Canon EOS-1D X firmware 2.0.8 released

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Edit: as usual, a typo :-/ it’s the EOS-1D X we are talking about here

Canon released a firmware update for the Canon EOS-1D X, version 2.0.8 (download).

Firmware Version 2.0.8 incorporate the following fix. 

Fixes a phenomenon which occurs when the "Shutter button half-press" menu item, configured in "C.Fn5: Operation" > "Custom Controls Menu", is set to metering start only; depending on when the shutter button is half-pressed, it may initiate AutoFocus.

Firmware Version 2.0.8 is for cameras with firmware Version 2.0.7 or earlier. If your camera's firmware is already Version 2.0.8, it is not necessary to update the firmware. 
The firmware update takes approximately seven minutes.
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Everything you want to know about Canon Expo 2015 told in 5 minutes

Want to get a quick insight into what Canon presented at Canon Expo 2015 in NYC? Don’t have much time? Then this video by Tony Northup is right for you. In just 5 minutes he tells about the most important features of the Canon Expo 2015 .

It’s all there. Canon’s 250MP APS-H sensor, the ISO 4.5M camera, the 120MP full-frame prototype, the (somewhen) upcoming 600mm f/4 DO BR lens, Canon’s Virtual Reality efforts, and all the rest Canon showcased at the Expo, some lens anatomy included. Forget rumors, that’s what coming in the next 2-3 years.

Interview with Canon about the ME20F-SH, Canon’s ISO 4.5 Million Camera

Cinema5D talked to Canon about their new 4 Million ISO camera, the Canon ME20F-SH. THe short interview in the video above was taken at IBC 2015 in Amsterdam.

A few days ago Canon Japan published a video that showcases the impressive performance of the Canon ME20F-SH. You have to watch it.

There is also an article by B&H Explora about Canon’s high ISO champion.

Canon ME20F-SH

Below: Jared Polin talks about the Canon ME20F-SH

Canon XC10 rated highly for performance in European Broadcasting Union report

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Canon XC10: B&H Photo | Adorama. Canon press release:

Canon XC10 rated highly for performance in European Broadcasting Union report

United Kingdom, 11 SEPTEMBER 2015 – Canon today announces that the XC10 video camera has been independently tested in accordance with European Broadcast Union (EBU) standards for HD content acquisition¹. The tests found that the large 1.0 inch Canon CMOS sensor coupled with Canon’s DIGIC DV5 image processor provides ‘little or no aliasing’ concluding ‘ its performance meets (HD) Tier 1, and it easily meets (HD) Tier 2L’² allowing its use in a wide array of broadcast and cinematography applications.

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Our Canon EOS M3 review: a powerhouse with shortcomings

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The Canon EOS M3 is the company’s third mirrorless camera. And it is Canon’s first serious mirrorless camera, with many features and functions that will appeal to the enthusiasts. So, how does the EOS M3 perform and is it right for you?

It seems Canon listened to their customers while developing the EOS M3. Unlike the original EOS M, the M3 gained additional controls, a large grip, and has a 3-inch touchscreen that tilts up (180 degrees) and down (45 degrees). The EOS M3 features a new 24MP APS-C sensor, 49-points Hybrid CMOS III AF system, DIGIC 6 processor, Full 1080p HD video at 24/25/30 fps, ISO 100-12800 (expandable to 25600), a two-level axis, WiFi and NFC connectivity, 4.2 fps, a built-in flash, 14 bit RAW, and a flash hot-shoe that can be used to mount an EVF. The EOS M3 is a powerhouse with shortcomings. Bear with me for the review after the break. I also start We Shoot EOS M, a forum dedicated to all EOS M shooters, and available to other Canon shooters too.

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