A Bit of Everything (EOS 5D Mark IV, Dual Pixel RAW, G7X Mark II, C700, Milvus 100mm)

Above: Canon G7X Mark II Hands-On Field Test- TheCameraStoreTV

Today’s Gold Box deals at Amazon US, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, B&H Photo, eBay and Adorama

Subal Unveils Housing for Canon EOS 5D Mark IV – Dive Photo Guide

Canon 5D Mark IV Image Quality Comparison: Taking aim at the EOS 5D Mark III, D810, K-1 and A7R II – Imaging Resource

The Mighty Canon EOS 5D from Mark 1 to IV by Steve Huff – Steve Huff Photo

Canon 5D Mark IV brings dramatic dynamic range improvements to the 5D line – DPReview

Putting Image Microadjust to the test on the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV – DPReview

Introducing the EOS 5D Mark IV – Canon DLC

Good while it lasted: does the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV mark the end of DSLR video? – News Shooter

“Help, I Can’t Open These Raw Files!”: What Do When New Cameras are Released – LensRentals

Canon Goes for Gold with New C700 – No Film School

Forget subtle focus tweaks, Canon’s Dual Pixel RAW tech can give you an additional stop in the highlights! – Imaging Resource

Canon and Axis announce change of global sales and marketing framework for network video products and solutions – Canon UK press release

Canon Expands Professional 4K/UHD Display Lineup with Announcment of 24-Inch High-Luminance HDR Model and Industry-First 17-Inch 3840 X 2160 Model – Canon USA press release

Below: Canon 5D Mark IV Review – Real World Video Samples and First Impressions – Cinema5D

Below: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV RAW Files: Usable At 102,400 ISO? Download RAW files to find out – Fro Knows Photo

Below: Zeiss Milvus 2/100mm | Design, Handling, and Specs- Dustin Abbott

Official: Samyang 100mm T3.1 VDSLR ED UMC MACRO Lens

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From Samyang:

Free Your Action

Telephotos and close-ups for cinematography 

  • – Macro Telephoto Manual Focus Lens
  • – Bright T3.1 aperture
  • – High refractive (HR) and extra low dispersion lens (ED)
  • – Uncoupled aperture and focus gear ring
  • – Ultra Multi Coating (UMC) technology of Samyang Optics
  • – Circular aperture with 9 blades
  • – VDSLR II CINE LENS

Macro Telephoto Manual Focus Lens
Samyang Optics 100mm T3.1 VDSLR ED UMC MACRO is a macro telephoto manual focus cine lens designed for full frame sensor sizes. The maximum close-up magnification is 1:1. This macro lens with vivid color and soft out-focusing is the best lens for close-up images of flower and insects. It also can be used as a 100mm telephoto lens for landscapes and portraits.

VDSLR Cine Lens Features
Samyang 100mm T3.1 VDSLR ED UMC MACRO allows more delicate video work with T number marks. The focus gear ring is installed for follow focus system. You may change the aperture quietly and smoothly with the uncoupled aperture gear rings. Also, distance scale and T numbers are marked on both sides of the lens for convenience.

Optical Features
Samyang 100mm T3.1 has a low T number of T3.1. You may control the lens precisely when shooting under various exposure environment including relatively dark or too bright situations
This lens features 15 lenses in 12 groups especially including a high refractive lens (HR) and extra low dispersion lens (ED) to minimize color aberration and unnecessary light dispersion in order to offer high resolution throughout the image. Ultra Multi Coating (UMC) of Samyang Optics is used to optimize the light penetration and minimizes flare and ghost. With such optical construction, it has 0.307m of minimum focal length to film subjects in a very near distance.

Hardware Features
There are 9 aperture blades designed to be almost as a full circle when aperture is closed which expresses starlike ray clearly and beautifully. The frame of the lens is compact and solid since it is made of high-strength aluminum alloy so you can create trustworthy images. Also, detachable petal-shaped lens hood minimizes flare and ghost by sheltering lens from unnecessary lights.
Available for 10 camera mounts: Canon EOS, Nikon, Pentax K, Sony ∝, Canon M, Fujifilm X, Samsung NX, Sony E, FT, MFT.

Samyang Optics VDSLR II Cine Lens Line Up
Samyang 100mm T3.1 VDSLR ED UMC MACRO is one of Samyang Optics VDSLR II Cine Lens Line Up for full frame image sensor sizes. The lenses produce the same image color and have a united location of aperture and focus gear ring to maximize the convenience when filming.

Read more at Samyang –>

Samyang 100mm f/2.8 Macro Lens Officially Announced

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Samyang/Rokinon’s new 100mm f/2.8 Macro 1:1 lens is official. The lens will sell for $549.

From Samyang…:

Focusing on the Essence of Nature

The real art designed for ultimate close-ups

  • – Macro Telephoto Manual Focus Lens
  • – Bright F2.8 aperture
  • – High refractive (HR) and extra low dispersion lens (ED)
  • – Ultra Multi Coating (UMC) technology of Samyang Optics
  • – Circular aperture with 9 blades

Macro Telephoto Manual Focus Lens
Samyang Optics 100mm F2.8 ED UMC MACRO is a macro telephoto manual focus lens designed for full frame sensor sizes. The maximum close-up magnification is 1:1. This macro lens with vivid color and soft out-focusing is the best lens for close-up images of flower and insects. It also can be used as a 100mm telephoto lens for landscapes and portraits.

Optical Features
Samyang 100mm F2.8 ED UMC MACRO has a low F number of F2.8. You may control the lens precisely when shooting under various exposure environment including relatively dark or too bright situations.
This lens features 15 lenses in 12 groups especially including a high refractive lens (HR) and extra low dispersion lens (ED) to minimize color aberration and unnecessary light dispersion in order to offer high resolution throughout the image. Ultra Multi Coating (UMC) of Samyang Optics is used to optimize the light penetration and minimizes flare and ghost. With such optical construction, it has 0.307m of minimum focal length to film subjects in a very near distance.

Hardware Features
There are 9 aperture blades designed to be almost as a full circle when aperture is closed which expresses starlike ray clearly and beautifully. The frame of the lens is compact and solid since it is made of high-strength aluminum alloy so you can create trustworthy images. Also, detachable petal-shaped lens hood minimizes flare and ghost by sheltering lens from unnecessary lights.
Available for 10 camera mounts: Canon EOS, Nikon AE, Pentax K, Sony ∝, Canon M, Fujifilm X, Samsung NX, Sony E, FT, MFT.

More at Samyang –>

Canon Deals: EOS 5D3, EOS 70D, EF 100mm f/2.8L IS Macro, Rebel T5i, EOS 6D, Sigma 35mm f/1.4

Canon Deals

Lots of selected deals for you.

Let’s start with Adorama. They have the amazing Canon EOS 70D with both the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM and EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II IS lenses for just $1198 (click here) after a $450 mail-in rebate. To get this price click “buy together and save” and add the printer.

Adorama also a Canon EOS-5D Mark III videographer bundle on sale. The kit sells for $4299 (click here) after a mail-in rebate (be aware that the final price shows up after checkout), and contains: the EOS 5D Mark III, EF 24-105mm f/4L IS lens, and then:

  • Flashpoint DSLR Shoulder Rig II with Rails & Quick Release System
  • Flashpoint VT2500B 3-Pod Video Tripod w/2-way Fluid Head & QR Plate
  • Swivi HD DSLR LCD Universal Foldable Viewfinder Version II
  • compact Pro Matte Box for 15mm rod follow focus Rig 5D3 DV 4×4 rotatable filter
  • Flashpoint Follow Focus Pro II with Clip On System
  • Flashpoint Z-Shape Connector for Standard 15mm Rods
  • Canon PIXMA PRO-1 Professional Inkjet Printer
  • Canon 13″ x 19″ Photo Paper Pro Luster, 50 Sheets

Lot of stuff to start your videographer career, not bad at $4299 (click here) :)

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