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Canon EOS 90D

Today Canon has announced the EOS 90D, an impressive update to a popular series. The EOS 90D features a higher resolution for stills and video than its predecessor, the EOS 80D, and it borrows features from highly praised high end cameras, the EOS 7D mark II and EOS 1DX mark II.

Canon EOS 90D

The EOS 90D is the latest in a series of cameras that started with the 10D in 2003, in its time the 10D was a very advanced camera boasting a whole six megapixels. Designed for enthusiasts, the series continued to bring excellent imaging performance to Canon users throughout the years. In 2013, the seventh body in the range, the EOS 70D, became a favourite for vlogging as it combined HD video recording with dual-pixel AF for accurate focus tracking while recording.

Released today, the EOS 90D has improved the 10D’s pixel count sevenfold, brings improved high speed shooting up to 10fps and the option of 4K video recording. The series has always been an ideal starting point for photographic enthusiasts, or a step-up after learning with an entry-level DSLR; and the EOS 90D is also a worthy backup body for any professional kit bag.

Headline specs for the EOS 90D

• High Speed continuous shooting: up to 10fps
• 32.5 mega pixel APS-C (crop) CMOS sensor
• 45 cross type AF points with joystick AF point controller
• Intelligent Tracking and Recognition focus system (iTR)
• 4K filmmaking and Dual Pixel CMOS AF
• Maximum ISO 25,600 – expandable to 51,200
• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth® enabled
• 220,000-pixel RGB+IR metering sensor
• Variable-Angle touchscreen to shoot from all angles

Pro technology in a smaller body

The EOS 90D contains the latest DIGIC 8 processor that enables 4K video recording and a high-speed stills frame-rate of 10 frames per second in RAW or jpeg. The AF tracking technology uses 45 cross type AF points and an iTR focus system found in Canon’s flagship models, the EOS 1DX mark II and EOS 7D mark II. iTR uses the phase detection focus points and the 220,000 pixel rgb metering sensor to identify subjects and maintain consistent focus tracking. New to the series is a long awaited ergonomic feature, the AF point joystick control. Positioned close to the AF-ON button on the back of the body, it allows the thumb to flick quickly between moving the AF point and locking on to your subject, without taking your eye away from the viewfinder.

Affordable, better reach, compatible with the entire EF & EF-S lens range.

The APS-C sensor size is smaller than a “full frame” 35mm sensor as a result the sensor receives light from the best and sharpest central portion of any full-frame lens. This cropping has the effect of pulling the subject closer, ideal for shooting distant subjects for sport and wildlife photography. It also means the EOS 90D available at a more accessible price than its full frame counterparts. Also more affordable are EF-S lenses, designed specifically for crop-sensor cameras the optics do not have to be as large as lenses made for full-frame camera bodies making the kit smaller and lighter, as well as cheaper.

The EOS 90D body only is £1209.00 including VAT at release, there are also kits with lenses available. Please contact our sales team for the latest prices.

To order the camera or for more information from our expert sales team call us on 0207 582 3294 or email us at sales@fixationuk.com

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Canon Week

Exclusive deals on Canon

For this week only we have special offers on a wide range of Canon equipment. Get great deals on your next purchase. Only available this week 29th July – 2nd August

To find out more come in to see us in London and Manchester, call our sales team on 0207 582 3294 or email sales@fixationuk.com

Half-Price Sensor Cleaning

While you are with us, take advantage of our half price Sensor cleaning offer for Canon crop sensor, full-frame and mirrorless cameras. Running throughout Canon Week in London and Manchester our technicians will save you hours of retouching time. For more information visit our Sensor Cleaning page.

EF Lenses

L Series lenses from Canon are at the heart of the Canon brand. Offering fast autofocus, incredible sharpness and some of the fastest apertures in the industry, their zoom, prime and super telephoto lenses are the go-to tools for professional photographers around the world. The EF mount has one of the widest ranges of focal lengths available including specialist optics for macro and perspective control There are discounts on a lot of L series lenses, here are some of our Canon Week highlights…

Tilt & Shift Lenses 10% discount

Canon TS-E lenses give you precise control over converging lines and depth of field via movements similar to those seen in technical cameras. The workhorse of the architecture and interiors photographer they are also used by time-lapse producers and videographers for their depth of field effects.
TS-E lenses are Manual focus lenses the E in TS-E stands for electronic aperture as the lens is wide open while composing and stops down automatically when the shutter is released.

Macro Lenses 10% Discount

There are two stand out lenses in the Canon Macro range the EF 100mm ƒ2.8L IS USM is phenomenally sharp, a mainstay of product and beauty photographers alike for it’s fantastic rendition of detail.
Second up is a real curiosity: The MP-E 65mm ƒ2.8 1-5x Macro is more microscope than traditional lens. Starting at a 1:1 reproduction ratio the lens can focus so close to your subject it can produce images at 1:5 to reveal details almost imperceptible to the human eye.

Super Telephoto 10% discount

Canon are so well established in sport and wildlife because of their high speed bodies and lenses that are fast enough to match. Pioneers of high speed lens technology Canon keep making their super tele lenses faster and to the relief of users lighter with each new version. Available for Canon week with 10% discount are the primes:
EF 300mm ƒ2.8 L IS II USM
EF 400mm ƒ2.8 L IS III USM
EF 400mm ƒ4.0 DO IS II USM
EF 500mm ƒ4.0 L IS II USM
EF 600mm ƒ4.0 L IS III USM

And Zoom lenses:
EF 70-200mm ƒ2.8 L IS III USM
EF 70-300mm ƒ4-5.6 L IS USM
EF 100-400mm ƒ4.5-5.6 L IS II USM

More discounts are available, to find out more call our sales team on 0207 582 3294 or email sales@fixationuk.com

NEW RELEASES FROM SONY | FUJI | CANON AND SIGMA image
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New releases from Sony | Fuji | Canon and Sigma

Sony introduces high-resolution Alpha 7R IV Camera with world’s first 61.0 MP back-illuminated full-frame image sensor

The Sony A7R IV mirrorless camera features an impressive 61MP full-frame sensor, making it the highest resolution camera in its class on release. The newly developed sensor is back-illuminated and offers up to 15-stops of dynamic range. The A7R IV also features the same pixel-shift multi-shooting mode as found in the A7 III, creating stunning 240MP images.X-T2_BK_18-55mm_FrontLeft_White
Main Features

  • A brand new back-illuminated 35mm full-frame 61MP image sensor – a world’s first
  • 15-stop of enhanced dynamic range
  • 5-axis Optical In-Body Image Stabilisation
  • Superior AF performance: 567 phase-detection points, covering 74% of the frame
  • Real-time tracking iAF for both humans and animals
  • Built for video: Full sensor width capture, oversampled 6K for 4K capture, touch tracking.
  • Real-time iAF tracking for video – a first for Sony
  • Digital audio interface in camera – another first for Sony
  • A reliable professional tool: Dual UHS-II slots, refined focus control, 2.4+5GHz WiFi,
  • 5.76 million dot UXGA OLED viewfinder
  • USB-C connecton

 

Sony releases long-awaited FE 35mm F1.8 lens

The lightweight 35mm prime lens for full-frame cameras is a versatile choice for everything from table-top photography to the great outdoors. Fast, quiet AF operation and reliable AF tracking make it suitable for shooting videos as well as stills

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Main Features

  • Standard prime lens with fast F1.8 aperture
  • Quiet, reliable AF tracking for movies as well as stills
  • 9-blade circular aperture for smooth bokeh
  • An aspherical element for high corner-to-corner resolution
  • Dust and moisture resistant design

 

Sigma has launched a newly developed, high-performance lens series for full-frame mirrorless cameras

The Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG DN  “Contemporary” is compact  in size while maintaining high image quality and is compatible with full-frame mirrorless cameras.

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Main Features

  • Mount with dust- and splash-proof structure
  • Full-time manual mode
  • Available Mount Conversion Service
  • Designed to minimize flare and ghosting
  • Evaluation with SIGMA’s own MTF measuring system: A1
  • 7-blade rounded diaphragm
  • High-precision, rugged brass bayonet mount

 

The Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN  “Art” enables a creation of artwork with astounding resolution and large bokeh effects, such as portraits that make use of a shallow depth of field.
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Main Features

  • Full-time manual mode
  • Hood with lock
  • Available Mount Conversion Service
  • Designed to minimize flare and ghosting
  • Evaluation with SIGMA’s own MTF measuring system: A1
  • 11-blade rounded diaphragm
  • High-precision, rugged brass bayonet mount

 

The Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN  “Art” is a large-diameter, ultra-wide-angle zoom lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras. While pursuing the ultimate image quality of the Art line, the size is reduced thanks to the exclusive design for mirrorless cameras.

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Main Features

  • Full-time manual mode
  • Available Mount Conversion Service
  • Designed to minimize flare and ghosting
  • Evaluation with SIGMA’s own MTF measuring system: A1
  • 11-blade rounded diaphragm
  • High-precision, rugged brass bayonet mount

 

The new Canon RF 24-240mm f4-6.3 IS USM Lens is the perfect travel companion with its portable, versatile 10x zoom lens for the EOS R system that’s ideal for everything from wide-angle landscapes to frame-filling portraits, and even close-up sport and wildlife. This lens represents a new standard in full-frame image quality, especially at this focal range.

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  • Versatile 10x zoom range: Focal lengths covering 24-240mm
  • Near-silent Nano USM focusing: Fast for stills; smooth for video
  • Five-stop Image Stabilizer: Protects against blur from camera shake
  • Weighs just 750g: Portable lightweight design
  • Circular, seven-bladed aperture: For smooth, natural bokeh
  • Large lockable zoom ring: Turns through 100°
  • Clickless 1/8-stop aperture control: When shooting movies
  • Customisable control ring: Adaptable to the way you work
  • Full-time manual focusing: Take control at any time
  • Built for the EOS R system: Maximise the performance of your EOS R

FUJIFILM has launched their latest addition to the X Series lens lineup.

The FUJINON XF16-80mmF4 R OIS WR is a compact 5x zoom lens that covers a range of focal lengths from wide angle to mid-telephoto with a constant F4 aperture

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Main Features

  • Advanced image quality
  • Compact, lightweight and stylish design for superior operability
  • Powerful OIS
  • Fast and silent autofocus
  • The lens barrel is sealed at 10 locations making the lens dust and weather resistant and capable of operating at temperatures as low as -10°C

 

FUJIFILM launchesits their smallest GF lens yet for the GFX Large Format System,  the FUJINON GF50mmF3.5 R LM WR which is the tenth lens for GFX large format system

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Main Features

  • Outstanding image quality
  • Compact 84x48mm and weighing only 335g.
  • High performance, fast and silent.
  • Durable,  sealed in ten places, making it dust and weather resistant

 

 

 

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Nikon | Canon | Fujifilm new releases

Nikon today introduces the first of the f2.8 pro lenses for Nikon Z. The NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S is a professional lens that boasts an exceptionally compact build, advanced optics, and extensive weather sealing. Stills or video, this workhorse lens delivers superb results.

 

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Main feature
  • Exceptional close-up performance: Minimum focus distance of 0.38m
  • Advanced optical design: 17 elements in 15 groups with anti-reflective ARNEO and Nano Crystal coatings
  • Customisable control ring: Manual focusing (default), silent aperture control (great for iris transitions during video recording), or exposure compensation
  • L-Fn (lens function) button: Assign up to 21 different functions. From AF lock to metering, bracketing, and more. OLED information display panel: quickly confirm aperture, focus distance, exact focal length, and depth of field
  • Tough, compact build with extensive sealing to protect from dust and moisture

The Canon EOS RP is essentially a smaller, lighter and cheaper alternative to the imaging giant’s first full-frame mirrorless camera, the EOS RX-T2_BK_18-55mm_FrontLeft_White

Just like its bigger sibling, the EOS RP is powered by the DIGIC 8 image processor and boasts Canon’s coveted Dual Pixel CMOS AF. The mirrorless camera houses a full-frame 26.2MP CMOS sensor and is capable of reaching a maximum ISO of 40,000. Alongside Dual Pixel CMOS AF, the EOS RP matches its high-end counterpart’s 88% horizontal and 100% vertical coverage. And – although not quite as impressive as the EOS R’s mammoth 5,655 AF points – the EOS RP still packs a similarly jaw-dropping 4,779 AF positions. It also features Face+Tracking, Eye AF, One-shot AF and Servo AF modes, and those shooting in low light can make use of the camera’s ability to focus down to an impressive -5 EV.
Main features
  • Incredible quality images at any time of day
  • EOS handling without compromise
  • See everything, miss nothing with Dual Pixel CMOS AF
  • Shoot flexibly and connect seamlessly
  • Create high quality and super-steady movies

The Fujifilm X-T30, the follow-up to the X-T20, now boasts Fujifilm’s fourth generation image sensor and processor found in the X-T3.

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Designed for all photographers from beginner to advanced, the X-T30 offers phase detection pixels across the entire frame, Full HD and 4K/30p video recording, a new intuitive 3.0″ touch-screen, and an improved body design for increased comfort and stability.
Main features
  • New Fourth generation 26.1-megapixel APS-C X Trans CMOS 4 image sensor and X Processor 4 (same as X-T3)
  • AF algorithm has been improved to deliver even more advanced AF-tracking performance for both stills and video
  • 100% phase detection pixels are now across the entire frame, making it possible to quickly and accurately focus on a subject
  • Improved video functionality: 4K at 30fps, Full HD 1080p, including 120fps to create super slow motion effects
  • Filmmakers needing high colour fidelity can record 10-bit, 4:2:2 colour through the camera’s HDMI port
  • New intuitive 3.0″ 1.04M-dot 2-way tilting touch LCD & 2.36M-dot OLED electronic viewfinder (EVF)
  • New Focus Lever: replaces Selector Buttons to achieve faster and more intuitive camera operation, allows for extra grip too
  • Improved ISO: extended 80-51200, standard ISO160-12800
  • Built-in WiFi for shooting from your smartphone or tablet devices
  • 1x SD UHS-I card slot, built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth V.4.2, headphone Jack via USB-C Adapter & NP-W126S battery

The Fujifilm XF16mm f2.8 R WR Lens expands the X series line-up of compact, lightweight and stylish lenses with a focal length that’s suitable for architecture, landscape and low-light photographyX-T2_BK_18-55mm_FrontLeft_White
Designed for Fujifilm’s mirrorless cameras, the lens features a focal length equivalent to 24mm (in the 35mm format), has a maximum aperture of f2.8 and adopts an inner focusing system driven by a stepping motor for faster and quieter auto-focusing.

Main feature
  • The lens features 10 lens elements in 8 groups including two aspherical elements. Optimal arrangement of aspherical lenses suppress spherical aberrations and field curvature while maintaining high performance from the center of the screen to every corner.
  • The lens weighs just 155g and is 45.4mm in length. It is the widest lens of the compact prime lens series. The aperture and focusing rings feature precise click stops and smooth damping for enhanced operation. The metal exterior uses the same design style as XF23mmF2 R WR, XF35mmF2 R WR, and XF50mmF2 WR for a robust, premium feel.
  • The inner focusing AF system uses a stepping motor to drive lightweight focusing elements for a fast, silent autofocus performance.
  • The lens is weather-sealed at nine points around the barrel making it weather and dust resistant. It is designed to operate in temperatures as low as -10°C. Used with the weather and dust-resistant FUJIFILM X-Pro2 or X-T1/T2/T3, and X-H1 bodies means users can shoot confidently in light rain or dusty environments without worrying about the conditions.
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Close up | C-Log on the EOS 5D Mk IV

More and more professional photographers are diversifying their skillsets, adding video production to the list of services they can offer their clients. Camera technology is changing accordingly, with video on new models no longer thought of as an optional afterthought, but an essential headline feature.

Few camera lines better exemplify this than Canon’s EOS 5D series, the revolutionary progenitor of DSLR filmmaking. Canon’s EOS 5D DSLRs offer both superb stills performance and exceptional video capabilities, none more so than the latest in the series, the EOS 5D Mark IV.

The ears of every filmmaker pricked up last year when Canon announced that it would be bringing something special to the EOS 5D Mark IV – its Canon Log colour profile from the Cinema EOS range, more commonly known as C-Log.

So what is C-Log, and why does it get filmmakers so interested? Let’s take a closer look.

What is C-Log?

As mentioned above, Canon Log Gamma was first introduced on the Cinema EOS range of pro video-oriented cameras. It’s been around for years, but the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV represents its first appearance in the DSLR range.

Put simply, it’s a colour profile for shooting video. It’s a logarithmic tone curve, delivering an image with 12 stops of dynamic range at ISO 400 or higher, preserving the maximum amount of detail possible in shadows and highlights.

If you were to look at footage shot in C-Log straight out of camera, you might wonder what all the fuss is about, as it’ll look flat, dull and really rather grey. This, however, is precisely the point. C-Log is designed to provide maximum flexibility in video post-production. Those preserved colour details and low-noise shadows mean you can tailor the look of shots exactly as you want it, giving you complete control over the final product.

Another useful aspect of the fact that C-Log has been ported from the Cinema EOS line to the EOS 5D Mark IV is that it ensures continuity between cameras – you can take footage shot on your EOS C300 Mark II and your EOS 5D Mark IV and grade it all to give it a consistent look. This means that if you decide to step up your video production and invest in the Cinema EOS line, your 5D Mark IV will still be useful as a B-camera.

Using C-Log on the 5D Mark IV

Once C-Log is installed on your EOS 5D Mark IV, there are a few tips and tricks that are well worth being aware of in order to use it effectively.

One useful function the camera offers is View Assist. Remember, your footage shot in C-Log is going to look pretty flat and uninteresting on the view screen, as the colour comes out in the grade. This can make it difficult to get a feel for the quality of what you’re shooting. View Assist solves this problem by giving the shot a pre-made LUT (a basic colour grade) in the view screen, making it look more like the final product for the shooter while still capturing that lovely flat Log profile for the grade. It’s also possible to tune your Log image in the settings menu of the 5D Mark IV, turning up the contrast or saturation if you’re after a specific look.

 

Canon has ensured that some of the EOS 5D Mark IV’s key features are compatible with C-Log shooting. The powerful Dual Pixel CMOS autofocus system can be used when shooting C-Log, allowing for fast and accurate focusing, though it is worth being aware that C-Log may cause the AF system to struggle a little more than usual in low-light or low-contrast situations. Shooters can also film Full HD at up to 120fps, as well as 4K at 25fps.

It’s worth knowing that there are a few modes that are not compatible with C-Log shooting – these are: Picture Style, Auto Lighting Optimiser, Highlight Tone Priority, Time-lapse Movies and HDR movies.

Watch out for banding

While the vast majority of the time your C-Log footage should come out beautifully, Canon notes that there are a few situations and settings that could cause some horizontal noise patterns when using the profile. Canon says, “The colour gradation of the sky or white walls may not be reproduced correctly. Irregular colours, irregular exposure or noise may appear.”

As stated by Canon, the presence or absence of banding in C-Log footage will depend on a number of factors – the lighting, the nature of subject, the movement of the subject or camera, and just in general the environment you’re shooting in. This is why you always want to do some test shots before you start filming in earnest.

If you do encounter some banding, there are a number of ways to remedy it. Shooting at a lower ISO is a good option if possible (Canon generally recommends an ISO setting of 400 as being optimal for shooting in C-Log), and you can also correct the problem the old-fashioned way by simply adding some more light if you have it. Another potential solution is to delve into the menus and disable peripheral illumination correction, though of course, you always have the option of handling correction in post.

Getting C-Log on the 5D Mark IV

So, you’ve got your 5D Mark IV and now you need C-Log? Well, it’s a little different from a normal firmware in that you can’t simply download and install the update yourself – you need to get it done by professionals.

The good news though is that your friendly Fixation techs can get the update installed for you, for the same price as the official Canon team – just £69.25 plus VAT! Head to our Canon repair page and we’ll get you all set to go.

 

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