If you’re planning to upgrade to a new full-frame camera this year, Canon has just officially unveiled its two new 50 megapixel cameras – and a covetable new lens that could be a worthy addition to your photography arsenal.
Canon’s new 5Ds camera boasts, among other things, a 50.6MP full-frame CMOS sensor, full 1080p HD video recording at 30 fps, and ISO range of 100-6400, with 5.0 fps burst shooting.
Check out the specs below:
- 50.6MP full-frame CMOS sensor
- Dual DIGIC 6 Image Processors
- 3.2″ 1,040K-Dot ClearView II LCD monitor
- Full HD 1080p Video Recording at 30 fps
- 61-point High Density Reticular AF
- 150,000-Pixel RGV+IR Metering Sensor
- 1SO 100-6400; 5.0 fps Burst Shooting
- Anti-Flicker Compensation
- User-Selectable Shutter Release Time Lag
- Dual Compact Flash and SD Media Slots
The 5Ds R camera on the other hand comes without a Low-Pass filter.
Get your wallets ready for the release around June this year, with the 5Ds retailing at $3,699 and the 5Ds R at $3,899.
These are already available for pre-order at B&H – follow this link for the 5Ds and this link for the 5Ds R.
If you’re looking to upgrade your kit sooner, the new Canon 11-24mm f/4L lens will be available near the end of February for $2,999.
The new wide lens features a constant f/4 maximum aperture, EF mount L-series lens, a weather resistant design, rounded 9-blade diaphragm, and these other features:
- Super UD, UD, and 4 aspherical elements
- SWC, air sphere, and fluorine coatings
- ring-type USM autofocus motor
- internal focus; full-time manual focus
The new Canon equipment are available for preorder on B&H.
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