Canon has announced a new speedlite for its mirrorless EOS R system, the EL-5. The EL-5 flash includes some of the features of the flagship EL-1 speedlite in a more compact, affordable design.
Let’s start with the price. The Canon EL-5 will cost $400 when it launches next March. The Canon EL-1 sells for $900 with an ongoing $200 instant savings. That’s a massive price difference. There…
Last year, OM Digital Solutions (OMDS) announced it would gradually transition from using the name the Olympus branding it acquired to its own OM System brand it developed. Now, that transition is getting fast tracked, just a week after OMDS announced the first…
Canon announces $2,100 RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM telephoto lens
November 2, 2022
Canon has announced the release of the RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM, a telephoto prime lens with image stabilization.
The telephoto prime is constructed of 17 elements in 12 groups, including three Ultra-low Dispersion (UD) elements. It has a minimum focusing distance of 70cm…
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November 2, 2022
The Canon EOS R6 II is a 24MP full-frame camera aimed at enthusiast photographers and video shooters. It may look identical to its predecessor on the outside, but it gains useful new features for stills and video while providing a refined shooting experience.
Key specifications
24.2MP CMOS sensor
12 fps mechanical shutter (40 fps electronic shutter)
Built-in image stabilization rated to 8.0…
Nikon announces pricing, availability for its MC-N10 Remote Grip for Z Series cameras
November 2, 2022
Back in April, Nikon announced it was developing the MC-N10, a remote grip for Nikon Z-mount mirrorless camera systems. Now, the grip is here and ready for prime time.
As noted in the original development announcement, the MC_N10 features an ARRI-compatible rosette mount to…
Nikon Z 600mm F4.5 VR S sample gallery
November 2, 2022
Nikon has announced the Nikkor Z 600mm F4 TC VR S, a super-telephoto Z-mount lens with an integrated, switch-in teleconverter. This lens is the longest Z-mount lens Nikon has released yet and offers an 840mm focal length when using the built-in 1.4x teleconverter.
The lens…
Last year, OM Digital Solutions (OMDS) announced it would gradually transition from using the name the Olympus branding it acquired to its own OM System brand it developed. Now, that transition is getting fast tracked, just a week after OMDS announced the first interchangeable lens camera bearing its new OM System name, the OM-5.
A graphic showing how the new branding will look on the OM…
Alongside last week’s firmware update (version 3.0) for the Nikon Z9, Nikon updated several of its software packages, including Nikon Wireless Transmitter Utility (version 1.9.8), Nikon NX Studio (version 1.2.2), Nikon NX Tether (version 1.0.3) and Nikon Camera Control…
Alongside last week’s firmware update (version 3.0) for the Nikon Z9, Nikon updated several of its software packages, including Nikon Wireless Transmitter Utility (version 1.9.8), Nikon NX Studio (version 1.2.2), Nikon NX Tether (version 1.0.3) and Nikon Camera Control…
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October 31, 2022
We all love full-frame mirrorless camera but sometimes, the bulk of the lenses can be a real drag. That’s why Nikon’s 400mm F4.5 VR S might be worth a look. Not only is it smaller than competing telephoto lenses, it’s lighter too. If you’re into wildlife photography especially, this could be an awesome addition to your bag. Plus, it’s compatible with…
