Canon CN-E 14mm T3.1 L F Cinema Prime Lens In Stock And Ready To Ship

Canon CN-E 14mm T3.1

B&H has the Canon CN-E 14mm T3.1 L F Cinema Prime Lens in stock and ready to ship for whooping $5,220 (click here), but then: this is a high grade professional cine lens.

The Canon CN-E 14mm T3.1 L F Cinema Prime Lens is an ultra wide-angle prime lens for the full-frame sensor format, which makes it an ideal lens for the Cinema EOS series and all Canon DSLRs. The maximum aperture is T3.1, and the 11 blade iris ensures beautiful, rounded bokeh. The lens features markings on both sides of the barrel, making it easy to read settings from behind or on either side of the camera. In order to make lens changes quicker and easier, the 14mm T3.1 is designed to share similar dimensions with other CN-E lenses.

Full-frame imaging circle
11-blade aperture diaphragm
Designed to fulfill 4K production standards
Markings on angled surfaces on both sides of the barrel
Focus markings can be switched from standard labeling to metric
Control rings engineered to maintain consistent operating torque
Glass construction counteracts temperature induced marking discrepancies
Shares gear position, diameter, and rotation angle with other CN-E lenses
114mm front diameter matches other CN-E lenses
Ideal for Cinema EOS cameras and all EOS DSLRs

Canon EOS 70D Set To Be Announced In July?

EOS 70D
Canon EOS 70D mock-up (not the real one)

That’s what the latest Canon EOS 70D rumor suggests. The successor of the Canon EOS 60D (price & specs) could be announced in July 2013. For the time being the EOS 70D is undergoing final tests by some selected Canon Explorers of Light. Commercials are also said to be produced in different spots on this planet of ours.

Canon EOS 60D price check: B&H Photo, Adorama, Amazon USA, Amazon Canada, Canon Canada, Canon USA [via CR]

 

 

Which Camera Is Harder To Destroy? (Canon Rebel T5i vs Nikon D5200)

The guys at SquareTrade wanted to know which camera among the Canon Rebel T5i/EOS 700D (price & specs) and the Nikon D5200 (price & specs) is more solid. So they dropped both cams on the ground (and in rain) to see which one, if one, will survive.

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Canon Rebel T5i/EOS 700D price check:

America: B&H Photo, Adorama, Amazon USA, Amazon Canada, Canon Canada, Canon USA
Europe & UK: Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon IT, Canon IT, WEX Photographic, Canon FR, Canon UK, Canon DE

Deal: Canon EOS-1D X w/ Two Memory Cards and Case – $5940

eBay seller 6ave (99.4% positive ratings) has the Canon EOS-1D X with two 32GB memory cards and a case on sale for . Regular price is $6799.

Product Information
The rugged Canon EOS 1D X digital camera provides a wide variety of features suitable for even experienced photographers. With the magnesium alloy body, the black Canon camera body is resistant to dust and weather conditions. The well-balanced grip design on this 18.1 MP digital camera provides user comfort and reduces fatigue. Photographers can use the manual or autofocus on the Canon EOS 1D X digital camera to produce sharp, creative images. Because the 18.1 MP digital SLR camera also connects to the computer with an USB cable, it is easy to share photos or transfer them to print. This versatile Canon camera features a self-timer to allow the photographer to participate in group shots or take a self-portrait. Users can also provide narrative through an external microphone connected to the Canon camera. This 18.1 MP digital SLR camera body measures 15.8 cm wide, 16.36 cm high, and 8.27 cm deep, and it weighs 1.34 kg.
Product Features
  • 18.1-megapixel full frame CMOS sensor
    A Canon 18.1-megapixel full frame CMOS sensor delivers stunning performance, producing exceptional low noise, high-resolution images even in the darkest conditions. The full frame sensor delivers optimum results from wide-angle lenses and gives you greater control over depth of field. Image resolution exceeds the quality demanded by leading photo agencies – making it ideal for extra large prints, even after cropping.
  • Huge ISO range
    An exceptionally wide ISO range means shooting need never stop from the brightest conditions right through to near darkness.
  • 61 point AF system
    A high-precision 61 point AF system, featuring 41 high sensitivity cross type sensors, delivers fast, accurate focusing of fast moving subjects – whatever the lighting conditions. The center 5 AF points are dual cross type for added precision.
  • Consistent, accurate metering
    A 100,000 pixel RGB AE metering system with a dedicated DIGIC 4 processor measures not only brightness but also color to ensure highly accurate exposure for natural results even in complex lighting situations.
  • Full HD EOS movies
    Shoot Full HD (1080p) video with a wide range of user selectable controls on a DSLR including exposure, frame rates, audio and compression control. An HDMI output allows high definition playback of footage and images.
  • Dual “DIGIC 5+” processors
    Canon’s dual “DIGIC 5+” processors deliver the fastest and most advanced image processing to date for best-in-class image quality. Working with 4 A/D converters to provide 14-bit image processing for smooth tonal gradations and natural looking coolers as well as advanced noise reduction at higher ISO speeds.
  • Large, anti-reflective LCD
    A high-resolution 3.2″ Clear View II LCD screen, allows easy, accurate review of images and video. Superbly durable, an anti-reflective, hardened glass structure prevents reflections even in the brightest sunlight.
  • Ethernet port
    A built in Ethernet port allows for fast, easy transfer of images directly to a PC or via a network to clients from live events.

 

Canon EOS DSLR Burst Shutter Sounds (Video Comparison)

YouTube user dochero2005 posted a video with the burst shutter sounds of the following Canon DSLRs:

EOS 300D, EOS 1100D, EOS 350D, EOS 400D, EOS 550D, EOS 5D Mark II (price & specs), EOS 6D (price & specs), EOS 30D, EOS 1Ds III (price & specs), EOS 5D Mark III (price & specs), EOS 60D (price & specs), EOS 50D (price & specs), EOS 40D, EOS 7D (price & specs), EOS 1D III, EOS-1D IV (price & specs), EOS-1D X (price & specs).

The fps (frames per second) rate goes from 2.5 fps of the EOS 300D to 14fps of the EOS-1D X.

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