Canon Rumors

Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 VC [CR3]

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.

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EOS 7D Press Release

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.

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

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?

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A New Sigma 70-300 OS Lens?

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.

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7D & 100 Macro Pictures

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.

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Odds & Ends *UPDATED*

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

SX120 IS Best Buy

SX20 IS Best Buy

thanks Mike

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7D & Lens Pictures [CR3]

7D Poster?

15-85 f/3.5-5.6 IS USM & 18-135 f/3.5-5.6 IS

15-85 f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

15-85 MTF Chart

18-135 f/3.5-5.6 IS

18-135 MTF Chart

I guess we can call these lenses CR3 now.

Forum: http://www.canonrumorsforum.com/index.php?topic=130.0

thanks to my sources!

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*UPDATED* Upcoming Releases [CR3]

Updated Lens Info [CR2]
I’m still waiting on CR3 confirmation, so these are one step lower at CR2.

18-135 3.5-5.6 IS
15-85 f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

The macro still holds true.

No 70-200 f/2.8L IS update according to this source.

Good as Gold

"I'm Faster Than You"

This is from one of my Asian sources, thanks for the info.

I don’t have EXACT specs, but I do have some features.

Canon EOS 7D
- Dual DIGIC 4
- Built in Flash Master (Goodbye ST-E2)
- Full HD Video
- APS-C (1.6 Crop)
- Non Articulating LCD

3 New Lenses
- An L Macro will be released with the new Hybrid System
- One other is a non-L lens
- The third is a bit of a mystery still

Underwater Video Camera
- We can expect a waterproof camcorder from Canon as well.

Related Post
The 7D rumor started way back in January. The specs are off, but the concept of the camera has been correct.

I’m promised more to come.

Forum: http://www.canonrumorsforum.com/index.php?topic=103.0

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A Roadmap: Odds & Ends [CR1-CR2]

From Facebook, E-Mail & [NL]
Received some information that’s new and matches some recent NL information.

More of the same stuff really.

7D Design Goals

The Lord of Darkness

- Speed (Apparently this may have the highest FPS of any DSLR ever)
- Dual Processors and Card Slots
- HD Video
- Articulating Screen
- Pro Style AF System
- Much Better LiveView Autofocus
- Noise Control
- Increased Dynamic Range

Rebel T1
This should be released alongside the 7D next week. Basically an XSi with a movie mode (720p tops).

60D & 1D4
The 60D will be moved back to a 18 month product cycle and will be released with a 1D4 upgrade in February. The winter Olympics aren’t as big of a deal as the World Cup is. If it was the summer games, different story. There’s no rush to get a 1D4 to the market.

60D may see a megapixel decrease. There will be new emphasis on image quality, noise control and dynamic range.

70-200 f/2.8L IS II
The perfect mate to a new speed demon camera. I’m told to expect it. I don’t have CR3 information on it yet.

As I said, this is more of the same information told in a different way from the last few weeks.

Big White Lenses
I’m also told to expect 2 of the big white lenses to get a redo along with the 1D Mark IV/4. The 500 and 600 are deemed the most likely by at least a couple of sources.

L Primes
I haven’t received any confirmation that the 135L is indeed being replaced. Most of my information I have about L prime updates dates back a fair ways. The 35L II to appear alongside a new 1Ds Mark IV? That’s still all we have at the moment.

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1D Mark IV in 2010? [CR2]

From Northlight
One of Northlight’s regular sources is claiming Canon will not announce a new 1D until the new year. That would put the camera on a 3 year product cycle. That would be the same as the 1Ds and 5D. Their source was involved in testing the camera.

Initial reports to us said the same thing some time ago.

From: http://www.northlight-images.co.uk/….

Forum Link: http://www.canonrumorsforum.com/index.php/topic,98.0.html

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Announcements: September 1, 2009

Confirmed
A press conference will take place at 9:00AM CET on September 1, 2009 in Stockholm, Sweden.

From Kamera & Bild: http://translate.google.com/translate?…..

thanks to everyone that sent this in

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Macro Lenses & More [CR1]

Two Coming? (New Source)
Another source has come forward and said Canon will be bringing two macro lenses to us this fall.

The popular 100mm f/2.8 Macro will receive an IS upgrade. The 180 Macro focal length will be changed to 200mm.

The general consensus among most sources is the 70-200 f/2.8L IS will also receive an upgrade.

The other rumored lenses up for replacement are the 35L and 135L. I haven’t received any information about either at this time. I can’t see Canon launching 5 lenses at one time. The original rumor about the 35L is that it will appear with a 1Ds update. I still think that’s a strong possibility.

The new Canon Hybrid IS system will definitely be on display this month, so the primes may just have to wait.

Forum Link: http://www.canonrumorsforum.com/index.php/topic,95.0.html

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It’s time
With the help of CR regular Cody, we have launched the official Canon Rumors forums.

http://www.canonrumorsforum.com

Why a forum?
The comment threads on the site are getting far too deep and becoming difficult to read.

Beta Test
This is a BETA test. If you notice any bugs or issues let me know. The Facebook community helped during the last few days.

The forums are on a separate server from the web site, so I’ve built in some redundancy in case of issue. I’ll be working posts into the forums, so hopefully most of the comments will move over to the boards!

Have fun!

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7D & Announcements [CR1]

Canon EOS 7D (New Source)

Canon EOS 7D?

This is the gist of a message I received about the upcoming SLR announcements.

Announcement of at least 1 DSLR on September 1st/2nd (Depends on planet location).

Specs were sketchy at best, but the following information was given.

- First Prosumer dSLR with Dual DIGIC processors from Canon.
- First Prosumer dSLR with dual card slots from Canon.
- Camera will NOT be full frame, but no crop given.
- Video features will best the 5D Mark II.
- Better AF as compared to the 50D & 5D Mark II.
- Noise Control is better than 50D and arguably better than the 5D Mark II.
- Very similar pixel density to the 5D Mark II.

New 1D
A new 1D will not be announced with the above camera.

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