Yesterday I got the chance from Canon Netherlands to play with a beta sample of the new EOS-1D X Mark II. We tested the camera at the ‘Rob Slotemakers BMW Driving Expercience’ training centre, and although the test was only short I was impressed. Every shot was in focus, and the images (shot at 400 […]
Canon has released a firmware update for the EOS-1D X, version 2.03. This update adds several new features and fixes some bugs. To me, the most important new feature is that you can now use manual settings with Auto-ISO and still have exposure compensation. Of course this is not really exposure compensation, because the ISO-value […]
From November 9th to 16th 2013, the city center of Eindhoven turned again into a forum of interventions, installations, performances and events based on the phenomena of artificial light. I was invited by Canon Nederland for a special visit to this event. Only a few years ago, it would have been difficult to make photos […]
Only a few years ago, taking night shots could only be done from a sturdy tripod. The image quality of digital cameras has improved tremendously however, especially at high ISO settings. This shot of Hong Kong was taken handheld at 6400 ISO, using a Canon EOS-1D X camera.
Canon has released a firmware update for the EOS-1D X, which corrects two problems which were discussed widely by users of this otherwise excellent camera. The first problem was that the EOS-1D X would not autofocus with lens/extender combinations with an aperture smaller than f/5.6, such as the 500mm F4.0 lens with a 2x Extender. […]
Scientific American has an interesting article about a new autofocus algoritm that would make the autofocus of digital cameras as fast and as accurate as the human eye. No more ‘hunting’ in poor light, the camera would always focus correctly and instantly. Can’t wait to see this in the Canon EOS 1D X […]
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