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Today Canon Europe launches the EOS M50 Mark II camera. Part of its smaller APS-C mirrorless line-up, this camera adds a few new features, designed to appeal to the new generation of social content creators, and inherits a few others from Canon's recent focusing developments, such as its Eye detection technology. The successor to the EOS M50 was originally announced back in October 2020, with a limited launch only in certain regions (USA and Asia). At the time, a spokesperson for Canon UK stated that there were no immediate plans to release the EOS M50 Mark II in the European markets. Key features include:     • Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity for creating and sharing content     • Vertical video feature     • Clean HDMI output for direct livestreaming from YouTube     • 24.1MP APS-C sensor and Full HD video     • Vari-angle touchscreen display     • 3.5mm microphone input The EOS M50 Mark II will be available from the end of March 2021 for £589.99 / €659.99. For the full press re

The Photography Show & The Video Show hopes to return the the National Exhibition Centre (NEC), Birmingham, later in the year. In the meantime, the shows will be available online on Saturday and Sunday 6 and 7 March 2021 offering everything pros need to kick 2021 off with a burst of inspiration. You will be able to browse products and services and take advantage of deals in the brand new Show Shop. There is a Pro Conference sponsored by Canon, plus Q&A sessions with experts. Registration is free at www.photographyshow.com/

Canon's Test Drive scheme has been extended, with more products now added to the line-up and the first 48 hours free. If you have an EOS R-series camera and are looking for a new lens, then you can pick from the full RF line-up – now 17 lenses. In addition, if you've been thinking about switching to mirrorless, then you can test drive the new R5 or R6 cameras. Plus Canon has also added binoculars to the scheme. You can loan gear for up to seven days, but the first 48 hours is free (there is a refundable deposit to pay). If you go on to buy any of the equipment within six weeks of testing, then any extra test drive fees will be refunded. It's a great way to try before you buy, and to see what the new EOS R system is all about. For more information and full T&Cs, visit: https://www.canon.co.uk/testdrive/

Canon has reached a new lens-manufacturing milestone with the production in January 2021 of the company’s 150-millionth interchangeable lens for EOS cameras— an RF 70-200mm f2.8 L IS USM lens. Production of interchangeable EF lenses for EOS cameras began in 1987. EF lens production passed the 10-million mark in 1995 and crossed the 50-million-unit threshold in 2009. In April 2014, the company celebrated its first-in-the-world achievement of having manufactured 100 million interchangeable lenses. Laid end-to-end, all of the RF and EF lenses Canon has manufactured so far would measure approximately 7,736 miles in length — nearly equivalent to the Earth’s diameter of approximately 7,917 miles.

Canon has announced an update to its Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT. Like the original, this transmitter enables wireless flash synchronisation and multiple control of Speedlites, positioned up to 30m away. It also supports key features of the recently introduced Speedlite EL-1 and enables new capabilities when using previously launched RT Speedlites – including wireless (radio) second-curtain synchronisation. Other new features of the ST-E3-RT(Ver.2) include support for the Speedlite EL-1’s low-power 1/8192 micro flash, and the transmitter boasts a new FE Memory mode, offering a quicker and more convenient manual flash set-up. Full press release and specification here Upgrade opportunity If you already own an ST-E3-RT, Canon is offering an upgrade service (which is chargeable). You can send it to one of the listed Canon Service Centres to be upgraded to include the new additional features and capabilities of the ST-E3-RT(Ver.2). The Canon ST-E3-RT(Ver.2) will be available for £289.99