$80 Bushnell BackTrack D-TOUR user-friendly, personal GPS device that includes a host of new features

The Bushnell BackTrack D-TOUR is a user-friendly, personal GPS device that includes a host of new features. In addition to a self-calibrating digital compass, the device provides time, temperature, altitude, and current latitude/longitude coordinates. The D-TOUR also captures key stats including the length of the trip, average speed and elevation. This data can easily be saved for future use or uploaded and shared via email or social media such as Facebook or Twitter. Available in red or green, the Bushnell BackTrack D-TOUR personal GPS device sells on Amazon for $81.95 including a USB cable.

• Mark up to 5 locations
• Auto time, temperature, altitude
• Track course taken, length, speed, temp, elevation
• Precision digital compass with latitude and longitude
• Share data via social media, email or save to computer

Eizo FDH3601 advanced 4K x 2K color monitor at NAB

Eizo will showcase advanced 4K LCD display technology at NAB 2012. The Eizo FDH3601 is a 4Kx2K resolution, 36.4-inch LCD monitor with LED backlight, designed for professional applications such as photography and graphic arts, where image quality is critical. 

Offering 100% sRGB coverage and an internal 16-bit look-up table, the display can display simultaneous 10-bit color over the DisplayPort connection. NAB 2012 is taking place from 16th to 19th April. Eizo can be found in booth SL10228.

A graphics card and software that support 10-bit output are required.

$25 Mail-in Rebate on MiniTT1 & FlexTT5 Wireless Flash Triggering System for Nikon and Canon

MAC Group has launched a a $25 mail-in rebate programme for US customers who purchase a new PocketWizard MiniTT1 and/or FlexTT5 radio for use with Canon or Nikon digital SLR cameras. Running until the end of May, the promotion is valid on every Canon/Nikon MiniTT1 or FlexTT5 purchased from an Authorized PocketWizard Dealer. For more information on this rebate, visit the website below.

Website: PocketWizard

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Nikon D800 sample photos: Loses the ISO battle with old cameras before it even gets out of the gate

The following is a ISO 25,600 sample set comparing the new Nikon D800 with some professional camera oldies but goodies: the Canon 1DMKIV(circa 2009), the legendary Canon 5DMKII (circa 2009) and just for fun, the consumer Nikon D7000 (circa 2010).

Look for yourself at the 4 sample RAW files shown. These images are straight out of camera, shot under the same 98CRI daylight lamp, with equivalent prime lenses.
I'm rather shocked at how noisy the file is. The new Canon 5DMKIII will easily blow the Nikon D800 away in high ISO performance.
Not to beat up on Nikon, but they have a tendency to include ISO ranges on their cameras that are not realistic for the camera to achieve while providing good image quality and dynamic range. I would not consider this a usable image.

High ISO isn't as great as it's marketing out to be, folks, so don't believe everything you see. It's also driven by Megapixel Mania, out of control IMO.

Image courtesy of dpreview.com

X-Rite Announces Two Free Adobe Lightroom 4 Webinars starting March 28th - Joe Brady & Katrin Eismann

This looks like fun, and Joe & Katrin are some of the coolest people on the planet. I'm so grateful for these guys giving us their valuable time to show us the new features of Adobe Lightroom 4, such as Soft Proof, one of the things I've been screaming for.

The first online seminar starts Wednesday, 28th March, 11:00 AM EDT and 1:00 PM EDT and hosted by Joe Brady, is entitled “Image Edits and Enhancements in Lightroom 4.” In this webinar, Joe will explore both basic and advanced image editing techniques and focus on the new editing capabilities offered in Lightroom 4. 

The other webinar, entitled “Creating the Mood with Texture, Color, and Sharpness,” will feature educator, photographer and author Katrin Eismann, who will share a number of colour management, editing, and enhancement techniques that photographers can use in their digital workflow. The second webinar will take place from midday (EDT), 29th March. Click 

through for the webinar registration links.

Image Edits and Enhancements in Lightroom 4

Wednesday, March 28, 2012, 11:00 AM EDT and 1:00 PM EDT

Joe Brady will explore both basic and advanced image editing techniques. During this session, he’ll focus on the new editing capabilities offered in this upgrade - in future sessions, Joe will explore the new modules and Lightroom file organization.

One of the new additions to Lightroom 4 is its ability to soft-proof. Now users can choose their printer profile and see what effects it will have on the printed image. I'm really looking forward to checking this out.

Here are some topics photographer Joe Brady will cover:
Why monitor color is important for Lightroom 4

 (tell me about it)

Image edits and batch processing including:
- Global image edits
- Local color and light adjustments with Lightroom 4’s new options
- Retouching both skin and landscape blemishes
- Composition
- Image sharpening, noise reduction and lens profiles
- Preparing files for lab printing

To register for this webinar at 11:00 AM, visit: 

https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/619384858
To register for this webinar at 1:00 PM, visit: 

https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/862303274

Creating the Mood with Texture, Color, and Sharpness by Katrin Eismann 

Thursday, March 29, 2012, 12:00 PM EDT and 2:00 PM EDT

Educator, photographer, and author Katrin Eismann will be the special guest for this webinar featuring color management, editing, and enhancement techniques that photographers can use in their digital workflow immediately. Katrin is Chair of MPS Digital Photography Department at School of the Visual Arts in NYC. She is a prolific author of many books and articles including The Creative Digital Darkroom, Real World Digital Photography, and Photoshop Masking & Compositing. 

Her website,

 http://www.photoshopdiva.com/

includes links to Katrin’s websites, books, and projects. A great website to visit.

Katrin will talk about the importance of color management to a photographer’s color workflow and explore working with Photoshop CS5 in collaboration with Nik Silver Efex Pro 2 and HDR Efex Pro to explore and express personal vision.

Working with a wide variety of image files. Katrin will show how to expand Photoshop’s capabilities with HDR Efex Pro on single and multishot files to enhance texture, color, mood, and sharpness. She will also address how she works with Silver Efex Pro 2 to enhance her landscape photography and to create a cohesive body of work.

Topics Covered
• Working with single exposure images to create compelling HDR Effects
• Combining Photoshop’s HDR Pro with NIK HDR Efex Pro to achieve optimal results
• Working globally and selectively with Silver Efex Pro 2
• Harnessing the power

of Smart Objects
• Discovering the finesse of Smart Filters
• Never saying never!

Who Should Attend
• Retouchers and artists working with Photoshop CS5
• Photographers doing their own finishing and retouching
• Those new to HDR photography

• Anyone interested in B&W reproduction
• Photographers who want to enhance their images

To register for this webinar at 12:00 PM, visit: 

https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/670528058 

To register for this webinar at 2:00 PM, visit: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/199060338

Nikon D800, D800E, and D4 User's Instruction Manuals available for download- you DO read your manual, don't you??

The instruction manual for the Nikon D4, D800, D800E cameras is now available to download. Nikon USA have made the user guide for the D800 available as a 24-megabyte PDF file, giving you the chance to read all about this exciting new DSLR before it launches on Thursday. (The Nikon D800E is the same camera as the D800 except that it incorporates an optical filter with the anti-aliasing properties removed in order to produce the sharpest images possible.)

Time to get our curiosities satiated. Nikonians, drink up! 

Nikon D4 Owner's Manual download here

Nikon D800/D800E Owner's Manual download here

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Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 - a killer wide-angle lens where the specs alone can make me drool

I can't contain myself, folks. I'm more of a telephoto guy, but this is the first wide angle lens whose specs are making me drool.

And gasping at the price, nevermind the incredible finish and "machined on a lathe" construction. 

What do they call that? UNOBTANIUM?

How much? Ohh...this will set you back around 3 Gees....

Zeiss has announced a brand new ultra-wideangle lens for Canon and Nikon SLR cameras. The Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 2,8/15 boasts an optical formula comprising 15 lens elements in 12 groups, a 0.25m close-focus point, an integrated hood and a huge 95mm filter thread. The company claims the lens features “extraordinary chromatic aberration correction” and nearly complete insensitivity to reflections and stray light. Zeiss also emphasises the “extremely well controlled” distortion that enables the lens to capture “naturally proportioned photographs which are not typical of many other super wide angle lenses”. 

Are YOU drooling yet? 

Not to highjack this, but I have to say Sony is so freaking smart partnering with this fantastic lens maker.

The lens will begin shipping in May 2012 at a recommended retail price of US$2,948.

I need to raise my photography rates.

John

Sun-Sniper Strap-Surfer turns any bag into a camera bag - one less thing to lug around

Hey found this very cool camera strap I could really use. But what's really cool is it converts any bag I own to a camera bag. One less thing to carry around during family outings. Now I can take my DLSR on bike rides, hiking, canoeing, etc.

SUN-SNIPER TEAM in GERMANY turns any bag into a home for your valuable camera. Just clip the SURFER to your bags strap and attach the stainless steel bearing connector to you cameras tripod socket. Now, your camera is ready to glide from your hip to your eye –always safely connected. This is the most innovative pairing of a bag and a camera. The STRAP-SURFER™ uses your bag as a free-rider. Equipped with STEEL WIRE and STAINLESS STEEL BEARING connector. The STEEL WIRE comes with its own insurance*.

Available from Sun Sniper and other retailers.

• Slides easily up and down most straps
• Fits any camera that has a tripod socket
• Adaptable to just about any pack you own-backpack, slingbags, etc 
• The most innovative pairing of a bag and a camera
• Attaches to any bag strap
• One less thing to lug around
• Great for nursing Moms who would love to bring their camera along
• Includes all major SUN-SNIPER features
• Cutter-Crasher/ Steel Wire
• Insurance 

protected*

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Canon EOS 5D Mark III Instruction Manual- good idea to read it NOW before you buy??

Come on, you know how important it is to read your camera manual. You DO read yours, don't you??? 

If not, then get with it!!!

Anyway, I'm excited about the 5DMKIII because it gives me a full frame 7D, which I just sold to make way for the new king.

Download the owner's manual here, right from Canon's website

Best,

John

Satechi Camera Holder & Mount for DSLR and compacts-how cool is this?

The really cool thing is the price: around $25 bucks. I'll take a dozen, please.

You can find the Satechi SCH-22 Camera Mount and Holder at Satechi.net and Amazon.

Satechi just came out with this really cool Camera Mount and Holder for SLRs, compacts, pocket camcorders and video cameras. It adheres amazingly well to most surfaces, using an adhesive "SmartPad" and allows for stronger mounting on flat surfaces including car windshields and dashboards. Also, the mount can be adjusted to accommodate the angle and height of the DSLR or point-and-shoot camera. 

New Sony Alpha 57 - is this a Canon Rebel on steroids?

I'm keeping my eye on Sony. Especially their pro-line DSLR the A99 rumors say is coming soon.

I remember way back on 2008 at PhotoExpo in NYC having some conversations at a cocktail party with some top-pro shooters who first brought Sony to MY attention. To quote one of them, "Not everybody can stay at the top forever."

Impressive specs. Canon Rebel price point.

Let's run down the impressive specs:

* High speed 12 fps shooting with full-time continuous autofocus (in Tele-zoom Continuous Advance Priority AE mode) - hey, this is Canon 1DX territory folks. Not funny, right?

* Full HD 50p/60p video with full P/A/S/M control - yes, but I'm happy to see Sony's legendary full-time continous AF here.

* World’s first* Auto Portrait Framing - this I gotta see

* "Clear Image Zoom" for detail-packed close-ups - OK, so it's another word for digital zoom.

* New high-resolution Tru-Finder™ with 100% coverage - is Sony using the low eye-strain OLED display here? I hope so. I'm starting to become a fan of mirrorless designs, and I believe it's the future, even with professional DSLRs. Canon's already hitting the wall with their new carbon fiber shutter at 14fps, and that requires mirror lockup. Mirrors are SO old school?

* 16.1 effective megapixels Exmor™ APS HD CMOS sensor plus latest BIONZ processor - I'm becoming very impressed with Sony sensors, and they have a Nikon feel and look to them.

* Extended sensitivity range ISO 100 - 16000 - no word yet on how much of this is Extended Mode trickery vs. true native ISO range of the sensor. I'm so sick of high-ISO hype - nobody's talking about what little dynamic range there is left at ISO204,000. Forget any image quality. Nikon D4-play.

* 15-point AF system with 3 cross sensors - This beats the pants off of Canon Rebels and the equivalent in the Nikon camp. Again, impressive for this price point.

But I'm waiting for the full reviews.

John

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"Photographers i" Tablet Magazine for photographers

Nice, content rich tablet magazine, looking like it was made with Adobe Digital Publishing Suite. The second issue of the bi-monthly Photographer’s i Magazine, which is billed as “the world’s first interactive, multimedia tablet magazine for photographers,” is now officially out with 2 free sample issues. It looks like a really great magazine.

It is designed strictly for iPad and other tablets.

The current edition, as shown below, is available for $5.99 after downloading the free Android/iOS app.  Featuring over 150 full pages of text, photography, audio, and video from internationally acclaimed professional shooters such as Michael Yamashita, Douglas Dubler, Gregory Heisler, Lucas Gilman, Michael Freeman, Heather Angel and more. You know, the usual heavy hitters that we, with our modest powers, in the face of which, must feel humble :)

To download the magazine app, click one of the links below. Note that this is a tablet-only magazine- not for smartphones, e-readers like Kindle or Nook, or web browsers. Is our common hardware is slowly going out of style?

So much for magazines being dead. Maybe this will start a craze for tablet magazines like Garden & Gun did for print :)

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iPad 3 photos- don't believe everything you see

iPad 3's "actual photos."

Hmm. Any photographer worth his weight in salt can see this photo is enhanced, and not truthfully "straight out of iPad 3."

One of my pet peeves is seeing fake/enhanced/"cheater" photos, sold as "actual photos" when in truth, that's not the whole story.

Look closely at the shell of the ladybug in the photo. See those 2 long white marks? Those are the reflections of 2 softbox studio lights used to light the scene.

Also painfully obvious is how the skin looks, despite the fact that it was taken in bright, harsh, contrasty sunlight, where a typical photo would come out dark and full of harsh shadows, as in the background.

This is an enhanced photo, folks, with plenty of studio lighting assistance to make even my old polaroid from the 1970s take nice pictures. Well, maybe, but you get my point.

What does this mean? Well, you too can get great photos with your iPad 3. Just bring along your studio lights to light the scene before you shoot and all will be good :)

Adobe Photoshop Camera Raw 6.7 Release Candidate

Adobe Photoshop Camera Raw 6.7 Release Candidate

You can find the Adobe® Photoshop® Camera Raw 6.7 release candidate on Adobe Labs here at this link:

Adobe Photoshop Camera Raw 6.7

FYI, A "release candidate" label indicates that this update is well tested, but would benefit from additional community testing before it is distributed automatically to all of our customers. The Camera Raw 6.7 update includes support for many new cameras and lens profiles.

Bentley Motors EXP 9 "Luxury Performance SUV"

I'm not an SUV fan by any means. I really detest the vast, so-called "SUVs" on the market that are nothing more than glorified mini-vans (i.e., "Supermarket-Use Vehicles) rather than true utility vehicles, such as the legendario Land Rover Defender 90/110, or utility off-road cars that actually DO have some sports handling in them, such as the BMW X5.

Now Bentley, the luxury market at its finest, now has an SUV. EXP 9.

My first reaction seeing this was "Oh NO!!...I though Bentley had some measure of integrity not to stoop this low..."

Is the world ending soon?

OR, is the SUV category being giving a true, legitimate expose' to GM and Ford's inferior, UAW-inspired junk boxes? Let's face it- Americans can make some pretty stupid purchases. That's why we have The People of Walmart. 

And that can be a good thing- we'll never have to worry about the Borg assimilating us. 

Anyway, I'm VERY interested in seeing this Bentley Motors EXP-9 story play out.

See the film here: http://www.bentleymotors.com/models/exp_9_f_concept/#film-exp9f_Reveal_Film

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Has Canon buried Nikon?

New Canon 5D Mark III samples, taken at ISO12,800 and 25,600.

And my reason the Nikon D3s is a better choice over the new Nikon D4.

First, the ISO game. I did not post anything higher than these settings, as ISO 25,600 is the true maximum gain the Canon 5D Mark III's sensor can normally produce. Higher settings are called "Extension Mode" settings, and are tricks and gimmicks made with software and don't truly represent the camera's actual performance.

Notice the following closeups of the new Nikon D4 images at same ISOs. Look closely at the noise from the D4 compared to the noise from the D3s and I think you'll be shocked as I was.

This is Nikon's latest and greatest? 

The Nikon D3s looks much cleaner, and that with the D3s in "Extension Mode" which is beyond its sensors normal ISO limit. Impressive.

The D4 is not in "Extension Mode". No excuse.

Sorry folks, but in this case, Nikon's D3s is still the champion, at the D4's expense.

As for Canon's new 5D Mark III? Looking very good at this point. 

But let's wait for the official tests on a production camera.

In the meantime, I must say THANK YOU CANON for not following Nikon with completely stupid and useless settings like ISO 204,800. Good grief. Take a look below. A completely useless image, and a reason for it that escapes me.

Perhaps Nikon is getting a little desperate. Or worried. Or maybe it's just their penchant for bragging rights. Not sure. 

Either way, if you're a Nikon fan, buy a D3s and use the savings for a killer lens. Forget the D4.

John

P.S. MVP of the game goes to the little "point-n-shoot" Canon Powershot G1X keeping up with the Big Boys at ISO12800.  Impressive- it's puts the Canon 1D MK IV to shame dollar for dollar. And if I were Nikon, I'd be rather embarrassed an $800 compact is reasonably close in performance to their new $6000 D4.

Canon 5D Mark III, ISO12,800

Canon 5D Mark III, ISO25,800

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What a storm last night

Our hearts go out to all those families who lost homes across the US last night. All we got was 2 new creeks in our backyard, from road drain overflow down to the Lake Tara.

We know we are lucky, because around 1:30AM I heard it.
The sound of a roaring train. I starting praying big time.

It reminds me of subway trains in NYC, esp. the rushing sound of a fast moving subway train. Only more in line with a rain storm.
What amazed me is how long the sound lasted. Usually tornadoes have high ground speeds, but this one (if it really was one), hung around a while.

All I know is I'm glad we didn't get hit like those poor folks in Indiana.

My advice is, if you're gonna rebuild your house after a tornado, go with concrete instead of wood. Tornados go right over them.

Ask Doug.

http://www.herbertconstruction.com/Atlanta/

Amazing homes, built like emergency shelters, and quite beautiful as one would not expect from a concrete home.

My next house.

John

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Is the Canon 5DMK3 battery grip a good fit?

I hope so.

Please let me rant just a little about loose-fitting battery grips.

Esp. when we're paying almost $200 for one, right?

As a former Canon EOS 7D owner, one of my peeves about the
7D was the loose fitting of the battery grip to the main body.

Same thing with my 5D battery grip. Loose no matter how tightyou could get it. Ugh.

No matter how tight I could get it, there was always this wobble,
and in checking with other 7D owners, I heard the same complaint.

Same with other 5D owners.

Nothing more nerve racking is your camera body wobbling whileyou're trying to focus on shooting instead of thinking "is my camera
coming apart?"

Let's hope the new Canon 5D MK3's battery grip, with both camera
body and grip based on the 7D, fits better.
As I previously posted, Canon did AT LEAST improve the grip to bettermold around the camera body casing.

However, if I was Canon and I knew I was making a battery grip for aDSLR I would most certainly in-mold a routed edge around the baseof the camera body, just enough, with a corresponding overmold on the
grip so the two pieces would mate together with only so much as maybea hairline seam.

Make the battery grip GRIP well, and FIT well.
Maybe as a 1D shooter I'm spoiled, but I believe if you're going to dosomething, do it right, get it right, and make it right. Amen?

John

Canon Speedlight Transmitter ST-E3-RT

I suspect it may be overlooked as just another speedlight remote control. You may be thinking, "nothing to see- nothing new here."

Quite the contrary.

With the success of PocketWizard, RadioPoppers, and other wireless flash transmitters, it's clear Canon asked a bunch of photographers "what would you like to see in a new speedlight remote control?" Well, this new Canon Speedlight Transmitter ST-E3-RT is no doubt a clear answer to what I know I've been screaming for for years now. The new Canon Speedlight Transmitter ST-E3-RT is literally the entire front panel ripped right off the new Canon 600EX speedlight.

And that is an extremely cool thing. Check it out.

As you can see, all the same controls are there, along with all the same features intact. It's like you literally ripped the control panel off the new Canon 600EX speedlight, put it in a compact casing for your hotshoe, with the effect of leaving just the flashhead and powerpack behind at your remote location. I don't know about you, but when I think of what I would want in true remote flash control, this is a great alternative.

That's exactly what Canon did here. They finally gave you true wireless remote control by cloning a duplicate control panel from the speedlight itself. How cool is that? This is a significant advantage of control that PocketWizard does not offer. For some photographers, this is exactly the kind of "true remote flash control" we're looking for. And that's exactly what this remote control offers. Just don't miss it. This could be what you're looking for for certain applications.

Now I'm even more tempted to come back to Canon Speedlights.

And my next question is: A 20-200mm lens range. Hmm...does this mean Canon has a new 20mm lens coming?

John

new Canon 600EX speedlight

Wow- the flash head now covers a unprecedented 20-200mm lens range. I asked for this years ago, as did others. Just give me a big zoom head, like we had with Metz flashes years ago, that could light up a football field.
Now, though I shoot Metz 58's exclusively, the new Canon 600EX speedlight is tempting me to come back to Canon shoe-mount flashes :)

Nice job, Canon.

Battery grip for the 5D Mark III

I like the curved end of the casing, to provide a more integrated fit to the underside of the new Canon EOS 5D Mark III body. I like that.

The BG-E11 battery grip doubles the battery life with two additional LP-E6 batteries, with the added flexibility of using AA batteries as an emergency back-up. Duplicate AF start, Focus point and AE-lock controls in addition to a second Multi Controller and Control Dial make shooting in portrait orientation more comfortable and intuitive. Made of durable magnesium alloy, the Canon BG-E11 offers the same high standard of weatherproofing as the EOS 5D Mark III.

Canon EOS 5D Mark III

The Canon EOS 5D Mark III is a 35mm full-frame digital SLR camera with a 22-megapixel sensor, 61-point auto focus system, enhanced weather sealing and Full HD video with manual control. The EOS 5D Mark III’s movie mode has been refined to offer an enhanced range of high bit-rate video compression options, with intraframe (ALL-I) and interframe (IPB) methods both supported. Variable frame rates range from 24fps to 60fps, and the incorporation of SMPTE timecode support provides greater editing flexibility and easier integration into multi-camera shoots. The addition of a movie mode switch, recording button and headphone socket offers greater usability. Other highlights include a native sensitivity range of ISO 100-25,600 (expandable to ISO 102,400), a 63-zone metering system, stills shooting at up to 6fps, a new Creative Photo button, dual CF and SD memory card slots, a silent shooting mode and a continuous silent mode. The Canon EOS 5D Mark III will be available from end of March 2012. Final prices TBA, but expect them in the $2700 US range.

SAMPLE PHOTOS COMING.

Is the Canon 5D Mark 3 coming Friday, March 2?

Could this be the new Canon 5D Mark III? 

And will it be announced in Shanghai on Friday, March 2?

Time will tell. In the meantime, I have some pics and a link for you.

Tune in here for a LIVE STREAMING WEBCAST from Shanghai.

In the meantime, here's a sneak peek of the new Canon 5D Mark III body...

And the immense stage under construction in Shanhai for the Friday, March 2 event...

Looks to be quite a show. And you might have thought WPPI was a premiere event. What, with Costco there?

Hardly...

John

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Canon EOS-1D X Availability Announced

Canon EOS-1D X will be available from the end of April 2012.

Canon has announced the official launch date and recommended retail price of its new flagship full-frame digital SLR camera, the 18-megapixel Canon EOS 1D X. Featuring a newly designed 100,000-pixel RGB metering sensor, redesigned 61-point wide-area AF system, dual DIGIC 5+ processors and Full HD video recording with manual exposure and adjustable audio levels. But that's just the tip of the iceberg. This thing is a complete rework from the ground up. Drool.

Canon 30-300mm Cinema telephoto zoom lens

First shipments start March 2012!!

Canon CN-E30-300mm T2.95-3.7 L SP PL

This is one of the newly announced Canon Cinema Lenses soon to be released. This lens is optimized for shooting in 4K, it has all the professional build quality and features you expect from Canon. You can learn more about these lenses by reading below.

Regular Price:$47,000.00

Pre-Order Price: 

$44,650.00

 - You Save 5% ($2,350.00)!

Overview

The EF Cinema Zoom lens CN-E30-300mm T2.95-3.7 L SP (PL mount) rivals best-in-class zoom magnification and telephoto focal length for the Super 35mm format, and is engineered to offer unrivaled optical performance for demanding high-end productions, meeting and exceeding industry standards.

Intended for the working professional, the CN-E30-300mm T2.95-3.7 L SP lens has markings on angled surfaces on both sides of the barrel, making it easy to read settings from behind, or from either side of the camera. Focus markings can even be switched from standard labeling to metric, depending on production need. This lens is equipped with control rings designed to maintain the proper amount of resistance with consistent operating torque, and a covered flange-back adjustment mechanism to meet numerous production application needs.

Designed to fulfill contemporary 4K production standards, this phenomenal lens surpasses the performance requirements of any HD imaging system. It features advanced optical design with fluorite and large aspherical lens elements to achieve sharp, consistent images throughout their zoom range. Canon engineers also incorporated geared inner focusing to minimize focus-induced changes in the angle of view, reducing focus breathing virtually to zero. The 11-blade aperture diaphragm ensures smooth out-of-focus areas, while innovative glass construction counteracts barrel expansion and contraction to avoid temperature-induced marking discrepancies.

This lens is also available in an EF mount configuration.

EF Cinema Zoom Lenses
Canon's brilliant EF Cinema Zoom lenses offer extraordinary optical performance for demanding high-end productions. With fluorite, aspherical lens elements, and advanced optical design, these lenses cover the range most commonly used in cinema shooting. Some of the lightest and smallest lenses in their class, these lenses offer consistent form factors and markings optimized for motion picture production. Sharing the same gear position, diameter and rotation angle, and front diameter-the lenses' compatibility with third-party accessories allows crews to easily change between the two lenses without making adjustments to the rig setup.

Additional lenses are already under development, reflecting Canon's commitment to offer a broad range of professional cinema lenses to meet your needs, now and in the future.

Specifications
Product Category	PL Cinema lenses, Zoom Series
Product Series	CN-30-300mm T2.95-37 L S
Mount Type	PL
Zoom Ratio	10x
Focal Length Range	30-300mm
Number Of Blades	11
MOD From Front of Lens	5' / 1.5m
1.78:1 24.6 x 13.8mm	101.3 x 56.8cm at 30mm 9.9 x 5.6cm at 300mm
Size Length mm mod1	5.67 x 6.58 x 13.78 in. / 144.0 x 167.1 x 350.1mm
Weight1	12.79 lb. / 5.8 kg
Front Diameter	Ø136mm
Angular Field of View
1.78:1 24.0 x 13.5mm	43.6° x 25.4° at 30mm 4.6° x 2.6° at 300mm
1.78:1 24.6 x 13.8mm	44.6° x 25.9° at 30mm 4.7° x 2.6° at 300mm
Maximum Photometric Aperture T Number
at 30-240mm	1:2.95
at 300mm	1:3.7
Scene Object Dimensions at MOD
1.78:1 24.0 x 13.5mm	98.8 x 55.6cm at 30mm 9.6 x 5.4cm at 300mm