Where it all began

It all began in 2006 when I wanted to start a photography blog. During that era, having a blog was not only something that I wanted to do for myself, I wanted to produce and publish visual stories, just like a National Geographic Magazine photographer and journalist (I grew up reading National Geographic Magazine and kind of follow their visual storytelling style). 

At that juncture in time, it was kind of cool to own a blog, social media had not really “exploded” into the scene at that time. I started on blogspot platform before migrating to my own domain name and hosting, setting up my own brand name/domain name, my own frontal space. Huge credits to Jack who helped me to setup my photography blog at that time, as well as Brian who helped me with IT technical support over all those years. 

As the years progressed, it transformed and grown from a small and humble photography blog into my TGH Photography and Travel Portal/Blog of today, covering my visual stories, travel adventures, documentation works, photography topics, cameras, lenses and accessories review,  sports, wildlife, hospitality and food adventures. 

15 years adventure – Many ups and downs

My 15 years adventure writing and publishing visual stories wasn’t exactly a smooth and stable journey, it was full of ups and downs, from reaching the heights of recognition in 2015, to the lows from setbacks and departure of loved ones/close folks from 2016 to 2017. 

When you are in the creative sector, there will definitely be scrutiny and criticism, my website was deemed messy and not suitable to be a photography portfolio website. I reflected on it, established a separate photography portfolio website, thus allowing this to continue its visual storytelling journeys as a portal/blog and supplementing my photography portfolio website. 

There were others who questioned the value and relevance of my photography and travel portal/blog in today’s social media trends and usage. One even created their own blog after questioning my website, that is probably a compliment to what I have accomplished for my website over the past 15 years.

I learnt and grow old together with my website, visual storytelling, gaining more photography skills and knowledge, producing and publishing photography prints, photo books and zines.  

Revamp and Rebrand

Revamp and rebrand, the time is now to introduce TGH Digital Studio, comprising of my TGH Photography business, my TGH Photography and Travel portal/blog, my TGH Technology and Business portal/blog and working closely with my partnerships and collaborations. 

Photographer | Visual Storyteller | Content Creator | Technology Writer | Digital Artist 

I started TGH Photography as a sole proprietorship business in 2017. It was a very difficult start for me as I learnt the hard truths and brutal realities of running and managing a business, let alone a business in the creative industry. 

The amount of emotional and mental stress took a toll on me as I was also hurting from the loss of my loved one/closed ones during the period 2016 to 2017. Not many knew about it, I don’t talk much about it, the world we live in, sometimes just judge you by dollars and cents.  

During this short period of time from 2017 till date, I also learnt that providing standalone photography services is not going to be sufficient in this fast moving social media and internet driven world that we are living in. I started to learn videography/filmmaking from scratch, having photography knowledge and skills does shorten my learning cycle. This is still an ongoing learning  process, I have so much more to learn, improve and add on new skills and knowledge, adding to my expanded scope of professional services.

Just when I thought things would get a bit more stable, the world was hit by the global pandemic COVID-19 in 2020. In a nutshell, this global pandemic threw everything out of the window. This was almost like back to square one, back to ground zero. This was like a reset switch – Adapting, adopting, changing and re-strategising. During that circuit breaker period, the acceleration to adapt, adopt, change, strategic changes and directional changes was fast. 

Although I started solo in my photography business, I am glad that I now have a small team! I have Isaac helping me in photography/videography/video editing/editor and JingYi for creative design/digital artworks/illustrator/layout artist/.

Partnerships and Collaborations

I have been partnering and collaborating with other friends/content creators/photographers over the years. Some have been ongoing for a while, some are new on board.

Hpility SG

One of my first partnerships and collaborations (we started off in 2017) that I worked with in a few areas, from photography, videography and digital marketing. 

Easy Travel Recipes

Easy Travel Recipes is my travel and food partnership and collaboration. We are still discussing on how to expand and combine our strengths and resources in the travel and food segments moving forward.  

3 Blind Mice

This is a foodie consultancy, photography, videography, food tasting/cooking media production and regular feasting partnership and collaboration, founded and established after our foodie trip to Vietnam in 2018 by Chef Keith Crackling Roast, Chef Jude and myself.   

Meow Mixed Media Production

A mixed media photography and digital artwork collaboration co-founded by Isaac, JingYi and myself, borne from a passion of photography, cute cats and digital artworks combining together. 

More details and information would be shared when I make an announcement and share more information and details on what we are doing.

CryptoIKI

I am entering into the digital arts space with CryptoIKI, exploring the world of NFT and see how I am able to bring my photography works and mixed media artworks into this space. Keep a lookout as I explore and share my digital artist journey here. 

Upcoming projects/works

I have embarked on a number of different personal projects over the years, from documentary photography, publishing photography book and zines, photography prints. For this 15th year milestone year, I have embarked on a few personal projects. 

Books/Zines

Currently, there are three books/zines being planned on my timeline. 

1. Mixed media photography and digital artwork collaboration zine with Meow Mixed Media Production

Coming soon, I would keep it under wraps for now! Stay tuned and keep a lookout for our official announcement! 

2. A zine to celebrate my 15 years milestone (2006 to 2021)

I am still working on my zine, I have yet to decide whether i am going for a photo book magazine style approach showcasing a selection of photographs shot from 2006 to 2021, or short visual stories of key events with photographs from each year.

3. Publishing a book from one of my heritage and cultural personal works/documentations 

I have been documenting and photographing history, heritage and cultural fields/interests over the past 15 years. This would be an ideal time to bring one of my personal heritage projects that I documented to the next level, publish into a book and bring it to life in both physical print and electronic book format.  

A few other artwork projects with Meow Mixed Media Production are in the planning/discussion stages. We are a very new creative start-up collaboration, when the time is right, I would make the announcement with the team members and share with everyone on my website.

15 years milestone, what’s next? 

I will continue to produce more higher standards visual content stories with my photography and videography for my photography and travel portal/blog. When the global pandemic COVID-19 is under control, I hope to resume my international travel adventures coverage.

Life is an adventure, it will never be smooth sailing. Who knows where my visual storytelling with my photographs and videos can bring me to, beyond greater heights or faraway destinations?

Last but not least

I would like to thank my family, relatives, loved ones, old friends, supporters, followers and readers for following, reading and supporting my TGH Photography and Travel Portal/Blog over the past 15 years. I really appreciate the support and encouragement that you gave me over all these years. 

To all the various brands and agencies that I worked with, thank you very much for believing and trusting in me to work together, helping me to grow and expand over the past 15 years. 

Last but not least, thank you very much from the bottom of my heart for reading this lengthy story of how I started my humble photography blog in 2006 over a 15 years (not out and still going strong) time frame in 2021, marking its milestone celebration of my TGH Photography and Travel Portal/Blog. 

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Photography by Ryan Cheng

In the month of April 2021, I would be making announcements of my upcoming partnerships and collaborations, zine/book projects, doing some rebranding and expansion on my photography business side of things. Do keep a lookout for my announcements as well as my regular photography, travel and food articles.

To all those brands, organisations, public relations agencies, creative and marketing agencies that I worked with over the past 15 years, thank you so much for your enormous support and encouragement over all those years. I truly appreciate it from the bottom of my heart!

If you would like to be collaborate, partner or be a sponsor for my upcoming projects/zine/book, drop me a mail and let’s chat! 

15 years, not out, still going strong, photographing, writing, documenting and sharing. An amazing personal journey of photographer, visual storyteller and (newbie videographer/filmmaker) of many ups and downs. 

Photography by Ryan Cheng

Come with me, follow me as I reach my 15 years milestone in the month of April 2021 on another new explorer and artistic series adventures of my photography, visual storytelling and short videos/films. 

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The World is your oyster

Photographers and filmmakers, let the world see through your eyes and views through this ultra-wide angle lens, the world is your oyster. Explore and capture new ultra-wide possibilities and soak in every inch of your photography and cinematography in stunning detail and vivid contrasts with the Lomography Atoll Ultra-Wide 2.8/17 Art Lens.

Photographers and filmmakers, it’s time to open up your imagination again, utilising the versatility of this ultra-wide art lens and let the magic flow out from your mind, eyes, heart and soul.

Immerse in the world of close-ups

With Lomography Atoll Ultra-Wide 2.8/17 Art Lens, you can get impossibly close to your subject, as close as 0.1m whilst keeping the beautiful, bustling background in piercing focus too.

Use the optical viewfinder for accurate composition with analogue cameras and add charisma to every one of the 103º of view through the optic’s superb rendition of colors and lights.

Glide between photography and film

The Lomography Atoll Ultra-Wide 2.8/17 Art Lens is designed for both photographers and filmmakers in mind, allowing them to glide between photography and film setups has never been so easy. From capturing landscape, action, street and travel photography as well as breathtaking film from dynamic documentary to awe-inspiring action adventure.

This lens has a modern helicoid focusing mechanism, dampened aperture control ring and short focus throw, allowing you the photographer and filmmaker to seamlessly adjust focus and f-stop whilst the camera is rolling for quick, create control.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

*For further specifications please check their Kickstarter page

• Focal Length: 17 mm
• Format Coverage: 35 mm/ full-frame
• Field of View: 103º
• Lotus Lens Hood: Yes
• Lens Construction: 13 multicoated elements, 10 groups
• Focusing: Manual
• Closest Focus Distance: 0.1 m (Canon RF, Nikon Z, Sony E), 0.25 m (M mount)
• Maximum Aperture: f/2.8
• Aperture Construction: 8 blades, f/2.8–f/22
• Aperture Ring: Dampened
• Depth of Field Scale: Yes
• Mount: M (native) & Canon RF/ Nikon Z/ Sony E (with Close-up Lens Base)
• Electronic Contacts: No
• M mount Rangefinder Coupling: Yes
• M mount Frameline: 28 mm
• External Optical Viewfinder: Yes
• Materials: Sandblasted anodized aluminum
• Dimensions (including Lotus Lens Hood and Close-up Lens Base): 87 mm
• (Canon RF) / 91 mm (Nikon Z) / 89 mm (Sony E) / ø73 mm Å~ 79 mm (M)

Pricing 

Available on Kickstarter from USD$399 – https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lomography/atoll-ultra-wide-17mm-art-lens 

Delivery Date: August 2021

Estimated retail price from USD$549

Do share this Lomography Atoll Ultra-Wide 2.8/17 Art Lens news with your fellow photographer and filmmaker friends!

* Information and pictures courtesy of Lomography *

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The cats in my neighbourhood are very well taken care of, with love, care, attention and well fed too. I have one photo album dedicated to my neighbourhood cats on Flickr that I curated over the years. They have always been part of my subjects/themes whenever I am doing a camera review.

Here’s a short video of my cute and adorable neighbourhood cats, shot by me with the Canon EOS R6 and RF24-70mm f/2.8 L IS USM lens, edited by fellow photographer Isaac Ong. 

A big thanks to Isaac for helping me out with video editing! He is a cat lover too, the text and descriptions inside the video that he edited are spot on! 

I would release more cat photographs that I shot with the Canon EOS R6 full-frame mirrorless camera in my upcoming Canon EOS R6 review article! Stay tuned and look out for it!

A special TGH Photography x Canon EOS R6 Explorer series production. 

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Canon EOS C70 – First Cinema EOS Camera with RF mount

The Canon EOS C70 is the first Cinema EOS System camera to be equipped with an RF mount, opening up a new era, opportunities and possibilities in cinematography and videography, making it compatible with any of the RF lenses from Canon’s EOS R System. Users can also equip themselves with the Mount Adapter EF-EOS R 0.71x (sold separately and more information below), the EOS C70 can also support the extensive lineup of lenses available from the Canon EF lenses family (2).

Featuring a 4K Super 35mm CMOS DGO (Dual Gain Output) sensor, the EOS C70 can capture high-image-quality 4K video in 4:2:2 (10-bit) color that delivers rich gradation, even in environments with significantly high contrast which demands high dynamic range. Moreover, the camera is equipped with the DIGIC DV7 image-processing platform capable of high-speed processing, enabling users to record high-frame rate 4K/120P video to UHS-II standard SD cards. 

The EOS C70 is equipped with two SD card slots and supports a variety of recording modes such as simultaneous recording, relay recording and 4K/2K recording. The camera also inherits many professional features found in the existing Cinema EOS lines, including two mini XLRs, audio control dials, Timecode IN/OUT ,full HDMI terminal and the newly designed “Direct Touch Control” function that allows users to change recording settings quickly and directly from the camera’s touchscreen panel. 

In addition, the camera also incorporates Canon’s proprietary Dual Pixel CMOS AF technology, which offers even greater performance with the addition of our Intelligent Tracking and Recognition System. This advanced algorithm developed under deep learning technology works in conjunction with our Face Detection AF and further improves focus tracking, even when a subject is looking away from the camera. Combined with our new highly responsive touch screen, image focusing is now faster and even more intuitive. 

Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R 0.71x

Along with the announcement of the Canon EOS C70, Canon also announced the launch of the Mount Adapter EF-EOS R 0.71x, a lens adapter for the EOS C70, the first RF mount camera model from the Cinema EOS System, this adapter would enable the camera to use EF series lenses.

Employing a miniaturized optical system, the Mount Adapter EF-EOS R 0.71x allows for video recording using the EOS C70 and EF series lenses with an angle of view close to that of the mounted full-frame lens. This allows users to take full advantage of the wide selection of EF series lenses as well as expands the possibilities and flexibility of video production. 

The optical system of the Mount Adapter EF-EOS R 0.71x reduces focal length by 0.71x, thus allowing the EOS C70—equipped with a Super-35mm DGO sensor—to record video using EF lenses (2) originally designed for full-frame sensors with an angle of view similar to the original angle of the full-frame lenses. In addition, reducing the size of the optical system gains approximately one extra stop (one lens aperture “f-number”) of brightness, thus requiring lower ISO sensitivity. This enables high-image-quality recording with less noise, even in low-light environments such as indoors or at night. 

When equipped with EF lenses (3) via the Mount Adapter EF-EOS R 0.71x, the EOS C70 digital cinema camera can achieve the same Dual Pixel CMOS AF autofocus functionality across the entire image, just like digital cinema cameras with an EF mount. In addition, the camera can also record and display data such as peripheral illumination correction, effectiveness of lateral chromatic aberration correction, F-number and focal length. 

Canon CJ20eX5B – Designed for 4K broadcast cameras

Together with the Canon EOS C70 and Mount Adapter EF-EOS R 0.71x announcements, Canon announced the launch of a new addition to its UHDxs series of portable zoom lenses for 4K broadcast cameras employing 2/3 inch sensors.

The CJ20eX5B offers a 20x zoom ratio with a focal length of 5 mm at the wide end while achieving superb 4K optical performance throughout the entire zoom range. Delivering high optical performance, the CJ20eX5B creates immersive and high-quality visual expression of content such as sports broadcasting and programming content filmed on-location. With the addition of this new lens for 4K broadcast cameras, Canon helps support a wide range of user needs. 

The CJ20eX5B features a wide-angle focal length of 5 mm—ideal for capturing expansive scenes including full stadium views—while also providing a 20x zoom ratio that accommodates a range of frequently used focal lengths up to 100 mm. On top of this, the lens is equipped with a built-in 2x extender that enables users to quickly double the focal length up to 200 mm while preserving fine visual details. 

While delivering 4K optical performance, the CJ20eX5B achieves a compact and lightweight design comparable to HD camera lenses, weighing only approximately 2.24 kg (4) and measuring approximately 166.3 mm (W) x 110.8 mm (H) x 251.7 mm (D). As such, the lens maintains the high levels of maneuverability required while reducing operation stress during production. 

The CJ20eX5B utilizes fluorite, UD and super UD lens (5) elements, all optimally arranged in a proprietary optical configuration. This allows for excellent suppression of chromatic aberrations such as color bleeding and fringing to achieve excellent image quality all the way to the peripheral areas of the image. 

Notes:

(1) The EOS C70 measures approximately 160.0 mm (W) x 130.2 mm (H) x 115.9 mm (D) and weighs approximately  

(2) Includes CN-E (EF cinema) lenses. Excludes RF lenses, EF-M lenses, EF-S lenses and some manual focus lenses.  

(3) As of September 25, 2020, the following lenses are compatible: the EF16-35mm f/2.8L III USM (released in October 2016), the EF24-70mm f/2.8L II USM (released in September 2012), the EF24-105mm f/4L IS II USM (released in November 2016). Canon plans to gradually expand the list of compatible lenses by providing free-of-charge firmware updates. EF lenses are still compatible with the camera, but Canon recommends that firmware updates be installed in order to effectively utilize functions which link the camera and lens.  

(4) For the CJ20eX5B IASE S. The CJ20eX5B IRSE S weighs approximately 2.16 kg. The CJ20eX5B IASE S is equipped with a focus servo motor, while the CJ20eX5B IRSE S is not.  

(5) A lens element utilizing ultra-low dispersion (UD) glass. Super UD lenses realize further improvements in performance over UD lenses.  

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

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For this article, I would be sharing information and details of the two brand new full-frame mirrorless cameras, EOS R5 and EOS R6. As for more personal views and thoughts on those two new EOS R full-frame mirrorless cameras, I would publish it at a later date. With my coverage of Canon’s EOS cameras and lenses over the years, along with my own personal photography coverage from Canon’s first mirrorless camera, the Canon EOS M, to the EOS R5 and EOS R6 of today, this article would be too lengthy and heavy in content, thus it would be best that I split into two parts.

Now, let me bring you into the new world of the Canon EOS R5 and EOS R6 full-frame mirrorless cameras.

Born to rule, the Canon EOS R5, a highly capable camera with high quality resolution, high speed shooting, equipped with a new and improved AF system, in-body IS, a game changer for both stills photography and videography, with dual card slots. Partnering together with fellow Canon EOS R6 that was launched together with EOS R5, these two brand new full-frame mirrorless cameras are setting new standards and directions in the full-frame mirrorless camera market.

“The EOS R5 and EOS R6 will definitely surpass our advance and professional users’ expectations with their suite of features and technologies. In fact, the EOS R5 is not only Canon’s best mirrorless camera to date, but also one that is more than qualified as a filmmaking camera. With its fast burst shooting speed, 5-axis in-body image stabilization and ability to record 8k videos with its full-frame sensor, the EOS R5 will truly be an exciting product for our users,” said Edwin Teoh, Head of Marketing, Singapore Operations, Canon Singapore.

New Generation Image Sensor – Unparalleled Imaging Performance

The EOS R5 is equipped with a 45-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor, close to medium-format resolution, this would meet the high demands of professional photographers. From large format commercial printing to capturing intricate details in landscape photography, including intensive cropping frequently required in wildlife photography, the EOS R5 is up to the task and can do them all.

They are powered by the new DIGIC X image processor that debuted in Canon’s flagship EOS-1DX Mark III. The electronic shutter in both the EOS R5 and EOS R6 is capable of continuous shooting up to 20fps at full resolution, even with AF and AE tracking. The mechanical shutter is able at a continuous speed 12fps as well, putting both cameras among the fastest full-frame mirrorless cameras in the market.

The new DIGIC X imaging processor has also vastly improved in its noise handling capabilities. Even though the EOS R5 has 45 million pixels, its native ISO can go up to an incredible 51,200, with an option to expand up to 102,400. Despite having 50% more pixels as compared to the EOS R, the EOS R5 performs better in the ISO department.

As for the EOS R6, it is equipped with a 20-megapixel full-frame sensor, that is inherited from Canon’s flagship EOS-1DX Mark III. Sharing the same image sensor and image processor as the EOS-1DX Mark III, the EOS R6 is capable of achieving a native ISO of up to 102,400 (expandable to 204,800).

Enhanced Dual Pixel CMOS AF – Face and Animal Detection AF

Canon Dual Pixel CMOS AF has been around for a few years, this technology has been a key component behind Canon’s core Auto Focus (AF) technology that are inside Canon’s best cameras. It’s designed to provide smooth, high-performance focus tracking in movies and fast AF acquisition when shooting still photography. This technology makes capturing a moving subject and retaining sharp focus easy.

For the EOS R5 and EOS R6, this proprietary technology by Canon has been upgraded to the next generation by enhancing the image-reading speed of the CMOS sensor. The Dual Pixel CMOS AF II combined with the very fast processing speed of the new DIGIC X imaging processor has brought about several major improvements in AF capability.

For the first time ever in the EOS lineup, the AF coverage area has been expanded to cover the entire sensor (100% x 100%). This means focusing is available on any part of the frame, that would make focusing on subjects at the far edges a breeze.

As compared to the EOS R, the number of AF points for both EOS R5 and EOS R6 during automatic selection has increased sevenfold, to an impressive 1,053 points. Manually selectable AF positions on the EOS R5 is 5,940 while the EOS R6 has 6,072, which is 1.5x more than the EOS-1DX Mark III. This is a significant increase, thus improving the the accuracy in AF tracking dramatically.

Face Tracking with Eye Detection AF was first made available in the EOS R and EOS RP cameras. Now with the new Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, both EOS R5 and EOS R6 can enable AF Priority mode for either people or animals. In addition, the camera is able to recognise not just the body, but also the head and eyes of the subjects as well. All these advancements in AF would definitely be Delighting You (us photographers!) Always, in demanding photography genres such as sports and bird photography, helping and benefitting them tremendously.

In low light situations, do not fret. Never miss a moment even in a dimly lit situation with EOS R5’s low luminance AF sensitivity of EV -6 and EOS R6 at EV -6.5, a condition so dark that human eye would even find it difficult to see.

In-Body Image Stabiliser and Dual Card Slots

These two features are here, inside both EOS R5 and EOS R6 camera bodies, another first for the Canon’s EOS series cameras. They both incorporate a 5-axis camera-shake blur correction In-Body Image Stabiliser (In-Body IS) function. When they are used in tandem with an Optical Image Stabiliser (Optical IS) equipped RF lens, or even RF lenses that do not have IS, the camera-shake reduction is as effective up to 8-stops decrease in shutter speed. For Canon photographers using EF lenses that do not have Optical IS, they can also gain image stabilisation as well.

Both cameras use a new algorithm, made possible by the new imaging engine DIGIC X, to process gyro signal data and achieve higher image stabilisation effects. Coordinated control utilises the image stabilisation mechanisms of both the camera and lens, simultaneously. This coordinated control results in an optimised stabilisation across the entire zoom range, from wide-angle to telephoto, depending on the lens in use.

With this In-Body IS capability, photographers can shoot handheld of a 2 seconds exposure using RF lens with 100mm focal length, and get a sharp image with fluid water motion, without using a tripod.

Inside the compact size camera body, the EOS R5 has two card slots, one is a CFexpress, the other is a SD memory card. The CFexpress card supports high-speed transfer, allowing the camera to perform continuous shooting of 45-megapixel still images, at up to 20 fps, as well as internal recording of 8K RAW movies (without additional recording equipment). The EOS R6 has two card slots that accommodate both SD memory cards.

In-camera 8K video recording – Sharper and more colour-accurate videos

The EOS R5 can shoot in 8K, thanks to the incredible processing power of the DIGIC X combined with the ultra-fast CFexpress media, enabling the EOS R5 to record 8K movies at a smooth 30fps with full sensor readout. Shooting in 8K gives users the flexibility in cropping during post-production even for 4K delivery, allowing more creative expression through zooming or panning.

In addition, there is an option to record 8K RAW movies internally without any external accessories. The EOS R5 is able to record up to 120fps in 4K as well, a feature that is highly sought after in the industry. The EOS R5 is able to record in a variety of formats, including RAW, H.265 HEVC and H.264 MP4 in either ALL-I or IPB compression.

As for the EOS R6, it is able to shoot in 4K videos up to 60fps, and slow motion at 120fps in Full HD, all without crop, similar to the EOS R5.

Dual Pixel CMOS AF will be available for both EOS R5 and EOS R6 in all resolutions and formats. With all the above video features, making both cameras great tools for video makers and hybrid shooters.

External monitoring and recording are available via HDMI port at up to 4K 60fps with 10 bit, 4:2:2 for both cameras. For HDR shooting, both cameras have PQ and Canon log features that allow users flexibility in recording and grading for HDR content.

Advanced Wireless Features – Seamless Connectivity

The Canon EOS R5 currently has the most advanced wireless feature in any Canon cameras to date. It has native support for 5GHz and 2.4GHz wireless LAN without the need for any additional accessory, a first for a Canon camera. FTP and FTPS data transfer are supported as well.

With all these connectivity features, photographers can easily transfer image data from the camera to a smart device, PC or even FTP server. If the user requires even faster speeds, or SFTP with secured LAN, this optional accessory WFT-R10 is available. It comes with 2×2 MIMO and wired LAN for faster and more stable connections.

As for the EOS R6, it supports only the 2.4GHz band but retains FTP and FTPS functionality.

Both EOS R5 and EOS R6 support Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and they are the first to work fully with the new image.canon cloud platform. Once configured and with a Wi-Fi connection established, the camera can automatically upload image and video files and store them in the image.canon cloud for up to 30 days with no limit in size. This includes original RAW files and 8K movies as well. Users can even configure image.canon to automatically transfer original image data to various cloud platforms such as Google Photos, Google Drive or Adobe Creative Cloud.

Intuitive to Handle, Built to Last

Both the EOS R5 and EOS R6 have a magnesium alloy body, dust and drip-proof construction. They are lightweight, it also prevent dust and water droplets from entering the camera body as well.

On the topic of shutter durability, the EOS R5 has the same shutter durability as the EOS-1DX Mark III at 500,000 cycles, while the EOS R6 has 300,000 cycles shutter durability. A point to take not is that, the shutter curtain of both EOS R5 and EOS R6 can be configured to either close or remain open when power is off. This is an extremely useful feature as it can prevent dust from entering the sensor chamber when photographers change their lens.

The EOS R5 has a top LCD panel while the EOS R6 has a Mode Dial. Canon photographers who are experienced and used to the EOS 5D series would greatly welcome the popular Multi-controller and Quick Control Dial that are available on both models. This combination allows quicker selection of AF points and change of settings on both cameras.

Both EOS R5 and EOS R6 are designed with the Vari-angle LCD with full touch screen convenience during AF and menu selections. The EOS R5 sports a 0.5-inch hi-res Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) with 5.76m dots, which is 1.5 times more than the resolution of EOS R’s EVF. The EOS R6 has a 3.69m dot EVF.

Display refresh rate of the EVF is now at 119.88 / 59.94fps for both cameras, which is twice of the EOS R. The smooth display makes tracking of moving subjects much easier. A new LP-E6NH battery has been created for both cameras, which has 15% higher capacity than LP-E6N, which lets users shoot for longer. Both cameras are compatible with existing LP-E6N and LP-E6 batteries. The BG-R10 battery grip (sold separately) is an optional accessory equipped with Multi-controller, designed for shooting in vertical orientation. The BG-R10 makes portrait photography easier and has a dust and drip resistant design which matches both cameras. It accommodates two battery units (LP-E6NH, LP-E6N, or LP-E6 batteries), allowing users to continue shooting for even longer periods with less concern about the remaining battery power. When combined with the PD-E1 adapter (sold separately), it is also possible to recharge batteries or supply power to the camera via USB cable.

Pricing and Availability

The EOS R5 will be available for pre-order from now to 28th July 2020 at Canon authorised dealers at the following recommended retail price.

Pre-orders will receive a complimentary Control Ring Mount Adapter EF-EOS R worth $319 and a SanDisk Extreme Pro SDXC 64GB worth $43. The EOS R5 official sales launch will be 30 July 2020.

The EOS R6 will be available with two kit lens options, the EOS R6 Kit with the RF24-105mm f/4L IS USM or the EOS R6 Kit with the RF24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM. The R6 will be available in the later part of Q3 2020, with pricing to be confirmed.

*** Updated 3rd August 2020 ***

The Canon EOS R6 is now available for pre-orders till 25 August 2020. Pre-orders can be made on https://shop.canon.com.sg/eosr6.html

The LP-E6NH Battery for the EOS R5 and EOS R6 will be available in August 2020 for $149.

The BG-R10 Battery Grip will be available by 30 July 2020 and will retail for $439.

The WFT-R10 Wireless File Transmitter for the R5 will also be available by 30 July 2020 and will cost $1,599.

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

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The content creator bundles are ideal for upgrading your streaming setup to a more professional one, it’s not just the perfect package for business owners zooming towards success while working from home, they are just as perfect for the upcoming social media, YouTuber and Vlogging stars!

With Canon EOS M6 Mark II’s un-cropped 4K video capabilities and accurate Eye Detection AF, bundled with the videography/vlogging accessories, the external microphone DM-100 and tripod grip HG-100TBR, you are set for a great vlogging/videography experience and fun. A tripod and a microphone is a must have for vlogging and videography! Once you finished your video shoot, time to connect using the built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities of the Canon EOS M6 Mark II and you can share your photographs and videos with your family, loved ones, relatives and friends!

Here are the Canon EOS M6 Mark II Content Creator Bundles Promotion details

Canon EOS M6 Mark II Bundle 1 

Canon EOS M6 Mark II Bundle 2

Canon EOS M6 Mark II Bundle 3

The Creator Content Bundles promotions are available on the Canon eShop for a limited time period while stocks last. If you would like to use credit card instalment payment plans, you can enjoy Canon’s Instalment Payment Plan when you make purchases above $500 charged to your DBS or OCBC Credit Card at the Canon eShop, with a choice of 6 months or 12 months instalment plan at your convenience.

If you have been looking out for a videography/vlogging camera, do check out the Canon EOS M6 Mark II Content Creator Bundles promotions!

* Information and pictures courtesy of Canon Singapore and Ogilvy *

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The presentation session was held on 18th June 2019 at 4C4-01 Innovation Hub, Zhiyun presented its new gimbal – CRANE-M2 which features new portability, great compatibility for action cameras, digital cameras and smartphones, by Mr Alvin Wong, Overseas Marketing Manager of APAC. I was there for the presentation session and took a glimpse of their upcoming Zhiyun Crane M2, it’s coming soon! I would share more information on the Zhiyun Crane M2 when it is announced and available.

As I have recently entered into the world of videography and filmmaking with my Canon EOS RP full-frame mirrorless camera, I am still learning the ropes of videography, video production, filmmaking and I still have a long way to go, so much more to learn and improve, this would definitely add on to my photography skill set and my overall photography, videography, content and digital agency business approach. I had the opportunity to test out the Zhiyun Crane V2, thanks to fellow photographer friend Isaac Ong. Having a gimbal would definitely improve my videography and filmmaking and I am looking forward to honing my filmmaking skills with a Zhiyun gimbal, I am currently looking at a used Zhiyun gimbal to practice and improve my filmmaking skills and experience.

After the Zhiyun Crane M2 presentation and preview, I visited Zhiyun booth at BroadcastAsia 2019, checked out their various Zhiyun gimbals on display, tried and played with them. They would definitely come in handy and useful for my video and filmmaking works that I am adding on to my photography and videography services provision.

Zhiyun Crane Plus – Payload 2.5kg, 12 hrs battery runtime, POV mode

Zhiyun Crane 3  – Payload 4.5kg, ViaTouch control system, Wireless Full HD image transmission

Zhiyun Weebill -Payload 3.0kg, ViaTouch control system, Wireless imaget transmission

Zhiyun Crane 2 – Payload 3.2kg, OLED display, 18 hrs battery runtime

Zhiyun Smooth 4 – Vertigo Shot, 360 degrees orbital shot, roll-angle time lapse

There is a Zhiyun gimbal for everybody, from the blogger/vlogger, enthusiast videographer/filmmaker and professional filmmakers to production houses, do remember to check the total payload of your camera body and lens and choose the suitable Zhiyun gimbal!

For more information on Zhiyun, check out their website and social media links below

Zhiyun Global

Website: https://www.zhiyun-tech.com/en

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ZhiyunGlobal/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zhiyun_tech/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Zhiyuntech

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeeYm4DCcKiN6hmKBspX8Ig 

Weibo: http://weibo.com/zhiyuntoutiao

Zhiyun Singapore

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zhiyun_singapore/

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ZhiyunSG/  

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