A Bit Of Everything (PowerShot Hack, Canon 7, RF 28-70mm F/2L, EOS R vs Nikon Z6, EOS R vs 5D4)

Eos R Vs Nikon Z6
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Below, a Canon EOS R vs Nikon Z6 comparison: The MAIN REASON I would choose the Canon EOS R over the Nikon Z 6 in 2019 by Manny Ortiz (EOS R vs Nikon Z6)

Above: This researcher created an algorithm that removes the water from underwater images by Scientific American:

Why do all the pictures you take underwater look blandly blue-green? The answer has to do with how light travels through water. Derya Akkaynak, an oceangoing engineer from the University of Haifa, has figured out a way to recover the colorful brilliance of the deep.

Instant Camera Review: Canon IVY CLIQ+ Instant Camera Printer – The Phoblographer

This Rare Black Paint Canon 7 Was a Leica M3 Competitor – The Phoblographer

Review: Canon RF 28-70mm F/2L USM (One of the Best Zooms Around) – The Phoblographer:

Although the Canon RF 28-70mm f2 L USM is a massive lens, it’s also understandably so. The photographer who will spring for this lens really needs the extra stop of light and genuinely wants super high-quality images. That’s what you’re going to get with the Canon RF 28-70mm f2 L USM. Couple this with better autofocusing abilities that have come out recently and the exemplary build quality, and you’ve got an excellent lens–on paper.

Review: Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM – The Phoblographer:

The Canon RF 85mm f1.2 L USM produces truly beautiful bokeh, excellent sharpness, plenty of micro-contrast, and overall exceptional image quality. Its performance is quite snappy as well and it’s capable of focusing and tracking fast-moving subjects quickly and accurately. True to Canon’s heritage, this lens is built like a tank and features some of the best weather sealing we’ve seen

Got an Old Canon Point-and-Shoot Camera? Hack It (Add new features and write scripts with CHDK firmware) – IEEE Spectrum

Practical Use of Field Curvature Graphs – the 50mm Primes – Lens Rentals

National Geographic Declares Three Fujifilm Cameras Best Travel Cameras for 2020 – Fuji Rumors

GIZMON announced this funny(?!?) “Bokeh Lens Illuminator” set – Mirrorless Rumors

Samyang AF 14mm f/2.8 RF Review – ePHOTOzine

Below: Canon EOS R vs. 5D Mark 4 – Which is best for VIDEO? – Parker Walbeck

Below: MacBook Pro 16-Inch: A Photographer’s Review by Tyler Stalman

Canon PowerShot G7 X III Review (one of the best enthusiast compacts on the market, DPReview)

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The folks at DPReview posted a Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III review. The camera was announced back in July 2019.

From the conclusion:

The Canon G7 X Mark III takes the features that made its predecessor a solid camera: its fast 24-100mm equiv. lens, very good image quality and tilt-up screen – and tried to make the camera into even more appealing to the vlogging crowd. Canon added support for 4K video with no crop, live streaming over YouTube (a first for any camera), an external mic socket and support for vertical video capture. Video quality is good, though not best-in-class, as long as you stay away from the ‘high’ image stabilization setting.

[…] Taken as a whole, the PowerShot G7 X Mark III is a very good camera. As a stills camera, it’s one of the best enthusiast compacts on the market, and a good value considering its feature set. Its video specs are impressive, though its autofocus and video recording limit are not.

Read the review at DPReview

More Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III review stuff and information are listed here. Canon will soon release a firmware update to improve AF performance and bring 24p video recording to the PowerShot G7 X Mark III.

Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III: Amazon USA, Amazon CA, B&H Photo, Adorama, Digitalrev, KEH Camera, eBay US, Canon USA, Canon CA, BestBuy

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A Bit Of Everything (Canon EOS Ra, PowerShot SX420, IVY REC, RF 50mm f/1.2L, and more)

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Above: Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM lens review with samples – Christopher Frost Photography

Latest Canon rumors are listed here.

The Canon EOS Ra is Fine, But it’s Not The Camera we Need or Want, says The Phoblographer.

What Camera Companies Must Do to Compete With Phone Photography – The Phoblographer

CIPA stats now confirms the crisis has hit the mirrorless system camera world too – 4/3 Rumors

Instant Camera Review: Canon IVY CLIQ Instant Camera Printer – The Phoblographer

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)

Canon Powershot SX420 IS Sample Images – Photography Blog

Autumn Photography Top Tips In Bad Weather – ePHOTOzine

The Ultimate Monopod Head? Wimberley Monogimbal Head Review – Steve Perry

Canon Shooter Tries Fujifilm X-T3 for the First Time: “Intuitive and Inspirational! No Other Digital Camera is so Fun to Use, But… – Fuji Rumors

More Ultra High-Resolution MTF Experiments – Lens Rentals

Color theory for photographers part 2: Hue, saturation, and value – 500px

Below: Canon RF 24-240mm f/4-6.3 IS USM lens review with sample pictures – Christopher Frost Photography

Below: Canon RF 85mm f/1.2 Model Shoot & Review by Darren Miles

How To Do A Livestream With The Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III – A Step-By-Step Tutorial

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Canon Powershot G7 X Mark III at a glance:

  • 20.2MP 1″ Stacked CMOS Sensor
  • DIGIC 8 Image Processor
  • 4.2x Optical Zoom f/1.8-2.8 Lens
  • 24-100mm (35mm Equivalent)

The Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III has some appealing features for the videographer and Youtuber crowd.

Sporting advanced video features, the PowerShot G7 X Mark III has been called a “blogger’s dream“. A neat little compact camera with powerful features for still photography and videography.

For all those just starting into the world of video blogging, Canon has provided a short but exhaustive step-by-step tutorial. Join Canon Trainer Jon Lorentz in the 9 minutes video below as he takes you through the setup process for livestreaming on the PowerShot G7 X Mark III. Lorentz will guide you through different scenarios: setting up livestreaming for the first time, livestreaming while you are at home, livestreaming on the road.

Table of contents for the video above:

  • 00:41 Checklist
  • 02:00 Canon Image Gateway Setup
  • 02:50 Livestream Setup
  • 05:20 Livestreaming for the First Time
  • 06:30 Livestreaming From Home
  • 07:25 Setup on the Road

The PowerShot G7 X Mark III livestreaming tutorial is available also in written form with screenshots guiding you through the process, to download click here.

Buy the PowerShot G7 X Mark III at $749:

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Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II Review (image quality a strong point, DPReview)

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Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II key features:

  • 20.2MP 1″ Stacked CMOS Sensor
  • DIGIC 8 Image Processor
  • 5x Optical Zoom f/1.8-2.8 Lens
  • 24-120mm (35mm Equivalent)

DPReview reviewed the new Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II.

From their conclusion:

Notably, the G5 X II feels super responsive – this was a big weak point of its predecessor. But on the Mark II, here’s no shot-to-shot lag, it reacts to your inputs instantly, and even the 30fps Raw burst mode doesn’t slow the camera down too much. This responsiveness makes for a connected experience when you’re out and about, taking pictures.

And speaking of pictures, image quality is a strong point – JPEGs have pleasing color, but to get the most out of your shadow regions, we’d boost the Auto Lighting Optimizer to ‘high.’ The lens offers a fast aperture and a versatile zoom range, and is a good performer, if not outstanding, particularly at wider focal lengths. Raw capture is generally comparable to the competition, meaning it’s quite good, and in-camera Raw conversion lets you tweak your Raw files ‘on the go’ before Wi-Fi transferring them to your smartphone for social sharing.

Read the review at DPReview…

More PowerShot G5 X Mark II coverage is listed here.

Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II:

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Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark I vs PowerShot G5 X Mark II Comparison

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ePHOTOzine compared the new Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II to its predecessor, the PowerShot G5 X.

From their verdict:

The Canon Powershot G5X Mark II offers a number of improvements, including high-speed continuous shooting (up to 30fps), 4K video recording, and updated white balance options, as well as an extended ISO range. There’s also a new design, that makes the camera lighter, and slightly more compact. However, if you don’t need 4K video recording, and want a flash hot-shoe, then the original G5X offers a fairly compelling package, particularly as it’s price is quite competitive. 

If you need (or want) 4K video recording, then the G5 X Mark II is the one to go for out of these two cameras, and the additional zoom range of the new 5x optical zoom lens is welcome. The new 5x optical zoom lens certainly impresses, delivering sharp, detailed photos across the zoom range. If video is your primary aim, then the G7X Mark III, could be worth a look as it adds in a microphone socket. 

Read the review…
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The Canon PowerShot G5 X (Mark I)

Canon PowerShot G5 X:

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Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II:

Asia & Australia: AliExpress, Amazon JAPAN, Amazon CHINA, Amazon INDIA, Amazon AU, Amazon USA, Digitalrev, Adorama, B&H Photo, eBay Australia, Rakuten JP
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