The X-series of camcorders have been well received amongst the broadcast industry, but they have a different look to their images than the video from an EOS DSLR camera. Over the years there have been a range of flat profiles for video and even the Technicolor CineStyle Picture Style. Now Canon has produced the Video Camera …
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Firmware update for EOS 5D Mark III The long awaited fimrware for the EOS 5D Mark III is now ready to download for free from Canon. Key improvements in the new firmware suit both videographers and photographers. Clean uncompressed video available from the camera’s HDMI port, autofocus now possible with certain lenses / extenders at …
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EOS 5D Mark III firmware arrives 30th April 2013 Eagle-eyed readers of Canon USA’s website have noticed that “A firmware update for the EOS 5D Mark III is scheduled to be released on April 30, 2013“ This is the long awaited update for the AF system to work with lenses, or lenses and extenders, with …
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Canon has introduced two new XA-series camcorders for professional users Canon XA25 and XA20 The XA20 and XA25 feature a newly designed HD CMOS Pro sensor that delivers impressive low-light performance and improved dynamic range due to the larger 1/2.84-type sensor. Both cameras also have a 20x zoom lens that covers from 26.8 to 576mm …
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I’m off on my travels this week, today I’m in Oslo, Norway to deliver some training for the sales staff of a photo specialist retailer. It’s going to be fun as I’m covering a range of products from EOS, PowerShot and even Legria camcorders. I’ll also cover technical and product specific elements to help the …
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Canon’s first Cinema EOS C300 was never going to be an only child, and today it gains a bigger brother the EOS C500 with 4K resolution and a little brother the smaller C100. Not just two new Cinema EOS cameras, but also two more Cinema EOS lenses the CN-E15.5-47mm T2.8 L S/SP and the CN-E30-105mm T2.8 …
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Canon has released a firmware update for it’s professional camcorders extending functionality and providing enhanced compatibility with major broadcasters workflow. The XF300 & XF305 camcorders are one of a select few cameras that have the BBC stamp of approval for the creation of HD TV programs. Key to securing the approval was their 3-chip image …
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Canon scores six TIPA 2012 awards In the annual awards from the Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) Canon has picked up awards for the EOS-1D X, EOS 5D Mark III, PowerShot G1 X, EF 8-15mm f/4L USM Fisheye, EOS C300 and the PIXMA MG8250. TIPA is comprised of 29 member magazines from nine European countries …
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