Which One Do You Need, EOS 5D Mark III, EOS 6D, 1D-X, or 7D Mark II?

Nice 10 minutes video by Jared Polin of FroKnowsPhoto comparing Canon’s high-end DSLRs. It’s a fast paced comparison of features and strengths of the [shoplink 2431]EOS 5D Mark III[/shoplink], [shoplink 7139]EOS 6D[/shoplink], [shoplink 4119]EOS-1D X[/shoplink], and the brand new [shoplink 22664]EOS 7D Mark II[/shoplink]. A guide to make the right choice in case you’re on the fence for one of these cameras.

And yes, it’s true what the reviewer says: all the full-frame DSLRs we mentioned will get replaced in 2015 ;-)

7d2

[via FroKnowsPhoto]

Canon’s Spot Auto-Focus Explained (CDLC)

Spot Auto-Focus

Short & technical article by Canon DLC about Spot AF, a feature available on high-end Canon DSLRs. Spot AF reduces the size of the AF sampling area at the AF sensor and means that AF can be performed on a more isolated part of a subject or scene. 

Spot AF is available on the [shoplink 337]EOS 7D[/shoplink], [shoplink 22664]EOS 7D Mark II[/shoplink], [shoplink 2431]EOS 5D Mark III[/shoplink], [shoplink 271]EOS-1D Mark IV[/shoplink] (with some limits), [shoplink 4119]EOS-1D X[/shoplink].

Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM in Stock at B&H Photo ($149)

EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM

B&H Photo notified me that they have a limited stock of the new Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM pancake, the lens selling for $149. This EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM offers a lot of bang for the bucks.

  • EF-S Mount Lens/APS-C Format
  • 38mm (35mm Equivalent)
  • One Aspherical Element
  • Optimized Lens Coatings
  • STM AF Motor Supports Movie Servo AF
  • Micro-Stepping Drive Aperture Mechanism
  • Full-Time Manual Focus Override
  • Rounded 7-Blade Diaphragm
  • Slim Design Measures Less Than 1″-Thick

Canon Patent For 70-400mm f/4.5-7.2 STM Lens For EOS M System

EOS M

Another patent for an EF-M lens that could go to market sooner or later. The fact that Canon is filing patents for EF-M lenses is a sign they are still committed to the system.

Egami (translated) spotted the patent. It’s a 70-400mm f/4.5-7.2 STM telephoto lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras, in the Canon world that’s the EOS M system (rumored to see a new entry soon).

Such a telephoto lens would allow Canon to catch up with the competition. All major mirrorless system manufacturer have telephoto lenses with similar range in offering. However, note that the patent does not refer to image stabilisation on the lens. Could be pretty difficult to shot shake-free at full extension and while hand-holding the camera.

  • Patent Publication No. 2014-228734
    • Published 2014.12.8
    • Filing date 2013.5.23
  • Example 3
    • Zoom ratio 5.58
    • The focal length f = 69.59-251.52-388.00mm
    • Fno. 4.68-6.30-7.00
    • Half angle ω = 11.11-3.11-2.02 °
    • Image height 13.66mm
    • Overall length of the lens 155.01-227.97-240.02mm
    • BF 15.81-37.15-46.87mm
    • Inner focus
[via Egami]