Canon EOS M5 hands-on video review

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Canon EOS M5: B&H Photo, Adorama, Amazon USA, Amazon Canada, Canon Canada, Canon USA

At a glance:

  • 24.2MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • DIGIC 7 Image Processor
  • 2.36m-Dot EVF, Touch and Drag AF Control
  • 3.2″ 1.62m-Dot Tilting Touchscreen LCD
  • Full HD 1080p Video Recording at 60 fps
  • Built-In Wi-Fi with NFC, Bluetooth Smart
  • Dual Pixel CMOS AF
  • Up to 9 fps Shooting and ISO 25600
  • Digital IS 5-Axis Image Stabilization

DigitalRev’s Kaiman Wong started his own YouTube channel, and the EOS M5 is one of the first cameras he reviewed. Kai is even fond of the EOS M5, though he has some criticism.

Canon’s latest mirrorless camera promises to be an 80D in a smaller package. With 1080p and a reasonable 24-megapixels, is it another flop or does the Dual Pixel Autofocus save the day?

The user manual for the Canon EOS M5 can be downloaded at Canon USA. Good to learn about the features of the EOS M5.

The Canon Store has refurbished Canon EOS M3 on sale at $298.99

Sea & Sea Announce Canon EOS 5D Mark IV underwater housing

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At a glance:

  • Construction: Corrosion-resistant aluminum alloy (machined, anodized finish)
  • Grip: Corrosion-resistant die-cast aluminum alloy
  • Depth Rating: 100m/330ft
  • Dimensions (WxHxD): 341 x 198 x 141mm /13.4 x 7.8 x 5.5 inches
  • Weight (Approx.): 3,000g/106oz (Housing only)

Sea & Sea announced an underwater housing for the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV. The housing fits also an EOS 5D Mark III, EOS 5Ds and EOS 5Ds R. Reccomended price is $3,899.95, shipping to start soon.

Press release (via Dive Photo Guide):

U/W Housing for Canon EOS 5D Mark IV / EOS 5D Mark III
Housing satisfies even professional needs with its superior ergonomic design and ruggedness

MDX-5D Mark lV housing (black) (housing only) (Product No.06181)

Relevant Information

The MDX-5D Mark lll and the MDX-5D Mark lll ver. 2 housings can be converted to accommodate both the EOS 5D Mark lV and the EOS 5D Mark lll (fees apply).

Features

  • Important controls can be operated whilst holding the grips. Frequently-used buttons such as ISO, AF Point Selection and Multi-function Selection buttons are operated by external levers, allowing quick and accurate operation.
  • The main command dial, the quick control dial and others have a damper (spring) to provide secure operation. (Controls on the camera will not slip because of the damper).
  • The tension on the Shutter Release lever can be adjusted in 3 steps
  • Compatible with Optical YS Converter/C.
  • Tripod screw mount is located on the centre underside of the housing.
  • Built-in leak sensor immediately alerts you to water ingress.
  • Equipped with two sacrificial zinc diodes (one on the front case and the other on the rear) to prevent electrolysis damage.
  • Accessory port enables use of Leak Sentinel (vacuum sensor).
  • Sync Cord 2-pin Connector enables use of conventional hardwired Sync cable (Manual mode only).
  • Equipped with the Optical Viewfinder 0.5x as standard. Other optional viewfinders such as the VF180 1.2x, VF45 1.2x and Optical Viewfinder 0.8x can be used.
  • All controls have luminescence stickers which glow in dark environment.
  • Pulling out the Focus/Zoom Dial gives sufficient room inside the housing to easily accommodate larger diameter lenses.
  • The camera’s diopter adjustment dial can be operated from outside the housing. This feature is useful when two or more people with different eyesight use the housing.
  • The housing is equipped with a lens-lock release button which makes it possible to change lenses easily, without opening the housing.
  • The Port Lock prevents the port from turning or loosening and the Port Lock lever is specifically located to avoid being unlocked accidentally.

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Canon Introduces One of the Smallest and Lightest 4K Resolution Laser Projectors (REALiS 4K600STZ)

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Canon press release:

REALiS 4K600STZ Pro AV LCOS Projector Combines Canon’s Outstanding Image Quality and Advanced Features with Low Total Cost of Ownership

MELVILLE, N.Y., November 22, 2016 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today unveiled the latest of its innovative technology with the debut of the REALiS 4K600STZ Pro AV Laser LCOS Projector. At only 57.3 pounds, the REALiS 4K600STZ is among the world’s smallest and lightest native 4K laser projectors, making it ideal for a wide range of markets and applications including simulation, museums, art galleries, planetariums, higher education, medical education and training.

The REALiS 4K600STZ projector reproduces exceptionally detailed images with outstanding color accuracy thanks to a combination of core technologies and features including:

  • Native 4K Resolution of 4096 x 2400 which is larger than both QFHD and DCI-resolution, the 4K standards for TV and digital cinema respectively. The expanded vertical resolution (2400) is particularly important for those applications, like simulation and training and design/engineering, which may require larger vertical display areas.
  • Laser Phosphor Light Source which offers an extended operation time up to 20,000 hours or more1, quick start-up2, omnidirectional projector placement, and a wide range of colors – all helping to greatly enhance the user experience, installation process and reduce the total cost of ownership (TCO).
  • 6000 lumens with up to 10,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio3 helps ensure content appears bright with deep black and brilliant white levels, as well as excellent gradation.
  • Canon’s renowned LCOS Technology with AISYS-enhancement and advanced Color Management System for producing content with exceptional detail and color accuracy – ideal for those industries/applications like museums and galleries with the highest image quality requirements.
  • Genuine Canon 4K Lens for consistent clarity and color throughout entire projected area; the lens also includes a special Marginal Focus function which can be used to help ensure content projected on the peripheral portions of domed surfaces remains in focus – a benefit especially important to those in the simulation, training and educational fields. The 4K600STZ projector is also able to deliver a virtually consistent level of brightness throughout its zoom range, thus helping to provide even greater placement flexibility.
  • Powerful Dual Image Processing Engines for uncompressed 4K 60p playback, and optimal upscaling of 2K video and other non-native 4K resolution content.
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“Fall Campfire” stop motion shows how well simple tricks can work out when used in a smart way

Ok, the post title is a little complex but I wanted to capture your attention for Israeli artist, director and animator Ynon Lan‘s video, Fall Campfire. It’s just 30 seconds but it will let you with a smile. Ynon Lan used a Canon EOS 550D to make the video.

I featured other works by Ynon Lan previously, a somewhat different time-lapse of New York City and Still NYC, where he assembled 330 pictures out of 3600 to make a somewhat different timelapse of New York City.

You can follow Ynon on his site, Behance, Instagram, and Vimeo.

A Bit of Everything

Above: How to Remove Sensor Dust in Adobe Lightroom- Sleeklens

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Capturing the moment with Gali Tibbon – Canon UK

Travel photography: Capturing the unexpected with Dr. Chris Brown – Canon Australia

The Canon EOS M5: Creativity in a Compact Size – Rick Sammon/Canon Digital Learning Center

Expert tips for creative low-light shooting – Amateur Photographer

Fuji X-Pro2 and X-T2 User Review – My Journey from Canon to Sony to Fuji – Fuji Rumors

The shrinking camera sales will kill Canon-Nikon plans for a FF mirrorless? – Mirrorless Rumors

Today’s Gold Box and one day only deals at Amazon US, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, B&H Photo, eBay and Adorama

Canon product advisory for PowerShot ELPH 180/IXUS 175

PowerShot ELPH 180

Product advisory for the Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 (IXUS 175 in Europe)

Thank you for using Canon products.

In rare cases, the AF function on some PowerShot ELPH 180 compact digital cameras may not operate properly and focus may not be achieved. Customer support for this phenomenon is described below.

We take great pride in the quality and performance of our products. We offer our sincerest apologies to any customers who may be inconvenienced.

Phenomenon

In rare cases, when shooting still images or movies with the PowerShot ELPH 180 compact digital camera, the AF function on the camera does not operate properly, and focus is not achieved in the captured image or movie, even if the AF frame is displayed.

Affected Products

Only some PowerShot ELPH 180 compact digital cameras are affected by this phenomenon.

The phenomenon may occur in cameras whose  first two digits in its  serial number are “11”, “12” ,“21”,“22”,”23” or”24”.
(Examples of serial numbers for  cameras that may be affected:
“11xxxxxxxxxx” , “12xxxxxxxxx”, “21xxxxxxxxxx”,  “22xxxxxxxxxx”,  “23xxxxxxxxxx”, “24xxxxxxxxxxx”
(‘x’ can be any number)).

PowerShot ELPH 180

If the camera has a black marking on the inside of the battery cover, as shown in the image below, this indicates that your camera has been checked and the issue has been corrected.

PowerShot ELPH 180

Support

If the camera meets the serial number criteria listed above and does not have a black marking on the inside of the battery cover, and if the phenomenon occurs and is confirmed by CUSA we will repair the unit free of charge. If you own one of the affected cameras, please contact our Customer Support Center.

If you have not already done so, please register your PowerShot ELPH 180. By registering, we will be able to notify you via email about future service upgrades.

This information is for residents of the United States and its five territories only. If you do not reside in the USA or its five territories, please contact the Canon Customer Support Center in your region.

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