Canon Rumors

1D Mark IV Previews

Vincent Laforet
http://blog.vincentlaforet.com/2009/10/19/lights-out-camera-action/

Rob Galbraith
http://www.robgalbraith.com/bins/multi_page.asp?cid=7-10044-10310

PDN
http://www.pdngearguide.com/gearguide/content_display/news/e3i7d72e67f57c981694a5866b4e6d19841

Samples
http://web.canon.jp/imaging/eosd/samples/eos1dm4/

1D Mark IV Preorders
USA
B&H Photo
Adorama
Amazon USA

Canada
Camera Canada

This is where I preordered mine. Official Canadian pricing isn’t available at this time. I predict $5499.

1D Mark IV has been added to price watch page. Not many stores have the camera listed yet, that should change over the next 24 hours.

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1D Mark IV Official

1D Mark IV Specs/Features

1D Mark IV Specs/Features

She’s Here
http://blog.vincentlaforet.com/

Specs
From Canon USA

1D Mark IV Videos

Videos Here: http://www.usa.canon.com/dlc/controller?act=GetArticleAct&articleID=3108&productID=349&articleTypeID=125

The site is being creamed with traffic

Forum Discussion Here: http://www.canonrumorsforum.com/index.php?topic=459.0

thanks Kurtis

thepieces is the best

*UPDATE* 1D Mark IV [CR3]

1D Mark IV?

*UPDATE* Upgraded CR Rating
I upgraded the CR rating based on finding out who the source was. He’s been right in the past.

Specs
10fps
1080P 24/30 fps
720P 60 fps
45 Point AF – 39 cross
self cleaning sensor
100% Viewfinder
16.1 APS-H MP
3″ LCD
63 zone metering

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*UPDATE* Canon EOS 1D Mark V [CR1]

CR1 Update on ISO
Native ISO 25,600 (boost to 102,400)

Full Frame? [CR1]
Another person has written in saying it will be full frame. This is the only person that has said it will be. Everyone else is saying APS-H

Cost? $4999 USD

AF Points
We’ve been told the camera will have 19 selectable AF points. The camera will most definitely have more like the 1D Mark 3. 19 Selectable may also be a mode the camera is capable of.

Latest Specs (1D Mark V seems to be the moniker now)
The camera has been under serious lock and key and I’m waiting for CR3 type stuff.

16mp APS-H
12fps
1080p @ 24/25, 30 & 60 fps
Ergonomic Changes
19 Selectable AF points

Video Oriented Accessories
Another email claims the 1Dv will have a whole host of video related accessories launched with it.

The camera will be shipping at the end of November worldwide.

Pro photographer quote to us
“This camera is  Canon taking back its spot as the king of technology in digital SLR’s”

Great quote, I’m waiting for some elaboration. :)

Tomorrow I’ll be busy I’m sure.

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Canon 70-200 f/2.8L IS II [CR1]

New Source
I’m told to expect a new 70-200 f/2.8L IS to be announced with the 1D Mark V (Skipping IV?).

Lenses have generally been very tough to track down with Canon. The only real success we’ve had was with the 7D.

The new source says to expect 1 other lens to be announced with it. Availability in the distant future.

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EOS 7D Firmware 1.0.9 Available

Firmware Version 1.0.9 incorporates the following fixes.

1. Improves AF accuracy during Live View shooting.
2. Corrects a phenomenon where in rare instances, movie images shot by the camera may exhibit abnormal colors.
3. Corrects a phenomenon that at certain timings, the shutter cannot be released when the camera’s built-in flash or an external Speedlite is used for shooting.

Firmware Version 1.0.9 is for cameras with firmware up to version 1.0.8. If the camera’s firmware is already version 1.0.9, it is not necessary to update the firmware.

For details on Firmware Version 1.0.9, please download the PDF files from the bottom of this page.

Download: http://web.canon.jp/imaging/eosd/firm-e/eos7d/firmware.html

thanks Steve

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US Rebates – Fall 2009

Apparently starting this month
Pricepoint claims to know which lenses will be getting rebates in the US. They don’t know the rebate amount however.

http://www.photoprice.ca/us-rebates/

I will point out the 70-200 f/2.8L IS is on the rebate list. This lens was pulled last minute for Canon Canada rebates.

thanks Raymond

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October 20, 2009 – 50 Years of Canon SLR.

Australia Event Invite - October 20, 2009

From Canon Australia
The event on the 20th of October in Australia is to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Canon SLR’s. I can’t think of a better way to ring in year 51 than with a new camera.

History Lesson
In case you were wondering what the first Canon SLR looked like, take a peak at my Canonflex.

http://www.canonrumors.com/2008/12/history-lesson-1959-canonflex/

thanks Paul

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7D Firmware Update [CR1]

In October
Received a link to a guy claiming Canon would be releasing a firmware update for the 7D sometime in the middle of October. Apparently the firmware addresses an issue with 720p. No word on what that issue is. There’s probably other small tweaks and fixes as well.

Read More: http://philipbloom.co.uk/2009/10/13/….

thanks Mehran

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Announcement – October 20, 2009 [CR3]

It’s coming (1D Mark 4)
It looks certain that Canon will introduce a new camera on Tuesday Oct. 20th. Most likely it will be the 1D Mk IV, with very high ISO.  Probably as high as ISO 102,400. The camera will have an APS-H (1.3x Crop) sensor.

I have no information on resolution, fps or movie options yet.

CR3?
I’d rate this CR 2.5-2.9.

Very solid source.

Other Info [CR1]
A separate email stated Canon would be sending its entire pro-staff to Vancouver for the 2010 games to promote the camera.

The same email said we can expect delivery date to follow the same timeframe as the 7D.

The last 1D?
As speculated in the past, a couple of sources think this (1D Mark 4) is the end of the 1D line from Canon. We will be seeing only one EOS-1 body in the future. Let the 3D rumors commence.

1Ds Mark 4 [CR2]
Spring time frame for the next 1Ds. It will be 32mp.

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1D Mark 4 / 1Ds Mark 4 Info [CR1]

Samy’s
I received an email saying that Samy’s has the 1D Mark 4 and 1Ds Mark 4 in their system. The person also claimed to have laid a deposit down on one of the bodies.

October 20, 2009
Received another email saying Canon was inviting Canon Pro Dealers to an event on the 20th of October. They were showing off some new product.

No info on what exactly was being shown. I also have not received any official email invites to such an event(s).

One thing to consider. Pro dealers are the only ones that can carry imagePROGRAF products.

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Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 2/28 for EF

Car Zeiss Distagon T* 2/28 ZE

OBERKOCHEN/Germany, 12.10.2009. : The breaking dawn is a special time for photo- graphers. When the early-morning sun reluctantly chases away the still-glistening dew on the trees, this delicate transition between night and day creates moments of calm and anticipation. But without a tripod at hand, these shots will only succeed with a lens that can handle intense light.

Carl Zeiss today introduces the wide-angle lens Distagon T* 2/28 ZE with EF bayonet, suitable for all analog and digital EOS camera models. With an initial aperture opening of 1:2, it is among the most light-intense of its kind in its focal length. From landscape photography at dawn to interior shots with weak lighting and close-up portraits, the Distagon T* 2/28 ZE offers photographers plenty of room for creativity when a tripod is not used. Following the recent introduction of its two ultra-wide-angle lenses, the Distagon T* 3,5/18 ZE and the T* 2,8/21, the new Distagon T* 2/28 ZE is Carl Zeiss’ first moderate wide-angle lens with EF bayonet.

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Nikon D3s Specs?

Gah! A Nikon Post!
Yes, it matters what they’re up to. I only post Nikon stuff close to an announcement.

October 14/15, 2009
Nikon will be announcing the successor to the highly successful D3 this week. I’ve received some CR3 info as has Nikon Rumors who has received a lot more :)

The D3s Specs (NR)

• Better ISO-performance (ISO 200-12800 probably)
• New 1.2 crop mode
• Bigger buffer
• Motion-Jpeg 720p (no 1080p!)
• Improved AF-ON button
• Improved multi-dial
• No 14 fps, I repeat no 14 fps

The CR3 Specs I received (NR has all the juice):

• Nikon D3s
• Oct 14/15th
• 12 mp
• ISO 102,400

At the moment no new lenses will be launched with the D3s according to Nikon Rumors.

Nikon is really upping the spec game if these rumors are true (outside of the 1080p omission).

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New Flash [CR1]

Cryptic Emails
Received some info about a new flash that will be launched in the winter.

This is what I think the email was saying.

Specs
ETTL-III
Guide Number: 205′ / 63m
18mm-250mm Metering
Weather Sealed
Faster Recycle Time
USB Port (??? not sure what that means)

No other specifics at this time.

History
“ETTL-II” was launched with the 1D Mark 2.

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