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Canon RF 24mm F1.4 L VCM Lens firmware update version 1.0.3 is available for download.

Firmware Version 1.0.3 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:

1. Adds support for Canon Virtual Production System functions. Lens metadata suitable for virtual production is output to a camera compatible with the Canon Virtual Production System¹.

¹ Canon Virtual Production System compatible cameras (As of February 20, 2025):EOS C400/EOS C80 Please refer to the camera's user manual for detail.

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Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM Lens firmware update version 1.0.2 is available for download.

Firmware Version 1.0.2 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:

1. Adds support for Canon Virtual Production System functions. Lens metadata suitable for virtual production is output to a camera compatible with the Canon Virtual Production System.

¹ Canon Virtual Production System compatible cameras (As of February 20, 2025):EOS C400/EOS C80 Please refer to the camera's user manual for detail.

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The new DJI RS 4 Mini is in stock at B&H.

From DJI:

DJI Launches All-New Compact and Lightweight Gimbal for Cameras and Smartphones

DJI RS 4 Mini Delivers Efficient and Seamless Filming Experience for Content Creators

February 20, 2025 – DJI, the global leader in civilian drones and creative camera technology, today launched the DJI RS 4 Mini, an all-new compact and lightweight gimbal for cameras and smartphones that weighs just 890g (less than 2 pounds) and can carry payloads up to 2kg (4.4 pounds). Designed for the quick-filming needs of creators, the RS 4 Mini offers the automated axis locks first introduced in DJI’s flagship gimbals, allowing for faster setups, transitions, and breakdowns. Other features that deliver a more efficient and seamless filming experience include a new intelligent tracking module, faster switching to vertical shooting, and Teflon™ coating for a smoother balancing experience. "The Ronin Series continues to push the imaging industry forward as we bring new innovations to our ecosystem and democratize technology to more applications. Specifically, the DJI RS 4 Mini continues to feature our Emmy® Award-winning three-axis gimbal stabilization, offering seamlessly smooth and steady footage," says Ferdinand Wolf, Product Experience Director at DJI. "In adding the DJI RS 4 Mini to our offering, we have rounded out this generation of stabilizers to cater to every level of creator, from professional filmmakers to independent commercial videographers and content creators.”

Next-Gen design for a more efficient workflow

The RS 4 Mini incorporates many proven features from DJI’s flagship gimbals, allowing creators to work more efficiently. With the 2nd-Gen auto-axis locks, creators can unlock the gimbal’s three-axis locks in one second, speeding up the filming, transition, and storage processes. The 3rd-Gen Native Vertical Switch offers the fastest switch experience in the RS series1. With the meticulous upgrades to Teflon™ interlayers1 and a fine-tuning knob, the RS 4 Mini can achieve smoother and more precise millimeter-level balancing when installing a camera.

Intelligent filming for stunning results

The RS 4 Mini Combo comes standard with the new DJI RS Intelligent Tracking Module¹ for intelligent framing and composition¹. Enabling ActiveTrack on any camera system or phone with or without the DJI Ronin app, it can keep a human subject in frame up to 10 meters, even in complex environments. Tracking can be enabled with one push of the trigger or an open-palm visual command.

In the new Responsive mode, the gimbal responds faster to hand movements upon start or stop, designed to suit fast-moving subject circling shots. Meanwhile, the classic Smooth follow mode provides a fluid gimbal response, ideally for normal subject following shots.

Other notable features include:

• Upgraded with 4th-Gen Stabilization: The RS 4 Mini strikes a superior balance between stabilization strength and camera movement's tactile feel, delivering excellent performance and an enhanced user experience. It also offers significantly improved stability when shooting vertically.
• Improved Battery Life: Compared to the DJI RS 3 Mini, the charging speed and battery life have increased by 30%1, extending the operating time to 13 hours1. It also supports fast charging, allowing 5 hours1 of use after a 30-minute charge.
• Lightweight Build, High Payload1:Weighing only 890 g (2 lbs), RS 4 Mini boasts a payload capacity of up to 2 kg (4.4 lbs). It supports a wide range of mainstream mirrorless cameras and lens combinations, delivering powerful performance.
• Next-gen RS Briefcase Handle1: Designed especially for the RS 4 Mini, this new handle is 20%1 smaller and 28 g lighter1 than the current DJI RS Briefcase Handle.
• Quick-Release Magnetic Mount: The tracking module features a magnetic quick-release design, allowing it to attach to the tilt axis in just one second. The magnetic locking design will stay securely in place without loosening or falling off, ensuring a more reliable filming process.

Price and Availability

DJI RS 4 Mini will be available for purchase today from authorized retailers, including B&H with two purchase options available.

The standalone DJI RS 4 Mini retails for $369 and includes one Gimbal, Quick-Release Plate, RS 4 Mini Tripod, L-Shaped Multi-Camera Control Cable, USB-C Charging Cable and one Screw Kit.

The DJI RS 4 Mini Combo retails for $459 and adds an RS Intelligent Tracking Module and RS 4 Mini Briefcase Handle.

¹ All data was tested in controlled conditions. Actual experience may vary. For more details, please refer to the product page on the official DJI website.

Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD Lens firmware update version 5 is available is available for download via the Tamron Lens Utility app.

Firmware Version 5 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:

1. Improved AF performance when zooming (AF-C used)
2. Supports continuous shooting at up to 120 frames per second when the focus mode is set to AF-S / DMF / MF on the a9 III

Get the Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD Lens at B&H.

Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Z Lens firmware update version 1.0.6 is available for download.

Firmware Version 1.0.6 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:

1. Canon Virtual Production System functions are supported. Lens metadata suitable for virtual production is output to a camera compatible with the Canon Virtual Production System.¹

¹ Canon Virtual Production System compatible cameras (As of February 20. 2025):EOS C400/EOS C80 Please refer to the camera's user manual for detail.

Get the awesome Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Z Lens at B&H.

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Canon Global has announced the PowerShot V1. However, the announcement is regionally targeted, including only Japan, Korea, China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. While the limited region for this announcement is disappointing (likely for the CP+ show), this camera is expected to reach the rest of the world at a date yet to be determined or announced.

Canon PowerShot V1 Features

• 22.3 megapixel 1.4" (18.4 x 12.3mm) CMOS imaging sensor for high image quality (not stacked, 18 megapixel for video)
• 8.2-25.6mm (16-50mm full-frame equivalent) F2.8-4.5 integrated wide-angle zoom lens with 5-stop optical IS
• Dual Pixel AF II for PowerShot with speed and tracking inherited from the EOS R6 Mark II (outstanding)
• DIGIC X processor
• Up to ISO 32000 (expandable to 51200) for stills, up to ISO 12800 (expandable to 25600) for video
• Up to 30 fps high-speed continuous shooting
• Up to 1/16000 with electronic shutter, 1/2000 with mechanical
• 4K 60P video (1.4x crop), 4K 30P (uncropped, 5.7k oversampled), FHD 60P, Canon LOG 3
• Cooling fan for extended video recording (greater than 2 hours record time with Auto Power Off set to High)
• Smartphone integration via USB cable, Wi-Fi (2.4GHz 802.11b/g/n), or Bluetooth 4.2 via Canon Camera Connect app.
• Video calls and live streaming support
• Internal 3-stop ND filter, tally lamp
• Movie shooting moods, including "Smooth skin movie", "Movie for close-up demos" (tracks the product instead of eyes when the item is held forward), "Movie IS mode"
• Multi-function shoe, X sync to 1/2000 sec
• Mic and headphone jacks, stereo mic and mono speaker
• Dead cat windscreen is provided
• Subject tracking IS, with crop position determined by camera shake and subject position (not available with 4k 60P)
• 3" vari-angle 1,040,000 dot LCD
• UHS-II SD card slot
• Canon LP-E17 Battery Pack
• Stills/video switch
• Compact 4.65 x 2.68 x 2.09" (118 x 68 x 53mm) size

 
From Canon Japan (translated)

Release of the flagship model of the "PowerShot V Series," the "PowerShot V1"

Full-fledged video and still image functions meet the wide range of needs of creators

Canon will release the PowerShot V1, a compact digital camera that enables easy, professional video and still image shooting, in late April 2025.

The PowerShot V1 is the second compact digital camera in the PowerShot V series, which allows users to enjoy full-scale video shooting, following the Vlog camera PowerShot V10 (released in June 2023). Compared to the 1.0-type sensor installed in a normal compact digital camera, the 1.4-type CMOS sensor is about twice the area, achieving high image quality and high sensitivity. In 35mm equivalent, it covers a zoom range equivalent to a focal length of about 16mm to 50mm¹, and is compatible with a wide range of scenes such as selfies with multiple people, snapshots, and Vlogs. In addition, it combines the functions required by creators, such as high-performance AF and a variety of shooting modes, with a compact body, making it easy to shoot full-scale videos and still images. Canon will continue to expand its models that can both shoot full-scale videos and still images to meet the needs of a variety of users.

Main features

An integrated lens camera that combines professional photography performance with a compact body

The combination of a 1.4-inch CMOS sensor with a maximum effective pixel count of approximately 22.3 million pixels², the first Canon compact digital camera to be equipped with the DIGIC X image engine, achieves a maximum standard ISO sensitivity of 32,000 (when shooting still images). Canon's proprietary AF system, Dual Pixel CMOS AF II for PowerShot³, also achieves high-speed, high-precision AF. Furthermore, the inclusion of the Eye Detection⁴ function makes it possible to detect the eyes of animals, whose movements are difficult to predict, in addition to people, making it easy to focus when shooting. With full-fledged shooting performance packed into a compact body, you can carry it around with you on trips and enjoy shooting.

Video recording functions that allow for greater freedom in video expression, including the incorporation of a cooling fan

The camera is equipped with a cooling fan inside, which efficiently releases heat, reducing the impact of temperature rise on video recording time. In addition to realizing 4K crop/60P video recording, it supports "Canon Log 3", allowing recording with rich 10-bit gradation and excellent color reproduction. Furthermore, shooting modes such as "Review Video", which is suitable for product reviews, and "Image Stabilization Video", which is effective for handheld shooting⁵, make video recording comfortable.

High-speed continuous shooting at up to 30 frames per second ensures you never miss a subject, and still image shooting functions enable a wide range of creative expression

When using the electronic shutter, continuous shooting at up to 30 frames per second is possible, making it possible to capture fast-moving subjects. In addition, the camera automatically recognizes the scene and supports difficult scenes such as night scenes and backlit scenes with the "Advanced A+" mode, and "Creative Filters" allow for impressive shots such as diorama and toy camera style shots, and many other functions that enable rich photographic expression.

¹ When shooting video, the focal length is equivalent to approximately 17mm to 52mm in 35mm format.

² When shooting still images. When shooting video: Maximum effective pixel count approx. 18.7 million pixels. The number of effective pixels may decrease due to image processing.

³ The maximum measurable area is approximately 90% horizontal x 90% vertical.

⁴ The subject that can be detected is the eyes of people and animals (dogs and cats). Birds and horses cannot be detected.

⁵ When "Auto Horizon Correction: On" is set, the "Image Stabilization Video" setting cannot be set.

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In case you were watching the game and not the sidelines. From Canon USA:

Canon Lenses and Professional Digital Imaging Solutions Support Live Broadcast at the Big Game in New Orleans

Majority* of credentialed photographers utilized Canon equipment, including the EOS R1 mirrorless camera

MELVILLE, N.Y., February 13, 2025 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is proud to announce that the vast majority* of lenses utilized on the FOX live broadcast for the Big Game between Philadelphia and Kansas City on Sunday were on Canon.

More than 95 percent of the lenses used by FOX during the championship tilt in New Orleans were Canon, including 62 broadcast lenses for the live game broadcast and 29 of the 30 total lenses deployed for the pre and postgame shows.

Canon was also a ubiquitous presence for many of the credentialed photographers at the event, increasing its overall estimated market share of lenses used from 2024, including the extensive utilization of the EOS R1 mirrorless camera.

Canon’s footprint in the Big Easy for the title game included the Canon Professional Services (CPS) team on site to offer photographers technical support, equipment loan opportunities and clean-and-check services. As in years past, the CPS team brought in loaner gear to supplement cameras and lenses owned by Canon professionals, and Canon broadcast lens technicians were also in attendance to provide cleaning and maintenance services for Canon broadcast lenses to help ensure optimal image quality.

For the live broadcast, a total of 16 Canon UJ122x8.2 lenses were deployed in the stadium.* Three of those lenses featured new, on-demand optical units that helped extend the focus range with a fast aperture that provided a shallow depth of field at a distance requiring a BCTV telephoto field lens.

The CJ20ex5B IASE S, a versatile broadcast electronic news-gathering (ENG) camera, was used in the high SkyCam position, capitalizing on its telephoto reach without sacrificing wide-angle capability. Additionally, the C300 Mark III provided high 50-yard line shots.

“We are very proud that Canon’s equipment and service support could contribute to the Big Game, which remains one of the world’s most prestigious sporting events,” said Kiyoshi Oka, executive vice president and general manager for Canon U.S.A., Inc. “Helping to provide the tools for photographers and broadcasters to document such an important moment for the culture is a privilege that means so much to us at Canon, and contributing to the enjoyment that millions of people derive from watching the game is a source of pride for our company.”

For still photographers, the EOS R1 camera – geared toward professionals that brings together Canon’s cutting-edge technology and combines top-class performance with the strong durability and high reliability sought in a flagship model – again played a major role for a signature sporting event.

“With more than 30 years of experience using Canon cameras, I couldn't be more pleased with the quality and reliability of their products, especially the new EOS R1,” said Steve Sanders, Kansas City’s team photographer. “As a professional who relies on all types of Canon gear every day, the versatility and outstanding quality of their equipment make Canon the clear choice for my team.

“Whenever we need assistance, the team at Canon Professional Services is always there for us, whether it’s for a cleaning, a loaner, or a repair,” he added. “The turnaround is so fast that we barely notice the gear is gone. As a professional, I can’t imagine working with any other brand. With Canon’s support, I always feel confident that I can take any project to the next level.”

Added Jamie Squire, Getty Images’ Chief Sports Photographer: “This was the first time using the new Canon R1’s during the Big Game and they performed beautifully. Even in lower lighting, shooting wide open at 2.8, the autofocus was fast and the images were crisp and razor sharp. The built-in ethernet port and transmission technology allowed me to send images to our team of editors and out into the world within moments of the capturing the action. Additionally, the customization of the buttons and controls allowed for a seamless experience while working, especially during a big event like this when there is no time to be messing around. The Canon system and the knowledge of how to use it provided me with the confidence to perform at my best.”

For more information about Canon’s extensive lineup of professional imaging products, please visit www.usa.canon.com/pro.

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* Based on Canon U.S.A., Inc., survey and data, as of February 10, 2025.

Zeiss posted a teaser on their Instagram page, hinting at a new Otus lens.

"Get ready for owlsome news! ZEISS Otus 1.4/85"

Get your Zeiss lenses at B&H.

Sony's 2024 Q3 financial results are available on the Investor Relations page.

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Television sales continue to decline, impacting the ET&S results. Also mentioned was "Impact of deterioration of the product mix of digital cameras".