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Canon announces EOS 850D, R5 andmore!
The Canon EOS 850D, a 24-105mm lens and a compact printer will be arriving soon, and development of the EOS R5 has been confirmed
AIMED AT ENTHUSIASTS, the Canon EOS 850D is designed to be a real all-rounder. Powered by Canon’s Digic 8 processor, the newDSLR contains, among other features, a 24.1megapixel Dual Pixel CMOS APS-C sensor. The camera features a 45-point all cross-type AF sensor and Dual Pixel CMOS AF, as well as continuous shooting up to 7fps. In Live Viewmode, focal point selection includes 143 points in automatic mode or 3975 points in manual selection, and Eye Detect AF is also present. When it comes to video, the 850D can shoot up to 60p in Full HD and up to 25p in 4K, and also features five-axis movie digital image stabilisation. The Canon EOS 850D is available to pre-order fromCanon’s online store and will go on sale fromApril 2020, with a body-only price of £819.99. The second Canon launch is the RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM. This new lens Elinchrom launches twomain flash units Leading flash brand Elinchromhas added twomid-range compact monoblocs to its range
is compact and lightweight, weighing 395g andmeasuring 88.8x76.6mm. It also offers quiet autofocus and 5EV image stabilisation. With a versatile focal length and compact size, the 24-105mmmay be a future favourite of travel photographers, street photographers andmore. The Canon RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM is available fromApril at £459.99. Rounding out the new products is the Canon Selphy Square QX10, a compact photo printer. At 68x68mm, the printer can fit comfortably in most handbags or backpacks, and also featuresWi-Fi connectivity, USB charging and a free, dedicated app. Printing on Canon XS-20L square format photo paper, the printer has no need for ink cartridges or a printer tray, as it uses dye sublimation technology. A photo can be printed in 43 seconds. The Canon Selphy Square QX10 and packs of 20 Canon XS-20L photo paper
and videos in a central hub for onward delivery to other devices andweb services. Content is sent, in its original quality, from Wi-Fi enabled Canon cameras. Finally, Canon has revealed the development of the EOS R5, the RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 L IS USM lens, and the Extender RF 1.4x and Extender RF 2x teleconverters.
CANONEOS 850D KEY FEATURES
› 24.1megapixel Dual Pixel CMOS APS-C sensor › 7fps continuous shooting rate › 4K (contrast AF) 24p/25p › Full HDwith Dual Pixel CMOSAF up to 60p › 45AFpoint system › 220,000 pixel RGB+IRmetering sensor with flicker detection › Intelligent Tracking (iTR) AF › Eye detectionAF (with tracking) › DIGIC 8 image processor
will retail on Canon’s online store and at official Canon retailers fromMarch 2020, for £139.99 and £14.99 respectively. Canon has also announced a free image transfer and storage service, image.canon, launching April 2020. The free service places users’ images
Few EOS R5 details have been released, but continuous shooting up to 20fps and 8K video recording are confirmed. The RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 L IS USM lens is among nine RF lenses in development, to be released in 2020. canon.co.uk
ELINCHROM’S PAIR OF new compact mains flash units offer power, versatility and huge creative potential, with direct access to the brand’s wide range of light modifiers. The ELC 500 is the more powerful, with an output of 522Ws adjustable over a 7EV range, while the ELC 125 delivers 131Ws over a 5EV range. Both at minimum power give 7Ws, ideal if you want to shoot wide apertures for shallow depth-of-field. There is wireless triggering and power control from your camera or computer, thanks to Elinchrom’s built-in Skyport
feature that’s compatible with seven camera brands. Skyport triggers are available as optional extras, and you will also need a Pro Transmitter if you want to enjoy High Speed Sync up to 1/8000sec, and TTL flashmetering. In TTL there is a newmanual lock function, so you can switch fromTTL tomanual while retaining your settings. Skyport Pro Transmitters cost £209 to £229 depending on camera brand. To allow you to concentrate on your subject rather than worrying how to use the light, both units have an intuitive interface and logical control
layout. Other key features include pro-active cooling, accurate colour control throughout the power range, and a daylight LED lamp. Available as single heads and in To Go sets, a single ELC 125 head costs £479 and the ELC 500 is £699; both heads come with 16cm reflectors. An ELC 125 To Go TTL kit costs £959, and the ELC 500 TTL To Go set is £1399. Both include two heads, two 16cm reflectors and a carry case. We have a First Test in this issue on an ELC 125/500 To Go set, which sells at £1179. elinchrom.com
KEY FEATURES
ELC 125 › Output: 131Ws over 5EV range › Flash duration at t0.1 max power: 1/625sec › Flash duration at t0.1 min power: 1/7750sec ELC500 › Output: 522Ws over 7EV range
› Flash duration at t0.1 max power: 1/250sec › Flash duration at t0.1 min power: 1/9430sec
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