Canon EOS R5 Video Spec First Impressions by DpreviewTV and CameraLabs

Today Canon released some more R5 specs (Summary via CanonWatch):

  • 8K RAW internal video recording up to 29.97 fps
  • 8K internal video recording up to 29.97 fps in 4:2:2 10-bit Canon Log (H.265)/4:2:2 10-bit HDR PQ (H.265).
  • 4K internal video recording up to 119.88 fps in 4:2:2 10-bit Canon Log (H.265)/4:2:2 10-bit HDR PQ (H.265). 4K external recording is also available up to 59.94 fps.
  • No crop 8K and 4K video capture using the full-width of the sensor.*
  • Dual Pixel CMOS AF available in all 8K and 4K recording modes.
  • Canon Log available in 8K and 4K internal recording modes.
  • A Canon first, the EOS R5 will feature 5-axis In-Body Image Stabilization, which works in conjunction with Optical IS equipped with many of the RF and EF lenses.
  • Dual-card slots: 1x CFexpress and 1x SD UHS-II.

Here are the first impression reports from youtubers:

Is Canon really going to launch two new EOS-M bodies in 2020?

I still wonder why in a declining market Canon insists on the EOS-M system. They should simply make APS-C EOS-R bodies to keep costs down. But hey, the marketing and manager world often does work with a logic I cannot comprehend :)

CanonWatch reports:

It’s suggested that Canon might release two new EOS M bodies in 2020. One of these could likely be the Canon EOS M60 (the replacement for the EOS M50, might also be named EOS M50 Mark II). The other one could be the Canon EOS M5 Mark II. We reported back in February that Canon might announce the M5 II in October 2020 and the EOS M60 at the beginning of 2021.

The new Canon EOS M rumor mentions also the possibility that Canon might release two prime lenses for the EOS M system. One of these could be the EF-M 52mm f/2 STM we reported in February 2020. Our rumor mentioned a EF-M 18-45mm f/2-4 IS STM, which is not mentioned in the new rumor.

Leaked images of the DJI Mavic Air 2

On April 27, 2020 at 9:30 PM EDT DJI will announce the new Mavic Air 2. These are the leaked specs:

  • 48 megapixels. (These may be 12MP images stitched together to achieve 48MP.) This comes courtesy of a larger, 1/2-inch CMOS sensor.
  • 3-axis image stabilization and several intelligent automated photo modes
  • 34min flight autonomy thanks to the larger 3500mAh at 11.5 volts battery
  • 68.4 kilometers per hour (42.5 miles per hour)
  • New controller design with Ocusync 2.0
  • no upward or side-facing sensors

via DroneDJ

 

New software deals: DxO, Franzis, Topaz and Capture ONE

Franzis announced the new Denoise projects 3 PRO software you can get with a promotional discount of $60 (or 60 Euro). You can see the list of all new features with examples on their website.

Today DxO launched a new deal: Til April 26 you save up to 30% on all DxO software:

You save 25% on Capture One Pro perpetual license and subscription when using the coupon code “PRO25” at checkout.

You can now use our checkout code “RUMOR” to get an additional 15% discount on all TOPAZ products (Click here). This is what you save on the single products:

Voigtlander announced a new “SE” line for the Sony E-mount system!

Today Voigtlander announced three new lenses which are makred with the “SE” tag. This means the lenses are optimized for stills photography: No declick mechanism and a lower price tag.

Here are the very first images via DC.watch:

Voigtlander 35mm f/1.2 SE

Released in May. The suggested retail price is 115,000 yen excluding tax. Based on the optical system used in the “NOKTON 35mm F1.2 Aspherical III VM” (excluding tax 135,000 yen). The shortest shooting distance is 0.3m. Maximum diameter x total length and weight is 66.5 x 59.9 mm, 387 g.

Voigtlander 40mm f/1.2 SE

Released in June. The suggested retail price is 100,000 yen excluding tax. Based on “NOKTON 40mm F1.2 Aspherical E-mount” (excluding tax 135,000 yen). The shortest shooting distance is 0.35m. Maximum diameter x total length and weight is 66.5 x 51.9 mm, 340 g.

The new 40mm SE version is a bit more compact than the current 40mm f/1.2 FE lens with declick feature.

Voigtlander 50mm f/1.2 SE

Released in July. The suggested retail price is 115,000 yen excluding tax. Based on “NOKTON 50mm F1.2 Aspherical E-mount”. The shortest shooting distance is 0.45m. Maximum diameter x total length and weight is 66.5 x 58.5 mm, 383 g.

Tactical game: Sony postpones product launch to avoid Canon product launch overlap

3 weeks ago Sony announced it would have a Cine focused product launch event on April 20. A week after Canon said they would also have such an even on April 20. That was quite an odd move from Canon. But today Sony quietly decided to postpone the event to April 30.

Anyway, most of us couldn’t care less. On both event we will likely get new Cine lenses and Camcorder stuff only. Do not expect to get an A7sIII or a new EOS-R camera :(