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Canon’s teasing reveal The development of the Canon EOS R3 was announced in April – and with a fewmore details being released, we take a closer look at what to expect from a camera that is sure to be an impressive beast
filming department. In the EOS R3, you can record oversampled 4K and Raw internally. Canon Log 3 is also an option for video makers, who want greater dynamic range and more colour- grading opportunities. Price and availability of the EOS R3 are to be confirmed, but rest assured, you will know as soon as we do. canon.co.uk
rolling shutter distortion. No actual flash sync speed has been unveiled, but flash sync is possible with the electronic shutter. Dual card slots using SD and CFexpress cards also feature, while power comes from the LP-E19 battery that’s also in the EOS-1D X Mark III. No self-respecting new camera arrives without innovation in the
Canon’s top-end EOS R3 is aimed at professional, action, news and wildlife photographers, with an autofocus system that claims to give pin-sharp Raws, even at 30fps. Using Canon’s Dual Pixel CMOS AF, the EOS R3’s focusing system functions in extreme darkness to -7EV or lower, and its object focus tracking is said to work with racing cars and motorbikes. This is alongside the tracking technology
for people and animals, including birds, that’s found in the EOS R5/R6. The AF system is supported by Canon’s Eye Control technology, allowing users to select the AF point with their eye. Apparently, this works quickly and is good enough for pro use. In-body image stabilisation is featured in the EOS R3, offering up to 8EV of benefit, with the camera’s sensor shift AF working in tandem
with the optical IS built into many Canon RF lenses. There’s no mention of resolution, but whatever the megapixel count, the EOS R3 uses a new, full-frame CMOS back-illuminated sensor, that works with the Digic X image processor. The quoted top 30fps shooting speed is with full AF/AE tracking – and with the camera’s electronic shutter, which gives reduced levels of
Panasonic upgrades its popular GH5 With the launch of the Lumix GH5 II, Panasonic further expands a range that is already the world’s largest line-up of 4K 10-bit internal recording cameras
website below. The biggest perks are seen on the GH5S, with the new firmware enabling Raw video data output over HDMI, improved AF and the option to record and play back vertical videos. Panasonic has revealed that the GH6 will be available before the end of 2021. Details are scant, but we do know the GH6 will have a new high- speed sensor and newly developed Venus processor, delivering the high level of video performance expected from a GH camera. A Leica DG 25-50mm f/1.7 is also under development. Panasonic has also introduced a lightweight 50mm f/1.8 for its full-frame Lumix S series, going on sale at the end of June, priced £429. This dust- and splash-resistant lens weighs 300g and features nine elements, including three aspherical lenses for high-quality results and smooth bokeh. Finally, 24mm f/1.8 and 35mm f/1.8 lenses are currently under development for the Lumix S series. panasonic.com/uk Firmware updates: bit.ly/3wnOUsm
The Micro Four Thirds Lumix GH5 II is Panasonic’s update of the very popular GH5. It has a 20.3-megapixel Digital Live MOS sensor, with an anti-reflective coating to ensure fine detail is captured cleanly, while flare and ghosting are well controlled. The optical low-pass filter has gone, so resolution is even better. Improvements to the Venus Engine give 25% more wide dynamic range and improved moiré suppression. For stable handheld shooting, the IS is even more advanced and capable of a 6.5EV benefit. For stills, the autofocus system has been improved, with updated algorithms for face/eye detect, as well as head/body and animal recognition. But it’s video where you find the biggest benefits. The GH5 II can shoot uncropped C4K/4K 50p/60p 4:2:0 10-bit unlimited video internally, and simultaneously output 4K 30p/25p 4:2:2 10-bit over HDMI. It is also capable of wireless live streaming in Full HD/60p with the Lumix Sync app, or direct with a wired connection to a Wi-Fi router. It’s a camera designed to withstand professional use, with a shutter unit durable enough for 200,000 actuations
RiBL is a new UK brand in imaging accessories, aiming to deliver innovative, high-quality and reliable products at affordable prices. The name RiBL comes from the company’s Clitheroe location, in the picturesque Ribble Valley – and the brand’s owner is UK Optics. The range launches with two Solis bags and some LED lights. The Solis 20 shoulder bag is priced at £29.90; the Solis 100 backpack is £59.90. Read our review of the LED lights on page 40. ukdigital.co.uk Read up on RiBL A new name on the accessory front
£1999 for the GH5 II with a Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm f/2.8-4 lens. But that’s not all. Firmware updates that enhance usability and functions have also been announced for the Lumix GH5S, G9 and G100 cameras – and are downloadable from the
and a body that is splash-, dust- and freeze-resistant down to -10°C. It can also be charged via a USB port. The GH5 II is available from the end of this month at £1499 body only, or £1699 for the body with a Lumix G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 lens, and
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