Category: canon

Canon hit by possible ransomware attack with 10TB of data stolen

[ad_1] Its systems were reportedly seized by Maze, a group that exfiltrates data before encrypting and locking off systems. Bleeping Computer obtained a partial screenshot of the purported ransom note sent to Canon, and said that Maze confirmed that it had stolen “10 terabytes of data, private databases, etc.” as part of the attack. By […]

Canon unveils its flagship 45-megapixel EOS R5 mirrorless camera

[ad_1] With smaller pixels, it probably won’t fare as well in low-light as the EOS R6, also unveiled today. The ISO range runs from 100-51,200 and is expandable to ISO 102,400. As for autofocus, the new Dual Pixel CMOS AF II has 100 percent coverage with 1,053 AF areas. It combines a high-speed sensor readout […]

Watch Rocket Lab launch a Canon satellite into space at 5:19PM ET

[ad_1] Public fireworks shows may be in short supply this weekend due to the pandemic, but Rocket Lab is ready to fill the gap. It’s planning to launch its 13th mission, “Pics Or It Didn’t Happen,” from a complex on New Zealand’s Mahia Peninsula at 5:19PM Eastern with a livestream (below) available 15 minutes before […]

Canon confirms that it’s 8K EOS R5 camera is not ‘a fantasy’

[ad_1] Canon confirmed that the EOS R5 would shoot 8K video at 30 fps using the full (not cropped) sensor, beating any other mirrorless camera in terms of resolution and depth of field. It added a bit more detail too, saying that “in all 8K modes the EOS R5 will support Canon’s renowned Dual Pixel […]

How to buy a compact camera in 2020

[ad_1] Fixed-lens compact cameras Why get a camera with a fixed lens when you could have a zoom that covers a wide range of focal lengths? The main reason is that lens (called a prime lens) has better optics than a zoom, so you’ll get sharper shots with minimal distortion. It also tends to be […]

How to buy a mirrorless camera lens in 2020

[ad_1] What are you shooting? Your camera likely came with a cheap kit lens, probably a zoom in the 24-70mm (35mm equivalent) range. However, most kit lenses are useless in low light and have mediocre image and build quality. So you should strongly consider supplementing it with at least one or two additional lenses. What […]

How to buy a mirrorless camera in 2020

[ad_1] Because of that, there are a lot of new models to talk about since we ran our last guide in 2019. Nikon, Canon, Fujifilm and Panasonic are chasing Sony in the full-frame and APS-C mirrorless markets, while Olympus is the lone holdout building only Micro Four Thirds cameras. Meanwhile, Sony isn’t resting on its […]

Canon’s EOS Rebel T8i reaffirms its commitment to DSLRs

[ad_1] It still features 45 cross-type autofocus points for optical viewfinder shooting, but now supports face-detect autofocus in that mode. If you go to live view, you can shoot at 7.5 fps using Canon’s accurate Dual Pixel AF system. On the video side, it can handle 4K video at up to 24p, but only using […]

Canon’s powerhouse EOS R5 will be its first mirrorless camera with 8K video

[ad_1] All that will be possible thanks to a “newly developed CMOS sensor,” Canon said. That will also open up faster shooting speeds, letting you capture bursts at 12 fps with the mechanical shutter and 20 fps using the silent electronic shutter. That will “facilitate shooting of athletes at sporting events and other fast-moving subjects,” […]

Canon’s Robotic Camera System controls multiple DSLRs from afar

[ad_1] There’s one main problem: right now, you’ll need either an EOS 1D X Mark II or Mark III to take advantage of this. You can forget about slotting in a mirrorless model with a kit lens, at least for now. You’ll also need a compatible lens from the high-end L-series family, such as the […]