Category: Canon

CANON IN-STORE TRADE-IN PROMOTION

Posted on by Josh Simonsen

Canon has opted to let customer’s trade in old DSLRs and lenses for huge discounts on the Canon EOS R line, and new Canon RF lenses. The whole list of available offers is down below, but we recommend taking a look at $500 off the Canon R5C due to it being stackable with the $400 rebate also available for the camera. All together that’s $900 off of the Canon R5C, and it comes with a free battery! There is huge potential for savings with this deal, and you only need to trade in one product for as many discounts as you want. The only stipulation for this offer is that it’s for in-store purchases only.

I’ve listed off some other attractive combo deals below:

3x Available:

Canon R5C + RF 28-70mm F2 Bundle with Free Battery 

  • Canon R5C Body $4799
  • Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM Lens $3099
  • R5C Canon Instant Rebate -$400 
  • Canon LP-E6NH Lithium-Ion Battery $79.99
  • Free Canon Battery Instant Rebate -$79.99
  • R5C Trade-Up Credit per Product on Purchase of TWO (2) or more CANON Eligible Products -$500 
  • RF 28-70mm F2 Trade-Up Credit per Product on Purchase of TWO (2) or more CANON Eligible Products -$250 

Cost: $6748
Savings: -$829.99

2x Available:

Canon R3 Body + RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM Lens Bundle

  • Canon R3 Body $5999
  • Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM Lens $2899
  • R3 Trade-Up Credit per Product on Purchase of TWO or more CANON Eligible Products -$500
  • RF100-500mm Trade-Up Credit per Product on Purchase of TWO or more CANON Eligible Products -$350 

Cost: $8048
Savings: -$850

3x Available

Canon EOS R7 + RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM Lens

  • Canon EOS R7 $1499
  • Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM Lens $2399
  • R7 Trade-Up Credit per Product on Purchase of TWO or more CANON Eligible Products -$200 
  • RF15-35mm F2.8 Trade-Up Credit per Product on Purchase of TWO or more CANON Eligible Products -$250 

Cost: $3448
Savings: -$450

In Stock at Canon, ETA 3 Days:

Canon RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM Lens $19999

  • RF1200 F8 Trade-Up Credit on Purchase of ONE CANON Eligible Product -$1000

Cost: $18999
Savings: -$1000

Remember the Trade-In promotion is only available in store. The full list of Trade-In promotions is below:

New Battery Plate Brings Added Functionality to C500 Mark II and C300 Mark III Cameras

Posted on by TMS Staff

As any videographer will tell you, with the rate of technological advancement a new camera can become outdated within a year or two of its initial release, but good glass is a lifetime investment. One other long-term investment that gets its due much less frequently are batteries. 

A career’s worth of batteries can represent thousands of dollars. Thousands of dollars that can become valueless if you decide to switch to a different camera system. Because of this, many shooters turn to V-mount or Gold Mount batteries for a truly brand agnostic power solution. However powering off these batteries can sometimes entail kludge-y rigs with wires hanging every which way and nothing but Velcro and hope holding 3lbs battery bricks in place. 

Enter the Full Frame Camera Co V-mount Plate for C500 Mark II and C300 Mark III. A high quality way to bring your old collection of batteries to your brand new Cinema EOS camera. 

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Our story begins with the founder of UK based Full Frame Camera Corporation: Alex Stone. Upon receiving his Canon C500 Mark II and realizing that the OEM solution to power the camera from V-Mounts, the EU-V2 Expansion Unit, was on back order he simply decided to make his own instead of waiting around.  

The V-mount plate is manufactured in small batches and is compatible with Canon C500 Mark II and C300 Mark III cameras. A Gold-mount option has been introduced as well, if that’s more your flavor. 

The Compact V-Mount plate is machined from aluminium (Ah-loo-mini-um if wish to pronounce it in the manufacture’s native tongue), attaches to the camera via two captive M4 bolts and powers the camera via a low profile right angle xlr connector. 

The plate features one D-tap port for supplying 10A to any other accessories on your rig. The port is located on the side of the plate at an angle so that all the rear buttons and SDI outputs are still accessible. 

An additional feature of the plate is that in its default mounting position the Canon A60 battery slot is unobstructed, which allows you to hot swap batteries. 

The plate is compatible with any V-mount battery and can be mounted in a lower position for a more streamlined setup (if you are using taller V-mount batteries). One drawback of this though is that in this position, the plate blocks the A60 slot making the aforementioned hot swapping impossible. 

If you are looking for robust and relatively inexpensive way to take all your old V-Mount batteries to your brand new Cinema EOS camera the Full Frame Camera Co. Compact V-Mount plate is the solution for you!

The plate has dimensions of 60 x 95.3 x 29.3mm (2.36″ x 3.75″ x  1.15″) and weighs 256g

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Update! If C500 MarkII bundled CFexpress has issues

Posted on by TMS Staff

Some SanDisk CFexpress card readers bundled with C500 MarkII kits have been experiencing issues properly seating cards, making transferring data impossible. Canon and SanDisk are aware of this problem and are working towards a solution.

Read this notice for more information from Canon

Read this notice for more information from SanDisk

If you are experiencing issues with your own card reader contact SanDisk customer support

Wrapping rubber bands around the reader to hold the card in the reader has been found to work in a pinch.

Oscars 2019 Nominated Feature Documentaries Shot Using Canon Cameras

Posted on by TMS Staff

The 2019 Academy Awards have officially wrapped up and all the winners have been announced. “Free Solo” took the award for Best Documentary Feature. Want to shoot like an Oscar-nominated film? Well, all five of the Oscar-nominated Documentary features were shot using Canon cameras and lenses.

Oscars 2019 Documentaries

We’ve listed the Canon equipment that the films were shot with and where you can watch these Oscar-nominated documentaries.

“Free Solo” 

Cinematographers: Jimmy Chin, Clair Popkin, Mikey Schaefer

Shot using: Canon C300 Mark II, Canon 1D X Mark II, Canon Cinema Primes, Canon 50-1000mm Cine-Servos

Film Synopsis 

Renowned free solo climber Alex Honnold has long desired to attempt El Capitan, the 3,000-foot granite rock in Yosemite National Park. Although he wants to begin, Honnold is suddenly plagued by injuries and his friends and family worry for his safety. Nothing can stop him, however, and Honnold becomes the only athlete to make the treacherous ascent without ropes.

Where to watch: “Free Solo” will be having its Network Premiere on National Geographic on March 3 at 8/7c. You can find it in select theatres here.

“Hale County This Morning, This Evening” 

Cinematographer: RaMell Ross

Shot using: Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Film Synopsis

The dreams and everyday experiences of friends Daniel and Quincy, and also those of Boosie, the mother of Quincy’s children, are depicted as they go about their lives in Hale County, Alabama. Also explored is the idea of how the Southern African-American experience can be depicted on film.

Where to watch: You can rent or buy on YouTube, Google Play, Vudu and Apple.

“Minding the Gap”

Cinematographer: Bing Liu

Shot using: Canon 5D (no indication which mark), Canon EF 16-35mm lens

Film Synopsis

As he films his fellow skateboarders over the years, Bing Liu wonders why so many of them have experienced contentious relationships with their fathers. As he focuses on friends Zack, who is about to become a father himself, and Keire, who is grappling with his racial identity, Liu realizes that he must resolve his feelings about his own abusive childhood.

Where to watch: You can watch with a Hulu Subscription or on PBS. of f

“Of Fathers and Sons”

Cinematographer: Kahtan Hassoun

Shot using: Canon EOS C300

Film Synopsis

Documentarian Talal Derki returns to his native Syria and gains the trust of Abu Osama, a founder of the Al Qaeda-affiliated Al Nusra Front. Believing in an Islamic caliphate, Abu Osama indoctrinates his sons in his beliefs, sending the oldest two, Osama and Ayman, to a military training camp. The brothers have differing reactions to their training, however, with Ayman longing to return to school.

Where to watch: You can stream on Kanopy and rent or buy on Amazon, Apple, Fandango Now and Vudu.

“RBG”

Cinematographer: Claudia Raschke

Shot using: Canon C300 Mark II, Canon EF Zoom 16-35mm, Canon EF 24-70mm T2.8, Canon 70-200mm, Canon 400mm Prime lens

Octogenarian Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who was sworn in as a Supreme Court justice in 1993, had spent her prior legal career battling laws that allowed gender discrimination. Supported by her devoted husband, a fellow lawyer, and their two children, Ginsburg becomes renowned for her tireless work ethic, liberal outlook and keen intellect.

Where to watch: You can stream with a Hulu or Hoopla subscription. You can rent or buy on Amazon, Fandango Now, Vudu, YouTube, Google Play and Apple.

You can shoot like an Academy Award-nominated film with the right Canon gear. Give us a call at 512-440-1400 or shop all Canon here. 0% Lease financing is available on select Canon products. 

Canon XF705 Video Tutorial Series

Posted on by Terry Nixon

Canon’s new XF705 4K Camcorder has a new Tutorial Series, Canon XF-705:  From Prep to Post, just released today on YouTube.

The five videos feature Charles Zablan, Senior Trainer for Canon USA, showing how to customize and use the feature settings in the Canon XF705.

Canon has also announced new lease financing promotional interest rates available through Canon Financial Services.

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Episode 1: XF-705 Function, Form, and Design

Episode 2: Canon LOG 3—Expanding the Possibilities

Episode 3: Advancing Forward – Technology Driving the XF-705

Face Detection, Tracking, Continuous AutoFocus, and Push AF

Episode 4: IP Streaming on the XF-705

Built In Ethernet Port on Camera with Efficient XF-HEVC Codec

Episode 5: Canon XF-705 Custom Picture Menu

 

CANON XF705 4K 60P 4:2:2 10-BIT PROFESSIONAL CAMCORDER $6,999

 

 

Canon C300 Mark II Touch Focus Kit!

Posted on by TMS Staff

Canon has announced the new Canon EOS C300 Mark II Touch Auto Focus Kit!.

The Canon C300 Mark II Touch Focus Kit is priced at only $9,999!  That’s the same price as the traditional C300 Mark II.

C300 Mark II Touch Auto Focus Kit

The new Canon C300 Mark II Touch Focus Kit enables touchscreen auto focus using the 4″ Touchscreen LCD Monitor (LM-V1) that has been shipping with the C200. Also included is the MA-400 XLR accessory, which is a separate XLR unit. Canon spent a lot of time rethinking how the C300 Mark II could be rigged using the LM-V1 Touch Screen LCD and the MA-400 XLR accessory. Using these two accessories instead of the traditional “clamshell” Monitor/XLR unit allows for a more flexible and arguable more streamlined set-up. Additionally, if a user doesn’t need XLR, they can now rig the C300 Mark II with the LCD only for an incredibly small set-up. This also allows easier rigging with Gimbal Stabilizers. And the Top Handle is still included! The LCD and XLR accessory can be configured in many ways with or without the top handle.

New items included in the Canon C300 Mark II Touch Focus Kit 0635C032 includes:

C300 Mark II Touch Auto Focus Kit

In the box:  EOS C300 MK II Body (EF Mount), Grip, Camera Cover, Handle Unit, Handle Bracket, Battery Pack BP-A30, Battery Charger CG-A10, Compact Power Adapter CA-A10, Eye Cup, Hexagon Socket, Allen key, Viewfinder Cap, Thumb rest, Tripod base TB-1, WFT Attachment, Measuring Hook, AC Cable x2, DC Cable(for CA-940), Shoulder Strap SS-1200, LM-V1, MA-400, Mount To Shoe Adapter, 492LCD Micro Ball Head, Instruction Manual

Order the Canon C300 Mark II Touch Focus kit here.

Lease to own financing is available for the Canon C300 Mark II Touch Focus Kit. Apply here or click below. 

Online Lease Application

Have questions? Give us a call at 512-440-1400 to speak with a sales rep today. 

Canon C200 and Canon C200B Firmware Update Released

Posted on by TMS Staff

Canon USA has just released the Canon C200 and C200B firmware version 1.0.4.100 update that is available now. If you’re an owner of one of the two cameras we highly recommend to update and keep your equipment up to date. Here are a few things on what’s been updated and fixed with this new update.

Firmware Version 1.0.4.1.00 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements

  • Fixes image quality degradation, such as color misalignment or edge distortion, may occur in the recorded footage when using the following combination of settings:

– recording format XF-AVC

– frame rate 59.94i / 50.00i

– 1920×1080 resolution

  • Optimizes the Black Gamma compensation when Normal 1 to Normal 4 is set for Gamma in the Custom Picture settings.
  • Optimizes color accuracy in areas of high brightness when Normal 1 to Normal 4 is set for Gamma in the Custom Picture settings.

Caution

  • You cannot perform the firmware update using CFast 2.0 cards. Please use a commercially available SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card that is 128MB or more for the firmware update.
  •  Firmware version 1.0.4.1.00 is for updating Cinema EOS C200 cameras running firmware version 1.0.0.1.00 – 1.0.3.1.00. If your camera’s firmware is already version 1.0.4.1.00, it is not necessary to update the firmware. Once the camera is updated to the latest version, it cannot be restored to a previous version.

Steps for the Firmware Update

After the firmware update has been performed, the camera’s menu and custom picture settings will be reset. It is recommended that users save their menu and custom picture settings as settings data to an SD card, separate from the one that will be used to carry out the update, before starting update operations. This saved data can be loaded into the camera and the settings can be changed after the update has been completed. You can download the firmware update here. The downloaded folder will contain the firmware (file name: VNC4.FIM / file size: 39,287,424 bytes), and instructions on the firmware update procedures.

Before starting the firmware update operations, please be sure to carefully confirm your understanding of these instructions.

The following things are required to perform this firmware update:
1. An EOS C200 or EOS C200B camera body
2. A computer (OS Requirements: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7 SP1)
3. A 128 MB or higher-capacity SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card (both commercially available)
4. An SD card reader/writer (commercially available) or an SD card slot built into the computer
5. A fully charged battery pack for the camera
6. Compact power adapter bundled with the camera
7. The firmware (the downloaded file)

Once you have everything ready it’s just a matter of uploading to your camera. For a complete detailed version of how to update the firmware on your camera click here.

Canon C200 C200B firmware

If you have any questions give us a call at 512-440-1400 to speak with a sales rep today or shop Texas Media Systems online here. 

 

Introducing the Next Generation of Canon 70-200mm Lenses

Posted on by TMS Staff

Canon has introduced two new telephoto zoom lenses, the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM and Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM.

The new lenses serve advanced amateur and professional photographers in a variety of applications and solutions including wildlife, landscapes, portrait and sports photography. Canon EF 70-200mm focal-length lenses are a popular option for photographers in need of a long zoom range that maintains a relatively compact design. In addition, these updated lenses inherit the same overall build-quality and ruggedness photographers have come to expect from the Canon EF L-series line of lenses.

“At the core of image capturing, Canon believes the lens is just as important as the camera. A seamless relationship between the two allows photographers to produce emotion-evoking and timeless images,” said Kazuto Ogawa, president and chief operating officer, Canon U.S.A., Inc. “Canon is excited to offer photographers two distinct options in the 70-200mm focal-length, continuing to further expand our optics heritage.”

Take a look at the new features below!

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM

The new Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM is an ideal lens for professional photographers who shoot with the Canon 1D and 5D series of DSLR cameras. The inclusion of Air Sphere Coating (ASC) technology helps to reduce flaring and ghosting, and suppresses the reflection of light.

Additional noteworthy features of the Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM include:

  • Optical Image Stabilizer up to 3.5 shutter speed stops of correction
  • Fluorine coating on front and rear elements helps to reduce smears and fingerprints
  • Inner focusing system with Ring Ultrasonic Motor
  • One fluorite lens and five UD lenses helps to provide high-image quality
  • Minimum focusing distance of 1.2m (3.9ft)
  • Lens features 23 elements in 19 groups
  • Circular eight blade aperture

The Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III is scheduled to begin shipping in August 2018 for an estimated retail price of $2,099.00.

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM

Additional noteworthy features of the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM include:

    • One fluorite lens and two UD lenses helps to provide high-image quality
    • Minimum focusing distance shortened from 1.2m to 1m (3.9ft to 3.3ft)
    • Super Spectra Coating technology and optimized lens element placement helps minimize ghosting and flaring
    • Circular nine blade aperture producing a beautiful bokeh quality, ideal for portrait shooting
    • Lens features 20 lens elements in 15 groups
    • Fluorine coating on front and rear elements helps to reduce smears and fingerprints
    • Inner focusing system with Ring Ultrasonic Motor

The Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II is scheduled to begin shipping in late June 2018 with an estimated retail price of $1,299.00. 

Call us at 512-440-1400 to speak with a sales rep today! Interested in financing the lenses? We have leasing options for you.

Firmware Notice for the Canon EOS C200 and EOS C200B

Posted on by TMS Staff

If you own a Canon C200 or C200B camera, you’ll want to read the following announcement from Canon. They have determined that a recording error may occur with the EOS C200 / C200B. The details of the phenomenon and support plan are described below.

Canon C200
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Phenomena
Image quality degradation, such as color misalignment or edge distortion, may occur in the recorded footage when using the following combination of settings:

  • recording format XF-AVC
  • frame rate 59.94i / 50.00i
  • 1920×1080 resolution

Workaround
Users should use a configuration that does not include the settings listed above, although we acknowledge that this may not be possible for all users. Note: This Phenomenon only affects internally recorded footage. Output signals from the output terminals are not affected.

Affected Products
EOS C200 / C200B Digital Cinema Cameras equipped with Firmware Version 1.0.3.1.00 are affected.

Support
Firmware Version 1.0.3.1.00 has been removed from Canon’s Web site.

  • The new Firmware is scheduled to be released mid-June 2018.
  • If you have not already done so, please register the EOS C200/C200B. By registering, we will be able to notify you via email about future announcements.
  • This information is for residents of the United States and its five territories only. If you do not reside in the USA or its five territories, please contact the Canon Customer Support Center in your region.

Contact Information for Inquiries
Canon Customer Support Center
Phone: 1-855-CINE-EOS (toll free)
1-855-246-3367
TDD: 1-866-251-3752
Email: CinemaEOS@cits.canon.com
For additional support options: usa.canon.com/support

If you have any questions, feel free to give us a call at 512-440-1400 to speak with a sales rep today! Looking to buy the Canon C200 or C200B, financing options are available! 

Canon 1DC Factory Update: Firmware Version 1.4.1

Posted on by Terry Nixon

Canon has announced a free firmware update for the 1DC which must be performed by Canon Cinema EOS Support.

Details below.

Firmware Version 1.4.1 incorporates the following improvements and fixes:

  1. Changes the maximum number of “Release cycles” displayed from 1,000,000 cycles to 9,999,000 cycles. This value can be checked under the “Camera system information” menu.
  2. Fixes a phenomenon in which a synchronization failure may occur during multiple flash shooting.
  3. Fixes a phenomenon in which Error 80 occurs depending on the shutter release timing.

Firmware Version 1.4.1 includes all improvements and fixes provided in previous firmware versions.

Support

Canon USA will perform this Firmware Update on the EOS-1D C Cinema EOS Camera free of charge. Shipping and handling charges may apply. Please contact the Canon Customer Support Center for details.

This information is for residents of the United States and Puerto Rico only. If you do not reside in the USA or Puerto Rico, please contact the Canon Customer Support Center in your region.

Please register the EOS-1D C. By registering, we will be able to notify you via email when future Firmware Updates become available for download. If you already registered, please ensure you are opted-in to receive the notification.

Thank you,
Customer Support Operations
Canon U.S.A., Inc.
 
Contact Information for Inquiries 
Canon Customer Support Center
Phone: 1-855-CINE-EOS (toll free) 1-855-246-3367
TDD: 1-866-251-3752
Email: CinemaEOS@cits.canon.com
For additional support options: www.usa.canon.com/support