Canon patent shows how to implement GPS and other radio devices in metal DSLR bodies

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18 resin of the cover, 42 a GPS module

The more a DSLR is build to last, i.e. is made of metal instead of plastic, the more difficult it gets to add radio devices like GPS or WiFi. This is something Canon explained often.

This Canon patent appears to show a solution for the issue. The GPS module is placed on top of the camera body, where usually the pop-up flash is located. That’s where the Canon EOS-1D X Mark II has the GPS device. The patent does not explicitly mention WiFi but I think it is safe to assume the solution described in the patent would work for WiFi too.

It may be that the patent points to something that has to do with the upcoming EOS 5D Mark IV, which, as it was anticipated first on CW, will most likely have GPS and WiFi on board.

  • Patent Publication No. 2016-53665
    • Published 2016.4.14
    • Filing date 2014.9.4
  • Canon patent
    • Magnesium alloy
    • Providing a GPS module to the finder part
    • To protect the GPS module in the wireless communication lid made of a synthetic resin material
    • The GPS module and the warship portion connected by high thermal conduction efficiency copper foil tape, heat away
[via Egami]

Canon EOS 5D Mark super bundle deal – $2,749 ( EF 24-105mm f/4L IS, PIXMA Pro-10, Speedlite 430EX RT-III, and more)

 

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B&H Photo has a great deal on the Canon EOS 5D Mark III. The bundle on offer:

  • Canon EOS 5D Mark III Body
  • Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS
  • Canon Speedlite 430EX RT-III
  • Canon PIXMA Pro-10
  • Sandisk 32GB memory card
  • Camera Bag
  • Canon 13×19 semi-gloss photo paper

The bundle is on sale at $2,749 after $350 mail-in rebate (instructions). The offer expires April 30.

Canon XC10 4K Camcorder real world review, is it better than a DSLR?

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Canon XC10 at a glance:

  • 4K Wide-Angle 10x Zoom Lens with Image Stabilizer
  • 12 Megapixel One-Inch 4K-Compatible CMOS Image Sensor
  • DiG!C DV 5 Image Processor
  • XF-AVC Codec for 4K 30p and Full HD 60p
  • Multiple Recording Modes and Frame Rates
  • CFast 4K Recording Technology
  • Canon Log and Wide Dynamic Range Gamma
  • Image Settings Compatible with Cinema EOS Cameras
  • Compact and Ergonomic Design
Jared Polin (better known as FroKnowsPhoto) felt the pulse of Canon’s somewhat understated Canon XC10 camcorder. The main question for Polin is how the Canon XC10 compares to a DSLR, and if it suits better for some assignments.

It’s lightweight, has a killer IS system, and the quality is unlike any other at this price point. Not having to attempt to rack focus quickly on a moving subject (ie Jared) makes using this camera a breeze. The quality I’m getting out of this “c-type” camera could easily serve as my main camera. 4K at 305mbps at 4:2:2 in C-Log doesn’t get much better if you’re a filmmaker on a budget. Achieving that “cinematic” background blur is totally possible with this camera too, as long as you’re fully zoomed out with your subject and background having a decent amount of distance between them–I typically will stand back 25-50 feet from Jared if he’s talking to the camera. Read the review…

Jared Polin sums up his impression in the 14 minutes video below. Btw, the Canon XC10 saw a huge price drop and now is on sale at $1,999.

Why did Canon add 4K video to the Canon EOS-1D X Mark II? (video interview)

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Canon EOS-1D X Mark II B&H Photo, Adorama, Amazon USA, Amazon Canada, Canon Canada, Canon USA

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
  • Built-In GPS, CFast & CF Card Slots

Amateur Photographer posted a shot interview with Canon’s David Parry, the main question being why there is 4K featured on the Canon EOS-1D X Mark II.

[via Amateur Photographer]