Canon to sponsor 23rd World Scout Jamboree

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Canon press release:

Canon to sponsor 23rd World Scout Jamboree

TOKYO, April 7, 2015—Canon Inc. announced today that it has entered into a sponsorship agreement with the Scout Association of Japan to become a Platinum Sponsor1 of the 23rd World Scout Jamboree,2 which kicks off on July 28, 2015, in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan.

Canon will support the 23rd World Scout Jamboree through a contribution as a Platinum Sponsor, the event’s highest sponsorship ranking, along with product loans and other assistance.

The Company will host a booth at the World Scout Jamboree’s program venue, with plans to allow participants to pose for commemorative photos captured using Canon cameras, which will be output on the spot by Canon printers and given as souvenirs. The Company will also launch a photo gallery on the World Scout Jamboree’s homepage to share photos captured from the camping grounds, from which participants can view, download and print their favorite photographs both during and after the conclusion of the event.

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(CW2) Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 IS STM Image Leaked?

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An image of a possible Canon 50mm f/1.8 IS STM lens leaked on the web. Fake or real?

Hard to say so far. The lens in the image appears to have a good build quality, a large focusing ring, has IS and STM, looks authentic. It’s also questionable if this lens will replace the 50mm f/1.8 II (the Nifty-Fifty), or the EF 50mm f/1.4 USM.

If the image is real, then the lens appears to be placed higher in Canon’s line-up than the Nifty-Fifty. Btw, os there a reason to replace the Nifty-Fifty?

What do you think? For a comparison, see below the 50mm f/1.8 II and 50mm f/1.4.

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Canon release updates for Digital Photo Professional (DPP), EOS Utility, Picture Style Editor

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Canon released new version of their photo software. You can download all updates here. See below what has changed:

Digital Photo Professional 3.14.48

  • Supports EF11-24mm f/4L USM

Digital Photo Professional 4.2.10

  • Supports EOS 8000D/EOS Rebel T6s/EOS 760D, EOS Kiss X8i/EOS Rebel T6i/EOS 750D, EOS M3
  • Supports EF 11-24mm f/4L USM, EF-M 22mm f/2 STM, EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM, EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM, EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM.

EOS Utility 2.14.20

  • Supports EF11-24mm f/4L USM

EOS Utility 3.2.10

  • Supports EOS 8000D/EOS Rebel T6s/EOS 760D, EOS Kiss X8i/EOS Rebel T6i/EOS 750D, EOS M3
  • Supports EF11-24mm f/4L USM.

Picture Style Editor 1.15.10

  • Supports EOS 8000D/EOS Rebel T6s/EOS 760D, EOS Kiss X8i/EOS Rebel T6i/EOS 750D, EOS M3

Canon developing high-magnification, long-focal-length broadcast field zoom lens supporting 4K production

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Canon press release:

Canon developing high-magnification, long-focal-length broadcast field zoom lens supporting 4K production

TOKYO, April 2, 2015—Canon Inc. announced today that the Company is currently developing a high-zoom-ratio, long-focal-length field zoom lens that realizes exceptional imaging performance for use with 4K-capable broadcast cameras employing 2/3-inch sensors. Canon will exhibit a prototype of the 4K field zoom lens at the 2015 NAB (National Association of Broadcasters) Show, to be held from April 13 to 16 in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.A.

As 4K-resolution content, which traces its beginnings to the movie-production industry, continues to gain ground in the broadcasting industry, initiatives are currently underway to implement 4K broadcasting in countries around the world with an increasing number of professionals making use of equipment supporting 4K production.

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Official: Samyang 100mm T3.1 VDSLR ED UMC MACRO Lens

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From Samyang:

Free Your Action

Telephotos and close-ups for cinematography 

  • – Macro Telephoto Manual Focus Lens
  • – Bright T3.1 aperture
  • – High refractive (HR) and extra low dispersion lens (ED)
  • – Uncoupled aperture and focus gear ring
  • – Ultra Multi Coating (UMC) technology of Samyang Optics
  • – Circular aperture with 9 blades
  • – VDSLR II CINE LENS

Macro Telephoto Manual Focus Lens
Samyang Optics 100mm T3.1 VDSLR ED UMC MACRO is a macro telephoto manual focus cine lens designed for full frame sensor sizes. The maximum close-up magnification is 1:1. This macro lens with vivid color and soft out-focusing is the best lens for close-up images of flower and insects. It also can be used as a 100mm telephoto lens for landscapes and portraits.

VDSLR Cine Lens Features
Samyang 100mm T3.1 VDSLR ED UMC MACRO allows more delicate video work with T number marks. The focus gear ring is installed for follow focus system. You may change the aperture quietly and smoothly with the uncoupled aperture gear rings. Also, distance scale and T numbers are marked on both sides of the lens for convenience.

Optical Features
Samyang 100mm T3.1 has a low T number of T3.1. You may control the lens precisely when shooting under various exposure environment including relatively dark or too bright situations
This lens features 15 lenses in 12 groups especially including a high refractive lens (HR) and extra low dispersion lens (ED) to minimize color aberration and unnecessary light dispersion in order to offer high resolution throughout the image. Ultra Multi Coating (UMC) of Samyang Optics is used to optimize the light penetration and minimizes flare and ghost. With such optical construction, it has 0.307m of minimum focal length to film subjects in a very near distance.

Hardware Features
There are 9 aperture blades designed to be almost as a full circle when aperture is closed which expresses starlike ray clearly and beautifully. The frame of the lens is compact and solid since it is made of high-strength aluminum alloy so you can create trustworthy images. Also, detachable petal-shaped lens hood minimizes flare and ghost by sheltering lens from unnecessary lights.
Available for 10 camera mounts: Canon EOS, Nikon, Pentax K, Sony ∝, Canon M, Fujifilm X, Samsung NX, Sony E, FT, MFT.

Samyang Optics VDSLR II Cine Lens Line Up
Samyang 100mm T3.1 VDSLR ED UMC MACRO is one of Samyang Optics VDSLR II Cine Lens Line Up for full frame image sensor sizes. The lenses produce the same image color and have a united location of aperture and focus gear ring to maximize the convenience when filming.

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Samyang 100mm f/2.8 Macro Lens Officially Announced

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Samyang/Rokinon’s new 100mm f/2.8 Macro 1:1 lens is official. The lens will sell for $549.

From Samyang…:

Focusing on the Essence of Nature

The real art designed for ultimate close-ups

  • – Macro Telephoto Manual Focus Lens
  • – Bright F2.8 aperture
  • – High refractive (HR) and extra low dispersion lens (ED)
  • – Ultra Multi Coating (UMC) technology of Samyang Optics
  • – Circular aperture with 9 blades

Macro Telephoto Manual Focus Lens
Samyang Optics 100mm F2.8 ED UMC MACRO is a macro telephoto manual focus lens designed for full frame sensor sizes. The maximum close-up magnification is 1:1. This macro lens with vivid color and soft out-focusing is the best lens for close-up images of flower and insects. It also can be used as a 100mm telephoto lens for landscapes and portraits.

Optical Features
Samyang 100mm F2.8 ED UMC MACRO has a low F number of F2.8. You may control the lens precisely when shooting under various exposure environment including relatively dark or too bright situations.
This lens features 15 lenses in 12 groups especially including a high refractive lens (HR) and extra low dispersion lens (ED) to minimize color aberration and unnecessary light dispersion in order to offer high resolution throughout the image. Ultra Multi Coating (UMC) of Samyang Optics is used to optimize the light penetration and minimizes flare and ghost. With such optical construction, it has 0.307m of minimum focal length to film subjects in a very near distance.

Hardware Features
There are 9 aperture blades designed to be almost as a full circle when aperture is closed which expresses starlike ray clearly and beautifully. The frame of the lens is compact and solid since it is made of high-strength aluminum alloy so you can create trustworthy images. Also, detachable petal-shaped lens hood minimizes flare and ghost by sheltering lens from unnecessary lights.
Available for 10 camera mounts: Canon EOS, Nikon AE, Pentax K, Sony ∝, Canon M, Fujifilm X, Samsung NX, Sony E, FT, MFT.

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