We hoped for a nice surprise, but it seems like Canon has other plans.
The EOS R5, also known as a highly anticipated 2020 premiere, won’t be cheap. An Australian retailer has listed the as-yet-unreleased Canon EOS R5 on its online storefront. We’re not sure if it was accidental or a deliberate action to make some buzz, but the price is… well, see it yourself.
The page on the Camera Warehouse website claims Canon’s upcoming mirrorless marvel will cost an eye-watering AU$10,499. That translates to about $6,800/£5,550.
The price is not official yet, but taking all the camera’s features into consideration, there might be a grain of truth to this.
Either way, we’re still waiting for an equipment that looks like one of the best full-frame mirrorless cameras ever!
In a tweet published on March 10, Sigma CEO Kazuto Yamaki shared a bit of information that hints at what products we should most be expecting to see from Sigma in the foreseeable future.
In response to a question from a Twitter user the CEO wrote: “Most new products in the future will be the DN series designed exclusively for mirrorless cameras,” reads the machine-translated tweet. “The DG DN series for full-size mirrorless, which is frequently requested, will be the center, but we believe that we need to expand the DC DN for APS-C (+ MFT), which is currently popular.”
Sigma Corporation is – as the company describes itself – “the largest, independent SLR lens manufacturer in the world,” producing over 50 lenses for a variety of camera systems and brands.
This is bad news for DSLR photographers but also a little confirmation of the fact that mirrorless cameras might be the future of photography.
NIKON goes ahead expectations with its FTZ mount adapter
This is great news for all of us, dental photographers. From now on, Nikon’s FTZ mount adapter will be included for free with the purchase of all Z6 and Z7 cameras in the United States.
Previously, it costed around $250 when bought on its own and $150 when bundled with the Z6 or Z7 camera. Now you can forget about this expenditure and spend the money otherwise.
We hope that Nikon will expand its offer to countries in Europe and other markets. After all, there are fans of the Z6 and Z7 all over the world.
The new mirrorless Canon seems to be launching a totally new branch in the mirrorless world. Is it possible that this low-budget and newest camera will be the best choice for dental photography? It seems so, and I will tell you why.
This Canon is almost flawless, so please stop looking for a catch. There is none. The price looks so good, one may think: how is it possible? Canon says honestly: the goal was to create a low-budget option for anyone who wants to step into the full- frame world. But how come it’s made so well that we can easily call it a mirrorless breakthrough?
It took me only a few seconds to know that the new Canon makes a way better impression than its specification reveal. I’m not expecting miracles and of course the EOS RP can’t give me the best of the best, but its possibilites are just enough for beginners, photographers working in a controlled environment or just as a second camera.
Canon EOS RP – not expensive, but still solid
Body is quite small – but not too small! – and light (132,5 x 85,3 x 70 mm, 485 g) and it fits my hand perfectly. It’s almost as comfortable as the EOS R from the last fall. They share some ergonomics and in my opinion, at some points, the little brother is even better than the older one.
The most comfortable PASM knob is back now. The smaller body makes it easier to reach with thumb the upper function knob and to control the AF button. I guess nobody would miss the touch screen from the EOS R, it wasn’t its best feature.
Apart from that the EOS RP has all the best qualities of its antecedent:
the Flexible Priority mode (easy switch between lens and time preselection modes and manual mode)
the possibility to use the RF functional ring to control the exposure parameters or selected feature
the C-Raw record which allows to make the files twice lighter with the same resolution
the best available on the market touch-control system
Another plastic toy? Not this time. The new body also has a magnesium frame (the core and the back panel are made of metal) and it is durable. I really must say that when I held the EOS RP for the first time, I had no impression that it is poorly manufactured.
What caused a little problem, was the battery. It lasts for about 250 photos, so carrying 1 or 2 spare batteries is something that I must get used to. It’s not the camera’s strongest point.
Our first conclusions
You may get the impression that I’m trying to defend this low-key option even though it cannot be compared to the opponents’ offer. But this camera was awaited by the market. Light, fast, comfortable, affordable. With full-frame, rotated screen, great touch control, and fantastic AF system. I guess this is what dental photographers need! Let’s not forget the quickly growing family of impressive system lenses and this makes a full picture.
When it comes to dental photography I’m predicting that Canon EOS RP will be the sales blockbuster in 2019. I appreciate it also for the fact it doesn’t try to pretend to be the better version of itself.
Props to the producer for creating this model – it can really make a change on the market and will surely interest fans of mirrorless cameras with the RF system. Of course, now we are only waiting for the competitors to create their versions and give us a bigger choice. But until then – the EOS RP is the cheapest full-frame on the market and has no competition in its sector.
ADVANTAGES:
svelte and lightweight body
reasonable price
4K video
fully articulating screen
three own settings: c1, c2, c3, perfect for dental photographers
Finally, the long-awaited Nikon Z7 is available and we could do some first tests.
The Nikon Z 7 is the company’s high-end full-frame mirrorless camera. It features a 45.7MP BSI-CMOS sensor, a hybrid AF system with 493 points and 90% coverage and 5-axis in-body image stabilization. The rugged body is similar in design to the D850 DSLR and is fully sealed against dust and moisture. It features a 3.68M-dot electronic viewfinder and tilting 3.2″, 2.1M-dot touchscreen LCD. An OLED panel on the top plate displays current shooting settings. Photos are stored on an XQD card.
Side by side the Nikon D850 and the Nikon Z7 look like “brother and sister”. The two cameras are very similar but still different. The Z7 has a smaller, lighter form factor and an electronic viewfinder (covering only 90%), while the D850 has a better battery life and an optical viewfinder (covering 100%). Another key difference between the two cameras is storage media – Nikon decided to go with a single XQD memory card slot on the Z7 instead of two memory card slots that we see on the Nikon D850. For video shooters, the Nikon Z7 is also a better option, thanks to 4:2:2 10-bit recording with N-Log, which is absent on the D850. Another feature difference is the number of autofocus points, which favors the Z7, although that doesn’t mean the Z7’s autofocus system is actually faster or more reliable (yet to be tested
Since the D850 currently sells for $3,300, and the Z7 sells for $3,400, the question is, which camera is the better choice for your photography? Well, it depends upon your needs.
Let’s get back to dental photography. The D850 and the Z7 offer many features and options you don’t really need in dental photography. Personally, I shoot always in DX mode. This gives you a better control of proportions, frame, and light. It also reduces the file size, keeping quality high.
Our first test shots show no really big difference between the two cameras. Images have been taken using manual mode – Nikon SB200 flashes mounted on an OWL bracket using the 105mm on the D850 and the 85mm DX on the Z7 – WB set to 5300 K – Image control set to Neutral.
After working with the Nikon Z7 for almost 2 months now, I find that the electronic viewfinder is a real relief at work, especially with the focus peaking displayed. Especially for eyeglass wearers, this is an improvement. In the digital workflow, the individually configurable Wifi data transfer has proven to be extremely useful. It is possible to define a specific folder on the computer for storing the images.
Key features:
Body type, rangefinder-style mirrorless
Max resolution, 8256 x 5504
Effective pixels 46 megapixels
Sensor size, full frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm)
Sensor type, CMOS
ISO: Auto, 64-25600 (expands to 32-102400)
Lens mount, Nikon Z
Articulated LCD, tilting
Screen size, 3.2″
Screen dots, 2,100,000
Manual exposure mode, Yes
Max shutter speed, 1/8000 sec
Storage types, Single XQD card slot
Connectivity, USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
Weight (inc. batteries), 675 g (1.49 lb / 23.81 oz)
Dimensions, 134 x 101 x 68 mm (5.28 x 3.98 x 2.68″)
Stay tuned for more updates to come … if you have any questions feel free to leave a comment.
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