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Canon EOS 1100D/Rebel T3

CanonScoop (CanonScoop) — Tue, 8 Oct 2013 02:48:00 -0700

Canon EOS 1100D/Rebel T3 the one of the best Canon DSLRs. Now this Model has the beauty price about £300/US$400/AU$400 (with 18-55mm kit lens). Canon EOS 1100D/Rebel T3 can take the pictures with 12.2 MP quality, recording video Full HD 720p.

Launched in early 2011 as a successor to the 1000D, the Canon 1100D raised the game for entry-level Canon DSLRs, ushering in video shooting, a higher resolution image sensor, a later generation Digic 4 image processor capable of producing 14-bit colour depth raw files, and a larger LCD. The 1100D even boasts iFCL (intelligent Focus Colour Luminance) metering, first introduced on the 7D.

However, the camera has been on sale for a long time, and the features and specifications that made the Canon 1100D look so impressive for a beginner's DSLR back then now seem rather pedestrian. Sure, you get video shooting, but it's only 720p, whereas all other current Canon DSLRs deliver Full HD 1080p video. Similarly, with all the other EOS DSLRs offering at least 18MP image sensors, its 12.2MP sensor is lacking in resolution. And while the LCD is bigger than that on the 1000D, it's only a 2.7-inch screen with a low resolution.

Another improvement over the 1000D is that, as on the 100D and 600D, there's a nine-point autofocus system, with one cross-type point at the centre - this resolves detail in both the horizontal and vertical planes, enabling greater accuracy, especially with targets that are tricky to lock on to. However, the centre AF points on the 100D and 600D enable greater sensitivity when used with lenses that have an aperture of f/2.8 or wider, whereas the 1100D is limited to f/5.6; in practical terms, it struggles to autofocus in very dull lighting, even at wide-aperture lens.

One of the 1100D's big plus points is that it's simple to use, even for complete beginners. However, it looks a bit of a poor relation in comparison to Canon's newer models.

Some sample images which were taken by Canon 1100D:

30secs at f/8, ISO 200

1.3secs at f/16, ISO 100

30secs at f/11, ISO 100

0.8secs at f/11, ISO 100

1/50sec at f/16, ISO 100

Read more and watch more Canon 1100D sample pictutes, please visit Techradar.

True Tone iPhone 5S: Something you should know

CanonScoop (CanonScoop) — Wed, 25 Sep 2013 21:59:00 -0700

What’s the True Tone – the flash of camera on iPhone 5S can do for helping you create the better photos?

In case you haven’t already heard, Apple has announced a pair of new mobile phones. The iPhone 5S is an updated iPhone 5 with an improved processor, fingerprint scanner and better camera. The other new model is the colourful plastic-backed iPhone 5C, which at £469 might not be quite the “budget” option some people expected.

What’s different about the iPhone 5S’s camera? Since the iPhone 5 of 2012, Apple has enlarged the imaging sensor and increased the sensitivity, while keeping the pixel count the same at 8 megapixels. They have also widened the aperture from f/2.4 to f/2.2. This all means the 5S’s sensor can collect a third more light than the 5.

As well as these marginal improvements to the specs, the LED “flash” has been replaced with a new one, which the company is calling “True Tone”. But what does this mean?

“The new True Tone flash gives the iSight camera capabilities that are a first for any smartphone,” Apple claims. “It’s made up of two LEDs, one white and one amber. But they don’t simply fire in tandem. When you take a picture with the flash enabled, the iSight camera uses software algorithms to assess the colour temperature of the scene. That allows iPhone 5s to determine just the right percentage and intensity of white light vs. amber light you need — using over 1,000 unique combinations.”

In the industry, that’s known as a bi-colour LED array. In this case, a very small 1 by 2 matrix with just one diode of each colour. “A dual LED flash on a smartphone is ahead of its time,” says Apple. The colour temperature adjustment works in both stills and video capture modes and is entirely automatic. It’s not clear if the user will ever be able to configure it manually.

As you can see from Apple’s photo comparison, the True Tone colours are indeed better. But from past evaluations of cameraphone add-ons such as the Photojojo Pocket Spotlight, the issue with iPhones (and other phones) seems to be not so much the colour of the LED but its brightness and the competence of the camera app’s automatic white balance feature. Compact cameras have much brighter xenon flashes and don’t seem to encounter the same problems that LED-toting cameraphones do.

Some third-party accessory manufacturers, such as Nova, are unperturbed by the iPhone 5S’s new illuminator, arguing that however much better the on-board flash turns out to be, it is still no substitute for a movable external flash for creative photography.

But then Apple does not seem to have enthusiasts and professionals in mind when it comes to bringing improvements to its so-called iSight technologies. “It simply makes more sense to teach iPhone how to take a great picture rather than teach people how to be expert photographers,” reads the manufacturer’s product page.

This statement hasn’t sat well with all photographers. “Unless the new iPhone has wings and can move autonomously, this is a marketing claim that makes no sense,” argues Tim Haringa.

But J L Williams, a regular Lighting Rumours reader, says: “Not everyone wants to invest the time needed to become an expert photographer… but most of those non-experts still want to take pictures, and the rest of us are still going to have to look at those pictures. The better the pictures a non-expert can take, the fewer crappy pictures I’ll have to see.”

The iPhone 5S starts at £549 and is available in black, “space grey” or gold finishes. Another high-end cameraphone, the Nokia Lumia 1020, will be released in the UK tomorrow and the super-powerful Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is also on its way. Which would you pick?

From lightingrumours.com

King Pro for Canon: Increasing your picture’s pixel

CanonScoop (CanonScoop) — Wed, 25 Sep 2013 21:39:00 -0700

Maybe you must take the photos with lack of lighting. So, you will need the solution for increasing the lighting where you take the photos. I think the King Pro (for Canon) is the good solution for you.

Below is the specifications of this equipment:

2.4GHz frequency
300 metre range
Inbuilt LCD screen
Max sync speed – 1/8000s
Three Groups – A/B/C
Supports ETTL II and Manual modes
15 fixed channels and 1 automatic channel
Hot shoe pass-through
Dedicated test button
PC Sync and USB Ports

King receiver compatible with Canon EOS flash 600EX-RT,580EX II, 580EX, 430EX II, 430EX, 320EX II, 270EX II, 220EX II Flash, Aftermarket flash Metz, Sigma, Sunpak, Nissin, Studio and outdoor flash.
Support external flash control in camera menu:CANON EOS 650D 600D,1100D, 550D, 500D, 450D, 1000D,CANON EOS Rebel T4i,T3i, T3, T2i,T1i,XSi,XS,CANON EOS 7D, 6D,60D, 50D, 40D,CANON EOS 5D Mark II,5D Mark III, 1D Mark III, 1D Mark IV, 1Ds Mark III. This function can be controlled the flash directly from camera menu.
Support camera external flash control flashgun: Canon 600EX-RT,580EX II, 430EX II, 320EX, 270EX,Metz AF-48, AF-50, AF-58
Using non compatible with menu setting camera model as below: 1. Canon 10D, 20D, 30D, 5D, 300D, 1D, 1D Mark II;2. Above camera model do not have external flash function setting in camera menu; you can only set the channel and group on transmitter.

They’re available for $149.99 on Amazon.

New Canon Big Megapixel and Medium Format Rumors

CanonScoop (CanonScoop) — Wed, 25 Sep 2013 00:48:00 -0700

After a while a new rumor about the mighty Canon big megapixel camera. Rumors say that the 44.7MP camera is undergoing field testing.

However, it appears that when used in 4k mode the batteries are draining way to fast. Canon is therefore still working on the sensor development and the software of the camera. The big MP camera could be announced (development announcement) late 2013 or beginning of 2014.

Another rumor concerns Canon’s plans to step into the medium format segment, and it appears Canon is serious about that. Canon could announce a medium format camera at next Photokina, availability will hardly be before 2015. Canon’s medium format strategy could imply an alliance with an already consolidated manufacturer, a joint venture so to speak.

Take all this with a grain of salt. There have been other big megapixel rumors in the past and so far they were either wrong (concerning the announcement) or very vague (concerning features). The MF rumor is pretty recent, and it sounds plausible that Canon would like to step into this market.

[via CR]

Canon UK Launches Canon Student Network for Aspiring Photographers

CanonScoop (CanonScoop) — Wed, 25 Sep 2013 00:25:00 -0700

Canon UK press release:

Canon launches the Student Network to help students take their next step with imaging

United Kingdom, Republic Of Ireland, 23rd September 2013 – Canon today unveils a new program to help engage students in the world of photography. The Canon Student Network (CSN) is designed to help aspiring photographers studying photography or equivalent courses to take their next step with imaging and further develop their love of photography along with real world business advice.

The initial phase of the programme, which launches today, rolls out to 11 universities across the UK and Ireland and provides tailored experiences, opportunities and offers to help the students develop, as their course progresses.

The opportunities for students include experience events to find out what it is like to be a professional photographer such as “Shoot the Show” at London Fashion Week. There will also be events for those interested in most types of photography including sports, wildlife, portrait and wedding.

Education including tips, tricks and business advice from noted professional photographers via seminars around the country and online are also available along with unique offers. There is the opportunity to network with prospective companies and agencies to help establish contacts suitable for a working life in photography once they complete the course.

A headline photo competition, where the winner will have the opportunity to have their photo used as the main image within a major Canon campaign including print, outdoor and online advertising as well as in store, is a huge opportunity for any budding photographer.

The opportunities, benefits and training compliment and progress with the courses the students are studying. As the programme has been developed in partnership with the universities, it ensures the programme will be of benefit to the course work set and future employment prospects of the students.

Access is easy and free for eligible students. Those in first year simply need to be studying photography or equivalent course, within one of the initial 11 roll out universities and sign up to the free Project 1709 – Canon’s beta online imaging management system. Students in their second year will also be required to own a current Canon DSLR and lens. A course for students in their third year will be rolled out in the next academic year, there will be no extra requirement for students in order to join.

To sign up students need to register on http://www.canonstudentnetwork.co.uk/.

The New York Film Academy: What did that guys talking about?

CanonScoop (CanonScoop) — Fri, 21 Jun 2013 01:56:00 -0700

Founded in 1992, the N.Y.F.A has grown to become one of the largest independent arts academies offering hand-on, degree (BFA, MFA) and certificate programs in locations around the world. The N.Y.F.A offers instruction in Filmmaking, Producing, Screenwriting, Digital Filmmaking, Computer Animation, and Film Acting Programs at various locations throughout the world.

We are proud of our long-term partnerships with global brands like Universal Studios, Harvard University, the Walt Disney Company, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art and to have educated the sons and daughters of Hollywood luminaries like Steven Spielberg, Al Pacino, Robert Downey Jr., Jamie Foxx, Jodie Foster, Kevin Kline, Pierce Brosnan, Susan Sarandon, and others.

The N.Y.F.A is licensed by the New York State Department of Education.

The Business Owner: Jerry S - Director of New York Film Academy

Below is some reviews of yelp.com members, the site was founded in 2004 to help people find great local businesses like dentists, hair stylists and mechanics:

S S

I completed a 5 week digital film making class in 2002. I felt it was a strong basis for learning things that I was interested in. It was very focused, classes were not too large and the teachers were excellent. I see all the different programs they offer now and I am jealous that they were not around when I was younger. I had a positive amazing experience and have had a lucrative career from working in TV news stations, to now working for the State of NY.

Alex

I enrolled in the 1 year filmmaking program with absolutely ZERO experience in all technical aspects of filmmaking. I had also already previously graduated from Purdue university so I understood the "college game." This school differs then most in that it is 80% handheld. The first semester you are shooting a short every weekend, along with working on numerous others. They throw the workload on you fast and often, but I don't know a better way to learn, then learn by doing. Where NYFA loses out is that it isn't a "standard" university.

As far as the staff and professors, I could not be more pleased. Of course with any industry you get some who may not be as great as the others, but I have learned more then I ever expected to learn.

The price may seem high but compared to the "standard" universities, NYU, UCLA, ect. The experience you have, the people you meet, and the films you make are well worth the bill.

Jake G

I don't usually like to pooh pooh on anyone, but I wish that I had been given this heads-up before wasting so much of my money.

I completed the one year screenwriting course at the NYFA in New York. What a disgracefully run institution. Classrooms were constantly double-booked. We'd sit and waste class time (which in this case was literally money$) while the teacher found us another classroom.

And the teacher's were of varied ability and intelligence. The department head was smart and well versed in the industry. However, some of the teachers seemed under-qualified, and their screenplays were sometimes unbelievably awful.

To echo a common complaint among my fellow alumni, NYFA did not prepare us to work in the industry beyond repeating the mantra, "enter contests!" This is mostly because unlike the professors teaching Masters Degree programs who want to pass along their knowledge and experience, most of the teachers here are just trying to make money while they try to break into the industry themselves.

The bottom line is that NYFA spends your money on advertising and polishing their facade. However once they have your money and you step inside, you feel like you just sat into a Ferrari, only to find that It doesn't have an engine.

Sorry, but that is the honest opinion and experience that I shared with my classmates.

What's do you want to know about New York Film Academy more? Let's visit their site: www.nyfa.edu

"The New York Film Academy was founded on the philosophy that "learning by doing"combined with best industry practices is more valuable than years of theoretical study for filmmakers and actors. This educational model allows students to achieve more in less time than at all other film or acting schools in the world.

The New York Film Academy offers One-year programs in Filmmaking, Acting for Film, Producing, Screenwriting, 3D Animation, Cinematography, Broadcast Journalism, Digital Photography and Game Design; as well as an Accelerated Three-year Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree programs in Filmmaking, Acting, 3D Animation and Game Design. Our school also offers a two-year Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degrees in Filmmaking, Acting for Film, Screenwriting, Producing, Cinematography, Documentary, Game Design and Digital Photography, and two-year Associate of Fine Arts (AFA) degrees in Filmmaking, Acting for Film, Producing, Screenwriting and Game Design at our Los Angeles campus. Each program is structured for students who want intensive training from award winning faculty using professional facilities and equipment starting their first day of classes; better preparing them for a career in the motion picture and entertainment industries. In the first year of any of our filmmaking programs each student will write, shoot, direct and edit 8 films and work as crew of 28 more! Register in any of our world-class programs and get the experience you need to excel in your field." - Introducing on N.Y.F.A

Canon EOS 1D X Reviewed by Fred Miranda

CanonScoop (CanonScoop) — Fri, 21 Jun 2013 01:34:00 -0700

I am a landscape photographer at heart, and I usually shoot exclusively with Canon. Naturally, when I heard the news that they were introducing a new full frame camera - the Canon EOS 1D X, I was intrigued. This was branded to be a their "flagship camera", it was destined to command the ever expanding fleet of Canon SLRs. Would all 18MP of this 1D X be enough for me and other professionals to embrace it and let go of our good ol'gear that we had learned to love?

I decided to put it to the test and explore the pros and cons when comparing the Canon 1D X to the Canon 5D Mark III, and its predecessor the Canon 1D Mark IV. The company is confident that the new autofocus system and improvements in image quality will persuade photographers to upgrade from their 1Ds Mark III and 1D Mark IV bodies. But, convincing me to part with the value of a 1.3x crop factor and the ability to autofocus at f/8*, will be a challenge. Then, there are the 1Ds Mark III users who might mourn the loss of 3 million precious pixels - even if it is counterbalanced with less noise and higher image quality.

I couldn't wait to see what this new camera could do. As soon as I had my hands on it, I wanted to push the limits of the new AF system, metering and custom options. But, since I was just borrowing the camera and had limited time and access, I had to stay close to home (Southern California). Thoughts were racing through my mind, what would I shoot with this new gem? Like many, I enjoy sports photography, but I didn't have access to shoot a pro-game in the next few days. Plus, wouldn't it be better to leave sports to the pros to explore? Then it came to me...why not expand on my passion for wildlife photography? And so, it was decided. Armed with my best hiking boots and a camouflage sleeve on my lens, my quest began. Off I went into the wild, ready to sneak a peak at birds in flight, and any other little critters or wild animals I could come across.

Canon EOS 1D X 400mm f/2.8L IS II + 1.4x III extender f/4 1/2000 ISO 400

Wrapping my hands around this new camera I thought to myself, this is one rugged piece of equipment. Following the lineage of it's predecessors, the Canon EOS-1 series, it features a magnesium alloy body frame and is ready to stand up to some heavy duty pro-use. Although the new Canon 1D X is about a half pound heavier - the difference seemed minor and I hardly noticed it when shooting in the field. It's a bit taller than the Canon 1D Mark IV, and has a beefier grip with a more solid hold. I noticed improvements were made to the vertical grip which now feels more natural and comfortable. A multi-controller for vertical shooting was also added, this features is sure to put a smile on many faces. Plus, there's a new charger (LC-E4N) and a more powerful battery (LP-E4N) - both will work on previous 1D bodies.

Canon EOS 1D X main features:

Full Frame 18-megapixel CMOS image sensor
61-point AF with up to 41 cross-type AF points
New mechanical shutter rated up to 400,000 cycles
New intelligent EOS iTR AF Tracking and Recognition options
Zone, Spot and AF Expansion Focusing modes
DUAL "DIGIC 5+" processors plus DIGIC 4 processor dedicated to AE functions
12fps shooting with AF (JPEG and RAW) or 14fps super High Speed continuous with no AF (JPEG only)
ISO 100 to 51,200 as standard, ISO 50 to 204,800 with expansion
100,000-pixel RGB AE sensor with dedicated processor
+/- 5 Stop Exposure Compensation
55ms shutter lag, 36ms via 'Shortened Release Lag' Custom Function
Viewfinder blackout at 60ms
Full HD Movie shooting with ALL-I or IPB compression
30min clip length in Full HD Movie
Timecode setting for HD Movie shooting
Transparent LCD viewfinder with new focusing screen (100% frame coverage, .76x magnification, 20mm eye-point)
3.2" 1.04 million pixel Clear View II LCD Screen
2nd Gen EOS Integrated Cleaning System (EICS)
Dual CF Card slots
Silent control touch-pad area

Standing as still as statue, I did my best not to frighten away the Egret I was watching. While handholding a new 500mm lens on the 1D X, I was curious to find out if pulling the trigger on 12 frames per second, would scare him off. Surprisingly, the sweet clicking sound faded away into the landscape and it was quieter than what I was used to with the 1D Mark IV (10 frames per second). Mother nature shouted out to me, as my Egret swooped up a fish! I stopped to glance into the ultra bright viewfinder and was happy to see the full frame image I was hoping for staring back at me.

Canon EOS 1D X 500mm f/4L IS II + 1.4x III extender f/5.6 1/1000 ISO 160

Canon's Clear View II technology delivers greater visibility to the 3.2" TFT LCD screen. It has an anti-reflective construction with 1.04 million dots. The screen is sharp, bright and easy to see outdoors - even when the sun hits it. With a 400,000 shutter cycle the shutter durability is now rated at 100,000 cycles more than the 1D Mark IV.

Canon EOS 1D X 400mm f/2.8L IS II + 1.4x III extender f/4 1/2000 ISO 200

Full Frame and FPS

After a long wait, professional sport shooters and photojournalists are finally getting the full-frame and high frames per second (FPS) camera they've hungered for. For the past 10 years we used a crop sensor in order to achieve a high number of FPS. The first full frame Canon SLR was released in 2002 but three FPS was inefficient for action photography. Subsequent full-frame models did not significantly improve FPS either, and left much to be desired.

New technology allows Canon to deliver full frame and FPS without sacrificing too much resolution. They've improved performance, making the new 1D X more responsive and reliable. Capturing full frame RAW files at 12 FPS instead of 10 FPS, may not seem like much, but it could be just the edge you need when striving for that perfect shot. With a new 61-point autofocus system and a 100,000-pixel RGB metering system to top things off - it's sure to satisfy.

Canon EOS 1D X 500mm f/4L IS II f/4 1/800 ISO 640

Autofocus (AF):

Forget previous versions, the new 1D X has just raised the bar in autofocus technology. Leading the way with a highly advanced 61-point high density Reticular AF, Canon has designed something to brag about. It reacts to sudden stops and starts on a dime, which is something sports and wildlife photographers will appreciate. There are also a number of dedicated AF modes which are optimized to capture anything from a static subject to an unpredictable moving one. Plus, it has remarkable shooting sensitivity in low light situations.

The 1D X has enhanced and greatly improved tracking capability. The main difference between it and the 5D Mark III, which shares the same 61-point AF system, involves the metering system. There is a new 100,000-pixel RGB metering system in the Canon EOS 1D X that can be used with Automatic AF point selection to assist when tracking subjects around the AF area. It calculates exposure better than anything I have ever seen, even under mixed lighting conditions. Canon calls this an "Intelligent Tracking and Recognition" system (EOS iTR). They designed a separate, independent DIGIC 4 processor, dedicated strictly to calculate metering in order to bring this to life. When enabled, EOS iTR does a phenomenal job detecting face and color when tracking the subject.

Canon 500mm f/4L IS II f/4 1/3200 ISO 400

The new AF system is able to quickly lock on focus in one shot AF mode, even in extreme low light conditions. There is noticeable improvement from the Mark IV. The low light AF sensitivity at EV -2 makes a great deal of difference in the real world. I was able to focus in very low light (moon lit subjects) with the new 1D-X when using a fast lens and the dual cross central 5 AF points. In comparison, this was not possible with the Mark IV, even when using the center point. It fails to lock on high contrast subjects in very low light, therefore making it necessary to use contrast-detection AF Live View instead.

When shooting with the 500mm f/4L IS II, there was access to 21 Cross-type AF points even when adding the 1.4x III extender. But, from the lenses I tested- only the fast 400mm f/2.8L IS II allowed me to use the new high precision diagonal cross-type layout (dual cross / central five AF points). With the 500mm f/4L IS II, I was able to use high precision AF points away from the center. To the left and right of the center stack of AF points there was a smaller group of 20 AF points in each (four rows across, five points top-to-bottom). In these groups, the middle two vertical rows had a horizontal line sensor that provide superior high-precision.

Here is a graph showing the AF points and their precision when using popular wildlife f/4 lenses like the new 500mm f/4L IS II or 600mm f/4L IS II.

When adding the 1.4x III extender (on the example lenses above), you will loose the f/4 (vertical-line focusing) + f/5.6 (horizontal-line focusing) cross-type AF as shown below:

The final graph shows an example using the most popular sports lenses Canon produces: The 400mm f/2.8L IS II and 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II. Because of the fast f/2.8 aperture, these lenses take advantage of all precision points available on the new 61-point AF system.

I noticed that in servo mode, the 1D X takes about the same time as the Mark IV to lock on low contrast subjects in low light. But, focus accuracy was better with the 1D X. Also noticeable is the 1D X's ability to quickly lock focus in extreme defocused subjects.

Servo Mode:

One indication that Canon built the 1D X with the Sport Photographer in mind is the use of "Olympic sports" icons to illustrate several tweaks to the servo algorithms, aka "Case". These pre-sets grant the ability to tweak the AF servo code to work more specifically for your subject type and conditions.

Even though tracking sensitivity was available on the previous Mark IV, the 1D X now expands on this feature by adding two new settings which allow you to finely tune the acceleration and deceleration and speed of the AF pt auto switching. My tests demonstrate an improvement from the 1D Mark IV because of the improved servo algorithms and user customizations. I was able to increase the number of keepers when tracking fast birds in difficult conditions with a busy background, thanks to a number of AF Servo "Cases" provided.

When capturing images of birds in flight, I found that two of the pre-set AF cases were most effective. Case 4 and 6. My default setting is Case 4 and works well in all conditions whether the birds are flying laterally or towards the camera. I also like to fine-tune Case 4, by adjust the tracking setting to -1. This gives me just enough lag time to keep the focus where I want it. However, if a smaller bird is rapidly approaching I will change accel./decel. to +2.

When shooting against a clear background my 61-point AF expansion with face recognition, is enabled. But, my default AF setting will be a single focusing point along with four or eight surrounding points depending on the background. For a small perched bird that I anticipate tracking as it takes off latterly into the frame, I switch to Case 6. With a solid background, I like to capture these rapid birds by predicting their flight - using the 61-point Automatic selection AF mode. I start by focusing on its head and then let the camera automatically switch between the 61 points to track the bird as it speeds into the frame.

I like using Zone AF when birds are coming towards the camera. Zone AF switches focusing points giving priority to the nearest subject element (birds head). I was able to get a great number of keepers by quickly switching to this mode.

Here is a tip on how to do this very quickly without loosing the bird:

Go to camera "Operation" (C.Fn5)

Select Custom Controls

Select "DOF preview button"

Select "Switch to registered AF func." and click on the "INFO" button

There you can register a custom AF function like Zone AF among other tracking settings.

Press "Menu" and then the "Set" button.

You have successfully registered a custom AF function to the DOF preview button. (In this case Zone AF)

When shooting BIF using Single-point AF with expansion you can quickly switch to Zone AF while still tracking the bird for those occasions when the bird changes direction and starts to fly towards the camera. Alternatively you could use the "M-Fn2" button for this purpose.

The right camera for Wildlife Photography?

Many wildlife photographers may be wondering if they should upgrade to the new 1D X.

It's 61-point AF system is definitely a pull in that direction. If you can get close to your subject and you are working with a long lens, than this could be the camera for you. Especially since you will get cleaner shots when shooting in low light.

Some may argue that the 1D X inability to autofocus at f/8 is a big drawback*. After all, being able to auto focus at f/8 with accuracy, using the center point, has always been a major advantage of the EOS 1 Pro SLR since the 1D introduction. If you do decide to get the new camera, popular lenses like the 400mm f/5.6L and 800mm f/5.6L will not autofocus with the 1.4x extender. Also, bread and butter super-telephotos lenses like the 500mm and 600mm f/4L, when coupled with the 2x extender, will not autofocus either.

*Update: Canon released Firmware v1.1.1 which enables the Canon EOS 1D X to autofocus at f/8.

When not focal-length limited, wildlife shooters will get superior image quality, especially when shooting in low light. In situations where your subject fills the full frame, the 1D X makes a lot of sense and could be the best tool currently available. But if you find yourself reach limited and substantial crop is applied in post-production, then the 1D X superior image quality takes a hit.

Keep in mind that with the 1D X you are going to be maxed out at 800mm. If you upgrade to this camera you might have to get closer to your subject in order to avoid too much cropping. For example, bird photographers currently shooting with a 1D Mark IV and the EF 800mm f/5.6L IS lens are able to take advantage of the 1.3x multiplier and the ability to shoot at f/8 - giving them a maximum reach of 1450mm when adding the 1.4x extender. That's a big difference in focal length that they will have to give up with the 1D X. Although 800mm is as super-telephoto as it gets, it just might not be enough for many experienced wildlife and bird photographers.

The 1D Mk IV's sensor has a pixel density advantage of 22% compared to the 1D X's full frame sensor. In essence, when using the same lens and cropping the 1D X file to match the 1D Mark IV's field of view, you end up with only about 10MP to work with.

At first glance when comparing RAW images from both cameras at the pixel level without any cropping or normalization, it seems like the 1D X files are cleaner. However, if the 1D X image is cropped so that it produces the same field of view as a full sized image from the 1D Mark IV and then interpolated to 16MP, the differences in noise are not so dramatic anymore. (See high ISO tests on page 2)

One solution for wildlife shooters considering the EOS 1D X is to upgrade their lenses to compensate for the loss of reach. It's an expensive proposition, but it will yield better image quality. And, there's always the option of carrying an extra crop body like the Canon 7D or 1D Mark IV, when focal length restricted.

Read the original article on fredmiranda.com/1dx-review/

Digital Holga Lens (Canon DSLRs)

CanonScoop (CanonScoop) — Sun, 3 Feb 2013 20:26:00 -0800

Lomos and Holgas are all the rage now, as digital photography advances ever forward and all users want is to ironically go back to the retro-age. To be fair, I’ve become quite the Lomo and film addict myself since I joined The Phoblographer. Our friends at Photojojo wanted to hook us up with both the luxuries of digital shooting as well as the iconic image results of a Holga camera. The solution: the Digital Holga Lens. Nothing more than the same Holga lens you’d find on the classic plastic camera, the Digital Holga lens lets you mount it on to your Canon or Nikon DSLR for the same lo-fi effect.

Pros and Cons

Pros

It’s a Holga lens for your DSLR for crying out loud!

Nothing extra, literally plug-and-play

Super cheap at $30 and fun to shoot with

Cons

No electronic anything, duh.

The focus ring is strangely difficult to turn (more so than you’d expect)

If it’s your first Holga, focusing will take time to get use to

Gear Used

Canon T3i and Holga Lens

Tech Specs

Via HolgaDirect

Effective Focal Length: 60mm (120 Medium Format – apply crop ratio as per your SLR)
Aperture: Fixed f/8
Focus: Manual Zone Focus
Lens Type: Plastic
Dimensions: 38x57mm
Weight: 38g

Ergonomics

As I said, the digital version is no different from the one you’d find on the plastic camera except with a Canon or Nikon mount. It is completely plastic, making for an extremely lightweight lens and about half the size of my 50mm f/1.8 lens. If you’ve got larger hands, you’ll find it annoying to adjust anything since the length is so short, but the results are worth it.

The plastic grooves helps with focusing once you’ve gotten a hang of the focus range for each of the icons. The focus ring itself is really tightly set and can be hard to turn right out of the box, as if there’s glue underneath the ring. I found that to be less of a problem after continuously using it for a while.

Build Quality

The body and mount are both plastic molded into the shape of a Canon mount. Mounting is fairly straight-forward as you match the white line on the lens with the one on your camera body and after taking it out for multiple photo walks, I haven’t found any problem with it falling off or coming loose. An annoying issue I had with mounting it was that there are two identical white lines on the lens, one that indicates the focus while the other is to match with your camera body. Why not change the shape or color of one of the lines to make things easier?

Auto Focus/Focusing

Autofocusing? Pfft. Good joke, sir. You will find only manual focusing here, just like the real thing. The focusing is done with the focusing ring and labeled by four different icons: a single person one, a three person one, a large “family” cluster one, and a mountain one. As you can imagine, the single person is for closer subjects while the mountain icon is for landscape photos.

Giving it to you in numbers, the single person is for subjects around 3ft away from you, the next icon is for around 4-6ft, the group icon is for 8-10ft, and the mountain represents infinity or 18ft+ away. The best way would be to experiment with your lens through shooting to get a clear sense of the focus ranges. Best part, you can check your images right after you release the shutter button!

Ease of Use

The Holga lens lacks the modern features such as autofocusing and aperture control, but once you get a hang of the focusing range and have sufficient lighting, you’ll be shooting pinhole images in no time, especially since you have the luxury of ISO, shutter speed, and exposure settings that the traditional Holga shooters don’t. Personally, I found this to be the major reason why anyone would go for the Digital Holga lens instead of the actual camera–along with the instant gratification of seeing what you shot of course.

It’s a fun lens to have to play around and anybody with a DSLR could use it without much but the basic knowledge of photography. In my case, due to my Canon T3i’s 1.6x crop ratio, the 60mm lens had an effective 96mm focal length. This forced me to move around much more than I would have liked to get the same shot I would have with an actual Holga camera.

The fixed f/8 aperture is pretty much standard of Holga. For anyone who haven’t experimented with a Holga lens before; make sure you have plenty of light. I would much rather have to bring down the exposure than shoot at a less than comfortable shutter speed. Also, make sure to keep your ISO fairly high, even when you think you have enough light. Personally, I found myself staying around ISO 400-800 range.

Image Quality

Sharpness

In just about every situation, you will find soft edges due to the plastic nature of the lens. The image’s center is usually where you’ll want your subject since the further you drift towards the edges, the softer it gets.

Color Fringing

In high contrast areas as well as where the sun hits the subject, you’ll notice the purple fringing. I chose to leave it in the sample images to show how the lens performed without any post-processing help but if you wanted, a lot of the color fringing can be quickly fixed.

Distortion

You’ll notice distortion happening along the edges of your images, as well as heavy vignetting. The vignetting did lighten up when there was more light available but overall, there’s no escaping it.

I have included sample images below for your viewing pleasure. To give you the pure Holga experience, none of the sample photos were overly-edited aside from cropping and an exposure boost when appropriate.

Conclusions

I had a blast using the Holga Digital lens and having the ability to use my modern DSLR to shoot lo-fi Holga photos, or as close as you’ll get to the real thing. Without having to worry about properly exposing, faulty shutters, or extreme light leaks that are common with the Holga camera, I was free to continuously burst as much as I wanted. The unpredictable results of each shot was fun and interesting to see. All of the quirks in the images, such as vignetting, CA, and even lens flare makes up the “Holga experience,” which I didn’t really mind once I got over myself and stopped hunting for the perfect photo every time. I’d recommend grabbing one of these if you want Holga images without the Holga hassle and for $30, you really can’t go wrong.

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Canon plots growth in LFP business with resellers

CanonScoop (CanonScoop) — Sun, 3 Feb 2013 20:07:00 -0800

Canon Middle East, a leader in imaging solutions, provided over 100 regional channel partners and resellers the unique opportunity to gain insight into market trends and new channel strategies for the company's large format printer (LFP) segment.

In addition to understanding how Canon responded to market changes, the robust reseller community also experienced first-hand the innovative print technology of over seven new LFP models at the annual regional reseller seminar held recently in Dubai.

Canon Middle East to introduce new Partner Programme to support reseller community.

"Over the years, we have built a solid foundation with our partners. We wanted to further engage with the robust reseller community in the region in a way that existing and potential channel partners will experience and understand the immense profitable business opportunities that lies ahead with Canon. By joining forces with the reseller community, we can further leverage our combined expertise and acknowledged leadership in imaging and business solutions to take advantage of this growth opportunity and create a viable business proposition," said Hendrik Verbrugghe, Marketing Director, Canon Middle East.

During the reseller event, Canon announced its upcoming Canon Partner Programme it intends to launch in the region later this year.

"Canon's partners are an extension of the company and as such are provided with an equal level of support. Canon Middle East understands what its partners want to achieve for their business: namely profitability and supplier support through training. The upcoming Canon Partner Programme demonstrates the heavy investment we are putting into channel development," added Verbrugghe.

Canon aims to strengthen its existing presence in the large format printing industry through the introduction of new technologies targeting a variety of markets and verticals. Over seven new products within the imagePROGRAF range introduced to the reseller community can assist the region's printers in leveraging the untapped potential of the Graphics and Computer Aided Design (CAD) industry.

"Canon's environment friendly LFP range can save businesses money, produce high quality outputs at very high speeds and provide the best total cost of ownership for customers. Building on our strong heritage and expertise in the sector, Canon has, and will continue to be committed to the large-format printing market in the Middle East," concluded Verbrugghe.

ameinfo.com

New Canon camera a winner

CanonScoop (CanonScoop) — Sun, 3 Feb 2013 20:01:00 -0800

Canon has made some of the great cameras of our time. The new EOS M isn't one of them. The $800 EOS M is a rare miss from a company that dominates digital photography, consistently ranking No. 1 in market share year after year.

But Canon's EOS 6D, a full-frame digital SLR, is terrific and a great addition for any Canon photographer.

Canon's EOS 6D, a full-frame digital SLR, is a great addition for any Canon photographer. / Product image provided by Canon

First up, the M. It is Canon's answer to similar high-end compact cameras from Sony, Panasonic, Olympus and Samsung. It's a small, so-called mirrorless camera that's sharper than a point-and-shoot and easier to tote than a large digital SLR.

The M, released in late 2012 and just now made available for review, is slightly larger than Canon's popular PowerShot line of point-and-shoot cameras, and easily fits into a pocket.

Mirrorless technology allows companies to combine the interchangeable lens capability of DSLRs with the compact size of a high-end point-and-shoot camera. With a $200 adapter, you can use other Canon lenses with the 18-megapixel EOS M.

The M has a touch-screen-based menu and few buttons, which could be confusing for a photographer looking for options. But that's not the biggest issue. The problem is the ultra-slow auto-focus system.

Turn the camera on, and the camera struggles to find the focus point. The M is a camera you'll never want to use for sports or anything that requires speedy response -- a child on a swing, say, or a school play.

But it gets worse.

When you go into video mode and press record, the camera goes in and out of focus as it continues trying to locate the focus point. I shot several videos, and none stayed in focus.

I put the camera on the ground at a mall and got footage of the feet that came trampling by; atop a garbage can for steadiness and focused on a bush directly in front of us. I even placed it on a rock at a national park, to get video of a flowing river.

All three shots are first in focus, then out, then back in focus, as the lens wheel goes round and round.

The compact mirrorless camera market is growing rapidly, and Canon has been late to the party. There are terrific, and less expensive, models available from Panasonic, Olympus, Sony and Samsung. For Canon, it's time to go back to the drawing board and come up with an improved and fully functional M.

Meanwhile, Canon has another new camera out, and this one happens to be terrific.

The $2,100 EOS 6D, also released at the end of 2012, is a full-frame digital SLR, which means richer colors and crisper photos, thanks to the larger image sensor. It has 95 percent of the features of its bigger brother, the $3,500 5D Mark III. If you're looking at the 5D but can't afford the extra change, the 6D is a great purchase.

Canon changed the world of digital video with the release of the 5D Mark II in 2009, a full-frame camera with a sensor 20 times the size of that found in video cameras. Filmmakers and video enthusiasts embraced it, and it started being used on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Saturday Night Live, House and others. The Mark III, came out in early 2012, and was substantially improved, with longer video recording time (29.9 minutes, vs. 12) and improved focusing.

Now, Canon has the full-frame 6D, which looks like a slightly smaller version of the 5D Mark III, but for $1,400 less. What's different?

- Focusing points. The 6D has 11 focus points. The Mark III has 61 -- that's 61 areas from which to choose, from the middle to bottom left and bottom right and everywhere else you might prefer.

- Headphone jack. The Mark III has it; the 6D doesn't.

- Storage cards. The 6D can only use an SD card. The Mark III takes Compact Flash and SD cards.

- Resolution. 20 megapixels for the 6D; 24 for the 5D Mark III.

- Wi-Fi and GPS. The 6D has a Wi-Fi feature -- with a Canon app -- that lets you ship photos directly from the camera. However, you have to turn it off if you're in video mode.

Otherwise, the camera is slightly smaller, the controls are virtually identical, and the battery is the same as the Mark III. Many will find it a great backup camera.

indystar.com

Test Shows the Canon 6D Suffers From Way More Moiré Than the 5D Mark III

CanonScoop (CanonScoop) — Mon, 7 Jan 2013 06:38:00 -0800

Reviews of the new entry-level full-frame Canon 6D DSLR are starting to make their ways onto the Web. While most reviewers seem to agree that the still image quality of the camera is quite good, the camera appears to suffer from a horrible moiré pattern problem. Gizmodo created the comparison test above pitting the 6D against the 5DMk3, and writes in their review:

All signs pointed toward the 6D sharing the same great video quality of the 5D MK3. The thing that the 5D3 does so well—that no other DSLR has accomplished—is reducing moire patterns (rainbow-like bands along detailed surfaces). But the 6D fails where the 5D3 prevailed. Moire is rampant. This single failure ruins the 6D as a viable alternative to the 5D3 for professional video.

GIZMODO - Canon 6D vs 5D Mark III from Gizmodo on Vimeo.

If you’ve been eyeing the 6D, you might want to look elsewhere if solid video recording performance is a must-have for you.

Canon EOS 6D Review: Beautiful Full-Frame Stills, Crummy Full-Frame Video [Gizmodo]

P.S. You can find some other sample videos captured using the 6D here. The camera performs quite well in low light at high ISOs.

From Petapixel

First shots: Canon 6D struts its affordable, full-frame stuff!

CanonScoop (CanonScoop) — Mon, 7 Jan 2013 06:30:00 -0800

First shots: Canon 6D struts its affordable, full-frame stuff!

We've put the Canon EOS 6D through the lab and have our first shots posted! Designed as an affordable, full-frame addition to Canon's DSLR lineup, the enthusiast-aimed, 20.2-megapixel 6D just started shipping this December.

Announced a week later than the Nikon D600, the Canon 6D also looks like a capable alternative to the more expensive 5D Mark III.

We'll have more on the Canon 6D soon, but check out our first studio sample shots of the Canon 6D and read our in-depth preview of the camera. We're eager to complete our testing and get the 6D in the field so we can see how it stacks up against the Nikon D600 -- and other similar DSLRs. Stay tuned for our full review next month. For now, you can compare these first still life images of the 6D side-by-side with any other camera in our Comparometer (TM).

In addition to what looks to be impressive image quality, the Canon 6D delivers a few features unique to DSLRs, including advanced WiFi sharing and remote capabilities. Check out this video that demonstrates how you can use your smartphone to take remote pictures with the 6D.

The Canon 6D is available now for US$2,09 9 (body only).

From imaging-resource.com

EOS HD Video Production Tutorials

CanonScoop (CanonScoop) — Wed, 2 Jan 2013 18:45:00 -0800

Explore the features and functions of video production with Canon's EOS HD SLR cameras in these educational tutorials, shot on location and hosted by Canon Digital Learning Center contributor Jem Schofield with special guest instructors.

Topics include:

- Understanding and setting frame rates

- Adjusting shutter speeds

- Building a camera rig

- Handheld shooting and shoulder rigs

- Single and double system sound

- Understanding and setting custom white balance

- Using external monitors and portable lighting

- Building and using a follow focus rig

- Using prime lenses and zoom lenses

- Using filters and tripod system choices

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EOS M - The digital single lens non-reflex EOS camera

CanonScoop (CanonScoop) — Wed, 2 Jan 2013 18:00:00 -0800

The biggest breakthrough of the EOS M lies in Canon’s ability to contain an EOS System in a compact body, with full compatibility with new and existing EF and EF-S lenses (with adapter). It achieves this by using a non-reflex mechanism that allows all its components to be housed in a slim and lightweight body. EOS M is by far the most accessible EOS camera providing the same level of photographic brilliance of a DSLR.

Canon lenses

The greatest benefit of a DSLR is its versatility that comes with using interchangeable lenses. Like other EOS cameras, the EOS M is able to take on the full repertoire of EF and EF-S lenses with the Mount Adapter EF-EOS M, greatly expanding the user’s creativity. The beauty of the adapter is that full functionalities of the EF lenses are retained with no compromises in image quality.

The EF-M lenses, a set of lightweight and compact lenses dedicated for the usage with EOS M ensures that the intent of the EOS M category is fulfilled. Despite their sleek outlook, they capture crisp images with the finest details, parallel to that of an EF lens.

Streamline Design

With the traditional optical viewfinder, the main mirror and mirror drive mechanism replaced with digital functions, the size and weight of EOS M is significantly pared down, resulting in a sleek and portable camera body.

Yet, despite its pint size, EOS M bears the hallmarks of the EOS heritage of ergonomic design and technological excellence featuring an 18- megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor and DIGIC 5 image processor.

Creative filter

Embrace your artistic tendencies in style with the EOS's builtin Creative Filters. By adorning your photos with cool effects, you can inject new life into bland scenes. Every Creative Filter supports varying degrees of adjustment to attain your desired vision.

In full focus

With 3 enhanced AF modes, the EOS lets you focus on your subject quickly and easily. For capturing action shots or shooting in low light conditions, select the Quick Mode, which uses a fast 9-point AF system to locate the subject. The Face Detection AF works together with Auto Lighting Optimizer to ensure proper exposure while focusing on subject's faces. For close-up shots and timed exposures, select the Live Mode for automatic contrast detection smoothly and quickly. With these 3 Smart Auto functions, you'll never lose focus again.

Integrated cleaning system

When dusty travel conditions threaten to mar a perfect picture, the EOS Integrated Cleaning System does the job. A Self Cleaning Sensor Unit uses ultrasonic waves to repel dust and dirt that might cause dark spots on your images, while the innovative Dust Delete function is able to first record and store dust position and size, before deleting it from the image via an application software.

FULL HD movie recording

By using the bevy of editing tools in ZoomBrowser EX or ImageBrowser, you can also cut and polish your recorded movie into the masterpiece you dreamed it would be. Alternatively, you may record a short video using the Video Snapshot Function and edit your short clips without the need of a computer!

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About Canon EOS 500 15.1 Megapixel

CanonScoop (CanonScoop) — Wed, 2 Jan 2013 17:56:00 -0800

The 500D is the fifth generation in Canon's entry-level line of DSLRs and sits alongside the year-old 450D as the flagship model. Yet its features seem to have more in common with the semi-professional Canon EOS 50D than its predecessor.

First up, the new EOS 500D features a 15.1 Megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor – ideal for large detailed prints or enormous cropping possibilities. For shooting in near-dark conditions, the EOS 500D offers a high ISO sensitivity up to 3200 which is expandable to 12800, giving photographers the power to shoot in the dimmest light conditions. Outstanding noise reduction is made possible by Canon’s DIGIC 4 processor.

The EOS 500D heralds a new way for photography enthusiasts to capture their world. It pairs outstanding still image capture with Full HD 1080P video recording. For longer video shoots, users can also choose lower shooting resolutions of 720P or VGA. A built-in HDMI connection allows easy and instant review of images and movie clips on any compatible HDTV.

The 500D inherits the same 14-bit DIGIC 4 processor as the 50D and 5D MKII too, which contains noise levels well and captures vibrant colours and a pleasing dynamic range.

Further imaging enhancements from the 50D include Peripheral Illumination Correction, Auto Lighting Optimizer and High ISO Noise Reduction settings. The 450D's Manual Exposure options, integrated dust buster, nine-point AF and spot metering are also retained.

Crucially, the street price of a 500D body is also remarkably close to that of a 50D (£820), but there are some important differences that separate the two – most obviously the camera bodies.

The 500D retains a similar petite plastic body and stainless steel chassis to the 450D, whereas the 50D boasts a beefier magnesium alloy body with a more comfortable grip and balanced feel when using telephoto lenses.

The 500D's smaller body means there's no room for the 50D's top LCD or rear scroll wheel. Instead, everything is controlled via the interactive LCD, buttons and top dial.

The 50D is a touch faster, too, offering continuous shooting at 6fps for 16 RAW frames compared with the 500D's 3.4fps for nine RAW files. The 500D also takes a couple of seconds to render RAW previews at 100 per cent – inconvenient if you're in a rush.

On top of this, the 50D offers a bigger, brighter viewfinder, Kelvin White Balance control, faster shutter and flash sync speeds and about 30 extra custom function settings.

The one trump card that the 500D does hold is its HD Movie Mode. The only other Canon DSLR to offer HD video is the pro-level 5D MKII. Both capture HD (720p) videos at 30fps, but while the 5D manages Full HD (1080p) at 30fps, the 500D drops to 20fps.

That's fine for static and slow-moving scenes, but with fast-moving subjects motion can appear jerky. Clips are saved in the H.264 .MOV format, rather than Motion JPEG, which is used by the Nikon D90 and D5000.

In Movie Mode the ISO, aperture and shutter speed are always set automatically, but you can set AE Lock and Exposure Compensation manually. Movie capture is part of the camera's Live View function, so there's no continuous focus as with a conventional camcorder. Instead, you can focus via autofocus modes or by magnifying the image and focusing the lens manually.

The fastest AF Mode is Quick Mode because it uses the same autofocus mechanism as viewfinder shooting. You can activate autofocus during filming, but if you set Quick Mode it reverts to the slow Live Mode once you hit Record.

Furthermore, the noise from AF lens mechanisms virtually drowns out any other audio picked up by the camera's mic. There's no external mic jack either, so you're best off avoiding AF altogether during movie recording. A dedicated HD camcorder would offer more control, but aside from a little shadow grain and noisy low-light results, the 500D's movie quality is impressive.

There's also no denying the advantage of being able to employ all manner of potentially top quality lenses, plus workarounds such as using ND filters, long lenses or macro lenses. By focusing manually you can make dramatic focusing changes during filming, plus add arty colour effects using Picture Styles.

Digital Photo Professional software offers a comprehensive RAW editing package, with functions such as a quick check tool, a cropping tool, and a stamp tool – plus the ability to change brightness, White Balance and Picture Styles in RAW images. The software suite is included with EOS Utility and Picture Style Editor for unrivalled versatility.

Compatibility with the full range of Canon’s EF and EF-S lenses and EX-series Speedlites – including the exceptionally compact, powerful new Speedlite 270EX, which features a bounce and zoom head, plus fast recharging from just 2 AA sized batteries – allows the creation of a shooting system as unique as the photographer using it.

“The EOS 500D pushes the boundaries of what photographers can demand from their cameras, combining exceptional images with full HD video,” said Rainer Fuehres, Head of Canon Consumer Imaging, Europe.

“Photography enthusiasts can now capture their most significant moments in a manner that matches their creativity.”

Any Canon photographer can register for the CANON iMAGE GATEWAY service, which allows access to the latest EOS information, useful updates and exclusive EOS content – plus tools that allow users to create their own video podcasts and store images online.

Pricing and availability:

The EOS 500D (body only) is available from early May 2009 priced at £869.99 / €999.99 RRP inc. VAT.
The EOS 500D EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Kit is available from early May 2009 priced at £969.99 / €1139.99 RRP inc. VAT.
The EOS 500D EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Kit is available from early May 2009 priced at £1399.99 / €1639.99 RRP inc. VAT.

Features at a glance:
* 15.1 Megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor
* Full HD movie recording with HDMI connection for viewing and playback on an HDTV
* ISO 100-3200 (expandable to 12800)
* 3.4 frames per second continuous shooting
* Max. 170 large JPEG images in a single burst
* 3.0” ClearView LCD with Live View mode
* 9-point wide area AF with cross type centre point
* High speed DIGIC 4 performance and superb image quality
* EOS Integrated Cleaning System
* Full compatibility with Canon EF and EF-S lenses and EX-series Speedlites, including new Speedlite 270EX, TS-E 17mm f/4L and the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II.

Even considering its surfeit of cutting-edge enhancements and flagship status, the additional inclusion of a high-definition movie mode appears to have inflated the price of the 500D somewhat beyond entry-level expectations.

However, if you like the idea of a high specification, ultra-portable DSLR that'll also let you film family memories, fun stuff for YouTube or more ambitious artistic works, the 500D could prove to be everything you need.

via [techradar.com] and [dphotoexpert]

Photograph 48 hours at a temperature of -25 degrees C

CanonScoop (CanonScoop) — Tue, 25 Dec 2012 19:13:00 -0800

In addition to 5 model of Canon DSLR, photographer Alessandro Della Bella to use many lens changes continuously freezes and battery backup.

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The EOS 1Ds Mark III freezes.

High-end DSLR models on the market are the crust, texture withstands extreme weather. In particular, resistance to freezing at low temperatures often the least experienced by shooting long in a cold environment is a little photographer can do. Moreover, in addition to the heat resistance of the body, the photographer also pay attention to a lot of other issues related to the lens, battery and memory card.

Ignore all these difficulties, the Swiss photographer, Alessandro Della Bella had been the videos Time Lapse techniques to environmental temperatures as low as -25 degrees C. This work is located in the One Day on Earth project aims to record the lives of the world in a single day. Alessandro Della Bella chose the venue for its two mountains of Switzerland, Piz Corvatsch and Piz Nair for two nights in a row with the corresponding temperature is -25 degrees C and -15 degrees C.

The 1D X freezes but still works fine.

To build videos longer than 5 minutes, the author has taken more than 10,000 photos in about 48 hours with a total of 5 Canon DSLR be used at the same time. Although the camera still works fine form during the shooting but still no less difficult Alessandro Della Bella.

First, he had to bring many extra lens to take pictures. Once frozen, to be replaced by a lens different defrosting and bring a grill placed close to normal again. Another problem that becomes hard work is the battery. At low temperatures, each cell is sufficient to take in one or two consecutive hours, he must continue to change and recharge.

Watch Time Lapse Video from Canon DSLR shooting in low temperature

Time Lapse Video from Canon DSLR shooting in low temperature

CanonScoop (CanonScoop) — Tue, 25 Dec 2012 19:13:00 -0800

Here is video from Canon DSLR shooting in low temperature.

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Canon camera frozen photos

CanonScoop (CanonScoop) — Tue, 25 Dec 2012 19:01:00 -0800

Here are some photos of Canon cameras which were frozen while shooting. Photos below on Petapixel.

Watch Time Lapse Video from Canon DSLR shooting in low temperature

The great DSLRs for beginners in 2012

CanonScoop (CanonScoop) — Tue, 25 Dec 2012 17:13:00 -0800

The entry-level DSLR line years were difficult due to competition from mirrorless cameras and high-end compact. However, the company is still developing this segment as it is the favorite platform by the newly converted through playing professional camera.

Here is some great DSLR cameras for beginners attractive in 2012.

Canon 650D

Canon 650D is the only entry-level camera from Canon in 2012. Products equipped with APS-C CMOS sensor 18 megapixel resolution, Digic 5 image processor, ISO support from 100 to 25,600, capable of continuous shooting at 5 frames per second. It can also shoot Full HD video. EOS 650D has 9-point autofocus system similar cross-type EOS 60D, in addition to its new focus system combines the detection phase contrast and focus using the the new STM lens. Equipped with capacitive touch screen Clear View II TFT 3-inch 1.04 million pixel resolution can flip rotation flexibility.

Genuine sold for $ 19.5 million for the body and the tube 18-55 mm kit.

Sony A57

Alpha A57 equipped with APS-C CMOS sensor 16 megapixel resolution, BIONZ image processor, ISO sensitivity from 100 to 1600. It can shoot Full HD 60i video at a rate of 24 and 25 frames per second.A57 used in a stabilization in the camera body. Rear screen resolution 3-inch 921,600 pixel can flip flexibility and electronic viewfinder EVF resolution of 1.4 million pixels. The focus of the system with 15 AF points including 3 points crosstype.

Sony SLT A37

Sony SLT A37 is the replacement for A35 version before.Equipped with APS-C CMOS sensor resolution of 16 megapixels, ISO support from 100 to 25,600, integrated image stabilization on the sensor. Machine with automatic 15-point autofocus system. Sony A37 also has the ability to shoot Full HD video resolution. Model with high-resolution electronic viewfinder and 2.7-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 230,400 pixels capable of rotate flip flexible.

Nikon D3200

D3200 is a model of Nikon's entry-level line with the ability to connect to mobile Android, iOS via a Wi-Fi accessories sold separately. Nikon D3200 equipped with APS-C CMOS sensor resolution of 24 megapixels and EXPEED image processing chip 3, compared with the 14 megapixel D3100. Also supports the ISO 6400 and extended to $ 12,800, 11-point auto focus, continuous shooting speed of 4 frames per second. D3200 does not support autofocus motor in the same samples of recent DSLR Nikon because it has gradually shifted to the integrated lens sample components. 3-inch screen and was upgraded to 921,000 pixels.

Body and kit 18-55 mm.

Nikon D5200

Nikon D5200 is an upgraded version of the D5100 with the new CMOS sensor resolution of 24 megapixels and EXPEED 2 image processing chip. It also features autofocus sensor Multi-Cam 4800DX 39-point autofocus system with 9 cross-type point at the center and the 2016 pixel RGB metering system similar to the previous model D7000. D5200 supports ISO from 100 to 6400, expandable to 25,600. Machine huh 1080p Full HD video recording 60i or 50i and continuous shooting at 5 frames per second. The use Nikon's new DSLR viewfinder with 95% coverage.Behind the screen of the D5200 flip swivel joints flexible, 3-inch 921,000 pixel resolution. D5200 also has a Wi-Fi connection accessories WU-1a allows camera control as well as wireless image transfer to mobile devices running Android or iOS.

Pentax K30

Pentax K-30 is equipped with a weather protective cover against dust, water and extreme temperatures. Your own APS-C CMOS sensor, a 16 megapixel resolution. This model has the same image processing chip K-01 should provide impressive image quality as well as borrowed many features from K-5. HP does not increase the sensitivity to the product of three years ago with support from ISO 100 to 25,600, but can speed resolution of Full HD video recording at 30 frames per second. In addition, K-30 can also continuous shooting speed of 6 frames per second. Machines with 11 autofocus points, the machine's optical viewfinder with 100% frame coverage and .92 x magnification. Behind the screen of the K-30 3-inch resolution of 920,000 pixels.

Canon Camera's shutter life

CanonScoop (CanonScoop) — Tue, 25 Dec 2012 16:54:00 -0800

If Canon's user want to look up their Canon Camera's shutter life, they can find out it on the website of the photographer Oleg Kikin.

The information that appears when users click on the name of a camera model. Photo: Petapixel.

According Petapixel, system database has been provided by the owners of each of these types of cameras provide. Manufacturer named in the list include: Canon, Nikon, Sony, Sigma, Pentax and Olympus, however, the number of models on this website are limited, only about 40 machines.

Information about the shutter life given here are authentic because it was synthesized in 2007. If official from the Canon said most of the company's camera models have a life expectancy ranges from 50,000 to 150,000 shutter times, the data supplied by users is much higher, around 350,000 times. Even some people said their 5D Mark II Shutter life of up to 8 million times.

To contribute information to this website, users just need to register and answer two questions: "your camera shutter is how many times?"and "now your camera work?".

Photo: Petapixel

Oleg Kikin's Website here

Canon 5D Mark II has become history

CanonScoop (CanonScoop) — Tue, 25 Dec 2012 16:43:00 -0800

The model is considered popular and influential in the history of Canon DSLR camera will give way to 5D Mark III and EOS 6D.

5D Mark II has been named in the list to stop production.

Illustrious career of Canon 5D Mark II was coming to an end when Canon added this model name to the list of EOS products ceased production in Japan yesterday. This is DSLR is the page Canonrumors called "the most popular DSLR models and influential in the history of the development of digital cameras."

5D Mark II was first released in September / 2008 and is the first camera in the EOS line is capable of recording video with full-frame sensor resolution of 21.1 megapixels. This product is a pioneer in the HDSLR movement (rotation video DSLRs) exploded in the past few years.

Before 5D Mark II launched a month, Nikon also launched the product D90, the first DSLR with video recording, but with only 720p resolution while Canon's Full HD 1080p.

Canon 5D Mark II is a "myth" with a variety of photographers.

Model DSLR Canon has led many professional filmmakers or up, music video have a new look for the film on the camera. A series of big budget Hollywood movies or popular American TV series with some great music videos are reported using the Canon models.

However, the replacement of the Canon 5D Mark II has made choosing a different path while simultaneously launching 5D Mark III in a higher price bracket and a 6D model also uses a full-frame sensor, but at lower price a bit. The broad lines than the previous 5D Mark II samples only has made Canon serve many different object than during full-frame sensors become the destination of a variety of players.

Canon EOS 6D Firmware Version 1.1.2

CanonScoop (CanonScoop) — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 19:02:00 -0800

Canon has issued a firmware update for the Canon EOS 6D digital SLR camera. Version 1.1.2 fixes a phenomenon which prevents movie files shot using the EOS 6D from being played back on YouTube. You can download the firmware upgrade from the website below.

Website: Canon U.S.A.

Notes:

Firmware version 1.1.2 may present some Video Snapshot limitations. Please review the two scenarios and the workaround provided below.

1. EOS 6D running Firmware Version 1.0.9:

If a video snapshot captured when the camera was running firmware 1.0.9 is combined with a video snapshot created by a camera which was running firmware 1.1.2, the resulting video snapshot album will be corrupted.

2. EOS 6D running Firmware Version 1.1.2:

If you try to add a video snapshot from a camera running firmware 1.1.2 to the video snapshot album created when the camera was running firmware 1.0.9, a warning message “Cannot select this movie” will appear and the video snapshot cannot be added to the album.

Please follow this workaround which addresses the two scenarios described above.

1) Shoot a video snapshot and create a video snapshot album.
2) Import the captured video snapshot album to your computer.
3) Start ImageBrowser EX, an application bundled with the EOS 6D.
4) Select the video snapshot album, and select [Edit Movie] in the [Edit] tab.
5) MovieEdit Task will start.
6) Select [Add Image] and select video snapshot album to add the movie snapshot.
7) Select [Save] and [Save image type], and then click [Save].

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Canon launches its lightest DSLR - EOS 6D - in India at Rs. 1,66,995

CanonScoop (CanonScoop) — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 18:53:00 -0800

Canon has released the Canon EOS 6D, its lightest full-frame camera, into the Indian market. The camera is Canon’s third full-frame variant, the first two being the Canon EOS 1Dx for the serious professional and the 5D Mark III designed to appease a larger audience.

The Canon EOS 6D is the lightest DSLR to roll off the assembly lines, featuring a magnesium and polycarbonate shell which sits on an aluminium alloy chassis. What this means is that the bullet-proof feeling the Canon 5D Mark III and the 7D (and even the 1D cameras) have had up until now thanks to a full magnesium alloy construction is not present on the 6D. However, that doesn’t take away from the fact that the camera is still built solidly.

Along with the 20 megapixel full-frame sensor, there is also the Digic 5+ image processor, which together allow the camera to range the ISO from ISO 100-25600 along with being able to shoot at 4.5 frames per second. There is also an 11 point auto focus system which provide a wider coverage of the frame, with the center focus point tuned to a sensitivity of -3EV, making the AF system in the 6D the most sensitive to low light.

The 6D is also the first full frame camera to feature built-in Wi-Fi and GPS receiver that sits where the pop-up flash would. The downside to this is that the top plate of the 6D is plastic (in order to let the Wi-Fi and GPS signals go through), making the top not as solid as the rest of the body.

The final change to the 6D comes with respect to video, where the 4GB file size limit has been lifted, though the time limit on recording (29 minutes, 59 seconds) still remains. What’s also changed is memory management, with Canon swapping out the standard Compact Flash slot for an SD Card slot.

The Canon EOS 6D is available for purchase at all Canon stores across the country for a price of Rs. 1,66,995 (kit with 24-105mm f/4 L IS lens).

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Canon sees high demand for new cameras

CanonScoop (CanonScoop) — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 18:48:00 -0800

Canon Marketing (M) Sdn Bhd expects its newly-launched digital cinema cameras -- EOS C500 and EOS-1D C -- to contribute RM12 million, or five per cent, to the company's revenue a year.

Its president/chief executive officer, Melvyn Ho, said the cinema cameras would be marketed next year and meet the demand of the local motion picture industry.

"We are confident they will further expand the possibilities in visual expression and the development of cinematic culture especially in the growing movie industry in Asia," he told a media briefing after the launch of the cinema cameras here today.

He said the C500, besides being able to record at 4K (4,096 x 2,160 pixels) resolution, was also able to support Canon's diverse line-up of interchangeable lenses.

"This will give cinematographers not only exceptional video quality performance, but also outstanding mobility, durability and expandability," he said.

Ho said the EOS-1D C, a digital single-lens reflex camera, was able to record video at 4K resolution without using peripheral equipment such as external recorders thus enabling increased workflow mobility.

To mark the debut of the cameras, Canon held a 4K product seminar conducted by cinematographer and member of the American Society of Cinematographers, Shane Luther Huribut.

The seminar attracted over 200 participants. Bernama

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The KJ20x8.2B KRSD Portable 20x HD Zoom Lens

CanonScoop (CanonScoop) — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 18:43:00 -0800

Canon U.S.A. Introduces the Competitively Priced KJ20x8.2B KRSD Portable 20x HD Zoom Lens with Exceptional Optical Performance.

Latest Canon HDgc Series Lens Features High Peripheral Brightness and Resolution, Fast Zoom, and Support for the Lens Aberration Correction Functions of Third-Party HD Cameras

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Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, has introduced the competitively priced KJ20x8.2B KRSD 20x portable HD zoom lens, which is designed to support the new generation of affordable professional 2/3-inch HD acquisition systems. The KJ20x8.2B KRSD is ideal for wedding videography, corporate and educational production, and broadcast ENG. The newest model in Canon's cost-effective HDgc Series of portable HD lenses, the KJ20x8.2B KRSD provides sharp, clear optical performance and operator-convenience features designed to rival those of "packaged lens" systems. Impressive features of the Canon KJ20x8.2B KRSD include its 8.2mm wide-angle of view, 20x zoom range, and distortion-free peripheral brightness and peripheral resolution from intermediate zoom to telephoto. Weighing only 2.75 lbs. (1.25 kg), the KJ20x8.2B KRSD also features Canon Advanced Drive Unit technology for fast 1.0 second zooms, quiet operation, and other enhanced shooting capabilities.

"The professional HDTV production market is diverse and increasingly value-minded," observed Yuichi Ishizuka, executive vice president and general manager of the Imaging Technologies and Communications Group, Canon U.S.A. "The new KJ20x8.2B KRSD portable HD zoom lens marks a price-performance breakthrough for the many production applications seeking excellent picture quality from the new generation of lower-cost third-party HD camcorders. Designed with special advantages for such cameras, the KJ20x8.2B KRSD combines advanced optical technologies, innovative operator-convenience features, and a competitive price that makes it attractive to a wide range of users."

The exceptional optical performance of Canon's new KJ20x8.2B KRSD portable HD lens is the result of Canon's world-leading design tools, including cutting-edge optical-simulation and 3D-design technologies, novel optical glass materials and coatings, and extraordinary dispersion glass (which Canon also uses for its flagship HDxs series lenses). Collectively these technologies and materials have facilitated a high degree of optimization of the cost-performance ratio of the new KJ20x8.2B KRSD.

The lens has minimized axial and lateral chromatic aberrations, coma aberrations, and geometric distortion. Chromatic aberration is suppressed across the entire lens surface, enabling sharp images with minimal distortion at any object distance. An optimal balance of resolution and contrast in peripheral areas of the image enables users to achieve crisp, clear pictures. Unique Canon optical materials and multilayer optical coatings used for the KJ20x8.2B KRSD effectively attenuate optical artifacts such as ghosting, flare, and veiling glare that might be stimulated by strong light sources (for example, sun in daytime and car headlights at nighttime).

The KJ20x8.2B KRSD exhibits a high MTF (modulation transfer function) at picture center that is also well controlled, out to picture extremities. This high MTF is well sustained even with operational adjustments of focal length and object distance. The KJ20x8.2B KRSD features a focal length of 8.2-164 mm, which is well balanced for both near and distant subjects and provides exceptional rendering of distant subjects at wide angles - frequently required for landscape and cityscape shots.

Various companies have introduced portable HD cameras with lens-aberration correction functions. The KJ20x8.2B KRSD portable HD zoom lens is fitted with a camera-communication interface to support these separate aberration correction functions.*

In addition to its optical sophistication, the new KJ20x8.2B KRSD portable HD zoom lens also features Canon's improved Advanced Drive Unit technology. This technology is famous for the convenience and control it affords to camera operators using Canon portable HD lenses. Advanced Drive Unit technology for the new KJ20x8.2B KRSD includes Shuttle Shot, a Canon-exclusive technology that enhances production capabilities. At the touch of a button, Shuttle Shot allows the operator to rapidly zoom back and forth between any two positions. Shuttle Shot can be used to zoom to the telephoto position to check focus and almost instantly return to the original position, or users can "shuttle" between any two zoom-positions at any time. Users can set specific Shuttle Shot zoom positions using a simple "Memo" push switch; the switch enables more reliable Shuttle Shot set-up in the field, where more consistent functioning of the controls is required. The KJ20x8.2B KRSD's zoom can travel end-to-end in as little as 1.0 second, an improvement over the speed of previous models; although faster, special noise suppression on the servomotor inside the Advanced Drive Unit ensures very quiet operation.

The KJ20x8.2B KRSD Advanced Drive Unit also features an ergonomically re-designed, tilted shape for user comfort, convenience, and balance. The operator's tactile connection with the lens is enhanced by a ribbed surface on the bottom of the Drive Unit to ensure a firmer grip and better overall operational control. A new grip support allows users to firmly grasp the drive Unit without inadvertently pressing on the VTR or Shuttle Shot buttons.

The KJ20x8.2B KRSD will have an estimated list price of $5,800 and an estimated delivery date of March, 2013.

* Check with the specific camera manufacturer to determine whether their camera is compatible with KJ20x8.2B KRSD lens-aberration-correction functions.

About Canon U.S.A., Inc.

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