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SKATER JOY From a typical circular fisheye style (right) to a super-wide frame filler, the Canon zoom handles it all
Stunning RF-fit lenses offer wide apertures, precision and distinctive visual character Canon lens duo go ultra wide
fisheye lenses, the new RF design is wider, faster and lighter while delivering better edge-to-edge image quality. A drop-in filter system allows the use of circular polarising and variable ND filters, and a close focusing distance of 0.15m/5.9in encourages exaggerated compositions. Quiet STM autofocus, focus breathing suppression and support for 2D 180° VR workflows also make the lens well suited to creative video production. The RF 14mm f/1.4L VCM is a rectilinear ultra-wide prime designed for maximum sharpness and speed. Featuring an f/1.4 aperture and a 114° diagonal angle of view, it’s suited to expansive landscapes,
C anon has expanded its pro-level RF lens range with the launch of two new ultra-wide L-series lenses. The £1719/$1899 RF 7-14mm f/2.8-3.5L Fisheye STM and the £2399/2599 RF 14mm f/1.4L VCM deliver fast apertures, compact designs and advanced optical performance, while offering markedly different approaches to wide-angle shots. two distinct looks. It gives a circular fisheye image at 7mm but if you zoom in to 14mm you will get a frame-filling 180° diagonal fisheye. Use it on an APS-C camera or crop your full-frame and you get dramatic diagonal fisheye results. Building on the legacy of Canon’s EF SPECIAL EDITION MARKS THREE DECADES OF POWERSHOTS architecture and interiors. Advanced aspheric, UD, BR and fluorite elements deliver superb image quality across the frame, even wide open. And an 11-blade circular aperture delivers cinematic bokeh and 22-point starburst effects. At 578g/1.3lb, the 14mm prime boasts the durability expected of the professional The 7-14mm is the world’s first fisheye zoom lens to deliver a 190° angle of view. On full-frame EOS R cameras, it produces
Across three decades, the range has evolved from straightforward point-and-shoot models into advanced compacts aimed at enthusiasts, professionals and content creators. The Powershot line has introduced key milestones, including lens-based Image Stabilisation in the Powershot Pro90 IS, Raw capture in the G series and integrated active cooling in the Powershot V1 to support extended 4K recording.
year anniversary logo on the body. It comes in a bespoke presentation box, and retains the one- inch stacked CMOS sensor with 20.1 megapixels and a bright 4.2x optical zoom lens. Now officially claiming to be designed with creators in mind, the G7 X Mark III continues to combine strong stills performance with video- focused features such as its dedicated Video Blog shooting mode.
Canon is marking the 30-year anniversary of its Powershot compact range with the launch of a special anniversary edition G7 X Mark III. Priced at £860/$1299, the limited model celebrates the range that helped bring high-quality digital imaging to a wide audience though sadly offers no technical upgrades. Instead is a limited graphite-coloured finish, a twill-patterned front ring and a dedicated 30-
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