Canon EOS 5Ds R and EOS 5Ds firmware update released (ver. 1.1.2)

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Canon released a firmware update for the Canon EOS 5Ds R and EOS 5Ds (specs, and price in your country). This is firmware ver. 1.1.2.

Firmware Version 1.1.2 incorporates the following improvements and fix:

  1. Support has been added for chromatic aberration correction, peripheral illumination correction, distortion correction, and Digital Lens Optimizer when using Digital Photo Professional to process RAW images captured with the following TS-E lenses: TS-E 17mm f/4L, TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II, TS-E 50mm f/2.8L MACRO, TS-E 90mm f/2.8L MACRO, or TS-E 135mm f/4L MACRO.
  2. Fixes a phenomenon in which standard exposure may not be obtained, or an irregular exposure may result, when Silent LV (Live View) shooting with the following TS-E lenses: TS-E 50mm f/2.8L MACRO, TS-E 90mm f/2.8L MACRO, or TS-E 135mm f/4L MACRO.
  3. Support for Exif 2.31 has been added.

Download firmware 1.1.2 for the EOS 5Ds R and for the EOS 5Ds.

How to (not) clean a Canon DSLR (humour)

Tag a photographer to show them how to clean a camera.

Geplaatst door Whispering WTF to myself op vrijdag 24 november 2017

Ever wondered what is the best way to clean your precious Canon DSLR? Well, the way employed in the video above it is not.

[via Whispering WTF to myself on Facebook]

Do you remember the Canon MM100-WS multi-purpose camera? Here are some more information

MM100-WS

Someone reminds this camera?

The Canon MM100-WS is a modular, multi-purpose camera that looks pretty much like an action camera, but is not. It’s aimed mainly at industrial applications, security and surveillance.

The MM100-WS is a modular system. That means you will be able to attach batteries, screens, and probably some more stuff. Some of the pics here give a good idea about the modularity. Moreover, Canon will make the API (application programming interface) available upon request (and disclosed under NDA), so all sort of customisation will be possible for a variety of applications. Cool gear. Looks definitely similar to an action camera, and it looks sturdy too. Canon is not new to multipurpose cameras.

The folks at Cinema5D interviewed Canon’s Terunori Tajiri during Inter BEE 2017 to learn more about the Canon MM100-WS.

The Canon MM100-WS Multi-Purpose Camera features a compact body size of approximately 1.57 in (w) x 1.57 in (h) x .85 in (d). The multi-purpose module camera has a highly customizable body designed to accommodate various module solutions and features a high-level of dust and moisture resistance and durability needed for a wide range of applications. In addition, the camera is capable of capturing images in low-light environments with as little as 1 lux of illumination.

The press release is here. The Canon MM100-WS is not going to be sold to the general public, it’s a business to business product. Want one? You have to contact Canon and ask.

MM100-WS

Deal: Canon EOS 7D Mark II, WiFi Adapter, PIXMA Pro-100, photo paper – $1199 (after MIR, reg. $1,849)

EOS 7D Mark IIEOS 7D Mark II at a glance:

  • 20.2MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • Dual DIGIC 6 Image Processors
  • 3.0″ 1.04m-Dot Clear View II LCD Monitor
  • Full HD 1080p/60 Video & Movie Servo AF
  • Dual Pixel CMOS AF with Live View
  • 65-Point All Cross-Type Phase-Detect AF
  • Expandable ISO 51200 and 10 fps Shooting

Adorama has a very good deal on the Canon EOS 7D Mark II. Get the EOS 7D Mark II bundled with W-E1 WiFi adapter, PIXMA Pro-100 professional photo printer and 50 sheet of Canon photo paper, all for $1,199, after $350 mail-in rebate (instructions). Compare at $1,849. Free shipping.

Some Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals are still live. Most noticeable, the best  Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and EOS 6D Mark II bundle deals of 2017.

We are looking for the best deals by reliable and Canon authorised retailersOur select Black Friday 2017 deals are listed here.

More links to have a look at:

Amazon US Cyber Monday Deals    –    B&H Photo Cyber Monday deals    –    Adorama Cyber Monday Deals    –    Canon Store Cyber Monday Deals

Amazon EU and Amazon US Black Friday pages are already up and running and first deals are online. Have a look: Amazon US, Amazon CA, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon ES and Amazon IT.

B&H Photo has a Black Friday 2017 page   –   Adorama has a Black Friday 2017 page   –   Canon USA has a Black Friday 2017 page

All B&H Photo’s Canon deals for Black Friday are listed here   –   All Adorama Canon deals for Black Friday are listed here.

You may also be interested in these Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and EOS 6D Mark II and bundle deals.

Need Storage? G-Technology 16TB G-SPEED Studio Thunderbolt 2 External Storage System – $999.95 (reg. $1699.95, today only)

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At a glance:

  • 16TB Storage Capacity
  • 4 x 4TB 3.5″ Enterprise Class Drives
  • 2 x Thunderbolt 2 Ports (up to 20 Gb/s)
  • RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 Compatibility
  • Pre-Configured in RAID 5
  • 660 MB/s RAID 0 Transfer Speed
  • Preformatted for Mac
  • Windows Compatible with Reformatting

Do you need more storage space? We have you covered.

B&H Photo has the G-Technology 16TB G-SPEED Studio Thunderbolt 2 External Storage System (Win & Mac) on sale at $999.95. That’s $700 off the regular list price of $1,699.95. Today only. Free shipping.

We are looking for the best deals by reliable and Canon authorised retailersOur select Black Friday 2017 deals are listed here.Many deals are still live so have a look.

Amazon EU and Amazon US Black Friday pages are already up and running and first deals are online. Have a look: Amazon US, Amazon CA, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon ES and Amazon IT.

Amazon US Cyber Monday Deals    –    B&H Photo Cyber Monday deals    –    Adorama Cyber Monday Deals    –    Canon Store Cyber Monday Deals

B&H Photo has a Black Friday 2017 page   –   Adorama has a Black Friday 2017 page   –   Canon USA has a Black Friday 2017 page

All B&H Photo’s Canon deals for Black Friday are listed here   –   All Adorama Canon deals for Black Friday are listed here.

You may also be interested in these Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and EOS 6D Mark II and bundle deals.

Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS review (fantastic choice, Photography Blog)

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At a glance:

  • EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/1.4 to f/22
  • One GMo Aspherical Element
  • Air Sphere and Fluorine Coatings
  • Ring-Type Ultrasonic Motor AF System
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • Dust- and Water-Resistant Construction
  • Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm

Photography Blog reviewed the new Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS lens (specifications, and price in your country). And again, we have a very positive review for this lens.

From their conclusion:

The Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM is a fantastic choice for professionals and enthusiasts looking for a new 85mm lens to add to their arsenal. It is much, much better than the admittedly much cheaper 85mm f/1.8, and even adds some extra functionality when compared with the more expensive f/1.2 lens – particularly optical image stabilisation.

There’s arguably very few occasions when you absolutely need f/1.2 over f/1.4, so if you do a lot of shooting handheld – weddings, reportage and so on – then it probably makes more sense to go for the lens with OIS available (and it helps that it’s cheaper too).

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Sharpness is excellent throughout the range, helped along by the fact that optical image stabilisation helps keep things nice and sharp even when showing at relatively slow speeds. The bokeh produced by the lens is lovely and smooth, making it ideal both for portraiture and for still life subjects. As it has such a wide aperture, it’s also a good lens to use in low light. Read the review…

The Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS lens, likely the most exciting Canon lens of 2017, is now in stock and ready to ship almost everywhere in the US. At the time of writing the EF 85mm f/1.4L IS is in stock and sells for $1,599 at Amazon US,  Adorama and the Canon Store (backorder). B&H Photo still has the EF 85mm f/1.4L IS on pre-order.

More Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS order/pre-order links:

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