Like many other photographers I’ve tried numerous brands and designs. I don’t have an enormous amount of gear, but with a 70-200mm, a 100mm macro and a 17-50mm, along with a speedlite, filters, cables, diffuser and batteries my on the road kit begins to add up, both in terms of weight and required accessibility. After all, if we can’t easily access our gear then we’re inclined … [Read more...]
Canon unveil the future of imaging
Canon have unveiled a wide range of new products and concept imaging technologies which will shape the future of imaging for consumer, professional, business, and healthcare environments at Canon EXPO 2010 in Paris. Building on a history of continuous innovation and re-affirming its goal to develop products recognised as number one in their categories, Canon will be … [Read more...]
Weekly Poll: Canon Wins (Just)
In last week's poll we asked what type of camera you own. From the first hour it was impossible to separate Canon and Nikon and in many ways it was a two horse race. This wasn't an attempt to settle the whole Nikon / Canon debate, but a way of showing just how close the leaders are in the market. I thought the other manufactures would have scored higher in the popularity … [Read more...]
Canon 7D Firmware Update
Canon have released a firmware upgrade to their 7D professional camera range. Firmware Version 1.2.1 incorporates a number of improvements and fixes. The firmware extends the timing at which the high temperature warning indicator is displayed and the timing of automatic shut down of the camera due to a rise in internal temperature during Live View or EOS Movie functions. It … [Read more...]
EOS Plugin for Final Cut on the way
High Definition video has now made its way from the high end cameras to many domestic digital SLR cameras. We recently covered a number of tips on making the most of HD video via your DSLR but Canon are about to make Final Cut users very happy with the release of an EOS plugin. The Final Cut Plugin will enable quicker and easier editing of video created on an EOS digital … [Read more...]