• EOSHD shootout – Nikon D5200 vs 5D Mark III from Andrew Reid on Vimeo.  Nikon D5200 vs Canon [shoplink 2431]EOS 5D Mark III (specs&price)[/shoplink] –> read it here
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  Aputure V-Control – USB Focus Controller for Canon [shoplink 271]EOS 1D Mark IV (specs&price)[/shoplink],EOS 5D Mark III [shoplink 2431](price & specs)[/shoplink], EOS 5D Mark II [shoplink 254](price & specs)[/shoplink], EOS 7D [shoplink 337](price & specs)[/shoplink], EOS 60D [shoplink 335](price & specs)[/shoplink], EOS 600 [shoplink 333](price & specs)[/shoplink]:
  • Main Features:
  • Worlds 1st mode-switching USB focus device
  • Total exposure control (shutter, aperture, ISO, EC)
  • Total live-view control
  • Compatible with many accessories
  • LCD display for adjustment settings
  • Multiple focus options in still mode
  • Four focus point presets in video mode
  • Two USB ports for ergonomic flexibility
  • Simple operation & easy portability

• Canon Celebrates the Power of Image in Fashion. Core facts:
  
  • Canon Europe, world leader in imaging solutions and Imaging Partner of the British Fashion Council, is participating in 12 exciting initiatives underway as part of its official sponsorship of London Fashion Week and London Fashion Weekend.
  • Aimed at celebrating the Power of Image and sharing Canon’s imaging expertise with the fashion industry, the projects include collaboration with outstanding photographers, designers and bloggers.
  • Highlights of the Canon initiatives are captured in behind-the-scene insights revealed in a series of Canon video interviews by seasoned fashion blogger Andy Torres from StyleScrapbook.com.
  • Leading professional photographer Clive Booth also explains what it means to be a fashion photographer and the creation story behind British designer Henry Holland’s look book; the iconic image portfolio that defines a designer’s collection.
  • Canon Europe also worked with three other designers – David Koma, Michael van der Ham and Holly Fulton – to create their own images and look books, which have also been published on Canon printers, allowing designers to start using them immediately after the event.
  • New collection look books are also used at other European Fashion Weeks by the designers in marketing their collections.
  • As Official Imaging Partner for the British Fashion Council and Official Sponsor of London Fashion Week for eight years, Canon has offered support to photographers throughout the week via its Canon Professional Services (CPS) photographers’ centre with a team of technicians handing questions, and providing camera repair services and loan facilities.
  • Canon has also been providing a free bus for all accredited photographers to travel between London Fashion Week venues.
  • As the Digital Showcasing Partner, Canon Europe has also screened fashion show content for visitors in the Canon Cinema and the Canon Screening Room in Somerset House.
  • Further initiatives are planned for London Fashion Weekend, during which the Canon Studio will allow visitors to take part in a personalised photo shoot, while working with Elizabeth Arden to provide a truly memorable makeover experience.
  • Canon will also provide a range of photography opportunities and experiences to student photographers and the 2012 winners of the Canon Professional Services’ ‘Best Shot’ competition.
  • London Fashion Week (15-19 February) is the biggest event on the British fashion calendar, with over 5,000 visitors at this year’s event.

• How Canon is fighting the smartphone, Alok Bharadwaj, executive vice-president of Canon India says:
  • “Canon is launching more wi-fi enabled compact cameras – which have larger bandwidth than 3G-enabled smartphones. Besides, cameras still have better picture quality in terms of depth and size due to a better processor and optical zoom. Thus, while smartphones will continue to be multi-functional, we will continue to pack our cameras with more innovative features – like cameras for cinematographers.” –> read it here

• Get lost in a stunning 320-gigapixel image of London:

  • How well do you know the landmarks of London? Get up close and personal with a stunning 320-gigapixel image of the city captured atop the BT Tower.

    Snapped by panorama experts 360Cities, the epic photography endeavor required the use of four Canon EOS 7D [shoplink 337](price & specs)[/shoplink] dSLR cameras outfitted with some heavy-duty equipment.
    Each camera used an EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM lens, Extender EF 2x III teleconverter, and a Rodeon VR Head ST robotic panorama head. After shooting 48,640 individual pictures over the course of three days (shortly after the 2012 Olympics), 360Cities spent the next several months assembling and stitching together the final gargantuan image.

• One Day With A Macro Lens –> read it here
• LIFE AS A FASHION BLOGGER WITH CANON –> read it here
• 6 Tips on How to Reuse Dried Up Canon Ink Cartridges –> read it here
• Photography – Perhaps It’s About The Limitations –> read it here
• Canon launches 2013 line of PIXMA all-in-one inkjet printers –> read it here

• 
  Ayana Morali uses Canon EOS 5D Mark III [shoplink 2431](specs&price)[/shoplink] and EOS 60D DSLR [shoplink 335](specs&price)[/shoplink]s for latest Reuters Investigates piece –> read it here
• Canon EOS – Getting Started: Light Meter Tutorial –> read it here
• Canon EOS – Beach Photography Tutorial with Eugene Tan –> read it here
• 
  Watch this lens battle! Canon Cinema Primes vs. Canon L Series by Jon Yi –> read it here 
• 
  Mark Wallace Reviews The Canon EF 85mm f/1.2 –> read it here
• Canon EOS M [shoplink 6091](specs&price)[/shoplink] vs Rebel T4i (EOS 650D): which camera is best for you? –> read it here
• [shoplink 6091] [/shoplink] CanonEOS M  [shoplink 6091](specs&price)[/shoplink] Review –> read it here
• Canon [shoplink 6091]EOS M (specs&price)[/shoplink] Review: Playing Catch-Up in the Mirrorless Race –> read it here
• Another Canon EOS M [shoplink 6091](specs&price)[/shoplink] Review –> read it here
• Yet another Canon EOS M [shoplink 6091](specs&price)[/shoplink] Review –> read it here
• 
  daily planet5D – Canon EOS-1D C 4k video samples –> read it here
• How to avenge the price of the Canon eoS-1D C and make the camera pay for itself –> read it here
• A 24-70mm System Comparison –> read it here
• Canon PowerShot ELPH 115 IS –> read it here
• The Five Best Canon Lenses for Outdoor Shooting –> read it here
•  [shoplink 6295][/shoplink] Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM [shoplink 6295](price & specs)[/shoplink] review –> read it here
• [shoplink 8892][/shoplink] Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM [shoplink 8892](price & specs)[/shoplink]: Autofocus Portraits After Fine Focus Adjust –> read it here
• Which Canon 85mm Lens Is Best For Your Portrait Photography Needs? –> read it here

• Understanding Histograms in Photography –> read it here
• 320-Gigapixel London Panorama Breaks Record for Largest Panoramic Photo –> read it here
• Canon Document Imaging Software Earns Line of the Year Award from BLI –> read it here
• The 7 Common Habits of Remarkably Talented Photographers –> read it here
• US exhibition traces history of altered photo images –> read it here
• 88 Secrets of Photoshop — Clipping Warnings –> read it here

Canon is investing in new technologies, and announces MREAL. MREAL is a system based on a software platform (MP-100) and a headset (HM-A1). It generates video of the surroundings by the means of two cameras mounted in front above the eyes of who is using the headset, and combines everything with graphics generated by a computer. The result are 3-D images. Canon is targeting manufacturers, researchers, museum exhibit curators and designers, to name a few. Canon will also let developers access the SDK for application development. There is a hands-on video made by Engadget.

Canon’s press release:

MELVILLE N.Y., February 21, 2013 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced the introduction of its Canon MREAL System for Mixed Reality (MR), a new imaging solution that simultaneously merges virtual objects with the real world, at full scale and in three dimensions. By combining the rich, visual information of the real world and the flexibility offered by computer-generated images, MR offers an imaging experience that is a step ahead of existing virtual reality technology, which currently only produces computer-generated environments. The MREAL System and its associated professional services inclusive of MR implementation, integration to customer systems, and custom development can benefit companies in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, automotive, construction, aerospace, medical, defense, and entertainment, to name a few.

“In today’s competitive markets, companies are constantly looking for solutions that can help them introduce new products to market in a timely and efficient fashion. The new Canon MREAL System for Mixed Reality allows decision-makers to evaluate a product’s design and operability like never before,” said Sam Yoshida, vice president and general manager, Marketing, Business Imaging Solutions Group, Canon U.S.A. “Canon has a very strong commitment to the augmented reality space, and by leveraging our strong heritage and leadership in optics, we intend to deliver solutions based upon Mixed Reality for use in industries including manufacturing, aerospace and entertainment.”

Key benefits of the MREAL System are:

Source: Photography Blog

The new Canon PowerShot N [shoplink 9369](price & specs)[/shoplink] was designed by four persons of Canon’s Japanese team. One of them, Miyabi Orihashi, Product Designer, Design Center, Canon Inc, says:

The PowerShot N is not only for consumers who want to record memories but also for those who are eager to capture beautiful, artistic photos for other people to enjoy. I hope people who don’t have a deep knowledge of camera functions and settings will find they are able to take a range of interesting and expressive images using this camera

The design sketches give valuable insights in the philosophy that was driving the development of the PowerShot N. See all sketches and more pics in Photography Blog’s post.

The Canon PowerShot N is available for pre-order ($299, click on shopname): Amazon | B&H | Adorama.

Canon PowerShot N specifications (from B&H’s product page):

• 12.1MP High Sensitivity CMOS Sensor
• DIGIC 5 Image Processor
• 8x f/3.0 Optical Zoom Lens
• 28-224mm Focal Length Equivalency
• 2.8″ Capacitive Tilt-Touch LCD Panel
• 1080p Full HD Video Capture
• Built-in Wi-Fi Connectivity
• One-Touch Mobile Device Connect Button
• Creative Shot Mode

Some PowerShot N impressions:

PetaPixel’s first impressions:

The uber-compact body looks and feels nice in the hand, and can easily be carried around in your pocket without causing too much of a bulge. It’s light, and won’t weigh you or your bag down if you carry it around everywhere you go. It’s a camera that’s just as compact as a smartphone, but offers nice advantages: a longer-reaching optical lens and a larger sensor are two of the main ones.

Slashgear’s first impressions:

That’s a healthy amount of features for this little 12-megapixel shooter, but this still has plenty of the features you’d expect. These include low-light performance, ISO up to 6400, and the ability to capture video in 1080p. Canon says the PowerShot N will begin shipping in April 2013 and will come with a price tag of $300, which doesn’t seem too bad.

Techradar: They found good: Easy to use, One-touch Wi-Fi, Small size, Good sensor, Responsive touch-control. Not so good: Slightly awkward to hold, Little manual control, Restricted LCD movement. More:

The PowerShot N is all about creating images quickly and easily, so naturally all the exposure modes are automatic. Program mode provided the most control, with aspects such as exposure compensation and white balance being adjustable. Alternatively, there are some creative shooting options with filter effect such as Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Toy Camera Effect and Monochrome.

Canon PowerShot N price check: [shopcountry 9369].

Canon’s promo video for the PowerShot N

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Two new Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM reviews for you. The terrific Sigma 35mm f/1.4 [shoplink 8892](price & specs)[/shoplink], part of Sigma’s “Art” line-up, is getting a lot of positive feedbacks from photographers and reviewers.

Cameralabs writes in their verdict:

The Sigma 35/1.4 DG HSM is a very exciting lens. You can produce shots with image quality you might think were impossible at a wide open aperture of f1.4. Plus the build-quality and the new design support Sigma’s claim to have developed and manufactured a lens to professional standards.

The pros of the Sigma, according to cameralabs:

Outstanding performance in the corners of a high-resolution full-frame sensor even wide open.
Good build quality.
Quiet and fast AF operation.
Relatively low price compared to the big names.

Next, photographer Justin Wojtczak of 375photography.com (source: fstoppers) made a video-review of the lens.

Generic tidbits…:

• Canon establishes Kenyan arm with eyes on East Africa: (source: businessdailyafrica), in summary:

• The regional arm of Japanese firm Canon Inc that is banking on new office to oversee seven African countries will strengthen its position across the rapidly growing markets of eastern Africa.
• Having a dedicated entity in Kenya is meant to further reinforce the company’s ‘closer to customer’ strategy and offer enhanced support services to partners and customers across East Africa,
• Canon Kenya will provide marketing and channel development services in Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, Somalia, Eritrea, Rwanda and Burundi.

• Canon [shoplink 2431]EOS 5D Mark III (specs&price)[/shoplink]: The Guide to Understanding and Using Your Camera –> read it here
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  The World’s First Digital Fisheye Camera Is The Size Of Your Thumb –> read it here
• Beautiful Digital Photo manipulation Art by ibitiura –> read it here
• Multi-purpose cameras with edit, print, WiFi options will drive digital imaging industry, CEA says –> read it here
• MIT’s new image-processing chip improves digital snapshots –> read it here

Have a nice day….

Well, it’s not Canon related, but I hope you appreciate.

Today is Ansel Adam’s birthday, he would turn 111 years old if he were still alive today. Quoting The Huffington Post:

Adams began his career as a photographer in the early 20th century selling snapshots of Yosemite National Park. Obsessed with fine-tuning his craft, the San Francisco-born artist was known to dabble in everything from soft-focus imagery to etching before settling on a photographic style marked by sharp contrast and intense exposures. Over the course of his 60-year career, he worked closely with fellow photographers Fred Archer and Alfred Stieglitz, showed his work at a major retrospective at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and helped to found the major photography magazine, Aperture.

[via Huffington Post]