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Coming?
Received a few emails over the last day or two that Canon would be announcing a new lens or two at the end of November. One lens will surely be the 70-200 f/2.8L IS II.
I called Canon Canada who is out of stock on them and they have no ETA.
I’m looking into info from Canon USA.
This is a CR1 rumor for the moment. We’ve never been super successful in getting lenses right, but we’re getting better after the 7D launch.
cr
From Planet5D
“Shane Hurlbut has a new video posted on his website with a little contest going on behind it, you’ve got to discover which parts of the video were done with the Canon EOS 5D Mark II and which were done with a Sony 950 and an Arri 235 (yes, a film camera!).
I’ve seen plenty of comments/blogs/forums where someone is saying it is difficult to combine the different formats or the Canon EOS 5D Mark II isn’t made to do big screen movies etc. Well folks, Shane is just doing it. You should see the excitement he showed at the Collision Conference 2 months ago during his keynote presentation (actually, I think we might be able to share some of that – keep watching this space).
He is just so excited about the new options he and his team have to produce beautiful moving images. Read more about Shane and what his team are doing over on Shane’s blog!”
See Planet5D: http://blog.planet5d.com/2009/10/…….
I did very poorly at this.
cr
…. about $45mil less than Canon Rumors
Oct. 23 (Bloomberg) — Canon Inc. may report an operating profit of approximately 60 billion yen ($657 million) in the quarter ended in September, a 30 percent increase from the previous quarter, Nikkei English News reported, without saying where it obtained the information.
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=newsarchive&sid=a.iGc4LSubn4
cr
EMail Translation
This issue pertains to burst mode.
It is said that a part of an image, shot prior to the one after may appear as an afterimage (like it has been burned in) on the following shot. It is most unlikely that you will notice this effect in a normal jpeg but it is said that it may become apparent when you adjust the exposure, contrast, etc in post.
Google Translation: http://cweb.canon.jp/e-support/products/eos-d/eos7d-firmware.html
There should be word from Canon USA soon.
thanks Clark
Out of the office today
I won’t be around today, I’m off to have some fun with some mates. Some little band named Metallica has rolled into town and invited CR Guy to come see them(for a large fee).
I obliged.
cr
When?
The 1Ds Mark IV is probable for Photokina 2010 at the present. I have also heard springtime.
Specs
32mp Full Frame (I have also heard 38mp)
Dual DIGIC IV (no one is making a peep about DIGIC V)
New Video Features (Natural evolution)
ISO Range 100-6400 (no word on boost)
5fps
Same AF System as 1D4
Same body as 1D4
Nothing extraordinary here. Although, the sensor spec of 32mp comes from a pretty reliable source.
cr
Joy
I’ve been sent this a couple hundred times, so I guess I should post it. :)
http://www.usa.canon.com/app/pdf/Promotions/rebate_eosselect_102209.pdf
Canon USA has the fall rebate program rolling since the 22nd of October.
cr
More Sample Shots!
A cr fan sent me a link to his flikr site with ISO samples from the 1D Mark IV.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/slvrscoobie/sets/72157622649772276/
We think ISO 65535 is actually H3 (ISO 102,400)
thanks Bruce
I only kept one
I only downloaded one sample image that I’ve seen on the web from the 1D Mark IV.
I’m not sure if it’s irresponsible for me to post it after Canon ran around the web having them taken down, however… I never grew up… so here it is.
(This is nothing new, you may have seen it already. If you find any others, point me in their direction)
ISO 102,400 - 1D Mark IV - Click for Full Size
disclaimer: I’m using this without the permission of the person that took it. If you want it taken down, let me know.
cr
Preliminary!
Tough crowd!
Canon is not letting anyone do anything with the camera. Samples and everything are being pulled down all over the web.
Part of why I posted this is because of this iron fist Canon has on testers. If the camera turns out trouble free, then we’ll all be happy.
Keep checking back to his site to see the indepth review of the camera. I was just pointing out a guy that has done some good write ups in the past and is a good contributor to Canon Rumors.
Even Mr. Laforet isn’t allowed to release much.
First Impressions
A new preview/review is up for the 1D Mark IV. This is very preliminary. I’m sure the final review will be coming closer to the time of release.
http://canonfieldreviews.com/canon-1d-markiv/
Thanks Ole
cr
Harder to judge than I thought
It honestly took solid debate with about 15 people to come up with a top 5. It was hard, I wish I had 5-6 bags to give away. Alas, there can only be one winner.
Read more to view the winning entries.
Vincent Laforet’s forbidden short!
You can check out the latest short film piece by Vincent Laforet from a Canon camera. This is the 1D Mark IV in action.
Yes, if you have this camera this is what your films will look like. (update: this sentence was a bit of sarcasm folks)
Vincent Laforet: http://blog.vincentlaforet.com/
cr
Thanks to everyone that participated. I appreciate it.
I’ll select the winners tonight.
cr
From DPI
You can see a new preview of the 1D Mark IV. They have some 100% crop samples at various ISO ranges. I’m still waiting for some real photography samples from the camera at 6400 and up.
http://dpinterface.com/camera-reviews/canon-eos-1d-mark-iv-preview/
http://dpinterface.com/review-galleries/canon-eos-1d-mark-iv-preview-gallery/
ISO 12,800 looks grand to me. As most of you know though, I’m far less critical about noise than some. :)
cr
London, 20 October 2009 – Canon today announces that it is currently developing a firmware update to the EOS 5D Mark II to enable the recording of high definition 1080p video at 24 and 25fps. The decision to develop new firmware to support these features has been taken following feedback received from cinematographers and photographers.
Read all about it at Planet5D: http://blog.planet5d.com/…..
cr
INTRODUCING THE ULTIMATE MULTIMEDIA IMAGING SOLUTION: THE NEW CANON EOS-1D MARK IV DIGITAL SLR CAMERA
The EOS-1D Mark IV Features a Completely Redesigned 45-Point Autofocus System, Fast 10 fps Continuous Shooting, 16-Megapixel Resolution, Outstanding ISO Sensitivity, and Full HD Video Recording at Selectable Frame Rates
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., October 20, 2009 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, is proud to introduce the next evolution in the EOS 1D series of cameras: the Canon EOS-1D Mark IV Digital SLR camera. The EOS-1D Mark IV is a high-speed multimedia performance monster with a 16-megapixel Canon CMOS sensor, Dual DIGIC 4 Imaging Processors, and 14-bit A/D data conversion, all at 10 frames-per-second (fps), with the widest ISO range Canon has produced to date. This new camera also features 1080p Full High-Definition video capture at selectable frame rates packaged in Canon’s most rugged and durable professional camera body.
The crowning achievement of Canon’s 1D Mark IV Digital SLR is its new autofocus system that starts with 45 AF points including 39 high-precision cross-type focusing points capable of tracking fast moving athletes or wildlife accurately at speeds up to 10 frames per second. With greater subject detection capability than ever before plus a newly redesigned AI Servo II AF predictive focusing algorithm, the Canon EOS-1D Mark IV camera sets new standards for autofocus performance among professional digital SLRs. Whether shooting for the six o’clock news or the front page, the EOS-1D Mark IV Digital SLR is the quintessential camera to freeze fast-moving action with high-speed stills or capture stunning HD video with dynamic color and image quality. To accompany the new EOS-1D Mark IV Digital SLR camera, Canon is also announcing a new accessory, the WFT-E2 II A wireless file transmitter providing photographers with a wide range of professional digital connectivity options.