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2 New “Entry Level Cameras”

January 22nd, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Canon 450D

I received an email from a new source in regards to what is coming at PMA. He says he's pretty confident there will be 2 new entry level cameras announced at PMA.

The new Rebel is an obvious one, but what about the 2nd? Will it be something below the rebel or a new entry level FF camera? No one appears to be too sure about that.



2 New “Entry Level Cameras”

January 22nd, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Canon 450D

I received an email from a new source in regards to what is coming at PMA. He says he's pretty confident there will be 2 new entry level cameras announced at PMA.

The new Rebel is an obvious one, but what about the 2nd? Will it be something below the rebel or a new entry level FF camera? No one appears to be too sure about that.

2 New “Entry Level Cameras”

January 22nd, 2008 | 2 Comments | Posted in Canon 450D

I received an email from a new source in regards to what is coming at PMA. He says he's pretty confident there will be 2 new entry level cameras announced at PMA.

The new Rebel is an obvious one, but what about the 2nd? Will it be something below the rebel or a new entry level FF camera? No one appears to be too sure about that.

2 New “Entry Level Cameras”

January 22nd, 2008 | 1 Comment | Posted in Canon 450D

I received an email from a new source in regards to what is coming at PMA. He says he's pretty confident there will be 2 new entry level cameras announced at PMA.

The new Rebel is an obvious one, but what about the 2nd? Will it be something below the rebel or a new entry level FF camera? No one appears to be too sure about that.

Canon 200 f/2.0L IS

January 21st, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Canon Lenses

Someone over at fredmiranda is speaking of a few moments he spent with the 200 f/2.0L IS.

You can find the thread here.

There are a few test images.

No new 5D for PMA, what about another FF camera?

January 21st, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Canon 5D Mark II

A pretty good predictor of announcements has come about and said there will be no 5D replacement at PMA.

If you check his/her history, they're always bang on.

That doesn't rule out another FF camera body, there's always been a mumbling that the 5D would be split into 2 cameras.

I'd be resigned to the fact we'll be seeing a new Rebel and some compacts and perhaps some flash upgrades.

No Leaks Yet…

January 21st, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Canon 5D Mark II

We're a couple days away from announcements and not a single “accidental” leak by Canon. I've been scouring their web site trying to find a gaff. No dice. :(

Here's a boring coincidence? No 5D in the Calumet catalog. I doubt it means anything. Retailers know as much as the people seeking the information.

New Canon Compacts

January 19th, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Canon PowerShot

It's rare to read a lot about coming point and shoot cameras, unless there's a G series on the horizon.

I do however see the following cameras getting updates:

PowerShot SD1000 -> SD2000, i can see it getting IS and more MP.
PowerShot A570IS -> A580IS, it sells very well, more MP.
PowerShot A560 -> I'm not sure Canon keeps this around, I believe they need to have IS in all their compacts. The only other difference from the 570IS was it not having manual controls (P, AV, TV, M).
PowerShot TX1 -> TX2, I have no experience with this camera, but it does have some fans. There are obvious shortcomings that could be improved.

I don't see any ELPH cameras that might be replaced.

I could also see a compact announced to compete with Panasonic's high FPS DMC-LX2K. I don't think we`ll see a 60fps camera to compete with Casio.

I don`t see any Canon compacts appearing with CMOS sensors until the G gets an update.

As for HD video, any TX update will have it. Doubtful any other model will yet.

New Lenses

January 19th, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Canon Lenses

I was quite under the weather today, I think I ate some bad chicken last night. The toilet and myself have a closer relationship than I'd like.

Anyway, my inbox had some info. I have been told 2 lenses will appear at PMA. Both have seen price drops in recent months.

EF-S 17-85 IS II (I'm not sure why this needs an update)
EF 100-400L II (It is long in the tooth, 1998 I believe. I hope they keep the push/pull)

The source was pretty confident Canon still has no immediate plans for a 17-200 type of zoom.

The fall announced 200mm and 800mm lenses should start appearing before the end of February.

Canon 430EX II & Canon 230EX

January 18th, 2008 | 1 Comment | Posted in Canon Flashes

I have been told both could be coming shortly.

Canon Speedlite 430EX II
- Metal Shoe
- Quick Release
- New Interface

Canon Speedlite 230EX
- Swiveling Flash Head
- Slightly more power

The 230EX could be a direct aim at G-series and S5IS users who don't want a full size flash. The current 220EX is pretty useless without the swivel.

Canon EF-S 17-200 f/3.5-5.6 IS

January 18th, 2008 | 1 Comment | Posted in Canon Lenses

I was sent an email late last night stating Canon plans to announce such a lens at PMA. I still don't buy it. The source also stated a few other lenses could be announced:

EF-S 17-200 f/3.5-5.6 IS
EF 24-70 f/2.8 IS
EF 100-400 f/4.5-5.6 IS (4 stop IS, twist zoom?)
EF-S 10mm Fisheye (sorely lacking in the canon lineup)

None of the current lenses are seeing any big price drops or perceived inventory shortages, so I have doubts any of them will be replaced yet. The EF-S 17-200 is a possiblity.

I do think there will be big lens announcements for Photokina when Canon announces the new 1D.

Canon EOS 7D

January 18th, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Canon 5D Mark II

More rumors are starting to surface about a 5D replacement. The rumor states there is a UPC for the 7D but not the 5DII. The latest specs:

MP: 12MPx
FPS: 5fps,Up to 21 RAW files
AF: 15-point TTL CMOS sensor
AF: Center point additionally sensitive with lenses of F2.8 or faster
VF: 96% frame coverage
VF: Magnification: 0.71x
LCD: 3.0 ” 640

Canon 17-40 f/4L IS

January 16th, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Canon Lenses

There's a rumor over at POTN in regards to a new 17-40. I agree there will be a version II coming, maybe even for PMA. I have doubts it will have IS however. The 16-35 II didn't get it.

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New Canon 1d Camera?

January 16th, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Canon 1D Mark 4

There is a report from some insiders that Canon is currently testing cameras in the 24mp and 25fps range (could this be canon's much rumoured HD movie mode for photo journalists?). As I thought, Canon will be replacing the 1d3 as soon as possible. An announcement could be for Photokina for an early 2009 release.

Hopefully the camera(s) can autofocus.

Conflicting reports about a 5D replacement? There is at least one insider reporting there will be a 5D “related launch” at PMA.

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