All The New Canon PowerShots Are Here (Printers, G16, SX510, SX170, S120, EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM)

Plenty of new gear announced by Canon this night. There is the new PowerShot G16, PowerShot SX510, PowerShot SX170, PowerShot S120, and the new EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM lens. See below for the pre-order links, or go to the following landing pages: Adorama (click here).

    • 12.1MP High-Sensitivity CMOS Sensor
    • DIGIC 6 Image Processor
    • 28-140mm f/1.8-2.8 Lens (35mm Equiv.)
    • 3.0″ 922k-Dot LCD and Optical Viewfinder
    • Full HD 1080p Video Recording at 60 fps
    • Built-In Wireless Connectivity
    • High-Speed AF and 9.3 fps Burst Shooting
    • Multi-Aspect Ratio RAW File Sizes
    • Intelligent IS Image Stabilization
    • Canon HS SYSTEM and ISO 12800
    • 12.1MP High-Sensitivity CMOS Sensor
    • DIGIC 4 Image Processor
    • Canon 30x Optical Zoom Lens
    • 24-720mm (35mm Equivalent)
    • 3.0″ 460k-Dot LCD Monitor
    • Full HD 1080p Video and HDMI Port
    • Built-In Wireless Connectivity
    • Intelligent IS Image Stabilization
    • Canon HS SYSTEM and Smart AUTO Modes
    • Zoom Framing Assist and High Speed AF
    • 16MP 1/2.3″ CCD Sensor
    • DIGIC 4 Image Processor
    • Canon 16x Optical Zoom Lens
    • 28-448mm (35mm Equiv.)
    • 3.0″ 230k-Dot LCD Monitor
    • HD 720p Video with Stereo Sound
    • Intelligent IS Image Stabilization
    • High Speed AF System
    • Smart AUTO Modes
    • 12.1MP High-Sensitivity CMOS Sensor
    • DIGIC 6 Image Processor
    • 24-120mm f/1.8-2.8 Lens (35mm Equiv.)
    • 3.0″ 922k-Dot Touch Screen LCD Monitor
    • Full HD 1080p Video Recording at 60 fps
    • Built-In Wireless Connectivity
    • High-Speed AF and 9.4 fps Burst Shooting
    • Intelligent IS Image Stabilization
    • Canon HS SYSTEM and ISO 12800
    • Background Defocus and HDR Scene Mode

 

New Rokinon 16mm T2.2 for Canon EF and EF-M Mount

A new Samyang/Rokinon/Bower 16mm T/2.2 Cinema lens will soon be released for the Canon EF and EF-M mount (and other mount types). Should be released by the end of September. The Canon EF mount version is available for pre-order (click here).

Specs:

  • Covers APS-C Sized Sensors
  • Standard Gearing for Focus and Iris
  • De-Clicked Aperture Ring
  • Aspherical Lens Elements
  • Multi-Layer Coating to Reduce Flare
  • Depth of Field Markings
  • Min. Focus Distance of 7.87 Inches
  • Bayonet Mount Lens Hood

Press release:

Rokinon is thrilled to announce the release of its 16mm T2.2 Cine Lens in September 2013. The Rokinon 16mm is a wide-angle lens for DSLR and mirrorless cameras in both the APS-C and Micro Four Thirds formats.

This lens allows for an impressive range of depth of field, with its fast T2.2 aperture. With a smooth operating manual focus, the 16mm offers pristine sharpness and clarity. It is ideal for shooting landscapes, architecture and interiors, as well as enjoying unique perspectives and close-ups with shallow depth of field

The 16mm T2.2 Cine lens features de-clicked apertures and follow focus compatibility, which is ideal for video. The lens is constructed with a solid build, using 13 optical elements in 11 groups with 2 aspherical lenses.

Rokinon is proud to provide a wide range of mounts. The 16mm T2.2 lens will be available in Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Sony, Canon M, Fujifilm X, Sony E, Samsung NX, as well as Micro Four Thirds cameras.

Rokinon continues its mission of “Excellence for Less.” See these great lenses and many more at a Rokinon dealer near you or at www.rokinon.com.

Magic Lantern Raw Enabled Canon EOS 5D Mark IIIs Can Now Be Rented

Magic Lantern

If you still were skeptical about the Magic Lantern RAW hack, or were thinking it was not delivering cool and professional features, then think again. Lens Rentals is renting magic-lanternized Canon EOS 5D Mark III bodies. They write:

This camera’s firmware has been altered to shoot RAW video. It will still function normally otherwise, but we’re renting it as a RAW-hacked camera.

The Canon EOS 5D Mark III Magic Lantern RAW Hack Kit includes everything you’ll need to get started shooting RAW video with the Canon 5D III. Key features include:

  • RAW Hack Firmware (08/06/13)
  • Expanded Video Features: Magic Lantern gets you the most out of your camera by unlocking professional features like peaking / zebra filters, superb audio controls, and even a built-in intervalometer for making time lapses.

  • Requirements: Recording RAW video requires incredibly fast CompactFlash cards. Lexar 128GB 1000x cards are currently the only cards we carry fast enough for RAW recording. This kit includes one of the Lexar cards, but more can be rented here.

Canon U.S.A. Gives Up-and-Coming Filmmakers a Chance at Stardom

Canon USA press release:

Canon U.S.A. Gives Up-and-Coming Filmmakers a Chance at Stardom-Revealing Twenty Finalists in the Canon “Project Imaginat10n” Film Contest

Ron Howard And Bryce Dallas Howard To Select Five Winning Films To Be Showcased At The Canon “Project Imaginat10n” Film Festival This Fall

MELVILLE, N.Y., August 19, 2013 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, has announced twenty finalists from the “Project Imaginat10n” Film Contest where amateurs and hobbyists were invited to sit in the director’s chair, showcasing their storytelling abilities by creating a short film inspired by a series of crowdsourced photographs. The project, helmed by two-time Academy Award®winner Ron Howard is the next phase in the “Project Imaginat10n”creative exercise proving Ron’s very own words that “we’re all creative.” Eva Longoria (film and TV actress), Jamie Foxx (Academy Award® winner), Biz Stone (co-founder of Twitter), Georgina Chapman (designer and co-founder of Marchesa) and James Murphy (founder of LCD SOUNDSYSTEM) all directed short films inspired by 10 consumer photographs earlier this year.

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