Canon Rumors

Release Dates & A Review

August 26
It appears the Kamerabild.se article may have been from 2008. This is why you should clearly date stuff.

D3X vs 1Ds Mark III
A review site I just bumped into put the 2 $$$ beasts up against each other.

http://www.h2hreviews.com/article/Head-2-Head-Review-Nikon-D3x-vs-Canon-EOS-1Ds-Mark-III.html

A Direct Quote
“With all that out of the way, here’s our comparison: the Canon 1Ds Mark III beat the Nikon D3X in most measures of image quality – detail, color accuracy, noise and dynamic range. Usually not by much, but with convincing consistency. The Nikon, however, has much better autofocus and mechanics. The D3x’s ability to focus via the Live View data stream is a significant distinction, depending on how problematic heat buildup is. The comparison of Nikon and Canon user interfaces is subjective in the end. We like Nikon’s variations in controls.”

The review is from June and I just read it today.

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1D Mark IV Specs [CR2]

Wishlist or Real?
A new spec list for the upcoming 1D appeared in my in mailbox. This is from a 50/50 source.

Specifications
16mp FF
DIGIC V (Dual)
10fps
61AF Points (Somewhere around 20 selectable)
100% ViewFinder
3″ VGA LCD (It’s mentioned OLED is a possibility, it exists in test cameras)
SD/CF Slot
1080p Movie (24p, 25p, 30p)
New Lighter Battery
Ergonomic Changes (2nd Joy Stick Type Controller)

CR’s take
That’s a lot of AF points, that’s what makes me thing it’s a wishlist. We have yet to receive a solid (with proof) spec list.

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1D Mark IV Announcement

August 25?
The French magazine Response Photo says we should expect the next 1D on the 25th of August.

More Dates
One of our better sources still has September 1st, 2009 as an SLR announcement date.

Nothing is confirmed yet.

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Canon Lens Rebates – Canada

These are sell through rebates for the dealer. Expect to see the savings at the cash register.

The rebates run from September 1, 2009 until October 31, 2009.

Buy More, Save More.. click for larger

thanks Tyler

cr

7D Specs

A spec list

18mp
8fps
19 AF Points

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/….

He said the same thing at the end of July

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New PowerShots – Canada Pricing & Availability

PowerShot G11
$599.99
End of October

PowerShot S90
$529.99
End of October

SX20 IS
$499.99
End of August

SD980 IS
$399.99
End of September

SD940 IS
$349.99
End of September

SX120 IS
$299.99
End of August

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Camera Top

This appeared in my Facebook inbox and in comments here
The top of a new Canon dSLR? You’ll notice the on/off toggle and m.fn button.

There also appears to be a popup flash cutout.

It appeared on forum based in Taiwan, I wasn’t sent that link.

The top of what?

cr

A 60D & 7D? [CR1]

From DPR

"I'm bringing a friend"

A DPR poster is making reference to a 60D being available alongside a cheaper FF 7D.

60D Specs
14.7mp (APS-C)
More AF Points
1080p Video

CR’s Take
I have never discounted that there could be TWO new prosumer SLR’s coming down the pipe. A 7D only would make very little sense spec wise. There would be no fast canon SLR other than the 50D and 1D Mark III (or IV when it’s replaced). We have heard solid rumors in favor of both cameras existing.

These 60D specs are pretty wonky, a new sensor? I think Canon could improve the current 15.1mp sensor as they did with the XTI sensor to the 40D.

From: http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/…………

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CR Site Updates

Phew
The server lived through today! The busiest ever.

With the help of my new host and a friend that does the same sort of site, I found a ton of inefficient things going on with the backend of the site and they are being rectified. They definitely contributed to the embarrassing site performance recently.

RSS FEED ADDRESS UPDATE
Of note, the RSS feed address has been updated to the following:

http://feeds.feedburner.com/canonrumors/rss

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Canon EOS 7D Specs?

From PCHome
There is a new spec list for the 7D floating around the web.

EOS 7D
12.1mp Full Frame
DIGIC IV
3″ OLED
ISO 100-25,600 (Probably a 50ISO L Setting)
3.9fps

Thanks to everyone that sent this in.

From: http://article.pchome.net/content-948640.html

cr

Real or Not? *UPDATE*

From a Korean Web Site

Canon 7D?

I can’t tell if it’s real or fake. Photoshop gurus?

From: http://www.slrclub.com/bbs/vx2.php?id=newproduct&pag…..

*UPDATE* Best Buy Info
The information we posted previously from the Best Buy inventory system has proven to be true in regards to the PowerShot line. The S90 was not an obvious model name, so the 7D’s chances of being real has gone up.

The information nailed the G11, SX20, SX120 and S90.

PowerShot Announcements Below!

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Canon G11

Canon PowerShot G11 - Image from DPReview

Specification High Lights
10mp High Sensitivity CCD
5x Zoom (28-140)
DIGIC IV
2.8″ Vari-Angle LCD
RAW
ISO3200 (Upto ISO 12,500)
$499 USD

Press Release
Canon today announces the launch of the feature packed PowerShot G11, the successor to the multi award-winning PowerShot G10 – the favourite compact of professional photographers and photoagencies the world over.

Commenting on his use of the predecessor to the PowerShot G11, the PowerShot G10, Gary Knight, acclaimed photojournalist and co-founder of the VII Photo Agency, said: “As a photojournalist who covers warzones, one of the main challenges I face is getting high quality images in hostile environments.

To achieve this I need a camera that offers great image and build quality without the bulk, and the PowerShot G series is perfect for this purpose. When shooting in areas of conflict, it’s important to have a compact camera in my bag that allows me to work discreetly but also provides the level of quality required to get the photos I need. The G Series excels in this respect, delivering great quality images from a compact body that is less intimidating than that of an SLR.”

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Canon S90

Canon S90 - Image from DPReview

Specification Highlights
10mp High Sensitivity CCD
3.75x Zoom (28-105)
Fast f/2.0-4.9 Lens
Dual Anti-Noise System
3″ LCD
ISO 3200
DIGIC IV
New Feature Lens Control Ring

Press Release
Today Canon announces the PowerShot S90 – marking the return of the Canon PowerShot S-series.   The PowerShot S90 continues the PowerShot S-series tradition with impressive, fully manual features that deliver excellent image quality and user experience, including:
Canon’s Dual Anti-Noise System with an f/2.0 wide-angle lens, a 3.0 inch, PureColor II LCD display and an intuitive new lens Control Ring.

Exceptional image quality in all conditions
The PowerShot S90 features Canon’s Dual Anti-Noise System, combining a high sensitivity 10.0 Megapixel image sensor with Canon’s enhanced DIGIC 4 image processor. Photographers can capture full resolution images – even in tricky lighting conditions – with the Dual Anti-Noise System taking maximum advantage of the available light, while substantially reducing image noise.

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Canon SD940 & SD980

Canon SD940 - Image from DPReview

Specification Highlights
SD980
12.1mp
5x Zoom (24-120)
HD Movie (720P)
DIGIC IV
3″ Touchscreen LCD
ISO3200
$329 USD

SD940
12.1mp
4x Zoom (28-112)
HD Movie (720P)
DIGIC IV
2.7″ LCD
ISO 3200
$299 USD

Today Canon announces two new Digital IXUS cameras, bringing even higher levels of style, sophistication and high-tech features to the Digital IXUS range.

Introducing firsts for Canon, the Digital IXUS 200 IS combines an impressive 24mm ultra wide-angle 5x zoom lens with a 3 inch PureColor II Touch display.  The new Digital IXUS 120 IS has the distinction of being the slimmest wide-angle Digital IXUS ever – packing in a 28mm wide-angle 4x zoom lens into a stylish body.

Digital IXUS 200 IS: Ultra wide technology you can touch
The Digital IXUS 200 IS makes it easier than ever to take breathtaking images. Featuring a 24mm ultra wide-angle 5x zoom lens with an optical Image Stabiliser (IS) the potential to capture sweeping landscapes or large groups up close is now at your fingertips.  Picture quality is assured thanks to a 12.1 Megapixel sensor and DIGIC 4 – Canon’s fast, intelligent image processor, delivering superb image quality and natural colour reproduction.

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