Canon EOS R Field Tested At An Indian Wedding

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Cinema5D’s Johnnie Behiri made a somewhat different review of the Canon EOS R. He took it to an Indian Wedding and made a mini documentary. More field tested than this might be impossible.

Here is what he liked in the EOS R:

  • Good lowlight quality. Up to ISO 6400 with no issues. Above it, noticeable noise but still usable.
  • Focus peaking
  • Swivelled LCD screen
  • Shutter dust protector – Will automatically be engaged when the camera switches off
  • Touch and Drag AF (LCD), makes it easy to change focus between given points
  • Dual Pixel autofocus works well.
  • Dual Pixel Focus Guide for an easy manual focusing
  • High Data rate (Up to 480Mbps, All Intra recording)
  • Excellent battery life
  • No signs of overheating
  • Manual audio adjustment and monitoring
  • 4K,10Bit, 4:2:2 over HDMI to an external recording device
  • Canon Log included (2 variations)
  • World camera (24, 25, 30p in 4K)

And what he didn’t like so much:

  • Full Frame camera which unfortunately records 4K video in 1.7x cropped mode
  • Severe rolling shutter effect
  • No 4K DCI recording
  • No internal optical stabilisation system
  • Take in account that when using the strongest available digital stabilisation option, picture quality will suffer and will become softer
  • No Zebra
  • No “Joystick” for smooth and easy focus placement
  • Focus magnifying won’t work while recoding
  • 8Bit internal recording
  • High Frame Rate in 720p quality only (120fps)
  • No autofocus when shooting in High Frame Rate
  • 60p is restricted to Full HD only
  • The new programable slide touch pad needs to be activated first before operating. Then (in case of assigning it to sound levels) changes can be made by tapping only and not sliding
  • If you have small hands, holding the camera becomes uncomfortable after a while

Johnnie Behiri’s review comes with test charts and some sample photos.

And here is the mini documentary/review:

Order the Canon EOS R in the USA: B&H Photo | Adorama | Canon USA | Amazon

Order the Canon RF mount lenses in the USA: B&H Photo | Adorama | Canon USA | Amazon

Canon EOS R world-wide order links:

[shoplist 52287]

Canon RF mount lenses world-wide order links:

[shoplist 52325]

Canon’s Future 8K Video Camera Concept Explained

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The folks at Cinema5D made a neat video where they explain what Canon’s 8K video technology is about.

At Inter Bee 2018 Cinema5D met with Canon’s Toshiyuki Akimoto who is responsible for the development of 8K monitors and cameras. He was kind enough to explain Canon’s take on 8K acquisition.

The Canon 8K camera concept presented at Inter BEE 2018 has quite a compact body very similar to the Canon C300 Mark II. It will have a super 35mm sensor and an 8K processing unit inside and mind you that recording will not be done internally. You will have to find and attach an external 8K recording solution. According to Canon, the purpose of this demonstration is to research the market and to gather the customer’s opinion regarding future 8K demand.

Since this 8K camera is still only a prototype and future technology demonstration, there is no detailed explanation of its functions or ergonomics yet. The presented camera, however, looks to being very close to the production stage.

Canon has in fact already demonstrated the same system at the “Canon Expo” in 2015. It seems that Canon has had 8K technology for quite a while already. We can only guess the reason for not releasing a Canon 8K capable camera til now was because the 8K market has not grown enough yet. 8K is being promoted mainly in Japan – there were very few 8K demonstrations at international trade shows like NAB or IBC.

And here is the video.

Zoner Photo Studio X Extends Free Cloud Storage Plan To 20GB

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Zoner Photo Cloud is a personal photo storage point in the cloud. It’s only available from inside of Zoner Photo Studio.

The good news: now you have 20GB of storage with the free basic plan. Zoner Photo Cloud storage matches the size of Adobe CC Photography Plan and offers an alternative photo editing solution with better value and intuitive UI. Higher plans with the capacity of 50 GB to 1 TB come with an additional monthly fee.

You’ll find Zoner Photo Cloud right inside of Zoner Photo Studio X—it’s in the Navigator. You can work with this online storage point just as quickly and easily as you would with any other data source.

Learn more about Zoner Photo Cloud.

Flash Deal: Phottix Odin II TTL Flash Trigger Transmitter for Canon – $89.95 (reg. $135.99)

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Phottix Odin II TTL Flash Trigger Transmitter for Canon at a glance:

  • Compatible with Canon E-TTL / E-TTL II
  • Works with Indra, Mitros, Other Systems
  • 2.4 GHz Frequency, 328′ Range
  • 32 Channels with Digital ID, 5 Groups
  • Manual, TTL, and Ratio Flash Control
  • High Speed Sync & OverDrive Sync
  • Manual Power & Zoom Control
  • Remote Modeling Light Control with Indra
  • LCD Screen, Direct Access Buttons & Dial
  • AF Assist Light, USB Port for Updates

B&H Photo is having a flash sale on the Phottix Odin II TTL Flash Trigger Transmitter for Canon, on sale at $89.99. Compare at $135.99. Free shipping. Will not last long.

More selected and exclusive deals…

 

All noteworthy Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals we found are listed here

Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L vs EF 24-105mm f/4L II Lenses Comparison Review

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Rather interesting comparison. Canon made quite an impression with the RF 28-70 mm F/2L and especially the RF 50mm F/1.2L lenses for their new EOS R system. The RF 24-105mm f/4 on the other hand is the EOS R kit lens, and it’s likely the lens most users will start with.

The folks at Mirrorless Comparison compare the new world to the old. Jokes aside, the Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L (for EOS R systems) compared to the EF 24-105mm f/4L II (for “classic” Canon DSLRs).

From the conclusion:

The RF 24-105mm, the first of two zooms designed for the new Canon mirrorless mount, seems to have an advantage over the EF version: not only is it slightly sharper at most focal lengths and apertures (centre and corners) but it also has a more pleasant bokeh, a quieter AF motor and less focus breathing. The differences aren’t as significant as we had anticipated however, and let’s not forget that many other aspects are almost identical, such as the stabilisation and autofocus performance and perhaps most importantly, the price.

For these reasons, we feel that if, as a former or current Canon user, you already own the EF version of the 24-105mm, it makes sense to purchase the EF-EOS R adapter (which costs around $99 at the time of writing) and continue using it on the EOS R, especially if you plan to keep your Canon DSLR. Read the review…

Canon RF 24-105mm f/4: [shoplist 53593]

Canon EOS R: [shoplist 52287]

Expires Today: Black Friday Discounts and Specials For Skylum Luminar 2018 and Aurora HDR 2018

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Skylum is offering bonus items with their popular Luminar and Aurora HDR 2018 photo editing software. Both applications are discounted by $10 and you get an addition $10 discount with our exclusive coupon code “WATCH”. The offer expires today, 11/28/18.

Get Luminar 2018 for $49 with our code “WATCH“, with the all-new AI Sky Enhancer now and update to Luminar 3 with Libraries for FREE. Plus, you’ll get a bunch of exclusive extras worth US$222. Users of previous versions of Luminar can update to Luminar 2018 for $39 by using our code “WATCH” at checkout. Bundled bonus items:

  • 1-year Portfolio plan from SmugMug
  • 20% OFF COOPH (with purchases over €100)
  • 119 Dramatic & Romantic Sky Overlays
  • ViewBug: 3-Month Pro Membership
  • KelbyOne: 2-Month Pro Membership
  • Rocky Nook: Choice of ANY e-book
  • Daniel Kordan: Awesome Landscapes Tutorial
  • Manfrotto, Gitzo, Lowepro or Joby: US$20 Gift card with a purchase over US$120

Get Aurora HDR 2018 for $89 (or update for $49) with our code “WATCH“, bundled with exclusive bonuses worth US$210:

  • 1-year Portfolio plan from SmugMug
  • 3-month membership on Stuck In Customs Passport.
  • US $300 OFF Iceland Photo Tours