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Nikon Service advisory D5000

1. The camera cannot be operated when the power switch is on, even with a fully-charged battery.
2. 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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5D Mark II – The Real World

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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Canon 70-200 f/2.8L IS Discontinued?

….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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TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II Review – DPR

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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AstroScope 9350EOS-FF adds night vision to your Canon DSLR

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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Canon EOS 60D/7D – APS-H? [CR1]

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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EF 400 f/4.5L IS [CR1]

Replacement or Addition?
Received a cryptic email saying that a 400 f/4.5L IS is in development. The lens would fit between the 400 DO and 400 f/5.6. Neither of those lenses would be discontinued.

I’m not sure Canon needs four 400mm lenses. Nor do I have a clue what such a lens would cost.

Interesting concept anyway.

Nikon Roadmap Leak
Everyone has been pretty enamored by the apparent Nikon Roadmap leak.

I’m not a big believer, that is A LOT of lenses to launch in the span of 18 months.

We’ll see though.

The link in case you missed it:
http://nikonrumors.com/2009/07/08/nikon-roadmap-2009-2010-leaked-part-2.aspx

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Stuff

Site Outage
Well that was annoying as heck.

For the first time ever, I didn’t actually break the site!

Very sorry about that.

T1/2000D
I can admit when i get bilked.

I got bilked.

None of my solid sources has said anything about the T1/2000D, I only received info from new folks. It didn’t work out.

This is the first time we’ve blown it for a release date. I won’t post anything about it until I get some more solid info from better places.

Rumors
I’m sorting out some site stuff and will be posting some new stuff in the next 2 hours.

Thanks for reading everyone, I really do appreciate it.

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Canon “G”MOS [CR2]

The Evolution of the Powershot G
I received an email that Canon does indeed have an APS-C sized sensor “G” camera being tested/developed.

Test Camera Specs
15.1mp CMOS 1.6x Crop
3x Zoom  (24-70 IS, no speed information)
3″ 920k LCD
ISO 100-3200
DIGIC V
SD Card
1080p HD Movie Mode
Body is slightly larger than the G10
New Battery
No Viewfinder (Flash shoe VF?)
Flash Shoe

We know a CMOS based G series camera with a larger sensor is coming. The source said we may not see this type of camera until Photokina 2010.

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Canon EOS 3D [CR1]

The Return of a Classic
I received the following email today.

“I’ve been told, that the EOS 3D is coming. My source sad to me it will be announced after the replacement from the Nikon D300. It is going to be something between the 1D MarkIII and the 50D/60D. The Body is similar to the 5D MarkII. He won´t me to tell something about the specs but said that the D300/D400 will be blown away.”

Every 6 months or so we see this. There has always been a desire for another EOS body.

On the other hand, this could be the 2nd APS-H camera we’ve talked about before.

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T1/2000D Announcement…. Again [CR1]

Weekly thing?
An email claiming Canon will announce the T1/2000D on July 7, 2009 arrived a short while ago.

“It was scheduled for last tuesday, but since three delays caused so much expectations, management area decided to wait a little more and announce it next week with a lot of fanfare.”

That seems doubtful, I can’t see the T1/2000D garnering a lot of “fanfare”.

Another suggestion is Canon is waiting for the D3000 announcement. It’s rumored Nikon will omit video from it. All signs point to the T1/2000D having video. +1 for Canon.

Still, no CR3 sources have said anything in regards to the T1/2000D.

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Leica M9 – A Marriage with Canon? [CR1]

I’ve heard it before
There has been rumblings in the past about Leica using a Canon sensor in the evolution of the M.

I received an email today stating that Canon and Leica are in negotiations for Canon to supply the sensor in the upcoming Leica M9. It’s written the M9 will utilize a version of the 5D Mark II sensor. The new Leica is to be launched at Photokina 2010 in Germany.

Yes, a full frame digital M!

CR’s Take
I’ve heard about a Leica & Canon marriage before. It’s obvious Leica needs a better solution than the Kodak sensor currently in the M8.

This may be nothing more than someones wish…… and a great wish it is.

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Canon D10 King of the Swimming Pool – DPReview

DPR Compares Waterproof Cameras
As I have found out using the D10, it is the best underwater P&S on the market. The image quality is very good. I knew it would be just by looking at the camera. The lens is the most impressive of all underwater P&S’s today.

From DPReview
“If you have even glanced at the rest of this review, then the winner should come as no surprise to you at all. The D10 produced the sharpest, most detailed images of all the cameras in this group test at low ISO settings, both in and out of the water. This, combined with responsive performance and a straightforward user interface that has been proven on other cameras in the PowerShot series, means that if you were shopping for a waterproof camera mainly to use in the water, then you can stop reading right now and go order the D10.”

Read More…

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Odds & Ends

24-70 f/2.8L IS
A couple of people have reported to seeing the lens in the wild. One “witness” said the lens hood was very different.

As with most of these sightings, no pics are available.

35 f/1.8
A 35 f/1.8 is being reported again. NL has posted about it. We posted about it a while ago here and here.

T1/2000D Announcement
We were burned on this one! No T1/2000D as of yet. I have no CR3 sources piping up about such an announcement.

One person commented that perhaps Canon is preparing an announcement with a little more fanfare.

Canon merging stepper sales, production ops – Nikkei
June 30 (Reuters) – Canon Inc,  the world’s largest digital-camera maker, plans to bring sales of its semiconductor steppers under the same division that handles production in order to increase responsiveness to customer demands in a shrinking market, the Nikkei business daily reported. Read More…. (thanks peter)

For Sale *SOLD*
Just liquidating some stuff I don’t use anymore.

I have 1 set of 3 Kenko Extension Tubes for sale (Canon Mount). 12mm, 20mm and 36mm. Asking $100USD including shipping anywhere in Canada & the ConUSA. If you’re from anywhere else, email me about shipping.

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