HDRiG Canon C70 Cage on sale Canon released the first RF mount cinema camera Canon EOS C70, which shoots 4K 4:2:2 10-bit with no record limits. It has the size of a DSLR and features the new RF lens mount. The camera has a Super 35mm DGO Sensor delivers top-tier 4K video and is equipped with an RF mount instead of in-body image stabilization that makes a superior stabilization performance to EF mounts. Like other cameras in the Cinema series, it is mainly used for high-performance video recording and film production. Compared with the usual heavy-duty cinema camera, the EOS C70 offers similar performance in a more compact and lighter form factor. At just160mm wide and 130.2mm in height, the compact size makes it an ideal cinema camera for nimble mobile shooting as well as working in tight environments. Compared with the usual heavy-duty cinema camera, the EOS C70 offers similar performance in a more compact and lighter form factor. At just160mm wide and 130.2mm in height, the compact size makes it an ideal cinema camera for nimble mobile shooting as well as working in tight environments. In addition, EOS C70 also brings other features to the Cinema series. It has full Dual Pixel AF, subject tracking and touch focus while still managing to offer essential features, such as a built-in ND filter system, dual SD card slots, two mini-XLR inputs and timecode in/out, among others. The Canon EOS C70 price at $5,499 and goes on sale in late November. SOURCE Canon U.S.A., Inc.

GoPro released its new action cam-- GoPro HERO9. At present, HERO9 is the strongest version of the GoPro HERO series. The new GoPro Hero9 Black has more of that gimbal-like stabilization inside the camera. Its updated video features include HyperSmooth 3.0, which provides even more stability with in-camera horizon leveling that supports up to +/-45% tilt. The HERO9 records stunning 5K30 video and 20MP still photos using an enormous 23.6MP sensor packed into its tiny form.  It features a front-facing color display to complement its larger touch screen in the back. It has an ultra-wide detachable lens option (Max Lens Mod). If you break or smash the lens, you can choose to replace the lens instead of the whole camera. The GoPro Hero9 Black battery is physically larger, enabling an improvement in battery life of 30 percent on average, as well as more processing power and better cold weather performance. GoPro Hero9 Black continues a legacy of rugged, performance sports cameras in a familiar shape. The camera is still super durable and waterproof up to 33' without an external housing, and there are numerous accessories. The Hero9 is available now for $449, or $349 with a one-year GoPro Plus subscription, which includes unlimited cloud storage, discounts on replacement parts and mounts, and a replacement plan in case you do manage to break it. Source: GoPro

Sony has announced the smallest model in its Alpha range of full-frame mirrorless cameras--A7C. The a7C was designed with today’s generation of content creators in mind. It has a new magnesium alloy design for a more compact body. Sony a7C at a Glance: 24.2MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS Sensor BIONZ X Image Processor UHD 4K30p Video with HLG/HDR and S-Log3/2 15 Stops of Dynamic Range 5-Axis In-Body Image Stabilization Vari-Angle Touchscreen LCD Smallest Full-Frame Camera with IBIS to Date Full-Frame Sensor Captures High-Quality Imagery The A7C measures 124.0mm x 71.1mm x 59.7mm and weighs 509g. It has a 24.2MP back-illuminated full-frame Exmor R CMOS sensor paired with a BIONZ X Image Processor and a standard ISO range of up to 51,200, and boasting 15 stops of dynamic range. It can shoot up to 10fps with autoexposure, and it’s capable of 4K/30fps or 1080p/120fps video, both at up to 100Mbps. The body has USB-C, Wi-Fi, and a vari-angle 3-inch 921,000-dot LCD. Complementing the portability of the a7C is its dust- and moisture-resistant design, so you can shoot outside without checking the forecast. The A7C is priced at $1,799 body-only, and the kit can be had for $2,099.99. Both will ship in November. Source: Sony

Panasonic officially released a new generation of mirrorless camera LUMIX S5 on September 2. The hybrid full-frame mirrorless camera is suited for both photo and video. The S5 with a magnesium alloy body has a net weight of only 630g, which is lighter than the S1 (899g), S1R (898g) and S1H (1,052g), and even slightly smaller than the GH5. S5 featuring a full-frame 24.2MP CMOS sensor and the standard sensitivity is ISO 100-51,200. It can be expanded to 50-204,800. It supports Dual Native ISO settings of ISO 640 and ISO 4,000. S5 is equipped with the Dual I.S.2 five-axis dual image stabilization system, which can provide up to 6.5 levels of offset compensation when used with compatible lenses. With an upgraded DFD (Depth from Defocus) autofocus system. This contrast-detection AF system quickly acquires focus in as little as 0.08 seconds. With a built-in SD memory card, it can support 4K UHD 60p / 50p 4:2:0 10-bit or 4K UHD 30p / 25p 4:2:2 10-bit recording. However, limited to a maximum recording time of 30 minutes. By the way, there is no time limit for 4K 30p/25p 8-bit internal recording. Through the firmware update at the end of this year,  it can also record 4K 60p / 50p 4:2:2 10-bit. When connected to an Atomos Ninja V, S5 supports for raw video output over HDMI, which will be available for 5.9K 30p/25p, DCI 4K 60p/50p, and Anamorphic 3.5K 50p formats. Come with a 3.0” 1.84m-dot free-angle LCD touchscreen and 2.36m-dot OLED electronic viewfinder. Equipped with microphone, headphone, micro HDMI and USB-C terminal. Equipped with dual SD memory card slots, one of which is compatible with UHS-I/II. Compatible with DMW-SHGR1 tripod shooting handle, convenient for VLOG shooting. The S5 is expected to be available at the end of September, priced at $ 1,999(body only) and there’s a $2,299 kit that comes with a Lumix S 20-60mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens. Source: Panasonic

The Sony A7SIII is Finally Official. A7SIII has a new 9.44 million-dot OLED electronic viewfinder and a fully articulating rear touchscreen which can be flipped around a full 180 degrees so you can easily compose shots from in front of the cam. The a7S III takes things a step further with a back-illuminated 12.1MP full-frame sensor that gathers more light and a BIONZ XR processor that is 8x faster than its predecessor. Using 759 points covering 92% of the sensor, photographers, and filmmakers can now quickly track all sorts of fast-moving subjects with ease. Also, Sony added its phenomenal Eye AF, for humans and animals, as well as Real-time Tracking. Record internally in 4K up to 120p in 10-bit 4:2:2 without any limits. A passive heat management structure permits 4K 60p for over an hour. The added quality of the hyper-efficient XAVC HS (HEVC) and high bit rate XAVC S-I (intraframe) codecs maintain detail and dynamic range from production through post. For better quality, the full-size HDMI port can output 16-bit raw. Sony redesigning the A7SIII’s menu system so that it’s better organized works with touch input, and easier to see multiple layers of settings. And like other A-series cameras, the A7SIII also features in-body image stabilization (up to 5.5 stops) and compatibility with Sony’s huge lineup of E-mount lenses. The camera has two unique combos CFexpress Type A/SD slots. With the launch of the a7S III comes a new media format: CFexpress Type A. With a small, SD-like size, CFexpress Type A cards offer more than double the speed of current SD cards, enabling higher bit rates, longer continuous shooting, and faster file transfer to your computer. So you can use either the newer, faster format CFexpress Type A or the classic, reliable SD. The Sony A7SIII is expected to go on sale sometime in September but now Sony gave notice it will delay because of the huge orders. Source: Sony

Canon has announced the EOS R5 and R6, which is the turning point in Canon’s legendary line of digital cameras. EOS R5 is the highest-end mirrorless camera designed for the professional photographer. The R5 has a 45-megapixel sensor with a native ISO range of 100-51,200. It can record uncropped 8K RAW video at 29.97 fps in 4:2:2 10-bit color, as well as uncropped 4K DCI at 59.94 fps, representing a major upgrade on the limited video capabilities of previous EOS R models. Canon says the R5 can shoot continuously at 8K for around 20 minutes at room temperature. It has a new full-frame sensor with 45MP resolutions. Aiding this sensor is the DIGIC X Image Processor, unlocking continuous shooting operates at up to 12 fps with the mechanical shutter and 20 fps with the electronic shutter. It has in-body image stabilization that Canon claims can provide up to 8 stops of correction in tandem with OIS lenses. Canon is also touting the R5’s autofocus system, with dual-pixel coverage across almost 100 percent of the AF area and 1,053 zones, plus the capability for eye-tracking with dogs, cats, and birds as well as humans. The electronic viewfinder refreshes at 120 fps with a 5.76 million dot resolution for smooth, high-res previews. There’s also a 3.2-inch 2.1-million dot vari-angle touchscreen. The R5 has two card slots, but one is reserved for the faster (and pricier) CF Express cards. EOS R6 is considerably cheaper than the R5, but lacks the high-res sensor and some of the more advanced video features. It has more or less the same design as the R5 but uses the 20.1-megapixel sensor from the 1D X Mark III, meaning its video capabilities top out at 4K/60 or 1080p/120. The viewfinder resolution drops to a still-solid 3.69 million dots, while the touchscreen is slightly smaller and lower-res at 3 inches and 1.62 million dots. The R5 is expected to be available at the end of July, priced at $ 3,800(body only) and there’s a $4,999 kit option that comes with a 24-105mm f/4L lens. The R6, meanwhile, will ship toward the end of August, body only $2,499. It also has a $3,599 kit option that includes a 24-105mm f/4L lens or a $2,899 kit with a 24-105mm f/4-7.1 lens. Source: Canon