Sunday 8 February 2015

Pic(s) of The Day -Siege of Fort Erie

I finally got around to prepping for photos from the 2014 siege of Fort Erie (video is another story).

https://www.flickr.com/photos/66888488@N02/sets/72157646630900230/


You can see larger versions on Flickr.

Saturday 7 February 2015

A new pair of rebels (750D & 760D Specs)

There`s a new pair of rebels in the canon world.
The little brother 750D (T6i)  & the bigger brother 760D (T6s) and they are hoping to make rebels more prominent & bit more respected in prestige hungry world of DSLR`s.
How it will all play out is yet to be seen, but they centainly seem to be the best rebels canon has producer so far. With a new sensor, and few goodies borrowed from more up-market models I`d say this is the first significant improvement of the line since the 550D (T2i).

they are list at  henry`s for preorder with a price of  $929 for the 760D (T6s) & $849 for the 750D (T6i).  My personal feeling is that you get more than your $80 worth if you go for the 760D, but that`s just me.

Now on the specs.  I`ve used 3 different sources to try to confirm and clarify the initial set of specs I found,  so THESE ARE NOT OFFICIAL SPECS! But they are as curate as I can can find.


760D (T6s) 750D (T6i)
  • Enable 24.2MP CMOS sensor 
  • DIGIC6 processor
  • 7560-pixel RGB + IR photometry sensor (NEW)
  • 63 zone TTL metering
  • AF is 19 points cross type. Center F2.8 corresponding dual cross
  • Hybrid CMOS AF III
  • Dynamic tracking continuous shooting in live view (Servo AF in live veiw)
  • LCD monitor 3 inches 1.04 million dots.Vari-Angle
  • ISO100-12800 (extended with ISO25600)
  • Max shutter speed 30 seconds
  • 1/4000 seconds (synchro is 1/200 sec)
  • Continuous shooting 5 frames / sec
  • Viewfinder penta mirror. Field of view 95%, magnification 0.82 times, the eye point 19 mm
  • Built-in guide number 12 flash
  • Video full HD 30 fps
  • Horizontal level
  • Top LCD panel
  • Dial on the back
  • Intelligent Viewfinder
  • Wi-Fi & NFC
  • Remote operation by smartphone tablet
  • Creative mode including the HDR movie
  • Battery LP-E17
  • Size 131.9 x 100.9 X77.8Mm
  • Weight 565g (CIPA standard). 520g (body only)
  • Enable 24.2MP CMOS sensor
  • DIGIC6 processor
  • 7560 pixel RGB-IR photometry sensor (NEW)
  • 63 zone TTL metering
  • AF is 19 points cross type Center F2.8 corresponding dual cross
  • New hybrid CMOS AF III
  • N/A
  • LCD monitor 3 inches 1.04 million dots Vari-Angle
  • ISO100-12800 (extended with 25600)
  • Shutter speed is 30 seconds
  • 1/4000 seconds (Synchro 1/200 sec)
  • Continuous shooting 5 frames / sec
  • Viewfinder penta mirror. Field of view 95%, magnification 0.82 X, the eye point 19 mm
  • Built-in guide number 12 flash
  • Video full HD 30 fps
  • N/A
  • N/A
  • N/A
  • N/A
  • Wi-Fi & NFC
  • Remote operation by smartphone tablet
  • N/A
  • Battery LP-E17
  • Size 131.9 x 100.7 x 77.8Mm
  • Weight 555g (CPA criteria). 510g (body only)






The specs have a lot of good things to say, but I`d still like to see some examples of what can be shot on production models.

Thursday 5 February 2015

Link of The Day - Canon Announcement Friday



The word is that there will be a big canon announcement Friday February 6th.
the announcement is said to include:
2 new versions of the 5Dmkiii with a 50 MP sensor & other goodies
a new wide 11-24mm f4 L lens
their newest mirrorless camera the M3
a bunch of powershots
            and
something more in my price/interest range2 new rebels the 750D & 760D with:
24 Mp sensor, new processor, 5 FPS, & higher ISO range, dual pixel auto focus & more.

I haven't sifted through the differences, but the 1st thing that jumped out was 760D has a top LCD screen and wheel on the back (just like like the big kids have).

No word yet on prices or when they will hit the shelves.