First Images and Specs of the 50MP Canon EOS 5Ds

First pictures and the specifications of the upcoming 50-megapixel Canon EOS 5Ds DSLR camera have been leaked online.

Canon is rumored to announce a new EOS 5Ds digital SLR camera next week on February 6th. Canon EOS 5Ds will feature a 50-megapixel full-frame image sensor.

As previously expected there will be two different models to be announced for the EOS 5Ds model. The difference will be the anti-aliasing filter.  So there will also be a version that will be without low-pass filter.

Canon EOS 5DS Images and Specifications Leaked

Canon EOS 5DS Rumored Specifictions

• 50.6MP full frame CMOS sensor
• Magnesium alloy body, dust and water sealed
• Dual processor DIGIC6
• Regular sensitivity: ISO 100-6400
• Continuous shooting 5 frames / sec.
• High precision 61 AF points
• EOS iTR AF
• 150,000 pixel RGB + IR photometry sensor
• New “fine detail” picture style
• 1.3x and 1.6x crop modes
• Customizable “Quick Control Screen”
• Time-lapse movie
• Interval Timer
• Bulb timer

Canon’s new pro-level 50-megapixel EOS 5Ds and EOS 5Ds R DSLRs will be announced next week on February 6th along with several new products.

The major announcement is also include the entry-level EOS 750D / Rebel T6i DSLR, EF 11-24mm f/4L lens, a brand new EOS M3 mirrorless camera and several Powershot compact models.

New Canon products most likely be on-display at CP+ 2015 show in mid-February. Stay tuned!

6 REASONS THE GH4 SHOULD BE YOUR NEXT CAMERA

If you’re a DSLR shooter, using the Panasonic GH4 is like waking up from a bad dream. The workarounds and compromises you’ve had to endure with DSLRs just melt away.

Here are 6 reasons why you will love the GH4.

1. COMPACT FORM FACTOR

The GH4 does away with the mirror box of traditional SLRs. Using modern technology to drop this dead weight allows Panasonic’s designers to shape the camera according to your comfort, rather than simply to fit the camera’s internal components.

Canon EOS M3 Rumored To Be Announced on Friday 6th with 24MP?

 EOS M3 mirrorless camera is rumored to be announced with 24-megapixel sensor.

This is a low-rated rumor posted on CanonWatch website. They say the mentioned 24-megapixel image sensor could be the information about the upcoming entry-level Rebel T6i DSLR.

Canon will hold a major product announcement next week on February 6th. Along with the EOS M3 mirrorless shooter, the company is expected to announce several new DSLR, lens and PowerShot models. 

Canon EOS M3 Specifications Leaked

A brand new EOS M3 which is expected to feature advanced core specification than the current EOS M and EOS M2 models. See below for the low-rated probability of the upcoming EOS-M3 mirrorless camera.

• 24.2MP sensor
• Dual Pixel CMOS AF III
• Automatic shooting modes
• ISO 100-12,800 range
• 7 fps
• NFC
• Optional EVF

The upcoming mirrorless camera model is said to be a true replacement of Canon’s EOS-M system.  The EOS-M3 is expected to be announced on February 6th and most likely be on-display at CP+ 2015 show in mid-February.

Fujifilm Large Sensor Camera in Development

A new Fujifilm large sensor mirrorless camera is rumored to be in development.

A highly-trusted source on FR is claiming that Fuji has begun the development of a new camera with a bigger image sensor but the release date expected for 2016.

Sony A3100 Mirrorless Camera Coming This Spring

Sony A3100 E-mount mirrorless camera with an APS-C sensor is rumored to be announcd this Spring as an A3000 replacement.

According to latest Sony Rumors, the Alpha-series will meet an entry-level E-mount mirrorless camera with a DSLR-like design in the near future. A new A3100 DSLR-styled APS-C sensored mirrorless shooter is said to replace the current A3000 model.

The rumor says that the Sony A3100 is currently being tested in Shanghai, China and announcement date could be sometime this Spring.

Sony A3100 DSLR-styled Mirrorless Camera To Be Announced This Spring

The competitively priced Sony A3000 offers a 20.1 megapixel APS-C sized Exmor CMOS sensor, a built-in 201,600-dot electronic viewfinder, an ergonomic hand-grip and weighs in at 411 grams including a battery.

The Sony A3000 entry-level E-mount camera has been announced in August 2013 and its launch price was $399.99. Now the low-end mirrorless shooter can be found around $300 at Amazon after several price drops.

Olympus E-M5II Price Leaked, Announcement on February 5th

More Olympus OM-D E-M5II details have been leaked online ahead of the camera’s official announcement, which is expected to take place next week on February 5th.

According to the Japanese source, Digicame-info, the upcoming Olympus E-M5II Micro Four Thirds camera body only price will be 900 £ (around $1,400). More E-M5II images also leaked online as below.

Olympus Hong Kong started to sent out invitiations for a new Olympus OMD product announcement on Thursday February 5th.

Camera accessories for under $50

Camera accessories

Camera, check. Lens, check. Let’s shoot!

Not so fast.

You might have the major items covered, but you’re far from being ready for video production. In addition to the camera and a lens, there are certain items that you need to shoot effectively. The good news is that these items don’t have to break the bank.

Here are 15 essential items for filmmakers under $50.

Mid-range Mirrorless cameras (2015)

One of the most significant developments in digital photography has been the introduction of mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras. By removing the mirror and optical viewfinder, manufacturers are able to make their cameras smaller, without compromising ergonomics, performance and, in most cases, image quality.

Over the past year we’ve seen more growth in the consumer/mid-level mirrorless category than nearly any other camera class. These cameras are a step up from their entry-level counterparts and generally sell for between $500 and $1000 body only, or between $600 and $1100 with a kit lens. The following cameras are included in this roundup:

• Fujifilm X-E2
• Sony a6000
• Sony a5100
• Olympus OM-D E-M10
• Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
• Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7

Since the range in pricing is so great, we believe there are two groups of people who may be considering cameras in this class. One group wants a more compact, secondary camera in addition to their DSLR, something that still offers ample controls. The other is the photographer for whom this will be their only camera - someone who wants DSLR image quality and control without the additional size or weight.

5 reasons to use primes on Panasonic GH4

Prime lenses are awesome. If you don’t know what makes prime lenses so great, you will after this post.

A PRIMER ON PRIMES

A prime is a lens with a single focal length. Unlike a zoom lens, the only way you get closer to or farther from your subject when using a prime lens is by moving the camera itself.

Prime lenses are referred to simply by their focal length. For example, 25mm, 35mm, 50mm, and 85mm are all common focal lengths for prime lenses and is how they are generally referred to as well.

Best lenses for Sony a6000 mirorrless camera

Sony Alpha A6000 is Sony’s latest APS-C mirrorless camera, according to Sony, A6000 has the fastest Auto focus system ever in the world. A6000 is one of the best mirrorless camera released in 2014. Here are several recommended lenses for Sony A6000 mirrorless camera.

Best Prime Portrait lenses for Sony A6000

For portrait photography, the best choice is Sony’s FE lens: Zeiss FE 55mm f/1.8 ZA lens, a price for $998, also the 50mm f/1.8 is another good prime lens for Sony A6000 yet has a very cheap price. And the Sigma 60mm f/2.8 DN E is another great lens for Sony A6000.

SONY FE FULL FRAME E MOUNT LENS LIST

Over the last year Sony has really worked hard on updating it's E mount lens lineup. It's something that they seem to take very serious and if you're an owner of a Sony A7, A7r, or A7s you are very fortunate.

Since there seems to be a new lens every few months I've decided to keep a consolidated list of all available native full frame E mount lenses that I find hoping one day I'll be able to afford and test all of them. :)

I was about to update my metabones adapter to the MK IV, but now, I think that money would be better spent on new glass. We'll see. I'm not fully on board yet with selling all my Canon lenses as Canon will have to compete with Sony landscape shooters sooner or later.

High end compact cameras guide

It’s no secret that smartphones and their increasingly powerful cameras are eating away at the sales of traditional low-end compacts. As a result, camera manufacturers are creating compacts that offer radically different feature sets than their smartphone counterparts. 

Optical zooms with fast glass, the ability to capture in Raw, large sensors (compared to those in smartphones), and even EVFs are finding their way into this class of camera. And while they may lack the dedicated controls of their bulkier enthusiast compact cousins, many of them offer comparable image quality in a sleeker package. 

• Canon PowerShot G7 X
• Canon PowerShot S120
• Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
• Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
• Fujifilm XQ1
• Nikon Coolpix P340
• Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1

Note: We purposely excluded the Nikon Coolpix A, Ricoh GR, Sigma Quattro and Sony RX1R as they will be included in a separate roundup of single focal length compact cameras, to be published in the coming weeks. 

In the following pages, you'll find what we liked and didn't like about each camera, and links to our test scenes and real-world galleries to give you a sense of how it performs in a variety of situations.

Best lenses for Canon EOS 70D

Recommended Canon EOS 70D lenses are categorized below as standard prime lenses, standard zoom lenses, ultra wide-angle lenses, wide-angle prime lenses, wide-angle zoom lenses, telephoto zoom, prime and super telephoto lenses and macro lenses. Here are the best Canon EOS 70D lenses to choose for.

Canon EOS 70D is an APS-C camera with a brand-new 20.2MP “Dual Pixel CMOS AF” sensor and features 19-point AF module from the EOS 7D for viewfinder shooting, touchscreen control via its fully articulated 3¨ LCD, and built-in Wi-Fi. 

The new Canon EOS 70D digital SLR camera body only price is $999.00. 

Sony A7II Sensor Review and Test Results

DxOMark published their sensor review and test results for the Sony Alpha A7 II full-frame mirrorless camera which is currently priced for$1,700 at Amazon.

Sony A7II sensor review shows the camera scored a point of 90 and ranks in joint 11th place on the DxOMark database alongside the original A7 model also with 90 points.

As expected the scores for Colour, Dynamic Range and ISO are predictably similar with both models offering great image quality.

Sony A7II vs A7R vs A7S Comparison

From DxOMark conclusion:

Improvements to build quality and handling alongside the addition of a new sensor shift image stabilisation system make the new Sony A7II an even more appealing prospect to both serious amateur and professional photographers. Packing essentially the same 24.2Mp full frame sensor there’s no discernable improvement in image quality over its predecessor the Sony A7, but it still remains one of the best scoring sensors on our database ranking in 11th place overall.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 Preview

After several iterations, Panasonic’s GF compact mirrorless camera line has gradually settled into a comfortable position in the market: providing mass market point-and-shoot appeal while giving photographers the option to fully control settings should the need arise. The latest camera in the series, the DMC-GF7, continues this trend. It’s built around the same 16MP sensor as other recent Panasonics including the GX7, GM1, and GM5, so we expect the image quality to be on par with those cameras.

Where the GF7 diverges from recent GF-series bodies is style. It eschews the rounded, plastic edges that have defined recent GF cameras and instead takes more traditional design cues from Panasonic’s minuscule GM-series cameras. Panasonic explains that while the GM1 has proven popular, a lot of people "just wanted a little bit more camera to hold on to". The result is a body roughly 20% larger than the GM1, but with the same basic control layout and internals.

Photographer's Guide to the Panasonic Lumix LX100: Getting the Most from Panasonic's Advanced Compact Camera

With the release of this guide book for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 camera, White Knight Press has provided users with a complete guide to all operations of this advanced compact camera. Using a tutorial-like approach, the book provides guidance to beginning and intermediate photographers about how to accomplish things with the LX100, with tips about when and why to use the camera’s many controls, menus options, and other features. The book provides details about the camera’s controls for autofocus, manual focus, aperture, shutter speed, exposure compensation, white balance, and ISO sensitivity, as well as many other settings. The book also provides details about the camera’s numerous options for playback, setup, and customizing the operation of the various buttons and other controls. 

Is H.265 coming to the A7s to allow internal 4K recording?

A visitor of the CES show shared  the following info:

Speaking to Sony rep at CES, he indicated H.265 may be coming to A7x platform. In theory, this could allow A7S to output 4K (H.265) to the SD card due to the lower bitrate possibility. Would eliminate the requirement for external HDMI recorder for 4K, as long as you are OK with the H.265 compression.

The Samsung NX1 uses the H.265 codec for 4K recording. But I really don’t know if Sony will do this. There may be overheating issue when recording 4K on the A7s. But if Sony would find a way to add internal 4K recording I would certainly be happy!

via sonyalpharumors

Alleged Canon EOS Rebel 750D Spec List

A spec list we were given has the upper end Rebel split into two different cameras, a 750D and a 760D. The North American naming was not given for the cameras. We expect an announcement for a new Rebel(s) to come in the next  few weeks.

The biggest thing I notice in this specification list is the 24.2mp image sensor. It has been assumed by most that any new Rebel would have the 20.2mp sensor from the EOS 70D.

Canon Rebel 750D/760D Specifications

• Full HD movies, MP4 format, HDR movie, automatic shooting modes (EOS 750D )
• 24.2MP sensor and Canon’s DIGIC 6 image processor
• ISO 100-12,800 range
• Flicker Detection technology
• Five frames per second continuous shooting mode
• 19 cross-type AF point system
• Hybrid CMOS AF III
• Rear Quick Control Dial (EOS 760D )
• Creative movie modes (EOS 760D )
• Wi-Fi and NFC

This information comes from an unknown source and I’m hoping for some clarification on the model split if it is indeed true. There doesn’t seem to be a lot of difference between the 2 models. Please notice the [CR1] rating on this post, and treat it accordingly.

via CR

Entry-Level Mirrorless Cameras, 2014 edition

Entry-level mirrorless cameras provide a nice middle ground between fixed-lens point-and-shoots and lower-end DSLRs. It's an ever-growing category with options for photographers of varying skill level and intentions. The common factors in this class are the huge step up in image quality over most compacts and smartphone cameras and the friendly interfaces.

The story of the entry-level mirrorless category is a tale of sensor sizes. Sony, Fujifilm and Samsung's NX3000 use APS-C-sized sensors. Nikon's 1-series, and the Samsung NX Mini use a 1"-type sensor that's considerably larger than that of most enthusiast compacts. It's the increase in sensor size that makes much of the image quality benefits of these cameras possible - larger sensors are able to gather more light and generally produce less-noisy and higher dynamic range images. Pentax's tiny QS1 is an outlier - it has a 1/1.7"-type sensor, as found in many advanced point-and-shoots.
Sensor size is not the only thing that matters though; for many, connectivity is king when considering an entry-level mirrorless camera. The majority of the cameras here can be used in conjunction with a smartphone, to share instantly with the world. Some do it better than others, and some don't do it at all.
Another important factor to consider when purchasing an entry-level mirrorless camera is the quality of the kit lens included. A fast kit lens (smaller F-number), with a wider range of focal lengths will do the camera you choose more justice than a slower lens, or one with a lesser zoom range. This is true regardless of the size of the camera’s sensor. Here are the cameras we've identified current entry-level mirrorless models:

• Fujifilm X-M1
• Fujifilm X-A1
• Sony a3000
• Samsung NX3000
• Samsung NX Mini
• Pentax Q-S1
• Nikon 1 S2
• Nikon 1 J4
• Olympus Pen E-PL7
• Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1