Month: June 2021

Canon EOS RP Replacement (RP Mark II) Coming after the EOS R3

According to the latest rumors, Canon will announce entry-level EOS RP camera successor (RP Mark II) after the announcement of high-end EOS R3.

Canon EOS R5 and the EOS R6 are selling really well. At this stage it should come as no surprise that after the launch of the EOS R3, Canon is considering adding a boost to budget-friendly cameras.

Canon released more details and specifications of the upcoming Canon EOS R3 mirrorless camera.

Canon is currently working hard on the replacement for the Canon EOS RP, which will obviously be the new entry-level RF mount mirrorless camera and will be priced aggressively. It is interesting to see how far the successor to the EOS RP will incorporate the features of the higher-end models. Continue reading “Canon EOS RP Replacement (RP Mark II) Coming after the EOS R3”

Canon EOS R5 vs EOS R Comparison Review – Fine Art Ballet Photoshoot

Here is an excellent review of the Canon EOS R5 vs EOS R Comparison.

The portrait photographer Nicole Carson Bonilla compared the Canon EOS R5 against the Canon EOS R for a test drive in my portrait studio for a fine art ballet photoshoot. Check it out!

Canon EOS R5 with 24-105mm f/4L Lens: $4,999 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Canon EOS R body: $1,799 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama. Continue reading “Canon EOS R5 vs EOS R Comparison Review – Fine Art Ballet Photoshoot”

First Canon EOS R3 Review

First Canon EOS R3 Review is out. Before the official launch Gordon Laing put his hands-on the new Canon EOS R3 to test any of the features.

The Canon EOS R3 is high-end mirrorless camera aimed at professionals who demand the fastest speed and toughest body. Announced in April 2021, it’s Canon’s most powerful mirrorless camera to date, and while likely to outperform the 1Dx Mark III in most respects, it’s officially positioned between it and the EOS R5.

Check out the very first Canon EOS R3 Review:

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Updated Canon EOS R3 Specifications

Here is everything we know about the Canon EOS R3 mirrorless camera including up-to-date specifications for both rumored and official ones. Also we cover the latest press text with product videos. Here we go.

Canon EOS R3 will be able to capture oversampled 4K, with support for Canon Log3 and Raw internal recording.

The Canon EOS R3 full-frame mirrorless camera is already listed at B&H Photo. This will be the Canon’s answer to the Sony A1 and Nikon Z9 with the new EOS R3 full-frame mirrorless camera. You can see the highlighted new information in bold. Continue reading “Updated Canon EOS R3 Specifications”

8K Shootout: Canon EOS R5 vs Sony A1 Review

Here is a 8K shootout video comparison of the Canon EOS R5 vs Sony A1.

As you know the Canon EOS R5 and the Sony a1 are two of the best 8K mirrorless cameras on the market.

Coming from LensProToGo, the Sony Alpha 1 vs Canon EOS R5 video comparison is about 8K Shootout of a $6,500 camera to a $3,900 camera. Continue reading “8K Shootout: Canon EOS R5 vs Sony A1 Review”

Sony a7RV & Canon R5S Leaked Specs Comparison

Tony Northrup previews the upcoming high megapixel full-frame camera wars. According to the leaked specs, the upcoming Sony a7RV will keep the same 60 megapixel sensor (with 240 megapixel PixelShift mode), but it will add improved autofocus and a better viewfinder. On the other hand, the rumor mill predicts an upcoming higher-megapixel version of the Canon EOS R5 with more than 100 megapixels!

Tony is predicting that it will be named the Canon EOS R5S, following a trend that started with the Canon 5DS. Tony compares both to the 100 megapixel Fujifilm GFX100 and GFX100S. Check it out ! Continue reading “Sony a7RV & Canon R5S Leaked Specs Comparison”

Firmware Update for Canon EOS C70 Released

Canon announced a new firmware update for Canon EOS C70 RF mount cinema camera, scheduled to be released for download on June 30, 2021.

Since its introduction, the EOS C70 4K Digital Cinema Camera has been the buzz of the industry, delivering stunning imagery in a compact body. Now, Canon’s first RF-mount cinema camera is getting even better, with a firmware update that adds functionality and improves performance. A BT.709 option has been added, and a new View Assist feature allows for a WideDR/BT.709 LUT to be displayed over HDMI when shooting in Canon Log gamma. For your autofocus needs, a new “whole area” option increases the AF area to 80% of the frame.

The update also improves the Electronic IS performance, giving you rock steady images even in challenging conditions. Continue reading “Firmware Update for Canon EOS C70 Released”

Firmware Updates for Canon EOS C500 Mark II & C300 Mark III

Canon has announced the new firmware updates for the EOS C500 Mark II and Canon EOS C300 Mark III (replacement for the current Mark II version) cameras. The firmware updates are expected to be available for download on July 30, 2021.

Canon’s EOS C500 Mark II and C300 Mark III are a formidable combination of 4K Digital Cinema Cameras, and they’re getting even better thanks to a new firmware update. Here are the details. Continue reading “Firmware Updates for Canon EOS C500 Mark II & C300 Mark III”

Official Update : What We Know About Canon EOS R3

Canon has released additional details about its high-end  Canon EOS R3 mirrorless camera, that is under development.

The Stacked CMOS sensor, which will have very fast readout, can shoot Raw bursts at 30 fps. When used with compatible RF lenses, its in-body stabilization can reduce shake by up to eight stops. Autofocus has been enhanced over current EOS R models, with improved face/eye/head and animal detection, plus new car and motorcycle tracking capabilities. Canon says that the R3 will be able to focus at light levels as low as -7EV.

Canon EOS R3 will be able to capture oversampled 4K, with support for Canon Log3 and Raw internal recording.

The Canon EOS R3 full-frame mirrorless camera is already listed at B&H Photo. This is the Canon’s answer to the Sony A1 and Nikon Z9 with the new EOS R3 full-frame mirrorless camera. You can see the highlighted new information in bold.

EOS R3 key features announced as of today (2nd June 2021) are:

  • New Canon-developed back-illuminated stacked CMOS sensor
  • 30fps with AF/AE tracking
  • AF tracking of people, animals (including birds) and motorsports (racing motorbikes and racing cars)
  • Can record oversampled 4K, or RAW footage internally and Canon Log 3
  • Focus in light levels -7EV or loweri
  • Dual Pixel CMOS AF
  • Eye Control AF point selection
  • EOS-1D series dust and water resistance

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