iTWire Friday, 09 July 2021 12:17 Canon Australia rolls out firmware updates to boost camera performance
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The new firmware updates, Canon Australia says, will give richer colour and quality, simplify video workflows, and introduce compatibility with new zoom lenses for EOS cameras.
The EOS R5, EOS R6 (firmware v1.4), and EOS-1D X Mark III (firmware v.1.5), claims Canon Australia, make each camera a powerhouse for professional video capture.
According to Canon Australia, the new firmware update brings the requested Canon Log 3 (C-Log 3) to the EOS R6 and EOS-1D X Mark III, a feature which is currently available on the EOS R5. Canon’s Log 3 expands the range and offers more colour space options to achieve rich, high-quality video that mirrors Hollywood standard cinema cameras.
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Canon EOS M50 Mark II review
April 22, 2021
Features:
+ Eye AF
- No sensor-based image stabilisation
Price as Reviewed:£589.99 (body only)
A quick glance at the specification shows little difference between the Canon EOS M50 Mark II and its predecessor. Richard Sibley looks at it from a photographerâs perspective
Canon EOS M50 Mark II at a glance:
£589.99 body only
24.1MP APS-C sensor
4K video
Letâs save a lot of your reading time by getting this out the way early on; if you already own the Canon EOS M50, then the new Mark II version isnât worth the upgrade. With the new version of the camera priced at £590 body only, there is a chance you may be able to sell the original camera for a fair price and pay a small difference for the upgraded features, but there really wonât be a real advantage for the majority of users. Iâll add a slight caveat to that which is that if you create video for TikTok or Instagram Reels, the addition of vertical
Best second-hand cameras and lenses
April 6, 2021
Buying a new camera or lens is always exciting as it opens up a wealth of novel shooting opportunities, but the kit doesn’t have to be brand-new to get that special thrill. A second-hand acquisition can work just as well, even if it means you don’t get the kick of breaking the seal on the box.
It’s the new-to-youness that really creates the buzz and sets the creative wheels in motion as you explore the fresh opportunities that your latest purchase enables. One of the key reasons for buying kit second-hand is that it can save you a fortune.