Canon EOS R6

This is the one for those who are serious in photography and videography. Only consider getting this for yourself or another person if you fully understand the camera terminologies below. The EOS R6 is designed to provide a high-quality, high-speed shooting experience. 

Powered by the new DIGIC X image processor, the electronic shutter in the EOS R6 is capable of continuous shooting speed of up to 20fps at full resolution, even with AF and AE tracking. The mechanical shutter is able to shoot at a continuous shooting speed of 12fps as well, placing the R6 among the fastest full-frame mirrorless cameras in the market. 

The R6 also features an upgrade AF system that can detect and track the eyes of birds. The Dual Pixel CMOS AF II system carries improved human head detection capabilities which promises better tracking of subjects’ heads in scenes with fast and intense action’ as well as animal detection AF, which can track the eyes, face and body of dogs, cats and even birds. 

Other key features: 

• Approx 20.1 MP full-frame CMOS sensor + 4K video 
• Up to 8-stop In-Body Image Stabilizer X Optical Image Stabilizer 
• Low-light performance up to EV-6.5 + ISO 102400 
• Up to 20 FPS + Animal Detection AF 

Pricing & Availability: 

S$3,599 (body only), S$4,248 (body with RF24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM) 

Prices reflected are after a $400 cashback promotion valid from 1 – 31 December, available from Canon eShop 

Canon EOS M50 Mark II

Whether you are a parent looking to capture fleeting moments of your child’s milestone or someone hoping to start your own YouTube channel, the Canon EOS M50 Mark II is designed to help create captivating photos and videos with ease. 

The mirrorless camera features an enhanced Eye Detection Auto Focus (AF) which can detect and focus on a subject’s eye even when the person is far away. This lets you capture sharp images of your active toddler who is constantly on the move or children just running around the soccer field. 

Video enthusiasts can use the camera to record videos in 4K resolution. You can also live-stream directly to YouTube from the EOS M50 Mark II by connecting to the Wi-Fi without using a streaming unit. 

Other key features: 

• In-camera YouTube live streaming for real-time video engagement 
• Film vertical videos in 4K for social media 
• Wireless connectivity with smartphone and cloud storage 

Pricing & Availability: 

S$739 (Body only), S$899 (Body with EF-M15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM lens) 

Prices reflected are after a $200 cashback promotion valid from 1 – 31 December, available from Canon eShop 

Canon PowerShot PICK

 Imagine not having to keep carrying a camera around but still be able to capture all the significant moments with your loved ones? With Canon’s newly launched AI-powered camera, you can just sit back, relax, and let the PowerShot PICK do the job for you! 

This 11.7-megapixel camera uses a unique algorithm that will automatically search for faces of people nearby, while adjusting composition based on facial information with its pan, tilt and zoom mechanism. Plus, using Canon’s Nano USM technology, it is capable of silent and high-speed tracking, automatically tracking the subject so that the face stays within the angle of view even when the subject moves. 

All you have to do is to place it in a strategic spot and the camera will automatically scan the scene and capture photos or videos in a candid manner without you having to lift a finger. 

Other key features: 

• Palm-sized and lightweight (approx. 170g) 
• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enabled 
• Voice-activated controls 
• Customised shooting through the app 

Pricing & Availability: 

S$649, available at Canon authorised dealers 

Canon PIXMA E4570

With the prevalence of hybrid working, a printer has become an integral component for a Work From Home set up. 

Canon’s all-new multifunction PIXMA Ink Efficient E4570 offers a suite of productivity features, combined with high print yields and low-cost printing, whilst boosting productivity for students, home offices and even small offices. 

The PIXMA E4570 can print up to 400 pages for text documents with the use of the PG-47 black ink cartridge, while the CL-57S colour cartridge can print up to 180 pages. Both ink cartridges are affordably priced and easily replaceable, making the printer an attractive option for users with moderate printing needs such as to print school projects. 

It also has a 20-sheet compact Automatic Document Feeder to help digitalise piles of schoolwork, written notes or invoices into image or PDF. 

Other key features: 

• Print, scan, copy, fax 
• Mobile & cloud printing 
• Auto duplex printing 
• 2 -line mono LCD display 
• 600 x 1200 dpi scan resolution 

Pricing & Availability: 

S$199, available at Canon authorised dealers 

Canon MP250 Wireless Mini Projector

If you and your family remain cautious about heading out just to watch a movie, the Canon MP250 Wireless Mini Projector might be able to help with your family movie experience at the safety and comfort of your home. 

The compact and powerful mini-projector can cast giant 93-inch images onto any flat-surfaced wall from 3 metres away. By connecting to the mini projector through various methods such as via HDMI or screen mirroring for Android phones and tablets, you can project your favourite movies and shows on a flat-surfaced wall easily. 

Other key features: 

• Lightweight and portable (407g) 
• Built-in 3,100 mAh battery 

Pricing & Availability: 

S$399 (U.P. S$699), available from Canon eShop 

Merry Christmas 2021!

Wishing you a Merry Christmas 2021 in advance! There is a photography/videography gift for everyone in the family from Canon’s Christmas Gift Guide 2021, hope you enjoy your Canon photography and videography adventures! If you are keen to get the Canon EOS R6, check out my Canon EOS R6 review article!

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Canon EOS M50 Mark II 

The Canon EOS M50 Mark II mirrorless camera is designed to help you create captivating photos and videos with ease, whether you are a parent looking to capture priceless and fleeting moments of your child’s milestone or you are planning to start your own family YouTube channel.

The mirrorless camera features an enhanced Eye Detection Auto Focus (AF) which can detect and focus on a subject’s eye even when the person is far away. This lets you capture sharp images of your active toddler who is constantly on the move or children just running around the soccer field.

Video enthusiasts can use the camera to record videos in 4K resolution. You can also live-stream directly to YouTube from the EOS M50 Mark II by connecting to the Wi-Fi without using a streaming unit.

Other key features:

• In-camera YouTube live streaming for real-time video engagement
• Film vertical videos in 4K for social media
• Wireless connectivity with smartphone and cloud storage

Pricing & Availability:

S$939 (Body only), S$1,099 (Body with EF-M15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM lens), Available from Canon eShop

PowerShot G7 X Mark III

If your father is planning to get into photography and he prefers a compact digital camera, the PowerShot G7 X Mark III   is a good recommendation for him! With an ISO range that goes up to an equivalent ISO 25,600, this camera comes in handy at any given moment – from cloudy overcast days to high contrast scenarios.

Another great feature found on the camera is the pre-shoot setting, which starts capturing 0.5 seconds before the shutter button is pressed, allowing you to get your golden shot even if you press the shutter button a little too slow.

Other key features:

• DIGIC 8 Image Processor & 1.0 inch Stacked CMOS Sensor
• 4.2x optical zoom (24mm – 100mm)
• 4K Video Recording (without crop)
• Live YouTube streaming support built-in

Pricing & Availability: S$999, Available from Canon eShop

Colours: Black, Silver

PIXMA G3060

Your father probably has a lot of photographs taken in their cameras and smartphones, it’s now time for them to proudly showcase its photography works by printing them out. Gift the PIXMA G3060 to let them unleash and share their treasure trove of photographs!

From family selfies to previous holiday photos, this home printer is great for printing out  these memories in beautiful borderless glossy photos, through dedicated use of dye-ink colour channels.

This home use printer is also great for document printing, with crisp and sharp text through dedicated use of pigment black ink, making it a great home office addition. The printer also includes a drip-free, hands-free ink refilling mechanism, allowing for minimum downtime and maximum productivity.

Other key features:

• Print, Scan and Copy up to 7,600/7,700 pages (B&W/Colour)
• Supports both wireless and mobile printing
• 2-Line LCD DIsplay

Pricing & Availability: S$299, Available from Canon eShop

Colours: Navy

Canon Selphy Square QX10

For fathers who like to have a small and portable printer while on the move, allowing them to turn memories into high-quality physical prints. It’s as small as a postcard and equipped with a built-in battery, the Selphy Square QX10 promises high-quality prints of photos anytime, anywhere, regardless of whether they were shot on a smartphone or dedicated camera.

The Selphy Square QX10 uses a dye-subliminal thermal transfer technology which ensures clear, beautiful skin tones in portraits and also faithful depictions of tones and gradations in the sky, clouds and natural landscapes.

While most photo prints eventually start to fade due to a combination of exposure to heat, air and humidity, photos printed on the QX10 can stay beautiful for up to 100 years when stored in an album.

Pricing & Availability: S$219 (Selphy Square QX10 only), S$255 (Selphy Square QX10 with 5 sets of ink and photo paper)

Colours: White, Pink, Black

Wishing all Fathers a Happy Father’s Day 2021! Happy taking photographs and videos with your Canon cameras and photography accessories!

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For the serious and professional photographer 

Canon EOS R6

A camera that I would highly recommend for fellow serious and professional photographers to get (for themselves or for their loved ones who are into serious or into professional photography!), the Canon EOS R6! An excellent and powerful full-frame mirrorless camera for your photography and videography, a high-quality and high-speed shooting experience.

Powered by the new DIGIC X image processor, the electronic shutter in the EOS R6 is capable of continuous shooting speed of up to 20fps at full resolution, even with AF and AE tracking. The mechanical shutter is able to shoot at a continuous shooting speed of 12fps as well, placing the R6 among the fastest full-frame mirrorless cameras in the market.

The R6 also features an upgrade AF system that can detect and track the eyes of birds. The Dual Pixel CMOS AF II system carries improved human head detection capabilities which promises better tracking of subjects’ heads in scenes with fast and intense action; as well as animal detection AF, which can track the eyes, face and body of dogs, cats and even birds.

Other key features:

• Approx 20.1MP full-frame CMOS sensor + 4K video
• Up to 8-stop In-Body Image Stabilizer X Optical Image Stabilizer
• Low-light performance up to EV -6.5 + ISO 102400
• Up to 20 FPS + Animal Detection AF

Pricing & Availability:

S$3,999 (body only), S$4,648 (body with RF24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM)

Available from Canon eShop.

For the avid photographer

Canon EOS M50 Mark II 

Looking for a fun, easy to use and compact mirrorless camera for yourself or for your loved ones who is an avid photographer? Check out the Canon EOS M50 Mark II camera! Ideal for parents and families who are looking to capture priceless fleeting moments of your child’s growing up years, child’s milestone or your very own YouTube channel, the Canon EOS M50 Mark II is designed to help you create and capture captivating photographs and videos with ease.

The mirrorless camera features an enhanced Eye Detection Auto Focus (AF) which can detect and focus on a subject’s eye even when the person is far away. This lets you capture sharp images of your active toddler who is constantly on the move or children just running around the soccer field.

Video enthusiasts can use the camera to record videos in 4K resolution. You can also live-stream directly to YouTube from the EOS M50 Mark II by connecting to the Wi-Fi without using a streaming unit.

Other key features:

• In-camera YouTube live streaming for real-time video engagement
• Film vertical videos in 4K for social media
• Wireless connectivity with smartphone and cloud storage

Pricing & Availability:

S$939 (Body only), S$1,099 (Body with EF-M15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM lens)

Available from Canon eShop.

For the family

Canon MP250 mini projector

If you and your family remain cautious about heading out just to watch a movie, the MP250 mini projector might be able to help with your family movie experience at the safety and comfort of your home.

The compact and powerful mini-projector can cast giant 93-inch images onto nay flat-surfaced wall from 3 metres away. By connecting to the mini projector through various methods such as via HDMI or screen mirroring for Android phones and tables, you can project your favourite movies and shows on a flat-surfaced wall easily.

Other key features of the Canon MP250 mini projector

• Lightweight and portable (407g)
• Built-in 3,100 mAh battery

Pricing & Availability:

S$699, available from Canon eShop and from selected Challenger outlets.

For the special one

Canon Selphy Square QX10

This is for the one who wants to turn memories into high-quality physical prints. As small as a postcard and equipped with a built-in battery, the Selphy Square QX10 promises high-quality prints of photos anytime, anywhere, regardless of whether they were shot on a smartphone or dedicated camera.

The Selphy Square QX10 uses a dye-subliminal thermal transfer technology which ensures clear, beautiful skin tones in portraits and also faithful depictions of tones and gradations in the sky, clouds and natural landscapes.

While most photo prints eventually start to fade due to a combination of exposure to heat, air and humidity, photos printed on the QX10 can stay beautiful for up to 100 years when stored in an album.

Pricing & Availability:

S$219 (Selphy Square QX10 only), S$255 (Selphy Square QX10 with 5 sets of ink and photo paper)

Colours:

White, Pink, Black

Canon iNSPiC [S]

We all know someone who is eager to print the photos they’ve just taken so that they can have a physical keepsake of a cherished memory. The Canon INSPIC [S] is an instant camera printer that can easily fit into clutch bags or pockets for a day of fun out in the sun, or a relaxing evening with friends.

The ultra-slim profile packs in a powerful 8-megapixel fixed focus camera. This lets you shoot and print instantly from just one device without the need to perform a juggling act with a separate camera and printer.

There’s also a built-in LED ring light which activates a powerful light for beautiful portrait shots. You can also connect the device to smartphones using the Canon Mini Print mobile app to print photos from your mobile devices.

Other key features of the Canon iNSPiC [S]

• Can load up to 10 sheets of sticky-backed and tear-proof Zink printing paper at once
• 700maH battery – up to 25 prints
• Print speed – up to 50 seconds

Pricing & Availability:

S$219, available from Canon’s E shop

Colours:

Pearl White, Matte Black, Rose Gold

Happy Christmas Shopping with Canon!

This is the Christmas festive season! If you are looking to get a new digital camera for yourself or for your loved ones, do check out Canon Christmas Gift Guide 2020 and share them with your loved ones, family, relatives and friends! Pay-It-Forward and Pass-It-On! Sharing is Caring!

Happy Christmas Shopping with Canon! Memories are priceless when you photograph and captured them down, photo prints make great gifts too to be given away to your loved ones, the memories captured by your Canon cameras at your Christmas or family dinner gatherings!

Let’s spread love and joy through our photographs and prints this Christmas festive season!

* Information and pictures courtesy of Canon Singapore and GLOO PR *

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Having seen, touched, tested and reviewed the predecessor EOS M50 to the new EOS M50 Mark II, this new mirrorless EOS M50 Mark II is built on a strong foundation. The EOS M50 and EOS M6 are two mirrorless cameras from the EOS M family that I like, compact, easy to use, versatile and good cameras, that led to their next generation in EOS M6 Mark II and EOS M50 Mark II that we are seeing in the market today.

“The EOS M50 Mark II’s compact size belies its superior image capture and video recording capabilities. Its ease of use makes it a great choice for users who relish a simple shooting experience but expects great results,” said Edwin Teoh, Head of Marketing, Singapore Operations, Canon Singapore. 

What are the features on this new Canon EOS M50 Mark II mirrorless camera?

Capture Beautiful Portraits and Vivid Action Shots 

Always had trouble capturing sharp images of your active toddler who is constantly on the move or find it hard to zoom in on your child’s face as he runs across the pitch during soccer practice? The EOS M50 Mark II features an enhanced Eye Detection AF, which is able to detect and focus on a subject’s eye even when the person is far away. This will ensure the eye will always stay in focus, making it possible to use Eye Detection AF for full body shots in addition to the common upper body portrait shot. Users can capture subjects quickly and accurately when they are approaching from a distance, making it great for candid shots as well. 

Eye detection AF is also available with Servo AF when shooting still images and Movie Servo AF when shooting video, so you will always be able to capture your subject’s natural expressions even when they are in motion. 

The EOS M50 Mark II has a continuous shooting speed of up to 7.4fps with servo AF so users can capture multiple shots of moving subjects such as children or pets. Its built-in high-resolution electronic viewfinder (EVF) makes for easy viewing even when shooting in the bright outdoors. 

The AF frame display in EVF or LCD screen of the EOS M50 Mark II, which shows which part of the picture the camera is focusing on, has also been improved. It is now faster and tracks the subject more smoothly, so users will always know which part of the picture will be in focus without experiencing any on-screen lag. Display speed on the AF frame display in the viewfinder or LCD screen has also been improved on the EOS M50 Mark II, allowing for a better visualisation of the tracking. 

An EOS first, the EOS M50 Mark II makes full use of its touch-sensitive display with the new Tap AF feature where users can instantly switch focus from one person to another by just tapping on the screen, which is especially useful in group shots. This is in addition to the Touch & Drag AF, where users can move the AF frame by dragging their finger on the screen while shooting through the EVF. 

Enhanced Movie Shooting Experience 

Fast and stable AF is essential when it comes to shooting videos of moving subjects. On the EOS M50 Mark II, Eye Detection AF works with Movie Servo AF shooting. By simply keeping the subject within the frame while shooting, it will track the subject smoothly. Users can thus focus on the composition of the video while leaving the tracking of the subject to the camera.

With an improved contrast AF algorithm, users can also expect enhanced AF stability during 4K movies shooting with EF-M lenses. This will enable smooth movie recording, with reduced wobbling. EOS M50 Mark II supports movie digital zoom (approx. 3-10x) at the central part of the screen during shooting, which can be combined with optical zoom on a zoom lens to achieve magnified shooting with up-close shots.

With existing cameras, movies shot vertically are displayed smaller in a horizontal position when users play back the movie on a smart device. On the EOS M50 Mark II, an “add rotate info” option enables automatic vertical playback on smart devices, PCs and compatible social media, which enables a better viewing experience. Vloggers are now able to live-stream directly to YouTube (1) from EOS M50 Mark II by connecting to Wi-Fi without using a streaming unit. The EOS M50 Mark II also supports the Canon’s new image.canon cloud platform and registered users of the platform can upload, store, download and transfer images smoothly between various devices. 

Equipped with a Vari-angle LCD monitor and features such as touch screen recording, movie self-timer and an external microphone jack, the EOS M50 Mark II make it intuitive and easy for vloggers to record videos and do live streaming. 

Exceptional Lighting Control with Speedlite EL-1 

Canon photographers alert! There is a new professional speedlite, it’s Canon new flagship speedlite EL-1, it’s their first flash model to bear the iconic red line that we know and associate with from our Canon’s L series lenses collection. This is a symbol of high quality, performance and durability. This new speedlite features a new xenon tube that provides highly stable arc discharge and ensures durability.

This new flagship Speedlite EL-1 is going to be on professional photographers radar, a new and powerful flash, portable and ease of use.

The Speedlite EL-1 offers great flexibility in terms of firing control, with 14-stops of manual power selection to as low as 1/8192 flash output. When combined with high ISO settings on the camera, photographers can achieve images that retain the natural colours and exposure of the environment while providing subtle lighting on the human subject. Users can control up to 15 units of Speedlites wirelessly using radio transmission, which provides greater creative control to their lighting requirements. 

Powered by a new lithium-ion battery with a new charging circuit design, the Speedlite EL-1 achieves high-speed charging performance that keeps firing in scenes with movement. In addition, the charging speed does not change even when the battery level is low. The flash can continuously fire for 160 times or more2, thanks to its active cooling system and a durable xenon tube. With the new battery LP-EL, battery life has been enhanced to allow Speedlite EL-1 to fire up to 335 times at 1/1 power. This is approximately 3.4x more than the Speedlite 600EX II-RT.

The Speedlite EL-1 is also equipped with two colour LED modelling lamps, which is very useful for photographers to envision the colour and direction of light prior to shooting. Being Canon’s new flagship flash, the Speedlite EL-1 can handle the elements with its weather sealing design, with dust and water resistance similar to the EOS-1DX Mark III camera. The Speedlite EL-1 also sports an improved UI and a new joystick, which makes accessing the menus and changing of settings a breeze. 

Pricing and Availability 

Both the EOS M50 Mark II and Speedlite EL-1 will be available in late November from Canon authorized dealers and pricing will be advised at a later date. 

Notes:

(1) The live streaming service of this product supports scheduled live streaming on YouTube only. To use the live streaming service, registration on image.canon is needed in advance together with the latest firmware. In accordance with YouTube’s “Restrictions on live streaming”, users must have a minimum of 1,000 channel subscribers in order to live stream from a mobile device.  

(2) The number of continuous flashes until the temperature warning level 1 (the interval at which firing is possible is forced to eight seconds) at 1/1 power (manual firing)  

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