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Sony overtakes Canon and Nikon to dominate the full-frame camera market in Japan

03 Dec

Sony has overtaken Canon and Nikon to claim the top slot for full-frame camera market share in Japan, according to BCN Ranking. Sony showed growth in the overall full-frame, APS-C and fixed-lens digital camera categories from November 2018 to October 2019, as well.

Ultimately, Sony saw its total full-frame camera market share in Japan increase from 31.6% to 38%, while Canon was bumped down to second place at 36% market share compared to last year’s 37.8%. Nikon came in at 24% of the full-frame market, a decrease from last year’s 29.1%.

As the figure below shows, Sony dominated both unit sales (dark blue) and total value sales (light blue) across all three camera categories. Canon and Nikon were down across the board with the exception of a slight 6.6% full-frame unit sales increase from Canon over the past year.

Nikon saw the most severe decreases in unit and value sales across the board, experiencing more than a 30% drop in value sales in the APS-C market, among other things. In comparison, Sony experienced a more than 44% increase in value sales in the same category over the past year.

BCN notes full-frame mirrorless and DSLR sales comprise of just 10% of the overall camera market, which is largely dominated by APS-C mirrorless and DSLR cameras.

The company also notes that Canon and Nikon’s slow move into the full-frame mirrorless market has given Sony a headstart; only time will tell whether the company manages to hold its lead as competition heats up.

In 2018, Sony stated intentions of becoming the ‘top brand in the overall camera market,’ a goal it has made considerable progress in achieving. As DPReview reported in May, Sony took the #2 spot from Nikon in the interchangeable lens camera market last year with 23% of the market share (based on revenue).

Sony said at the time that it had claimed 24% of the overall global still camera market in its fiscal year 2018, an increase of 4% compared to its global market share in 2017. Meanwhile, Nikon’s struggles were reflected in its most recent quarterly financial report; the company revised down its Imaging Products revenue outlook for the fiscal year ending in March 2020 due to shrinking sales.

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Canon EOS M6 Mark II review: Our favorite Canon mirrorless camera yet

27 Nov

Introduction

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The Canon EOS M6 II is an enthusiast-targeted 32.5MP APS-C mirrorless camera built around the company’s EF-M mount. In many respects it’s a more compact mirrorless variant of the EOS 90D DSLR that was announced simultaneously.

Physically, it closely resembles the original M6 but brings a host of speed and feature upgrades. These include a higher resolution sensor, the ability to capture 4K video and a mode that shoots bursts of Raw files at up to 30 fps. The result is a capable and pleasantly engaging enthusiast camera.

Key features:

32.5MP Dual Pixel AF CMOS sensor
14 fps continuous shooting
30 fps Raw Burst mode (with AF Tracking and pre-shot buffering)
UHD 4K video at 30p and 25p with no crop / full width
3.0″ rear touchscreen flips up by 180° or down by 45°
Optional electronic viewfinder
USB 2.0 port with Type-C connector

Canon says it will add 4K/24p shooting to the M6 II with a firmware update in 2020.

The EOS M6 Mark II is available in a series of kits. The official body-only price is $ 849. Adding the retracting 15-45mm IS STM lens and EVF (pictured) boosts the price to $ 1099, while an 18-150mm IS STM and EVF kit will set you back $ 1349.

What’s new and how it compares

The M6 II brings 4K video and 30 fps Raw bursts. We look at the new features and how it stacks up against its peers.

The M6 II gains some direct controls over its predecessor and features the latest iteration of the Canon menu system. There’s also a good degree of customization available.

The M6 II has a couple of nice improvements over the original version, but it’s the state of the EF-M lens range and the future of the EF mount that change out perspective the most.

The 32.5MP sensor in the M6 II (shared with the EOS 90D) is the first new sensor design from Canon we’ve seen in a while – check out how it performs.

The EOS M6 II has a reliable Dual Pixel autofocus system with eye detect. It’s not quite the best in the business, but it’s not at all bad, either.

With full-width 4K recording and a microphone input, the M6 II looks like a capable little video camera. Find out how it compares with its peers.

The EOS M6 Mark II is one of our favorite APS-C cameras of 2019 – it may not be the very best at any one thing, but it’s very good at many things.

We had the chance to shoot with the M6 Mark II and have some sample images to show what it can do.

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News: Sigma Will Produce Canon RF Lenses (With More to Be Revealed in 2020)

25 Nov

The post News: Sigma Will Produce Canon RF Lenses (With More to Be Revealed in 2020) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey.

News: Sigma Will Produce Canon RF Lenses (With More to Be Revealed in 2020) Earlier this week, Canon Rumors reported that Sigma has created a roadmap for Canon RF lenses and that this roadmap will be unveiled in “early 2020.”

According to Canon Rumors, “distributors have received some early information about Sigma’s plans,” though nothing has been released to the public.

While Sigma’s plans have not yet been confirmed, this is excellent news for full-frame mirrorless Canon shooters, Canon DSLR shooters who may be making the switch to mirrorless, and just mirrorless fans in particular. The more RF-mount lenses available, the better (and the more attractive Canon’s full-frame mirrorless system becomes).

Of course, Canon produces its own RF line, and there are always debates about Sigma’s quality versus Canon’s quality. But it’s nice to have additional options, and Sigma has proven itself quite capable over the last few years.

Furthermore, this addresses one of the biggest complaints regarding new mirrorless systems: the number of lenses available. For Canon RF shooters, it’s frustrating to have to wait for a robust lens lineup to materialize, so Sigma’s participation will undoubtedly help things along. Plus, there are plenty of Canon DSLR photographers who have held back due to the limited number of lenses in the RF line. Sure, Canon offers EF to EOS R adapters, but most photographers want lenses that are designed to take advantage of their camera system’s features.

Not to mention another great thing about Sigma glass: It’s cheaper than Canon glass. Much cheaper.

This has become especially relevant given the high price points of several Canon RF lenses. The Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM currently goes for $ 2000+ USD, and the Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM is just shy of $ 3000 USD.

While there are no rumors regarding a Nikon roadmap, this certainly makes you wonder if and when one will be coming. So Nikon shooters, stay tuned. And Canon shooters, you’ll hopefully have some great lens options coming your way!

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Video: Canon RF vs EF Lenses on the Canon Mirrorless System

23 Nov

The post Video: Canon RF vs EF Lenses on the Canon Mirrorless System appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Caz Nowaczyk.

In this comparison video of Canon RF vs EF Lenses on the Canon Mirrorless System by BorrowLenses, Tom looks at Canon’s new RF lenses and how they perform when compared to their older EF counterparts.

The lenses he uses for the comparison are:

Canon RF 50mm 1.2 L
Canon EF 50mm 1.2 L
Canon RF 24-105mm f4 L
Canon EF 24-105mm f4 L

All tests were done with the Canon EOS R Mirrorless system and used the converter for the EF DSLR lenses.

Comparisons

Firstly, Tom discusses “flange difference.” Flange difference is the measurement of the space between the sensor plane and the lens mount.

In the case of mirrorless, the rear element of the lens is even closer to the sensor. This means eliminating a retro focal element group. This means less extreme image correction, fewer lens elements and often a sharper image.

For the comparison, Tom looks at autofocus, sharpness, color rendition, weight and price.

Canon RF 50mm 1.2 L

The lens is heavier, weighing just over 2 pounds, with 15 elements in 9 groups with a 10-bladed aperture.
The RF has a minimum focusing distance of 40cm.
It has a razor-sharp focus when wide open.
More contrast than the EF 50mm

Canon EF 50mm 1.2 L

Is nearly half the weight of the RF equivalent, with 8 elements in 6 groups and an 8-bladed aperture.
The EF has a minimum focusing distance of 45cm.
Focus isn’t razor-sharp until around f/4.

Winner

On just the specs, the RF 50mm has the leg up.

The autofocus on both lenses is snappy and accurate.

The RF, while a heavier lens, is vastly superior in terms of image quality.

However, where the RF 50mm f1.2 lens falls short is in its price. It’s an expensive lens, especially compared to the price of the EF 50mm F1.2 (even pared with the adapter).

Canon RF 24-105mm f4 L

Weighs 2 pounds, has 18 elements in 14 groups and a 9-bladed aperture.
Image stabilization
Minimum focusing distance of 45cm

Canon EF 24-105mm f4 L

Slightly heavier than the RF equivalent, and has 17 elements in 12 groups, with a 10-bladed aperture.
Image stabilization
Minimum focusing distance of 45cm

Winner

Both lenses are similar in price (only a few hundred dollars difference).

While the RF 24-105 is sharper than the EF, the disparity is not as severe as in the case of the 50mm lenses.

When it comes to contrast, the RF slightly outperforms the EF.

In terms of autofocus, both lenses perform very well, however, the RF focusing motor is whisper-quiet.

While both lenses are fairly evenly-matched, Tom declares the RF the winner due to its great images, quiet autofocus, and weight.

The only downside to the EF lens that Tom points out is that the entire package, when mounted to the EOS R using an adapter, becomes heavier and “unwieldy,” which may not suit people shooting for long hours or hiking with the setup.

Conclusion

If you already own EF lenses, you may as well adapt them as they still work incredibly well on the Canon mirrorless systems. However, the RF lens line-up is somewhat better.

Do you think this is a fair comparison? Or should they have tested the EF lenses on a dSLR vs the RF lenses on the mirrorless?

Or perhaps, like me, you are just interested to know how well your L-series EF glass will work with an adapter on the Canon EOS R or EOS RP? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

Modern marvel: Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM sample gallery

22 Nov

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We’ve been eager to test out Canon’s impressively compact RF 70-200mm F2.8 ever since the company first made it known, and the day has finally come. Its capabilities combined with its small size make it nothing short of a modern marvel – see for yourself.

See our Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8
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Canon PowerShot G7 X III review: the compact camera that lets you broadcast to the world

20 Nov

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The Canon PowerShot G7 X III is the third in a series of 1″-type sensor compacts aimed at smartphone camera upgraders and enthusiast photographers looking for a small second camera. Its core photography features – notably its fast 24-100mm equivalent F1.8-2.8 lens – are very similar to the G7 X II that preceded it, but Canon has given the Mark III a new Stacked CMOS sensor and Digic 8 processor that together promise better image quality and performance.

The biggest changes in the G7 X Mark III are to its suite of video features, which now includes the option to live stream video: a useful feature for vloggers. Resolution has been bumped up to 4K, with 30p available out of the box and 24p coming via a future firmware update.

Key Specifications:

20MP 1″-type Stacked CMOS sensor
24-100mm equiv. F1.8-2.8 lens
Built-in 3-stop ND filter
Touchscreen tilts up 180° and down 90°
8 fps burst shooting with autofocus, 30 fps Raw burst mode
4K/30p and 1080/60p video recording
Microphone socket
Live YouTube streaming support built-in
Vertical video capture
1080/120p slow motion video (with no audio or autofocus)
Wi-Fi + Bluetooth wireless connectivity
USB 3.1 (with USB-C connector) for data transfer and charging
235 shot battery life per CIPA standard

Aside from the lens, the majority of the features highlighted above are new, so the Mark III isn’t just a small upgrade, even if it’s hard to differentiate cosmetically from its predecessor.

The G7 X Mark III is priced at $ 749 and comes in silver/black and black finishes.

What’s new and how it compares

The G7 X III has a new sensor, new processor and a first for a compact camera: live video streaming.

The design of the G7 X III has barely changed compared to its predecessor, and that’s not a bad thing.

While its lens isn’t the sharpest, the G7 X III’s image quality is still very good.

The G7 X III is good, but not great, in terms of both autofocus and video quality.

Find out if the Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III is the right camera for you.

View over 100 photos taken with the G7 X III to evaluate its image quality with your own eyes.

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News: Demand for DSLRs is Still Strong, According to Canon

19 Nov

The post News: Demand for DSLRs is Still Strong, According to Canon appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey.

News: Demand for DSLRs is Still Strong, According to Canon If you were hoping for a flagship, pro-sports mirrorless camera from Canon, you may be waiting for longer than expected.

Earlier this month, DPReview sat down for an interview with two key Canon representatives and came away with some key information regarding Canon’s transition from DSLR to mirrorless.

The number one takeaway:

The demand for DSLRs is still strong. They are performing well, so Canon is continuing to work hard on its DSLR lineup. And a professional-grade mirrorless camera may not be ready anytime soon.

In other words, Canon won’t be making a full-throttle transition to mirrorless at present.

Of course, a rapid transition to Canon’s mirrorless systems was never a guarantee. But reports of the declining DSLR market, combined with Canon’s teasing of a professional-grade mirrorless camera, had led many to believe that a significant shift to mirrorless was on the way. Instead, it seems like Canon may continue to strike a balance between their DSLRs and mirrorless cameras.

What triggered this hesitation regarding mirrorless systems?

As explained by the Canon representatives:

“[A]s of now, we…see a lot of demand from photographers asking for DSLRs, specifically [because of] the benefits of an OVF.”

The reps go on to explain that “there are huge benefits to mirrorless, and we implemented, or combined as much of that [technology] as we could into the [EOS-1D X Mark III].”

For Canon fans still waiting for their dream mirrorless camera, this may not be an adequate consolation. But even as Canon staves off a true move to mirrorless, you can expect plenty of mirrorless features to be integrated into new Canon DSLRs.

It’s certainly interesting to hear that professional Canon photographers have been asking for an optical viewfinder over an EVF. One thing to keep in mind is that Canon is mostly listening to sports and action photographers, who prioritize viewfinder tracking over other features (such as WYSIWYG depth of field). Yet the Canon representatives note that there’s a generational split here, explaining:

At this point in time the biggest difference [between DSLRs and mirrorless cameras] is the finder. The fact that you can see everything in real time, without any layers in the way. That’s really big for a lot professional sports photographers. On the other hand, we do see a lot of the younger generation of professionals favoring EVFs, because what you see is what you get.

What do you think about this generational split in terms of OVFs and EVFs? If you’re a sports photographer, which do you prefer?

And how do you feel about Canon’s choice to maintain a focus on DSLRs (for now)?

Share your thoughts in the comments!

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Video: FedEx contractor throws package containing $1,500 Canon lens

19 Nov

A viral video shared by photographer Greg Riegler over this past weekend highlights the problem of carriers mishandling packages — in this case, a package containing a $ 1,500 Canon lens. The video was captured by a video doorbell security camera and recently detailed by Riegler on Reddit.

The video shows an individual claimed to be a delivery driver in training carrying the box across the lawn, only to throw it across what appears to be 10-15ft onto the porch and into the door. The entire process was pointless, as the video shows the trainee walking back to the unmarked van, only to return with a second individual wearing the FedEx logo. A slip was ultimately left at the door and the package was returned to the truck.

In a comment on Reddit, Reigler said:

This happened yesterday, I’ve been in contact with FedEx and the local distribution center. It’s a contractor, and the guy tossing the box seems to be training, which is crazy he already doesn’t care about his job … I know packages are supposed to be packed in a way they can handle drops and what not, but they shouldn’t be intentionally mishandled.

Riegler reports that an actual FedEx employee, not a contractor, delivered the package the next day and that the lens appeared to be unharmed upon inspection.

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SLR Magic launches four APO-MicroPrime Series lenses for Canon EF mount

19 Nov

SLR Magic has launched four EF-mount lenses as part of its APO-MicroPrime line:

APO-MicroPrime CINE 25mm T2.1
APO-MicroPrime CINE 32mm T2.1
APO-MicroPrime CINE 50mm T2.1
APO-MicroPrime CINE 85mm T2.1

The APO-MicroPrime lenses feature optical elements paired with a ‘unique optical design’ to correct longitudinal chromatic aberrations, according to SLR Magic. As a result, the company says bright and dark transitions in images are rendered without colorful artifacts, particularly when it comes to highlights.

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Each lens has a 150-degree focus throw, T22 – T2.1 aperture and an 82mm intenal filter size alongside an 85mm outer front. As well, all four new CINE lenses weigh around 900g (1.9lbs) and feature nearly identical designs. All four lenses will retail for $ 1,499 USD with planned availability starting in December 2019.

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The Canon EOS M200 is our favorite camera for around $500

18 Nov

The previous winner of our ‘Best cameras under $ 500’ buying guide was the Canon EOS M100, and the recently announced M200 – which offers an improved AF system and 4K video capture – is the obvious choice to take over first place.

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Introduction

Key features:

What’s new and how it compares

Body, handling and controls

Early impressions

Image quality

Autofocus

Video

Conclusion

Sample galleries

Comparisons

Canon RF 50mm 1.2 L

Canon EF 50mm 1.2 L

Winner

Canon RF 24-105mm f4 L

Canon EF 24-105mm f4 L

Winner

Conclusion

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Key Specifications:

What’s new and how it compares

Body, controls and handling

Image quality

Autofocus and video

Conclusion

Sample gallery