EOS R and Canon PowerShot shooters, rejoice! News has broken from Japan regarding a new lens and two new entries in the venerable G series of premium compact cameras. Many of the technical specifications of the new G cameras overlap, but each is uniquely tuned to a specific usage. Check out teaser images and press releases from Canon below, and be sure to preorder yours at MikesCamera.com to be among the first to get your hands on the latest and greatest!
The RF 24–240mm f/4-6.3 IS USM
MELVILLE, N.Y., July 8, 2019 –Introducing the next travel companion for photographers, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced the sixth lens in the RF family, the RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM telephoto zoom lens. As the first telephoto zoom lens designed for EOS R and EOS RP full-frame mirrorless cameras, the compact and lightweight 10x zoom RF 24-240mm provides photographers high-quality images and video capture at a budget-friendly price point.
“Providing photographers of all skill levels with the invaluable tools to help capture and create the images they desire has been and will continue to be a paramount goal for Canon,” said Kazuto Ogawa, president and chief operating officer, Canon U.S.A., Inc. “The new RF 24-240mm is an excellent option as an all-around travel lens that provides attractive features for a wide variety of image capture.”
The RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM lens is equipped with Nano USM, providing users quick, high-speed and precision auto focus (AF) when shooting video and capturing still images. With the powerful Nano USM, this lens allows photographers and videographers full time manual focusing making possible the fine tuning and adjusting of focus while in AF mode. This is the first Canon lens designed for full-frame cameras to feature Dynamic IS and utilizes a CIPA-standard, five-stop image stabilization system. The five-stop IS allows photographers to capture images and record videos with minimal shake, even during nighttime sightseeing or in dimly lit indoor events, without the need of a tripod.
When paired with the recently announced EOS RP full-frame mirrorless camera, the compact and lightweight portability of the RF 24-240mm rivals that of a Canon APS-C camera system with a comparable EF-S lens. The RF 24-240mm and EOS RP kitted together are only slightly heavier and longer than the EOS Rebel T7i when it is kitted with the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS. The diminished form factor of the new lens and EOS RP together, as compared to other full-frame mirrorless camera systems using a similar focal-length telephoto zoom lens, make the lens and camera the ideal kit for travelers who are constantly on the go.
Additional features of the Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM include:
• Minimum focusing distance of 1.64 feet/0.50 meters at wide angle and 2.56 feet/0.78 meters at telephoto
• Maximum magnification of 0.26x at telephoto
• Approximate weight of 750 grams/26.4 ounces
• Customizable control ring that allows photographers to adjust exposure compensation, shutter speed, aperture or ISO
• Customizable control ring that allows photographers to adjust exposure compensation, shutter speed, aperture or ISO
• 21 lens elements in 15 groups including one Aspheric and Two UD Lens
• 12-pin communication system
Estimated availability: September 2019. Click here to preorder!
The PowerShot G7 X Mark III
• DIGIC 8 Imaging Processor
• 20.1 Megapixel** 1.0-inch stacked CMOS sensor to achieve high image quality, high functionality and fast speeds
• 4K up to 30p, Full HD up to 60p, FHD up to 120p, HDR, high frame rate movie with no crop
• High-speed continuous shooting at a maximum of 20 FPS
• Highest ISO speed in the PowerShot category with a maximum of 12,800
• Wi-Fi®1 and Bluetooth®2 connectivity
• USB-C charge power supplyCalling all YouTube creators, the PowerShot G7 X III is primed to be the next-generation vlogging camera. The PowerShot G7 X III features live-streaming to YouTube** capability via a wireless connection, allowing for creators of all levels to easily capture and post content in real time. The PowerShot G7 X III also offers vertical video support***, 4K up to 30P high-rate movie with no crop, full HD up to 120p, and an optical 4.2x lens, helping to achieve high image quality. Powered by the company’s DIGIC 8 image processor, a new 20.1 Megapixel** sensor, and wrapped within a compact body with a microphone jack, the PowerShot G7 X III offers innovative technologies, an improved user interface and Creative Assist for both video and still photography needs.
Estimated availability: August 2019. Click here to preorder!
The PowerShot G5 X Mark II
• DIGIC 8 Imaging Processor
• 20.1 Megapixel** 1.0-inch stacked CMOS sensor to achieve high image quality, high functionality and fast speeds
• 4K up to 30p, Full HD up to 60p, FHD up to 120p, HDR, high frame rate movie with no crop
• High-speed continuous shooting at a maximum of 20 FPS
• Highest ISO speed in the PowerShot category with a maximum of 12,800
• Wi-Fi®1 and Bluetooth®2 connectivity
• USB-C charge power supplyA lighter, compact and premium point and shoot camera that touts a new pop-up EVF, touch and drag AF and new optical 5x lens, the PowerShot G5 X Mark II is perfectly positioned to provide high image quality and valuable functions. From trekking through various terrains of Patagonia where users can leverage the new panoramic shot feature, to capturing key moments with loved ones, the PowerShot G5 X Mark II will satisfy the needs of advanced amateurs who regularly use and are familiar with Canon EOS cameras as a second camera or integrate it into their daily lives.
Estimated availability: August 2019. Click here to preorder!