Canon RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM Review Sample Images

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Here are some Canon RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM review sample photos.

Ahead of the upcoming review, Photography Blog posted a set o sample photos shot using the new Canon RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM lens for the EOS R full frame mirrorless camera system. Original files can be downloaded.

Key features:

  • RF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • STM Stepping AF Motor
  • Center Macro Focus, 1:2 Magnification
  • Optical Image Stabilizer

The Canon RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM can be preordered at $399: B&H Photo, Adorama, Amazon USA, Amazon Canada, Canon Canada, Canon USA

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The Canon EOS R System Might Be Used To Produce VR Footage, Patent Suggests

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Is Canon planning some VR (Virtual Reality) production system based on the Canon EOS R camera system? A patent application appears to suggest exactly this.

Canon patent application 2020-42197A (Japan) discusses optical formulas for a dual view anamorphic optic for 35mm full-frame mirrorless cameras (i.e. the Canon EOS R system).

  • Focal length: vertical 7.44 mm, horizontal 5,57 mm
  • F number: 4.00, 2.81
  • Half angle of view: 90, 90
  • Image height: 11,75 mm, 8.75 mm
  • Lens length: 100.00 mm
  • Back focus: 15.92 mm

Intriguing, isn’t it? What plans does Canon have with the EOS R system and the RF mount? At least it has become very clear that Canon is very committed to their new full frame mirrorless system.

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More Canon patent applications are listed here. Some particularly interesting patent applications we think might get into production are these:

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Save On Refurbished Cameras and Lenses at Canon Store

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The Canon Store is offering an additional 10% discount on refurbished cameras and lenses.

There are some pretty good deals still in stock, as…

But there is much more! Browse the listings below:

Refurbished gear from the Canon Store comes with 1 year Canon USA warranty.

More hand-picked deals are listed here.

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

Refurbished lenses and DSLRs at Canon Store (best deals to be found here)

Save $10 on Luminar 4 and/or Aurora HDR 2019 using our code “WATCH” at checkout.

More Canon EOS R5 Hands-On Pictures (and first impressions)

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Here are more pictures of the upcoming Canon EOS R5.

Both ePHOTOzine and Photography Blog had the chance to briefly get in touch with the EOS R5. The latter also posted some first impressions.

Canon already announced the development of the EOS R5. A few days ago Canon revealed more specifications to stop “fantasy speculations“.

Summing up everything, here is what we know about the game-changing EOS R5:

  • 45mp full frame CMOS sensor
  • IBIS (In Body Image Stabilisation)5 stops with IBIS alone
    • 7-8 stops of correction when used with in-lens stabilization
  • 8K video with 29.97fps (30fps)
  • No-Crop on 8K video
  • Dual Pixel AF available in 8K
  • 4K@120fps
  • 4K@60fps
  • Internal recording
  • Animal detection autofocus – tracks animal subjects (dogs, cats, birds, etc.) by detecting the body, face, or eye of the subject.
  • 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic
  • Scroll wheel added to the back
  • No touch bar
  • Liveview/Movie toggle like previous EOS DSLRs
  • Larger capacity battery, but looks like the LP-E6
  • Built-in 5GHz WiFi
  • New battery, but the same shape and compatibility as the EOS 5D Mark IV
  • Shipping in July 2020 

All Canon EOS R5 rumors and known facts are listed here.

High Resolution Canon EOS R Undergoing Testing Mentioned Again, 90MP Sensor

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Last week we got a suggestion about the rumored high resolution Canon EOS R. Our source suggested a 150MP resolution, which we posted with some cautionary advise.

A new rumor about the Canon high resolution EOS R model came up. The source of this rumor suggests that 1) the high resolution EOS R is already undergoing testing by selected photographers (we got the same suggestion last year), and 2) the resolution might be closer to what we got suggested last year, i.e. a resolution somewhere around 90MP. According to the source the resolution is “significantly lower than 150mp” and “just about doubles” the 45mp in the upcoming Canon EOS R5.

The only other bit that emerged so far is that the high resolution EOS R will not be that strong on the video features side, which is to expect from a high resolution camera.

This EOS R model might get announced at the beginning of 2021. The next Canon EOS R cameras that we expect to get announced are the EOS R5 and EOS R6.

Stay tuned.

Source: Canon Rumors

Canon Patent: RF 85mm f/1.2 (without BR elements) And RF 50mm f/1.2

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Here is a newly spotted Canon patent.

Canon patent application P2020-38295A describes the optical formulas for two RF lenses, a 85mm f/1.2 without the Blue Spectrum Refractive (BR) elements, and a 50mm f1.2.

RF 85mm f/1.2 lens

  • Focal length: 83.20 mm
  • F number: 1.24
  • Half angle of view: 14.58
  • Image height: 21.64 mm
  • Lens length: 121.31 mm
  • Back focus: 14.08 mm

RF 50mm f/1.2 lens:

  • Focal length: 51.10 mm
  • F number: 1.25
  • Half angle of view: 22.95
  • Image height: 21.64 mm
  • Lens length: 111.01 mm
  • Back focus: 14.60 mm

More Canon patent applications are listed here. Some particularly interesting patent applications we think might get into production are these:

[via Hi Lows Note]