Canon and Sony News for Mar 2024 (Page 2)
Just posted: Sigma 15mm F1.4 DG DN Diagonal Fisheye Art Lens Review.
This lens delivers outstanding image quality and a differentiating look.
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For those unaccustomed to the full frame 10mm focal length, the extraordinarily wide angle of view it provides is certain to bring a big smile to their face and a new look to their images. Those already acclimated to this extreme view know that it can bring the drama needed to set their images apart.
While creating Venus Optics Laowa 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D FF Lens review, I needed interesting large subjects, and the PA state capitol building's atrium and House of Representatives chambers were the choices. While the Senate chamber is also a great subject, it was under construction.
As the title implies, this image shows the PA House of Representatives chamber. After capturing the requisite centered images of the room, I mounted the Laowa 10 to an EOS R5 and moved to the far left of the visitor seating area for a different look, another one that only an extreme wide-angle lens can capture.
This image is an HDR capture processed in Photoshop.
If your kit does not have 10mm covered, consider adding the reasonably affordable Laowa 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D Lens to it. Then go visit your favorite architecture.
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A comparison including 15mm fisheye and 10mm through 24mm rectilinear focal lengths, along with a short discussion, has been added to the focal length section in these reviews:
Canon RF 10-20mm F4 L IS STM Lens
Venus Optics Laowa 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D FF Lens
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From Canon USA:
Canon Enhances Cinema RAW Light Formats for Flagship Cinema EOS Camera, the EOS C500 Mark II
Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is excited to announce the latest firmware update to the EOS C500 Mark II, with an enhancement of the camera’s Cinema RAW Light capabilities. Up until now, the EOS C500 Mark II was able to shoot 12-bit RAW video at up to 30 frames per second, and 10-bit at frame rates beyond that. Canon is now adding three new Cinema RAW Light formats which will provide 12-bit recording at all frame rates. With the addition of Cinema RAW Light LT (light recording), ST (standard quality), and HQ (high quality) formats, the EOS C500 Mark II will now have four different RAW recording options, a first in the Cinema EOS lineup. 12-bit RAW at high frame rates provides a tremendous boost to Canon’s already-distinguished color science, with enough data provided to render over 68 billion colors.
Canon’s proprietary Cinema RAW Light format offers a significant reduction in file size without sacrificing image quality or grading and compositing headroom. Available on all four current Cinema EOS models, the Cinema RAW Light format allows filmmakers to realize the widest dynamic range of the camera's sensor in a file that's approximately a third to a fifth of the size of a standard Cinema RAW file.
Availability
This firmware update for the Canon EOS C500 Mark II is scheduled for March 21, 2024.
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Just posted: Sigma 500mm F5.6 DG DN OS Sports Lens Review
You are going to like this lens.
I intend to add sample pictures to this review, but didn't want to hold back the technical review until they are available.
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The first name that came to my mind for this image was "Getting High with the Boys." Fortunately, I quickly realized the alternative meaning.
One of the best aspects of photographing dall sheep is being at the high elevation where they live. While the climb is laborious, the views become constantly tremendous.
Multiple animals in the frame exponentially increase the compositional challenge, and in this scenario, the Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM Lens allowed the frontmost ram to be isolated. When the compositional challenge can be met by juxtaposing multiple animals in a complementary way, the image value can rise. Again, the RF 100-500 was there for this role, zooming out to 100mm to take in the big scene, with 4 additional rams showing in the background.
Strategically incorporating these rams was aided greatly by three of them having a temporarily fixed position (bedded). The strategy of positioning the camera for those three and waiting for the others to cooperate worked nicely this time.
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Canon has added Corporate Strategy Conference presentation materials to the Investor Relations page.
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From BorrowLenses:
Today we are announcing that Lensrentals has acquired the BorrowLenses brand!
More than 16 years ago, we rented our first piece of equipment from an apartment in San Francisco. Since then, we've expanded to serving millions of customers like you! While we will be closing our doors in California, we are excited the BorrowLenses brand will join Lensrentals and know they'll provide the very best equipment and customer support to ensure you continue to get the gear you need whether you are renting or buying. Get to know Lensrentals here.
Most importantly, your existing or upcoming rentals will continue without interruption from Lensrentals:
- We will continue to ship rentals for the next few days. Orders shipping next week or beyond will automatically be fulfilled by Lensrentals. You don't need to do a thing!
- If you have a current order in your hands or headed to you, look for a new UPS return label coming real soon from Lensrentals. Don't have a printer? They will include a QR code you can show right at the store too!
- Until March 10th, you can extend your rental directly. After that, reach out to Lensrentals.com who will be happy to help.
- To place a new rental, head directly to Lensrentals.com and they will get you taken care of.
- We will continue to sell used gear until March 22nd while our team winds down our warehouse. Our sale starts tomorrow!
In the coming days, we will transition any past or upcoming order information over to Lensrentals to support you in order extensions, adjustments, and new orders alike. Look for an email from Lensrentals with more details soon!.
On behalf of our entire team, thank you for your support and business.
BorrowLenses Team
You are in good hands — Lensrentals is awesome.
From Nikon:
Accelerating Expansion in Professional Digital Cinema Camera Market
March 7, 2024
TOKYO - Nikon Corporation (Nikon) hereby announces its entry into an agreement to acquire 100% of the outstanding membership interests of RED.com, LLC (RED) whereby RED will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nikon, pursuant to a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement with Mr. James Jannard, its founder, and Mr. Jarred Land, its current President, subject to the satisfaction of certain closing conditions thereunder.
Since its establishment in 2005, RED has been at the forefront of digital cinema cameras, introducing industry-defining products such as the original RED ONE 4K to the cutting-edge V-RAPTOR [X] with its proprietary RAW compression technology. RED's contributions to the film industry have not only earned it an Academy Award but have also made it the camera of choice for numerous Hollywood productions, celebrated by directors and cinematographers worldwide for its commitment to innovation and image quality optimized for the highest levels of filmmaking and video production.
This agreement was reached as a result of the mutual desires of Nikon and RED to meet the customers’ needs and offer exceptional user experiences that exceed expectations, merging the strengths of both companies. Nikon's expertise in product development, exceptional reliability, and know-how in image processing, as well as optical technology and user interface along with RED’s knowledge in cinema cameras, including unique image compression technology and color science, will enable the development of distinctive products in the professional digital cinema camera market.
Nikon will leverage this acquisition to expand the fast-growing professional digital cinema camera market, building on both companies' business foundations and networks, promising an exciting future of product development that will continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in film and video production.
Image quality, vignetting, and distortion test results are now available on the Sigma 500mm F5.6 DG DN OS Sports Lens page.
This lens optically competes with the best. Here are some comparisons (wide open apertures selected).
Compared to the Sony FE 600mm F4 GM OSS Lens
Compared to the Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS Lens
Compared to the Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports Lens
Compared to the Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD Lens
Compared to the Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS Lens
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Just posted: Sony FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS Lens Review.
The FE 300 is one of the sharpest lenses I've reviewed. It is an all-around outstanding performer.
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Just posted: Sony Alpha 9 III Review
This camera's performance is outstanding, and you might want 120 fps more than you thought.
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