Canon Powershot G5 X review (Photography Blog)

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Photography Blog tested Canon’s new pocket-sized, 1 inch sensor Powershot camera, the Canon PowerShot G5 X.

The Canon PowerShot G5 X is an excellent compact camera for enthusiast photographers, offering a very good built-in viewfinder, a fast lens, a wealth of options for shooting both stills and video, excellent image quality, speedy auto-focusing, intuitive and configurable handling, and solid construction. The 4.2x zoom lens may limit its appeal somewhat, as will the lack of 4K video recording, but for us, the new G5 X is the best-balanced model out of the G3 X, G5 X and G9 X range. Read the review…

The Canon Powershot G5 X sells for $749 (it”s actually $50 off regular price): B&H Photo, Adorama, Amazon USA, Amazon Canada, Canon Canada, Canon USA. Key features:

  • 20.2MP 1″ High-Sensitivity CMOS Sensor
  • DIGIC 6 Image Processor
  • 4.2x Optical Zoom f/1.8-2.8 Lens
  • 24-100mm (35mm Equivalent)
  • 2.36m-Dot Electronic Viewfinder
  • 3.0″ 1.04m-Dot Multi-Angle Touchscreen
  • Full HD 1080p Video Recording at 60 fps
  • Built-In Wi-Fi Connectivity with NFC
  • ISO 12800 & 5.9 fps Continuous Shooting
  • Manual Control Dials, Star Shooting Mode

The story behind the PowerShot G5 X, by the men who made it (CPN interview)

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The Canon Professional Network posted an interview with the engineers who developed the Canon Powershot G5 X.

The launch of the PowerShot G5 X – with its electronic viewfinder (EVF) plus classic DSLR handling in a compact body – was a significant moment for Canon. In an in-depth interview, CPN discovers the technical challenges faced by the PowerShot development team (below) – Takashi Yoshida, Ryuji Fukute, Kenji Ito, Koki Kitaya, Atsushi Fujita and Yoshikazu Sakagami from the Image Communication Products Operations Department and Yoshihiro Miyazawa from the Design Centre. Together they discuss the technical and design challenges they faced when turning concept into reality. Read the review…

The Canon Powershot G5 X sells for $749 (it”s actually $50 off regular price): B&H Photo, Adorama, Amazon USA, Amazon Canada, Canon Canada, Canon USA. Key features:

  • 20.2MP 1″ High-Sensitivity CMOS Sensor
  • DIGIC 6 Image Processor
  • 4.2x Optical Zoom f/1.8-2.8 Lens
  • 24-100mm (35mm Equivalent)
  • 2.36m-Dot Electronic Viewfinder
  • 3.0″ 1.04m-Dot Multi-Angle Touchscreen
  • Full HD 1080p Video Recording at 60 fps
  • Built-In Wi-Fi Connectivity with NFC
  • ISO 12800 & 5.9 fps Continuous Shooting
  • Manual Control Dials, Star Shooting Mode

Last day to win a Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 lens with Canon Watch and Lockerdome

Canon EF 40mm Canon Rf Lens Rumor
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Canon Watch teamed up with LockerDome to offer you the opportunity to win a brand new Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 pancake lens. The giveaway ends tomorrow, 12/01/2015.

To join the giveaway you can do one or all of the following: follow Canon Watch on LockerDome, like and follow Canon Watch on Facebook/Twitter, and share Canon Watch on Facebook/Twitter. The giveaway will end in a bit less than a month.

If you are interested, check out the Giveaway here.

LockerDome is an interest based social media platform that allows users to personalize the web. Over 100 million monthly users are interacting on LockerDome and participating in their widgets (contests, quizzes, polls). LockerDome believes the future of digital media is smart, hence effortless customization and content adaption based on users tastes are offered.

Zeiss Otus 28mm f/1.4 will sell at $4,990

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We knew this wouldn’t be a budget lens. Now the price for the new Zeiss Otus 28mm f/1.4 has appeared on B&H Photo’s website, it’s a whooping $4,990. The new Otus will be available worldwide starting Q2 2016.

Zeiss Otus 28mm f/1.4 key features:

  • Aperture Range: f/1.4 to f/16
  • Apochromatic, Distagon Optical Design
  • 8 Anomalous Partial Dispersion Elements
  • 2 Aspherical Elements
  • Floating Elements System
  • Zeiss T* Anti-Reflective Coating
  • Internal Focus; Manual Focus Design
  • All-Metal Barrel, Yellow Scale Markings

Recsea underwater housing for Canon EOS 7D Mark II announced

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Recsea announced an underwater housing for the EOS 7D Mark II, the Recsea RDH-C7DMkII will cost $2,880 without and $3,260 with fixed dual grip.

Press release (via Dive Photo Guide):

Recsea announces CANON EOS 7D Mark II UW Housing RDH-C7DMkII

FEATURES

  • Compact and durable, CNC precision machined corrosion-resistant aluminum housing.
  • Lightweight, ergonomically designed.
  • Housing Maximum Operating Depth (MOD) of 100 meters (328 feet), depending on Lens Port.
  • Shutter Trigger.
  • Built-in Camera Fixing Plate.
  • Airlock Vacuum Valve.
  • Rear Control Dial with push button function.
  • RECSEA original Secure-Latch locking system for easy opening and closing.
  • Dual Housing Port to Lens Port O-ring system.
  • Quality silicone O-ring with wider Back Cover contact surface for added protection at greater depths.
  • Complete camera function control.
  • Wide variety of optional Lens Ports, Focus and Zoom Gears, and other supported options.

SPECIFICATIONS

  • Compatible Camera: CANON EOS 7D Mark II.
  • Maximum Depth: 100 meters (328 feet).

Material
Main Body and Back Cover: Corrosion-resistant Aluminum Alloy, Anodized Lever. Buttons, Dials: POM, PC. Flash, LCD Windows: Hard Coat Acrylic Flash Window Diffuser: Polycarbonate (POM). Screws, Springs, Shafts: Stainless Steel, Galvanized

Dimensions

W201mm x D116mm x H162mm (Housing only).
Weight:
1.860kg (Land / Housing only)
2.433kg (Land / Housing w/Aluminum Fixed Dual Grip)
2.206kg (Land / Housing w/POM Fixed Dual Grip)
Standard Color: Gun Metallic Zero-VOC Enamel Coating.

Included Accessories
Hand Strap, Strobe Mask/External Strobe Connection Mount and Screws x 2, Housing Port Cover, Reserve O-rings (1 Main Body and 1 Housing Port), O-ring Removal Pick, O-ring Grease

EOS 7D Mark II

Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens in stock and ready to ship at $899

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The new Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG HSM “Art” lens is in stock at major retailers at $899: Amazon | Adorama | B&H Photo

Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG HSM key features:

  • EF Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/1.4 to f/16
  • Two FLD Elements and Five SLD Elements
  • Two Aspherical Elements
  • Super Multi-Layer Coating
  • Hyper Sonic AF Motor, Manual Override
  • Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm
  • TSC Material, Brass Bayonet Mount
  • Built-In Petal-Shaped Lens Hood
  • Compatible with Sigma USB Dock