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T1i Screencap
Here’s a video about the new Rebel from CNET.
The video appears to have been pulled, but it was available below.
http://uk.truveo.com/Canon-EOS-Rebel-T1i/id/2750755231#
The screencap came from: http://www.patrickchang.com/blog/2009/03/canon-rebel-t1i/
cr
Do we have a name?
I received an email claiming the new name for the Rebel will be the T1i
Some more information
It’s in between 50D and XSi. It has the same size sensor as the 50D, 15MP. It has creative auto mode. Same body as the XSi. It has a video mode. 720p at 30 frames/sec and 1080p and 20 frames/sec.
This is a rumor, not fact……… yet.
Thanks for the tip
cr
Your new Rebel?
EOS Rebel 500D?
Seems to show an articulating screen.
http://zoomonline.dk/index.php/news/show/id=1133
cr
Sent from my iPhone
Looks good
Tamron 60mm f/2 Macro
Tamron has announced the development of a 60mm F2 macro lens that provides 1:1 magnification for APS-C sensors. The lens, called the SP AF60mm F/2.0 Di II Macro 1:1, will be available in Canon, Sony and Nikon mounts (with a built-in autofocus motor to allow AF to operate on the D40, D40X and D60). Its design, which incorporates two low dispersion elements to to compensate for various aberrations, lets you achieve 1:1 magnification at a working distance of 100mm. The F2 maximum aperture makes it a whole stop faster than other lenses in the same class. Price and availability will be announced later.
cr
Hello New Rebel
Canon Canada has started instant DEALER rebates on the Rebel XSi. The rebate runs from March 16, 2009 to June 30, 2009. Dealers don’t have to pass these savings onto the consumer, but they almost always do.
The rebates promote dual lens kits.
$50 savings if you buy an XSi w/18-55 IS & 55-250 IS.
$25 savings if you buy an XSi w/18-55 IS & 75-300.
These rebates are as awesome as the Canon USA ones currently running.
cr
Held this off from last week
An anonymous tip pointed to the development of a CMOS based “G” camera. The camera would be available in the fall
Specs
MP: 12.2 CMOS
Size: 1/1.6″
Lens: 5x (28 – 140)
Proc: DIGIC V (Already?)
LCD: 3″ VGA
Movie: 1080p
That was the basic specs told to me. Seems reseaonable.
There was no information as to whether or not there would be a CCD version of the camera released along with the GMOS.
cr
From the world of wacky
Received an email stating Canon would be adding another kit lens to the Rebel kits.
It would look something like: EF-S 18-120 f/3.5-5.6 IS
I don’t think a kit lens between the 18-55 and 18-200 would be such a bad idea.
Big grain of salt on this one and add some pepper.
cr
Looks Good
We reported in December that Canon Canada would be closing their Calgary and Montreal service centers, at the time I didn’t have any idea why.
From Rob Galbraith
Canon Canada will end the repair of cameras and other photo gear at its facilities in Calgary and Montreal later this month, as the first step in a consolidation and expansion of Canon Professional Service (CPS) resources in Mississauga. A recent notification to Canadian CPS members indicates that repair services at its western and eastern regional locations will cease on March 31, 2009; after that date, all gear requiring repair is to be shipped directly to Canon’s service facility adjacent to the company’s Canadian headquarters in Ontario.
The centralization of SLR, lens and accessory repairs is the kickoff to what’s promised to ultimately be an improved CPS service, says Neil Stephenson, Professional Market Executive in Canon Canada’s Consumer Imaging Group. In the months ahead, says Stephenson, one of the staffers tasked with implementing the Canadian CPS program, Canon shooters can look forward to there being more SLR technicians at the one service centre in Mississauga than there were at the three service centres combined, as well as a significant increase in the service loaner pool of gear available to CPS members, including new digital SLR bodies, supertelephotos and more.
cr
Same ol’
We reported these specs in January, they’re finally showing up around the web.
Check our friends at Gizmodo for more.
http://i.gizmodo.com/5174244/rumor-canon-rebel-eos-500d-to-launch-on-march-25th
thanks Ted
cr
Stock?
A reader has pointed out that the 15mm fisheye appears to be out of stock in a lot of places, has anyone else noticed this?
Could this be the PMA of niche lenses being released? It would be nice to see new EF-S & EF fisheyes. I’ll poke around.
thanks Michael
cr
SX1 IS Firmware 2.0.0
As promised
Canon has released the new firmware for the SX1 IS. This will bring the non North American cameras up to date.
Version 2.0.0.0 firmware newly incorporates a RAW image recording function.
You can download the version 2.0.0.0 firmware from next page and update the firmware of your PowerShot SX1 IS camera to add this RAW image recording function.
Download Here: http://web.canon.jp/imaging/dcp/firm-e/pssx1is/index.html
cr
From an Email
“The 220EX II is confirmed”
Short and sweet.
UPDATE
This post is still a rumor, I’ve found no confirmation of the flash. I haven’t rated the rumor because it was an anonymous email.
cr
Hmmm
My local retailer in town received two 50 f/1.4 lenses they ordered about 2 months ago.
A couple of sources are still very confident of a replacement with the new Rebel. Possible it’ll be a different lens?
cr
Coming Soon
Received some information that Canon Canada will be starting a rebate program sometime in the near future. I’m told to expect it sometime in April for a start in May.
Bad News
New pricing in Canada takes effect today. Everything went up.
cr