Canon Rumors

T1/2000D Specs [CR2]

The Final Specs?
This is apparently what we will be seeing from Canon shortly.

T1/2000D Specifications

• 15.1mp
• 7 AF points
• 3fps
• ISO 100-3200
• 3″ ClearView LCD (Not Articulating)
• 720P Video (30fps & 24fps) NO 1080p
• SD Card
• USB 2.0
• HDMI Out
• Video Out
• LP-E5 Battery

I’m still hearing Tuesday for the announcement. No CR3 sources have piped up yet.

UPDATE
A few points I’d like to make about this spec list and how it compares to the T1i.

- If this spec list is true, then I’d expect a firmware update for the T1i. Adding 24fps or 30fps 1080p video.
- I’d also expect the T1i to have a bigger and brighter viewfinder.
- There will be probably be software differences withing the cameras like the XS and XSi.
- The 3fps would probably be for jpg, retaining the 1.5fps in RAW of the XS.
- Perhaps no face detection LiveView focusing.

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EF 24-70 f/2.8L IS [CR1]

The Good News
I have received a fair number of emails from various places around the globe about an upgrade to the 24-70 f/2.8L.

Two known sources say the lens is for sure in development.

The biggest word of such a lens come from Denmark.  According to an email, someone at Canon DK let slip that the lens wouldn’t be in stock anymore due to an upgrade. The same sort of information was apparently passed onto a CPS member in Germany as well.

The Grain of Salt
It’s rare (but does happen) that a Canon Rep would ever know of a coming product announcement. Let alone spill the beans about it.

Another report said there’s issues in production with the new 24-70, and that’s why it has yet to see the light of day. The issue is in the new coating(s) for the lens elements.

I don’t post everything I get about the 24-70 IS, just because I have heard about an upgrade for years now. There has been a lot of tidbits coming in recently however.

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T1/2000D Announcement Next Tuesday? [CR2]

I received a straight to the point email. It stated we can expect an announcement from Canon on Tuesday, June 30, 2009.

What will be announced?

Not what you want!

T1/2000D should be making its way into the mainstream.

No spec list was sent, I expect one soon.

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5D Mark II Magic Lantern Firmware

From our pak Hudson
Hudson has released his first firmware for the 5D Mark II.

Features include:
- Onscreen audio meters
- Zebra stripes
- Crop marks
- Manual audio level controls
- Lower noise than stock firmware

For more info: magiclantern.wikia.com/

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DxO T1i/500D vs D5000

A sensor comparison
The folks at DxO have finished their comparison of the T1i/500D and D5000 sensor.

The winner? The fiesty D5000!

http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/eng/News/Latest-news/New-data-for-the-Canon-500D-and-the-Nikon-D5000

Thanks Jason! (I wasnt unwilling, I just honestly forgot during my travels.)

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1D4 Test Camera Specs

From NL

This spec list comes from a Canon Camera tester.

* 1.3 crop
* Images ~16MP
* ISO 50-26500
* 8MP sRAW1 format providing images that seem to best 1D3 files in detail [typo corrected]
* Very clean images at ISO 3200. 6400/12800 take further processing very well
* Slightly faster FPS than 1D3 in real life shooting
* AF greatly improved and very good in low light (actual comment was ‘Nikon fast’ ;-)
* Liveview AF – not up to fast sports use, but very usable otherwise
* Video as with 5D2
* Screen as per 5D2
* Ergonomic improvements with grips – some buttons moved
* Feels faster and more responsive in nearly all aspects of real use.

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Odds & Ends [CR1]

1D4 Frame Rate
An anonymous email says the new 1D4 will be a 12fps camera. This is the reason it is staying APS-H.

60D
New battery and battery grip?

Apparently so.

The Bp-511 has been around a long time and is overdue to be replaced with a chipped and more expensive battery. A new battery grip will contain new ergonomic features. Those features are unknown at this time.

2000D
New source says the new Rebel will not have a tilt and swivel screen.

Peru
I’m in Cusco at the moment and having a wonderful time. I’ve only spent 1 full day here.

Thanks to everyone for the donations, I will post a pic of the kids you helped later in the week.

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1D4 & 60D Tidbits [CR1]

1D4 & 60D
I received an email that suggested select 1D4 and 60D’s are being tested with 3″ OLED screens. Most of the test cameras are equipped with LCD screens.

USB 3.0
1D4 to be USB 3.0 ready. The initial camera shipments may come with it locked out, and be later turned on with a firmware upgrade as the spec reaches the masses sometime in 2010.

note: I don’t have the technical knowledge to know if you can turn on usb 3.0 at a later date. If anyone has some insight, i’d appreciate it.

GPS & Wifi
The source says GPS will be built into the 1D4 and not the 60D. Wifi will be an addon product for both cameras.

Announcement
The same email states August 25, 2009 for the official announcement.

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100 New Product Coming from Canon

Lots coming!
According to Jouko Tuominen is new CEO of Canon Svenska AB, Canon plans to launch 100 new products in the fall.

I’ll assume it isn’t 100 new cameras!

From Kamera & Bild (Google Translation):  http://translate.google.com/translate?….

thanks Magnus

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500D/T1i Review – DPR

It’s up

Canon EOS Rebel T1i

“If you currently own an EOS 450D or another fairly recent entry-level DSLR from an image quality point of view there is not necessarily a need to upgrade to the EOS 500D. However, the HD video mode, new high-resolution screen or extended ISO range make it easier to justify the expense if you’re likely to use these features. For anybody buying their first DSLR the 500D is an easy recommendation but you might want to have a look at the Nikon D5000 as well. It comes with a similar feature set to the 500D (‘only’ 720P video though) and performs slightly better in low light.”

A pretty favorable review.

Read More: http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canoneos500d/

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APS-H Is Alive [CR2]

FF vs APS-H
One of my better sources of information says we should expect the next 1D to remain APS-H. Expect it to be in the 15mp range. No exact number at the moment.

The sensor is completely new. Noise control and dynamic range were the two big engineering goals for the new sensor. Dual DIGIC V will also be present.

No info on frame rate or other specs from this source.

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Charitable Donations – Peru

Hey All
I’m heading to Peru next week on a photo expedition as well has some humanitarian stuff.

I’m seeking donations so I can purchase Children’s Multivitamins for a couple of schools in Cusco. I have a lot of local donations.

If you’re in, click donate. 100% of the money raised will go to Paypal for their fees and to the purchase of multivitamins.

Thanks for reading, back to the rumors!

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T1i & 50D Instant Rebates – Canada

Save money!
The following are instant rebates from Canon Canada.

T1i (June 15 – July 13)
$50 Savings

For the retailer to qualify for the rebate, they must give away a 16gb SD card.

50D (June 8 – July 5)
$150 instant rebate for any 50D purchased.

Still no word on a real rebate program in Canada.

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60D Spec List [CR1.5]

Coming this fall
A different 60D spec list. I’ve heard from this source previously. I’m going back into the depths of the CR email archive to see what they’ve said in the past.

15.1 megapixels
ISO 100-25600
7 fps
Digic V
Movie-mode: 1080p with 30 and 24fps
build in GPS for geo-tagging
only a SD-card slot (no CF)
148×109x75mm and 738g

From the email: “rest like VF and display still the same like 50D. Just some buttons are on other positions and have other functions.”

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