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New Arrival: Canon EOS R8 and EOS R50 for Entry Level Photographers

Wednesday, February 8th, 2023

Canon has launched two new mirrorless cameras for those looking to step up their photography from their smartphones. Price & Availability TBA. Two new RF lenses were also released.

The EOS R50 (behind) is for those who want good image quality with the user-friendly interface of a smartphone, while the EOS R8 (front) offers the superior image quality and performance of a full-frame camera.

The Canon EOS R50 (behind) is for those who want good image quality with the user-friendly interface of a smartphone, while the Canon EOS R8 (front) offers the superior image quality and performance of a full-frame camera.

The EOS R8 is Canon’s lightest full-frame mirrorless camera that combines many of the powerful video and still shooting features of the EOS R6 Mark II, such as Canon Log 3 and up to 40 fps continuous shooting with the portability of the EOS RP.

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New Arrival: Canon EOS R6 Mark II Full-Frame Camera With 6K Raw & 40fps

Thursday, November 3rd, 2022

The Canon EOS R6 Mark II hits Singapore shelves on 18 November 2022 with pre-orders beginning today. Also announced is a RF135mm f/1.8L USM prime lens and the Speedlite EL-5 flash. Prices below.

New from Canon (from Left): Speedlite EL-5 flash, EOS R6 Mark II full-frame camera, RF135mm f/1.8L IS USM lens.

New from Canon (from Left): Speedlite EL-5 flash, EOS R6 Mark II full-frame camera, RF135mm f/1.8L IS USM lens.

The Canon EOS R6 Mark II replaces its predecessor which will stop production.

The full-frame camera adds a number of video production features to make it useful for both still photography and videos.

Highlights of the EOS R6 Mark II include 6K 60p Raw video external recording, Canon Log 3, High Frame Rate Full HD 180p recording, and focus breathing correction.

Still-shooting wise, the EOS R6 Mark II offers up to 40 fps with AF/AE tracking — the fastest continuous shooting speed in the EOS camera system.

More details below from the press release.

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New Arrival: Canon EOS R7 and EOS R10 with Two New Lenses

Tuesday, May 24th, 2022

The new EOS R7 (S$2,049) and EOS R10 (S$1,309) are the first to use APS-C sensors in Canon’s EOS R (for revolution) line of mirrorless cameras. Also introduced are two new RF-S lenses for the new cameras. Prices & Availability below.

The two new APS-C mirrorless cameras and lenses from Canon’s EOS R lineup.

The two new APS-C mirrorless cameras and lenses from Canon’s EOS R lineup.

The 32.5-megapixel EOS R7 and 24.2-megapixel EOS R10 are designed for more experienced users who require a fast camera to photograph dynamic subjects such as sports and wildlife.

The high-performance EOS R7 features In-Body Image Stabilization (In-Body IS), weather-sealing, and dual SD card slots, while the EOS R10 is designed for more standard everyday needs, featuring a built-in flash and a smaller form factor.

 

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Canon launches the new cameras and lenses in Singapore. (Left) Edwin TeohHead Of Marketing. (Right) Andrew KohHead of Singapore Operations Group. Canon Singapore Pte Ltd.

Launched alongside the two cameras are the RF-S18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM and RF-S18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM — two new kit lenses for the EOS R7 and EOS R10.

More details below from the press release.

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New arrival: Canon EOS M50 Mark II Targets Both Videos & Stills

Wednesday, October 14th, 2020

The new Canon EOS M50 Mark II targets both videographers and photographers and will be in Singapore in late November, 2020. Specifications below.

Equipped with a Vari-angle LCD monitor and features such as touch screen recording, movie self-timer and an external microphone jack, the EOS M50 Mark II make it intuitive and easy for vloggers to record videos and do live streaming.

Equipped with a Vari-angle LCD monitor and features such as touch screen recording, movie self-timer and an external microphone jack, the EOS M50 Mark II make it intuitive and easy for vloggers to record videos and do live streaming.

Canon’s successor to its original EOS M50 offers sharper images and video with its 24.1MP APS-C CMOS sensor, while its Dual Pixel CMOS AF provides quicker and more accurate autofocus.

Both the Canon EOS M50 Mark II and the Speedlite EL-1 will be available in late November from Canon authorised dealers and pricing will be advised at a later date.

More details below from the press release.

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New Arrival: Canon Launches New Full-Frame Cameras & Lenses

Thursday, July 9th, 2020

Canon has just launched two new full-frame mirrorless cameras in the EOS R lineup: the EOS R5 and EOS R6; as well as three RF-mount prime lens and its first super-telephoto L zoom lens. Price & Availability below.

Shoot high-resolution, professional-level still images and HDR PQ HEIF 10-bit video with the Canon EOS R5 and EOS R6.

Shoot high-resolution, professional-level still images and HDR PQ HEIF 10-bit video with the Canon EOS R5 and EOS R6.

The EOS R5 and EOS R6 are aimed at advanced amateurs and professionals, and are designed to provide a high-quality, high-speed shooting experience.

The four RF-mounted lenses are:

  • RF85mm f/2 IS STM
  • RF600mm f/11 STM
  • RF800mm f/11 IS STM
  • RF100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM

The three RF-mount prime lenses are fixed focal length lenses which will appeal to advanced amateurs, especially those focusing on wildlife or portrait photography.

The super-telephoto L zoom lens allows users to shoot even further with its focal length of 500mm.

Price & Availability below.

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New Arrival: Canon Launches Camera, Lens, Pocket Printer & Cloud Platform

Thursday, February 13th, 2020

Canon today announced the launch of the EOS 850D DSLR, Selphy Square QX10 pocket printer, RF 24-105MM F/4-7.1 IS STM lens, and the image.canon Cloud Platform.

The new EOS 850D DSLR entry-level DSLR and the Selphy Square QX 10 pocket printer from Canon.

The new EOS 850D DSLR entry-level DSLR and the Selphy Square QX 10 pocket printer from Canon. (Not to scale)

Canon also announced the development of the new EOS R5 full-frame mirrorless camera & planned release of 9 RF lenses in 2020.

EOS 850D

The EOS 850D ships with the Dual Pixel CMOS AF, and EOS Intelligent Tracking and Recognition Auto Focus (iTR AF) for face detection.

The camera has an optical viewfinder and boasts a low-light capability for shooting at night and in dark places.

The EOS 850D contains a 4K time-lapse movie function that allows users to capture day-to-night time-lapse movies of cityscapes in ultra-high resolution through a selection of pre-set scenes or simple manual settings.

SELPHY SQUARE QX10

The new SELPHY SQUARE QX10 is a palm-sized photo printer that produces square-formatted prints.

Featuring dye-sublimation technology, users are able to print high-quality photos directly from their smartphones that are dirt-proof and water-resistant.

The SELPHY SQUARE QX10 is Canon’s most portable printer, enabling users to instantly print their memories wherever and whenever they want, with the assurance that printout quality will not diminish over time.

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New Arrival: Canon EOS RP Full-Frame Mirrorless Interchangeable-Lens Camera

Thursday, February 14th, 2019

The new Canon EOS RP is the entry-level model in Canon’s full-frame mirrorless camera range, following the mid-tier EOS R that was released last year. Prices and specs below.

The new Canon EOS RP full-frame, mirrorless, interchangeable-lens camera.

The new Canon EOS RP full-frame, mirrorless, interchangeable-lens camera.

The new EOS RP has a more compact and lighter body compared to the EOS R.

The full-frame mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera has a 26.2-megapixel Dual Pixel CMOS sensor, 0.05s focusing speed and EV -5 focussing capabilities.

 

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Preview and hands-on for the Canon EOS RP in Singapore.

The body is priced at S$1,999 with a number of lens kits available at promotional prices.

Details and promotional prices below from the press release.

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Event coverage: IFA Global Press Conference 2018 in Rome, Italy

Thursday, April 19th, 2018

IFA Global Press Conference 2018 is happening this weekend in Rome, Italy. I will be covering this consumer electronics and home appliances showcase, as part of a small group of media the show organisers invited from Singapore.

The media delegation from Singapore is part of an international corp invited by Messe Berlin, the organisers of IFA and this Global Press Conference.

The media delegation from Singapore is part of an international corp invited by Messe Berlin, the organisers of IFA and this Global Press Conference.

IFA this year will be from 31 August 1 to 5 September, 2018.

As a lead-up to the actual trade show in September, the organisers have gathered some of the key exhibitors and media from around the world in a preview mini-show, featuring product showcases, as well as briefs and presentations on the latest trends on consumer electronics and home appliances.

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A day of walking and sightseeing in the ancient city of Rome to get the blood flowing in the veins after the long-haul flight from Singapore. Photo taken with Canon 5DX Mark IV fullframe DSLR.

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New arrival: Canon launches EOS M50, EOS 1500D & 470EX-AI

Wednesday, February 28th, 2018

Canon launched globally two new entry interchangeable lens cameras (EOS M50 & EOS 1500D) and an Auto Intelligent flash 470EX-AI. Prices & availability TBA.

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The Canon EOS M50 mirrorless camera will be available in three kit options: EF-M15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM kit, EF-M15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM + EF-M55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM kit and body only.

The new 24.1-megapixel EOS M50 is the entry-level camera for Canon’s line-up of mirrorless cameras.

The first Canon camera to be equipped with the new DIGIC 8 image processor the EOS M50 ships with 4K movie shooting ability and an improved Dual Pixel CMOS AF.

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Holiday greetings: Happy New Year 2018

Monday, January 1st, 2018

It’s 2018. Happy New Year!

It's the first day of 2018 today. Here's wishing all a wonderful year ahead!

It’s the first day of 2018 today. Here’s wishing all a wonderful year ahead!

May 2017 be a fantastic year for you and your loved ones!

The photos here were taken at the Xuan Zang Temple (玄奘寺)at Sun Moon Lake (日月潭) in central Taiwan, during my recent family vacation there.

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A worshipper praying at Xuan Zang Temple (玄奘寺)at Sun Moon Lake (日月潭) in central Taiwan.

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