Supports advanced user needs through clean HDMI output for video and boosted AF performance for low-light and telephoto shooting Sydney, Australia, 30 April 2013 – Canon Australia today announced that the new firmware upgrade for the EOS 5D Mark III digital SLR camera is now available for download, delivering considerable improvements to still-shooting and Full [...]
In news today, Canon has dominated the dSLR market for the past 10 years. While a big congratulations to Canon, I have to ask if this is good for the industry and the consumer? TOKYO, April 22, 2013 Canon Inc. today announced that the company’s interchangeable-lens digital cameras (digital SLR and compact-system cameras) have consistently maintained [...]
I’ve posted a new macro video shot with the Canon MP-E65mm macro lens. And below is another image of obsidian, volcanic glass, shot with the same lens.
Below are some still images and a video I shot with the Canon MP-E65mm macro lens, an amazing lens that covers the 1-5x macro magnification range. All are shot of one piece of obsidian, a natural volcanic glass.
Canon today unveils two first-class EOS models to take the helm of its entry-level consumer DSLR camera line-up – the flagship EOS 700D and ultra-compact EOS 100D. While each is designed to suit specific user requirements, both cameras are packed with high-quality and creative features that are ideal for creative-minded consumers looking to take their [...]
SYDNEY, 30 January 2013 – Canon today announces the development of a new feature upgrade for the ground-breaking EOS-1D C. The upgrade has been developed taking into account feedback from the professional community, and adds support for 25p recording at the camera’s maximum 4K resolution. Designed for the motion picture, television and high-resolution production industries, [...]
Below are some more images for your enjoyment from my testing of the Canon MP-E65mm 1-5x f2.8 Macro Lens. There were taken with a Canon EOS 550D camera.
Yesterday I received a Canon MP-E65mm 1-5x Macro lens for review. This is an unusual lens, in that it focuses from 1x magnification to 5x magnification to a full frame sensor. This is a manual focus lens that does not focus to infinity. It is exclusively for macro. To start the testing process I grabbed [...]
SYDNEY, 16 January, 2013 — Canon Australia announced today the launch of two new fixed-focal-length EF Cinema Lenses: the CN-E14mm T3.1 L F and CN-E135mm T2.2 L F (for EF mounts). Featuring exceptional optical performance, the two new lenses support a range of motion picture and video production applications, including 4K (4096 x 2160 pixels) [...]
SYDNEY, 8 January, 2013 – Canon Australia today enhances its renowned LEGRIA consumer camcorder range with a new flagship model for creative video enthusiasts – the LEGRIA HF G25. Building on the outstanding performance offered by its predecessor, the highly-popular LEGRIA HF G10, the LEGRIA HF G25 features a first-class specification optimised to deliver leading [...]
Canon Australia today unveils the PowerShot N – a new type of compact camera that offers a different approach to capturing creative, spontaneous photos and sharing them instantly with social networks through integrated Wi-Fi and one-touch connectivity to smartphones and tablets. “This camera is built for social media savvy shooters who crave better quality photos, [...]
Today, Canon Australia has made six significant announcements to its EOS, PowerShot and PIXMA lineups at photokina, the world’s leading imaging fair, currently taking place in Cologne: 1. Canon Australia has announced the new EOS 6D Digital SLR camera, a versatile and compact mid-range Full-Frame camera offering a level of image quality, performance and creative [...]
The Canon PowerShot SX500 IS is the world’s lightest 30x optical zoom with wide-angle lens that fits in the palm of your hand SYDNEY, 22 August, 2012 – Canon Australia has today launched the Canon PowerShotSX500 IS, the world’s lightest 30x zoom camera, and the newest addition to its renowned Super Zoom compact range, and [...]
Sorry, but it was hard to resist that headline Some EOS 650D/T4i/X6i (depending on market) cameras have rubber grips that may cause allergic reactions in some people. At first it was not believed that any affected cameras had come to Australia, but that now turns out not to be correct and so Canon have done [...]
B&H Photo Video is pleased to share with photography professionals and enthusiasts the popular Canon 60D and T3i camera kits with savings of up to $430. NYC, NY (PRWEB) July 26, 2012 B&H Photo Video is excited to announce savings of up to $430 on the popular Canon 60D and Canon T3i camera kits. The Canon [...]
EOS quality that’s as easy to use as it is to carry Canon’s new EOS compact system camera satisfies demand for premium image quality in a compact body that’s fun and easy to use Highlights: Image quality worthy of the EOS name: Canon 18MP APS-C image sensor, DiG!C 5 image processor and Hybrid CMOS AF [...]
Canon’s renowned mid-range DSLR takes performance higher with enhanced shooting, ease-of-use and support for additional EOS accessories.Canon Australia has today announced an exciting new firmware upgrade for the popular EOS 7D digital SLR camera. Available for download from the Canon Australia website*1 from 7 August 2012, firmware Version 2.0.0 introduces a number of enhancements that [...]
Multiple Canon EOS ‘firsts’ make the EOS 650D the most powerful and accessible creative tool yet for budding photographers Key features: • New DiG!C 5 image processor • New 18 megapixel CMOS sensor with fast 4 channel read-out • High speed continuous shooting up to 5 fps • Superior focusing performance with 9-point all cross-type [...]
Canon has announced in Australia the opening of the Canon Academy to offer workshops and courses on photography. They have done this by partnering with an existing workshop organisation, URCreative. I have to say that I think this is a really bad idea, and let me explain why. There is an active community already of [...]
Prestigious award adds to 2012 medal tally in 25th anniversary year of the Canon EOS SLR camera system Sydney 15 May 2012: Canon Australia has today announced that the EF8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM interchangeable lens has been honoured in Japan with the prestigious Camera Grand Prix 2012 “Lens of the Year Award.” The accolade marks the [...]
Highest-ever TIPA award tally acknowledges Canon’s strength of innovation across the digital imaging categories SYDNEY, 18 April, 2012: Canon has been awarded with six prestigious “Best Product 2012” awards by the highly respected Technical Image Press Association (TIPA), representing 29 photography and imaging magazines across 14 European countries. The six award-winning products are: the EF8-15mm [...]
SYDNEY, 12 April, 2012: Canon Australia announced today that Canon is developing four new digital cinematography zoom lenses that deliver exceptional optical performance for use with 4K (4,096 x 2,160 pixels) resolution cameras. Joining an already star-studded line-up of Canon EF Cinema Lenses, the four lenses will be compatible with Super 35 mm-equivalent cameras, supporting [...]
digital SLR camera supporting high-resolution 4K video capture SYDNEY, 12 April, 2012: Canon Australia announced today the introduction of the new EOS-1D C, a digital single-lens reflex (SLR) camera targeting the motion picture, television and other digital high-resolution production industries. Delivering outstanding video performance, the compact, lightweight EOS-1D C delivers 4K (4,096 x 2,160 pixels) [...]
Today, Canon Australia is making three significant announcements in the professional video space, continuing Canon’s momentum in building strong professional video capability and supporting the development of cinematic culture Firstly, Canon Australia has announced that Canon is developing a new digital cinema camera capable of recording 4K-resolution video in response to growing expectations for higher [...]
Editor’s comment – Sadly Canon has screwed this camera for infrared photographers by still including an IR blocking filter but just changing its characteristics so that the H-alpha band used by astrophotographers is not attenuated. That is a major shame as it would have been a great opportunity for Canon to properly support us infrared [...]
A roundup of some of the things about photography on the Internet that I found interesting this week. I guess the most interesting thing to occur this week was the announcement of the new Canon 5D Mark III with only a minor change in resolution compared to the previously announced Nikon D800′s massive jump in [...]
Newly designed camera delivers top-class image quality and complete feature set for advanced amateurs and professionals seeking all-round performance excellence, agility and creative expression Key features: New 22.3 megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor New DiG!C 5+ processor New 61-point High Density Reticular AF system Multiple Exposures – an EOS first Inbuilt HDR (High Dynamic Range) mode [...]
Canon’s new adventure camera matches shock, water, dust and freeze proof build with GPS tracking and quality enhancements for improved low-light and close-range macro photography This looks to be a pretty good carry anywhere camera, especially with the GPS tracking. Press release below: Launched to meet the imaging needs of explorers, travellers and adventurers alike, [...]
Canon has finally got on the larger sensor in a compact body bandwagon with the new G1X. It is a good idea. The G series have always been great cameras, compact enough to be able to go in a larger pocket yet with plenty of creative possibility. They were just limited somewhat for some applications [...]
Sydney, 8 September, 2010 – Canon’s annual Australian and New Zealand online photographic competition for amateur photographers, EOS Photo5, is back on again with fresh challenges to inspire contestants to new heights. “Designed to inspire creativity and passion in photography, the EOS Photo5 competition is based on five briefs that encourage photographic experimentation,” says Chris [...]
