Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III video-review (Dustin Abbott)

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 Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III: [shopcountry 40054]

At a glance:

  • EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/2.8 to 22
  • Three Aspherical & Two UD Elements
  • Subwavelength & Air Sphere Coatings
  • Ring-Type Ultrasonic Motor AF System
  • Internal Focus; Full-Time MF Override
  • Fluorine Coating on Exposed Elements
  • Dust- and Water-Resistant Construction
  • Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm

Photographer Dustin Abbott posted the first part of his full review of the new Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III lens. A highly regarded, professional lens that comes at a price, $2,199.

An gallery with sample images can be found here.

Canon Rebel T7s and Rebel T7i coming next? [CW3]

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Two weeks ago we reported that a bunch of Canon gear was registered at certification authorities around the globe. In this list we find two Canon DSLRs:

Single-lens reflex camera

These two DSLRs were rumored to be new Rebel T7i and Rebel T7s. This got now suggested once more, with the addition that the “new Rebels will launch in a ‘unique way’”. A plausible announcement date could be CP+ (February 2017).

Apparently there is no Rebel SL2 on the horizon, at least according to rumors, or the lack of. The last time we heard something about was in February 2016.

[via Canon Rumors]

Tamron SP 150-600mm f5-6.3 VC G2 review (improved optics and weather sealing, Camera Labs)

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Camera Labs reviewed the Tamron SP 150-600mm f5-6.3 VC G2 megazoom. They praise build quality, image stabilisation, auto-focus among others.

From the conclusion:

An improved image quality combined with a good image stabilization, improved sealing, shorter minimum focus distance, and an acceptable size and weight makes Tamron’s new 4x super-telephoto a compelling package. It’s a pity that Tamron didn’t position it as the successor to their A011 model at the same price-point. But it certainly earns a Recommended rating.

Camera Lab’s review compares the Tamron SP 150-600mm f5-6.3 VC G2 with other similar telephoto lenses. Sample images are here, the lab charts are here.

Tamron SP 150-600mm

[via Camera Labs]

Canon EOS 5D Mark III deal – $1,849 (reg. $2.499)

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Canon EOS 5D Mark III at a glance:

  • 22.3MP Full-Frame CMOS Sensor
  • DIGIC 5+ Image Processor
  • 3.2″ 1.04m-Dot ClearView II LCD Monitor
  • Full HD 1080p Video Recording at 30 fps
  • 61-Point High Density Reticular AF
  • Native ISO 25600, Extended to ISO 102400
  • 6 fps Shooting in RAW+JPEG
  • 63-Zone Dual Layer Metering Sensor
  • 14-Bit RAW Files and S-RAW Format
  • Magnesium Alloy Body, SD/CF Card Slots

Top Rated Plus seller ElectronicsValley on eBay (99.7% positive ratings) has then Canon EOS 5D Mark III on sale at $1,849. Compare at $2,499. Free shipping in the US. Please note: this is an import item, 1 year seller warranty applies.

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Canon EOS 6D Mark II coming after NAB 2017? [CW2]

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The new rumored announcement date for the Canon EOS 6D Mark II now is Q2 2017. Until a few days ago, anyone was pointing to Q1 for the release. A Q2 2017 release could mean NAB 2017 (in April).

In the last days we got a bunch of Canon EOS 6D Mark II rumors. Together with the other features that are rumored, these are:

  • 24MP or 25MP sensor
  • Dual Pixel AF
  • 1080p/60
  • Dual SD card slots
  • NO 4K
  • Full tilt-able display
  • Touchscreen
  • NFC
  • Wifi
  • GPS
  • New AF system (19 points?)
  • Slightly smaller and lighter
  • Announcement expected Q1 2017

Dual Pixel AF, touchscreen, 1080p/60fps, full tilt-able display, a new AF system, and that the EOS 6D Mark II will not have 4K are all specs leaked here on Canon Watch. We got word the EOS 6D Mark II will have a 24MP sensor, others are suggesting a 25MP sensor.

However, it is way to early for reliable rumors about the Canon EOS 6D Mark II. The only hints we have is the specification list above, and we believe there will be an announcement in 2017. I posted the rumoured specifications because all in all they are plausible. I am pretty sure the announcement date will change a few more times.. So, take anything with a grain of salt. Rumors are always good for traffic, and we will get a lot of low credibility stuff before the reliable rumors emerge.

All Canon EOS 6D Mark II rumors.

Stay tuned…

[new EOS 6D Mark II announcement date via CR]

A Bit of Everything (EOS 5D Mark IV, G7 X Mark II, EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM)

Above: The Calling 4K – CanonUSA

Cinematographer Russell Carpenter, ASC and Canon Explorer Of Light Tyler Stableford team up for the first U.S. based EOS C700 shoot which shows off the versatility and low light capabilities of Canon’s new EOS C700.

Above: Mount a Canon 5D Mark III to a custom drone and capture the beauty of nature – Fotostacja

Photographer Miron Bogacki mounted a Canon EOS 5D Mark III to a custom-built octocopter and flew the drone over Northern Poland in the Valley of Drwęca.

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Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Review – ephotozine

Although lacking in some areas of the performance, this lens is actually a lot of fun to use. The results are bright and crisp at wide to mid apertures, although admittedly falling off quite dramatically at longer lengths and smaller apertures.

It is a great travel lens and has the benefit of the add-on Power Zoom Adapter, which may well be an exciting development for videographers.

Nauticam Announces Housing for Canon EOS 5D Mark IV – Dive Photo Guide

Review of the Canon G7 X Mark II in Fantasea Housing – Dive Photo Guide

New Rebel DSLR Coming for CES in January [CR2] – Canon Rumors

Canon 5D Mark IV Field Test Part I: A wealth of useful upgrades in a familiar shell – Imaging Resource

Below: Mount Tamalpais Fog – A 4K Timelapse – Danny MacRostie

My obsession with chasing the fog on Mount Tamalpais over the last 18 months comes together in this 90 second timelapse video. One and half years of foggy sunrises and sunsets just north of San Francisco, CA. When the conditions were right, I would be up and out the door by 4:00 in the morning to make the 45-minute drive and 30-minute hike up Mt. Tam to be setup for the sunrise. In the evenings I would race home from work, grab my gear, and head back out, often running down the trail with a backpack full of gear to be just in time for sunset.

Gear used:
Canon DSLR’s (5DMkIII and 7D), Canon lenses (16-35, 28-135, 70-200), Vanguard tripod. Custom build PC, Lightroom CC, After Effects CC and Premiere CC.