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Canon EOS R7 With APS-C Sensor Undergoing Field Testing?

December 16, 2020
Canon Rumors
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Here is a new rumor about the Canon EOS R camera said to have an APS-C sensor and dubbed EOS R7 by the community.

While we are still a bit skeptical about an EOS R with APS-C sensor, the general consensus is that there will indeed be one. Since the very inception of the EOS R this rumor began to make its rounds. Latest has it that the Canon EOS R7 (not an official moniker) is already undergoing testing in the field by a select group of photographers. According to the rumor, the camera looks almost the same as the EOS R6. Specifications are expected to be similar too. Announcement is rumored to happen sometime in 2021.

Is this really going to happen? It seems to be assessed that Canon will not release a replacement for the EOS 7D Mark II, at least not a DSLR. So, an RF mount camera with APS-C sensor will continue the heritage of the EOS 7D series? It’s possible, sure. Still I can’t get rid of some doubts about that. And what does it mean for the EOS M system?

In the past Canon was asked about the possibility of an EOS R camera with APS-C sensor. They neither confirmed nor denied it.

What do you think?

Source: Canon Rumors

Luminar AI Has Been Released, Get It Now With $10 Discount

December 16, 2020
Apps, News
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Skylum released Luminar AI, the photo editor powered by artificial intelligence that promises to simplify and speed up many editing tasks.

Luminar AI’s highlight features are:

Composition AI finds a perfect composition for your picture in one click
Enhance AI builds a brightness map of your photo, analyses and finds the uneven lightning and colours in your image, and then helps you balance those regions with a simple slider
Sky AI automatically detects and changes the sky, and also adjusts the lightning to match the sky. We have a ready to use set of skies, but you are always free to add your own.
Atmosphere AI is one of the most advanced tools that reconstructs your 2D image in 3D in order to add realistic atmospheric effects. You can fill your picture with realistic looking fog, haze or mist.

Learn more about Luminar AI here. You can purchase Luminar AI with a $10 discount by using code “WATCH”.

Here are some good introduction videos.

Canon EOS R5 DxOmarked, Scores 95 (one of the most well-rounded performers)

December 15, 2020
Canon Reviews
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The Canon EOS R5 went through DxOMark’s sensor tests and got a score of 95. More than other Canon’s and less than the usual Sony crowd (including brands that feature Sony sensors).

From DxOMark‘s conclusion (emphasis mine):

[…] the technical specifications – a high-resolution stabilized body, super-fast burst rates, highly capable dual-pixel AF II, and some incredible video capabilities – exceeded all expectations. But it wasn’t without some downsides. Extended 8K DCI and oversampled 4K video capture may have been a bit of stretch in such a highly compact body, but there’s no denying Canon really did push the boundaries of what’s possible.
As for sensor performance, the EOS R5 sensor represents a high water mark for Canon. Maximum dynamic range is competitive with the best in class, and the R5 sensor offers a useful advantage at some crucial ISO settings over its rivals. It also has excellent color and low noise at high ISOs, which all go toward making the Canon EOS R5 one of the most well-rounded performers in this important category. It may have taken a while to get here, but the Canon EOS R5 looks set to be the one to beat.

Some strong statements about the EOS R5 performance in the conclusion. But it’s true: Canon did push the boundaries of what is possible, and this might well be the reason they got such a massive s**tstorm after the launch of the EOS R5.

See below how the Canon EOS R5 scores compared to its peers.

More Canon EOS R5 reviews are listed here, for EOS R6 reviews see here. The EOS R5 is highly regarded as a stills camera. In particular, the EOS R5 autofocus system seems to be huge leap forwards. User manual are available for download for the EOS R5 and the EOS R6.

Canon EOS R5:

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

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Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 Review And Comparison With EF 50mm f/1.8

December 15, 2020
Canon Reviews
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Just recently Canon released the Nifty-Fifty for the RF mount. Here is a Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 review and a comparison with the older EF version of this hugely popular lens.

I am very interested to know how this little lens performs but serious reviews are scarce so far. Coming from Christopher Frost the two excellent videos reviews below look at the RF 50mm f/1.8 STM and how it compares to the older and less expensive EF 50mm f/1.8 STM lens.

More Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 review stuff are listed here. This lens is a no brainer for every EOS R owner.

At a glance:

RF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
Aperture Range: f/1.8 to f/22
One Aspherical Element
Super Spectra Coating
STM Stepping AF Motor
Customizable Control Ring
Rounded 7-Blade Diaphragm

Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM:

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

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Canon RF 24-240mm f/4-6.3 IS Lens Explained In Less Than 2 Minutes

December 14, 2020
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The Canon RF 24-240mm f/4-6.3 IS lens is one of the less expensive RF mount lenses for the Canon EOS R full frame mirrorless system.

The video below shows the convenience of the Canon RF 24-240mm f/4-6.3 IS for travels and other settings where you don’t want to carry around a lot of lenses or too much weight.