03 December 2013

Quick test with Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens
New Canon EF-S lens close-up test. With Canon EOS 700D and EF-S 18-135mm IS STM lens. Av Mode f/5.6 ISO 100 . JPG (hand-held, very windy conditions). But impressed with overall image quality and the aperture f/5.6 bokeh / blurred effect at 135mm focal length.


Setting: Arnhem Milnerton Cape Town

Objective: Demonstrating the Canon EOS 700D with EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens.

Please note: The photographs where uploaded without any other in-camera enhancements or software post-processing (except for crops).







Canon EOS 700D / Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens
Photo: Vernon Chalmers 

Canon EOS 700D / Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens
Photo: Vernon Chalmers
Canon EOS 700D / Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens
Photo: Vernon Chalmers
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM – versatile, high-performance zoom lens
Offering a focal range of 18–135mm, the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM has been created to offer photographers a compact, versatile zoom lens which can be used to capture a variety of subjects, from portraits to landscapes and action shots. Ensuring high-quality stills at slow shutter speeds, the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM features an intelligent optical Image Stabilizer which offers a 4-stop advantage over non-IS models. The lens will also sense whether the photographer is shooting normally or panning, engaging the most appropriate IS mode to capture the best possible image. When shooting movies, Dynamic IS automatically engages, countering any shake caused by the videographer's movement to produce smooth, stable footage.
For subtle background blur when exploring shallow depths of field in stills and movies, the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM features a circular aperture with an Electro Magnetic Diaphragm (EMD) which permits highly-accurate control over aperture settings. High image quality is also assured throughout the zoom range thanks to four groups of lens elements including one Ultra-low Dispersion (UD) and one Precision Molded Optics (PMo) element to counter chromatic aberration. Canon's optimised Super spectra coatings on each lens element also reduce ghosting and flare, ensuring images require minimal post-processing.  Source: Canon
Canon EOS 700D / Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens
Canon EOS 700D with Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens

01 December 2013

Canon Lens Hoods LH-DC60 for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS / SX40 HS Cape Town


LH-DC60 Lens Hood for PowerShot cameras
Original Canon Lens Hoods - Canon LH-DC60 Lens Hood for the Canon Powershot SX50 HS / Canon SX40 HS / Canon SX30 IS digital cameras.

The Canon LH-DC60 Lens Hood is specifically intended (and designed to fit without adapter or extra attachment) with the new ultra-zoom Canon Powershot SX40 HS and SX50 HS digital cameras. Its purpose is to shield the lens from sun flare as well as to provide protection to the camera lens elements in the event of an impact.


LH-DC60 Lens Hood for PowerShot cameras
  • Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
  • Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
  • Canon PowerShot SX30 IS  
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Canon EOS 550D / 600D / 650D / 700D / 70D Batteries Cape Town

Original Canon LP-E8 / LP-E6 rechargeable Lithium-Ion batteries / packs for Canon EOS 550D / 600D / 650D / 700D / 70D DSLR cameras.

LP-E8 Lithium-Ion Battery
Canon EOS 550D
Canon EOS 600D
Canon EOS 650D
Canon EOS 700D

LP-E6 Lithium-Ion Battery
Canon EOS 70D

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Canon PowerShot SX280 HS Digital Camera

Canon PowerShot SX280 HS
Canon PowerShot SX280 HS
The PowerShot SX280 HS is a super-charged SX-series model featuring Canon's very latest proprietary processor, the DIGIC 6 Image Processor, for improved performance and exceptional clarity in low-light scenarios. The camera makes it easy to show off your high quality images and video wherever you are, with enhanced built-in Wi-Fi® technology that lets you share photos with comments on social networking sites - even within specific groups. Capture everything from quick snaps to artistic images with a powerful 20x Optical Zoom and 25mm Wide-Angle lens, with Optical Image Stabilizer to reduce blur throughout the zoom range. Canon USA
Canon PowerShot SX280 HS Secifications
  • 12.1-megapixel CMOS sensor
  • 25-500mm f/3.5-6.8 lens
  • ISO 80-6400
  • 20x zoom
  • Wi-Fi
  • Full HD video
  • DIGIC 6 processor
  • 3-inch 461k-dot LCD
Installing CHDK on a Canon PowerShot Camera - CHDK