Sigma 18-35mm F/1.8 Deal – $499 (free USB dock, reg. $799, today only)

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Only for today (3/1/2020) authorised Sigma retailer Adorama has an excellent Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 deal.

Get the Sigma 18-35mm F/1.8 DC HSM ART Lens (Canon EF mount) at $499. Compare at $799. Free shipping.

Sigma 18-35mm F/1.8 deal key features:

  • This Sigma 18-35mm F/1.8 Bundle comes with:. Plus Free Bonus items ( $59.00 Value) : Sigma USB Dock
  • This lens is part of Sigma’s Art line; deeming it well-suited to creative image making due to its large, constant f/1.8 maximum aperture and ability to produce aesthetic bokeh by way of a nine-blade circular diaphragm
  • One aspherical lens element, as well as the incorporation of SLD glass, help to minimize the appearance of distortions and aberrations throughout the zoom range and provide clear imagery with enhanced sharpness
  • The Hyper Sonic Motor provides fast, quiet and smooth auto focusing that is well-suited for use with video applications. This AF motor can also be manually overridden at any time by rotating the focusing ring, giving you the ability to fine-tune image sharpness through manual focusing
  • Constructed using a TSC compound material, this lens is lightweight while also exhibiting notable durability and resistance to environmental changes
  • An internal focusing and zooming mechanism helps to maintain a consistent overall lens length and a non-rotating front ring facilitates more efficient use of circular polarizers
  • Compatible with Sigma’s USB Dock and Sigma Optimization Pro software for fine-tuning your lens’ performance, updating its firmware and better suiting it to your needs
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Canon EOS R5 Rumor: Might Have 2 Card Slots, SD and CF Express

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Here is a Canon EOS R5 rumor that will make happy a lot of people. Few things are heating up camera discussions as the number of card slots.

The upcoming Canon EOS R5, already announced development-wise (see at the end of the post), is rumored to come with two card slots:

  • CFExpress
  • SD UHS-II

Not really a surprise. Given how feature-packed the EOs R5 is, it’s rather to espect it will have two card slots. No discussion here.

All we know so far about the Canon EOS R5 is listed here.

Stay tuned for the next Canon EOS R5 rumor.

Source: Canon Rumors

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2020 World’s Most Ethical Companies: Only Canon Honored Within Imaging Technology Category

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Canon press release:

Canon U.S.A. Recognized as One of the 2020 World’s Most Ethical Companies® For Third Consecutive Year

Ethisphere Institute Commends Canon for its Global Leadership and Commitment to Integrity

MELVILLE, NY, February 27, 2020 – For the third consecutive year, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, has been recognized as one of the 2020 World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute. Canon is the only company to be honored within the Imaging Technology industry category out of 132 honorees across 21 countries and 51 industries. The recognition highlights Canon’s ongoing innovative and proactive approach to corporate social responsibility initiatives and reflects the strong values, culture and leadership that continually drive the company forward.

“To be named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute is an honor that speaks to the widespread integrity present at every single level of our organization,” said N. Scott Millar, senior vice president & general manager, Corporate Human Resources, Audit, Ethics & Business Consultation and senior vice president, Human Resources, Canon Solutions America, Inc. “This distinction recognizes our mission to implement positive change in businesses across the country. We are proud to carry it forward as we serve these communities through our advanced solutions and initiatives.”

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Canon EOS M5 Mark II Coming October 2020, And New Lenses Too

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We got some intel from a new source about the Canon EOS M lineup.

The Canon EOS M5 Mark II (all rumors) might be announced later this year, in October 2020. Along with the EOS M5 Mark II, Canon could also announce an EF-M 52mm f/2 STM lens and an EF-M 18-45mm f/2-4 IS STM lens (a new kit lens I guess). The EOS M5 Mark II should have IBIS and 4K video.

The source also shared some bits about the Canon EOS M60, the replacement for the EOS M50, and a EF-M 100-300mm f/5.6-8mm IS STM lens. Both might be announced in 2021.

Stay tuned.

Canon Patent: 13-21mm f/2.8 Lens For EOS R Camera System

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Here is another Canon patent application dealing with a lens for the Canon EOS R full frame mirrorless system.

Canon patent application P2020-30251A (Japan) discusses optical formulas for a 13-21mm f/2.8 lens for a full frame mirrorless camera system, i.e. for the EOS R system.

  • Zoom ratio: 1.58
  • Focal length: 13.40 17.30 21.20 mm  
  • F number: 2.88 2.88 2.88
  • Half angle of view: 58.23 51.35 45.58  
  • Image height: 21.64 21.64 21.64 mm  
  • Lens length: 150.15 136.89 130.04 mm
  • Back focus: 20.96 25.13 29.31 mm

This might well be a lens that goes into production, sooner or later.

More Canon patent applications are listed here. Some particularly interesting patent applications we think might get into production are these:

[via Hi Lows Note]

Another Unreleased Canon Camera Shows Up At Certification Authority

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Another unreleased Canon camera registered at a certification authority showed up.

According to Nokishita, a interchangable lens camera with internal name “DS126832” has been registered with a Taiwanese wireless certification authority.

This camera uses the Canon LP-E6NH (7.2V,2130mAh) H (7.2V,2130mAh) battery and supports a remote switch RS-60E3 and the SpeedLite 600EX-RT.

So, what camera is this? The upoming EOS R5 or EOS R6, or might this be the EOS 7D Mark II replacement? The Canon LP-E6N battery is used on the Canon EOS 7D Mark II, 7D, 5D Mark II, 5D Mark III, 5D Mark IV, 5DS, 5DS R, 60D, 60Da, 70D, 80D, 6D, and 6D Mark II cameras, and on the EOS R but not on the EOS RP.

What do you think?