Canon has once again been busy, this time releasing a set of lenses designed specifically for cameras with the RF mount. These include some telephoto lenses, a lens suggested ideal for portrait and events, another for landscape and architectural usage and a new 7.8mm dual lens for VR imagery creation.
Photography and Video Basics (Especially for GoPro Users)
Reading through the post on various forums it is quite evident that a lot of people are not aware of the basics of video and photography, and as a result, are not getting the very best results from their cameras – whether it be a GoPro, smartphone, drone, mirrorless or...
New Canon Lenses, PTZ Camera, Controller
Canon launches RF mount Cinema Prime lenses with series of seven models for Cinema EOS System Canon Australia today announces the introduction of a new series of RF mount Cinema Prime lenses, building upon the existing portfolio of EF mount CN-E Primes and PL mount Sumire Primes. The seven new...
Review: Canon EOS R50
Have you decided that a smartphone for photography or video is just not cutting it for you anymore? For example, a zoom that is really just a digitised cropping of the original image is nowhere near that of a proper lens, right? And the ergonomics of a smartphone, let’s face...
Review: Sennheiser MKE 400 Shotgun Mic
Vlogging is all the rage these days and manufacturers are bringing out cameras especially designed for this purpose, such as the Sony ZV-1 I currently have for review. Others such as Canon also actively tout certain models as “ideal” for that purpose. But vlogging (and video in general) is more...
Canon Files Patent – New Mirrorless Camera Viewfinder Style
Canon has filed a patent in Japan for a new form of viewfinder for mirrorless cameras. It’s a variation on the style used in the C100 and has a telescoping style as well as a rotating system as used on the C100. But unlike that camera which only allows a...
Canon Reaches 50 Years in Australia
Today marks the 50th anniversary of Canon's operations in Australi The company’s roots date back to 1973 when it established a joint venture in Melbourne focused on the photocopier business. In celebration of the milestone, Canon is reflecting on some of its key technology innovations in the last 50 years:...
Review: Canon EOS R8
I had hoped to trial the Canon EOS R8 whilst on a recent break in Vanuatu, but sadly the Australia Post Gods stepped in and made sure the camera had a stopover on the Nullabor somewhere for 5 days so it didn’t arrive in time sadly. No matter, I get...
Canon expands Auto Tracking and Auto Loop availability for PTZ cameras
Canon Australia has expanded the functionality of its PTZ cameras with two new applications, Auto Tracking and Auto Loop, available via its Add-On Applications System, enabling users to add new functionalities for video production, alongside a firmware update to enhance user experience. Canon is also announcing a collection of new...
New Canon Powershot V10
In the press briefing we received a week or so ago, this looked interesting. I must admit I am not sure about the price point though ... Canon Australia today introduces the PowerShot V10, a lightweight and easy-to-use vlogging camera for those who want to take friends and followers along...