0 specification, has been added.
• Fixes an issue in which there are rare instances where the shooting settings for Still Photo mode are retained when a user switches to Movie mode.

Download firmware v1.5.0 for the Canon EOS-1D X Mark III

Canon has released firmware v1.4.0 for the Canon EOS R6, the highlight of this firmware update is the addition of Canon Log 3. Canon has also added simultaneous movie recording to both memory card slots. Additionally, there are some compatibility upgrades and bug fixes.

Firmware Version 1.4.0 incorporates the following enhancements and fixes:

1. Adds [Canon Log 3] to [Canon Log settings].
2. Simultaneous movie recording on card 1 and card 2 has been added.
3. Improves operation stability when using the RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM and RF600mm F4 L IS USM.
4. Fixes an issue in which, during HDMI connection, if the camera’s screen turns off, a zebra pattern is displayed via the HDMI output.
5. Fixes an issue in which sufficient image stabilization effects may not be attained immediately after the start of shooting.

Download firmware v1.4.0 for the Canon EOS R6 now

After my previous announcement date gaffe, I decided that the next time I give everyone an announcement date, it’s actually accurate. This time, barring any unknown catastrophe, I have received confirmation from good sources that the Canon EOS R3 body will be announced in September 2021.

I do not have the exact announcement date in September, but I think we may need to be closer to September before the hype machine starts rolling.

At this time, I have no additional features or specifications to report.

Canon EOS R3 Specifications:

• 24mp (Rumored) 30.1mp (Rumored) backside illuminated image sensor
• Multi-Controller & Smart Controller
• Vari-Angle Touch Screen
• NEW accessory shoe
• Wifi 5GHz
• High speed 30fps electronic shutter with AF/AE tracking + RAW shooting at this speed
• AF down to -7.0 EV
• 8 Stops Coordinated Control IS with Optical IS and In-Body IS
• 4K Canon Log3​
• Oversampling 4K
• Internal RAW video
• Inclusion of cars and motorbikes in AF tracking technology
• RAW internal movie recording
• Speedlite shooting with electronic shutter
• The same weather sealing as the EOS-1D series
• LP-E19 Battery
• Dual card slot SD & CFExpress

Nikon Rumors is reporting that Nikon will be announcing their flagship mirrorless camera body in November or December of this year.

This looks to be above Canon’s upcoming EOS R3 in the marketplace, so the EOS R1 will be the likely competitor once Canon brings it to market late next year.

Nikon Rumors also has a bunch of rumored specifications for the upcoming camera.

Nikon Z9 Specifications (Rumored)

• Newly developed high-resolution stacked FX sensor.
• Integrated vertical grip handle
• The Z9 is described as a D6 body combined with EOS R5 imaging, α9II AF, and blackout-free EVF
• Nikon confirmed that the Z9 will be better than the D6
• 20 fps
• Multishot-mode
• 16-bit RAW option
• 8k30p, 4k120/60/30p
• New EXPEED processor designed for 8k (newly developed Imaging Pipeline Processor to broaden sensor readout emphasizing speed)
• Improved AF (Object detection AF)
• “Stunning” AF tracking (better than the D6)
• Two XQD/CFX type B memory card slots
• ISO 64 – 25,600, Hi1, Hi2
• Improved noise levels and specifically significantly better dynamic range
• High resolution, blackout-free EVF: probably 5.76 MP or maybe even 9k MP viewfinder, 120 Hz refresh rate (the resolution can be reduced to increase the refresh rate)
• New user interface (no second LCD screen on the back like the D6)
• New battery: Nikon EN-EL18x
• Gbit LAN, USB-C, WiFi, GPS
• Price: $6,000 – $7,000

As we all know, a lot of RF mount lenses have been hard to come by for quite some time. Most of these issues are obviously attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic and all of the supply chain issues that are still ongoing across many industries.

From Canon Japan

We have received more orders than expected for each of the following products, and it will take some time before delivery.

We thank you for your many orders and apologize for any inconvenience caused to our customers.

• Canon RF 14-35mm f/4L IS USM
• Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM
• Canon RF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM Macro
• Canon RF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM
• Canon RF 600mm f/4L IS USM
• Ring-type tripod mount E (B)

Most of the retailers I have spoken to have been told not to expect inventory numbers to rise until at least mid-August. The unreleased lenses will ship as scheduled in very limited quantities, so if you have preorders in, there’s still a chance that you’ll get your lens on time.

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Along with the firmware update for the Canon Cinema EOS C70, Canon has also released new firmware for the Canon EF-EOS R 0.71x Mount Adapter.

Firmware Version 1.2.0 adds full function support for these 7 lenses when used with the EOS C70.

1. EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
2. EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM
3. EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
4. EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
5. EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM
6. EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM
7. EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM

Download firmware v1.2.0 for the EF-RF 0.71x mount adapter

Last year we received the first reports of a videographer focus EOS R5 camera named the Canon EOS R5c. I have now received multiple confirmations that such a camera is in the pipeline.

The announcement and release date have apparently been pushed back to Q1 of 2022. Originally we were told that an announcement around NAB in October was possible, but it looks like it has been pushed back. I do think Canon would like products announced and shipping within 60 days of the announcement.

What do we know about the Canon EOS R5c?

It’s an EOS R5 with active cooling, a slightly different form factor, and more codecs for video recording. The camera will also come with a full-size HDMI port.

Keep in mind that most of the specifications from the Canon EOS R5 will carry over to the Canon EOS R5c.

Yongnuo has announced the autofocus YN RF 85mm f/1.8R DF DSM lens. This also appears to be the first third-party lens with a control ring. You can select between manual focus or control ring functions with a switch on the side of the lens.

You can check out all of the known RF mount lenses here. Let me know if there are any lenses missing.

About the YN RF 85mm f/1.8R DF DSM

Small body, lightweight

This product is designed for RF mount mirrorless camera，the maximum diameter and length of the lens is about 67×88mm, and the net weight is only about 380g. The lightweight design is good for long-term handhold shooting and video recording.

Equipped with a control ring, supports silent operation

Users can assign common functions such as aperture, shutter speed, ISO sensitivity, etc. to the control ring according to their needs. Rotating the control ring can quickly adjust the corresponding parameters, greatly improving operation convenience creative efficiency.

The lens is also designed with a “Click” switch: After Click is turned on, turning the control ring will have a clear sense of gear and a “click” sound; When the Click is turned off, turning the control ring will not make any noise, which is helpful during video recording.

Note: The control ring and manual focus ring are integrated designs, please set the switch to the corresponding position when using.

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