Canon USA Announces Accessories for Just-Introduced 5D Mark III Prosumer DSLR

Canon USA Announces Accessories for Just-Introduced 5D Mark III Prosumer DSLR

1545

Lake Success, NY—On the 25th anniversary of its EOS camera system, Canon USA announced the EOS 5D Mark III DSLR, which is positioned between the EOS 5D Mark II and Canon’s top-of-the-line professional EOS-1D X. To complement the new DSLR, which is engineered for improved image quality with a 22.3 megapixel full-frame Canon CMOS sensor, a Digic 5+ imaging processor, a 61-point high-density reticular autofocus system, 6-frames-per-second continuous shooting and enhanced video features for professionals in the fields of cinematography, television production and documentary filmmaking, Canon introduced a complete range of accessories.
 
Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E7A.
Featuring wireless LAN support for 802.11 a/b/g/n signal protocols for various network environments, the WFT-E7A connects to the camera through its USB port and includes a built-in gigabit Ethernet connection, time syncing for multiple cameras on the same network, FTP mode, EOS utility mode, WFT server mode and media server mode. With this new WFT model, professionals can synchronize clocks on multiple cameras and use the unit to support linked shooting when utilizing multiple cameras. Bluetooth-compatible equipment can also be linked to the device. The WFT-E7A is scheduled to be available the end of April 2012 at an estimated retail price of $849.99.

Speedlite 600EX-RT.
Canon also announced the first professional Speedlite with a built-in wireless radio transmitter—the Speedlite 600EX-RT. The flagship model in the Speedlite line, the 600EX-RT is geared for wedding portrait and photojournalism. Compatible with all EOS DSLRs, this model eliminates the need for accessory radio slave units and their inherent limitations. It also features master/slave two-way transmission, letting the photographer control the Speedlite settings directly from the master camera.

Radio-based wireless E-TTL can be performed with up to 15 Speedlite 600EX-RT slave units, used off-camera up to 98.4 feet away and triggered by a master 600EX-RT on-camera or the new Speedlite transmitter ST-E3-RT. Used with the 5D Mark III or EOS-1D X, up to five groups of flashes can be controlled independently off-camera. And, it remains fully compatible with Canon’s legacy optical-based Wireless E-TTL technology, for users already committed to existing EOS Speedlites.

The Speedlite 600EX-RT also features enhanced weather-resistant construction matching that of the EOS-1D X camera as well as a more reliable electrical contact. The flash head zoom range now reaches from 20mm to 200mm, and the Speedlite allows remote shutter release of a single EOS camera or linked shooting (simultaneous firing of up to 15 cameras, when one master camera is fired). It includes gelatin filters and a dedicated filter holder to help photographers match ambient light. Due to ship this month, the Speedlite 600EX-RT will retail for $629.99.

Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT.
Canon also introduced the Speedlite transmitter ST-E3-RT. Providing full support of Canon’s new radio-based wireless flash technology, the ST-E3-RT controls five groups of flashes up to 98.4 feet from the camera. Its remote shutter release capability enables photographers to fire a single camera remotely (by pressing a button on the ST-E3-RT) or to fire up to 15 EOS cameras with Canon’s linked shooting feature. All of the Speedlite transmitter features are accessible through the flash control menu of the EOS-1D X and EOS 5D Mark III. Also due out this month, it will retail for $470.

GPS Receiver GP-E2. Connected to the camera via the accessory shoe or a USB cable and with a GPS logging function built-in, the GP-E2 will log latitude, longitude, elevation and the Universal Time Code—and allow viewing of camera movement on a PC after shooting. With its built-in compass, the GP-E2 receiver also records camera direction when shooting, even when shooting vertically. The unit is compatible with the EOS-1D X and EOS 7D as well as the EOS 5D Mark III. The GPS receiver will ship by the end of April 2012, with an estimated retail price of $390.

Battery Grip BG-E11. This optional accessory for the EOS 5D Mark III accepts one or two LP-E6 lithium-ion battery packs or a set of six AA batteries. The new grip has a multicontroller and a multifunction (M.Fn) button together with a full set of grip controls for easy operation when shooting portraits or other vertical format photos. The BG-E11 is made from magnesium alloy and has the same degree of weather resistance as the EOS 5D Mark III. With late April availability, the battery grip will retail for $490. usa.canon.com

NO COMMENTS