Today on LensVid Talk discuss several topics with Lewis Michelson including a look at our most recent reviews of the IFootage Gazelle TC3B, Ulanzi U-mic, and Zhyiun M20C LED, the upcoming Canon R1 and the opening of the RF-S mount, the announcement of the Fujifilm GFX 100S II and XT-50, Sony 16-25mm f/2.8 G lens, Sigma 24-70 II lens, Panasonic Lumix S9, Zhyiun Molus G300, and B series Lights, Adobe showcases the AI future of Premiere Pro, Westcott Fusion Light Control system, Upcoming Laowa 55mm and 100mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift lenses and The Blackmagic Camera app for Android is available.
DJI cold shoe (00:34)
If you are using the older Gen 1 DJI mic and hate the connection to the hot shoe there are some options. These come in the form of a 3D printer part that you can print or buy printed and help secure the receiver into the hot shoe of the camera.
iFootage Gazelle TC3B Tripod Review (02:37)
Earlier this week we finally published our review of the iFootage Gazelle TC3B travel tripod – you can check it out here.
You can buy the iFootage Gazelle TC3B with the Komodo K3 on Amazon.
Ulanzi U-mic Review (04:42)
A few weeks back Lew tested the very affordable wireless UMIC from Ulanzi. It’s an interesting budget option for beginners and can be a nice backup or even be used as a mic that you are OK risking when you don’t want to risk your expensive high-end system.
Ulanzi AM18 U-Mic Wireless PRO Review.
AM18 currently sells for just under $100.
Zhyiun M20C review (06:28)
Another review we recently published is for the tiny M20C LED by Zhyiun. This small light can output 20W and it has a nice magnetic accessory system with a grid, diffuser, and barn doors.
The Zhyiun FIVERAY M20c sells for around $80.
The Zhyiun FIVERAY M20c
Upcoming Canon R1 (08:12)
Back in mid-May, Canon announced that they are working on a new upcoming flagship mirrorless camera – the R1. This camera which has been rumored for a very long time will have a look that is fairly similar (although not identical) to the existing R3 with its full body but with several improved capabilities and possibly a slightly different emphasis.
We still don’t have any real specifications but here is what Canon had to say about the camera:
This camera employs the newly developed image processor DIGIC Accelerator in addition to the pre-existing processor DIGIC X. The new image processing system, composed of these processors and a new CMOS sensor, enables large volumes of data to be processed at high speeds and delivers never-before-seen advancements in Auto Focus (AF) and other functions.
By combining the new image processing system and deep learning technology to an advanced degree, Canon has achieved high-speed and high-accuracy subject recognition. For example, subject tracking accuracy has been improved so that in team sporting events where multiple subjects intersect, the target subject can continually be tracked even if another player passes directly in front of them. In addition, the AF “Action Priority” function recognizes subject movement by rapidly analyzing the subject’s status. In moments during a sports game when it is difficult to predict what will happen next, this function automatically determines the player performing a certain action, such as shooting a ball, as the main subject and instantly shifts the AF frame, thereby helping to capture decisive moments of gameplay.
There is very little official info on the R1 at the moment – see here.
Official R1 images of the upcoming camera by Canon
Canon opens RF-S mount (11:13)
Ever since Canon introduced its RF mount in 2018 it has been criticized for not allowing third-party manufacturers to sell RF lenses with AF (it can’t prevent MF lenses but those are far less popular).
Several weeks ago Canon apparently took the first important step towards opening its RF mount by allowing 3’rd party manufacturers to sell RF-S lenses. This means that Canon APS-C users will soon have access to many Sigma, Tamron and possibly other lenses from different manufacturers increasing the attractiveness of the system that until now suffered from a lack of lens options.
This is of course great news but we are still wondering when Canon will open the RF mount itself (Full Frame), something that can make the system much more attractive.
Fujifilm GFX 100S II and XT-50 (15:55)
Fujifilm recently released several new products including a second version of its medium format more affordable GFX100, a 100MP camera (more specs and info here) as well as a very interesting 500mm f/5.6 telephoto prime lens (the angle of view is closer to 400mm on 35mm equivalent sensor).
The second camera introduced by Fujifilm is the XT-50 with a 40MP Sensor and X-Processor 5 as well as image stabilization up to 7 stops and Film Simulation dial and more. The company also launched a new 16-50mm F2.8-4.8. zoom lens for the X series cameras.
Official Fujifilm GFX 100S II video
Sony 16-25mm f/2.8 (18:52)
Sony introduced two interesting compact zoom full-frame lenses, the first was the FE 24-50mm F2.8 G, and more recently the company announced the wider sister lens, the FE 16-25mm F2.8 G both from the G series.
Both lenses are designed to be lightweight and compact and ideal for travel with a shorter range than the GM variants but at a more affordable price.
Sony 16-25mm f/2.8 currently sells for $1200.
Official Sony 16-25mm f/2.8 lens video
Sigma 24-70 II Art (21:08)
Sigma also announced a new zoom lens with the second generation of its 24-70mm lens. The new lens has a new and faster AF motor, closer min focus distance, and improved optics.
The Sigma 24-70 II Art sells for $1200.
Official Sigma 24-70mm II Art lens video
Panasonic Lumix S9 (24:11)
The announcement of the Panasonic Lumix S9 sparked a big discussion online about the ethics of camera manufacturers and review sites. Can you really do an honest in-depth camera review in two days? Do camera reviewers feel obligated to the manufacturer for sending them to hotels halfway across the world to try a new camera?
We are not going to solve all these issues here but we can say that our reviews never take two days (or typically even two weeks) and are more often than not closer to two months (especially with more complex products like cameras or lenses).
The Panasonic Lumix S9 is a new compact mirrorless camera 24.2MP (full frame). It has some interesting features like a 30 fps pre-burst shooting, a Real-time LUT button, Autofocus detection for human, animal, car, and motorcycle subjects, and more.
The camera sells for around $1500.
Zhyiun Molus G300 and B series Lights (30:04)
Zhyiun keeps pushing new lights and recently it announced both the G300 light (fairly compact bowens 300W light (with a 500W max mode) and a completely all-in-one B series of lights with 100W-500W variants called B series.
Pricing for the B series can be found here.
The new Molus B series
Upcoming Adobe AI in Premiere Pro (33:27)
Earlier this year Adobe showcased what it is working on for some of the future versions of Premiere Pro in terms of AI improvements.
Some of the new features that are shown in the video below include revolutionary Generative AI like Object Addition, Object Removal, and Generative Extend, powered by the Adobe Firefly video model but also optionally by Open AI, Runway, and Pika Labs – we can’t wait…
The official Adobe AI in PP video
Westcott fusion light control system (37:32)
Westcott introduced an interesting lighting modifier called fusion developed in collaboration with Photographer Sal Cincotta.
According to Westcott, this system includes “reflectors, diffusers, scrims, and backdrops – all mountable on a collapsible 4 x 6′ aluminum frame – and offers different surfaces for reflecting, blocking, or diffusing light. The kit includes three 4 x 6′ multiuse panels, one black and white, one silver and sunlight, and one full diffusion. The silver and sunlight panel also comes with a removable shoot-through window, that, combined with bounced available light, acts as the second light in a 2-light setup to add fill light for full-body portraits“.
The system sells for $250.
Westcott Fusion Light Control System video
Upcoming Laowa 55mm and 100mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift lenses (39:24)
Shown for the first time as prototypes on a Chaniese photo expo, two upcoming Tilt Shift lenses are coming from Laowa – a 55mm f/2.8 and a 100mm f/2.8. We are very excited about both of them and already had a talk
Blackmagic Camera app for Android (41:36)
The popular iOS camera app from Blackmagic is finally available on Android as well (a week or so after we recorded this episode). Just keep in mind that it currently supports only a handful of the Google Pixel and Samsung new Galaxy phones.
You can download the Blackmagic camera Android app from the Google Play store.
If you like to install it on unsupported devices there is a workaround (see the link on the Michael Tobin video description – but do this at your own risk!).
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