Canon is teasing a new cinema EOS camera announcement for next week. The presentation will take place on June 5th at 3 pm EST and can be watched on YouTube.
The current Canon cinema products can be found here.
Via CanonAddict
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The Topaz Gigapixel 7 upscaling software is currently $20 off until June 14. With Gigapixel 7 you can upscale and enhance any image by up to 600%:
Gigapixel 7 has more than five years of advanced AI training and comes with a new interface:
Additional information on Topaz Gigapixel 7 can be found here:
Via Topaz Labs
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Finally: Nikon Z6 III announcement in two weeks (on or around June 11)
Leica Summilux 50mm f/1.4 V1 classic lens reissue rumored to be announced next
Canon released firmware update version 1.2.0 for the PowerShot V10 vlogging camera
DPR: Sigma CEO Kazuto Yamaki Interview – Innovation Can Mean Many Things
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Sigma is rumored to announce a new 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN ART lens next week (E + L mount) on June 3rd:
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Topaz Labs released Video AI version 5.1. Here is what's new:
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The new 2024 5DayDeal Video Creators Bundle will officially go on sale next week (June 3, 2024).
The corresponding $15,555.55+ 5DayDeal prelaunch giveaway is already live online.
Stay tuned for updates and additional information.
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Do not buy photo gear from Best Buy unless you are really planning to keep it - they have a 15% restocking fee for drones, digital cameras, camera lenses, camcorders, action cameras, and many other products:
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The new Photography Lighting Cheat Sheets by PictureCorrect are now 80% off during the launch sale until May 31 (a total of 43 Photography Lighting Cheat Sheets):
13 on Natural Light: Whether you’re capturing the golden glow of sunrise, the harsh shadows of midday, or the soft, diffused light of an overcast day, these cheat sheets will equip you with the knowledge and techniques to take advantage of natural light in any situation.
7 on Artificial Light: Navigating the complexities of artificial lighting presents a unique set of challenges for photographers, from beginners to seasoned professionals. Artificial light, unlike its natural counterpart, requires a deeper understanding of light intensity, color temperature, and direction to achieve the desired effect.
4 on Flash Photography: Flash photography, while immensely powerful, introduces a spectrum of challenges that can test even the most experienced photographers. The primary hurdle lies in mastering the balance between the flash’s intensity and the ambient light, ensuring that the final image looks natural rather than overpowered by harsh lighting.
11 on Portrait Lighting: Mastering portrait lighting techniques is an art form that presents its own set of intricate challenges. Each style demands a precise understanding of light placement, shadow control, and subject orientation to achieve its signature effect. Photographers must navigate these complexities, blending technical precision with creative vision, to capture portraits that not only illuminate but also reveal the essence of their subject.
8 on Lighting Effects: Lighting effects are the brushstrokes of the photographer’s palette, offering endless possibilities to infuse images with emotion, depth, and atmosphere. The artful application of lens flares can add a cinematic quality, imbuing shots with a sense of story and timelessness, while the deliberate use of starbursts around light sources can create a sense of wonder and energy. Bokeh, with its soft, out-of-focus lights, transforms the mundane into the magical, drawing the viewer’s attention to the intended subject with a gentle, enveloping embrace. Mastering these effects requires not only a technical understanding of photography and lighting but also a creative vision that sees beyond the subject to the very essence of the scene. Through lighting effects, photographers can sculpt light, craft ambiance, and convey emotions, turning simple images into captivating stories.
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DxO announced support for the Fujifilm X100VI, Leica SL3 cameras, and several new lenses, including the Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 for Nikon Z, the Panasonic Lumix S 28-200mm Macro, 17mm and 24mm primes from Sigma, the Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM OSS, and the latest Viltrox lenses.
A total of 528 new DxO Optics Modules were added. The total number of camera-lens combinations supported by DxO is now 94,427. Available from today, these DxO Optics Modules can be found in the latest versions of all DxO software products:
The newly added optical profiles cover the following cameras and lenses:
Discover the full list of cameras and lenses supported by DxO Optics Modules on this page. See also how DxO Optics performs their tests.
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The Chinese lens manufacturer SIRUI joined the Micro Four Thirds System standard:
The new SIRUI Night Walker 16mm and 75mm T1.2 S35 cine lenses now available for purchase
Via 43addict
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More bad news for Panasonic: in addition to the latest statement from the company's president and reports for the marketing department trying to influence reviewers, Panasonic is now also being accused of using stock photos in their latest Lumix S9 camera campaign. One of the photos seems to be taken with a Nikon camera by... a Nikon Ambassador. Currently, this issue has only been confirmed for Lumix Japan, but it's possible that similar promotions are being conducted in other countries. In summary, some of the photos on the Lumix S9 product page are stock photos, and the camera screen images seem to be composites.
For example, the dog picture from this page:
can be found on Shutterstock:
The next screenshot is from this page:
The birds picture is taken by a Nikon Ambassador:
and the dog to the right is all over the Internet (famous dog!):
Update: Lumix Japan has issued an apology for this issue. The PDF document includes an apology and mentions that they will review the content of the Lumix site. However, the PDF document is very brief (it lacks company names and other details), leading to further criticism for not being in an appropriate format for an official release.
Additionally, this issue has been covered by Japanese TV news.
Also: this image is part of the introduction for the LUMIX G VARIO 12-32mm lens, but it appears that the photo of the girl on the right was taken with a Canon EOS 5DsR and a TAMRON 150-600mm G2 lens. The caption implies that the photo was taken with a Lumix camera and lens. This could potentially be considered a violation of Japan's Act against Unjustifiable Premiums and Misleading Representations.
The issue is highlighted in the following tweets:
マーケティングは失敗してるけど、チャレンジは評価すると言いましたが、ごめん前言撤回どころか、違った。真逆だった。
フリッカー写真どころの話ではなく、S9の製品ページ、コピーライト無しの写真、殆どストックフォトじゃん。撮影画面の写真ですらはめ込みなところも。
続く#lumix https://t.co/WVCkOzQwNr
— HertZ（金豚） (@zaq_de_la_rocha) May 27, 2024
マーケティングは失敗してるけど、チャレンジは評価すると言いましたが、ごめん前言撤回どころか、違った。真逆だった。
フリッカー写真どころの話ではなく、S9の製品ページ、コピーライト無しの写真、殆どストックフォトじゃん。撮影画面の写真ですらはめ込みなところも。
続く#lumix https://t.co/WVCkOzQwNr
— HertZ（金豚） (@zaq_de_la_rocha) May 27, 2024
被写体検出とかレンズの説明はダメでしょ
Lumix S5https://t.co/n6iovC0ygohttps://t.co/kWpGsOrLDJ
DC-G100DWhttps://t.co/6z7UJP4sVihttps://t.co/yFjIfWLFb2 pic.twitter.com/TMc1TJtH2r— studio9/写真のことが全部わかる本 完全版 発売中！ (@photostudio9) May 27, 2024
なるほど。Nikonで撮られた写真なのか。https://t.co/aEa1PgLouC pic.twitter.com/HM4cPWGSnL
— 老人と文学社 武川【みんなのクラスメイト】 (@takekawa_oldman) May 27, 2024
ちなみに12-32mmの作例っぽい写真で話題になってるアレはコレらしい。
EOS 5DsR
428mm F5.3
レンズはタムロン150-600mm G2https://t.co/VxN9pxCrlw https://t.co/sAC1zMPLzY pic.twitter.com/XZXn6jQc0A— とるなら (@FukuiAsobiWeb) May 27, 2024
ニュースになってたもんなーー
まあ。明日から予約だし。良いものだし。俺は楽しみにしてるけどね
予約争奪戦にだけならないといいなあ。 https://t.co/nNphdYUVIh pic.twitter.com/lvDdG48E7A— しんのすけ (@SGMsdQuattro) May 28, 2024
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Compact cameras are recently experiencing a nice comeback and Kodak is currently dominating the best-selling compact digital cameras in Japan:
"In April 2024, Kodak achieved a 22.5% sales volume share in the overall digital camera market, which combines compact digital cameras (compact digital cameras), mirrorless single-lens cameras, and single-lens reflex cameras. This was the first time that Kodak had ranked first in monthly market share by manufacturer since BCN began compiling digital camera data, according to the "BCN Ranking," which compiles actual sales data from electronics retailers and online stores.
As of 2021, Kodak's market share was hovering around 5%. It began to pick up in 2022, surpassing 10% for the first time in April. Since then, it has remained stable at the single digits, and has been competing with Sony and Fujifilm for market share. The turning point came in March 2024, when its market share soared to 20.1%, reaching 22.5% in April, overtaking Canon to become the top market share company for the first time in BCN's tally."
The best-selling cameras in the top 5 Japanese stores (March 2024)
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Ulanzi announced two new V-mount series COB lights:
Additional information:
Early Bird Sale - Save $10 on a single VL-120Bi Light (L065CNA1) and $40 on a single VL-120C Light (L074CNA1). Save an additional 5% when you buy 2 or more. Offer ends June 9th.
Elevate your video lighting with the Ulanzi 120W Bi-color / RGB V-Mount Video Light. Perfect for wedding videography, skit videos, e-commerce livestreaming, and product photography, this versatile light ensures uniform, soft lighting with high-efficiency COB lamp beads.
Featuring dual power options, use a V-mount battery outdoors for mobility or a DC power adapter indoors for stable power. Adjust the color temperature steplessly from 2700K to 6500K (CRI＞95) and dim from 0% to 100%. In HSI mode, fine-tune hue, saturation, and intensity across a full 360° color spectrum.
Control your lighting up to 30m away with the Ulanzi Connect APP, customizing settings like CCT, dimming, FX, and light groups. Enjoy 20 preset light effects with the RGB version or 6 with the Bi-color version. User-friendly features include an LCD display, stepless knob, 360° rotating L-stand, and Bowens mount compatibility.
Early Bird Sale: $40 off, plus an extra 5% off when you buy 2 or more. The offer ends June 9th.
The Ulanzi VL-200Bi 200W V-Mount Video Light offers versatile lighting for every scene, perfect for wedding videography, skit videos, e-commerce livestreaming, and product photography. Featuring high-efficiency COB lamp beads, it provides uniform, soft lighting with a powerful output of 48300 Lux at 6500K@1m with a reflector.
With dual power options, use a V-mount battery for outdoor mobility or a DC power adapter for stable indoor use. Adjust the color temperature steplessly from 2700K to 6500K (CRI＞95) and dim from 0% to 100%. The premium heatsink ensures continuous shooting, with an automatic fan and mute mode for quiet operation.
Control your lighting up to 30m away using the Ulanzi Connect APP. The user-friendly design includes an LCD display, stepless knob, 300° rotating L-stand, Bowens mount, and DMX interface for multi-light control.
New Ulanzi heavy-duty aluminum/carbon fiber video tripod announced
Ulanzi announced two new camera backpacks: BP09 (22L) and BP10 (35L)
Ulanzi announced a new portable fog machine for video & photography
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Sigma is expected to announce a new lens on Monday, June 3rd, at 9 p.m. JST. Stay tuned for the details.
Update: it seems that Sigma will announce a new 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN ART lens.
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A quote from Nikkei's article "Digital camera penetration falls below 50%; smartphones emerge; domestic market unable to produce next generation":
"The penetration rate of digital cameras among households at the end of fiscal 2023 will fall below 50% for the first time in 19 years since the end of fiscal 2004. The demand for compact digital cameras has fallen as smartphone ownership has increased. Japan once had a strong presence in digital home appliances, but is now in a notable decline."
The penetration rate of digital cameras was 77% in 2012.
The latest Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) data indicate that domestic shipments of digital cameras have fallen from 11.11 million units in 2008 to 910,000 units at present:
The future according to CIPA: fewer camera shipped with higher prices
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If you still have doubts about how camera reviews are done, watch this video by Gerald Undone:
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The Canon EOS R1 flagship camera was spotted at the F1 Grand Prix in Monaco. Here are the pictures courtesy of Federico Basile (Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Flickr):
Two more pictures of the Canon R1 (credit: https://t.co/ds2YFBM8yL) pic.twitter.com/0OQljStQkr
— Canon Addict Blog (@CanonAddictBlog) May 26, 2024
Previous coverage of the Canon EOS R1 flagship camera:
The upcoming Canon EOS R1 flagship camera: everything you need to know
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Light Lens Lab announced the development of a new 50mm f/1.5 S21 lens (see the original lens listed on eBay for over $14k). LLL plans to produce more S21-styled lenses in the future with different focal lengths:
As we develop optical excellence, we will continue our interest in vintage and legendary optics. Thus, we proudly announce our development of the 50mm f/1.5 “S21”.
Our initial theoretical statistics and performance show excellent results. The MTF chart displays a performance similar to the original MTF. Our aim is to continue developing our lens to have an image circle to cover 44x33mm sensors and improve render performance and dispersion statistics while retaining the classic rendering character of the famous “S21” lenses.
After completing 50mm f/1.5 "S21", with our continued interest in "S21" style optical performance, we will also begin to plan other focal lengths based on the optical performance and characteristics of the 50mm f/1.5 "S21" for both photography and cinema purposes.
Light Lens Lab is developing a new 75mm f/2 “SP-II” lens for Leica M-mount
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