Instant Magny 35 – An Instant Back for 135 SLR & Rangefinder Cameras is on Kickstarter

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NINM Lab is about to launch a Kickstarter campaign for a tool (or gadget, if you prefer) that might be interesting for a lot of people. Do you still have an old film camera and would like to use it? Well, read on.

The link to the Kickstarter project is here, and will be active from June 12 2pm GMT to June 16, 2018. NINM Lab’s press release can be found here. Kickstarter price is $159 for Canon cameras.

Press release:

Instant Magny 35 – From ephemeral moment to tangible memory

An Instant Back for 135 SLR & Rangefinder Cameras

The new camera accessory, the Instant Magny 35 Instant Back, enables you to use a 135 Single Lens Reflex and Rangefinder film camera to capture instant photographs without any modifications.

The Instant Magny 35, developed by NINM Lab, is compatible with over 35 most common models from 5 major brands of 135 SLR and Rangefinder film cameras. The models supported include: Nikon FM/FE/FA Series, Leica M Series, Olympus OM Series, Pentax M series, and Canon A Series.

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NINM Lab is raising funds for Instant Magny 35 on Kickstarter. Pre-orders on Kickstarter start from US$99 with up to 45% off. Fundraising officially opens on June 12, 2pm GMT and concludes on July 16.

  • Transforming the traditional film camera into an instant camera
  • An unprecedented instant photography experience using your most reliable and familiar camera
  • Innovative design allows you to carry or store it easily and freely
  • Discovering the real you
  • Utilizing the commonly used Fujifilm Instax Square instant film

Canon EF 70-200MM F/4L II USM and EF 70-200MM F/2.8L IS III announced, pre-orders open

Canon officially announced the new EF 70-200MM F/4L II USM and EF 70-200MM F/2.8L IS III lenses.

Canon EF 70-200mm F/4L II pre-order at $1,299: B&H Photo | Adorama

Canon EF 70-200mm F/2.8L IS III pre-order at $2,099: B&H Photo | Adorama

Canon press release:

Canon Updates Lineup of EF L-Series Telephoto Zoom Lenses With the Introduction of EF 70-200MM F/4L II USM and EF 70-200MM F/2.8L IS III USM

Next Generation of EF 70-200mm Lenses Features a Variety of Updates Including Enhanced Optical Image Stabilization in the f/4 and the Inclusion of Air Sphere Coating in the f/2.8

MELVILLE, N.Y., June 7, 2018 – Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today introduced two new telephoto zoom lenses, the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM and Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM. The new lenses serve advanced amateur and professional photographers in a variety of applications and solutions including wildlife, landscapes, portrait and sports photography. Canon EF 70-200mm focal-length lenses are a popular option for photographers in need of a long zoom range that maintains a relatively compact design. In addition, these updated lenses inherit the same overall build-quality and ruggedness photographers have come to expect from the Canon EF L-series line of lenses.

“At the core of image capturing, Canon believes the lens is just as important as the camera. A seamless relationship between the two allows photographers to produce emotion-evoking and timeless images,” said Kazuto Ogawa, president and chief operating officer, Canon U.S.A., Inc. “Canon is excited to offer photographers two distinct options in the 70-200mm focal-length, continuing to further expand our optics heritage.”

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM

The new Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM features numerous updates over its predecessor, making it an ideal lens for advanced amateur photographers using Canon DSLR cameras such as the EOS 6D Mark II or EOS 80D. Most notably, Optical Image Stabilization is upgraded from three stops to five shutter speed stops1 of correction over the original f/4 lens. The improved IS allows photographers to more easily capture crisp, in-focus images without the use of a tripod. The new lens also features three IS modes, each uniquely designed and suitable for a variety of shooting situations, such as the capture of still subjects, panning or fast moving objects2. Furthermore, the IS operational noise has been reduced, which proves ideal for photographers shooting in a concert hall or on-stage shooting at the theatre.

Additional noteworthy features of the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM include:

  • One fluorite lens and two UD lenses helps to provide high-image quality
  • Minimum focusing distance shortened from 1.2m to 1m (3.9ft to 3.3ft)
  • Super Spectra Coating technology and optimized lens element placement helps minimize ghosting and flaring
  • Circular nine blade aperture producing a beautiful bokeh quality, ideal for portrait shooting
  • Lens features 20 lens elements in 15 groups
  • Fluorine coating on front and rear elements helps to reduce smears and fingerprints
  • Inner focusing system with Ring Ultrasonic Motor

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM

The new Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM is an ideal lens for professional photographers who shoot with the Canon 1D and 5D series of DSLR cameras. The inclusion of Air Sphere Coating (ASC) technology helps to reduce flaring and ghosting, and suppresses the reflection of light.

Additional noteworthy features of the Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM include:

  • Optical Image Stabilizer up to 3.5 shutter speed stops1 of correction
  • Fluorine coating on front and rear elements helps to reduce smears and fingerprints
  • Inner focusing system with Ring Ultrasonic Motor
  • One fluorite lens and five UD lenses helps to provide high-image quality
  • Minimum focusing distance of 1.2m (3.9ft)
  • Lens features 23 elements in 19 groups
  • Circular eight blade aperture

The Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II is scheduled to begin shipping in late June 2018 with an estimated retail price of $1,299.00. The Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III is scheduled to begin shipping in August 2018 for an estimated retail price of $2,099.00^. For additional information regarding the lenses improved performance over predecessors please visit, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFTBw7-8gdk&feature=youtu.be.

There are good reasons to buy an original Canon EOS 5D in 2018

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Original Canon EOS 5D at a glance:

  • Captures images on CompactFlash Type I and Type II cards, compatible with cards of 2 GB capacity and larger
  • Consecutive shooting allows the capture of 3.0 frames per second for up to 60 consecutive JPEG or 17 RAW frames in a burst
  • World’s smallest and lightest full-frame digital SLR as of August 2005 the sensor operates without a conversion factor
  • 12.8-megapixel CCD captures images up to 4,368 x 2,912 pixels
  • New larger 2.5-inch LCD screen can be viewed even at extreme angles of up to 170 degrees
  • 12.8-megapixel CCD captures images up to 4,368 x 2,912 pixels
  • World’s smallest and lightest full-frame digital SLR as of August 2005–the sensor operates without a conversion factor

The original Canon EOS 5D, what a milestone camera. Announced in 2005, 13 years ago, and still in the heart of people.

In the the video below, Mattias Burling explains how he found a Canon EOS 5D for just $76, and why it’s a bargain you should consider.

Mattias Burling names 5 reasons why you should consider an original Canon EOS 5D. You just have to watch the video.

The original Canon EOS 5D can still be found on Amazon. And, last but not least, you can run Magic Lantern on the original EOS 5D! And that’s the reason nr. 6.

[via Photography Talk]

This photographer mounted a Canon EF 70-200mm 1.4x lens on a Nintendo Game Boy

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All pictures © Bastiaan Ekeler, used with permission.

I love hacking projects like this. They may be useless for some people but I think they are way cool.

Photographer Bastiaan Ekeler designed and 3D printed a Canon EF mount adapter to fit a Canon telephoto lens on a Game Boy. It’s the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4 with a Canon 1.4x extender.

As Bastiaan sums it up:

I designed and built a Canon EF Mount for my Game Boy Camera. The GBC has a sensor size of about 3.6mm² which seems equivalent to a 1/4″ sensor (Wikipedia). This gives the GBC a crop factor of about 10.81. With my 70-200 f4 mounted on a 1.4x extender, this gives me a max equivalent focal distance of about 200×1.4×10.81=3,026.8mm.

The lens adapter was designed in Rhinoceros 3D and printer on a Monoprice Select Mini v2 in black PLA at a pretty rough layer height (for speed). Minimal supports and cleanup are required to make the lens fit semi-snugly. The GBC sensor PCB screws into the back of the 3D print and with a little cutting and filing, the whole things mounts onto the partly-disassembled GBC, all with the original hardware. If there is enough interest, I might make some modifications to the 3D model and post it on Thingiverse for others to print and experiment with.

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Fun fact, this combination gives me almost the exact focal length to get the moon to fill the tiny 128×112px frame. Shooting the moon handheld with a ~3000mm equivalent lens on an unlit gameboy screen that updates at about 1fps in low light situations is not an easy task but I got a couple of shots in!

Be sure to read his article to get more insight, and check the sample photos. Kudos Bastiaan!

You can follow Bastiaan Ekeler on Twitter, Instagram, or have a look at his site.

[via Hackaday]

Canon will showcase the new EOS C700 Full Frame Cinema Camera at Cine Gear Expo 2018

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Canon EOS C700 FF at a glance:

  • 5.9K Full Frame CMOS Sensor with DAF
  • EF-Cinema Lock Type Mount
  • Dual Pixel AF, Triple DIGIC DV 5
  • XF-AVC and ProRes Recording to CFast 2.0
  • Internal Full-Frame up to 60FPS
  • Internal 4K/Super35 Crop up to 72FPS
  • Internal 2K/Super16 Crop up to 168FPS
  • Selectable Gamma and Log Curves
  • ACES Support
  • External Raw Recording Option

Canon will showcase the company’s new EOS C700, a professional full frame Cinema camera announced March 2018. The Canon EOS C700 can be pre-ordered for $33,000 at B&H Photo and Adorama.

New Canon Full-Frame Cinema Camera to be Showcased at Cine Gear Expo 2018

The company will offer hands-on demonstrations with its latest products and host panel discussions

MELVILLE, N.Y., May 31, 2018 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, will showcase its newest digital cinema products in Booth #12 at Cine Gear Expo 2018 in Los Angeles.

Visitors to the Canon booth will have the opportunity to experience the full range of Canon Cinema cameras and lenses, 4K reference displays, and DSLR cameras and lenses, including the recently announced EOS C700 FF Cinema Camera. Available in EF or PL mount, the EOS C700 FF features a 5.9K full-frame sensor with built-in anamorphic de-squeeze capabilities and RAW capture. The camera will be on display paired with the CN-E20mm T1.5 LF F lens, the latest addition to Canon’s line of CN-E prime lenses. Canon’s newest 4K HDR reference display, the 24-inch DP-V2421, will also be available for hands-on demonstrations, showcasing on-set HDR functionality.

Cine Gear attendees will be able to learn more about Canon’s CarePAK PRO Extended Service Plan, which recently expanded to include professional video and cinema products. Canon CarePAK PRO offers coverage from accidental damage such as drops, spills and power surges, protecting customer investments from unforeseen repair costs and excessive downtime. Conditions and restrictions apply*.

In addition to showcasing products and professional service and support offerings, Canon will host a series of panel discussions and educational seminars. On Saturday, attendees** will have the opportunity to see the new EOS C700 FF in action with a screening of Dishful of Dollars, a short film directed by Nigel Dick and shot by Nancy Schreiber, ASC. The full panel schedule is as follows:

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