Filmmaker Alastair Lee travels to Antarctica with the EOS C300

Canon Professional Network published an article about mountaineering filmmaker Alastair Lee and about how he took two Canon EOS 300C Cinema DSLRs to Antartica, along with two [shoplink 2431]EOS 5D Mark III[/shoplink]. The results are spectacular.

In January 2013, mountaineer and filmmaker Alastair Lee joined a group on a unique mission in Antarctica to climb Ulvetanna’s north east ridge, one of the few significant rock features in the world yet to be surmounted by human beings. Shooting with a pair of Canon EOS C300s, he has produced a stunning documentary about the epic adventure called ‘The Last Great Climb’.

About the EOS C300, Lee says:

The C300 was ideal for ‘The Last Great Climb’ for a couple of reasons […] We had to do stills as well as videos because of the way these things are funded [by the sponsors]. It’s really valuable for them to have stills that they can use in marketing. It’s hard enough shooting a film in a location like the Antarctic, but having a list of still shots to get as well makes it even more complicated! This trip had the best setup we’ve had – the C300 digital cinema cameras and two EOS 5D Mark III DSLRs – because they share the same lens mount and EF lenses.”

Lee used the following lenses for his assignment:

  • [shoplink 246]EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM[/shoplink]
  • [shoplink 177]EF 50mm f/1.2L[/shoplink]
  • [shoplink 252]EF 14mm f 2.8L II USM[/shoplink]
  • [shoplink 8658]EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM[/shoplink]
  • [shoplink 106]EF 600mm f/4L IS II USM[/shoplink]

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For Limited Time Only: Canon EOS 70D w/ 18-135mm IS STM – €1,274/$1,469

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It will last for another 22 hours, one of the “limited time only” sales by DigitalRev. This are not earthshaking discounts but still discounts that make a difference. So, on the fence for a EOS 70D kit with the EF-S 18-135mm IS STM lens? DigitalRev has it for the next hours for €1,273.80/$1,469 (click here). Please note that the check-out price may vary depending where you are located. I computed the price for a typical country in Europe (Germany) and for the US. Moreover, be aware that, at least if you are located in Europe or Asia, there are no additional taxes or custom duties to pay – the price is comprehensive of it all. If you are located in the US please check since taxes varies by the State you are living.

Want to learn more about the amazing Dual Pixel Auto-Focus of the EOS 70D? According to photographic authority dpreview it outperforms conventional AF.

Another Rumor Says: No New Canon Gear in 2013

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That’s not breaking new, just one more confirmation about what already has been reported: there will not be more Canon announcement this year, everything is postponed to 2014. As said, not really a surprise. There was (is) some hope that Canon would announce the successor of the Canon EOS M [shoplink 6091](price & specs)[/shoplink] before X-Mas (we got such rumors), but for the time being it appears they will not. Makes somewhat sense, Canon has the [shoplink 14246]Canon EOS 70D[/shoplink] to exploit for the X-Mas sales. The rumor comes from a usually well informed source. That’s it. We will see.

Take it with a grain of salt (as usual). The EOS M2 has already been leaked (as a model designation) in DPP’s documentation, so we can assume it is real, and there are hints that the EOS M2 could be on its way. However, if Canon wants the EOS M2 to be ready for X-Mas the announcement should happen sooner than later.

Printed Pictures Are Pretty Cool (Canon says)

That’s what Canon, Common and The Walking Dead want us to remind.

In a campaign where Canon is promoting their new PIXMA Pro printer, they are touring the US with with celebrity guests/hobbyist photographers Common, Chef Tyler Florence, and Norman Reedus (The Walking Dead). The purpose of the campaign is to remind us that photography is more than the everyday instagram feed of food and cat pics. The  main theme was “the five senses”.

Read more at mediabistro.