The new Rebel T6i and T6s both use a new sensor, a 24-megapixel APS-C sensor. They also both use Canon’s latest DIGIC 6 processor and the Hybrid CMOS AF III autofocus system.

The Canon T6s (760D) has a few more features than the the the T6i (750D). It includes an LCD settings panel on the top of the DSLR. This is similar to the one you find on top of the more high-end DSLRs like the Canon 5D. The mode dial button also features a new lock so that you don’t accidentally change the shooting mode. There are other small things like settings panel on the back of the camera is a directional pad on the 750D versus an easier to use the dial on the back of the 760D.

The most significant difference in the two cameras is that the Canon 760D offers an HDR movie mode. This mode allows you to shoot two frames at once: one overexposed and one underexposed. It merges the two frames, giving you a broader dynamic range.

Canon T6s (760D) Specs:

• 24.2MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
• DIGIC 6 Image Processor
• MP4: 1920 x 1080p / 29.97 fps / 25 fps / 23.98 fps
• MP4: 1280 x 720p / 59.94 fps / 50 fps
• MP4: 640 x 480p / 29.97 fps / 25 fps
• ISO 100 – 12800, Expandable to 25600
• 5 fps Shooting & Extended ISO to 25600
• Hybrid CMOS AF III & EOS Scene Analysis
• Top LCD Panel & Quick Control Dial
• Built-In Wi-Fi Connectivity
• CS100 Connect Station Support

Specs for the T6i:

• 24.2MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
• DIGIC 6 Image Processor
• 3.0″ 1.04M-dot Vari-Angle Touchscreen
• MP4: 1920 x 1080p / 29.97 fps / 25 fps / 23.98 fps
• MP4: 1280 x 720p / 59.94 fps / 50 fps
• MP4: 640 x 480p / 29.97 fps / 25 fps
• ISO 100 – 12800, Expandable to 25600
• 5 fps Shooting & Extended ISO to 25600
• Hybrid CMOS AF III & EOS Scene Analysis
• Built-In Wi-Fi Connectivity
• CS100 Connect Station Support

At the time of writing, both new Canon Rebel cameras will be available this April. The Rebel T6s will cost $850, while the Rebel T6i will retail for $100 less at $750.

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The two new 5D cameras – the 5DS and 5DS R – will be the highest resolution full-frame DSLR cameras on the market when released. The two cameras are almost identical, and the difference is the 5DS R cancels the low pass filter, making images crisper. The new cameras appear to be aimed at photographers as they don’t appear to include new and exciting video features.

At the time of writing, the Canon 5DS will retail at $3700, while the 5DS R will be priced at $3,900.

Here are the current specs for the new Canon 5DS and 5DS R cameras:

• 50.6MP Full-Frame CMOS Sensor
• Dual DIGIC 6 Image Processors
• 3.2″ 1,040K-Dot ClearView II LCD Monitor
• Crop Shooting: 1.3x 30MP and 1.6x 20MP
• 61-Point High Density Reticular AF
• 150,000-Pixel RGB+IR Metering Sensor
• ISO 100-6400 (Extended Mode: 50-12800)
• Built-in Mic
• 5.0 fps Burst Shooting
• Dual Compact Flash and SD Media Slots

Video

• MPEG AVC/H.264: 1920 x 1080p / 29.97 fps / 25 fps / 23.98 fps
• MPEG AVC/H.264: 1280 x 720p / 59.94 fps / 50 fps
• MPEG AVC/H.264: 640 x 480p / 29.97 fps / 25 fps
• 1920 x 1280: ALL-I 11 min. (654 MB / min.)
• 1920 x 1280: IPB 33 min. (255 MB / min.)
• 1280 x 720: ALL-I 13 min. (583 MB / min.)
• 1280 x 720: IPB 38 min. (196 MB / min.)
• 640 x 480: IPB 97 min. (78 MB / min.)

Watch DigitalRev go hands-on with the both the 5Ds & the 5Ds R in this video:

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As you probably noticed by now, the internet loves to gossip about cameras. Recently, the site CanonRumors.com has been inundated with posts about a possible 50 megapixel camera that could be in development by Canon.

Here’s an excerpt from a recent post on Canon Rumors about the supposed 50MP camera:

“The world continues to wait for Canon to jump back into the resolution race, and it looks like they will be in 2015 (though we have previously said they would in 2014). A few new mentions of a 50mp camera coming in the first half of 2015 to which there will be 2 variants. One with a low pass filter, and another without. I’m not sure Canon would get into 2 SKUs for one camera body, though they have done it for astronomy camera purposes. The camera will not be an EOS-1 style camera and would be a new camera above the 5D line. You’re free to call it the “3D”, but I’ve never been a fan of that name simply because it could be confusing to consumers.

Things are getting a little bit muddled with 5D Mark IV talk and Cinema EOS talk (lots of 4K products coming) and I suspect things are getting pretty fragmented. We currently have nothing reliable to report as far as a 5D Mark III replacement is concerned. I also have nothing to report about an EOS-1D X Mark II, which is something that is sure to be addressed over the next 12 months.

I suspect we’re going to see a new Rebel in the first quarter of 2015, and that will probably be Canon’s next DSLR. The EOS M should come before the Rebel and it could be as soon as December.”

What do you think? Is there any truth to this rumor? Even if there is, should we be excited?  Most of us here at Stray Angel would rather see Canon introduce 4K video recording into their DSLRs and “C” line of video cameras before getting into a megapixel war if we’re being honest.

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Here are the notable specs for the Canon 7D Mark II:

• 20.2MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
• Dual DIGIC 6 Image Processors
• 3.0″ 1.04m-Dot Clear View II LCD Monitor
• 1920 x 1080: 60 fps, 30 fps, 24 fps
• 1280 x 720: 60 fps, 30 fps
• 640 x 480: 30 fps
• ISO 100-16000 (Extended Mode: 100-51200)
• 1/8″ Headphone, 1/8″ Microphone, HDMI C (Mini), USB 3.0
• Clean HDMI 8-bit 4:2:2
• Dual Pixel CMOS AF with Live View
• 65-Point All Cross-Type AF System
• Continuous 10 fps Shooting
• Shutter: up to 1/8000 second

Check out this Canon 7D Mark II Sample Footage from Engadget:

For more information on how to rent the latest Canon Cameras, email rentals@strayangel.com, give us a call or stop in for a demo. We’d love to see you!

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Here are the notable specs for the Canon 7D Mark II:

• 20.2MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
• Dual DIGIC 6 Image Processors
• 3.0″ 1.04m-Dot Clear View II LCD Monitor
• 1920 x 1080: 60 fps, 30 fps, 24 fps
• 1280 x 720: 60 fps, 30 fps
• 640 x 480: 30 fps
• ISO 100-16000 (Extended Mode: 100-51200)
• 1/8″ Headphone, 1/8″ Microphone, HDMI C (Mini), USB 3.0
• Clean HDMI 8-bit 4:2:2
• Dual Pixel CMOS AF with Live View
• 65-Point All Cross-Type AF System
• Continuous 10 fps Shooting
• Shutter: up to 1/8000 second

*With the camera officially released, if you’re interested in more information on how to rent the latest Canon Camera, email rentals@strayangel.com, give us a call or stop in for a demo. We’d love to see you!

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The DJI S1000 is, of course, larger than the Phantom. It’s several feet across when all of the arms are extended, but the arms fold up into the base when not in use for easy travel.

This octocopter can keep a Canon 5D in flight for 10-15 minutes, depending on the battery pack. The Phantom could only keep a GoPro in flight for about 8 minutes, so that is an improvement in flight time.

DJI has not released pricing for the S1000. at the time of writing. They also do not have an official release date but say it should hit the market sometime during the first quarter of the year.

For more information on how to rent the latest GoPro Action Cameras, email rentals@strayangel.com, give us a call or stop in for a demo. We’d love to see you!

UPDATE: Watch our video featuring the S1000 at NAB

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The Canon 70D Specs are as follows:

• 20.2mp CMOS Sensor
• DIGIC 5+
• 19pt AF System (All Cross-Type)
• 7fps
• Built-in WiFi
• 3″ Vari-Angle Touch Screen LCD
• ISO 12,800 Maximum
• Dual Pixel CMOS Autofocus
• Full HD Video
• HDR
• Multiexposure Mode
• LP-E6 Battery

At the time of writing, the Canon 70D is slated to hit store shelves on September 15, 2013.

*With the camera officially released, if you’re interested in more information on how to rent the latest Canon Cameras, email rentals@strayangel.com, give us a call or stop in for a demo. We’d love to see you!

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The new firmware (version 1.2.0) includes the following updates:

• Provides support for 25.00p (fps) video recording frame rate (PAL settings) at the camera’s maximum 4K resolution.
• A function to disable the image size selection button has been added.
• Fixes a phenomenon in which a difference in exposure appears on every other shot when shooting continuously and the auto-lighting optimizer is turned on (on weak, standard or strong).
• Fixes a phenomenon in which video recorded onto an external recorder sometimes becomes two-layered if it has been recorded through HDMI output.
• The video frame rate now displays two additional decimal places, e.g. 24p -> 23.98p (fps).
• Fixes a phenomenon in which the on-screen guidance cannot be fully displayed when setting the maximum limit value for the “Auto ISO Range” option.
• Corrects errors in the Portuguese language menu. This cannot be displayed on units for Japan.

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Watch our Camera Test to learn more:

For the test, we shot H.264 internally to the 5D Mark III and simultaneously shot Apple ProRes to the Atomos Ninja 2.

Based on our experience, we would argue that if you are going to be shooting with a Mark III and adding a heavy grade in post, you will probably want to record ProRes to an external recorder. That being said, it doesn’t appear that clean HDMI out is the “game changer” everyone hoped it would be, either.

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If you want to download the Canon Video Camera X-Series profiles, they are available on the Canon site:

We shot a short video comparing the new Video Camera X-Series Picture Style to the Standard Style:

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Other improvements in the new update include:

• Uncompressed HDMI output is now enabled
• Enables the center AF point to autofocus when the camera is used with Canon EF lens/extender combinations whose combined maximum aperture f/8
• Improves the speed of the camera’s acquisition of focus when using a Canon Speedlite’s AF-assist beam
• 4. Fixes a phenomenon in which the LCD monitor may freeze and display Err 70 or Err 80 when a still photo is taken during Live View or in movie shooting mode.
• 5. Fixes a phenomenon that may occur when the continuous shooting priority setting is enabled for multiple exposures, such that, after the sixth image is taken, there is a slight pause before the remainder of the sequence is completed.
• 6. Fixes a phenomenon in which the viewfinder display shows incorrect information during AEB shooting.
• 7. Communication with the WFT-E7 Wireless File Transmitter has been improved.
• 8. When images have been successfully transferred with the WFT-E7 Wireless File Transmitter through the FTP protocol, an “O” will be displayed. When images have not been successfully transferred with the WFT-E7 Wireless File Transmitter through the FTP protocol, an “X” will be displayed.
• 9. Fixes a phenomenon in which the camera may not function properly when an Eye-Fi card is used.
• 10. Fixes a phenomenon in which the focal length value listed in the Exif information is not displayed correctly for images shot with the EF 24-70mm F4L IS USM lens.
• 11. Fixes a phenomenon in which the lens firmware cannot be updated properly.
• 12. Corrects errors in the Arabic language menu.
• 13. Fixes a phenomenon in which the camera changes the AF micro-adjustment value to -8.
• 14. Fixes a phenomenon in which the on-screen guidance cannot be fully displayed when setting the maximum limit value for the “Setting the ISO Speed Range for Auto ISO” option.

For more information on how to rent the latest Canon Cameras, email rentals@strayangel.com, give us a call or stop in for a demo. We’d love to see you!

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The firmware has had no reported problems so far and should work just fine on your 7D, but use at your own risk as always. For reference, Magic Lantern did shoot numerous gigs of footage and photos on four different 7D’s and did not experience any problems at the time of writing.

If you’re interested, head over to the link to download the firmware, and just follow the 5 steps on the page!

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