Canon unveils the CJ20ex7.8B, 2/3” portable zoom lens for 4K broadcast cameras

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Canon press release:

Canon unveils the CJ20ex7.8B – a 2/3” portable zoom lens for 4K broadcast cameras

London, UK, 10 November 2015 – Canon today introduces the CJ20ex7.8B, a 2/3” portable 4K zoom lens for professional broadcast, offering a 20x zoom ratio and focal-length range from 7.8mm to 156mm.

First shown as a prototype at IBC 2015 in Amsterdam, the new lens enables the creation of high-resolution, high-impact 4K video content for a variety of applications, including sporting events and news coverage, as well as documentaries and indoor and outdoor location shooting for serial dramas. Strengthening Canon’s 4K broadcast lens range for cameras employing 2/3” sensors, the versatile new lens will join the CJ12ex4.3B, a 2/3” portable 4K zoom lens with the world’s widest focal length.

Remarkable 4K optical performance
Drawing on Canon’s heritage of advanced optical technologies, the new CJ20ex7.8B achieves a high level of performance, making it an ideal lens for use with 4K broadcast cameras.

Through optimal lens positioning and precise component assembly, the CJ20ex7.8B achieves high-quality 4K resolution images from the centre to the peripheral areas of the image field. Delivering superior colour reproduction, the lens allows professionals to create compelling ultra-high resolution video.

The new  includes a built-in 2x extender, which even when shooting at the 312mm telephoto-end focal length, delivers superior optical performance to support use with 4K broadcast cameras.

Portable and flexible – meeting the needs of the broadcast industry
Featuring a compact, lightweight body design, the lens delivers exceptional mobility in response to the needs of the broadcast industry, facilitating shoulder-mounted shooting and convenient transport.

CJ12ex4.3B

 

What makes a portrait? Portrait sessions with a twist

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Interesting video by Canon Australia on YouTube. What gives a portrait its distinctive note? How does the photographer shape the final outcome of a portrait? Six photographers portrait the same man, making six distinctive portraits.  Have a look at the video below, it’s pretty interesting and won’t take too much of your time (it’s just 3:16 minutes)

A photograph is shaped more by the person behind the camera than by what’s in front of it.
To prove this we invited six photographers to a portrait session with a twist. ‘Decoy’ is one of six experiments from The Lab, designed to shift creative thinking behind the lens. Want to be part of future The Lab experiments? Register your interest here.

Canon Germany promotion “10 wins”, every 10 applications one winner

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Canon Germany has an interesting Winter cash-back promotion, “10 gewinnt” (10 wins). Customers can apply to get back the entire price they paid for their Canon product. Canon states that one out of 10 applications will be a winner, so the chances are pretty high. You can also apply more than one time if you buy more than one Canon product.

Click here to check the offer. Many recent Canon products are eligible, click here to see them all. To see the original Canon Germany press text click here. Among the eligible products are the EOS 5D Mark III, EOS 750D/760D, EOS 7D Mark II, EOS M3, and more.

The offer expires 31/01/2016. Thanks Cheryll for the tip.

Canon EOS M10 is already $100 off (and link to user manual)

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It appears the Canon EOS M10 is $100 off the announcement price (1 month ago). The kit with the new EF-M 15-45mm IS STM is on sale at $499. The EOS M10 manual can be downloaded here.

All Canon EOS M10 kits & options: [shopcountry 35612]

Canon EOS M10 key features:

  • 18.0MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • DIGIC 6 Image Processor
  • 3.0″ 1.04m-Dot Tilting Touchscreen LCD
  • Full HD 1080p Video at 30/24 fps
  • Built-In Wi-Fi Connectivity NFC
  • Hybrid CMOS AF II, 49-Point System
  • Up to 4.6 fps and Expandable ISO 25600
  • Creative Assist and Self Portrait Mode
  • EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM Lens

Canon, Imaging Mind and EyeEm Team up for Photo Hack Day 2015 in Berlin

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To participate in Photo Hack Day Berlin, or get more information about attending demos, visit www.photohackday.com. Canon press release:

Canon, Imaging Mind and EyeEm Team Up to Present Photo Hack Day 2015

London, UK – Canon, a leader in imaging solutions, Imaging Mind, a futuristic agency and visual culture community; and EyeEm, a creative community and marketplace for photography, have partnered to present the fourth annual Photo Hack Day, Berlin on 28 November. The event, a 24-hour coding marathon, brings together the most creative developers, designers and photographers from across Europe and challenges them to prototype new photo applications that revolutionise the way we take, see and interact with images.

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