Canon released 2 new Cine Lenses at CES
Photo Rumors has the news from CES on the new 14mm t3.1 and 135 t2.2 lenses. And around $5000 each. Still out of my price range, but very reasonable, just wish they were a little faster!
Canon 6D has Moire issues over 5D Mark III
Petapixel has an article and video that show the moire issues. Looks like the 6D is great for stills, but not so great for video, especially as an alternative to the 5D Mark III.My 60D and the 7D already have the moire issue, so it still would be an improvement over them, but it sucks that they didn't put the downsampling of the 5D Mark III, and instead went back to the cheaper and easier Line skipping which causes the issue to begin with.
FilmMaker IQ on 20 new Camera Pockets guides from Black and Blue
Saw this one at Filmmaker IQ. You can get them at The Black and Blue, which are simple folder pocket guides for 20 cameras in use now. It is $15.00 for all 20 guides.
New Canon EOS Mark III Firmware will have uncompressed HDMI out!
Planet 5D has the news on this new firmware update, which will skip the terrible h.264 compression we have all gotten used to with DSLR's and have uncompressed HDMI out. I know it will never happen for my 60D (unless someone reverse engineers it), but this is certainly exciting.The update also includes upgraded autofocus. It will work better with extension tubes and at a distance, which will be great for sports and nature photographers.
Canon announces the Full frame EOS 6D
CanonRumors, TechHive, and DSL News Shooter, all have articles.For about $2100 they are offering the body that is a full frame 20.2 Megapixel Full Frame Sensor and includes both a GPS and WIFI! This is almost a $1000 less than the next full frame sensor.Doesn't have the swing out LCD of my 60D though. Nor does it have a headphone jack for audio monitoring, so you really need a separate audio recorder! The WIFI will be amazing though, when you can control it from your iPhone or iPad! HOW COOL IS THAT? Think of remote focus pulling?!??! AWESOME!!!
CanonRumors has links to more coverage of Canon EOS C100
CanonRumors has post to much of the coverage across the web of the new Canon EOS C100.And there own coverage of the newly announced botton end of it's Cinema EOS cameras.It is an exciting camera, but I still think overpriced compared to the DSLR's it is improving on. If this camera was under $3000 it would be really impressive, but at $8000 it is a bit too expensive.
Philip Bloom on the Canon C100
Philip Bloom takes a look at the specs for the C100 and has a good talk on it. Worth checking out.
HD Warrior compares the Canon C100 to the Sony FS700
HD Warrior has a good comparison of the Canon C100 and the Sony FS700. Of course this is without getting it's hands on the C100 as it has only just been announced.
Canon has announced the C100 Camera for $7999
Canon has announced the release of the EOS C100 Video Camera with 1920x1080 resolution on a Super 35MM sensor for $7999. Making a more affordable addition to their new cinema camera lineup. It is scheduled to ship in November.With the 4K C500 shipping for $30,000 in October, the currently shipping 2K C300 for $15999, they now have a much more reasonably priced cousin.It is 4:2:0 instead of 4:2:2, but is 15% smaller with only a an EF mount and no RAW recording, but does inclue XLR inputs which is great.Canon is also releasing 2 more EF prime mounts a 14mm t3.1 and a 125mm t2.2 ready for 4K shooting.
Problem with Canon EF 40mm f2.8
Canonrumors is reporting on a problem with the Canon EF 40mm f2.8If pressure is applied to the lens barrel while the lens is mounted to the camera (pressure can be applied even while attaching the lens cap or while carrying the camera with the lens attached in a bag), the autofocusing function of the lens may stop working.It seems they will have a firmware update for the camera in August to fix the problem, but for now just remove the lens and put it back on.