The number of lenses available for mirrorless pro compact snappers is dwarfed by those available for Canon SLRs. But there’s no reason to feel inferior now that Conurus’ Canon EF lens adapter for Sony’s NEX cameras is finally available.
As long as you’re not completely reliant on autofocus, which is rendered unusable with this adapter, for just $400 you can use any Canon EOS lens on your Sony NEX-series body.
The adapter—which supports all other functions of the lens and camera including image stabilization, shooting modes, and EXIF data—has only just become available, but has already sold out. So if you were patiently waiting to finally use your Canon glass on your NEX-series shooter, you’ll have to wait just a bit longer while Conurus “…are manufacturing the next batch immediately.” [Conurus via The Verge]
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The new Canon PowerShot ELPH 520 HS will carry Canon’s fast new processor. If you want a new point-and-shoot, now might be the time to upgrade.
The ELPH 520 HS has a 10.1-megapixel CMOS sensor, and a 12x optical zoom lens packed into a skinny package. Those specs aren’t anything mind-blowing for a $300 point-and-shoot camera, though. What’s really exciting about this camera is that it’s powered by Canon’s new Digic 5 processor, which improves the camera’s low-light performance and auto-white balance—all in addition to making the camera a generally faster, more responsive package. A scaled back Canon PowerShot ELPH 110 HS Digital Camera features 5X optical zoom, and 16-megapixel sensor. Both cameras shoot 1080p video.
Both units feature new additions to Canon’s Smart AUTO, which detects 58 different types of scenes. The tech has a new parent-friendly face ID feature, which prioritizes between different people in the scene based on whether they are babies, children, or adults. When the feature is on, the camera will adjust to focus on and properly expose the youngest person in the scene.
The 500 HS will be available in March for $300, the 110 HS will be available in February for $250. [Canon]
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