Venus Optics Laowa F4 tilt-shift Lens to be Announced on March 28th

Venus Optics is rumored to announce a new wide-angle Laowa f/4 tilt-shift lens (or maybe only shift?) on March 28th. Venus Optics lenses are sold at Adorama and B&H.

Photo Rumors has posted a teaser image of the Venus Optics (LAOWA) shift lens. According to the image below, Venus Optics is rumored to announce the new F4 wide-angle tilt-shift lens on March 28th.

Since the title of the teaser is “Shift?”, it seems likely that the tilt mechanism is not installed. With the introduction of LAOWA brand relatively affordable shift lenses, you can feel free to try them out, unlike the expensive shift lenses made by camera makers.

Venus Optics already has the Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift lens.

Canon Firmware Update Ver. 1.5.2 For EOS R5 & EOS R6 adds Autofocus Improvements

Canon firmware updates for both the EOS R5 and the EOS R6 have been released. The firmware update 1.5.2 enhances the stability of Eye Detection and the most important is adds improvements to AutoFocus tracking when shooting moving subjects.

You find all the details and download links of this minor Canon firmware update below : Continue reading “Canon Firmware Update Ver. 1.5.2 For EOS R5 & EOS R6 adds Autofocus Improvements”

New RF 800mm and RF 1200mm Super-Telephoto RF-Mount Lenses

Canon announced new RF 800mm and RF 1200mm super-telephoto mirrorless lenses for RF-mount cameras. The US price of RF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM Lens is $16,999, and the RF 1200mm f/8 L IS USM Lens is priced at $19,999. Check availability at B&H.

Both lenses are designed to have exceptional optical qualities. Dressed in the famous Canon white paint, these super-telephotos have fluorite elements, Super UD, and UD (ultra-low dispersion) glass. The lenses are coated with Canon’s SSC (Super Spectra Coating) multi-coating and specialized ASC (Air Sphere Coating) technologies.

The Canon RF 800mm f/5.6L & RF 1200mm f/8L are both scheduled to be released in late May 2022.

Pre-order links:

Canon RF 800mm f/5.6 L IS USM Lens: $16,999 at B&H.

Canon RF 1200mm f/8 L IS USM Lens: $19,999 at B&H.

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Best Memory Cards for Canon EOS R5 C

Looking for the best memory cards for Canon EOS R5 C? Here are our top recommended & fastest CFexpress cards and SD cards for Canon EOS R5 C mirrorless cinema camera.

The Canon EOS R5 C has dual memory card slots: 1 x CFexpress (Type B) card slot and 1 x UHS-II SD card slot. The CFexpress card slot is ideal for 8K, 6K & 4K video recording and high-speed, high-resolution burst shooting needs while the SD card slot is a convenient alternative for backups or less speed-critical shooting. Compact and lightweight, the Canon EOS R5 C is a true hybrid camera, boasting many of the video formats and features from the Cinema EOS lineup as well as many of the still-imaging capabilities of the EOS R5 camera in a beautifully designed body. Canon’s 45 Megapixel full-frame, CMOS imaging sensor is at the heart of the EOS R5 C camera’s superb image quality, which also leads the way for impressive 8K/60P RAW cinematic video shooting. In addition, focus and speed are paramount in the EOS R5 C camera, providing impressive still-image continuous capture at speeds of up to 20 frames per second, and with Dual Pixel CMOS AF II capability, to track split second movements of even the most elusive subjects.

So, in order to get the ultra high read speeds (transfer speed) and write speeds (fast buffer clearing time) to get the best out of your Canon EOS R5 C (Amazon/B&HPhoto/Adorama) cinema camera, here we list the top recommended CFexpress cards (Type B) and SD cards for the Canon EOS R5 C mirrorless cinema camera based on the speed and price.

Recommended Memory Cards for Canon EOS R5 C

Here are the quick comparison tables of our top recommended CFexpress cards (Type B) and SD cards for Canon EOS R5 C mirrorless cinema camera.

CFexpress Cards (Type B):

CFexpress Cards (Type B)	Max. Read Speed	Max. Write Speed	Buy Now
Delkin Devices POWER CFexpress Type B Card	1730 MB/s	1540 MB/s	Amazon \| B&H \| Adorama
ProGrade Digital Cobalt Series CFexpress Card	1700 MB/s	1500 MB/s	Amazon \| B&H \| Adorama
Sony TOUGH CFexpress Memory Card Type B	1700 MB/s	1480 MB/s	Amazon \| B&H \| Adorama
Wise Advanced CFX-B Series CFexpress Card	1700 MB/s	1550 MB/s	B&H
Delkin Devices BLACK CFexpress Type B Card	1645 – 1760 MB/s	1400 – 1710 MB/s	B&H
ProGrade Digital Gold Series CFexpress Card	1700 MB/s	1400 – 1500 MB/s	Amazon \| B&H \| Adorama
SanDisk Extreme PRO CFexpress Card Type B	1700 MB/s	1200 – 1400 MB/s	Amazon \| B&H \| Adorama
Hoodman Steel CFexpress Card	1700 MB/s	1,400 MB/s	Amazon \| B&H \| Adorama
Lexar Professional CFexpress Type-B Card	1750 MB/s	1,000 MB/s	Amazon \| B&H \| Adorama

SD Cards:

UHS-II SD Cards	Max. Read Speed	Max. Write Speed	Buy Now
Sony SF-G Tough UHS-II SD Card (V90)	300 MB/s	299 MB/s	Amazon \| B&H \| Adorama
Kingston Canvas React Plus UHS-II SD Card (V90)	300 MB/s	260 MB/s	Amazon \| B&H \| Adorama
ProGrade Digital UHS-II SDXC Card (V90)	300 MB/s	250 MB/s	Amazon \| B&H \| Adorama
Delkin Devices Power UHS-II SDXC Card (V90)	300 MB/s	250 MB/s	Amazon \| B&H \| Adorama
Delkin Devices BLACK UHS-II SDXC Card (V90)	300 MB/s	250 MB/s	B&H
Lexar Professional 2000x UHS-II Card (V90)	300 MB/s	260 MB/s	Amazon \| B&H \| Adorama
SanDisk Extreme PRO UHS-II SD Card	300 MB/s	260 MB/s	Amazon \| B&H \| Adorama
Hoodman Steel 2000x SDXC UHS-II Card	300 MB/s	260 MB/s	B&H
Sony SF-M Tough UHS-II SDXC Card (V60)	277 MB/s	150 MB/s	Amazon \| B&H \| Adorama
ProGrade Digital UHS-II SDXC Card (V60)	250 MB/s	130 MB/s	Amazon \| B&H \| Adorama
Sony SF-E Series UHS-II SDXC Card (V60)	270 MB/s	120 MB/s	Amazon \| B&H \| Adorama
Lexar Professional 1667x UHS-II SD Card (V60)	250 MB/s	90 MB/s	Amazon \| B&H \| Adorama

Any of these make for a good choice. If you’d like more detailed recommendations, you can find them below. Continue reading “Best Memory Cards for Canon EOS R5 C”

Best Memory Cards for Canon EOS R3

Here are the best memory cards for Canon EOS R3 camera. In this guide you can find our top recommended & fastest CFexpress cards and SD cards for Canon EOS R3 mirrorless camera.

The Canon EOS R3 has dual memory card slots: 1 x CFexpress (Type B) card slot and 1 x UHS-II SD card slot. The CFexpress card slot is ideal for 6K & 4K video recording and high-speed, high-resolution burst shooting needs while the SD card slot is a convenient alternative for backups or less speed-critical shooting.

The Canon EOS R3 ($5999 at Amazon | B&H Photo | Adorama) supports high-res 6K raw 12-bit internal recording and uncropped 4K 120p 10-bit recording with Canon Log 3. The improved Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with 1,053 AF Points features evolved EOS iTR tracking for subjects such as people, animals, as well as select cars and motorcycles down to EV -7.5.

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Canon XF605 UHD 4K HDR Pro Camcorder Officially Announced

Canon has unveiled the new Canon XF605 4K UHD professional camcorder.The Canon XF605 offers 4K 4:2:2 10-bit image acquisition combined with a 15x optical zoom lens, complete with IS.

The US price is $4,499, and it is now available for pre-order at B&H and Adorama. Shipping is scheduled to start mid-October 2021. Continue reading “Canon XF605 UHD 4K HDR Pro Camcorder Officially Announced”

Canon EOS R5 Firmware Update Version 1.4.0 Now Available

N Canon firmware update released. Major Canon EOS R5 firmware update version 1.4.0 adds external 8K ATOMOS Ninja V+ support via the HDMI port. Firmware v1.4.0 also adds simultaneous movie recording to both memory card slots and the VPG 400 profile.

Both the Canon EOS R5 and the EOS R6 are super hot selling mirrorless cameras on the market. Canon EOS R5 in stock. You can follow the links below to download the new Canon firmware updates. Continue reading “Canon EOS R5 Firmware Update Version 1.4.0 Now Available”

Canon EOS R6 Firmware Version 1.4.0 Now Available for Download

Canon released the firmware update version 1.4.0 for the Canon EOS R6 mirrorless camera.

Canon EOS R6 body: $2,499 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Download link: Canon EOS R6 Firmware Update Version 1.4.0

Firmware Version 1.4.0 incorporates the following enhancements and fixes:

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

Firmware Version 1.4.0 is for cameras with firmware up to Version 1.3.1. If the camera’s firmware is already Version 1.4.0, it is not necessary to update the firmware.

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Canon EOS R6 Won #1 Place : Best Selling Camera in May 2021

One of the nation’s leading specialist photographic retailers, MapCamera published its list of the top ten best-selling new cameras, with the Canon EOS R6 taking pride of place atop the chart. Canon EOS R6 tops the list for being the most sold camera in May, leading retailer in Japan.

The Canon EOS R6 won the No.1 best seller while the Canon EOS R5 is ranked third this time. The Fujifilm X-S10, which has been selling well since its launch in November last year, came in second. And the RICOH GR III won the fourth place.

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Rumors : Sony a7RV & Canon R5S Specs Comparison

Here are the rumored specs comparison of the Sony a7RV & Canon R5S.

Tony Northrup previews the upcoming high megapixel full-frame camera wars. According to the leaked specs, the upcoming Sony a7RV will keep the same 60 megapixel sensor (with 240 megapixel PixelShift mode), but it will add improved autofocus and a better viewfinder. On the other hand, the rumor mill predicts an upcoming higher-megapixel version of the Canon EOS R5 with more than 100 megapixels!

Tony is predicting that it will be named the Canon EOS R5S, following a trend that started with the Canon 5DS. Tony compares both to the 100 megapixel Fujifilm GFX100 and GFX100S. Check it out ! Continue reading “Rumors : Sony a7RV & Canon R5S Specs Comparison”