Canon's New IS System
TOKYO, July 22, 2009  Canon Inc. announced today the development of Hybrid Image Stabilizer (IS), the world’s first* optical Image Stabilizer which compensates for both angular camera shake and shift camera shake. The technology will be incorporated in an interchangeable single lens reflex (SLR) camera lens planned for commercial release before the end of 2009.
Several different preventative methods and corrective procedures have been introduced to compensate for errors caused by camera shake. Canon began researching methods to compensate for camera shake in the 1980s. In 1995 Canon launched the EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM, the world’s first interchangeable SLR camera lens to feature a mechanism that compensates for optical camera shake. Since then, the company has continued to produce a variety of interchangeable lenses with image stabilisation capabilities, and boasts a total of 21 such lenses in its current product lineup, including the EF 200mm f/2L IS USM which features up to 5-stops of blur correction.
Canon’s newly developed Hybrid IS technology optimally compensates for angular camera shake (rotational) and shift camera shake (linear). Sudden changes in camera angle can cause significant blur in images taken during standard shooting, whereas blur caused by shift-based shaking, when a camera moves parallel to the subject, is more pronounced in macro and other close-up photography.
The new Hybrid IS technology incorporates an angular velocity sensor that detects the extent of angular camera shake which is found in all previous optical Image Stabilizer mechanisms, as well as a new acceleration sensor that determines the amount of shift-based camera shake. Hybrid IS also employs a newly developed algorithm that combines the output of the two sensors and moves the lens elements to compensate for both types of movement. Hybrid IS dramatically enhances the effects of Image Stabilizer especially during macro shooting, which is difficult for conventional image stabilisation technologies.
Canon is actively engaged in ongoing research and development of interchangeable SLR camera lenses incorporating Hybrid IS technology, and is aiming for the early commercialisation and inclusion of the technology in a wide range of products.
* For use in interchangeable SLR camera lenses as of July 17, 2009. According to Canon research
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Thanks Rick
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Fun
Here’s a vid of the 5D shutter in slow motion. Apparently shot at 2000fps using a Phantom HD.
From DSLRINFO Twitter
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UPDATE
Helen Oster issues an apology:
Actually, I have a BIG apology; I completely mis-read an email from our purchasing department. We have NO official notification that this is discontinued – we just can’t get any at the moment.
I do apologize for any misunderstanding or concern that this has caused.
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Helen Oster
Adorama Camera Customer Service Ambassador
helen.oster@adoramacamera.com
www.adorama.com
From Adorama
*Poof* and I'm gone!
Helen Oster, the Adorama customer service ambassador has confirmed that the 70-200 f/2.8L IS has been discontinued.
No word on the replacement.
Hopefully this isn’t some kind of inside joke I don’t know about.
From DPR
CR’s Take
I placed a call to Canon Canada’s national order desk and they have none in stock. There was also no ETA on a new shipment. No ETA on a current product from Canon is a rarity.
Thanks Ed
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Nikon Service advisory D5000
- The camera cannot be operated when the power switch is on, even with a fully-charged battery.
- The camera cannot be operated with the EH-5a AC Adapter connected through the EP-5 Power Connector and the power switch on.
http://nikonusa.com/Service-And-Support/Service-Advisories/D5000-Service-Advisory.page
Rebel T1i Service advisory is probably imminent. :)
I posted this because people can get pretty angry about a camera service advisory. It has been a rough 24 months for Canon and their quality control. This is just a reminder that no one is immune.
*group hug*
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UPDATE
There have been more than a few people disputing the claim I received by the Bui Brothers!
To be honest, it is the first time I’ve had someone claim such a thing.
For example, here’s a commercial for the Florida Marlins shot with the 5D2.
http://vimeo.com/4673832
Thanks Will
So for now, I have no idea what the answer is to the trivia question. I apologize for the misinformation.
The Bui Brothers do it first…
A J!INX clothing commercial will become a camera geek trivia answer in the future. The entire commercial is shot with the Canon 5D Mark II. That makes it the first US commercial to be shot 100% with the camera.
You can read about it at their blog.
http://thebuibrothers.com/blog/…..
thanks Lan
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….Probably not
Adorama has listed the lens as being discontinued.
View here: http://www.adorama.com/catalog.tpl?op=detailsdisc&sku=CA70200ISU
This is probably a typo, but news has been slow lately… so anything is welcomed!
70-200 f/2.8L IS Discontinued?
thanks vizzini
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The much anticipated tilt shift gets reviewed
I'm so good it hurts!
“So in the end we have a unique lens, which has capabilities beyond anything else currently on the market (Nikon’s PC-E 24mm F3.5D ED comes close, but has the tilt axis fixed with respect to shift). It’s certainly an improvement on its predecessor, with better optics (especially in terms of chromatic aberration), improved build, and of course more flexible movements. Against this is the high price, which is almost twice that of the older lens; but to be fair, it’s only about 10% higher than the Nikon equivalent, and certain to drop once stocks of the older lens have sold out. But for Canon users who need the capabilities of a tilt and shift lens, and understand how to make the most of them, this lens will almost certainly not disappoint.”
There you have it. A glowing review.
I can’t wait to get my hands on this lens!
Full Review: DPReview
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I can peep in near blackness now!
Specifically designed for Canon EOS-type cameras. Transforms dark scenes (below 10-4 lux) into bright, high-resolution images. AstroScope incorporates a high quality optic designed specifically for today’s digital SLR cameras and delivers full frame images with little or no vignetting.
See: Electrophysics via Engadget
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New Info
Canon has apparently been humbled by the lack sales with the 50D. The 40D was a fantastic selling camera for Canon.
The motivation for the next incarnation is to directly attack the success of Nikon’s D300.
A newer contact has said there will be an APS-H based xxD sized body. It will have a version of the EOS-1 AF system, so expect more AF points than the current 50D. It will shoot 6fps. It will have the same build quality of the 5D Mark II. It will have a new 12.1mp sensor.
The hope is to retail the camera for $1999 USD initially.
CR’s Take
At that price point, there is definitely room for another prosumer camera. Perhaps a 50D with video?
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