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cameras, this hints that the camera might take CFexpress Type A cards, as they can use the same slot as SDs, as found in the Sony A7S III and A1 mirrorless cameras. The camera will have three control dials – one on the front grip, one on the top-plate behind the shutter button, and a third on the back. The EOS R3 will also have AF joysticks and infrared smart controllers, like the EOS-1D X Mark III. The EOS R3 is also equipped with a vari-angle screen and has built-in wired LAN socket and 5GHz Wi-Fi for communication with computer networks, laptops and mobile devices. The EOS R3 is also compatible with the Canon Mobile File Transfer app. Details of price or availability aren’t currently known, but it’s likely that prototypes will be used in the Tokyo Olympics at the end of July. “Autofocus has been a big part of the camera’s development, including Eye Control”
Alongside the new motor sport setting, the camera will have people, animals and birds AF tracking technology, which is found in the EOS R5 and R6. And AF still at light levels of -7EV. In low light, the EOS R3 offers up to eight stops of protection against camera shake, with Canon’s combined Image Stabiliser (IS) technology. The sensor- shift IS works in tandem with the optical IS built into many RF mount lenses. The camera will record oversampled 4K and Raw video footage internally, with Canon Log 3 gamma included to maximise dynamic range. Canon says the magnesium-alloy body of the EOS R3 features dust and water resistance to the same level as the EOS-1D X professional DSLRs. Additionally, it uses the same LP-E19 battery as Canon’s EOS-1D X Mark III. Also, there will be dual card slots to allow files to be written to SD or CFexpress memory cards. Although Canon has used the larger CFexpress Type B cards in other
NIKON’S Z MOUNT GLASS GROWS Nikon has unveiled four new lenses for its full-framemirrorless range of cameras – two 1:1 macro optics for Z mount and a pair of compact primes. The £999/$999 ZMC 105mm f/2.8 VR S is a professional macro lens, while the £649/$649 ZMC 50mm f/2.8 is a lightweight, versatile lens that’s ideal as an entry point into close-up imagemaking. The 105mmoptic is built for macro shooting in stills or video, but its medium-telephoto angle of view alsomakes it ideal for portraiture. It has a rounded 9-blade aperture, and Nikon’s anti-reflective ARNEO and nano crystal coatings combat ghosting and flare. In-lens Vibration Reduction (VR) is combined with in-camera VR for steady, handheld shots. Themount and all moving parts are sealed to keep dust andmoisture out, while Nikon’s fluorine coating repels water and dirt. The Z 28mm f/2.8 and Z 40mm f/2 are small, lightweight prime lenses, scheduled for release later this year. The 28mm is amedium-speed wide angle, but the Z 40mm is a standard lens with excellent bokeh. nikon.co.uk
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Vocas cures Sony FX6 issue Vocas has engineered a clever solution
to eliminate the play between the LCD monitor and the camera body of the Sony FX6 cinema camera. The new Vocas FX6 LCD monitor support eliminates unwanted movement without any modifications to the camera, as it just bolts on. It works with the original Sony loupe or a third-party monitor. The support can be mounted on to the monitor and is then attached to the Sony handgrip. Themonitor can’t move or slide, and its position can be changed via a wing nut, designed for one-handed operation. The FX6 LCD monitor support can be bought as a separate unit or in a kit,
together with the Vocas Sony 8T to 15mmviewfinder bracket. This replaces the original Sony viewfinder bracket to ensure an evenmore stable connection. vocas.com
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