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Canon Introduces the EOS R100 Entry-Level APS-C Mirrorless Camera for Less Than $500

2023-05-24

PRESS RELEASE

Canon Introduces its Most Affordable, Compact, and Lightweight EOS R Camera Ever: The EOS R100

The Company Also Announced the Wide-Angle “Pancake” Style RF28mm F2.8 STM Lens

MELVILLE, N.Y., May 24, 2023 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is excited to announce the launch of the EOS R100 camera and RF28mm F2.8 STM lens, two new affordable, compact, and lightweight tools for entry-level and emerging content creators to elevate their skills.

Canon EOS R100

The Canon EOS R100 camera was designed for new, first-time mirrorless camera or existing interchangeable camera users who previously enjoyed EOS Rebel or EOS M cameras. The camera touts key features such as a 24.2 megapixel APS-C size sensor, the DIGIC 8 image processor, 4K (Cropped) and Full HD (Full-Width) video at up to 24 and 60 frames-per-second respectively, Autofocus with eye and face detection, and Bluetooth™ and Wi-Fi® connectivity capabilities. For users who are making the EOS R100 their first interchangeable lens (ILC) camera, a significant advantage over using a smartphone camera will be lens selection. The EOS R100 is compatible with the complete lineup of RF and RF-S lenses, and EF and EF-S lenses can be utilized when using one of three available Canon EF-EOS R mount adapters (each sold separately). This selection of lenses includes the Canon RF28mm F2.8 STM lens, which was also announced today.
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Cameras • Press Releases • Sony

Sony ZV-1 II Vlogging Camera Features Ultra Wide-Angle 18-50mm (Equiv.) Zoom Lens

2023-05-23

by photoxels

Responding to user requests, Sony has announced the successor to the ZV-1: The Sony ZV-1 II now features an ultra wide-angle 18-50mm (equiv.) 2.8x optical zoom lens, which means that it is now possible to include more of the surrounding area when holding the camera at arm’s length. Compare that with the ZV-1’s 24-70mm (equiv.) lens.

The ZV-1 II also features the newer menu system found on the Alpha 7 IV and the Alpha 7R V.

There is a USB-C port with power delivery, which is good news for those who want to use the camera for live streaming without having to worry about battery failure.

The tripod thread has been relocated so as to allow easy access to the battery door without having to remove the tripod or grip.

The ZV-1 II includes all the goodies that made the ZV-1 very popular among vloggers.

PRESS RELEASE

Sony Electronics Announces Newest Ultra Wide-Angle Zoom Vlogging Camera, the ZV-1 II

The Integrated Lens and Compact Camera in the Vlog Camera ZV-Series Opens the Door for a Wider Audience of Content Creators

SAN DIEGO, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Sony Electronics launches the all-new second generation camera to the ZV-1 in the vlog camera ZV series, the ZV-1 II, which includes highly requested and popular market-leading features. With a wider-angle lens than ZV-1, the ZV-1 II helps vloggers make more engaging storytelling with attractive photogenic image quality.

Sony ZV-1 II

With the 1.0-type Exmor RS™ image sensor (approximately 20.1 effective megapixels), BIONZ X™ image processing engine, and newly developed ZEISS® Vario-Sonnar T* 18-50 mm F1.8-4ⁱ lens, the ZV-1 II allows for creators of many skill levels to enjoy sophisticated capabilities. From the 18-50mmⁱⁱ wide angle lens which can frame everything from group selfies to narrow interiors or dynamic recordings of everyday scenes to the Multiple Face Recognitionⁱⁱⁱ, which recognizes multiple faces and automatically adjusts to keeps all faces sharp and clear when taking selfie shots that include two or three people, the ZV-1 II is the advanced vlogging camera packed into a travel-size.

“The ZV-1 II is an exciting chapter for content creators and will be the go-to camera for many, including vloggers, social media influencers and short form video creators. With the newest vlog camera in the ZV series, we have taken requests from various users and included features that matter most to vloggers,” says Yang Cheng, Vice President, Imaging Solutions, Sony Electronics Inc. “We are striving to take feedback from our community to continue to expand and elevate our ZV series and the ZV-1 II does just that.”
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Cameras • Sony

Sony ZV-1 II

2023-05-23

by photoxels

20.1MP 1.0″ Stacked CMOS Sensor
2.7X Optical Zoom: 18-50mm F1.8-4.0
Product Showcase Setting
3″ 921.6K dots Vari-angle Touch LCD
Directional mic with wind screen
4K/30P & 1080/120P Video
Built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth

QUICKFACT SHEET

Sony’s vlog camera gets better with the new Sony ZV-1 II. While photographers criticized the previous ZV-1 vlog camera with its 24-70mm (equiv.) lens as not being wide enough to include the vlogger and surrounding, non-photographers vloggers around the world couldn’t care less and made the ZV-1 one of the best selling vlog camera ever. The ZV-1 is compact, a no-brainer to use and gives great videos. Now, with the Sony ZV-1 II which has a wider 18-50mm (equiv.) lens that easily includes the vlogger and surrounding, even photographers can stop griping and get on board.

Sony ZV-1 II

The ZV-1 II is everything the ZV-1 is, plus a wider zoom lens (plus a better touchscreen interface). Like the ZV-1, it features 20.1MP resolution on a 1-inch stacked CMOS sensor. Note that the ZV-1 II is not a mirrorless camera (since the lens is not interchangeable), but a compact camera with a fixed zoom lens. The lens has a 2.7x optical zoom with a 18-50mm (equiv.) wide-angle to portrait range, and a F1.8-4.0 aperture. At the back, the 3-inch 921K-dot Touchscreen LCD is Vari-angle (i.e. fully-articulating) and can, of course, face forward for selfies.
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Cameras • Canon • Press Releases

Canon PowerShot V10 Vlog Camera Features 1-inch Sensor, Image Stabilisation, Face-Tracking AF, Stereo Microphones

2023-05-11

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V is for Video Communication. Canon has introduced a new Powershot series, the Powershot V series, where the V stands for Video Communication. Its first product in this new series is the Canon Powershot V10, a smallish, smartphone-sized camera with a 20MP 1-inch (Type 1 13.3 x 8.8mm) sensor (which is big compared to the tiny image sensors used in smartphones).

The Canon Powershot V10 records video at 4K/30P and Full HD/60P, uses a fixed 6.6mm (19mm equiv.) F2.8 ultra-wide-angle lens, has a small 2.0-in. 460K flip-up LCD screen that faces forward, a built-in built-in 3EV neutral density filter that is automatically applied, 14 creative color filters, and a vertical grip with built-in stand. You can easily do live streaming or use the V10 as a webcam (in the horizontal orientation).

The Powershot V10 is positioned as an upgrade to the video camera in your smartphone with controls and features dedicated for vlogging and live streaming. It will be available in June for an estimated retail price of US $429.99 in an all-black or black and silver version.

PRESS RELEASE

Realize New Video Communication With the Canon Powershot V10 Vlog Camera and the Introduction of the Powershot V Camera Series

MELVILLE, NY, May 11, 2023 – If you’ve picked up your smartphone in the last few minutes, chances are you’ve viewed a video via a social media platform. From the YPulse 2023 Social Media Behavior Report, 59% of Gen Y/Z say they create their own social media content for a broader audience than just their friends and family. As video content continues to absorb our attention for work and leisure, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced the new PowerShot V10 Vlog Camera, the first product in the Company’s new consumer video production, live streaming and vlogging line, the PowerShot V (V= Video Communication) camera series.

Canon Powershot V10

The PowerShot V10 Vlog Camera has in mind the on-the-go content creator who wants to level-up their creative content and step-up from using a smart phone. Packed with key features, including an intuitive control user interface on the touch panel and frame AF mode for product reviews, the PowerShot V10 Vlog Camera can be the priority piece of imaging equipment used for almost all things video.

Additional features include:

Compact and lightweight design, 211g/ 63 x 90 x 34 mm
4K UHD 30P, Full-HD 60p
19mm wide lens which is ideal for selfie taking
Smartphone-like handling and style with vertical grip, easy for one-handed operation
1” CMOS sensor lens helps to enable low-noise video quality in dark areas
Webcam capability (UVC/UAC), horizontal only
Live Streaming via Camera Connect app¹
Auto upload of content via image.canon²
Face-tracking AF designed to automatically detect and autofocus on a person’s face
Image stabilization
Two high-quality stereo microphones and a third microphone for background noise reduction

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Cameras • Nikon

Nikon Z 8: Power of the Z 9 in a Lighter and Smaller Body

2023-05-10

by photoxels

Today, Nikon Canada announced the Nikon Z 8, a full frame mirrorless camera targeted to professional photographers, videographers and creators. As expected, the Nikon Z 8 is basically a Z 9 minus the battery grip, thus inheriting almost all of the features and performance of the flagship full-frame mirrorless Z 9, but in a lighter and more compact (Nikon claims it is approximately 30 per cent smaller) form factor. The Z 8 is considered the full-frame mirrorless replacement of the popular Nikon D850 DSLR.

In Canada, the Nikon Z 8 will be available in late May 2023 for a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of CAD $5,399.95. The MB-N12 battery grip will be available in May for an MSRP of CAD $479.95.

In the US, the Nikon Z 8 will be available on May 25, 2023 for a suggested retail price (SRP) of US $3,999.95. The MB-N12 battery grip will be available in May for an SRP of US $349.95.

PRESS RELEASE

Nikon Announces the Z 8, A Full Frame Mirrorless Camera Offering Ultimate Hybrid Performance and Agility Without Compromise

The Perfect Follow-Up to the Z 9. True Successor to D850.

MISSISSAUGA, ON – May 10, 2023 – Today, Nikon Canada Inc. announced the highly anticipated Nikon Z 8, a full frame mirrorless camera made to meet the needs of imaging professionals, serious photographers, videographers and advanced creators. The Z 8 defines the concept of versatile agility, featuring the latest innovations and speed inherited from the flagship mirrorless Z 9, in a lighter, more compact form-factor that’s ready for action in the field, the studio, the street, at a ceremony or on-set.

Nikon Z 8

The Z 8 packs in massive technology and user-focused features, providing impressive high-resolution images and video up to 8K 60p with overwhelming detail, sharpness, and precise colour. Engineered to be nimble, it’s approximately 30 per cent smaller than the Nikon Z 9, and 15 per cent smaller than the venerable Nikon D850 to which it is the true successor. As the final word in workflow efficiency, the Z 8 gives professionals the confidence to capture without boundaries while yielding stellar files and uncompromising Nikon colour science that can minimize time needed for post-production or editing.

“The new Z 8 is the latest example of Nikon’s commitment to expanding the entire mirrorless ecosystem to support users,” said Amanda Mohammed, Director, Sales and Marketing, Nikon Canada Inc. “We continue to break new ground in optical and technological innovation by rolling out more Z series cameras and NIKKOR Z lenses — powerful tools that allow users to easily turn their vision into reality.”

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