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EF 50mm f1.4 USM focus malfunction

Canon has issued details of a focus position malfunction with some EF 50mm f1.4 USM lenses. This lens was launched in 1993. Details of the problem, and the lenses affected, are at: EF 50mm f1.4 USM lens support

EOS M100 – new small and light entry level mirrorless camera from Canon

Canon has today launched EOS M100. Ideal for having on you all the time, EOS M100’s compact and stylish design allows you to spontaneously capture those everyday moments and lifelong stories. The camera’s array of creative filters and wireless connectivity allows you to shoot stunning images and upload straight to social media in just a few seconds. Learning to use your new camera is easy thanks to EOS M100’s intuitive touchscreen, so switching between your smartphone and the camera is effortless. Mastering the camera’s settings is made simple with on-screen explanations, so whether you want to blur the background or brighten your subject, EOS M100 will give you the capability to create professional-looking images you’ll keep forever. Key features – Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity – Latest DIGIC 7 processor – Dual Pixel CMOS AF – 24.2MP APS-C sensor – LCD flip-up touchscreen – Smooth skin mode for perfect portraits and selfies – Wide range of creative filters and Scene mode

Canon announces new Macro Twin Lite MT-26EX-RT radio wireless flash

Canon today announces the launch of the Macro Twin Lite MT-26EX-RT – a powerful, high-performance specialist flash for professional photography. Building on the rich feature set of its predecessor, the MT-24EX, the MT-26EX-RT possesses boosted illumination power, increased flexibility, enhanced durability and improved usability. The MT-26EX-RT features Macro Twin Lights with moveable flash tubes, which can be positioned at five degree intervals around the lens. They can be rotated upwards or downwards, plus pivoted inwards or outwards, depending on the lighting requirements of the shot. The MT-26EX-RT also comprises high-brightness white LED focus lamps, which allows the camera to easily focus on objects and gauge how lighting impacts the shot prior to it being taken. The combined guide number for both tubes has been increased over the MT-24EX to 26/78 (ISO 100 in meters/feet). The flash unit is supplied with new clip-on diffusers for each flash head, which soften the light from th

Four new L-series lenses announced by Canon

Canon today introduces four new lenses into its premium L-series range, offering enhanced creative opportunities for professional photographers and serious amateurs. Built on the high quality that Canon’s L-series lenses are renowned for, the EF 85mm f1.4L IS USM, TS-E 50mm f2.8L MACRO, TS-E 90mm f2.8L MACRO and TS-E 135mm f4L MACRO offer incredible ease-of-use, durability and increased scope for photographic experimentation in perspective and scale. Perfect portraits with the new EF 85mm f1.4L IS USM Created following feedback from photographers around the world, the EF 85mm f1.4L IS USM has been designed to produce flattering skin tones for stunning portrait and wedding photography. Featuring a new 14 element, 10 group lens design, the EF 85mm f1.4L lens includes high-quality, high-precision elements to correct chromatic aberration and to deliver the optical performance required by the latest high-resolution sensors. The quality of the image is further enhanced thanks to Air

Canon products win EISA awards 2017-2018

Canon has three new awards from the European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA). In recognition of Canon’s award-winning products, the EISA judging panel commented with the following citations: EISA Professional DSLR Camera 2017-2018: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV The Canon EOS 5D Mark IV is the tool of many professional photographers all over the world. Compared to its predecessor, Canon has increased the still image quality significantly with higher resolution and wider dynamic range, while the autofocus has become more sensitive. The video function is also much more advanced with quality 4K recording and fast autofocus in live view mode. The Canon EOS 5D Mark IV also features the innovative new Dual Pixel Raw feature, which allows sharpness and background blur to be fine-tuned later. All in all, the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV will remain a class-leading camera for several years to come. EISA Consumer DSLR Camera 2017-2018: Canon EOS 77D The Canon EOS 77D adopts many key features from th