Canon EOS RP vs Sony a7 III : Which Mirrorless Camera to Buy in 2019 ?

Which Mirrorless Camera to Buy in 2019? Here is a comparison review of the Canon EOS RP vs Sony a7 III full frame mirrorless cameras.

The Canon EOS RP is currently the cheapest full-frame mirrorless camera on the market while the Sony a7 III is the best selling full-frame mirrorless camera according to Amazon sales. If you have to choose one of them and stuck between Canon EOS RP and Sony a7 III.   Continue reading “Canon EOS RP vs Sony a7 III : Which Mirrorless Camera to Buy in 2019 ?”

Canon RF 15-35, 24-70, 70-200mm f/2.8L IS Lenses to be Released in July

Canon is rumored to release the “holy trinity” RF mount lenses by the end of July. The products in question are the RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM LensRF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS and RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS lenses.  Continue reading “Canon RF 15-35, 24-70, 70-200mm f/2.8L IS Lenses to be Released in July”

Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM Lens to be Announced in May, 2019

The Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM lens is rumored to be announced in May 2019. This will be the non-DS version of the two rumored 85mm mirrorless lenses.

The lens is already in development, as Canon rumored to announce two more mirrorless lenses in RF-series by the end of 2019 to early 2020.

EOS R is the first camera to feature the RF lens mount with a 12-pin connection, flange back distance of 20mm and a wide 54mm mount diameter enabling even greater flexibility in lens design.

Check out the six new Canon RF lenses currently under development : Continue reading “Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM Lens to be Announced in May, 2019”

Canon 63MP Full Frame Sensor with DPAF in Development (35MM63MXSCD)

According to recent reports Canon is developing a new 63MP full frame CMOS sensor with dual pixel AF. The code name for this Canon 63MP full frame sensor is “35MM63MXSCD“.

We already know that the company is working on a new high megapixel full frame EOS R body ($2,299 at AmazonB&HAdorama) . This new Canon full frame mirrorless camera to be announced in late 2019 to early 2020. Continue reading “Canon 63MP Full Frame Sensor with DPAF in Development (35MM63MXSCD)”

Canon Lens Patents : RF 70-200mm f/4L, RF 28mm f/1.8, RF 50mm f/1.8

Here are the latest Canon lens patents discovered online. The patent applications are for RF 70-200mm f/4L, RF 28mm f/1.8, RF 50mm f/1.8 lenses.

Designed for Canon full frame mirrorless camerasystem, the two non-L lenses are the affordable candidates for the consumer market. There is also Canon RF 70-200mm f/4L lens.

EOS R is the first camera to feature the RF lens mount with a 12-pin connection, flange back distance of 20mm and a wide 54mm mount diameter enabling even greater flexibility in lens design. Continue reading “Canon Lens Patents : RF 70-200mm f/4L, RF 28mm f/1.8, RF 50mm f/1.8”

ZY Optics releases Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 mark III Lens

ZY Optics releases Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 mark III lens. It has been designed for Sony FE, Canon RF & Nikon Z cameras.

This full frame optic has a natural 50mm focal length and ultra-fast f/0.95 maximum aperture making it ideal for low light situations.

The aperture control enables you full creative control over the amount of background blur and with such a large maximum aperture you should get a good Bokeh effect.

Compared to the previous version this new lens is slightly more compact and offers better flare resistance than the previous generation.

The US price is $799, you can check the availability at B&HAdorama. Continue reading “ZY Optics releases Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 mark III Lens”

Canon EOS R Firmware Ver.1.2.0 Now Available To Download

Canon released a new firmware update for Canon EOS R full frame mirrorless camera. The firmware update ver. 1.2.0 for the Canon EOS R is now available to download at Canon Canada.

Canon EOS R ($2,299 at AmazonB&HAdorama) firmware Version 1.2.0 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:  Continue reading “Canon EOS R Firmware Ver.1.2.0 Now Available To Download”

Canon EOS R Pro, New EOS R Bodies & Compact RF Lenses in the Works

According to the interview with the Canon senior engineers, the Canon EOS R PRO full frame mirrorless camera and RF lenses in development.

The highlights from the Canon interview covers EOS R PRO camera, new and different type of EOS R bodies and upcoming compact RF lenses.

EOS RP $1299 at B&HAdoramaAmazon Continue reading “Canon EOS R Pro, New EOS R Bodies & Compact RF Lenses in the Works”

Best Photo Gear of 2019 : TIPA Awards

Best photo gear of 2019 presented by the Technical Imaging Press Association. TIPA has announced the winners of its 2019 awards honoring the best products in the photography industry in 2019.

TIPA WORLD AWARDS both recognize and honour industry companies and their products and serve as an important benchmark and guide for consumers in making their purchasing decisions. Here are some of the best photo gears of 2019 selected by TIPA members. Continue reading “Best Photo Gear of 2019 : TIPA Awards”

First Canon EOS RP Camera Reviews

Northlight Images and Dpreview published an in-depth review of the Canon EOS RP full frame mirrorless camera.

The Canon EOS RP mirrorless camera is the lightest and most compact full-frame EOS camera to date and it is the cheapest 4K camera from Canon.

Canon EOS RP Body w/EG-E1 Extension Grip & Canon Mount Adapter: $1299 at (B&HAdoramaAmazon). Continue reading “First Canon EOS RP Camera Reviews”