An instance of the Magic Lantern software program working on an EOS DSLR |
The group that gives Canon customers with applications to develop the function set of their cameras has begun cracking the brand new EOS R mirrorless firmware.
Beta firmware from Magic Lantern is claimed to be within the check phases, and if it follows already current Magic Lantern software program, it’ll add new show overlays, uncompressed uncooked video, focus stacking and even the prospect to load video games on to the digicam. Magic Lantern doesn’t change the firmware already loaded onto the digicam by Canon, however is further software program that runs alongside it so as to add further options.
Many customers will maybe hope that full-sensor 4K video might be added, although the implications of the digicam utilizing the entire sensor space for prolonged recording is but to be found.
Clearly extra work is required, however the first steps of cracking the file format and encryption appears to be underway.
The Nikon Z7 is slated as a mirrorless equal to the D850, however it might probably’t topic monitor with the identical reliability as its DSLR counterpart. AF efficiency is in any other case good, besides in low gentle the place looking can result in missed photographs.
Nikon’s Coolpix P1000 has moved the zoom needle from ‘absurd’ to ‘ludicrous,’ with an equal focal size of 24-3000mm. To date, it is a enjoyable digicam to shoot with – if a bit excessive.
The Canon EOS R is the primary full body mirrorless digicam to make use of the brand new RF mount. We’re properly underway placing it by way of our vary of ordinary checks – check out the way it compares to the competitors and our ideas on utilizing it up to now.
The GFX 50R is a 50MP rangefinder-style mirrorless digicam. It borrows closely from the prevailing 50S mannequin however in a smaller physique and at a lower cost. How does it differ?
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