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YoloBox Portable All-in-One Multi-Camera Live Streaming Encoder

Support Various Kinds of Captures

DSLR Camera

DV

Tablet

Smart Phone

PC

Drone

Main Social Media Platforms

Stream from anywhere to everyone

Reach your audience across multiple social media platforms at the same time.
With encoder, switcher, monitor and record built in one, YoloBox is a studio and play device which allows you to do Full HD Live Stream, Multi-camera Production, Picture in Picture, Watermarks and many more.

All in one package

Encoder, switcher, recorder, monitor in one

Various Captures

Switch up to 6 video sources live and on the go.

Minimum Setup

No computer or professional crew required.

Touchscreen Control

Production at your fingertips, easy to operate

Portability & Mobility

So compact you can fit it in your backpack

Live on the go

Supports 4G LTE & built in battery

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YoloBox Portable Live Stream Studio

YoloBox Pro Portable Live Stream Studio

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2021 Canon Student Development Programme

Limited Time Exclusive Offer. (for students only!)

From 1st April to 30th June 2021

Terms and conditions in order to receive the discount

  1. The student must purchase from an official re-seller in their home country.
  2. Must show a valid student ID.
  3. Student must share their full name and the full name of their institute.

Camera Offers

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Canon imagePROGRAF Pro-4100S Printer

Canon ImagePROGRAF
Pro-4100S Printer

Produce superior quality graphic and poster prints up to 44inches.

Top Printer Features

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Colour pigment ink

2400 dpi

Maximum print resolution

170 mm

Maximum media roll diameter

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Printer Specifications

Expert ink

With Canon’s LUCIA PRO pigment ink images are more vivid.

Automatic processes

Improved media handling includes automatic loading and detection

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View remaining ink and media on the 4.3 inch touch panel

Print security

Enable or disable user functions according to security levels

Professional Print

Software enables reviewing and editing of images on-screen

Vivid colour

Image processing increases clarity and 3D high definition

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Photography Competition

The Three Themes of the Competition.

Portrait

Fashion

Lighting

Rules & Regulations

  • Competition start date will be 15th of January and end date will be the 15th of February.

  • Each person can only submit one image per theme.

  • The image should not be more than 5Mb

  • In the light theme we need photos which use light creatively. The light source can be natural or artificial.

  • Photos should only be taken from a proper camera and not on mobile phone.

    • Top 15 photos will be chosen from all the ones which will be submitted, top 2 winners will be picked (prizes to be decided).

    • The Photos will be judged by a panel of 2 judges, names to be shared soon, one local and one international.

    • Photos to be taken and shared on Cameras Africa social media page and hashtag #tonewbeginnings, participants to tag Cameras Africa on their photo.

    • Winner will be announced on the 22nd February 2021 via social media. Share your images to the following platforms: Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

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Twende Porini

Twende Porini Na Canon

Buy selected Canon products worth KSH 10,000 or more. 3 lucky winners get a chance to win a holiday package for two.

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Also, enjoy Cashback  offer on selected models. Be a part with Canon to support the wildlife habitat this year end festive promotion.

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The X1.4 Teleconverter

The X1.4 Teleconverter

By James Gikonyo

Many times, photographers need to be closer with their lenses. In some of these situations; they just can’t afford the longer telephoto lenses, or they are not able to go as close to their subjects as they need to. It could be during wildlife photography or even when taking photos of distant subjects like birds or even the moon. That is why camera manufacturers have come up with teleconverters otherwise known as extenders. I was shooting a documentary for a client and I needed a lens with a better reach. The best solution I had was a Canon 70-200 mm lens with a Canon X1.4 teleconverter.

Canon 90D Aperture f/5.6 Shutter Speed 1/100 ISO 640
Canon 90D Aperture f/.6 Shutter Speed 1/100 ISO 100

What the teleconverter does basically is act as a magnifying glass between my camera and my lens. Since it was a 1.4 times teleconverter, it means that my focal length would be magnified to 98-280 mm. This meant it would give me a much longer reach with my lens. Since I use a Canon 90D which is an APS-C size sensor; otherwise known as a crop sensor, I was even having a much longer reach than compared if I was using a full frame camera. In short, my focal length during the assignment was 156-448 mm and it was pretty exciting for me. I am sharing the photos I was able to take with the teleconverter.

One of the things about zoom lenses is the minimum distance it allows you with subjects. It can be a little bit limited but with the extender, you are able to capture subjects closer. This means that I don’t have to crop photos which most times makes the photo lose quality. Canon has this amazing Dual-Pixel Raw Auto Focus system that makes subjects very sharp; although it does not mean that I don’t want to get the photo right on camera. Documentary assignments do not actually allow you to edit hence you have to get the photo right on location.

Canon 90D Aperture f/5.6 Shutter Speed 1/100 ISO 200
Canon 90D Aperture f/5.6 Shutter Speed 1/100 ISO 320

I loved the image quality I was able to get. It’s almost as if I was using a 150-600 mm lens. The sharpness was crisp as teleconverters are small, and they do not add to the weight of the lens too much. Sometimes, those heavy long lenses can cause a lot of camera shake hence images come out blurry. The client needed better photos of birds from last time, and I was able to get them without going too close. I was even able, for the first time in my life, to capture not one but two squirrels for my client. They have many trees hence squirrels are very common.

There was only one small disadvantage of using the teleconverter. The f-stop of the lens I was using was also affected by the same factor of magnification. This means that my lense’s minimum aperture of f/4 was not f/5.6. Hence, if I was using an f/2.8 it would then become f/4. Hence, it becomes really annoying since you can’t shoot on wide aperture. The good thing for me is that most of my subjects were far away and the background was blurred smoothly.

Canon 90D Aperture f/5.6 Shutter Speed 1/250 ISO 200
Canon 90D Aperture f/5.6 Shutter Speed 1/100 ISO 320

I loved the image quality I was able to get. It’s almost as if I was using a 150-600 mm lens. The sharpness was crisp as teleconverters are small, and they do not add to the weight of the lens too much. Sometimes, those heavy long lenses can cause a lot of camera shake hence images come out blurry. The client needed better photos of birds from last time, and I was able to get them without going too close. I was even able, for the first time in my life, to capture not one but two squirrels for my client. They have many trees hence squirrels are very common.

In conclusion, I would say that the teleconverter is an impressive device to have in your bag. It can come in handy in as many situations as you can think of. It could be travel photography, it could be a concert, it could be a protest or even street photography. It even saves you money since telephoto lenses can be quite pricey. Otherwise, keep shooting, keep pushing your limits and keep learning. Cheers!

Canon 90D Aperture f/5.6 Shutter Speed 1/100 ISO 320
Canon 90D Aperture f/5.6 Shutter Speed 1/100 ISO 200
Canon 90D Aperture f/5.6 Shutter Speed 1/100 ISO 320
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Mirrorless Migration

The Mirrorless Migration

By James Gikonyo

The world seems to be shifting to mirrorless so why are even DSLR manufacturers like Canon and Nikon producing more mirrorless options. We have seen Nikon launch the Nikon Z50, Nikon Z5, Nikon Z6 and Nikon Z7 so as to keep with the market which Sony has been dominating. We have also seen Canon create the Canon M50, Canon EOS R, Canon EOS RP, Canon R5 and Canon R6 among others as well. However, what exactly is the difference? Let’s have a look.

Shot by Canon 700 D and Sigma 70-200mm lens at f/5 1/200 Shutter Speed 200mm focal length
Shot by Canon EOS R and 35 mm f/1.4 mm 1/400 Shutter Speed ISO 200 F/1.4

Mirror

While a DSLR has a mirror system, the mirrorless does not. Light in these cameras goes directly into the image sensor and they will have an electronic viewfinder or LCD to show the preview of the image. This basically means that they are relatively smaller since the mirror system takes a lot of space in a DSLR. One of the biggest advantages of this camera system is that both the bodies and the lenses are lighter hence better for shooting something like street photography, wildlife photography and those events that have crowds hence you need to be invisible as a photographer. It also makes mirrorless cameras much better for people who do travel photography.

AF System

DSLRs use what we call “phase detection” autofocus system which is engineered in the body. However, mirrorless use sensor-based focus which analyses the maximum contrast between pixels. When the contrast is highest, the subject is in focus. However, this method can be a bit slower especially for moving subjects. The good thing is that professional mirrorless cameras are installed with hybrid autofocus systems that make the speed as fast as DSLRs. Mirrorless systems also seem to have faster continuous shooting since there is no mirror to lag the frames per second.

Quality

The image quality of mirrorless cameras is as good as DSLR and some experts argue that it might even be better. The thing is, you see exactly what you are getting on the EVF and the accuracy is magnificent. The sensors also seem to cover a significantly larger area of the frame and they are more focus points to play with. The Sony A9 and Canon EOS R are good examples of cameras which have boosted the reputation of image quality in the mirrorless world. The mirrorless gives beautiful and accurate colors and depending on the lenses used, the background bokeh is as milky as you would want it in the case of

Shot by Canon EOS R with 200 mm prime lens. Aperture f/1.8 Shutter Speed 1/125 ISO 200
Shot by Canon EOS R with 200 mm fixed lens. Aperture f/2.8 Shutter Speed 1/200 ISO 200

Low Light Performance

While low light performance is more about the size of the sensor; and mirrorless are known to have smaller sensors, camera manufacturer have been advancing technology over the years. Mirrorless cameras have been improving their performance in dimmer light and you don’t have to necessarily break bank to buy a full frame DSLR if low light is a big area of your work. The Sony A6400 and Panasonic GH4 are good examples of cameras that performs really well in low light.

Lens Options

While many people argue that mirrorless cameras have less lens options, we have seen a lot of options being provided by the camera manufacturers. From lens adaptors that help use lenses you already own; companies like Sony and Panasonic have been creating new lenses of all types from prime, wide, zoom and even fisheye lenses so you have as many options. Some cameras like the Canon EOS RP actually come with an adaptor to use Canon native lenses which is a plus for Canon users who are looking to upgrade. There is no going back when it comes to technology.

Shot by Canon EOS R with 35mm RF lens. Shutter Speed 1/100 ISO 200 Aperture f/2.8

In conclusion, there is no going back. As much as many photographers will argue they love the hard feel of DSLRs, mirrorless cameras are really topping up. Their features are competing side by side and when you compare their prices against full frame options, you can see that mirrorless are a very wise choice. They will ultimately give you more for less. However, it is also important to do a bit of research and find out what is the best option for you. What type of photography do you do? How long do you shoot? How many lenses do you need? Are you prone to areas with lots of humidity? Some of these and more questions are what will help give you the best guidance. Happy Shooting!

Shot by Canon EOS R with 200mm fixed lens. Shutter Speed 1/100 ISO 200 f/2.8