Canon and Sony News for Jul 2022 (Page 2)
Just posted: Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens Review.
As small, light, and inexpensive as zoom lenses come.
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Just posted: Canon RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM Lens Review
Because of its small size, light weight, and low cost characteristics, this lens can make sense even in a full-frame kit.
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Image quality, vignetting, flare, and distortion test results along with specs, measurements, and standard product images are now available on the Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens page.
How does Canon's tiny, lightweight, inexpensive, new standard zoom lens perform? Check out the test results and create comparisons, including:
Canon RF-S 18-45mm compared to the Canon RF-S 18-150mm Lens
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From Sony Electronics:
Sony Electronics Launches New ECM-G1 Shotgun Microphone
Versatile Microphone is Ideal for Vlogging and Offers High Quality Sound Anywhere, Anytime
SAN DIEGO, CA – July 13, 2022 – Sony Electronics Inc. today introduces the new ECM-G1 microphone for enhanced video recording through high-quality sound collection. The new ECM-G1 was designed for vloggers and video content creators seeking a compact, high-quality microphone. With ambient sound suppression and clear frontal sound collection, creators can enjoy excellent sound quality when capturing content.
Enhance Standard of Video Recording with High-Quality Sound
Clear, high-quality sound plays an important role when capturing video content. The ECM-G1 includes a large-diameter (14.6 mm) microphone capsule that provides clear sound collection while suppressing noise, which improves the quality of video production.
The ECM-G1 is the perfect accessory for video content creators on-the-go as it captures clear voices, includes a wind screen to reduce wind noise when shooting outdoors and has an optimized structure to suppress frequency vibration noise with anti-vibration dampers. When connected via the MI (Multi Interface) shoe, the cableless design even eliminates cable-transmitted vibration noise.
Ambient Sound Suppression and Clear Frontal Sound Collection
Clear sound collection when facing the front of the camera, the ECM-G1 super-cardioid[i] and ambient sound suppression to ensure only wanted audio is captured, an ideal feature when recording in selfie mode. The ECM-G1 is also highly effective in capturing clear conversation audio indoors by reducing echo pickup from walls and voice reverberation.
Enjoy High-Quality Sound Anywhere, Anytime
The microphone’s MI Shoe support enables additional power options and cable-free operation for even greater flexibility. The power is supplied directly from the camera to the microphone – even when shooting with the vari-angle LCD monitor open horizontally.
The ECM-G1 is ultra-light and compact, weighing just 1.2 ounces (34 grams) and measuring 1 inch x 2 inches x 1.9 inches (W x H x D: 28.0 mm x 50.8 mm x 48.5 mm), making it easy to use anywhere, anytime. The microphone’s compact size and weight provides flexibility and mobility, even when using gimbals and grips. In addition, due to its small size, the front of the microphone remains out of the frame, even when using a wide-angle lens. Its compact form factor also allows creators to easily look through the camera viewfinder without the microphone touching their forehead.
The new ECM-G1 also includes a microphone jack and recording cable[ii], making it compatible[iii] with a wide range of devices[iv] with a 3.5mm mic jack, giving users the ultimate flexibility for various shooting requirements. ?
Pricing and Availability
The new ECM-G1 will be available in August 2022 for approximately $150.00 USD and $190.00 CAD. Pre-sale opens tomorrow, July 13, 2022 at 10:00AM (EDT)/ 7:00AM (PDT) at a variety of Sony authorized dealers in North America, with an expected customer ship date of August 22, 2022.
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Notes:
[i] This directionality is achievable with only one microphone capsule, resulting in small physical size, while allowing sound from the desired frontal area to be emphasized more effectively than by a general unidirectional microphone. The frontal extent of the sound collection area is wider than that of super-directional microphones, but super-cardioid microphones are generally more compact
[ii] 3.5 mm TRS – TRS cable
[iii] A commercially available conversion adapter may be required. Regarding device compatibility, please refer to the respective device manufacturers’ specifications
[iv] Compatibility not guaranteed with all products
[v] Sell-in quantity, from April 2021 to March 2022
Image quality, vignetting, flare, and distortion test results along with specs, measurements, and standard product images are now available on the Canon RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM Lens page.
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From Canon USA:
Canon Introduces RF24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM and RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM - Two New Compact and Lightweight Wide-Angle RF-Mount Lenses
Both Lenses Are Ideal for Entry Level and Photography Enthusiasts Looking for The Next Lens After The Standard Zoom
MELVILLE, NY, July 12, 2022 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, announced today the launch of two new RF-Mount lenses, the RF24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM and RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM. The lenses are both high-value, compact and lightweight wide-angle additions to the RF-Mount family and pair perfectly with the complete lineup of EOS R cameras, including the newly announced Canon EOS R10 and EOS R7 cameras.
The Canon RF24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM lens is a large-diameter, wide-angle fixed focal length lens designed for capturing bright and clear images with beautiful bokeh and macro capabilities to get even closer, both features not possible with a standard kit lens. Will Cadena, wedding and portrait photographer touts the focal length saying, "I love this lens! It helps give you the feeling you are right there in the action, and the focal length really directs your eye to the center of the frame."
Thanks to the wide-angle of view and built-in STM motor that tracks focus with natural movement, the new RF24mm lens is optimized for video use, particularly vlogging and other social media uses.
Additional Features of the RF24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM Lens Include:
- Fast F1.8 maximum aperture for great control over depth of field and bokeh, low-light shooting, and video recording, with fast and reliable autofocus.
- Excellent image quality: highlights include a UD (Ultra-low Dispersion) glass element, one aspheric element, and Canon SSC (Super Spectra Coating) to help minimize ghosting and flare.
- Minimum focus distance of approx. 5.5 In./0.14 m; close-up magnification 0.5x at minimum focus distance.
- Optical image stabilization — up to 5.5 stops* of shake correction. Up to 6.5 stops Coordinated IS when paired with EOS R series cameras featuring In-Body Image Stabilizer (IBIS).
- Dedicated, programmable Control Ring with click-stop operation.
- Equivalent to approximately 38mm coverage when used on cameras with APS-C size image sensors.
- Impressively compact and light at only 0.6 lbs/270g.
- Circular (9 blades) aperture for beautiful, soft backgrounds.
The Canon RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM lens is an ultra wide-angle zoom lens designed for a variety of image-capturing moments such as dynamic landscapes and natural snapshots. Travel vlogger Juliana Broste (@TravelingJules) says that a wide-angle lens is her go to, "I’ve got options–whether I’m standing super close to my subject or backing up to get a sense of a place, I’m covered."
Like the new RF24mm, this new lens has macro capabilities and produces images with beautiful bokeh, with the added flexibility of a zoom range. The RF15-30 is another excellent option for photographers looking to go beyond the standard zoom lens.
"The RF15-30 F4.5-6.3 IS STM makes it easy to film handheld, so you can stay light on your feet and move about freely. So long shaky shots!"
Travel Vlogger, Juliana Broste
Additional Features of the Canon RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens Include:
- Equivalent to approximately 24–48mm coverage when used on cameras with APS-C size image sensors.
- Excellent image quality: highlights include two UD (Ultra-low Dispersion) glass elements, one aspheric element, and Canon SSC (Super Spectra Coating) to help minimize ghosting and flare.
- Optical Image Stabilization — up to 5.0 stops* of shake correction. Up to 7.0 stops of Coordinated IS when paired with EOS R series cameras featuring In-Body Image Stabilizer (IBIS).
- Equivalent to approximately 24–48mm coverage when used on cameras with APS-C size image sensors.
- Minimum focus distance of approx. 11 in./0.28m (5.1 In./0.13m in manual focus at 15mm zoom position.)
- Canon STM (stepping motor) focus drive, especially suited for smooth, quiet video AF operation.
- Impressively compact and light — approx. 0.9 lbs./390g.
Price & Availability
The Canon RF24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM, and Canon RF15-30 F4.5-6.3 IS STM lenses are scheduled to be available in late August 2022 for an estimated retail price of $599.99 and $549.99, respectively**.
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* Based on CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) standards. Testing performed using the EOS R, R5, and R3 cameras.
** Specifications, availability and prices are subject to change without notice. Actual prices are set by individual dealers and may vary.
From Canon USA:
Let the PICK, Pick Your Moment!
Canon U.S.A. Introduces PowerShot PICK Active Tracking PTZ Camera To U.S. Market
MELVILLE, NY, July 12, 2022 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is releasing a new product: the PowerShot PICK Active Tracking PTZ Camera. This portable camera offers a hands-free solution for capturing candid photos and videos automatically*.
Many of us find that capturing content can interrupt the moment, resulting in a forced posed look. The PowerShot PICK can be the solution. Its face-detecting and tracking technology helps ensure that smiles and more can be detected, when set up through the corresponding app, and the PowerShot PICK will automatically move its camera to capture it all.
Previously, the product saw great success with a leading crowdfunding platform in Japan. Due to that success, Canon collaborated with Indiegogo, a similar platform in the United States, which now leads to the official introduction of the PowerShot PICK in the United States.
The PowerShot PICK offers a wide range of features, including:
- Approximately 340 degrees of Pan movement and Tilt capabilities between -20 to 90 degrees
- 3x optical zoom and 4x digital zoom
- 19-57mm focal length (35mm equiv.) and automatic image stabilization
- Active Tracking with Auto Capture
- Battery Powered
- Select Voice Commands
- 11.7MB photos and Full-HD 1080 60p video with movie rates of 59.94, 29.97, and 23.98 frames per second (FPS)
The PowerShot PICK requires the MiniPTZ mobile app for compatible iOS, iPadOS, and Android devices. The app includes capabilities like configuration settings, manual remote control of the camera1, automatically generated highlight videos (iOS only), and the ability to browse through and select favorite moments for download.
The PowerShot PICK is also a great way to capture your next social media post or home video. Whether you want to film a cooking tutorial or dance video, the PICK can easily record them. The PowerShot PICK is equipped with select voice commands. Let’s say you want to record a dance video. Say, “Hello PICK, record a video!” It’s as easy as that. The PICK is compact and convenient. Lightweight and battery powered, this product is great for everyone who wants to easily capture candid photos and videos almost anywhere.
Price & Availability
The PowerShot PICK will be available for an estimated retail price of $499.992. Shipping is currently scheduled to begin late summer 2022.
Orders
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*Requires smart phone Bluetooth and iOS 12 or higher, iPadOS 13 or higher or Android 8.0 and up. Phone pairing through Canon MiniPTZ App required initial setup and access to certain features.
1 Connection through remote control depends on connectivity.
2 Specifications, availability and prices are subject to change without notice. Actual prices are set by individual dealers and may vary.
Just posted: Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary Review.
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Image quality, vignetting, flare, and distortion test results along with specs, measurements, and standard product images are now available on the Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary Lens page.
This is a small, lightweight lens.
Here is the Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary Lens compared to the Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD Lens, the most similar alternative.
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Noise test results are now available on the Canon EOS R7 and Canon EOS R10 pages.
Take some time to explore the 280 test results just added.
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Resolution test results are now available on the Canon EOS R7 and Canon EOS R10 pages.
The R7 results appear clean, showing the extreme pixel density working well.
The R10 results appear especially sharp, including a bit of moiré.
A growing number of cameras can be compared using the Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM Lens test results, and many more can be compared using the Canon EF 200mm f/2L IS USM Lens test results. Use f/4 or f/5.6 to reach the lens's optimal image quality.
Here are some comparisons to get you started:
EOS R7 compared to the 5D Mark IV
EOS R7 compared to the 7D Mark II
EOS R10 compared to the Rebel T7i/T8i
Build your own. There are many other comparisons available.
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Just posted: Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G Lens Review.
This is an outstanding ultra-wide to wide-angle zoom lens option, geometric distortion aside.
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