Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Canon EOS 5D Mark III's light leak fix found to be black tape]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/02/canon-eos-5d-mark-iii-light-leak-fix-is-black-tape/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/02/canon-eos-5d-mark-iii-light-leak-fix-is-black-tape/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/02/canon-eos-5d-mark-iii-light-leak-fix-is-black-tape/#comments ImageWhen Canon promised a fix for the EOS 5D Mark III's preview LCD leaking light, photographers wondered just what the "countermeasures" would be to prevent the display from affecting exposure readouts. The remedy, it turns out, is a simple patch -- of the physical kind, not software. Roger Cicala at LensRentals was brave enough to tear down one of the DSLRs shipping with a fix already in place and found black electrical tape covering the LCD area that would otherwise spill light into the exposure meter. While basic, the solution does the trick, and will no doubt be a relief to shutterbugs who want to know exactly what exposure they'll get while snapping photos in the dark.

Canon EOS 5D Mark III's light leak fix found to be black tape originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 02 May 2012 17:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cameracanonCanon EOS 5D Mark IIICanonEos5dMarkIiiDisplaydisplaysdslreoseos 5deos 5d mark iiiEos5dEos5dMarkIiilcdlight leakLightLeakminipostphotographysensorsensorsWed, 02 May 2012 17:13:00 EST<![CDATA[Canon Cinema EOS C500 camera hands-on (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/15/canon-cinema-eos-c500-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/15/canon-cinema-eos-c500-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/15/canon-cinema-eos-c500-hands-on/#comments ImageThe familiar EOS-1D C isn't the only Canon camera to make its public debut ahead of NAB. The Cinema EOS series welcomes a third model to the collection this week, with looks that nearly match last year's C300. Unlike that model, which you can already pick up through e-tailers and at specialty shops, the C500 has a long way to go before it gets a shipping nod -- it may not even make it to market in 2012. The $30,000 price tag may pose an even greater barrier to entry than its to-be-announced availability date, however, and may in need of some tweaking before it's ready to compete with already established models, like the much less expensive RED Scarlet. Like the 1D C, the C500 can shoot 4K video -- the most apparent upgrade from the $16,000 C300. To that end, boosting its price tag may be the only way for Canon to avoid cannibalizing that less-abled flavor, since many cinematographers would otherwise pay little attention to the C300, due in part to its 1080p-limited shooting capabilities.

It's been a few months since we've last seen Canon's first Cinema EOS model, but the C500 has a look and feel that seems to be only subtly different from the C300. It is noticeably heavier, likely due to the additional cooling gear on board to accommodate 4K shooting. Both flavors include dual CF card slots, which you'll only be able to use for snapping 1080p video -- 4K is fed to an external recorder through the dual 3G-SDI ports, which for obvious reasons you won't find on the C300. There's also a larger grip on board, now a permanent fixture on the C500, which should aid with bare-bones handheld shoots -- but if you're dropping 30 grand on a digital body, some sticks and a dolly shouldn't be far behind. Like its sibling, this year's model ships with either a Canon EOS or industry standard PL mount, so if you have a need for both, you'll need two cameras. Overall, you're looking at the same sleek, albeit slightly unconventional body design, with a price tag that's likely to make amateurs weep and pros run for the rental house. As always, there's a hands-on video waiting just past the break.

Gallery: Canon Cinema EOS C500 hands-on

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Canon Cinema EOS C500 camera hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 15 Apr 2012 22:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4k4k camera4k cameras4kCamera4kCamerasc500cameracamerascanoncanon cinema eosCanonCinemaEoscinema cameracinema camerascinema eoscinema eos c500CinemaCameraCinemaCamerasCinemaEosCinemaEosC500eoseos c500EosC500hands-onhdpostcrossmotion picturemotion picture cameramotion picture camerasMotionPictureMotionPictureCameraMotionPictureCamerasnabnab 2012Nab2012proprofessionalvideovideo cameravideo camerasVideoCameraVideoCamerasSun, 15 Apr 2012 22:37:00 EST<![CDATA[Canon Cinema EOS-1D C 4K camera hands-on (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/15/canon-cinema-eos-1d-c-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/15/canon-cinema-eos-1d-c-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/15/canon-cinema-eos-1d-c-hands-on/#comments ImageIt's been but half a year since Canon first entered the motion picture market, and the company is already back with its second and third professional video rigs. The Cinema EOS-1D C marks the most drastic departure from the C300, which launched last November at an elaborate Hollywood event at Paramount Studios. It was at this spectacle that we were first introduced to the 1D C, which was then but a glass-protected prototype. Now, far sooner than expected, the (relatively) compact camera is making its return to the spotlight, in more polished form. Like the 1D series bodies that bear similar monikers and appearances, including the yet-to-ship EOS- 1D X, the C model is a very capable still shooter, offering the same core functionality of the $6,800 X. It also brings 4K capture to the table, however, prompting Canon to price the camera far above its less-abled counterpart. At $15,000, we don't expect to see red C logos popping up in many a photojournalist's gear bag, but for deep-pocketed professionals with a need to capture 4K clips, this may be a worthwhile acquisition.

We took a closer look at the 1D C at Canon's pre-NAB event in Las Vegas. As the pictures and spec sheet imply, it's the 1D X's clone in nearly every way. In fact, beyond the headphone jack and C logo, there's not much distinguishing the pair externally. You'll need to hop into the menu before you'll really notice a difference, in the form of several unique 4K shooting modes, including 8-bit 4:2:2 24fps captures to a CF card or 8-bit 4:2:2 clips in an uncompressed format over HDMI. Otherwise, the C looks and feels just like the X -- a model pro snapper that we've already managed to fondle on three continents under Canon's watchful eye, but still has yet to ship. Both cameras are gorgeous externally, with slight design tweaks yet no drastic overhaul, dating back to the very first EOS-1D. If you haven't had a chance to gawk at either model, you'll at very least be able to check out the 1D C at Canon's booth this week at NAB . We're hoping to see both cameras hit the market sometime in 2012, and who knows -- this Cinema EOS could even be the first next-gen 1D to ship. Take a closer look in the gallery below, and in our hands-on video after the break.

Gallery: Canon Cinema EOS-1D C hands-on

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Canon Cinema EOS-1D C 4K camera hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 15 Apr 2012 22:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In a departure from its last introduction as dramatic as the C300's Hollywood launch itself, Canon has quietly announced two additional cameras to sit alongside the company's former lone flagship. You may have caught a glimpse of the EOS-1D C at the C300 launch, but what six months ago was a mere mock-up has actually become a reality, likely to ship sometime this year. More out of left field, however, is the C500 -- a higher-end version of the C300 that adds several shooting modes, dual 3G-SDI ports and a larger, permanent grip. Both cameras can capture 4K video, but in substantially different ways.

The $15,000 1D C, which has the same chassis and still shooting features of its less-abled cousin, the EOS-1D X, pipes 4096 x 2160 8-bit 4:2:2 video to a CF card at 24 fps. Unlike the X, however, the C swaps a headphone jack for the X's PC socket, that's usually used for hooking up strobes. The higher-end C500 requires a dedicated external recorder, but offers two full-RAW output options: 4096 x 2960, that will be better suited for motion picture capture, and 3840 x 2160 for 4K TV. Both of these modes offer 10-bit 4:4:4 at 60 frames-per-second. There's also a half-RAW option, at 4096 x 1080 or 3840 x 1080 resolutions, also 10-bit 4:4:4, but at 120 fps. The C500 also includes dual CF slots, but that recording option is only available for 1080p (which can be captured to CF concurrently). Both cameras support Canon Log Gamma, empowering colorists to correct color in post production with more versatility by capturing additional information and a higher dynamic range.

Gallery: Canon Cinema EOS-1D C and C500

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Canon unveils EOS-1D C and C500 4K Cinema cameras, two new lenses ahead of NAB (updated) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 12 Apr 2012 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Canon EOS 60Da DSLR press photos

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Canon EOS 60Da: the DSLR for that astrophotographer in your life originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 03 Apr 2012 00:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Canon 5D Mark III hits US retailers, available in stores today originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 22 Mar 2012 18:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Shoot in the dark. That's essentially what you can do with the Canon 5D Mark III -- with a top sensitivity of ISO 102,400, what was once unfathomable could soon become an acceptable standard. While point-and-shoot manufacturers are adding WiFi and GPS, and tweaking algorithms in an effort to boost sensitivity beyond the 6400 mark, Canon and Nikon are making clear cases for a DSLR upgrade, by drastically improving image quality. The 5D Mark II had an excellent three-year run, but with its 22.3-megapixel sensor, 1.04M-dot 3.2-inch LCD, improved autofocus and high-performance video capabilities, Canon's latest full-frame DSLR is an entirely different beast, and a very compelling successor.

We spent two glorious weeks with a pre-production 5D Mark III before reluctantly shipping it back to Canon. The biggest benefit (for us, at least) has been high-ISO shooting. While the former 5D could theoretically handle ISO 25,600 captures as well, its native range topped out at 6400 -- venturing beyond that territory meant taking a hit on image quality, making it a seldom-used feature that benefited the camera's spec sheet far more than our low-light snap collection. With this latest iteration, we were able to capture sharp images in environments where there was far too little light to make out details with the naked eye, just as we have with the larger (and pricier) Nikon D3S. Our resulting scenes look like they were lit with sophisticated rigs, or in an environment that allotted far more natural light than was actually available. Low-light shooting is but one benefit of the Mark III, however, so join us past the break for a closer look in our field review.

Gallery: Canon EOS 5D Mark III review

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Canon EOS 5D Mark III field review originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 22 Mar 2012 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As expected, the camera offered excellent performance at all of the native settings -- as you can see from the image above, there's some noise noticeable when viewing an image at full size, though considering the camera's top resolution of 22.3 megapixels, we hardly see ISO 25,600 being an issue. Jumping beyond the top native range did yield significant noise, but assuming you're shooting for the web, even these settings are usable. Chances are, you won't often be examining images at a 1:1 pixel view, so jump past the break to see how each of the four frames represented above will look when scaled to a web-friendly 600-pixels-wide resolution, then hit up our source link to grab full-res JPEGs of each image captured during the shoot.

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Canon EOS 5D Mark III high-ISO sample images (hands-on) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Mar 2012 11:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Canon teases 'exclusive screening' in Las Vegas, new Cinema EOS products coming at NAB? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 09 Mar 2012 19:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Suffice it to say, March 2012 is a notable month for Canon. Not only does it mark the 25th anniversary of the first EOS SLR, but it's also ushering in Canon's latest addition to its full-frame DSLR lineup. That gorgeous beast your eyes are feasting upon is the company's new EOS 5D Mark III. That's right folks, this isn't a replacement for the Mark II, but rather an updated variant meant to sit between the workhorse of four years and the company's soon to arrive EOS-1D X. At a glance, the shooter is nearly indistinguishable from its older sibling, although a closer inspection reveals a new name badge, improved weather- and dust-resistance and some slight tweaks to its top-mounted info display and buttons on the back.

Don't be fooled, however, as there are obviously major changes here worthy of the new moniker. Key specs include a larger 1,040,000-dot 3.2-inch rear LCD, Digic 5+ processor, 22.3-megapixel CMOS sensor, 61-Point High Density Reticular autofocus with 41 cross-types (all of which are borrowed from the 1D X), dual memory card slots (SD and CompactFlash) an extended ISO range of 50 to 102,400 (100 to 25,600, natively), OVF with 100 percent coverage (versus 98 previously), and a maximum 6 FPS burst speed. Naturally, the 5D Mark III is no slouch in the video department: it can capture h.264 footage at HD resolutions up to 1080 at 24/25/30p or 720 at 50/60p, with an effective ISO range of 100-128,000 -- and of course there's a stereo mic input for the microphone of your choice. Better yet, not only does it allow for real-time control of your audio levels during filming, but also monitoring, being the first EOS-series DSLR to come equipped with a headphone jack (!) -- something that's been sorely missing in the world of ILC cameras. We've only skimmed the surface, however, so join us past the break for further details and a quick video overview.

Gallery: Canon EOS 5D Mark III

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Canon announces EOS 5D Mark III: 22.3 MP full-frame sensor, 6 fps, 102,400 max ISO, 1080/30p HD, yours for $3,500 (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Both Canon and Nikon have yet to allow us to take away samples shot with the 1D X or D4 -- the companies even taped CF card slots shut to prevent show attendees from slipping their own card in -- but we were still able to get a fairly good idea of high-ISO performance from reviewing images on the built-in LCDs. At the cameras' top sensitivity of ISO 204,800, noise was visible even during a full image preview. Zooming into the image revealed significant noise, as expected. However, within each camera's native range of ISO 100 to 25,600, noise was barely an issue at all. Both cameras are still pre-production samples at this point, so we'll need to wait for production models to make their way out before we can capture our own samples, but based on what we saw when reviewing ISO 204,800 images on the built-in LCDs, that incredible top-ISO setting may actually be usable. Scroll on through the gallery below to preview some top sensitivity shots on the Canon EOS-1D X (camera poster) and the Nikon D4 (Japanese model), and join us past the break for an even closer look in our video hands-on.

Gallery: Canon EOS-1D X and Nikon D4 high-ISO shooting

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Canon EOS-1D X and Nikon D4 ISO 204,800 shooting hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Canon EOS C300 to hit Japanese stores on the 31st, PL version coming in March originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Back in November we joined Martin Scorsese and other Hollywood luminaries at Paramount Studios for the unveiling of Canon's latest cinema video camera, which is now available for pre-order. The EOS C300, that aims to compete directly against the Reds of the world, carries a Super 35mm CMOS sensor capable of up to 4K resolution 1080p capture, and should be helped in large part by the company's top-shelf lenses; like the 14.5 - 60mm and 30 - 300mm. When we first met the C300 we told you it'd be priced at a hefty $20,000, but that's no longer the case, instead it'll cost a less painful $16,000 for the body only. The camera will begin shipping "after January 30th," and if it seems like a little too much for you, at least you can still watch our precious hands-on time with it.

Update: We've updated to clarify that while the sensor is 4K the camera only captures in 1080p.

Canon EOS C300 cinema cam gets pre-order status, ships at month's end for $16,000 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 Jan 2012 04:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The C300 will be more familiar to cinematographers -- photojournalists may have access to the cam, thanks to its $20,000 price tag (that's a relative bargain, believe it or not), but you can't pick this up and fire away without taking some time to learn the interface. It has quite the solid feel, as you'd expect from a camera in this price range, though it's not as heavy as it looks -- you won't want to hold it in your hand for a full day of filming, but quick shots probably won't be an issue. The system is modular, so you can add and remove components as you wish -- industry standard connectors let you hook up cinema gear, which is something you could never do with the 5D Mark II. The small form factor and price tag to match should help Canon gain some ground in Hollywood, but we'll wait for a chance to shoot some footage before drawing any firm conclusions. In the meantime, we'll have to take Laforet at his word -- which you'll find just past the break.

Gallery: Canon C300 hands-on

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Canon C300 cinema camera hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 Nov 2011 21:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Canon 4K Movies DSLR concept

Continue reading Canon has a new 'EOS Movies' DSLR on the way too: 4K video, 35mm full frame sensor

Canon has a new 'EOS Movies' DSLR on the way too: 4K video, 35mm full frame sensor originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Canon has yet to reveal the C300's price tag, which we expect to far undercut the $120,000 Arri Alexa kit, but its sheer portability makes it a more appealing option for filmmakers -- especially those with limited time and other resources. Laforet was able to shoot his film with a very small crew, since the C300 can be operated by just one photographer. The director used the camera mounted on a tripod, tethered to a variety of helicopters, sitting on the road and even hand-held, like a camcorder or DSLR. Laforet shot with Canon's new FK30-300 telephoto cine zoom PL-mount lens, along with a variety of EOS mount lenses, and notes that the camera's form factor makes it even easier to shoot with than a DSLR like the 5D Mark II. Its cost -- somewhere in the range of $20,000 -- should also put it within reach of not only Hollywood cinematographers, but also television directors and even documentary filmmakers and news photojournalists. We won't see the C300 hit the market until late January 2012, so jump past the break for a sneak peak at Mobius to see Canon's new cinema flagship, along with a rather comprehensive behind-the-scenes video.

Gallery: Canon C300 shoot with Vincent Laforet

Continue reading Canon C300 makes an appearance in Vincent Laforet's Mobius, find the short and behind the scenes right here (video)

Canon C300 makes an appearance in Vincent Laforet's Mobius, find the short and behind the scenes right here (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Fujio Mitarai is saying that the camera is especially well-suited to accurate color reproduction, particularly skin tones. We're also receiving word that the C300 will cost somewhere in the range of $20,000 -- how's that for affordable? It contains a Super 35mm CMOS sensor and delivers up to 4K resolution with the outfit's new "top-end" EF zoom lenses, which come in four flavors: two 14.5-60mm lenses and two 30-300mm. And the lenses keep on coming, with three EF prime lenses in 24mm, 50mm, and 85mm variations. That CMOS sensor offers 1920 x 1080 pixels for the reds and blues and 1920 x 2160 for greens. Like we said before, list price for the C300 will be $20,000 when it hits stores in late January 2012. And that appears to be it for this very long announcement, but we'll have our first impressions soon. Full PR awaits you after the break.

Gallery: Canon C300 keynote

Gallery: Canon C300


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Canon launches C300 cinema camera, prepares to take on Red Scarlet and Arri Alexa originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 Nov 2011 18:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Psst... and toss your own time zone / day in comments below!

12:00PM - Hawaii (November 3rd)
03:00PM - Pacific (November 3rd)
04:00PM - Mountain (November 3rd)
05:00PM - Central (November 3rd)
06:00PM - Eastern (November 3rd)
10:00PM - London (November 3rd)
11:00PM - Paris (November 3rd)
02:00AM - Moscow (November 4th)
07:00AM - Tokyo (November 4th)

Photos by Zach Honig.

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The Canon Hollywood event liveblog! originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 Nov 2011 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Psst... and toss your own time zone / day in comments below!

12:00PM - Hawaii (November 3rd)
03:00PM - Pacific (November 3rd)
04:00PM - Mountain (November 3rd)
05:00PM - Central (November 3rd)
06:00PM - Eastern (November 3rd)
10:00PM - London (November 3rd)
11:00PM - Paris (November 3rd)
02:00AM - Moscow (November 4th)
07:00AM - Tokyo (November 4th)

The Canon Hollywood event is tomorrow -- get your liveblog here at 6PM ET! originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 02 Nov 2011 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Professional photographers know the drill: every few years, Canon or Nikon announces a game-changing DSLR, often prompting top photogs to unload their complete kits and switch to another system in a never-ending attempt to shoot with the best. This time, Canon is first out of the gate, with its flagship EOS-1D X -- the latest in a series that dates back to 2001 with the EOS-1D. As you've probably noticed, the company's new top model looks virtually identical to its decade-old ancestor, but is otherwise a far cry from that four megapixel CCD sensor-sporting dinosaur. We've been anxiously awaiting an opportunity to check out Canon's new $6,800 18.1 megapixel full-frame model since first getting word of the beastly camera last week, and just had a chance to go hands-on during the company's Pro Solutions event in London. Jump past the break for our impressions and a video walkthrough.

Gallery: Canon EOS-1D X hands-on

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Canon EOS-1D X first hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 25 Oct 2011 07:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The 1D X is being marketed to every category of professional photographer, from commercial studio shooters to newspaper photogs. It's familiar, with a similar control layout, yet different, thanks to its completely redesigned system menu -- accessed using the 3.2-inch, 1,040,000-dot LCD. There's also an incredibly sharp intelligent optical viewfinder, with an on-demand grid, AF status indicator, a dual-axis electronic level and a shooting mode readout. Video shooters can choose between 1080p video capture at 24 (23.97), 25 or 30 fps, or 720p at 50 or 60 fps. Canon has also eliminated the 4GB clip limit, though individual clips are limited to 29:59, in order to avoid European tax rates affecting HD cameras that can capture single HD video clips longer than 30 minutes. We're anxiously awaiting a chance to go hands-on with the EOS-1D X, and you'll have to wait until March before adding this $6,800 beauty to your gear collection, but jump past the break for the meaty rundown from Canon, and click through the rather thin product gallery below.

Gallery: Canon EOS-1D X

Continue reading Canon announces EOS-1D X: full-frame 18MP sensor, 14 fps, 204,800 top ISO, $6,800 price tag

Canon announces EOS-1D X: full-frame 18MP sensor, 14 fps, 204,800 top ISO, $6,800 price tag originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 18 Oct 2011 01:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Canon plans Hollywood event, ready to roll out the red carpet on November 3rd originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 15 Sep 2011 18:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We're living in a post-pc world, folks. High time you got with the program and junked that heavy and outmoded relic called the computer. But how does one take tethered snaps from a Canon, sans EOS Utility? Meet DSLR Controller, an Android app from Chainfire that turns your little green robot into an external live view monitor, and gives you complete control over your shooter's finer sensibilities. It lets you tweak exposure, aperture, shutter, white balance and focus with sensuous swipes of your fingertip. To make the whole shindig work, you'll need an Android device packing a USB host port and an "on-the-go" USB cable -- which lets your handset wear the pants in the phone / DSLR relationship. We should also warn you that the $8.51 application is currently still in beta and thus streams video in live view mode at a less than optimal 15fps. Those and other foibles may be remedied by the final release, but if you're looking to practice your tethering voodoo immediately, hit the source below, and watch a vid of your photographic future after the break.

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Android app tethers handsets to Canon cams, live view fanboys rejoice (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 06 Aug 2011 04:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We've seen some mind-blowing footage from RED's EPIC, as one might expect from a $39,500 camera with a 5K sensor and up to 120 fps video capture (at 4K). But video shooter and all-around photo wiz Vincent Laforet got to take an exclusive early look at the company's new Canon EOS mount, which pairs the EPIC-M with Canon's enormous collection of top-quality glass, including the 600mm f/4 L lens Laforet used for his shoot at Mono Lake in California. That lens, used with a 2x Canon teleconverter and the RED's multiplication factor, yields a 35mm-equivalent focal length of 3400mm, which as you'll see in the video below, enabled some pretty incredible video captures. RED has yet to officially announce availability for the Canon EOS mount, but has shared that it will cost $2,000 (pennies compared to the EPIC's $58,000 kit price), and will be constructed of titanium -- tasked with the critical responsibility of reducing movement during those extended-lens shoots. Jump past the break for Laforet's sample video, or check out his blog post at the source link for the full rundown.

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RED EPIC scores a Canon EOS mount, Laforet gets some extraordinary footage (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Aug 2011 15:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4k5kcamcordercameracanoncanon eoscanon eos mountcanon mountCanonEosCanonEosMountCanonMounteosepicepic-mprofessionalredred epicred epic-mRedEpicRedEpic-mvideovideo cameraVideoCameravideosvincent laforetVincentLaforetFri, 05 Aug 2011 15:43:00 EST<![CDATA[Canon's Rebel T3i / 600D reviewed: not exactly a compelling upgrade]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/07/canons-rebel-t3i-600d-reviewed-not-exactly-a-compelling-upgr/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/07/canons-rebel-t3i-600d-reviewed-not-exactly-a-compelling-upgr/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/07/canons-rebel-t3i-600d-reviewed-not-exactly-a-compelling-upgr/#commentsShocker of shockers -- the T3i really isn't a monumental upgrade from the T2i that came before it. Granted, you could probably glean as much from the raw specifications list, but at least we've got a handful of reviews now to confirm it. The folks at Camera Gear Guide have a fairly exhaustive critique up, and while they lauded the overall image quality and the addition of the new video features (a digital in-shoot zoom and a swiveling LCD), they couldn't wholeheartedly recommend it as an upgrade for existing T1i and T2i owners. Even for newcomers to the mid-range DSLR game, Canon's own 60D seems infinitely more compelling at just $100 more, and it's also hard to ignore Sony's SLT-A55 for $50 less than what the T3i is retailing for. That's not to say the T3i wasn't impressive; quite the opposite, in fact. But it seems as if you'll need to seriously survey the competition before deciding that this one's worth your hard-earned Benjamins. Hit the source link for the full skinny, and hop on past the break for a preview video.

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Canon's Rebel T3i / 600D reviewed: not exactly a compelling upgrade originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 07 Mar 2011 18:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Not looking for a new PowerShot? How's about a new DSLR? Canon has just rolled out a new entry-level Rebel and a new flagship Rebel this evening, with the T3 (1100D) and T3i (600D) offering mild updates over their predecessors. The EOS Rebel T3 will ship at the end of March with a EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II zoom lens for $599.99, offering up a 12.2 megapixel CMOS sensor, DIGIC 4 Imaging processor, nine-point autofocus system and a 63-zone dual-layer metering system. You'll need to provide your own SD, SDHC or SDXC card, but unlike entry-level bodies of the past, this guy will capture full-motion video at 1280 x 720. There's an ISO range of 100 to 6,400, a pop-up flash and a newfangled Basic+ non-technical interface that should help beginners grow accustomed to more technical aspects of photography without the steep learning curve.

Stepping up, there's the new T3i, which boasts an 18 megapixel CMOS sensor, an ISO range of 100 to 6,400, support for SD / SDHC / SDXC cards, DIGIC 4 Imaging processor, pop-up flash, integrated Speedlite settings (to go along with a few new Speedlite flashes also introduced today) and a tilt / swivel LCD monitor. It'll ship at the start of March for $799.99 (body only), or $899.99 bundled with a EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II zoom lens. Hit the source links below for the devilish details, not to mention information on two new telephoto lenses (the EF 500mm F/4L IS II USM and EF 600mm F/4L IS II USM).

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Canon trots out Canon Rebel T3 and Rebel T3i DSLR cameras originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 07 Feb 2011 00:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Canon will now add locking mode dial to your EOS 5D Mark II or 7D... for $100 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Dec 2010 02:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Canon AE-1 and EOS 5D Mark II reincarnated in papercraft form, DIYers welcome to replicate originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Nov 2010 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Canon EOS 60D hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony skips over Alpha line, uses Canon DSLR for Cyber-shot press photos originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 10 Jul 2010 04:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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How would you change Canon's EOS Rebel T2i? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 21 May 2010 22:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cameracanondigital cameraDigitalCameraDSLReoseos 550dEOS Rebel T2iEos550dEosRebelT2ifeatureshow would you changeHowWouldYouChangeHWYCrebelrebel t2iRebelT2it2iFri, 21 May 2010 22:11:00 EST<![CDATA[Canon produces 40 millionth EOS-series SLR, half of 'em digital]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/13/canon-produces-40-millionth-eos-series-slr-half-of-em-digital/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/13/canon-produces-40-millionth-eos-series-slr-half-of-em-digital/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/13/canon-produces-40-millionth-eos-series-slr-half-of-em-digital/#comments Oh, Canon -- you and your milestones. Just under two years ago, you took time out of your busy schedule to gloat about the shipment of your 100 millionth compact camera, and today you're bragging about the production of your 40 millionth EOS-series SLR camera. In all seriousness, we're pretty proud of ya. After all, it took a full decade (1987 to 1997) for you to conjure up 10 million EOS film cameras, and six more after that to hit the magical 20 million mark. Once you blew through 30 million in 2007, it took but 28 months to get where you are today. What's really wild, though, is that half of the milestone is all digital, and given the state of film today, we're guessing that the delta between the two will only grow larger in the future. You've come a long way since the introduction of the EOS-1, but we know you've got a few surprises in store yet -- how's about a sub-$1,000 DSLR that shoots native 4K video and has an ISO ceiling of 1,000,000 to celebrate the rapidly approaching 50 million mark?

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Canon produces 40 millionth EOS-series SLR, half of 'em digital originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 May 2010 00:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Canon EOS 7D firmware kills the magenta phenomenon originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 17 Apr 2010 07:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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How would you change Canon's EOS-1D Mark IV DSLR? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 26 Mar 2010 22:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: And it's live for US users too.

Canon EOS 5D Mark II 2.0.4 firmware said to fix audio, reputation originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 19 Mar 2010 05:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2.0.4canonCanon EOS 5D Mark IICanonEos5dMarkIieoseos 5d mark IIEos5dMarkIifirmwaresoftwaresoftware updateSoftwareUpdateFri, 19 Mar 2010 05:23:00 EST<![CDATA[Canon EOS 5D Mark II 2.0.3 firmware yanked due to audio issues, fix is on the way]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/18/canon-eos-5d-mark-ii-2-0-3-firmware-yanked-due-to-audio-issues/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/18/canon-eos-5d-mark-ii-2-0-3-firmware-yanked-due-to-audio-issues/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/18/canon-eos-5d-mark-ii-2-0-3-firmware-yanked-due-to-audio-issues/#comments It's not déjà vu, it's just all happening again. Just over a year after Canon had to bow its head in shame due to a black dot / banding issue that plagued the EOS 5D Mark II, along comes yet another heartache surrounding one of the company's finest DSLRs. The v2.0.3 firmware update that was issued earlier in the week is apparently causing audio problems for some users, with the actual quirk going a little something like this:
"Recently we have discovered a malfunction that occurs with Firmware Version 2.0.3, in which the manual recording levels for C1/C2/C3 are changed and the camera becomes unable to record audio if the power is turned off (or if Auto power off takes effect) after registering "Sound Recording: Manual" in the camera user settings. We apologize very sincerely for the inconvenience, but we are going to stop making this firmware available for download. For customers who have already updated to the new firmware, when using the camera with the mode dial set to C1/C2/C3, please either set the sound recording settings to Auto."
In the meanwhile, Canon has pulled the update from its support site while it works on a new firmware version to patch things up, but aside from a promise of "soon," there's no way to tell when exactly the new file will hit the pipes.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Canon EOS 5D Mark II 2.0.3 firmware yanked due to audio issues, fix is on the way originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2.0.324 fps24Fps24p29.97 fps29.97Fps5d5d mark ii5dMarkIiaudiocameracanoncanon EOS 5D Mark IICanonEos5dMarkIiDSLReosEOS 5D Mark IIEos5dMarkIifirmwarefirmware 2.0.3firmware updateFirmware2.0.3FirmwareUpdatefpsissueproblemThu, 18 Mar 2010 15:54:00 EST<![CDATA[Canon EOS 5D Mark II firmware 2.0.3 arrives at last to free us from frame rate hell]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/15/canon-eos-5d-mark-ii-firmware-2-0-3-arrives-at-last-to-free-us-f/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/15/canon-eos-5d-mark-ii-firmware-2-0-3-arrives-at-last-to-free-us-f/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/15/canon-eos-5d-mark-ii-firmware-2-0-3-arrives-at-last-to-free-us-f/#comments It's been obvious from day one that it was possible, but after a couple of years of oh-so-painful 30 FPS recording on the EOS 5D Mark II, Canon is finally coming through with its long-promised 2.0.3 update that brings 29.97 FPS and 24 FPS (23.976, to be precise) 1080p recording at last. Even the VGA mode has been swapped to a 29.97 actual rate, and PAL mode has a flat 25 FPS and 23.976 FPS as well. Additional tweaks include a manual volume adjustment (as opposed to the automatic gain the cameras usually employ), a brightness or RGB histogram display (this function, like some of these other features, has been available for a while as a hack), shutter and aperture priority modes have been added for movie shooting, and the audio sampling ramp has been bumped from 44.1KHz to 48KHz. The bad news: now you don't have any excuses for not shooting that heartwrenching mumblecore masterpiece you've been telling everyone you're working on. Hit up the source link for the download instructions.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Canon EOS 5D Mark II firmware 2.0.3 arrives at last to free us from frame rate hell originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>24 fps24Fps24p29.97 fps29.97Fps5d5d mark ii5dMarkIicanoneoseos 5d mark iiEos5dMarkIifirmwarefirmware 2.0.3firmware updateFirmware2.0.3FirmwareUpdatefpsMon, 15 Mar 2010 23:09:00 EST<![CDATA[Canon EOS-1D Mark IV survives marathon 33 page review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/22/canon-eos-1d-mark-iv-survives-marathon-33-page-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/22/canon-eos-1d-mark-iv-survives-marathon-33-page-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/22/canon-eos-1d-mark-iv-survives-marathon-33-page-review/#commentsCanon EOS-1D Mark IV survives marathon 33 page review Canon's EOS-1D Mark IV has been slinking around at retail availability for some time now, and while we brought you plenty of sample imagery from the camera over a month ago, it's taken awhile for the thing to get the full review treatment. Digital Photography Review has finally done the deed, dedicating a whopping 33 pages to Canon's low-light, 1080p wunderkind. It's that last new feature, video, that the review finds fault in, with the same jellyvision we've seen on other HD-shootin' DSLRs (seemingly no worse here than elsewhere), but the review feels that the movie mode here doesn't feel sufficiently integrated with the camera. Meanwhile that low-light, high-ISO shooting performance is impressive, but not quite up to the performance of the Nikon D3S. Everything else, though, seems to be a nice evolution over the older Mark III -- if you have a similarly advanced budget.

Canon EOS-1D Mark IV survives marathon 33 page review originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1080p1080p2416 megapixel16Megapixel1d1d mark iv1d mk iv1dmarkiv1dMkIvcanoncanon eos-1d Mark IVCanonEos-1dMarkIvdslreoseos-1deos-1d mark IVEos-1dMarkIvjellyvisionmark ivMarkIvreviewreviewedMon, 22 Feb 2010 10:50:00 EST<![CDATA[Canon announces new Wireless File Transmitter units for latest pro models, enables DSLR hive-minding]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/canon-announces-new-wireless-file-transmitter-units-for-latest-p/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/canon-announces-new-wireless-file-transmitter-units-for-latest-p/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/canon-announces-new-wireless-file-transmitter-units-for-latest-p/#commentsCanon announces new Wireless File Transmitter units for latest pro models, enables DSLR hive-minding
Canon's 5D Mark II, 7D, and 1D Mark IV have all been released within the past year, more or less, and now they're finally getting the WFT treatment. Canon's Wireless File Transmitter units naturally enable the wireless beaming of pictures from camera to computer, but this latest generation adds some new functionality. 802.11a joins the b and g modes found on earlier models, and once connected the camera can act as an FTP site (available over the internet, if you wish), can beam a realtime preview image to a connected computer, act as a DLNA server, and can even synchronize itself with up to 10 "slave" cameras that all fire at the same time. Naturally this kind of tech won't come cheap, with the 5D's WFT-E4 II A and 7D's WFT-E5A costing $699 (no price yet for the 1D Mark IV's WFT-E2 II A) and yes, rather sadly none are compatible with each other. Did you really think it'd be any other way?

Canon announces new Wireless File Transmitter units for latest pro models, enables DSLR hive-minding originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 07 Jan 2010 10:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Wondering how Canon's high-ISO response to Nikon performs in the dark? We've got the answer. Photographer John Deeb got his early and was not only kind enough to take a comprehensive set of unboxing pictures with a video, but also captured a series of pictures of model Lauren Howery to show off how the thing performs in extremely low light at increasingly excessive ISO settings. Lots and lots of pictures below.

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Canon's EOS-1D Mark IV gets unboxed, high ISO modes tested originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Jan 2010 03:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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