Canon Rumors

Under Water Group Test Updated – DPReview

Panasonic TS1 & Pentax W80 Added

DPReview has added to their underwater camera reviews. I’m glad to see the Pansonic added.

The winner? A tie between the Canon D10 and Panasonic TS1.

My Little Review:
I have used both cameras quite extensively and find them both to be great performers.

I still win.

I prefer the Canon D10 for 4 reasons:
1) Flash performance is better. The larger flash and position contribute to above average performance.
2) The Canon menu system, I’m just used to it.
3) The 33 feet depth rating. I live around some deep water and get down there sometimes.
4) It’s cheaper (before you add the accessory kit).

*Side Note: Dear Canon, why on earth do I have to pay $149 CAD to change the color of my Canon D10?

You should provide retailers with a display stand with the different colors and charge about $30 each for them. Retailers would get a margin booster and I wouldn’t have to feel I’m wasting money for colors I don’t want.

Thanks!

I prefer the Panasonic TS1 for 2 reasons:
1) The HD video. It’s very decent quality.
2) The slim design. It’s a lot more convenient than the D10. I do like the moveable wrist strap on the D10. I’d still prefer it to be slimmer though.

Read More: http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/Q209waterproofgroup/

cr

New IS Lenses? [CR1]

Now the claims start flowing
Received 3 emails in the last 10 minutes claiming to know which lenses are coming.

Canon will launch the 24-70 f/2.8L IS II and 70-200 f/2.8L IS II near the end of August.

Another Take
According to a reader, a pro sports photographer had told him to hold off on purchasing a 300 f/2.8L IS as well as the 500 f/4L IS.

I have a history dating back a fair ways stating we’d see an update to the big white lenses for the Olympics and World Cup.

I was told by an MLB photographer that Canon would be updating their big white lenses over the next “12-24 months”. That was in the fall of 2008.

Take #3
Could this confirm the new L macro rumor from a while back? An email and commenter think so.

CR’s Take
I have no info from credible sources yet, I should see some insight in the morning (EST). I need to really sleep though!

thanks for waking me Dave

cr

Canon develops Hybrid image stabilization system

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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Mail-In Upgrade Rebate – Canon USA

$50 or $100 Mail-In Upgrade Rebate for Current Registered Digital PowerShot Canon Owners to upgrade to EOS SLR – July 20, 2009 through October 5, 2009

Step into a DSLR

How the offer works:
1. This upgrade offer is for current registered owners of Canon PowerShot PRO 90 IS , PRO 1, G10, G9, G7, G6, G5, G3, G2, G1, TX1, SX1 IS, SX10 IS, SX200 IS, SX110 IS, SX100 IS, S5 IS, S3 IS, S2 IS, S1 IS, S80, S70, S60, S50, S45, S40, S30, S20, S10, D10, SD1200 IS, SD1100 IS, SD1000, SD990 IS, SD970 IS, SD960 IS, SD950 IS, SD900, SD890 IS, SD880 IS, SD870 IS, SD850IS, SD800 IS, SD790 IS, SD780 IS, SD770 IS, SD750, SD700 IS, SD630, SD600, SD550, SD500, SD450, SD430, SD400, SD300, SD200, SD110, SD100, SD40, SD30, SD20, SD10, S500, S410, S400, S330, S300, S230, S200, S110, S100, E1, A2100 IS, A2000 IS, A1100 IS, A1000 IS, A720 IS, A710 IS, A700, A650 IS, A640, A630, A620, A610, A590 IS, A580, A570IS, A560, A550, A540, A530, A520, A510, A480, A470, A460, A430, A420, A410, A400, A310, A300, A200, A100, A95, A85, A80, A75, A70, A60, A50, A40, A20, A10 cameras (“Qualified Product”) who have registered their product before July 20, 2009.
2. Purchase and register a new Canon EOS Rebel XS, Rebel XSi, Rebel T1i, 50D or 5D Mark II camera (“Qualified New Product’) at http://www.usa.canon.com anytime from July 20, 2009 through October 5, 2009. Must enter valid serial number at time of registration to qualify.
3. Completely fill out all of the information requested on this claim form.
4. Attach a COPY of your sales receipt with store name and purchase date, Qualified New Product model number and price paid, clearly legible.
5. Circle the qualifying purchase on the receipt.
6. Make copies of all required documentation for your records.
7. Mail the completed rebate claim form, original “Proof of Purchase” 12-digit UPC bar code cut from Qualified New Product box and a legible copy of your authorized dealer sales receipt as detailed above to the address below:

Mail To:
Dept. 8190377
Fall 2009 Step Up Program (PS to Rebel or AA)
P.O. Box 343140
Bartlett, TN 38184

Canon USA: http://www.usa.canon.com/app/emails/psjuly09sp2/?WT.mc_id=EM0907PS02003

Rebate Claim Form (pdf): http://www.canonrumors.com/files/MIR_upgrade_form_072009.pdf

Thanks Rick

cr

5D Shutter in Slow Motion

Fun
Here’s a vid of the 5D shutter in slow motion. Apparently shot at 2000fps using a Phantom HD.

From DSLRINFO Twitter

cr

*UPDATED* 70-200 f/2.8L IS Discontinuation Confirmed?

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.
__________________
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

cr

It’s nice when it’s not Canon

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*

cr

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

cr