Archive for March, 2008

It’s not a Canon, but the Sigma DP1 gets reviewed.

So, it's made by Sigma. I think we can all agree we're curious about this innovative point and shoot. Can we look forward to the same type of thing when Canon's new CMOS factory gets rolling?

I certainly hope so.

Here's the review:

http://www.popphoto.com/cameras/5187/ca … a-dp1.html

It looks great!

It’s not a Canon, but the Sigma DP1 gets reviewed.

So, it's made by Sigma. I think we can all agree we're curious about this innovative point and shoot. Can we look forward to the same type of thing when Canon's new CMOS factory gets rolling?

I certainly hope so.

Here's the review:

http://www.popphoto.com/cameras/5187/ca … a-dp1.html

It looks great!

Canon Rebel XSi Shipments will start soon

I have been informed that Rebel XSi shipments could begin this week.

Canon G9 Backorders

There is word the shortage of Canon G9's should subside in the next 10-14 days.

5D2 NOT being announced April 22, 2008

I have been told the whole concept is bs. Canon is having some kind of PMA meeting in Toronto. Some folks seemed to think that meant an announcement.

There will be no 5D2!

On to Photokina rumors now.

G9 Replacement

I heard an off the wall statement yesterday saying the G9 was going to be replaced shortly. By “shortly”, I would have assumed the fall. This person said that it would be replaced before that.

eh? I dunno….

Although it could explain the lack of inventory, at least in Canada. Would they announce it on the rumoured April 22, 2008 5D2 day?

As I write this, the more I feel it's over the top. I'm not a believer in a 5D replacement before Photokina.

I'm wrong a lot though!

Firmware Updates

Canon EOS 30D 1.0.6
http://web.canon.jp/imaging/eos30d/eos3 … are-e.html

- Basically it's for new lens support.

Canon EOS 5D 1.1.1
http://web.canon.jp/imaging/eos5d/eos5d_firmware-e.html

- Adds support for high capacity CF cards.
- Adds support for various lenses.

Lets hope the 40D, 1d Mark III and 1ds Mark III firmware updates are coming.

Canon Canada Rebates PDF

Here's the PDF for the Buy More, Save More rebates in Canada.

http://www.canonrumors.com/files/CanonD … arch15.pdf

Canon Canada Rebates!

Canon Canada has started a new round of rebates.

BUY MORE. SAVE MORE.
Similar to the Double Your Rebate MIR of the past, customers can now enjoy great savings on purchases of select Canon EOS SLR Cameras and/or Kits, EF and EF-S Lenses, EOS Accessories and PIXMA Pro Printers. Customers can save even more when they purchase a combination of eligible products. Please see the “Buy More. Save More.” rebate form for a complete listing of eligible products and full promotional terms and conditions.

Mail-in-Rebate valid: March 15th, 2008 to June 30th, 2008.

As of Monday March 17th, this information will be available for download at www.canon.ca and www.canon.ca/digitalphotography/english/

Canon EF 200 f/2 IS listed on B&H

You can place your order here for the new 200mm lens. B&H expects arrival sometime in April.

It will have the expected pricetag of $5999.00.

I can see this lens crashing in price after the initial sales to the pros.

I'll get 2.