Archive for May, 2011
Happiness coming?
I’m told there will be a shakeup in the Canon lineup by the end of 2011.
1Ds Series
We’ve talked about the amalgamation of the 1D and 1Ds line in the past, the next 1Ds may prove to make that talk a reality. I’m told that there will be no more 1D after the next 1Ds.
Does that mean the next 1Ds will do what the current 1D does? Or will the 1D Mark IV remain current until a 1Ds Mark V? I’m unsure at the moment.
It was also suggested APS-H in the EOS line is finished.
“5D” Series
I call it “series” due to the suggestion of a split in the 5D lineup.
A 5D Mark III with advanced video features and a 5D Mark III for stills?
Canon has yet to directly monetize video capabilities in DSLRs. Yes, the 5D2 is a bigtime video performer, but the camera wouldn’t cost less if it didn’t shoot video. If Canon does away with the 1D line of cameras, there will be a price hole that a video feature rich camera could fit into.
CR’s Take
All plausible and I’m sure I will hear a lot more about these ideas. It doesn’t make sense in my mind to have 2 EOS-1 bodies in the lineup, the number of these they sell compared to the 5D Mark II is minuscule.
I wonder about technology though, can you offer a 9fps+ capability in a 30+mp camera? There’s lots of technical people that know better than I do.
Splitting the “5″ series camera for stills and video has been asked for by a lot of still photographers who don’t care about video. You won’t see a 5D Mark III still camera with basic video features costing less than the current 5D Mark II, but a 5D Mark III with advanced video features will surely attract a lot of buyers even if it’s at a premium.
I’m willing to wager Canon could sell a lot more 5D Mark III “video editions” than 1D Mark Vs.
cr
Contest Extended
I have extended the contest until Thursday, June 2 at 11:59PM EST.
I am enjoying the photo submissions too much to end the contest now. I may add some secret prizes to the pool as well.
Blue Crane Digital Giveaway
The fine folks at Blue Crane Digital have given us some DVD’s to giveaway in a little contest. If you didn’t win the last time, here’s your chance to redeem yourself.
I have the following videos to give away.
How do I win one of these DVD’s?
It’s quite easy, all that is required is photography!
- Post your favourite image on this thread in the forums. No theme, it’s a free for all. Please make the image no wider than 800px.
- Under your image, let me know which DVD you’d like to win.
- I’ll run the contest until Monday, May 30, 2011 at noon GMT -5
Extra information
- The videos are NTSC only, so be sure you can play them if you’re in a SECAM or PAL part of the planet.
- If you’re new to the forum and do not get a forum activation email, it happens with some ISPs. Your account will automatically be activated in 24 hours.
cr
Changes in this firmware
Firmware Version 1.1.0 incorporates the following improvements and fixes:
- Improves writing/reading speeds when using UDMA 7-compatible CF cards.
- Fixes a phenomenon where the ability to shoot movies may be stopped under the following conditions:
- When using high-capacity (32 GB or greater) CF cards with little available space remaining and the user attempts to start shooting movies; or
- When the camera’s battery is removed and reinserted into the camera and the user immediately attempts to start shooting movies.
- Corrects misspellings in the menu screens displayed in Arabic and Portuguese languages (applies to models outside of the the Japanese market only).
Firmware Version 1.1.0 is for cameras with firmware up to Version 1.0.8. If the camera’s firmware is already Version 1.1.0, it is not necessary to update the firmware.
Check the firmware section on the Canon USA Site: Canon USA
thanks Steve
cr
B&H Drops Prices on Select Lenses
The downward trend of lens pricing may be beginning again. B&H announced small price drops today.
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM Telephoto Zoom Lens
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/680103-USA/Canon_2751B002_EF_70_200mm_f_2_8L_IS.html original price 2499.00 current $2,449.00
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/647011-USA/Canon_3554B002_EF_100mm_f_2_8L_Macro.html original price 1049.00 current $999.00
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM Autofocus Lens
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/423691-USA/Canon_1056B002AA_EF_85mm_f_1_2L_II.html original price 2149.00 current $2,099.00
Canon Telephoto EF 135mm f/2.0L USM Autofocus Lens
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/112539-USA/Canon_2520A004_Telephoto_EF_135mm_f_2_0L.html original price 1079.00 current $1,049.00
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM Telephoto Lens
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/732106-USA/Canon_4426B002_EF_70_300mm_f_4_5_6L_IS.html original price $1579.00 current $1,519.00
Canon Super Wide Angle EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM Autofocus Lens
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/519474-USA/Canon_2045B002_Super_Wide_Angle_EF.html original price 2269.00 current 2,249.00
Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Zoom Lens
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/425812-USA/Canon_1242B002AA_EF_S_17_55mm_f_2_8_IS.html original price 1159.00 current $1,120.00
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM Lens
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/457678-USA/Canon_1258B002AA_EF_70_200mm_f_4L_IS.html original price 1329.00 current $1,281.00
Firmware 2.0.9 for 5D Mark II
Firmware Version 2.0.9 incorporates the following improvements and fixes.
1. Improves writing/reading speeds when using UDMA 7-compatible CF cards.
2. Fixes a phenomenon where the IS function will not work when custom function C.Fn III-2 is set to [5: IS start] and the lens attached does not have an AF stop button. This is because custom function C.Fn III-2 allows users to assign IS start to the AF stop button on the lens
3. Corrects misspellings in the menu screens displayed in Arabic, Portuguese, Spanish, and Thai languages.
Download Here
thanks Qing
cr
1Ds Mark IV before 5D Mark III?
We’re told August will be a major announcement month. The 1Ds Mark III replacement and 3 lenses will be announced. No detail into what lenses.
5D Mark III to follow soon after according to a few folks.
It probably won’t be until July when we started getting solid stuff with specs and a clearer picture of what’s coming down the immediate pipeline.
7D replacement?
Not until well into 2012 at the earliest. You can buy it, it’s a great camera.
cr
Updated – May 25, 2011 @ 9:00PM EST
Canon added dates of December 2011 for the 500 f/4L IS II and 600 f/4L IS II.
thanks Paolo
Update to sales start for EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM, EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM, EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM, EF 500mm f/4L IS II USM and EF 600mm f/4L IS II USM lenses
London, UK, 25th May 2011 – Following the announcement of delays to the sales start to the following lenses : EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM, EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM, EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM, EF 500mm f/4L IS II USM and EF 600mm f/4L IS II USM, Canon can now provide an update on the planned start dates for these lenses:
- EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM Late August, 2011
- EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM Late August, 2011
- EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM Late July, 2011
- EF 500mm f/4L IS II USM December 2011*
- EF 600mm f/4L IS II USM December 2011*
Canon would like to apologise to any customers who have been inconvenienced by these delays.
*Any sales start dates will be communicated as soon as they become available.
[source] thanks Eyal
cr
EF 35 f/1.4L II
Canon files patent for EF 35 f/1.4L II
- Patent Publication No. US 7,944,625
- Published 2011.5.17
- Filled 2009.8.5
Specifications
- Focal Distance: 34.59
- Fno: 1.45
- Half angle of view: 32.02
- Image Height: 21.64
- Lens Length (mm): 126.93
- Back Focus (mm): 37.98
This is definitely a lens the Canon world wants to see. How do you improve a classic? I’m sure they’ll find a way.
thanks George
cr
Canon EF 35 f/1.4L $1469.00 at B&H
EF 50 f/1.4
Canon patent for EF 50 f/1.4 USM
- Patent Publication No. 2011-70032
- Published 2011.4.7
- Filled 2009.9.25
Specifications
- Focal Distance: 51.70
- Fno: 1.30
- Half angle of view: 22.79
- Image Height: 21.64
- Lens Length (mm): 98
- Back Focus (mm): 37.5
- Aspherical: 2
The current 50 f/1.4 , while a bargain, is definitely due for a replacement.
cr
Canon EF 50 f/1.4 $449 at B&H
EF 300 f/4L IS II
Canon patent for EF 300 f/4L IS II
- Patent Publication No. 2011-70032
- Published 2011.4.7
- Filled 2009.9.25
Specifications
- Focal Distance: 294
- Fno: 4.14
- Half angle of view:4.08
- Image Height: 21.64
- Lens Length (mm): 225
- Back Focus (mm): 83.12
- Aspherical: 1
Needed? Not really. However the 300 f/4L IS is a great performer and a decent seller for Canon. Adding updated IS to the lens would make most buyers very happy. Not sure it would be upgrade worthy.
cr
Canon EF 300 f/4L IS $1399 at B&H
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