Ad Post – PocketWizards Available for Pre-Order
From Amazon
These things are going to be hot sellers initially.
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Archive for February, 2009
PowerShot SD960 IS & SD780 IS
UPDATE
They can’t seem to get rid of all the links at the same time.
http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=NewProductsAct&fcategoryid=101
ty Tulo
UPDATE
Ooops…. Canon USA pulls the plug on the cameras, no longer on the web site.
New Hotness from Canon
I’m not sure if this is official or a web site gaffe, but 2 new cameras have appeared on Canon USA’s web site without a press release.
http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ProductCatIndexAct&fcategoryid=113
thanks for the tip JOY & Ron
PowerShot SD780 IS
From Canon
It may be the slimmest Digital ELPH Canon has ever created, but the impact couldn’t be bigger. The PowerShot SD780 IS Digital ELPH captivates the senses with bold saturated colors and a daringly original design that matches the intensity of Canon’s most innovative camera technology. Even when picture-taking conditions seem pretty unforgiving, you’ve got Canon on your side. So the shots you used to miss are the images you’ll now be sharing, and the movies you never took before will be HD unforgettable.
Highlights
- 12.1 mp
- HD Movie Mode (720p)
- HDMI Output
- 2.5″ LCD
- DIGIC IV
- 3x Zoom (33-100)
- Available April 2009
How I love color options!
PowerShot SD960 IS
From Canon
Immediate gratification is the pulse of today, and the PowerShot SD960 IS Digital ELPH with its streamlined appeal wastes no time at reminding you. “Here’s a camera unlike any other.” But it’s the excitement of ongoing discovery – the way this camera captures the vibrant spontaneity of the world before you – that defines the lasting rewards of the PowerShot SD960 IS Digital ELPH, and the new level of pictures and HD movies that await you. Immediate satisfaction. Day-after-day delight. What could be better?
Highlights
- 12.1mp
- HD Movie Mode (720p)
- HDMI Out
- 2.8″ LCD
- DIGIC IV
- 4x Zoom (28-112)
- Available April 2009
There better be more coming!
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Sigma Delays EF Mount 18-250 f/3.5-6.3 OS HSM
Gimme my superzoom!
Apparently the Canon mount version of this lens was to launch of February 21, 2009. No word on why the delay, but expect it to be pushed back at least 3 weeks.
From [Slashgear]
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Anything Coming From Tamron? [CR2]
What’s coming
Received an email saying to expect 1, maybe 2 lenses from Tamron.
The two possible lenses:
- 24-75 f/2.8 VC
- 70-200 f/2.8 VC
When Tamron wants to do a lens right, they can really pull it off. I’ve owned the 28-75 f/2.8 and 17-50 f/2.8. For the money, those lenses were hard to beat.
I hope Tamron stops with the superzooms, I fear an 18-400 f/3.5-8.0 VC or something along those lines. There are a lot of hobbyists on a budget, and would love more lenses like the ones mentioned above.
Sigma, Tokina and Tamron could both become big players in the lens market if they improve quality control and release lenses we ask for. With the DSLR market exploding, there’s so much money to be made.
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New PocketWizards Launched
Flex TT5 & MiniTT1 Review
The fine folks at Strobist have posted their review of the new pocket wizard products.
Needless to say there is a lot of excitement about the product.
I’m mostly excited because of the small size. My only gripe with my PocketWizards has been the giant antenna. These will fit nicely in a very small space.
The big feature upgrade? These things do remote TTL. The units are brand specific and the first ones will be available for Canon.
Read The Review: http://strobist.blogspot.com/2009/02/pocketwizard-flextt5-and-minitt1-full.html
Visit PocketWizard: http://www.pocketwizard.com/
New PocketWizard Manual: PocketWizard FlexTT5/Mini 1 Manual
Pricing? MiniTT1$199 and FlexTT5 $219
I will say the only thing I don’t like about the new PocketWizards is their new name. Couldn’t just call them the “Flex1″ and “Mini1″?
Image borrowed from Strobist, visit their site for more.
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New Sigma Lenses [CR3]
If there’s an F mount, expect an EF mount.
Apparently we can expect new lenses to be announced by Sigma.
- 10-20 f/2.8
- 70-300 OS
- 70-200 f/2.8 OS
All three lenses make a lot of sense for Sigma. Canon…. a new 10-22? :)
From [NR]
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New PocketWizards Around The Corner
Joy
We use them, we love them. They’re bringing us new ones.
See the teaser: http://www.pocketwizard.com/
We just have to wait until Monday to learn about them.
thanks moophisto
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5D Mark II Review – DPR
DPR Posted their review
As expected, a lot of praise for the 5D Mark II.
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canoneos5Dmarkii/
Do people still like DPR reviews? Let me know with some constructive criticism or praise.
1Ds Replaced Before 1D? [CR1]
Dell know something?
Apparently someone tried to lease a 1Ds Mark III from Dell and were told it was at the end of its product life.
From Northlight: http://www.northlight-images.co.uk
I’m guessing something was lost in translation. I could see them with stock of a 1Ds Mark II still.
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PMA 2009 Predictions [CR3]
All predictions are based on rumors I have received
So what is Canon giving us next week? A lot of people want the world, unfortunately I don’t see it happening.
So what will be launched?
DSLR
Canon Rebel 500D
mp: 15.1
ISO: 100-3200
Proc: DIGIC IV
LCD: 3″ VGA LCD
crop: 1.6
FPS: 3.5
AF: 9 Point AF
AF: Face Detection
Battery: LP-E5
Feature: LiveView
Feature: Movie Mode w/contrast detect AF
Possibly a jogwheel added to the body.
What’s not coming?
We will not see a new 1 series body. End of 2009 perhaps? It’s been suggested it could be early 2010 before we do.
As pointed out by a reader, 2010 is a winter Olympic year as well as the World Cup. There SHOULD be a new 1D for those events.
Lenses
I think the community is more interested in what lenses are rolling down the pipe. I’ll put the rumors in order of likelyhood.
Most Likely
EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM
- We’ve seen the 50L launched and upgrades to the 14mm and 24mm L’s. This is a logical next step.
TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II
- It’s generally accepted the current lens has been discontinued. I reported it could be f/2.8, I think it’s more likely to be 3.5 because of design limitations.
Don’t be shocked if a 2nd focal length Tilt-Shift is launched.
Possible
EF 100-400 f/4-5.6L II IS
- The Canon community wants this lens pretty badly. I just don’t think it’s coming. Kinda hope I’m wrong.
EF 24-70 f/2.8L II IS
- Possibly the most sought after lens Canonites are lusting after. Match Nikon’s optics and add IS? You’d have a massive sales success. It almost wouldn’t matter what it cost.
EF 50 f/1.4 II
- Heard various reports about low stock of this lens. A couple of places have said they can’t get them anymore. I’ve heard nothing concrete, nor would I really understand replacing this lens at the present time. Possible that they’ll just dump it and replace it with an EF-S 35? I’ve heard that theory before.
One or two of the big white lenses gets redone. I wouldn’t be shocked to see the 300 and 400′s get version II’s. However, that’s more likely to happen in 2010.
Not happening
EF 17-40 f/4L II
- I don’t think Canon needs to replace this hot selling lens just yet, there are too many other lenses that people want follow-ups to.
EF 150 f/2.8L IS Macro
- I never reported on this lens because it seemed way far fetched. It makes sense to make a lens like this, I just don’t think now is the time for it.
EF 24-105 f/4L II IS
- There’s bee murmurs about this lens for a year or so, nothing substantial has come of it yet. I think the current one sticks around for a while. People would go crazy if they upgraded this and left the 24-70 alone.
From Left Field
A new wide angle prime in the 17mm-21mm range.
- There’s been a few people around the web talking about such a thing. Even a comment on this site. It’s a great idea, nothing concrete.
EF-S Lenses
- I’ve received no information about a new EF-S lens at this time. Will Canon suprise and follow what Nikon just did with a new 35 for crop cameras? Possible.
Flashes
250EX
- I think a new small flash makes a ton of sense for Canon. You put flash shoes on the G, S and SX cameras, and don’t give the people a viable option for a small flash that can bounce? Seems poorly thought out to me. Nikon has one, why doesn’t Canon?
700EX
- I reported the possibility of a higher end flash from Canon. I think it’s out there and more likely to be launched with a 1 series camera.
PowerShots
Expect the following PowerShots to be replaced.
SD1100 IS
SD890 IS
SD770 IS
SD790 IS
A580
A590 IS
Expect more of the same type of upgrades from Canon for the above cameras. I’m not sure we’ll see a direct replacement of either the 580 or 590.
We’ve received a bunch of information about a waterproof/shockproof camera finally being launched. There’s also been a bit of information about a possible new CMOS camera being launched at PMA.
Canon have any surprises in store?
If they do, they’ve hid it extremely well. I don’t think this is the time for Canon to pull a rabbit out of a hat. We all hope I’m wrong with that assessment!
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