New ones coming
Future “big white lenses” are going to have a restyled lens hood mechanism. The big knob approach is going to be replaced for something much better. Canon has been researching lens hood protection of the lens for a long while now.
The updated super telephotos will get a styling, coating and IS update.
On the agenda to be updated? (From past reports)
200 f/2L IS NO
300 f/2.8L IS YES
400 f/2.8L IS YES
500 f/4L IS YES
600 f/4L IS YES
800 f/5.6L IS NO
The new hood design could appear in the 200 & 800 as a standalone update for those lenses.
cr
Launched Quietly
Nikon has launched a new 300 f/2.8. They also launched a new 2x TC alongside it.
These companies seem to be launching stuff when it’s ready, instead of on a set schedule. That’s good for us!
Read More: http://nikonrumors.com/…..
cr
Site Issue
The site issue some people experienced should be remedied now. If it still persists, clear your cache and relaunch your browser.
For those on Wave
There is a Canon Rumors Wave starting up. I’m a newbie at it, but maybe it can evolve into something cool.
Search: title:Canon Rumors with:public
cr
New lenses in the wild
I’m told that a certain TV station will be using the 14-24 f/2.8L, 24-70 f/2.8L IS & 70-200 f/2.8L IS II for upcoming productions.
The lenses are planned for a 2010 release.
CR’s Take
There is going to be a lot of rumors piling up in regards to lenses over the next little while. Pay close attention to the CR ratings. Hopefully we get some CR2+ stuff soon.
cr
First the english, than the Dutch (Google Translated)
Dear press relations.
We would like to alert you advance on the following dates:
Tuesday, January 5 we organize a small press event at the new year toast and a number of new product introductions.
We understand that some journalists then will be at CES, but this is not the big Canon launch event, which follows a few weeks later.
Exact location and times will follow asap, but get out of nearby Haarlem, between 14-17 hours.
Please let me know by email who is already planning to come.
On Monday 11, Wednesday 13 and Friday, January 15, 2010, the Tech Repair / Canon Pro-days take place in Bergen op Zoom. Professional photographers are given the opportunity to make their Canon equipment cleaning and minor repairs to make to run. This service is free for photographers and Canon gives the opportunity to demonstrate new products such as the Mark IV, printers and PIXMA PRO Wide Format. It is also a good opportunity to meet with the new Repair Repair Center Tech.
Press is also welcome to come here. More information: http://www.digitalproservice.nl
Many have success here the last few weeks of this year and for whom I speak not already happy holidays.
Original Dutch
Geachte persrelatie.
Graag willen wij je alvast attent maken op de volgende data:
Dinsdag 5 januari organiseren wij een klein persevent om op het nieuwe jaar te toosten en ook een aantal nieuwe producten te introduceren.
Wij begrijpen dat een aantal journalisten dan op de CES zal zijn, maar dit is nog niet het grote Canon launch event, dat volgt een paar weken later.
Exacte locatie en tijden volgen zsm, maar ga uit van omgeving Haarlem, tussen 14-17 uur.
Graag hoor ik alvast per email wie er van plan is te komen.
Op maandag 11, woensdag 13 en vrijdag 15 januari 2010 zullen de Techrepair/Canon Pro-dagen plaatsvinden in Bergen op Zoom. Professionele fotografen worden in de gelegenheid gesteld om hun Canon apparatuur schoon te laten maken en kleine reparaties uit te laten voeren. Deze service is voor de fotografen kosteloos en geeft Canon de gelegenheid nieuwe producten te tonen zoals de Mark IV, PIXMA PRO-printers en Wide Format. Tevens is het een goede gelegenheid om kennis te maken met het nieuwe reparatiecentrum Techrepair.
Ook pers is van harte welkom even langs te komen. Meer informatie: http://www.digitalproservice.nl
Veel succes nog even de laatste paar weekjes van dit jaar en voor wie ik niet meer spreek alvast fijne feestdagen
If you can translate this better, do so in the comments. :)
CES Runs from January 7, 2010 to January 10, 2010.
Thanks anon
cr
Lots of patents, how many are real products?
Patent Number: 20090180199
EF 35-70 f/2.8 IS
EF 28-70 f/2.8 IS
I posted this a few days ago and removed it because I didn’t really understand it.
Patent Number: 20090201585
EF 600 f/4 DO
EF 70-300 f/4.5-5.6
EF 28-35 f/1.6-2.1
Patent Number: 20090284847
EF 14 f/2.8
EF 24 f/2.8
EF 300 f/4 IS
EF 400 f/2.8 IS
As always with patents, I really don’t speak their language and a lot can be lost in the translation. I’ll keep this posted and let you folks dissect them.
thanks [NL]
cr
The Review
Here’s a head to head review of Nikon’s D5000 & Canon’s T1i.
Conclusion snippet
“This finds us in a familiar spot. The best camera of the two is really a camera that combines the features we like of both. Another “it depends,” but we find ourselves leaning towards the Nikon D5000 for a few reasons……..”
Read More: http://www.h2hreviews.com/….
thanks H2H
cr
Replacement of the SX1 IS
Received an email saying Canon would be replacing the SX1 IS with a completely different camera. The camera would be modeled around the G11 and use a CMOS based sensor. The “GX1″ would also shoot 1080p video with various frame rates. All other features would be on par with the G11.
No word on whether noise would take a step back or not.
The camera would be a niche market product and carry the appropriate price tag (a big one).
Announcement near the end of January or early February.
cr
Screenshot Image
This image is actually from the 1D Mark IV. So does that cast some doubt on 60fps @ 720p being available in the 5D Mark II firmware update?
thanks Tom
Still 2010
5D Mark II Menu System with new Firmware | photo: Planet5D
The new firmware for the 5D Mark II will not only feature 24p, but there will also be a 720p @ 60fps mode.
I neglected reporting on this because I just figured that was a given. I’ve received numerous tips on this.
Can-Do Film Festival
Philip Bloom has announced a film festival focusing on films made with Canon hybrid DSLR’s.
Read more at Planet5D: http://blog.planet5d.com/….
cr
Bring it on!
Our friend Ole Jorgen Liodden took his 7D to one of the most extreme areas of the planet and put it against the elements. The 7D appears to have won.
"Cold? This aint cold" photo: Ole Jorgen Liodden
Check out the full field report: http://canonfieldreviews.com/7d-1-weather-sealing/
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