2009 August | Canon Rumors

Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 VC [CR3]

August 31st, 2009 | 72 Comments | Posted in Third Party Lenses

Confirmed
A few people have confirmed the new Tamron lens.

It will first be available for Nikon Mount.

I’m super busy with work today, but keep sending the emails.

EOS 7D Press Release

August 31st, 2009 | 586 Comments | Posted in Canon 7D

Pardon the mess of this post, difficult to edit on an iphone :)

Be sure to click the read more.

To lead the trend of digital single-lens reflex Canon EOS 7D Release
A new generation of digital SLR cameras, EOS 7D achieved in about 18 million effective pixel high-definition, under, up to about 8 / second continuous shooting speed. And the wisdom of carrying high-speed auto-focusing system, and many other new features. EOS 7D is owned by high-performance Canon has long been dependent on a variety of core technology research and development. These high-end technology merges with each other so that the performance upgrades, functionality and ease of use reached a high degree of integration. Next, let’s side of the attention to these techniques, the side through the EOS 7D of the seven pairs of performance to explore its advantages. EOS 7D listing dates are expected by the end of September 2009.

7D Crop & Tamron 17-50 VC [CR1]

August 30th, 2009 | 267 Comments | Posted in Canon 7D, Third Party Lenses

1.45x Crop for the 7D?
I was sent an email saying that the new 7D will be APS-C, but with a 1.45x crop factor. Apparently this is the limit so that EF-S lenses still work without vignetting.

First appeared on a DPR forum posting, I couldn’t find the link.

I have no confirmed source for this one.

Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 VC
Received word that someone bumped into a Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 VC (Vibration Correction) on Adorama’s web site. It was retailing for $749. The link has been removed from Adorama’s site.

Adorama give it up early?

A New Sigma 70-300 OS Lens?

August 30th, 2009 | 32 Comments | Posted in Third Party Lenses

Sigma 70-300 f/4-5.6 APO OS Macro
The new Sigma lens would replaced the 70-300 f/4.5.6 APO Macro with a stabilized version.

Announcement expected this week.

http://photorumors.com/2009/08/29/new-sigma-70-300-os-lens/

85 f/1.4
The only rumor I have received about Sigma comes in the form of an 85 f/1.4 being announced. It’s an older rumor.

Tamron & Tokina
I haven’t received any information for a while about these companies.

7D & 100 Macro Pictures

August 29th, 2009 | 602 Comments | Posted in Canon 7D, Canon Lenses

Finally
Here are some pictures of the 7D and 100L IS Macro.

7D Translation
1. 18MP APSC CMOS
2. Dual DIGIC 4
3. 8 FPS (94 FINE JPEG/ 15 RAW)
4. New eight-directional double cross central AF point, total 19 cross AF points
5. ISO 100-6400 (Exp 12800)
6. 100% 1.0X magni VF with intelligent display, horizon assist
7. New iFCL metering (exposure and colour)
8. 3′ 920K Version II LCD, 160 deg viewing
9. Full HD video (w external mic input n HDMI output)
10. Live view w Face-priority AF
11. New switch for Live View/Video mode
12. Aero-dynamic body design, metallic shutter sound, 150K shutter life
13. New 24mm built-in flash, supports EOS intelligent speedlite system
14. A.L.O
15. P.I.C
16. Picture style
17. EOS Integrated Dust Removal system

7D Specs

7D & 15-85 f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

100 f/2.8L IS USM Macro Translation
1) Dual IS(tilt and shift)
2) UD glass for less diffraction
3) 9-piece round shape aperture
4) Internal Focus, ring USM and optimized algorithm achieving fast and quiet focus
5) full time manual focus

weight: 625 gram (excluding accesories)
filter size: 67 mm
size: 77.7 x 123 mm

Bonus: Free Lens Hood!
Price: A lot :)

EF 100 f/2.8L IS Macro

I’m working hard today and posted this from my iphone. These popped up on Fred Miranda’s forum apparently, I just don’t have a link handy.

thanks everyone that sent this in.

Odds & Ends UPDATED

August 28th, 2009 | 371 Comments | Posted in Canon 7D, Canon PowerShot

Pricing Update [CR2]
These are unconfirmed prices I’ve received from a few sources.

In USA: $1699 Body
In Canada: $1999 Body

I have no Europe, Asia or Pacific pricing at the moment.

thanks those who tipped on this

EOS 7D Specs

"EOS 7D"

-18mp
- dual digic 4
- 8 fps
- 19 af points
- ISO 100-6400 (L & H1 & H2)
- 63 metering zones
- 100% viewfinder
- Horizon Help Viewfinder
- 3″ VGA LCD
- FullHD Video

I still stick to the wireless flash master being built in. A few people are writing me saying it’s not in the camera. My source on the issue is top notch.

Sensor Size
The camera is almost obviously APS-C (1.6x Crop)

EF-S Lenses aren’t mounting on an APS-H body (without pulling the back off the lens). The prism on the top of the camera is too small for an APS-H viewfinder with 100% view. That is merely my opinion.

To keep this camera under $2000, I can’t see how they can make a larger sensor. Again, my opinion.

SX20 IS & SX120 IS Appear at Best Buy USA