Canon Sends Alert On EOS R5 Overheating Issues

Learn why the EOS R5 has no fan and how shooting video could generate significant heat

By Terry Sullivan

Earlier today, Canon sent out a media alert regarding worries of overheating issues during video recording on the Canon EOS R5 and EOS R6 mirrorless cameras. The statement focused more on the EOS R5, since that’s the model that can record in 8K video resolution as well as high frame rates using the width of the full-frame sensor at high bit rates. It’s... Read more

Canon Unveils Full-Frame EOS R5 And R6 Mirrorless Cameras, New RF Lenses And More

In addition, Canon announced two new teleconverters and a professional inkjet printer

By Terry Sullivan

Canon’s new products include the Canon EOS R5 full-frame mirrorless camera (top left) Earlier this year, Canon announced that it was in the process of developing a new flagship camera, the EOS R5 for its EOS R series system. Today, it made good on that promise, while also expanding other parts of the system: Canon has announced the next two models... Read more

Sony Introduces New Ultra Wide 12-24mm Zoom Lens

The new pricey E-mount G Master series lens is a potentially groundbreaking zoom for its full-frame mirrorless system

By Terry Sullivan

Sony’s new 12-24mm F2.8 GM zoom lens Today, Sony has unveiled a potentially groundbreaking new zoom lens, the Sony 12-24mm F2.8 GM, a large-aperture ultra-wide zoom lens for Sony’s full-frame mirrorless cameras. The new E-mount zoom is a G Master series lens—its 11th G Master lens in the series and fourth G Master zoom with a constant F2.8... Read more

Fujifilm Introduces GF 30mm F3.5 R WR Wide-Angle Lens

The prime is designed for Fujifilm’s GFX medium-format system

By Staff

Fujifilm’s new FUJINON GF30mmF3.5 R WR Lens Fujifilm has announced a new wide-angle lens for its GFX medium-format system: The new GF 30mm F3.5 R WR lens has a focal-length equivalent of 24mm (35mm film format). The prime will ship in late July or early August and cost $1699. The optical design of the lens consists of 13 elements in 10 groups,... Read more

Out Of The Picture: Olympus To Exit Camera Business

After decades in the camera industry, Olympus will spin off imaging division to Japan Industrial Partners

By Terry Sullivan

Earlier today, Olympus, which for decades has manufactured high-end professional digital camera systems as well as consumer-level point-and-shoots, announced that it is leaving the digital imaging business. According to The Verge, Olympus has signed a memorandum of understanding that it will sell off its imaging division to Japan Industrial Partners... Read more

Panasonic Introduces Compact Lumix G100 For Vlogging

A new compact mirrorless camera targeted at video content creators

By Terry Sullivan

Panasonic’s new Lumix G100 Today, Panasonic announced a new mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera, the Lumix G100, which is targeted at vloggers and video content creators. In many ways, it’s a camera that appears to be designed to compete directly with the Sony ZV-1, which was announced last month. Panasonic says the new Lumix G100 will include... Read more

Sigma Introduces F5-6.3 100-400mm Telephoto Zoom, Teleconverters And More

Company also announces a USB dock and three lenses that are now available in L-Mount formats

By Staff

Today, Sigma introduced several new lenses and accessories: The most notable announcement is the introduction of the Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary telephoto zoom lens. Marketed as a companion lens to two previously released full-frame mirrorless zooms—the 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art and 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art—Sigma says the 100-400mm F5-6.3... Read more

Libec’s Versatile Accessories For Photographers And Content Creators

The company offers monopods, tripods and bags to fit your workflow

By Staff

Libec has been producing a variety of accessories in the camera and video worlds for quite a while. The company recently refreshed several product lines. Here are some of the new models: Libec Monopod and Monopod Kit The new TH-M series monopod is available in two configurations—Libec TH-M Professional Video Monopod, specifically designed for free-stand... Read more

Adobe Updates Creative Cloud Video, Audio And Multimedia Apps

Updates include integrating Adobe Stock audio in Premiere Pro and an improved Roto Brush in After Effects

By Terry Sullivan

Adobe’s new updates to its video, audio and multimedia apps include improvements to the Roto Brush in After Effects. Earlier today, Adobe introduced updates to the Adobe Creative Cloud, which include several new exciting features to Adobe’s video, audio and multimedia apps. One potentially powerful new feature that could save... Read more

Tamron Launches All-In-One 28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Zoom Lens For Sony E-Mount

The new versatile superzoom lens is designed for Sony full-frame mirrorless cameras

By Staff

Tamron’s new 28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD all-in-one zoom lens (Model A071) Tamron has just announced a new superzoom lens, Tamron’s 28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD (Model A071), which is an all-in-one zoom for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras. The lens, which Tamron says is the first F2.8 all-in-one zoom lens for full-frame mirrorless... Read more