CR’s Take There will be no DSLR announcement on November 3, 2011. This is a video only announcement. However, there could be “EF” and “EOS” branding involved.
I was told Vincent Laforet has been shooting promo material with the new camera in the Los Angeles area. However, he was NOT shooting with a DSLR.
From Zeiss Through the special optical design and the targeted selection of optical glass, chromatic aberrations are virtually eliminated on the Distagon T* 2/25. The effective correction of distortion and field curvature is attributable to the inclusion of two aspheric lens surfaces. The floating elements design ensures high quality across the entire image field. The Distagon T* 2/25 is practically distortion-free.
With outstanding image quality even at maximum aperture, the Distagon T* 2/25 proves particularly advantageous in indoor photography without the use of a tripod – even in difficult lighting conditions. With this lens, you can take wide-angle shots which look natural and dynamic at the same time, thanks to the large angle of view. Whatever the application, this lens goes beyond the bounds of creativity.
Technical Specifications
Focal length: 25 mm
Aperture range: f/2.0 – f/22
Focusing range: 0.25 m – infinity
Number of elements/groups: 11/10
Angular field, diag./horiz./vert: 81°/71°/51°
Coverage at close range: 219 x 144 mm
Filter thread M 67 x 0,75
Dimensions (with caps): ø 71 – 73 mm, length 95 – 98 mm
New Speedlites? I get a lot of questions about new Speedlites. Especially the 580EX II.
The latest bits of information I have received have said the new flagship flash has been in development for some time and various prototypes exist. There were some issues with earlier prototypes and some redesign was needed.
Another bit of information suggested both the 430 and 580 would be updated at the same time. They may also get new model numbers beyond a version III. A new 580 prototype is said to have a higher guide number, so the model number would reflect that if chosen for production.
No word on whether or not a video light would be built into either like the 320EX.
I would only expect a flagship Speedlite announcement with or around the announcement of a higher end body.
Canon showcasing the new goodies Tech Radar makes the rounds with Canon’s new Pixma Pro-1 and EOS 1D X.
Pixma Pro-1 We said the build quality was going to be better, and that may have been an understatement. The new Pro-1 weighs a staggering 27kg.
I am probably going to buy one for the massive reduction in print time compared to the Pixma 9500 Mark II.
Said of the Pixma Pro-1
We are told that there could still be changes, but the results from the Pixma Pro-1 are very impressive. Colours are faithfully reproduced and there’s a rich range of tones and the contrast is just right.
We were particularly impressed with the results on glossy paper, which is traditionally a problem area with pigment inks. The Chroma Optimizer appears to do its job well and prints have even glossiness with no bronzing that we could see.
EOS 1D X Tech Radar has also written up a 3 page hands-on preview of the new 1D X.
Said of the 1D X Autofocus
Our time with the EOS-1DX indicates that the normal phase detection AF system is capable of locking onto subjects very quickly even in very low light. Switch to live view or video mode, however and the contrast detection system is predictably slower and more hesitant – not much new to report there then.
Floods in Thailand affect production The floods in Thailand have affected Canon’s manufacturing and have lead to a closure of an ink jet printer factory in the country.
Both Sony and Nikon have faired far worse, Sony has delayed announcements due to the flooding and Nikon has had a major factory closed for 3 weeks.
Lenses coming soon? Received some information today that pointed to possible lens announcements in January, possibly on the 3rd.
This is plausible, because CES/PMA starts on January 10, 2012. This would also go in line with the staggered lens/body announcements we’ve seen in the past with pro bodies. The 1D Mark IV was announced in October, and the EF 70-200 f/2.8L IS II came at the beginning of the following January.
Lenses mentioned were the EF 200-400 f/4L IS 1.4x, 24-70 f/2.8L II and 35 f/1.4L II.
A few other pieces of information have said Canon will be updating a lot of current lenses in the next 24 months, I’d rank this as pretty tentative for the moment. Lenses are always difficult to predict and I’m not sure we really know the whole story about Canon’s production abilities in Japan.
Introduction I have yet to meet a single person that has purchased the “right” backpack for their needs the first time. I’m not saying that person isn’t out there, I just haven’t met him or her. I went through 3 different backpacks before I discovered Gura Gear.
This preview and future review will hopefully help at least a couple of people not fill their closet with camera backpacks like I did.
Gura Gear introduces the Kiboko 22L Having bought and loved the original Kiboko 30L for my personal needs, I went out and bought a bunch more of them for my lens rental business. It just seemed like the perfect backback to carry large lenses and lots of other goodies on airplanes and into the field. I loved it so much we gave one away in a previous contest.
I had talked to Andy Biggs, the founder of Gura Gear a few times about the Kiboko 30L, and he let me know a year or so ago that new bags would be coming down the pipeline. Recently they have introduced the Chobe 19L-24L (which we’re giving away in the photo contest) and a week or two ago, the Kiboko 22L. This is smaller backpack sibling of the original.
Gura Gear was kind enough to send me a Kiboko 22L to preview, review and enjoy. This is the first article about the full line of Kiboko bags, this is a preview review just to give you an idea of what the bag is capable of carrying and initial impressions. I will go more indepth in the coming weeks. I will also be doing a preview and review of the new Chobe 19L-24L and I’ll end it off with the best travel backpack I have ever used, the original Kiboko.
Marketing Stuff from Gura Gear The Kiboko 22L+ was designed from the blueprints that our customers provided over the last couple of years while working out on Safari, touring southeast Asia, or simply shooting at home. Much like its more mature sibling, the Kiboko 22L+ is lightweight and durable, but this bag has a thing or two to teach big brother; like how to carry up to a 15″ laptop computer. Sized to fit the most stringent of international carry on requirements without sacrificing carrying capacity; this gem can carry up to a 500mm f4.0 lens in style. The Kiboko 22L+ was made to travel with a beefed up harness system that features memory-foam shoulder straps, a vented and padded back panel, a removable waistbelt and shoulder straps that can tuck away when not needed.
Gura Gear Kiboko 22L | Showing that the Canon EF 500 f/4L IS fits inside
Initial Impressions My personal preference with a backpack is the ability to be filled with a wide range of things. Some days I have no idea what I am going out to shoot, so I bring an array of camera bodies and lenses. I need to be able to carry a big supertelephoto, a medium telephoto zoom, a wide angle, a couple of camera bodies and accessories. I also need a place to stick a tripod. Most bag manufacturers haven’t figured out to do this effectively. Gura Gear was the first company that provided a solution that fit me.
I also needed bag that I could carry onto an airplane without much trouble. The original Kiboko 30L allowed me to do this, the 22L will be even less conspicuous when boarding domestic and international flights.
The bag is without a doubt made to the highest standards in materials and build quality. The main material on the outside is a durable sail cloth material, this keeps the bag super light as well. All the stitching, zippers, shoulder harness and handles feel and look like they will never separate from the bag.
What can fit inside? Below is an image of what I was able to stuff into the Kiboko 22L without any trouble at all.
All this will fit comfortably inside the Kiboko 22L
Gear List
Canon EOS 1D Mark IV
Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Canon EF 16-35 f/2.8L II
Canon EF 70-300 f/4-5.6L IS
Canon EF 500 f/4L IS
Canon 580EX II (Not in picture)
Canon 1.4 & 2.0 TC
Gitzo 3541LS
Wimberley Type 2 Gimbal
Macbook Air 11.6″
Various other accessories
Laptop? As you may have noticed, the Kiboko 22L features a laptop area that the original Kiboko does not. It can fit up to a 15″ laptop. I use a MacBook Air, so it fit perfectly.
Review Coming Soon I will continue to use the bag on a daily basis and will do a full review down the road. I don’t believe you can adequately review a bag in a day or two.
Technical Specifications
Customer driven design
Carries up to 15″ laptop
Fits most DSLR bodies
Will accomodate up to 500mm f4.0
Unique butterfly-style opening
Made from high-tech, durable sail cloth material
Comfortable, fully-functional harness
Removable waist belt
International airline carry-on compliant
Removable rain cover
Exterior Dimensions: 14x18x9 inches (35.6 x 45.7 x 22.9 cm); 22 Liters useable
From Engadget The folks of Engadget have written a little first “hands-on” of the new Canon EOS-1D X.
The biggest question is how the noise is at ISO 25,600 and 51,200. Shockingly there is some noise, how much? Who knows.
We did take a look at a printed shot at the top native ISO of 51,200, which looked quite crisp and clean, though there was a noticeable jump in noise from an identical frame shot at ISO 25,600. We did notice an element of noise with a grid-like pattern in the higher-sensitivity version, which isn’t ideal, but the sample we saw had been shot with a pre-production model….
Lens Genealogy Ever wondered how a lens is designed, where it comes from or why things are done the way they are? This new article from Lensrentals.com’s Roger Cicala may answer some of those questions.
It’s a great article and well worth the read, just have some time for it.
I knew that today’s lenses are all designed using computer programs, but I was surprised to find new lenses aren’t designed from scratch. Designers start with an existing lens design and modify it. Of course, a lens designer doesn’t say “this lens really sucks, let’s use it as our starting point”. They start with a good design and try to improve it.
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