Deal Alert: Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II – $92 (compare at $125)
Top Rated Plus eBay seller RedTagCamera (99.9% positive ratings) has the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II lens . Free shipping in the US. Compare at $125 on Amazon.
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM sample pics taken with EOS 5DS (Photography Blog)
Photography Blog posted a set of 42 sample photos shot with the new Canon Ef 50mm f/1.8 STM lens. They used their brand new EOS 5Ds to test shot the lens.
The new Nifty-Fifty is in stock and sells for $125 at Amazon | B&H Photo | Adorama | DigitalRev (ships world-wide). Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM availability check for your country: B&H Photo, Amazon USA, Amazon Canada, Canon Canada, Canon USA.
EF 50mm f/1.8 STM specifications (taken from Adorama’s product page):
- 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. h
- Minimum focusing distance: of 14in (0.35m); maximum magnification of 0.21x
Canon Provides an “Assist” to Help Professional Photographers and Broadcasters Score High-Quality Images at Copa America Chile 2015
Canon press release:
Canon Provides an “Assist” to Help Professional Photographers and Broadcasters Score High-Quality Images at Copa America Chile 2015
Canon U.S.A. to be Official Supplier
MELVILLE N.Y., June 05, 2015 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced the Company will provide onsite service support to help professional photographers and broadcasters capture the iconic moments of Copa America Chile 2015. Canon’s professional onsite service support will include simple equipment repair, clean and check service and equipment loans to outfit professionals with the proper gear to capture the excitement on the field. Service and support will be available in the media centers in each of the nine stadia hosting matches in the tournament.
“Canon is thrilled to join the Latin America community once again in supporting the Copa America soccer tournament,” said Kenji Kobayashi, senior vice president, Canon U.S.A. Latin America Group. “This tournament is an excellent opportunity for Canon to strengthen our bond with our Latin American consumer and business markets. We are proud to provide onsite service and support to assist imaging professionals in sharing the action of the games with devoted fans across the world.”
The international soccer tournament will take place in Chile from June 11- July 4, 2015 in eight cities, with 12 countries participating, including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela.
For more information and contact about Canon Professional Service (CPS) for Copa America 2015 visit http://www.canon.cl/canon/cps/cps-en.htm.
Canon EXPO 2015 Coming to New York City, Paris, and more cities
Canon is rumored to hold an EXPO in 2015, where they showcase their latest technology. For the time being two locations are rumored but I am sure there will be more cities where Canon will hold their EXPO 2015.
- New York City: September 9, 2015 – September 11, 2015
- Paris: October 13, 2015 – October 15, 2015
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First Canon EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R production models have been sent out
Ok, the Canon EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R production models started shipping, at least for select customers and top reviewing sites. Photography Blog on Facebook just posted an image of the EOS 5DS production model they got for review. Can’t wait to read the first reviews on a production model. The reviews on pre-production models have all been very good. Let’s see.
Everything is pointing to mass shipping starting mid June, but maybe Canon is about to anticipate it.
Canon EOS 5DS: B&H Photo, Amazon USA, Amazon Canada, Canon Canada, Canon USA | Canon EOS 5DS R: B&H Photo, Amazon USA, Amazon Canada, Canon Canada, Canon USA
Canon EOS M2 kits on sale at Amazon US
Though the Canon EOS M2 is supposed not to be on sale in the USA (and neither in Europe), it is on sale at Amazon US:
- EOS M2 with the very good performing EF-M 22mm f/2 STM pancake lens is on sale for $452
- EOS M2 body only on sale for $350
- EOS M2 with EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM, 90EX Speedlight Flash & EF to EF-M adapter on sale for $522
Btw, there are more EOS M2 kits on sale at Amazon US
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Specifications:
- 18.0-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor
- DIGIC 5 processing
- Hybrid CMOS AF II system
- Sensitivity: ISO 100-12,800, expandable to ISO 25,600
- 4.6 FPS high-speed burst
- 3-inch touchscreen LCD display
- 1080p full HD video
- Movie Servo AF continuous subject tracking
- 8% reduction of body size than older models
- remote operation of the smartphone