Canon Rumors

CMOS “G” [CR2]

Canon “G”MOS
Received an email about the coming new “G” camera. He says there will be a CMOS version of the camera. The sensor will be slightly larger than the current CCD's. Expect a massive upgrade in noise control. It will not be DIGIC IV.

Expected Specs:

Resolution: 12mp
Zoom: 3x
Focal Length: 24-70 (Interesting, I really doubt it)
LCD: 3″
Feature: No Viewfinder
Video: 720p
Proc: DIGIC III
Memory: SD
Flash Shoe: Yes

I know this camera is coming, I'm not sure I'm down with these specs. Remember it's CR2!

CMOS “G” [CR2]

Canon “G”MOS
Received an email about the coming new “G” camera. He says there will be a CMOS version of the camera. The sensor will be slightly larger than the current CCD's. Expect a massive upgrade in noise control. It will not be DIGIC IV.

Expected Specs:

Resolution: 12mp
Zoom: 3x
Focal Length: 24-70 (Interesting, I really doubt it)
LCD: 3″
Feature: No Viewfinder
Video: 720p
Proc: DIGIC III
Memory: SD
Flash Shoe: Yes

I know this camera is coming, I'm not sure I'm down with these specs. Remember it's CR2!

CMOS “G” [CR2]

Canon “G”MOS
Received an email about the coming new “G” camera. He says there will be a CMOS version of the camera. The sensor will be slightly larger than the current CCD's. Expect a massive upgrade in noise control. It will not be DIGIC IV.

Expected Specs:

Resolution: 12mp
Zoom: 3x
Focal Length: 24-70 (Interesting, I really doubt it)
LCD: 3″
Feature: No Viewfinder
Video: 720p
Proc: DIGIC III
Memory: SD
Flash Shoe: Yes

I know this camera is coming, I'm not sure I'm down with these specs. Remember it's CR2!

CMOS “G” [CR2]

Canon “G”MOS
Received an email about the coming new “G” camera. He says there will be a CMOS version of the camera. The sensor will be slightly larger than the current CCD's. Expect a massive upgrade in noise control. It will not be DIGIC IV.

Expected Specs:

Resolution: 12mp
Zoom: 3x
Focal Length: 24-70 (Interesting, I really doubt it)
LCD: 3″
Feature: No Viewfinder
Video: 720p
Proc: DIGIC III
Memory: SD
Flash Shoe: Yes

I know this camera is coming, I'm not sure I'm down with these specs. Remember it's CR2!

CMOS “G” [CR2]

Canon “G”MOS
Received an email about the coming new “G” camera. He says there will be a CMOS version of the camera. The sensor will be slightly larger than the current CCD's. Expect a massive upgrade in noise control. It will not be DIGIC IV.

Expected Specs:

Resolution: 12mp
Zoom: 3x
Focal Length: 24-70 (Interesting, I really doubt it)
LCD: 3″
Feature: No Viewfinder
Video: 720p
Proc: DIGIC III
Memory: SD
Flash Shoe: Yes

I know this camera is coming, I'm not sure I'm down with these specs. Remember it's CR2!

CMOS “G” [CR2]

Canon “G”MOS
Received an email about the coming new “G” camera. He says there will be a CMOS version of the camera. The sensor will be slightly larger than the current CCD's. Expect a massive upgrade in noise control. It will not be DIGIC IV.

Expected Specs:

Resolution: 12mp
Zoom: 3x
Focal Length: 24-70 (Interesting, I really doubt it)
LCD: 3″
Feature: No Viewfinder
Video: 720p
Proc: DIGIC III
Memory: SD
Flash Shoe: Yes

I know this camera is coming, I'm not sure I'm down with these specs. Remember it's CR2!

CMOS “G” [CR2]

Canon “G”MOS
Received an email about the coming new “G” camera. He says there will be a CMOS version of the camera. The sensor will be slightly larger than the current CCD's. Expect a massive upgrade in noise control. It will not be DIGIC IV.

Expected Specs:

Resolution: 12mp
Zoom: 3x
Focal Length: 24-70 (Interesting, I really doubt it)
LCD: 3″
Feature: No Viewfinder
Video: 720p
Proc: DIGIC III
Memory: SD
Flash Shoe: Yes

I know this camera is coming, I'm not sure I'm down with these specs. Remember it's CR2!

Canon Rebel XS Previewed

From Let's Go Digital

Here's a hands on preview of the upcoming XS. It looks awe inspiring… ok maybe not. I do know Canon will sell a boatload of these. If it's the same price as the D60, I can't see anyone buying the Nikon.

http://www.letsgodigital.org/html/revie … el-xs.html

S6 IS Specs Refresh [CR3]

S6 IS
I get a bunch of questions daily about the S6 IS, the source I originally quoted said there would be announcement in June. He was right about the announcement (Rebel XS & 430EX II), just not about which camera(s).

I know a lot of you are ready to rush out and buy one, it will be a solid upgrade.

To refresh, here's the specs quoted:

I received new info about possible video resolution and the DIGIC III.

Resolution: 10mp
Sensor: CCD
Proc: DIGIC III
Zoom: 15x (28-420)
Video: 720p
Flash shoe: Yes
Memory: SD
Battery: Dedicated Li-Ion
Screen: 2.5″ articulating
Body: Rubberized gripping & lighter weight
Ergonomics: Jog wheel introduced
Image Type: RAW & Jpeg

I'm going with an August announcement and them starting to trickle out soon after.

24-105 f/4L IS II [CR2]

xD Kit lens update?
I've received an email about an update to the 24-105 f/4 IS. I read about this a few weeks ago.

I'm not sure if it's the same person or not. Could just be the same recycled rumor.

Question Period

Questions Answered

When are the new cameras coming?

Expect announcements in the usual August timeframe.

Will Canon introduce an APS-C point & shoot?

I expect a larger sensor CMOS “G” to be introduced, I don't think it'll be APS-C however.

When will I be able to buy an S6 IS?

I suspect sometime in September.

A “3D/6D” kit with the new 24-70(75) f/2.8 IS?

I haven't heard about such a kit but I will try to find out.

More news later.

Canon Waterproof Camera [CR2]

The niche market camera coming?
[CR2]Olympus & Pentax have sold a bunch of their waterproof cameras and it appears Canon may want to cash in as well.

I'm told Canon will introduce a waterproof PowerShot at Photokina. Look for it to be in the $299 range. It won't be able to go as deep as a camera in one of Canon's waterproof housings, but it will be great for the pool and snorkeling.

Answering Questions.

Some recent questions
*Please remember the “3D” and “6D” monikers are just placeholders and may or may not be what Canon calls the cameras.*

Will the “3D” or “6D” have a popup flash?

No

Will the new G camera be DIGIC IV?

Unknown at present, but I will try to find out.

Will there be a “G” with interchangeable lenses?

Some type of rangefinder? It would be fantastic. If Canon treated it like a niche market, they could have a wonderful new little system. There are rumors of a Nikon rangefinder… which I'd buy the day it came out.

For now, I'm unaware of any plans from Canon for such a camera.

Will DIGIC IV produce less noise than Expeed?

I would certainly hope so.

What is “dealer NET”?

Better way to put it is “dealer cost”. It's what the store pays for the product.

If there's any more questions, fire away.

Lenses [CR3]

What new lenses are coming?

[CR3] The same source that told me about the 3D and 6D says this lens is definitely coming. There's a general feeling Nikon dropped the ball not VRing theirs. I don't think this comes as a shock:

EF 24-70 f/2.8L IS

He does think there is a slight possibility the lens could be a 24-75. A little added reach shouldn't degrade optical quality much.

He expects 3 or 4 lenses to be announced.