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Two new hybrid prime lenses and a hybrid telephoto zoom from Canon

Canon has announced three new lenses for its EOS R mirrorless system which are designed to seamlessly bridge the worlds of stills and video for today's multimedia professionals. Its hybrid lenses – first launched with the RF 24-105mm f2.8L IS USM Z lens – combines Canon's optical development from different areas – photography, video and broadcast – into lenses which allow users to switch between video and stills without compromising on either front or on features. According to Canon, approximately 80% of hybrid shooters have come from a photography background, with around 65% of photographers surveyed now shooting some video as part of their work in areas such as advertising, concerts and live events, journalism, weddings and corporate. Recognising the need for sameness when working with a video set-up, Canon has also designed the lenses with a unified approach, meaning that they are physically the same size, ie. all of the primes share the exact dimensions as each other, and
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Canon announces RF-S 7.8mm f4 STM DUAL lens for spatial content creation

Moments after the RF-S 3.9mm lens was launched back on 10 June 2024, a second announcement was released by Canon USA, with details of the RF-S 7.8mm f4 STM Dual lens which – it said – would be a world-first dedicated, interchangeable lens for capturing spatial video specifically for viewing via Apple Vision Pro. The time has now arrived for Canon UK to officially announce this lens. Designed for the growing generation of VR headset users who are looking to create their own content, the RF-S 7.8mm f4 STM DUAL lens is compatible with the EOS R7 at launch, making an affordable combination when getting started with 3D content. It’s simple to use and, whilst the lens captures two images side-by-side onto the sensor, Canon’s EOS VR Utility app can seamlessly transform the dual footage into a single spatial video format for enhanced viewing when using a VR headset or via other means of watching spatial content. The RF-S 7.8mm lens offers a 63º field-of-view, a natural perspective which gives

EOS R5 firmware updated to version 2.1.0

The EOS R5 camera has a new firmware version available which primarily makes it work with the new battery pack, LP-E6P. Firmware version 2.1.0 incorporates the following enhancements and fixes: 1. Enables functions to be used without limitation in conjunction with the new Battery Pack LP-E6P. This makes it possible to shoot at the same continuous shooting speed as when using LP-E6NH. In-camera charging of LP-E6P is also supported. 2. Adds [Protect Images] and [Rating] during FTP Transfer. 3. The following issues have been fixed.  3-1. Fixes an issue, in which when Wi-Fi is disconnected, Err 70 occurs.  3-2. Fixes an issue, in which when shooting subjects that are smaller in the frame, the card access indicator blinks and operations can no longer be performed.  3-3. Fixes an issue, in which when performing shooting in high-speed continuous shooting + mode with the [Highlight Tone Priority] option set to [ON], focus may not be achieved when certain ISO speed settings are used. I

Canon teases new hybrid lenses

  Canon has announced its intention to add new lenses to its hybrid RF L-series range on 30 October 2024, teasing with the image above. Canon’s hybrid lenses are a range of RF L-series primes and zooms designed for high performance stills and video capture. They are able to perform multiple roles and harness technology from Canon’s broadcast, cinema and existing RF lenses to make for a truly versatile range. The first two lenses in the range are the RF 24-105mm f2.8L IS USM Z , launched in November 2023, and the RF 35mm f1.4L VCM lens , announced earlier this year in June. Keep an eye out as full details will be published as soon as they're available on 30 October 2024.

Speedlite EL-5 recalled

With some units of the Speedlite EL-5, the battery drains faster when the power is OFF. Even when a battery has been fully charged, it may deplete completely in around two days. Affected units exhibit the number '0' in the fourth digit from the left of the serial number (see below) These units will be inspected/repaired free of charge. This offer runs until 30 September 2026.

EOS R5 Mark II firmware update 1.0.1

 Firmware Version 1.0.1 for the EOS R5 Mark II incorporates the following fixes: 1. Fixes an issue in which movies captured in RAW/SRAW format may not play back properly on applications due to the attached lens and camera not communicating. 2. Improves the stability of the touch operation control when the [Touch control] is set to [Sensitive]. 3. Fixes an issue in which the camera's LCD display may become abnormal after the camera resumes operations from the [Viewfinder off] state. 4. Fixes an issue in which the camera may stop working properly when the shutter button is operated while the BUSY message is being displayed on the screen. 5. Fixes an issue in which Err70 may be displayed when the display mode is switched between the LCD screen and viewfinder while the BUSY message is being displayed on the screen. 6. Fixes an issue, in which the camera's LCD display becomes abnormal after using EOS Utility to capture and import movies. 7. Fixes an issue, in which movies captured u

EOS R50 firmware update 1.3.0

 Firmware Version 1.3.0 for the EOS R50 incorporates the following enhancements and fixes: 1. Adds the ability to select [WPA2] and [WPA3] as a secured protocol. 2. Adds support for the Software Development Assistance Kit (EDSDK/CCAPI). 3. The following issues have been fixed.  3-1. Fixes an issue, in which when performing shooting in high-speed continuous shooting + mode with the [Highlight Tone Priority] option set to [ON], focus may not be achieved when certain ISO speed settings are used. The firmware can be downloaded at: https://www.canon.co.uk/support/consumer/products/cameras/eos-r/eos-r50.html?type=firmware