All Canon EOS-1D X Mark II features explained in 15 minutes video (Canon USA)

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Canon EOS-1D X Mark II: [shopcountry 37157]

Canon EOS-1D X Mark II at a glance:

  • 20.2MP Full-Frame CMOS Sensor
  • Dual DIGIC 6+ Image Processors
  • 3.2″ 1.62m-Dot Touchscreen LCD Monitor
  • DCI 4K Video at 60 fps, 8.8MP Still Grab
  • 61-Point High Density Reticular AF II
  • Native ISO 51200, Expanded to ISO 409600
  • 14 fps Shooting, 16 fps in Live View
  • Dual Pixel CMOS AF and Movie Servo AF

CanonUSA posted a neat 15 minutes video that talks all features of the Canon EOS-1D X Mark II. If you want to know what the EOS-1D X Mark II is capable to deliver, then this video is for you.

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM deal – $89.79 (refurbished, reg. $125)

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At a glance:

  • Compact, lightweight fixed focal length lens ideal for everyday photos, and with a large f/1.8 aperture, a perfect lens for low-light photography and creative background blur.
  • 80mm effective focal-length when attached to an APS-C camera, optimal for portraits and photos of fast moving subjects such as children and pets.
  • A stepping motor (Gear-type STM) supports the Movie Servo AF function in providing smooth and quiet continuous AF during video recording, as well as when shooting photos.
  • Improved exterior design includes new focus ring placement making it the most compact Canon 50mm lens.
  • Metal mount helps provide stability and ruggedness.
  • Optimized lens placement and coatings help deliver outstanding color balance, while minimizing ghosting and flare.
  • Circular aperture (7 blades) helps deliver beautiful, soft backgrounds.
  • Minimum focusing distance of 1.15 ft. (0.35m); maximum magnification of 0.21x.

The Canon Store has refurbished Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM lenses (the new Nifty-Fifty) on sale at $89.79. Compare to $125. Refurbished gear from the Canon Store comes with 1 year Canon USA warranty.

Be also sure to check the refurbished gear listings. They have been stocked up, and that’s the place where you find the best deals on Canon gear.

Canon Professional Services Keeps Professional Sports Photographers Ready For Action at Rio 2016

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Canon is ready for the Olympics in Brasil. Press release:

MELVILLE, N.Y., August 3, 2016 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, will be bringing their service and support expertise to Brazil to help maximize the uptime and performance of its users’ professional imaging equipment. From pro DSLR cameras and EF lenses to broadcast television lenses, Canon’s award-winning service and support staff will be providing preventative maintenance and repairs to help professionals who have put their trust in Canon imaging equipment.

Canon’s team of over 70 highly trained technicians and support staff will be in Brazil for nearly a month to support professional photographers and broadcasters, just as they do throughout the year. Canon Professional Services (CPS) is set to provide comprehensive equipment maintenance and repairs, extensive equipment loans and expert technical support.

Don’t miss the pictures below, and stare at the arsenal of lenses :-)

Update: added the video below (source: PetaPixel).

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Canon Store refurbished gear listings stocked up

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The place to look for the best deals. The Canon Store stocked up their inventory of refurbished gear (almost all items in stock, the best deals won’t last long). Many items have instant discounts. Check the links below, there are plenty of excellent deals that can be found.

Canon set to hold an “EOS 5D” event in Japan on August 27 (to display the EOS 5D Mark IV?)

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Canon Japan announced a series of “EOS 5D”-related events to be held in Japan on August 27. Is this to introduce the EOS 5D Mark IV?

While there is no explicit mention of new products, it seems to fit pretty well with a EOS 5D Mark IV announcement on August 25 or 25. If the EOS 5D Mark IV is in the picture above it could be the one on that’s on the very left (though you can not see a “Mark IV” moniker).

If I got the machine translated text right, there will be a first event with seminars and photo exhibitions with 13 photographers, and a nationwide (Japan) event, also with seminars and exhibitions, with 16 photographers.

The events seem to be all about the history of the EOS 5D series, from the beginning to what I guess will likely be the EOS 5D Mark IV.

We still do not have reliable information about the specifications of the EOS 5D Mark IV. 24MP or 28MP sensor resolution are both rumoured, WiFi and/or GPS should also be on board.

Click here to see all EOS 5D Mark IV rumors. Stay tuned…

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A Bit of Everything (Canon News)

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Surf Photography with the EOS-1DX Mark II – Canon DLC

Truly, madly, deeply: shooting in 4K underwater with the EOS-1D C – Canon Professional Network

Flagships compared: Canon EOS-1D X Mark II versus Nikon D5 – DPReview

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Exposure settings: Digital noise – Canon Professional Network

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Why patience is crucial for street photography – DIY Photography

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