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With a ring USM dual power drive, high-speed CPU and optimised AF algorithm, these lenses provide fast, yet quiet autofocusing. Filters and hoods are the same across the range. A dust- and drip-proof design is used on the mount, switch and focus rings. To prevent oil, water or dust from sticking to the front of the lens, the front element is applied with a fluorine coating. Both optics also feature a highly-reflective infrared heat shield coating for UV weather resistance and to reduce the temperature of the lens body, to maintain image quality. The biggest obstacle is the price. The RF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM is £19,099/$16,999, with the 1200mm version £22,449/$19,999. They will be on sale in May. canon.com
If you want the longest AF lenses for mirrorless cameras, then Canon has the answer with the new super-telephoto RF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM and the RF 1200mm f/8L IS USM. These premium L-series RF lenses have a built-in Optical Image Stabiliser and are ideal for sport, wildlife, news gathering and surveillance. For something even more powerful, the RF 1.4x or RF 2x extenders are ideal, retaining both AF and IS function of the lenses. A new optical system enables a design that’s smaller and lighter than traditional, fast super-telephoto lenses and they are significantly reduced in size from their EF-mount counterparts. The 800mm f/5.6 is Canon’s lightest and shortest 800mm L-series lens, weighing just over 3.1kg. The 1200mm is the smallest lens of its size ever released. At 3.34kg, it is more than 13kg lighter and 30cm smaller than its predecessor, the EF 1200mm f/5.6. Of course, that lens is a stop faster. The image stabilisation system provides up to a 4.5-stop benefit on the 800mm prime and four stops on the 1200mm. Both models have a nine- blade circular aperture that can move in 1/8th steps, achieving smoother transition between apertures during video recording. Featuring Fluorite, Super UD and UD elements, these lenses are built for fine image resolution and excellent correction of chromatic aberration. New coatings combine with the improved lens design to minimise ghosting and flare. Even with the extra optics, the minimum focusing distance is 2.6m in the 800mm, and 4.3m in the 1200mm.
The Atomos Ninja V series will support Apple ProRes Raw over HDMI for the Olympus OM-1 and Panasonic GH6. The more powerful Ninja V+ supports the DCI 4K standard, at up to 120fps over HDMI on the GH6. Both Ninjas record DCI 4K at up to 60p. The OM-1, Ninja V and V+ will record 12-bit ProRes Raw at DCI 4K up to 60fps. ProRes Raw clips recorded from the OM-1 support white balance and ISO adjustment sliders in Apple Final Cut Pro. atomos.com RAWSUPPORT FOR LATEST MFT LAUNCHES BEBOB DELUXE BATTERY OPTION German battery innovator Bebob has a complete range of new B-Mount batteries, chargers and adapters, which have 12V/24V multi-voltage capability. Bebob offers V-Mount and Gold-Mount adapters. Bebob’s new batteries include the B90cine with 86Wh capacity, the B155cine at 156Wh and B290cine with 285Wh. The B90cineHS and hot-swap adapter can be connected in series with other B-Mount batteries. This allows the total capacity to be increased, giving uninterrupted power when batteries are exchanged. The B-Mount interface also provides precise information about run and charging time. All have a twist D-Tap and USB-C connector. Like other Bebob units, new cells can be fitted when old ones degrade. bebob.de
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