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Sony 8K Mirrorless Camera Rumored to Arrive in Q1 of 2021

Sony is rumored to announce a flagship 8K Mirrorless Camera to compete with the upcoming Canon EOS-R1 model.

This will be a new, top of the line and very expensive pro mirrorless camera with 8K video recording. The full frame 8K E-mount mirrorless camera is expected to arrive in early 2021 just before the Tokyo Olympics 2021 in Summer. Name is not clear yet but the Sony A9x is the talks.

According to latest rumors, the US price for this camera will be $5,999. Below are rumored specs of Sony 8K Flagship E-mount mirrorless camera: Continue reading “Sony 8K Mirrorless Camera Rumored to Arrive in Q1 of 2021”

CAPA: Canon EOS R5 is the Best Selling Camera

The Japanese website CAPA Camera announced the top-selling camera rankings for the first half of September 2020. The Canon EOS R5 wins the NO. 1 best selling camera while the Canon EOS R6 gets the 2nd position.

Top 10 brand new digital camera sales ranking from September 1st to September 15th, 2020:

No. 1: Canon EOS R5 Body

No. 2: Canon EOS R6 Body

No. 3: Sony a7 III body

No. 4: Sony A7R IV Body

No. 5: Canon EOS R6 w/ RF24-105 IS STM
(Body + RF24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM)

No. 6: Sony A6400 Double Zoom Lens Kit
(Body + E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS + E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS)

No. 7: Sony A7 III lens Kit
(Body + FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS)

No. 8: Nikon Z 50 Double Zoom Kit
(Body ＋ NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f / 3.5-6.3 VR ＋ NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f / 4.5-6.3 VR)

No. 9: Nikon Z5 24-50mm Lens Kit
(Body + NIKKOR Z 24-50mm f / 4-6.3)

No. 10: Canon EOS-1D X Mark III Body“

Fujifilm X-S10 to be Announced on October 16th

Fujifilm has registered a new camera code “FF200001” and looks like this new camera will be named Fujifilm X-S10. It will be a new mid-range APS-C x-mount mirrorless camera and expected to be announced on October 16th.

The Fujifilm X-S10 will be an APS-C mirrorless interchangeable lens camera and feature with IBIS.

The mid-range segmentation means that the X-S10 will be placed into the X-T30 and X-E3 segment. This means it won’t be crazy-cheap like a X-T200, but also not as expensive as the Fujifilm X-T4.

Sony a7 IV & New Flagship Camera Rumored for 2021

Besides the newly announced Sony a7S III and Sony a7C, Sony is planning to announce two new full frame E-mount mirrorless cameras in 2021.

One of the rumored mode is the highly=anticipated Sony a7 IV (announcement probably in Q3 of 2021), the other could be a new flagship full frame E-mount mirrorless camera sitting above the current Sony a9 II (announcement probably in Q1 of 2021).

Check out the rumored specifications of these two upcoming Sony mirrorless cameras. Continue reading “Sony a7 IV & New Flagship Camera Rumored for 2021”

Canon Unveils the Full Production Version of the EOS Webcam Utility Software for Windows

Canon unveils the full production version of the EOS Webcam Utility software for Windows. The full production version expands to include additional compatible EOS Interchangeable Lens Cameras (ILC) such as the new EOS R5 and EOS R6. cameras.

The EOS Webcam Utility software is a free to download software that allows users to connect their compatible Canon DSLR and PowerShot camera to a Mac or PC computer, where it will be recognised as a USB webcam. Eliminating the need for additional equipment, the EOS Web Utility Software will enable users to replace their existing webcam and experience high-quality virtual meetings and video conferencing through their Canon camera.

New Canon Deals : Save up to $200 on RF Mount Lenses Continue reading “Canon Unveils the Full Production Version of the EOS Webcam Utility Software for Windows”

New Canon Deals : Save up to $200 on RF Mount Lenses

Canon USA has released a new instant rebate program on RF mount lenses. With these new deals you can save up to $200 on select RF lenses until September 30, 2020.

Below are the detailed savings and direct links to the major US stores: Continue reading “New Canon Deals : Save up to $200 on RF Mount Lenses”

Fujifilm X Webcam Software Version 2.0

Fujifilm has released the new X Webcam software version 2.0, which is available for both macOS and Windows users.

The software update Ver.2.0 incorporates the following issue: Continue reading “Fujifilm X Webcam Software Version 2.0”

New Fujifilm Firmware Released : X-T4, X-T3, X-T2, X-T1, X-H1, X-Pro3, X-Pro2, X-Pro1, X-E3, X-T20 & X-T30

Fujifilm has released the new firmware updates for X-T4, X-T3, X-T2, X-T1, X-H1, X-Pro3, X-Pro2, X-Pro1, X-E3, X-T20 & X-T30 cameras.

This firmware is mainly improves support for the Fujinon XF50mmF1.0 R WR lens (Amazon, B&H, Adorama).

This latest update enhances the lens’ AF speed and enables Color Shading Correction to mitigate subtle color casts when images are made at the lens’ maximum F1.0 aperture. Please note that the lens must be connected to a supported X Series camera body for the firmware enhancements to take effect.

Supported X Series Models for Enhanced AF speed: X-T2 / X-T3 / X-T4 / X-Pro2 / X-Pro3 / X-H1 / X-E3 / X-T20 / X-T30
Supported X Series Models for Color Shading Correction:X-T2 / X-T3 / X-Pro2 / X-Pro3 / X-H1 / X-E3 / X-T20 / X-T30. Continue reading “New Fujifilm Firmware Released : X-T4, X-T3, X-T2, X-T1, X-H1, X-Pro3, X-Pro2, X-Pro1, X-E3, X-T20 & X-T30”

Atomos Enable 4K60p RAW over HDMI from Sony a7S III with Ninja V Free Firmware Update

Atomos released the new Ninja V Firmware AtomosOS V10.54 to enable RAW recording at up to 4Kp60 via HDMI from Sony a7S III mirrorless camera to the Ninja V HDR monitor-recorder.

Atomos Ninja V 5″ 4K HDMI Recording Monitor: $599 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Check out the Sony a7S III reviews and tests. Best Lenses for Sony a7S III Camera | Best Memory Cards for Sony a7S III

Pre-order links:

Sony a7S III body: $3,498 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Sony 160GB CFexpress Type A TOUGH Memory Card: $398 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Sony MRW-G2 CFexpress Type A/SD Memory Card Reader: $118 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama. Continue reading “Atomos Enable 4K60p RAW over HDMI from Sony a7S III with Ninja V Free Firmware Update”

Firmware Development for RAW Video Data Output for E-M1X and E-M1 III

Olympus is pleased to announce development for firmware that enables output of RAW video data from the Olympus OM-D E-M1X and Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III mirrorless cameras to the ATOMOS NINJA V HDR monitor recorder. Data will be recorded to the ATOMOS NINJA V as Apple ProRes RAW for flexible image editing. This lends greater flexibility to professional video production post-processing tasks, such as adjusting exposure and color grading recorded footage. The firmware is being developed in collaboration with ATOMOS and is scheduled for release in Winter 2020. Continue reading “Firmware Development for RAW Video Data Output for E-M1X and E-M1 III”