Define And Discover What It Means To Co-Create With Canon At CES 2020

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Canon press release for CES 2020:

Calling All Attendees To Define And Discover What It Means To Co-Create With Canon At CES® 2020

With Awe-Inspiring Activations and Impressive Solutions, the Company Aims to Spark Creativity

MELVILLE, NY, December 19, 2019 – At CES® 2020 in Las Vegas, NV (Booth #16206), Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, will demonstrate how its solutions and technology help visitors tap into their imagination and co-create imaging experiences worth bragging about. From dynamic runway shows to lighting installations, the Canon booth will host immersive activations to showcase the range and versatility of the company’s solutions. Additionally, Canon’s impressive, existing products, such as the RF lenses and IVY printers and instant camera printers, will be on display for attendees to test and try within the Canon booth.

Co-Create in New Environments
A feast for the eyes, attendees will have the opportunity to experience four activations in the Canon booth:

  • Journey of Light: Representing the journey of light through a Canon EOS M200 camera to capture content, attendees will see and capture vertical video of how light moves and refracts through space with the use of mirrors and euphoric lighting.
  • Gaming Studio: For gaming enthusiasts, attendees will have the opportunity to see a gamer in action as he or she livestreams through the EOS M200 and another livestreaming device for attendees to view the difference in image quality.
  • Dynamic Runway Shows: Using dynamic lighting and artfully designed details, attendees will capture images and videos of energetic gymnastic performances as well as eye-catching fashion shows featuring “wearable art,” showcasing a range of mind bending, imaginative compositions inspired by contemporary art and fashion designers on the runway.
  • Portrait Studio: Learn how Canon can connect you with a professional photographer for all of your photography needs using the company’s first photographer matching service, launching in January 2020. After learning about the service, attendees will have the opportunity to have their headshots taken by one of Canon’s professional photographers within the booth, helping guests to accomplish their best look with great image quality and complimentary lighting. Attendees can also upload their brand-new headshots to their online profiles as well as print in the in-booth Canon Print Lab.
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Canon EOS 1D X Mark III Rumor, February 2020 Announcement Mentioned Again (and an image)

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Here is a new Canon EOS 1D X Mark III rumor. Another mention of a possible announcement in February 2020 emerged from the Internet. Canon already announced the development of the EOS 1D Mark III but did not reveal all specifications or the release date..

There are no real doubts left about the announcement of the Canon EOS 1D X Mark III. An authoritative source confirmed it will be at the beginning of 2020, February is the natural choice (CP+ happens).

An image (on top) said to show the upcoming Canon EOS 1D X Mark III was posted by Canon Rumors. It’s a low resolution image. The question is: is this the EOS 1D X Mark III? It doesn’t look like.

The image on top may refer to:

  • a prototype of the EOS 1D X Mark III (for instance unpainted or unfinished on the outside)
  • a 1D X Mark III with a different look (will Canon really offer a “vintage” 1D X Mark III?)
  • A faked image and hence not a 1D X Mark III

We still haven’t made up our minds, though most think it’s a prototype of the Canon EOS 1D X Mark III. What do you think?

Below is the list of what we know for sure about the EOS 1D X Mark III:

  • All-new CMOS sensor
  • Dual-pixel 525-point CMOS AF with 90/100% coverage horizontally and vertically
  • New Digic Processor
  • 10-bit HEIF file capture (in addition to JPEG and Raw)
  • Max 16fps capture via viewfinder, and 20fps in live view (with AF)
  • Dual CF Express card slots
  • 10-bit, 4:2:2 4K/60 video with C-Log
  • Backlit buttons

There is still uncertainty about the sensor resolution. While both 20MP and 24MP are rumored, we think the latter is more likely. Another persistent rumor says IBIS (In Body Image Stabilisation) will be featured in the EOS 1D X Mark III. We have no doubts that Canon is working on IBIS, given the remarkable collection of patent applications dealing with it and the fact that another Canon exec told the world about. But it’s likely that the first Canon camera to feature it will be a mirrorless, and not the flagship DSLR.

Stay tuned for the next Canon EOS 1D X Mark III rumor (all 1D X Mark III rumors).

Source: Canon Rumors

Canon Participates In University of Miami’s Coral Reef Restoration Project

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Canon press release:

Canon Participates in the University of Miami’s Coral Reef Restoration Project

Creation of the Canon Reef Reinforces Company’s Commitment to the Environment

MELVILLE, NY, December 19, 2019 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, and its wholly owned subsidiary, Canon Solutions America, Inc., announce Canon Solutions America’s participation in a Coral Reef Restoration Project, spearheaded by the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science. The environmental sustainability initiative launched on November 20 with university scientists, students, and Canon team members embarking on a collaborative expedition to plant the commemorative reef.

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Canon Patent Application For RF 17-72mm f/3.5-5.8 Lens For EOS R

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

This Canon patent application (2019-211513) discusses the optical formula for an RF 17-72mm f/3.5-5.8 lens.

  • Zoom ratio: 4.25
  • Focal length: 17.10 34.82 72.70 mm
  • F number: 3.57 4.18 5.85
  • Half angle of view: 51.68 31.85 16.57
  • Image height: 21.64 21.64 21.64 mm
  • Lens length: 151.00 135.57 157.71 mm
  • Back focus: 13.13 27.81 63.49 mm

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

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Canon EOS 77D Deal, On Sale At $799 (and Spyder5Elite, Sigma 135mm f/1.8, memory cards)

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Only for today (12/19/2019) B&H Photo Deal Zone has no less than three deals worth to be mentioned.

First, there is a Canon EOS 77D deal with 18-135mm lens on sale at $799 (reg. $1,399), or get it with the same lens and an accessories kit on sale at $898 (reg. $1,738, see image on top).

Next deal is the Datacolor Spyder5ELITE Display Calibration System on sale at $149.95 (reg. $199.95).

Next, we have the Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art Lens for Canon EF on sale at $1,099 (reg $1,399).

Finally, two deals on memory cards, of which we never can have enough.

There is more…

More hand-picked deals are listed here.

Authorised Canon retailer B&H Photo has discounted EOS 5D Mark IV and EOS 6D Mark II bundles on offer for the holidays.

We offer 10% discount to subscriptions to Pixpa all-in-one platform for photographers.

Today’s Gold Box and one day only deals at Amazon US, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, B&H Photo, eBay, Adorama.

Canon Europe stores have a cash back promotions going on:

Refurbished lenses and DSLRs at Canon Store (best deals to be found here)

Save $10 on Luminar 4 and/or Aurora HDR 2019 using our code “WATCH” at checkout.

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Canon RF 85mm f/1.2 DS Review – Next Level Wow Bokeh

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Here is a Canon RF 85mm f/1.2 DS review by YouTuber Artaius.

If you wonder what the “DS” stands for it’s for “Defocus Smoothing“, an optical technology exclusive to Canon. As you might already have figured out, Defocus Smoothing is about blurring out the background, getting a nice bokeh effect, and everything creative you can do with out-of-focus items. Another boutique lens for the Canon EOS R full frame mirrorless system.

Says Artaius:

The Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L DS (Defocus Smoothing) is the closest Canon will ever get to making a Lensbaby lens – its bokeh is just next-level wow. The question is, will it replace the standard RF 85mm f/1.2 as my favorite lens for the Canon EOS R? I put them through some side-by-side shooting comparisons to show you exactly how unique the bokeh is on this lens, and to help you decide whether it’s worth that 3K price tag. If you want to know the difference between the two lenses, this Canon RF 85mm f/1.2 DS review is for you!

And here is the Canon RF 85mm f/1.2 DS review video:

Unfortunately this optical marvel is not an inexpensive lens: it sells for $3,000.

Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L DS: [shopcountry 60203]

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