Canon RF 24mm f/1.4 L VCM, Canon RF 50mm f/1.4 L VCM, and Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z Announced, Plus Canon RF-S 7.8mm f/4 STM Dual Lens Now Available

Canon RF 24mm f/1.4 L VCM:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Canon RF 50mm f/1.4 L VCM:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Canon RF-S 7.8mm f/4 STM Dual Lens:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Canon announced the Canon RF 24mm f/1.4 L VCM, Canon RF 50mm f/1.4 L VCM, and Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z as expected, but they also made the Canon RF-S 7.8mm f/4 STM Dual Lens available for the Canon EOS R7.

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New SmallRig x Potato Jet Tribex Hydraulic Carbon Fiber Tripod Kit

SmallRig x Potato Jet Tribex Hydraulic Carbon Fiber Tripod Kit:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

SmallRig just released a new tripod for photographers, videographers, and vloggers that they claim is the fastest tripod to setup ever and if you watch the video below you will better understand why. This is a really unique tripod for those who need to setup a tripod to get the shot fast.

SmallRig x Potato Jet Carbon Fiber Tripod Kit Overview
With a 13.2 lb load capacity at a weight of only 8.2 lb, the x Potato Jet Tribex Hydraulic Carbon Fiber Tripod Kit from SmallRig is a durable, lightweight, and portable support option for professional photographers, videographers, and vloggers. Its compact design is great for travel and fits in standard luggage.

·Patented X-CLUTCH Hydraulic Technology: The TRIBEX tripod’s innovative hydraulic design sets it apart from conventional tripods. Enjoy faster, smoother setups so you can focus on capturing stunning visuals. The ergonomically shaped X-Clutch offers effortless control and easy one-handed operation.
·Carbon Fiber Construction: Striking a balance between lightweight portability and robust durability, the TRIBEX tripod’s carbon fiber build ensures stability without compromising on convenience. Whether you’re shooting on location or embarking on diverse expeditions, this tripod is tailored to match your adventurous spirit.
·Versatile Fluid Head: With fluid panning and tilting capabilities, the TRIBEX tripod delivers cinematic, silky-smooth shots every time. Adjustable drag settings provide control over a variety of shooting styles.
·Smooth Movement Experience: The 4-step dynamic counterbalance ensures stable, fluid movement even with payloads up to 6kg (13.2 lbs), perfect for capturing precise camera motions with heavier setups
·Detachable Center Column for Ultra-Low Shooting: 27cm to 168cm / 10.6in to 66.14in Working Height. Allowing you to explore ultra-low angles for unique perspectives. Adapt to any shooting scenario with ease and capture creative compositions effortlessly.

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Additional Details About Canon 250MP Sensor and EOS R7 High Sensitivity Extended Firmware


Canon EOS R5 Mark II: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Europe links: Erhardt | Calumet | Koch | WEX
Canon EOS R7: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

We first published details about the Canon 250MP Sensor and EOS R7 High Sensitivity Extended Firmware here, but details were limited at the time. The 250MP Sensor is a security sensor that Canon has shown off for years and there are some software announcements, but the very end of the article talks about 400MP pixel shift photography on the Canon EOS R5 and the extended ISO feature for the Canon EOS R7. They also provide a sample of what 204800 ISO looks like on the Canon EOS R7.

Canon published an article covering the announcements in Chinese at CPSE 2024 here, which I have translated and reproduced below. Read More »

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Canon 250MP Sensor and EOS R7 High Sensitivity Extended Firmware

Canon showed off a 250MP sensor at CPSE 2024 alongside a new Canon EOS R7 high-sensitivity extended firmware. No further details are available at this time.

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Canon EOS R7: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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Canon EOS R1 Update


The Canon EOS R1 is expected to finally ship on November 14th.

Key Features
  • 24MP Full-Frame Stacked BSI CMOS Sensor
  • DIGIC Accelerator + DIGIC X Processing
  • Dual Pixel AF with Action Priority
  • Improved Eye Control AF
  • 6K 60 Raw & 4K 120 10-Bit Internal Video
  • Up to 40 fps, Pre-Continuous Shoot Mode
  • 9.44m-Dot 0.9x EVF, OVF Sim. View Assist
  • 3.0″ 2.1m-Dot Vari-Angle Touchscreen LCD
  • Vertical Grip, 2x CFexpress Type B Slots
  • Wi-Fi 6E, 2.5G Base-T Wired Ethernet

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Canon EOS R1: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Europe pre-orders: Erhardt | Calumet | Koch | WEX

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7Artisan 10mm f/2.8 II Fisheye

7Artisans is rumored to be announcing a new 10mm f/2.8 II full-frame fisheye lens for E/Z/R/L for $278 which will replace the current model.

Improvements:

  • Wider angle lens, it now reaches 185°
  • New design
  • Sharper images compatible with 40MP cameras
  • Fluorescent scales

7Artisan lenses can be found on Amazon.

Technical specifications:

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