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Canon files patent application for eye-controlled AF system for mirrorless cameras

11 Aug
The item labeled ‘10’ in the figure is described in the patent application’s text as an LCD screen, showing this patent is specifically made with a mirrorless camera in mind. Item number 15 is a light-splitter that will redirect the image of the camera operator’s eye to a dedicated lens and CCD sensor, which is detailed in the next illustration.

Canon has been on a roll with the patent applications recently. In addition to the wireless charging solution for cameras, Canon has also filed a patent application in Japan for an eye-controlled autofocus system for mirrorless cameras.

Japanese patent application 2019-129461 details a system for mirrorless cameras that will use the camera operator’s eye to determine the focus point of the camera, a system not much different than the Eye-Control system first seen in Canon’s EOS 5/A2E camera back in 1992.

Items 13a and 13b are described as infrared light sources that would illuminate the eye. Item 16 is a lens, which will focus the image of the eye onto item 17, a dedicated CCD sensor for tracking where the eye is looking.

According to the patent’s text, the system would use infrared light sources and accompanying sensor to capture and calculate the direction of the camera operator’s line of sight. The resulting information is then used to adjust the focus point, including any corrections that would be made in the event the calculations were unable to get a definitive read on the line of sight.

One area where the eye-controlled autofocus system struggled on the EOS 5 (as well as the EOS 3, EOS Elan II E and EOS Elan 7NE) is when the user would be wearing glasses or contacts. It doesn’t appear as though the patent specifically addresses this issue, but newer prediction algorithms and other technological improvements could potentially rid an eye-controlled autofocus system of this issue.

Examples of the eye-controlled autofocus system at work, including details on how it would account for times when the camera operator’s eye isn’t able to be captured/detected.

As with all patent applications, there’s no guarantee this eye-controlled autofocus will ever see the light of day. But, if Canon did it over 25 years ago, there’s little reason it can’t do it with today’s technology.

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Canon PowerShot G7 X III sample gallery

11 Aug

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Though it lacks some of the bells and whistles that the G5 X II offers, the Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III adds a newer 1″ sensor design and some useful upgrades to an already impressive compact. Faster readout speeds make it possible to shoot up to 8.3 fps with continuous autofocus, and video shooters will now find 4K/30p and direct YouTube streaming on a camera that was already popular among vloggers.

Take a look at some of our first shots from the G7 X III and keep an eye out for our full analysis soon.

See our Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III sample gallery

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Tamron issues compatibility notices for lenses adapted to Canon, Nikon mirrorless cameras

08 Aug

Tamron has issued compatibility notices (Canon, Nikon) for a number of its Di and Di II lenses regarding issues that arise when shooting on Canon and Nikon mirrorless camera systems with their respective first-party lens adapters.

In the notice, posted in its entirety below, Tamron lists lenses that are currently compatible when the latest lens firmware is applied, as well as lenses that are yet to receive firmware updates. Tamron says it will announce the firmware release dates ‘once they are decided.’

Tamron also notes that all of its Canon and Nikon mount lenses released starting May 2019 are fully compatible with Canon EOS R, Canon EOS RP, Nikon Z6 and Nikon Z7 camera systems when used with their respective first-party lens adapters.

Compatibility notice:

Notice about Canon EOS R and EOS RP compatibility

Dear users and potential purchasers of Tamron interchangeable lenses.

Thank you for using Tamron products and for your continuous support.

We would like to announce that we have clarified compatibility of following Tamron Di & Di II lenses on Canon EOS R and EOS RP with Canon “Mount Adapter EF-EOS R”.

  1. Planned to be released (F/W release dates will be announced once they are decided.)

    SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD (Model A012) for Canon (*)
    SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD (Model A009) for Canon (*)
    SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD (Model A005) for Canon (*)
    SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD (Model A030) for Canon (*)
    SP 90mm F/2.8 Di VC USD MACRO (Model F004) for Canon (*)

  2. Compatible as they are

    SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD (Model A007) for Canon (*)

  3. F/W readily available (Updating to the latest version confirms compatibilty.)

    10-24mm F/3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD (Model B023) for Canon
    SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 (Model A041) for Canon
    17-35mm F/2.8-4 Di OSD (Model A037) for Canon
    18-400mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD (Model B028) for Canon
    SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 (Model A032) for Canon
    SP 35mm F/1.8 Di VC USD (Model F012) for Canon
    SP 45mm F/1.8 Di VC USD (Model F013) for Canon
    SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 (Model A025) for Canon
    70-210mm F/4 Di VC USD (Model A034) for Canon
    SP 85mm F/1.8 Di VC USD (Model F016) for Canon
    SP 90mm F/2.8 Di MACRO 1:1 VC USD (Model F017) for Canon
    100-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD (Model A035) for Canon
    SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 (Model A022) for Canon
    SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD (Model A011) for Canon(*)

  4. Operational only in MF (No plan for new F/W.)

    SP AF 28-75mm F/2.8 XR DiLD Aspherical [IF] MACRO(Model A09) for Canon(*)

  5. (*) Not supported in TAP-in Console.

    [Note]
    a. All Canon-mount models released after in May, 2019 are compatible with EOS R and EOS RP.
    b. F/W updates can be performed using Tamrons TAP-in Console (sold seperately) or by visiting your local Tamron Service Center.

Notice about Nikon Z6 and Z7 compatibility

Dear users and potential purchasers of Tamron interchangeable lenses.

Thank you for using Tamron products and for your continuous support.

We would like to announce that we have clarified compatibility of following Tamron Di & Di II lenses on Nikon Z6 & Z7 with “Nikon mount adapter FTZ”.

  1. New F/W update coming soon

    To be released on 7 August, 2019 (Click here for the updating process.)
    SP 35mm F/1.8 Di VC USD (Model F012) for Nikon

    Planned to release in September, 2019 (Exact date will be announced once they are decided.)
    70-210mm F/4 Di VC USD (Model A034) for Nikon
    SP 85mm F/1.8 Di VC USD (Model F016) for Nikon
    100-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD (Model A035) for Nikon

  2. Planned to be released (Release dates will be announced once they are decided.)

    10-24mm F/3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD (Model B023) for Nikon
    SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD (Model A012) for Nikon (*)
    SP 45mm F/1.8 Di VC USD (Model F013) for Nikon
    SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD (Model A030) for Nikon (*)
    SP 90mm F/2.8 Di MACRO 1:1 VC USD (Model F017) for Nikon
    SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD (Model A011) for Nikon (*)

  3. F/W readily available (Updating to the latest version confirms compatibilty.)

    SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 (Model A041) for Nikon
    17-35mm F/2.8-4 Di OSD (Model A037) for Nikon
    18-400mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD (Model B028) for Nikon
    SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 (Model A032) for Nikon
    SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 (Model A025) for Nikon
    SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 (Model A022) for Nikon

  4. Operational only in MF (No plan for new F/W.)

    SP AF 28-75mm F/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical [IF] MACRO (Model A09) for Nikon (*)
    SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD (Model A007) for Nikon (*)
    SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD (Model A009) for Nikon (*)
    SP AF 90mm F/2.8 Di MACRO 1:1 (Model 272E) for Nikon (*)

  5. (*) Not supported in TAP-in Console.

    [Note]
    a. All Nikon-mount models released after in May, 2019 are compatible with Nikon Z6 and Z7.
    b. F/W updates can be performed using Tamrons TAP-in Console (sold seperately) or by visiting your local Tamron Service Center.

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Canon patent application details wireless charging setup for camera systems

07 Aug

Wireless charging has become a standard in flagship smartphones, but like so many other technologies, the camera world seems a bit behind. Canon seems interested in changing that though if a recent patent application is any indication.

United States patent application 10,375,639 B2 details the schematics for a wireless charging setup that uses a combination of a power mat and a compatible device to offer wireless charging capabilities. The patent doesn’t limit the device being charged to cameras, but does explicitly say ‘the electronic apparatus [being charged] can be an imaging apparatus.’

According to the patent application text, the mat would be able to detect when a camera is present via near field communication (NFC) and adapt the power output to match the required power of the camera unit while also monitoring the temperature to prevent overheating.

It’s not clear whether Canon would rely on a pre-existing wireless charging standard, such as the Wireless Power Consortium’s Qi standard, but considering Qi’s ubiquity, it’s likely to be the case. Of course, there’s always the possibility this patent application never sees the light of day, so don’t get too excited.

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Canon and Nikon Will Release DSLRs With In-Body Image Stabilization

29 Jul

The post Canon and Nikon Will Release DSLRs With In-Body Image Stabilization appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey.

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In-body image stabilization (IBIS) has long been resisted by the two DSLR giants, Nikon and Canon.

But recent rumors indicate that both Canon and Nikon will be breaking into new territory, with IBIS technology added to upcoming DSLRs for both brands.

Up until now, in-body image stabilization has been confined to Nikon’s mirrorless lineup. And while reports indicate that the followup to the (mirrorless) Canon EOS R will include IBIS, there was no definitive information about DSLR in-body stabilization.

Then, in April, rumors indicated that Nikon would be introducing in-body image stabilization to the D6, Nikon’s future flagship DSLR (with a possible release date in the first half of 2020). This was followed by further reports that the D6 was delayed due to the decision to add in-body image stabilization.

And just last week, Canon Rumors reported that “Canon will ‘definitely’ bring IBIS to ‘select’ DSLRs in the near future.”

Canon Rumors was uncertain “which camera(s) would be getting IBIS,” but explained that “the EOS 90D, which is coming in the next couple of months,” is a strong possibility.

Sources have also discussed the possibility that the Canon 1DX Mark III will have in-body image stabilization, so it can go toe-to-toe with the upcoming Nikon D6. Both the Canon 1DX bodies and the Nikon D6 bodies are direct competitors, catering to professional photographers who require high frame rates and exceptional durability.

Now, Nikon and Canon have always maintained that lens stabilization is superior to in-body image stabilization, due to increased flexibility in the lens as compared to the camera body. This may well be true, but many phenomenal Canon and Nikon lenses don’t include image stabilization. So photographers of all levels will undoubtedly appreciate this move to in-body stabilization.

It will certainly be a boon to those who tend to shoot handheld in low light.

So let me ask you:

Are you excited about the possibility of IBIS in new Canon and Nikon DSLRs?

And would you like to see IBIS in the upcoming Canon 90D?

Let me know in the comments!

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Canon to Announce the 90D or the EOS M5 Mark II Next Month

27 Jul

The post Canon to Announce the 90D or the EOS M5 Mark II Next Month appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey.

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August is bound to be an exciting month for Canon fans.

Rumors indicate that either the Canon 90D or the Canon EOS M5 Mark II will be announced next month, though it is also possible that we’ll get an announcement for both.

The Canon 90D would likely be the replacement for the Canon 80D, a mid-level Canon DSLR aimed at enthusiasts. The Canon EOS M5 Mark II, meanwhile, replaces the Canon EOS M5, an APS-C mirrorless camera.

The Canon 80D debuted back in February of 2016, and a lot has changed since then in the camera world. For one, the 80D lacks 4K video, and Canon fans expect to see this featured in a new 90D. Recent speculation suggests that the 90D may also be the first Canon DSLR to contain in-body image stabilization (IBIS).

Here are several rumored Canon 90D specifications:

  • A 31.2 (or a 32.5) megapixel APS-C sensor
  • 10 frames-per-second continuous shooting
  • 4K video
  • Dual card slots
  • Bluetooth
  • Wi-Fi
  • An articulating 3.2-inch LCD
  • 45 autofocus points
  • $ 1399 USD price

Note the 30+ megapixel sensor, which will take Canon APS-C cameras to a new level. And the dual card slots point to this being a slightly higher-end body than the Canon 80D.

The Canon 90D may not be replacing only the Canon 80D, however. Canon 7D Mark II fans have long awaited a 7D Mark III, but may have to settle with a Canon 80D/Canon 7D Mark II replacement hybrid, which will combine both APS-C camera lines into one.

The Canon M5 Mark II, on the other hand, would be an upgraded APS-C mirrorless body. It’s rumored to have an electronic viewfinder like the Canon RP, and enhanced video capabilities, including 4K and high frame-rate slow motion.

Note that the Canon EOS M6, another Canon APS-C mirrorless body, may also see a replacement announced sometime late next month.

Now I’d like to ask you:

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Let me know why in the comments!

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Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM sample gallery

03 Jul

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Canon’s RF mount is still in its infancy, but that’s not stopping the brand from flexing some muscle and releasing the ultra-fast, ultra-pricey 85mm F1.2L – a lens that arguably doesn’t yet have a sensible camera to attach it to. Nonetheless, as you can see from our sample gallery, it offers jaw-dropping performance.

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Canon is using Indiegogo to crowdfund the IVY REC, a ‘Clippable, Go Anywhere Camera’

02 Jul

Earlier this year, at CP+ 2019, Canon showed off a collection of creative concept cameras it has been developing behind-the-scenes for quite some time. Now, Canon has taken the first steps to bring at least one of these cameras to market in the form of an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign.

The first of the concept cameras Canon is hoping to make a reality is the IVY REC, a ‘clippable, go anywhere camera’ that appears to be an ultra-compact point-and-shoot camera that’s about the size of a USB flash drive and features a built-in carabiner.

Currently, the Indiegogo campaign page is nothing more than a landing page where you can sign up to receive more information on the camera and updates on when the campaign will go live. According to the campaign page, the IVY REC features a 13-megapixel 1/3-inch CMOS sensor capable of recording 1080 / 60p video.

Note what appears to be a standard 1/4-20 tripod thread beneath the lens of the IVY REC.

Canon says the IVY REC is lightweight, shockproof and waterproof1. The ultra-compact camera also features wireless connectivity via the CanonMini Cam App, which will turn your smartphone into a live view display and allow for wireless transfer of photos and video. Canon also says the square clip section of the camera can double as a primitive viewfinder.

A single dial appears to be the only menu interface on the camera itself, meaning any minute adjustments will need to be done using the accompanying smartphone app.

At first view, both the camera and the crowdfunding campaign appear extremely out of character for Canon, but in a previous interview with DPReview at CP+ 2019, Canon executives noted the company is determined ‘to capture as many customers as [it] can’ and expressed the belief that ‘there’s a new genre of capturing: a new casual capturing market,’ of sorts that has ‘potential for new developments.’ Sure, Canon has the resources to go out and built this concept for the mass market, but a crowdfunding campaign is a simple solution to gauging the public’s interest without investing any additional capital into the concepts.

There’s no pricing information or details on when the crowdfunding campaign will go live, but the landing page does note ‘early birds’ will receive upwards of 30% off the retail price. You can sign up to receive updates and see the information for yourself on the campaign’s landing page.

1Up to 30 minutes at a depth of 1m (3.3ft)

Update (July 1, 2019): A previous version of this article compared the IVY REC to Google’s Clips camera. It has been updated to remove the comparison, considering the IVY REC isn’t so much a lifelogging camera as it is a specialized point-and-shoot camera.

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Canon EOS 6D Mark II Review: Full-Frame King?

02 Jul

Moving from the APS-C to the full-frame world can be a very intimidating thing to do. After all, you’re going to spend a significant amount of money; money you have most likely been saving up for quite some time. There are so many options out there, and we know you want to pick a camera that will give the most Continue Reading

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Canon patent details triple image stabilization system for low-light video recording

28 Jun
A diagram from the patent that details the process of integrating multiple image stabilization systems together.

Canon has patented a new image stabilization system that utilizes three different technologies to prevent blurry images: lens stabilization, image sensor stabilization and electronic image stabilization. The system would add another layer of movement prevention over Canon’s existing dual image stabilization option that uses both lens and digital stabilization when shooting in video mode.

The patent was first posted on the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s website (USPTO) on June 27. According to the document, Canon’s triple image stabilization system, which uses a combination of lens, sensor and electronic image stabilization technologies, kicks in to prevent slow shutter speed blurs that may otherwise exceed the capabilities of the current Dual IS system.

Canon splits camera shakes into two different categories: low-frequency for slight movements that can be corrected using electronic stabilization and high-frequency for stronger shakes like the vibration from a moving vehicle that can be corrected using optical stabilization.

The patent details a third type of movement Canon called ’accumulated shake’ resulting from low shutter speeds experienced in dim environments. In the case of recording in low-light situations, Canon explains:

…so-called ‘accumulated shake’ may occur, which is a blur occurring in a subject image due to the position at which an optical image is formed being displaced during exposure, and therefore, it may be impossible to acquire a favorable image even if a region that is to be cut out is adjusted.

It appears Canon patented this new system as a potential solution for this problem; the patent explains the system offers ‘favorable shake correction corresponding to the shutter speed.’ Based on the details provided in the patent, Canon may envision future cameras that utilize a detection method for determining when accumulated shake is a problem in order to utilize the triple image stabilization system.

The feature may be used to reduce blurs in videos recorded in low-light settings, but only speculation about Canon’s intentions is possible at this time. As with any patent, Canon may never bring this technology to the consumer market.

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