Category: Canon Cameras

Firmware Update for Canon EOS C70 Released

Canon announced a new firmware update for Canon EOS C70 RF mount cinema camera, scheduled to be released for download on June 30, 2021.

Since its introduction, the EOS C70 4K Digital Cinema Camera has been the buzz of the industry, delivering stunning imagery in a compact body. Now, Canon’s first RF-mount cinema camera is getting even better, with a firmware update that adds functionality and improves performance. A BT.709 option has been added, and a new View Assist feature allows for a WideDR/BT.709 LUT to be displayed over HDMI when shooting in Canon Log gamma. For your autofocus needs, a new “whole area” option increases the AF area to 80% of the frame.

The update also improves the Electronic IS performance, giving you rock steady images even in challenging conditions. Continue reading “Firmware Update for Canon EOS C70 Released”

Firmware Updates for Canon EOS C500 Mark II & C300 Mark III

Canon has announced the new firmware updates for the EOS C500 Mark II and Canon EOS C300 Mark III (replacement for the current Mark II version) cameras. The firmware updates are expected to be available for download on July 30, 2021.

Canon’s EOS C500 Mark II and C300 Mark III are a formidable combination of 4K Digital Cinema Cameras, and they’re getting even better thanks to a new firmware update. Here are the details. Continue reading “Firmware Updates for Canon EOS C500 Mark II & C300 Mark III”

Official Update : What We Know About Canon EOS R3

Canon has released additional details about its high-end  Canon EOS R3 mirrorless camera, that is under development.

The Stacked CMOS sensor, which will have very fast readout, can shoot Raw bursts at 30 fps. When used with compatible RF lenses, its in-body stabilization can reduce shake by up to eight stops. Autofocus has been enhanced over current EOS R models, with improved face/eye/head and animal detection, plus new car and motorcycle tracking capabilities. Canon says that the R3 will be able to focus at light levels as low as -7EV.

Canon EOS R3 will be able to capture oversampled 4K, with support for Canon Log3 and Raw internal recording.

The Canon EOS R3 full-frame mirrorless camera is already listed at B&H Photo. This is the Canon’s answer to the Sony A1 and Nikon Z9 with the new EOS R3 full-frame mirrorless camera. You can see the highlighted new information in bold.

EOS R3 key features announced as of today (2nd June 2021) are:

  • New Canon-developed back-illuminated stacked CMOS sensor
  • 30fps with AF/AE tracking
  • AF tracking of people, animals (including birds) and motorsports (racing motorbikes and racing cars)
  • Can record oversampled 4K, or RAW footage internally and Canon Log 3
  • Focus in light levels -7EV or loweri
  • Dual Pixel CMOS AF
  • Eye Control AF point selection
  • EOS-1D series dust and water resistance

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Best Canon EOS R Accessories

Looking for the best Canon EOS R accessories? Here are our top recommended accessories for Canon EOS R mirrorless camera.

Designed for enthusiasts, hobbyists and professionals alike, the Canon EOS R is the first full-frame mirrorless camera to use the new RF mount and it gets 80% overall score from the experts at DPReview. So, if you are the lucky owner of the Canon EOS R (Amazon, B&H, Adorama) or perhaps thinking about purchasing one soon, then you might also be wondering which are the best accessories to pair with the Canon EOS R. Our team own the Canon EOS R as well as many of the accessories included here, and we’ve spent lots of time reading reviews to figure out which are the best Canon EOS R accessories to buy. So we have a pretty good idea about which are the best accessories worth investing in and which should be avoided. Continue reading “Best Canon EOS R Accessories”

Best Canon EOS RP Accessories

Looking for the best Canon EOS RP accessories? Here are our top recommended accessories for Canon EOS RP mirrorless camera.

The Canon EOS RP mirrorless camera is the lightest and most compact full-frame EOS camera to date and the cheapest 4K full frame camera from Canon. In addition, the Canon EOS RP gets 83% overall score and Siliver Award from the experts at DPReview. So, if you are the lucky one who have already got the Canon EOS RP (Amazon, B&H, Adorama), then you might be thinking about what are the best accessories to pair with the Canon EOS RP. Our team own the Canon EOS RP as well as many of the accessories included here, and we’ve spent lots of time reading reviews to figure out which are the best Canon EOS RP accessories to buy. So we have a pretty good idea about which are the best accessories worth investing in and which should be avoided. Continue reading “Best Canon EOS RP Accessories”

Canon EOS-1D X Mark II & EOS 5D Mark IV Firmware Updates Released (USB 3 compatibility)

Canon released a minor firmware update for the Canon EOS-1D X Mark II and Canon EOS 5D Mark IV.

Firmware Version 1.1.8 (EOS-1D X Mark II and firmware version 1.3.2 (EOS 5D Mark IV) incorporate the following fix:

  • Improves the camera’s connection compatibility to a PC while using a USB 3.0 or higher compatible cable.
    • Firmware Version 1.1.8 is for cameras with firmware up to Version 1.1.7. If the camera’s firmware is already Version 1.1.8, it is not necessary to update the firmware.

Download the latest Canon EOS-1D X Mark II firmware here.

Download the latest Canon EOS 5D Mark IV firmware here.

New Images of Canon EOS R3 Mirrorless Camera

New leaked images of the Canon EOS R3 mirrorless camera have been leaked online. The Canon EOS R3 images shows the back and front of the full frame mirrorless camera.

The already in development Canon EOS R3 will be priced $5,999. The Canon EOS R3 full-frame mirrorless camera is already listed at B&H Photo. This is the Canon’s answer to the Sony A1 and Nikon Z9 with the new EOS R3 full-frame mirrorless camera.

What we know about Canon EOS R3

  • Full-frame stacked BSI CMOS sensor
  • Eye control AF, dual pixel CMOS AF
  • Subject tracking with deep learning
  • Continuous shooting up to 30 fps
  • The Canon EOS R3 is not the flagship camera
  • The R3 sensor may not be produced by Canon
  • “Resolution trick” (pixel-shift or something else?)
  • Next-generation of DPAF system (quad-pixel AF?)

Canon EOS R3 pro mirrorless camera size comparisons

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Canon EOS R3 Will be Priced $5,999, Listed at B&H

Here are the latest updates about the Canon EOS R3 price. According to recent reports, the already in development Canon EOS R3 will be priced $5,999.

The Canon EOS R3 full-frame mirrorless camera is now listed at B&H Photo.

The price of $5,999 is exactly the same as the new Fujifilm GFX 100S. At this price, it seems that it will be evaluated as cheap if the performance is comparable to the flagship machines of other companies, but it seems that Canon has the flagship R1 ahead, so we are wondering where the performance of Canon EOS R3 will be aimed at. Continue reading “Canon EOS R3 Will be Priced $5,999, Listed at B&H”

Canon EOS R5 is the Best Selling Camera in the First Half of May 2021

The Japanese website CAPA Camera announced the best selling camera rankings in the first half of May 2021. According to the results Canon EOS R5 camera ($3,899) won the No.1 best selling camera award for the first half of May 2021. Continue reading “Canon EOS R5 is the Best Selling Camera in the First Half of May 2021”

Canon EOS R5 User’s Guide

Here is the user’s guide and setup tutorial for the Canon EOS R5. Comes from Jared Polin, shared the user’s guide and setup tutorial for the Canon EOS R5 explains many details.

This FREE guide meant to help you set up your Canon EOS R5 as well as explain the buttons and different menu settings. A comprehensive Canon EOS R5 user guide in video. Hope this can help you set up your Canon EOS R5. Continue reading “Canon EOS R5 User’s Guide”