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The Sony a7 V outperforms the Canon R6 III in dynamic range, especially with its Dual Gain Output technology, but both cameras offer strong performance with the Sony leading in peak dynamic range. The choice depends on specific needs beyond just dynamic range, as both are highly capable mid-range cameras.
Canon has announced its first RF-Mount Cinema Prime Lenses for the Cinema EOS system, designed for high optical performance in 4K and 8K shooting. The seven lenses, ranging from 14mm to 135mm, are compatible with Canon's RF-Mount Cinema Cameras and offer full RF mount communications. They feature large-diameter aspherical lens elements and anomalous dispersion glass for shallow depth of field and soft image expressions. The lenses also maintain Canon's unified Cinema EOS color balance and offer improved ergonomics for comfortable handling. Preorders are available now, with shipping expected to begin in late January 2024.
Atlas Lens Co. has unveiled a prototype of their upcoming Mercury series 54mm T2.2 1.5x anamorphic lens at NAB 2023. This lens is the first of three additional focal lengths, including 95mm and 138mm, to complement the existing 36mm, 42mm, and 72mm in a 6-lens set. The Mercury series is designed to cover full-frame sensors and offers a warm, vintage look with classic anamorphic barrel distortion, smooth bokeh transitions, and golden streak flares. The first pre-order batch of the original trio of Mercury lenses is expected to ship towards the end of Summer 2023, with each lens priced at $7,995 and the 3-lens set priced at $23,985.