Just a brief history lesson
Just showing the age of the current big white lenses, and how quickly they had been updated in the past.
As some have suggested, the new coating will probably be on any update. Possibly lighter weight? We’ll have to see.
Canon Telephoto & Super Telephoto Release Dates
300mm
1987 – 300 f/2.8L
1999 – 300 f/2.8L IS
400mm
1991 – 400 f/2.8L
1996 – 400 f/2.8L II
1999 – 400 f/2.8L IS
500mm
1992 – 500 f/4.5L
1999 – 500 f/4L IS
600mm
1988 – 600 f/4L
1999 – 600 f/4L IS
What’s coming
According a new source, this is what should be expected over the next 18 months from Canon as far as the pro segment goes.
Fall 2009
Camera Bodies
1D Mark IV
Lenses
300 f/2.8L IS II
400 f/2.8L IS II
Winter 2010
500 f/4L IS II
600 f/4L IS II
Fall 2010 (Photokina)
On a side note about Photokina. I’ll commit to it now. Canon Rumors will be there!
1Ds Mark IV
35L II
24-70 II
New Flash
This is a CR1 rumor, but goes along with a few things I’ve heard and previously written about.
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Finally
I think I’ve finally received some information that is more than a wishlist.
Specs
16mp Full Frame CMOS
Dual DIGIC. Unsure whether it’s DIGIC 4 or 5
10fps
3″ VGA LCD
GPS (Unsure whether it’ll be an addon or built into the camera this time)
Wifi (Built in)
I’m promised more information later this week.
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Stuff to buy
Speedlite 270EX - With The Tilt
- The 270EX is making its way into peoples hands.
From the folks at Dell (5D Mark III!):
A reader got this response from a Dell employee yesterday in regards to the 5D2.
“My name is Bailey and I am a sales representative here at Dell in the Electronics and Accessories department. I was informed about your situation and did a little research to try to clear some things up. It turns out that Canon is currently moving from the 5D Mark II to the Mark III. The flyer you received was up-to-date, however it appears that Dell may have received news on the transition after the flyer was put together by marketing.
Please let me know which number would be best to reach you on, as well as the time that would be most convenient for you.”
Contain laughter.
60D (older news)
- It’s suggested the 60D will get an articulating screen. [NL]
- The 60D will be put on an 18 month product cycle again. [NL]
Niether of which I’ve received any information on.
Canon Live Learning
Canon just launched this new program in the US! Saturday Mini-Conferences that teach 4 topics (HD Video, Speedlite Creativity, Maximize Your EOS, and Nature/Landscapes) with instructors like Explorers of Light Vincent Laforet, Bruce Dorn, Darrell Gulin and Bob Davis. Sunday Workshops provide hands-on experience with models and partial gear rental.
Check it out!
Canon Live Learning – EOS Essentials
www.usa.canon.com/canonlivelearning
New York: May 30-31
Chicago: June 13-14
Los Angeles: June 20-21
San Francisco: July 18-19
Boston, Seattle, Atlanta, and Dallas: Dates TBD
Here’s a discount code FBK09 – $25 off the Saturday Mini-Conference.
Hope to see you there!
http://www.usa.canon.com/dlc/controller?act=GetArticleAct&articleID=2068
Thanks Adham from Facebook
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This is a continuation of previous posts here & here
Here is some info from the latest revision as of last week on the Pro Camera Product:
- Dual ASIC Components for real time 12MP Scaling to 1080p 60-30-24 4:2:2 color space with uncompressed 4:4:4 over optional attachment module.
- Spec shows CMOS sensor capable of windowed mode for use with large 20x video zooms. 1/3 windowed mode will yield 1080p without binning.
- Canon is still developing CCD tech and will introduce products in pro and semi-pro markets. CCD will still be used in many pro video and enterprise products. CMOS will be a complementary product to the pro video line.
- Overcrank will be limited to 60p, nothing higher with a 48p option.
- No global shutter for the CMOS. It will offer better performance than any competing product.
- Timelapse feature recorded 4:4:4 12.1MP on JPEG sequences to SD card. Programmable from one frame a minute to one hour.
- Programmable settings can be transferred on SD card for several cameras. Cinema, WB and K options can be set by SD also.
- Quicktime Wrapper format like that in the 5D Mark II.
- Sensitivity down to 1.5 lux with excellent noise performance. Still in testing!
- Dual phantom power XLR 48khz 24bit inputs. 4 XLR with optional module.
- Work is being done simultaneously on a portable 2/3 fixed lens version. Sensor will be smaller to accommodate a 14x zoom.
- 5D Mark II might get Av mode but not shutter control in video. Rumor I’ve heard twice now.
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New Stuffs
This is some information from a couple of decent known sources about the upcoming 50D replacement. We should expect an announcement in the fall. Canon appears to be holding form on the new 1 year product cycle for the xxD line.
The Goodies
- The 60D will remain at 15.1mp. There will be an upgrade of the current sensor.
- There will be 1080p video at 30fps. Probably no manual control. What I got from this is the 5D2 will get a firmware functionality upgrade and the 60D will basically have what the 5D2 has now.
- We will see a newer AF system introduced.
- The camera will shoot 8fps.
- There will be a external mic jack.
- The camera will be DIGIC V
That’s all I have for now.
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From Canon Canada
Expect to pay a little bit less for a G10 and SX10 IS in Canada. Both have been dropped about $30 apparently. So basically back to the price they were before they were price increased. The rebate will start May 3rd.
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