You can test Canon cameras and lenses in a virtual reality simulator

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Do yo own an Oculis Rift? If you do, you can play around with a simulator app made by Canon, named “Camera Simulator by Canon Labs”.

You have the choice between three lenses and three cameras, and you can set all exposure and composition controls

Capture high-quality photos in a stunning virtual environment using authentic Canon cameras and lenses. Adjust manual settings like a pro to take the perfect picture. Choose from a combination of three cameras and lenses, each with their own specifications and features. Teleport to multiple vantage points and frame your perfect shot by leaning, ducking, and adjusting the zoom level of your camera. Stretch your creativity by adjusting the three corners of the exposure triangle; ISO, Shutter Speed and Aperture. View your photos in full resolution on your desktop with the properly simulated exposure, motion blur, and depth of field.

The whole thing is very easy to understand and to play with The video below gives an overview.

Happy virtual shooting!

[via PetaPixel]

Canon Announces Firmware Updates for the EOS C300 and EOS C300 Mark II Digital Cinema Cameras at NAB Show New York 2016

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To learn more about the firmware updates, please visit usa.canon.com/nabny2016firmware.

Canon press release:

MELVILLE, N.Y., November 9, 2016 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced firmware updates for both the Canon EOS C300 and EOS C300 Mark II Digital Cinema Cameras being showcased at NAB Show New York 2016, November 9 and 10 at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York City. These firmware updates support a number of feature updates for users including improvement of accessory support, ease of use, Dual Pixel CMOS AF (DAF) and creative flexibility.

Firmware updates are as follows:

  • The EOS C300 Mark II Digital Cinema Camera (EF-Mount) updates will allow various functions such as support for the Canon EVF-V70 OLED Electronic Viewfinder, WFT-E8 Wireless File Transmitter, Shutter Angle Priority, support for Zebra range at 65 percent or below, 2K Crop Audio Recording, Built-In Mic Audio off, and Peripheral Illumination Correction when using the new EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM lens.
  • The EOS C300 Mark II Digital Cinema Camera (PL-Mount) updates will allow various functions such as support for the Canon EVF-V70 OLED Electronic Viewfinder, WFT-E8 Wireless File Transmitter, Shutter Angle Priority, support for Zebra range at 65 percent or below, 2K Crop Audio Recording, and Built-In Mic Audio off.
  • The EOS C300 Digital Cinema Camera (EF-Mount) updates will allow various functions such as support for the WFT-E8 Wireless File Transmitter, Shutter Angle Priority, Grip Zoom Function when using CINE-SERVO 17-120mm EF-mount, CINE-SERVO 50-1000mm EF-Mount and COMPACT SERVO 18-80mm lenses, Auto Iris and Push Iris when using CINE-SERVO 17-120mm EF-mount, CINE-SERVO 50-1000mm EF-Mount and COMPACT SERVO 18-80mm lenses and Peripheral Illumination Correction when using the new EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM lens.
  • The EOS C300 Digital Cinema Camera DAF (EF-Mount) updates will allow various functions such as support for the WFT-E8 Wireless File Transmitter, Shutter Angle Priority, Dual Pixel CMOS AF (DAF) when using CINE-SERVO 17-120mm EF-Mount and COMPACT SERVO 18-80mm lenses, Grip Zoom Function when using CINE-SERVO 17-120mm EF-mount, CINE-SERVO 50-1000mm EF-Mount and COMPACT SERVO 18-80mm lenses, Auto Iris and Push Iris when using CINE-SERVO 17-120mm EF-mount, CINE-SERVO 50-1000mm EF-Mount and COMPACT SERVO 18-80mm lenses and Peripheral Illumination Correction when using the new EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM lens.
  • The EOS C300 Digital Cinema Camera (PL-Mount) updates will allow various functions such as support for the WFT-E8 Wireless File Transmitter and Shutter Angle Priority.

To learn more about the firmware updates, please visit usa.canon.com/nabny2016firmware.

These firmware updates are scheduled to be available on December 13, 2016. To see these products with the firmware updates mentioned above at NAB Show New York 2016, visit Canon U.S.A., Inc. at Booth #1133. Follow Canon throughout the show on Instagram at @CanonUSA and Twitter at @CanonUSApro.

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Canon patent to automatically switch from OVF to EVF in a hybrid viewfinder

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Canon patent for a hybrid viewfinder that can automatically switch from OVF (optical viewfinder) to EVF (electronic viewfinder).

  • Patent publication number 2016-173443
    • Release date 2016.9.29
    • Application date 2015.3.17
  • Canon patent
    • Equipped with OVF and EVF
    • Trackable AF
    • Switching to EVF when it is out of the effective range of the AF sensor

In “patentish”:

[Claim(s)] [Claim 1] An image sensor (103),
A distance measurement means (110, 111) by an image sensor other than the aforementioned image sensor,
A photometry means (108) by a photometry sensor,
An optical finder (105, 106, 109) which displays an object image optically without passing the aforementioned image sensor,
An electronic view finder (114, 115) which displays a captured image obtained in the aforementioned imaging means,
Object detecting means (112) which detect a position of an object based on a picture signal acquired from the aforementioned image sensor or the aforementioned photometry sensor,
It has a tracking means (112) to track an object detected by the aforementioned object detecting means,
Based on position information on an object detected by the aforementioned object detecting means, An imaging device having a control means (101, 112) by which the aforementioned distance measurement means and ranging operation by the aforementioned image sensor are switched, and the aforementioned optical finder and the aforementioned electronic view finder are simultaneously switched for a display of a finder.
[Claim 2] It has a calculating means (112) which computes movement magnitude of a tracking object,
The photographing instrument according to claim 1 having a control means (112) which controls a decision threshold to which AF and imaging surface AF by an AF sensor are switched with movement magnitude of a tracking object computed by the aforementioned calculating means.

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[via Egami]

First Magic Lantern hack on the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV is working

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This new is 10 days old but I totally missed it. Thanks to Lawrence for pointing me to it.

The skilled hackers over at Magic Lantern managed to make a first bit of their code work on the new Canon EOS 5D Mark IV. Unless some sites are reporting, this does not mean we are even close to a working release of Magic Lantern for the EOS 5D Mark IV. However, it is a first step in the right direction, and it will take a long time until a fully working version of ML for 5D4.

If you want to try Magic Lantern on your Canon DSLR, a good place to start is here. The video below gives you an overview about Magic Lantern.

 

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS and more refurbished deals at Canon Store

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The Canon Store has many refurbished items in stock. The deal in the title may be one of the best deals, but I recommend you check the listings to see if your favourite Canon lens or DSLR is available. Since the catalogs appears to be all stocked up, chances are you may find what you are looking for.

Refurbished Canon gear from the Canon Store comes with 1 year Canon US warranty.

Canon Rebel T6 in gray to be announced soon [CW4]

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Canon will soon announce a grey Rebel T6 (image by Nokishita)

Canon may soon announce a new color option for the Canon Rebel T6, a gray camera body with a brown grip. Canon’s Rebel T6 is EOS 1300D in Europe and Kiss X80 in Japan

Please note that this grey Rebel T6 may well be one of the Canon DSLRs that have been registered at certification authorities a few weeks ago. These Canon DSLRs that have been registered are currently rumored to be the Rebel T7i and Rebel T7s.

[via Nokishita]