Godox TT350S flash for Sony now in stock; Nikon/Canon versions on the way

Godox's compact, radio-enabled TTL flash, the TT350S, is now available. The small-form-factor device takes just two AA batteries and is designed for use with mirrorless cameras. It also works as a portable off-camera flash, thanks to an integrated 2.4GHz wireless receiver compatible with Godox's X1 triggering system, or it can act as an on-camera master/commander for the same.

Though the Godox TT350S is designed for use with Sony α series cameras, a Godox TT350N for Nikon is in the works, as well as a Godox TT350C for Canon. At the time of writing, the Sony version is on sale, priced about $85 on eBay. It is also sold by Adorama as the Flashpoint Zoom-Mini TTL R2 for the same price, with the Nikon and Canon versions available to pre-order.

For more information, see our original announcement article or visit the manufacturer's web site.

Source: Godox TT350S flash for Sony now in stock; Nikon/Canon versions on the way

Canon EOS M6: a mirrorless EOS 77D

Full HD video with similar specs to the new DSLRs announced, DSLR-like dials and control, and better usability for those after things like exposure compensation adjustments are features of the new EOS M6.

Designed, as Canon indicates, "with the advanced enthusiast photographer in mind", the latest addition to its EOS M series, the Canon EOS M6 features an in-camera five-axis digital image stabilization to help reduce camera shake when shooting videos. When shooting with a compatible lens featuring IS the EOS M6 will leverage both the optical IS in the lens as well as the in-camera digital IS through a Combination IS system, to help deliver tremendously smooth videos.

Featuring a three-inch touch screen that tilts approximately 180 degrees up and 45 degrees down for easy use when surfing the menus, composing an image, viewing images and videos or even taking a selfie, the camera accepts, as an option, a high performance External Electronic View Finder – the EVF-DC2, with approximately 2.36 million dots.The optional Electronic View Finder EVF-DC2 is both smaller and lighter than the previous model.

"The new Canon EOS M6 Camera and optional EVF-DC2 are ideal for expert and advanced amateur photographers looking for an easy, take-anywhere camera as well as a great choice for passionate image creators wanting to step-up to produce high-quality images and videos that are easily shareable," said Yuichi Ishizuka, president and COO, Canon U.S.A., Inc. "It is with great passion that Canon continues to deliver variety to image makers across all skill levels and professional needs."

As mentioned above, the design of buttons and dials has been improved from the previous model with separate controls on top of the camera body for mode and exposure compensation plus the controller wheel on the back to cycle through menus and additional in-camera features professional photographers are used to accessing.

Connectivity is very important to today's photographers and the EOS M6 delivers built-in Wi-Fi, NFC and Bluetooth capability that can maintain a smooth constant connection with compatible smartphones or tablets when using the Canon Camera Connect App.

Compatible with EF, EF-S (using an adapter) and EF-M Lenses and select EOS system accessories, the EOS M6 is scheduled to be available in both black and silver in April 2017, for an estimated retail price of $779.99 for the body only. It will also be sold as part of body-and-lens kits with EF-M 15-45mm/F3.5-6.3 IS STM zoom kit lens with an estimated retail price of $899.99, and with the EF-M 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM lens for an estimated retail price of $1,279.99.

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Canon’s EOS M6 Is Its Newest Mirrorless Camera

Canon has unveiled a brand new mirrorless camera with the successor to the popular EOS M5, the new M6, although it misses out on a few features.

The most apparent feature lacking here is the absence of a viewfinder, something which the M5 used to have. The M6 also doesn't shoot 4K video. However, not many people should mind that given Canon's significantly-higher focus on still images.

Where it does lack, the M6 more than makes up for. What it has is a 24.2-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, ISO range between 100 and 25600, Dual Pixel CMOS AF for faster phase-detection autofocusing, and the DIGIC 7 image processor.

Continuous shooting mode goes all the way to 7fps (or 9 with AF lock), while videos of up to 1080p resolution can be shot at 60 frames per second.

The EOS M6 also supports 5-axis image stabilization.

Canon is announcing an upgraded 2.36-million dot EVF-DC2 viewfinder accessory for the M6, costing $250. Those preferring a nostalgic touch will appreciate its retro styling and a combination of 5 dials to tinker settings through.

Connectivity options are rather well-covered with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and NFC. A dedicated app on Android and iOS allows you to control the camera remotely. Battery is said to last through an impressive 295 shots.

The M6 is lighter than the M5, and comes with a 3-inch touchscreen which can tilt by up to 180-degrees and down by 45-degrees. You can't use it for self-portraits if you have the EVF accessory attached though.

The EOS M6 will retail come April for $780 (body only), $900 for body + a 15-45mm f3.5-6.3 lens or $1280 for body + 18-150mm f3.5-6.3 lens.

Source: Canon's EOS M6 Is Its Newest Mirrorless Camera

Canon launches EOS Rebel T7i, 77D and M6 cameras with drastic refresh to entry level

Last Updated: FEB 15, 2017

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Canon has drastically upgraded its entry level DSLR and launched a mid-range and mirrorless camera at a launch yesterday. The three new cameras announced include -- the EOS Rebel T7i and the EOS 77D and the EOS M6 -- and mark thirty years to the launch of company's EOS camera systems.

The company also announced an 18-55mm IS STM lens that is 20 per cent smaller than the previous version, but has a one stop higher minimum aperture rated f/4-5.6 and a wireless remote control that works using Bluetooth, which unlike IR-based remote can be used from anywhere within 5 meters of the camera.

Also Read: Canon 5D Mark IV review: Big, bulky and the best

Canon EOS Rebel T7i, given the Rebel brand, is an entry level successor to the T5i which sells as EOS 1300D in several other markets. The Rebel T7i (which may be called the EOS 1500D) upgrades to a 24.2-megapixel CMOS sensor, similar in number to its rival Nikon's present entry level offering the D3200 and the D3300. The new sensor comes from Canon's advanced models and deploys Dual Pixel CMOS auto focus that the company says is faster and more accurate than the previous one. It also deploys 45 focus points, and they all are, surprisingly, cross-type.

Canon ESO 77D also uses a similar 24.2-megapixels sensor, but with 7650-pixel RGB+IR metering together with the 45 cross-type focus points will allow better focus locking in low light situations, particularly in videos. It also has anti-flicker shooting mode to combat usual room lighting.

Both the cameras are upgraded to the DIGIC 7 Image Processor that can handle ISO range of 100-25600, enable recording of HDR movies and time-lapse videos and continuous Shooting at up to 6 frames per second.

The Rebel T7i and the 77D come with a 3-inch pull out touch screen display that can also be rotated at 180 degrees. They come with Wi-Fi, and NFC for smartphone connectivity and wireless data transfer, and Bluetooth which allows compatibility with the new remote control.

Also Read: With Sony's new camera sensor it's easy to record super slow motion fighting scenes on phones

While Nikon recently killed its mirrorless range of cameras due to a technical glitch it uncovered in the testing phase, we see Canon refreshing its lineup with the EOS M6. The EOS M6 also has a 24.2-megapixel CMOS sensor with Dual Pixel AF and DIGIC 7 Image, it comes with a more robust in camera 5-axis image stabilization and a faster 7.0 frames per second shooting (up to 9.0 fps with AF Lock) advantages that are inherent to a mirrorless camera over DSLRs.

The Canon EOS M6 also comes with a pull out touch screen display, with same connectivity features. But  comes with an electronic viewfinder (instead of optical on DSLRs). All EF1, EF-S1 and EF-M lenses are compatible with EOS M6.All the three cameras support Full HD video recording at 60p.

Also Read: Nikon cancels DL cameras, suffers extraordinary losses

The entry level Canon EOS Rebel T7i has an MSRP of $749 (about Rs 50,000) while the EOS 77D is priced at $899 (about Rs 60,000) and the mirrorless EOS M6 is priced at $779 (about Rs 52,000). All the prices are for body only, though the cameras come in at least two separate kits -- a usual 18-55mm lens, a Zoom lens or a wide angle lens.

Canon's new 18-55mm lens will have an estimated retail price of $249.99 (about Rs 16,700) and the Bluetooth remote controller BR-E1 will sell for $50 (about Rs 3,400). You can get your hands on one of these products not before April, and there is no timeline yet as to when they will make to other countries outside the US.

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Source: Canon launches EOS Rebel T7i, 77D and M6 cameras with drastic refresh to entry level

Hasselblad X1D + XCD 90/3.2 Aperture Series: Mosaic Detail

This far-distance subject is one of the most demanding of any I know, because it is planar (flat) and with very fine detail. Any lens deviation such as symmetry or field curvature pops out instantly as a flaw.

This series from f/3.2 through f/16 demonstrates the awesome imaging power of the Hasselblad XCD 90mm f/3.2 at far distance.

In my review of the Hasselblad XCD 90mm f/3.2 in the Medium Format section:

Hasselblad X1D + 90mm f/3.2 Aperture Series: Mosaic

Includes images from f/3.2 to f/16 at up to full resolution.

f3.2 @ 1/80 sec, ISO 100; 2017-02-13 17:19:33Hasselblad X1D + Hasselblad XCD 90mm f/3.2

Source: Hasselblad X1D + XCD 90/3.2 Aperture Series: Mosaic Detail

Canon EOS M5 tutorial and user guide video

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At a glance:

24.2MP APS-C CMOS Sensor

DIGIC 7 Image Processor

2.36m-Dot EVF, Touch and Drag AF Control

3.2″ 1.62m-Dot Tilting Touchscreen LCD

Full HD 1080p Video Recording at 60 fps

Built-In Wi-Fi with NFC, Bluetooth Smart

Dual Pixel CMOS AF

Up to 9 fps Shooting and ISO 25600

Digital IS 5-Axis Image Stabilization

Tony & Chelsea Northrup posted a video 1-hour tutorial and user guide about the Canon EOS M5, Canon's most feature-rich mirrorless camera so far. If you want to know about the EOS M5 and are too lazy (or occupied) to read the manual, then this may the resource to answer all your questions.

Index to the video:

0:20 What I Don't Cover1:09 Battery and Lens Set Up3:38 Memory Cards5:18 Ports6:32 Taking a Picture8:38 Reviewing a Picture10:35 Brightness11:00 Diopter12:03 Aperture Priority http://sdp.io/FStop16:48 Shutter Priority http://sdp.io/settings19:37 Manual Mode http://sdp.io/GoManual23:26 Bulb Mode http://sdp.io/filter24:51 Shutter Modes26:23 Self-Timer28:23 Focusing Modes http://sdp.io/focus30:48 Touch & Drag AF32:06 Manual Focus33:15 Focus Peaking34:48 AF + MF35:32 Back-button Focus http://sdp.io/YBB37:58 Changing ISO http://sdp.io/ISO39:20 Exposure Compensation http://sdp.io/EC40:46 Bracketing42:59 Raw http://sdp.io/RawvJPG45:03 Metering Modes45:48 Flash46:51 Flash Exposure Compensation47:37 White Balance48:12 Video48:35 Manual Video49:01 Interval Timer (http://sdp.io/6DTimer)49:27 Mirror Lockup49:37 Wi-Fi53:09 Formatting a Memory Card (http://sdp.io/photorec)55:25 Disabling the Beep55:49 Copyright56:32 My Menu57:26 Saving Power5 8:41 Firmware Updates59:08 Adapting Canon Lenses1:00:15 Adapting Non-Canon Lenses1:01:05 Accessories and Gear Recommendations

Btw, do you know the EOS M6 will be announced this week?

Source: Canon EOS M5 tutorial and user guide video

Canon EOS M5 "Real World Review"

The Canon EOS M5 Mirrorless Camera is the first mirrorless camera from Canon that actually has a chance. The design, the functionality and the fact that it has the same sensor as the Canon EOS 80D, makes it a worthy option for beginners and some pros.

If you're a first time camera buyer who wants something small and light–yet affordable and powerful–this may be a good option for you. If you're a pro, this won't replace your higher-end DSLR, but it will give you a smaller option to take with you when you don't want to lug around something larger.

I loved the dual-pixel AF, the touch AF that allowed me to slide my finger across the screen to move the focus points, as well as the EVF. Watch the video to see the full "Real World Review".

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Source: Canon EOS M5 "Real World Review"