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

Canon eos Ra review
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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:

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Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II vs PowerShot G7 X Mark III Side-By-Side Comparison

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DPReview TV compares the new Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II with the Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III.

Canon’s newest compact cameras, the G5 X II and G7 X III, have a lot in common, but with some very important differences. [DPReview TV’s] Chris and Jordan do a side-by-side comparison to help you choose the one that’s right for you.

DPReview put sample pictures galleries for both cameras online:

Both cameras are shipping.

Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II:

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Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III:

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Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III Firmware Update Will Improve Autofocus Performance

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It seems user complains are having more and more weight at Canon.

Canon will release a firmware update for the Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III ($749). This firmware update will fix some annoying AF issues some users experienced.

Canon product advisory:

Service Notice: PowerShot G7X Mark III: Plans to release new firmware update to improve video autofocus performance

In response to feedback from customers about the recently launched PowerShot G7 X Mark III, Canon U.S.A. plans to issue a firmware update that can help improve video autofocus speed, accuracy and subject detection performance.

This update will be free for all customers to download from the Canon U.S.A. website at the end of October 2019.

Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III:

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