Two videos for you to show what you can do with older gear (5D Mark II) and gear that’s said to be not very suited for video work (6D)

Who said that the Canon EOS 6D is not suited for video work? While it is true that Canon skimped on the Canon EOS 6D [shoplink 7139](price & specs)[/shoplink], their entry-level full-frame DSLR, and that Canon did not push video features in the EOS 6D, there is still people able to show where you can reach with an EOS 6D when it comes to video.

The video above is titled “Happy in La Spezia” (La Spezia is a city in northern Italy). The video was shot by filmmaker Damiano Martino using an Canon EOS 6D and the following lenses: [shoplink 184]EF 35 f/1.4L[/shoplink], [shoplink 230]EF 24-105mm f/4L IS[/shoplink], and [shoplink 120]EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro[/shoplink].

The video below was shot using a Canon EOS 5D Mark II [shoplink 254](price & specs)[/shoplink], the Canon DSLR that changed the game for videographers. The video, shot by filmmaker Xavier Zimbardo, shows a colourful view of the Holi festival in India (also known as Colours Festival). I feature the video not just because it is beautiful, but also because I’ll soon leave for a 3-months trip thru Asia, starting in India, and to show that you can shot amazing videos also when using older gear. The [shoplink 8658]EF 70-200mm f/2,8L IS[/shoplink] and [shoplink 230]EF 24-105mm f/4L IS[/shoplink] lenses were used.

The Canon WP-DC53 Waterproof Case for the PowerShot G1X Mark II is in stock at B&H at $399.

Specifications:

• Depth Rating: 130′
• Clear Durable Plastic Polymer Body
• Mechanical Controls
• Access to Virtually All Camera Functions
• Built-In Flat Polycarbonate Lens Port
• Diffuser for Camera’s Built-in Flash
• Cold Shoe Mount
• Neck and Wrist Strap Included

Product description after the break.

Canon press release:

Canon U.S.A., Inc. Receives The U.S. Chamber Of Commerce Intellectual Property Center’s 2014 IP Champions Award

MELVILLE, N.Y., April 24, 2014 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is proud to announce that the company has received the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Global Intellectual Property Center’s 2014 IP Champions Award for its “Anti-Counterfeit Consumer Awareness Campaign” that highlights the dangers of counterfeit electronic goods.

The campaign was recognized for the positive impact intellectual property has on the innovative process and its role in safeguarding the marketplace for consumers. The award was presented at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Global Intellectual Property Center’s IP Champions Conference and Awards luncheon on April 23rd.

“Counterfeiting is a growing problem for the consumer electronics industry and its customers,” said Yuichi Ishizuka, president and COO, Canon U.S.A. “It is an honor to be recognized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for our commitment to educating and raising awareness for the safety of our customers and the investment they make when purchasing electronic products.”

Canon’s “Anti-Counterfeit Consumer Awareness Campaign” was launched in January 2013 to promote awareness of a consumer electronics industry-wide issue: the risks of using counterfeit accessories for digital cameras and camcorders, especially batteries and chargers. Counterfeit products are fake replicas of the real products, designed to take advantage of the superior value of the real product. Some of these fake accessories are produced in a manner that can make it increasingly more difficult for average consumers to identify. Purchase of these products can lead to potentially dangerous results. Unlike genuine products, counterfeit accessories may not meet government and industry safety standards and may overheat, smoke, melt, ignite and may cause bodily injury and property damage.

For more information visit: usa.canon.com/aboutcounterfeits.

Canon published the financial results of Q1 2014. You can access the following documents:

• Presentation material for Q1 2014 Results
• Full results for Q1 2014.