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Sigma releases firmware updates for Canon EF and Nikon F lenses, MC-11 mount converter

25 Jan

Sigma has released multiple firmware updates for Nikon F-mount and Canon EF-mount interchangeable lenses. The new lens firmware updates bring a number of changes to a total of seven lenses, adding support for Canon’s Lens Aberration Correction function and multiple bug fixes, which were addressed in a recent compatibility notice.

The firmware update for Canon EF-mount brings the new Lens Aberration Correction function support for the following lenses:

  • SIGMA 24-35mm F2 DG HSM | Art
  • SIGMA 500mm F4 DG OS HSM | Sports
  • SIGMA 18-300 mm F3.5-6.3 DC MACRO OS HSM | Contemporary

In addition, the update improves the AF speed for the 500mm lens when it is used with select camera models, and also adds compatibility with the EOS R’s ‘Scene Intelligent Auto Mode’ and automatic ‘1.6x (Crop)’ to the 18-300mm lens.

Sigma has also released a firmware update for Nikon F-Mount lenses that exclusively brings bug fixes. The software corrects problems that could impact video recording, AF, and overexposure involving the following lenses:

  • SIGMA 24-35mm F2 DG HSM | Art
  • SIGMA 50mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art
  • SIGMA 85mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art
  • SIGMA 135mm F1.8 DG HSM | Art

Joining the lens updates is a firmware release for Sigma Mount Converter MC-11 SA-E and EF-E. The update adds compatibility with the newest interchangeable lenses firmware updates.

The products can be updated using the Sigma Optimization Pro software, which is available to download on Windows and macOS for free. The full firmware update change-logs are below.

[CANON UPDATE]

We would like to announce that a new firmware update for SIGMA’s interchangeable lenses for CANON EF mount listed below is now available.

This firmware allows compatibility with Canon’s in-camera Lens Aberration Correction function to enable correction matching the optical characteristics of each lens. It also corrects the phenomenon that abnormal images appear or operation errors occur when the function is enabled. In addition, it improves the functionality. Furthermore, phenomena particular to some lenses when they are used in combination with the Canon “EOS R” and their “Mount Adapter EF-EOS R” or “Control Ring Mount Adapter EF-EOS R” that we announced on January 16th, 2019 are also improved on by this firmware.

For customers who own the SIGMA USB DOCK and applicable products listed below, please update the firmware via SIGMA Optimization Pro.*

* Before updating the firmware using the SIGMA USB DOCK, please ensure to update SIGMA Optimization Pro to Ver. 1.5.0. or later.

SIGMA 24-35mm F2 DG HSM | Art for CANON EF mount

Benefits of the update:

  • It has ensured compatibility with Canon’s in-camera Lens Aberration Correction function, which enables correction matching the optical characteristics of the attached lens.*
  • It has corrected the phenomenon that abnormal images appear or operation errors occur when Canon’s in-camera Lens Aberration Correction function is enabled.

SIGMA 500mm F4 DG OS HSM | Sports for CANON EF mount

Benefits of the update:

  • It has ensured compatibility with Canon’s in-camera Lens Aberration Correction function, which enables correction matching the optical characteristics of the attached lens.*
  • It has corrected the phenomenon that abnormal images appear or operation errors occur when Canon’s in-camera Lens Aberration Correction function is enabled.
  • It has improved the AF speed when the lens is used in combination with some cameras.

SIGMA 18-300 mm F3.5-6.3 DC MACRO OS HSM | Contemporary for CANON EF mount

Benefits of the update:

  • It has ensured compatibility with Canon’s in-camera Lens Aberration Correction function, which enables correction matching the optical characteristics of the attached lens.*
  • It has corrected the phenomenon that abnormal images appear or operation errors occur when Canon’s in-camera Lens Aberration Correction function is enabled.
  • It has become compatible with EOS R’s “1.6x (Crop)” to be set automatically as well as with “Scene Intelligent Auto Mode”.

* Compatible Canon camera models: EOS R1, EOS-1D X mark II, EOS 5Ds, EOS 5Ds R, EOS 5D mark IV, EOS 6D mark II, EOS 80D, EOS 8000D (EOS Rebel T6s, EOS 760D), EOS 9000D (EOS 77D) , EOS Kiss x8i (EOS Rebel T6i, EOS 750D), EOS Kiss x9i (EOS Rebel T7i, EOS 800D), EOS Kiss x9 (EOS Rebel SL2, EOS 200D)

1 When the Digital Lens Optimizer is switched [OFF], but “Peripheral illumination correction”, “Chromatic aberration correction” and “Distortion correction”, located within the in-camera Lens Aberration Correction function is switched [ON], the appropriate corrections can be achieved in accordance with the optical characteristics of each lens.

[NIKON UPDATE]

We would like to announce that a new firmware update for SIGMA’s interchangeable lenses for NIKON F mount listed below is now available.

Phenomena particular to some lenses when they are used in combination with the Nikon “Z 7” and their “Mount Adapter FTZ” that we announced on October 26th, 2018 are improved on by this firmware.

For customers who own the SIGMA USB DOCK and applicable product listed below, please update the firmware via SIGMA Optimization Pro*

* Before updating the firmware using the SIGMA USB DOCK, please ensure to update SIGMA Optimization Pro to Ver. 1.5.0. or later.

SIGMA 24-35mm F2 DG HSM | Art for NIKON F mount

Benefit of the update:

When the lens is used in combination with the Nikon “Z 7” and their “Mount Adapter FTZ”, it has corrected the phenomenon whereby it may occasionally stop recording while shooting video.

SIGMA 50mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art for NIKON F mount

Benefit of the update:

When the lens is used in combination with the Nikon “Z 7” and their “Mount Adapter FTZ”, it has corrected the phenomenon whereby the response to the AF operation is intermittent when starting to shoot with the subject completely out of focus.

SIGMA 85mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art & SIGMA 135mm F1.8 DG HSM | Art for NIKON F mount

Benefit of the update:

When the lens is used in combination with the Nikon “Z 7” and their “Mount Adapter FTZ”, it has corrected the phenomenon whereby it may occasionally show overexposure when narrowing down the aperture from F5.6 while shooting.

[SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 UPDATE]

We are pleased to announce that a firmware update for the SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 SA-E and EF-E is now available. This firmware makes the SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 compatible with the latest firmware of SIGMA interchangeable lenses. For customers who own the SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11, please update the firmware via SIGMA Optimization Pro* by connecting it to a computer using the supplied USB Cable.

* Before updating the SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 firmware, please ensure SIGMA Optimization Pro has been updated to ver. 1.5.0 or later.

SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 SA-E

Benefit of the update:

It has become compatible with the SIGMA 28mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art for SIGMA.

SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 EF-E

Benefits of the update:

  • It has become compatible with the SIGMA 500mm F4 DG OS HSM | Sports for CANON EF mount, that has the latest firmware Ver.2.00.
  • It has become compatible with the SIGMA 24-35mm F2 DG HSM | Art for CANON EF mount, that has the latest firmware Ver.2.00.
  • It has become compatible with the SIGMA 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 DC MACRO OS HSM | Contemporary for CANON EF mount, that has the latest firmware Ver.2.00.
  • It has become compatible with the SIGMA 28mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art for CANON EF mount.
  • It has become compatible with the SIGMA CINE LENS FF High Speed Prime Line 28mm T1.5 FF for CANON EF mount and 40mm T1.5 FF for CANON EF mount.

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Meike releases 50mm F1.7 full-frame budget lens for Canon EOS-R, Nikon Z cameras

23 Jan

Hong Kong-based company Meike has launched its 50mm F1.7 lens for the Canon EOS-R and Nikon Z6 / Z7 full-frame cameras. This manual focus full-frame lens features 6 elements in 5 groups, 0.5m / 1.6ft minimum focusing distance, a nanotechnology multi-layer coating, and 310 gram / 11oz weight.

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The Meike 50mm F1.7 lens, which is designed for portrait photography, sports a dust- and water-resistant design with a brushed metal housing and metal bayonet. The model is available now with an included front and rear lens caps, a lens hood, pouch, and cloth for $ 139.99 USD through Amazon (EOS R, Nikon Z).

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Sigma updates lens compatibility notice for Canon EOS R after further testing

17 Jan

Sigma has made a number of amendments to its lens compatibility notice for Sigma lenses when used on Canon’s EOS R mirrorless camera.

After further testing, Sigma has concluded both autofocus and optical image stabilization (for applicable lenses) work ‘without any issues’ on the following lenses when used with Canon EOS R mirrorless cameras via the EF-EOS R mount adapter or Control Ring EF-EOS R mount adapter:

DG Lens
– SIGMA 12-24mm F4 DG HSM | Art
– SIGMA 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM | Art
– SIGMA 24-35mm F2 DG HSM | Art
– SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM | Art
– SIGMA 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM | Art
– SIGMA 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Sports
– SIGMA 70-200mm F2.8 DG OS HSM | Sports
– SIGMA 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary
– SIGMA 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS HSM | Sports
– SIGMA 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary
– SIGMA 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Sports
– SIGMA APO 200-500mm F2.8/400-1000mm5.6 EX DG
– SIGMA APO 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM
– SIGMA 8mm F3.5 EX DG CIRCULAR FISHEYE
– SIGMA 14mm F1.8 DG HSM | Art
– SIGMA 15mm F2.8 EX DG DIAGONAL FISHEYE
– SIGMA 20mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art
– SIGMA 24mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art
– SIGMA 28mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art
– SIGMA 35mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art
– SIGMA 40mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art
– SIGMA 50mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art
– SIGMA 85mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art
– SIGMA 105mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art
– SIGMA 135mm F1.8 DG HSM | Art
– SIGMA 500mm F4 DG OS HSM | Sports
– SIGMA 70mm F2.8 DG MACRO | Art
– SIGMA MACRO 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM ?
– SIGMA APO MACRO 150mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM ?
– SIGMA APO MACRO 180mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM ?

DC Lens
– SIGMA 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM ?
– SIGMA 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM ?
– SIGMA 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM ?
– SIGMA 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC MACRO OS HSM | Contemporary ?
– SIGMA 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM | Art ?
– SIGMA 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC MACRO OS HSM | Contemporary ?
– SIGMA 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC MACRO OS HSM ?
– SIGMA 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 DC MACRO OS HSM | Contemporary ?
– SIGMA 50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM | Art ?
– SIGMA 4.5mm F2.8 EX DC CIRCULAR FISHEYE HSM ?
– SIGMA 10mm F2.8 EX DC FISHEYE HSM ?
– SIGMA 30mm F1.4 DC HSM | Art ?

*Camera’s “Scene Intelligent Auto mode” cannot be used.

Sigma notes when Digital Lens Optimizer, located within the EOS R settings menu, is switched to ‘OFF’ but peripheral illumination correction, chromatic aberration correction and distortion correction are turned on, those corrections will be made for each lens, specific to their optical characteristics. ‘This is applicable to DG and DC lenses from Contemporary, Art and Sports line listed below which were released after March, 2018, or those of which firmware has been updated to Ver.2.0 or later,’ says Sigma in the press release.

Sigma also clarifies that any DC lenses where the image circle is made to match APS-C sensors is used, the EOS R won’t automatically switch to its built-in 1.6x crop shooting mode, meaning it will have to be set manually. A future firmware update, expected to be ‘announced at a later date,’ will make this switch automatic and add support for the EOS R’s Scene Intelligent Auto mode.

Testing also confirmed three lenses had the potential to show ‘some phenomena’ that required special handling. The Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM, 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM and 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM all experienced a problem wherein on particular occasions the camera battery needed to be taken out and put back in place if the lens was removed while the optical stabilization is running.

Likewise, the 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM and 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM experienced an issue where autofocus would stop working from infinity to closer focus distance while shooting video.

Upcoming firmware updates to address these issues for these three lenses are expected ‘at a later date.’

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DPReview TV: Looking back at the Nikon D1H and Canon 1D

12 Jan

2019 is DPReview’s 20th anniversary year, so we decided to take a walk down memory lane and shoot with a couple cameras that helped usher in the digital era for pro photographers: The Canon EOS 1D and the Nikon D1H. Join Chris and Barney for some camera nostalgia as they take these former flagships for a spin around Seattle.

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  • Introduction
  • Barney's lens issue
  • Design
  • Sensors
  • Chris's woes
  • Memory cards
  • Barney's lens issue – part II
  • Firewire
  • D1H hidden buttons
  • Shutter sounds
  • Photojournalism
  • D1H Raw
  • The wrap

Images from this episode

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Our original Canon EOS 1D sample gallery

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Our original Nikon D1H sample galleries

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Sigma 28mm F1.4 Art lens now available for pre-order on Canon, Nikon, Sigma and Sony mounts

12 Jan

Sigma has officially opened up pre-orders for the 28mm F1.4 DG HSM Art lens it first showed off at Photokina in September 2018.

The lens, which Sigma said would be available in Canon EF, Nikon F, Sigma SA and Sony E mounts, is listed as pre-order for $ 1,399 USD at both Adorama and B&H.

As a refresher, the 28mm F1.4 DG HSM Art lens has a 17-element optical design including two F Low Dispersion (FLD), three Special Low Dispersion (SLD) elements and three aspherical elements. It has a minimum focusing distance of 28cm / 11.02in, a nine-blade aperture diaphragm, maximum magnification of 0.19x and a 77mm filter thread — the same as Sigma’s 24mm F1.4 DG HSM Art lens.

Update (January 11th, 2019): It appears the Sony E-mount version of the Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM Art lens is now available for pre-order as well at both Adorama and B&H. The article has been updated accordingly to reflect this change.

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Canon ranked in top five for US patent awards for 33 consecutive years

11 Jan
The Canon Sure Shot Delsol used solar panels on its front cover to power some of the camera’s functions. Solar power drove the AF system, the electro-magnetic shutter unit, film advance and even the flash. A secondary lithium battery was used as a back-up. C1995

Canon has proudly announced it ranked third in the world for the number of patents awarded to it by the US Patents Office during 2018. The company is quite used to being at the top of the table though, and has managed to remain in the top five every year for the last 33 – since 1985. The company also says that it has ranked as the number one Japanese company in the charts for the last 14 years.

Canon explains in a statement that the US is an important market not only for its products but also for its technologies. The company says its innovations ‘serve society’ as they lead to better products, more convenience and improved manufacturing techniques.

It is important to remember the photography is just a part of Canon’s business, but it would be interesting to know what proportion of its 3000+ awarded patents last year came from its photographic operations.

Press release

Canon places top five in U.S. patent rankings for 33 years running and first among Japanese companies for fourteen years running

TOKYO, January 8, 2019—Canon Inc. ranked third for the number of U.S. patents awarded in 2018, becoming the only company in the world to have ranked in the top five for 33 years running, according to the latest ranking of preliminary patent results issued by IFI CLAIMS Patent Services. What’s more, Canon once again ranked first among Japanese companies.

Canon actively promotes the globalization of its business and places great value on obtaining patents overseas, carefully adhering to a patent-filing strategy that pursues patents in essential countries and regions while taking into consideration the business strategies and technology and product trends unique to each location. Among these, the United States, with its many high-tech companies and large market scale, represents a particularly important region in terms of business expansion and technology alliances.

Canon promotes the acquisition and application of intellectual property rights, not only for fundamental technologies required for next-generation products, but also such technologies as the wireless communication and image compression technologies shared by next-generation social infrastructure. Canon contributes to the realization of technology that serves society by continuing to provide even better products, greater convenience and by contributing to the development of manufacturing.

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Canon exec says an 8K mirrorless camera is on the ‘EOS R-series roadmap’

11 Jan

In an exclusive interview with Dave Etchells of Imaging Resource Canon’s top product-planning executive, Yoshiyuki Mizoguchi, shared a number of interesting details regarding the future of the Canon R series.

Considering his position in the company, Mizoguchi-san is the foremost expert in terms of understanding where Canon is currently at and where it anticipates on going with the EOS R lineup in the future.

The interview is full of smaller tid-bits regarding the Canon EOS R series, but the stand-out detail from the lengthy interview is the mention of an upcoming EOS R camera that’s capable of recording 8K video.

When inquired by Etchells as to how video plays a roll in the EOS R series — both in terms of lenses and cameras — and how important it will be within the product lineup, Mizoguchi-san had the following to say:

Video will play a huge role in the EOS R System for sure. For example, an 8K video capable camera is already in our EOS R-series roadmap. And we are not just looking at video from a camera perspective, we are also working on how to make RF lenses better for video capture as well. [Emphasis provided by Imaging Resource]

The answer continues on with Mizoguchi-san saying the RF 24-105mm F4L was designed, in part, with Nano USM technology due to its ‘silent and smooth autofocus while shooting video.’

Mizoguchi-san wraps up the answer saying ‘Paired with Dual Pixel CMOS AF, a wide range of Nano USM equipped RF lenses will promise video creators great image quality as well as impressive autofocus together in the R-series.’

As Imaging Resource pointed out in an editorial note underneath this specific question and response, the phrase ‘on the roadmap’ could mean later this year or within the next decade. However, the fact Mizoguchi-san even mentioned it shows it’s very likely a sooner-rather-than-later sort of deal considering how conservative and quiet Canon tends to be when talking about future technologies.

There is plenty to dig into within the full interview, but a few other notable mentions include Mizoguchi-san saying 4K without crop factor, faster frame rates, and in-body image stabilization (IBIS) are all features Canon ‘[is] aware of and are working on.’ Mizoguchi-san also confirms that Canon is very much focused on ‘satisfying’ both the DSLR and mirrorless market, at least for the time being.

To read the full interview, head on over to Imaging Resource. It’s a fantastic dive into the EOS R system and its future with the man who would know best.

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Canon RF 28-70mm F2 L sample gallery

09 Jan

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Canon launched the mirrorless full-frame RF-mount with a handful of impressive lenses including the RF 50mm F1.2L as well as the the versatile, fast 28-70mm F2L – a lens we’ve been shooting with a lot. Described by one DPR-staffer as ‘the size and weight of a 25 oz can of [popular-Australian-in-name-only] beer,’ this lens isn’t necessarily compact, but it does seem like an indicator for what’s to come for the RF-mount. Simply put, it seems more suited for a larger, more professional body than the EOS R. Despite some awkwardness using it on the aforementioned, we’re impressed with the results.

See our Canon RF 28-70mm F2L sample gallery

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Canon reveals VIXIA HF G50 4K UHD, W10, and W11 camcorders at CES 2019

08 Jan

Canon has launched three new VIXIA consumer camcorders at CES 2019, the most notable being the VIXIA HF G50 with 4K/30p recording and 20x optical zoom. This is the first G-Series camcorder to offer UHD recording, making it ideal for advanced amateurs and projects requiring a higher level of quality, according to Canon.

The VIXIA HF G50 features a Canon 29.3 – 601mm 20x optical zoom lens, 8-blade aperture for still image bokeh, 4K 1/2.3-inch sensor, DIGIC DV 6 image processor, Dual-Pixel CMOS AF five-axis OIS, dual-card SD slots, a 3-inch LCD touchscreen, and a tilting EVF.

In addition to Full HD and UHD, the camcorder supports slow and fast recording with a range of 0.4x to 1200x. The model retains the same general design as the previous HF G40 camcorder model. Canon will offer the VIXIA HF G50 4K camcorder in April for $ 1,099.99 USD.

Joining the HF G50 are the new VIXIA HF W11 and HF W10 rugged camcorders targeted at adventurers and general consumers. Both models feature shockproof, dustproof, and waterproof (to 5m / 16.4ft) construction; they can be used in temperatures down to -10C / 14F. Likewise, both the HF W10 and HF W11 offer 40x optical zoom, 60x digital zoom, Full HD 1920 x 1080 AVCHD recording, 5-hour battery life, and a 3-inch touchscreen.

The two models differ in internal storage capacity: the W11 has 32GB, whereas the W10 only has 8GB. Users can expand the capacities via a removable SD card. As well, the W11 model features an automatic LED light. Both models will be released in April for $ 399.99 USD (HF W10) and $ 449.99 USD (HF W11).

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Canon offers new developer kits for EOS bodies and PowerShot SX70 HS

05 Jan

Canon users who want to develop applications for their camera will be able to do so with new expanded SDK and API kits just announced by the company. The release updates the existing EOS Digital SDK (Software Development Kit) and introduces a new Camera Control API (Application Programming Interface) that is compatible with the new PowerShot SX70 HS bridge camera.

The kits allow users to develop their own methods for triggering and controlling some settings of compatible cameras, and in the case of the SX70 HS for controlling the powered zoom lens. As the new Camera Control API ‘features an agnostic operating system’ it can be operated from almost any platform, so will be compatible with a wide range of control devices from smartphones to desk top computers. The current ED SDK is only compatible with Windows and Mac environments.

The new version of the ED SDK, that adds the SX70 HS to the list of compatible cameras, is available now on the Canon Developers Website, while the Camera Control API will be released in March.

Press release:

Canon Europe Announces New SDK and API Package for Developers and Integrators

Power your enterprising vision with Canon PowerShot SX70 HS,
the first product supported in 2019

Canon Europe, a world leader in digital imaging solutions, announces the release of its new camera API package, offering a range of resources to developers. The combined EOS Digital software development kit (SDK) and all-new Camera Control API (CCAPI) create unique opportunities for developers and software engineers to take advantage of select Canon cameras and lenses, launching with the PowerShot SX70 HS.

Many developers have already benefited from Canon SDKs, enabling them to integrate Canon cameras and lenses in their solutions and control them remotely, wired via USB. Such applications include photo booths, robotic / automated units, event photography and recording, mass portrait / passport and photogrammetry systems.

The EDSDK benefits will allow users to control Canon cameras remotely from a Mac or PC and use the same code across all compatible Canon cameras. To take advantage of multi-platform support on select models[1] for fast development, the new CCAPI features an agnostic operating system, allowing wireless usage in any environment, such as Windows, Mac, Android, iOS or Linux.

Key EDSDK/CCAPI functions include:

  • Detecting, connecting/disconnecting the camera
  • Checking and changing camera settings, including time
  • Remote shooting
  • Downloading/erasing images, formatting cards

“We are delighted to be expanding our EOS Digital SDK to the PowerShot series[2] and provide a tool that enables control of the camera and its power zoom remotely”, said Yuko Tanaka, ITCG Product Marketing Director. “In addition, the new Camera Control API is based on Internet Protocol, making it compatible with all operating systems”.

The PowerShot SX70 HS is Canon latest premium bridge camera, that delivers a truly portable and versatile shooting experience. The camera features a powerful 65x optical fixed lens zoom, equivalent to a 21–1365mm focal length. It also has DSLR-style looks and handling, a 7.5cm Vari-Angle LCD screen, 20.3 Megapixel sensor and 4K Ultra High Definition video. The PowerShot SX70 HS is an ideal all-in-one camera, capable of handling all types of shooting scenario, without the need to carry multiple lenses.

Camera API Package Availability
The camera API package is a release driven by business users’ feedback and is part of Canon’s commitment to deliver convenient solutions to developers and integrators. The EOS Digital SDK is available for immediate download at www.didp.canon-europa.com.

The Camera Control API will be available from March 2019 via the Canon developer’s website.

For more information on the Canon PowerShot SX70 HS, please visit:
https://www.canon-europe.com/cameras/powershot-sx70-hs/

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