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Another 35mm?
An email not in english came in talking about a slower 35mm that would be launched in the near future.
The lens would be a 35mm f/1.8 with a lower build quality than an “L” lens. However, I am unsure from the communication whether or not the lens would be an EF or EF-S mount.
CRs Take
There has been a recent issue of 35 f/2 stock, however a lot of that can potentially be attributed to manufacturing challenges in Asia.
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Canon PowerShot Gx
So is the next Power “G” series camera going to be departure? From the purported spec list below, that seems to be the case. There was non mention when a “G” replacement would be announced.
This will not be a mirrorless camera, but a high end fixed lens PowerShot. The departure has been hinted at previously.
CRs Take
I don’t doubt they’d sell a boatload of higher end, higher IQ PowerShot cameras. There are lots of people that desire a on camera solution with great IQ. The source is new, so I’d get the salt shaker out.
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Lens Giveaway Contest!
Thanks to everyone that entered the contest. The amount of entries exceeded all expectations. Combing through them all has proven to be one of the most daunting things I have done here at Canon Rumors. Congratulations to everyone who entered. Good luck to all the finalists!
The first finalists have been posted in the forum. Astrophotography and Underwater are the first categories up. I will be adding 2 categories a day.
Day 2 Finalists (December 9)
Day 3 Finalists (December 10)
Day 4 Finalists (December 11)
Day 5 Finalists (December 16)
Day 6 Finalists (December 18)
Day 7 Finalists (December 20)
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All at once!
Canon has filed patents for a bunch of fast aperture telephoto lenses.
We’ve heard a number of times that Canon will update a lot of current lenses in 2012 and beyond. I think the 50 f/1.4 is the one that is in the most dire need of an update. An 85 1.2L III with a faster AF would also be welcomed. I hope they don’t update the 200 f/2L IS, I already love it and I would be forced to love the next one too at $6K+.
Patent literature, self-interpretation and summary
| Example | Focal length | Fno | Length Lens | BF | Lens Construction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One | 85.00 | 1.24 | 126.06 | 39.13 | Nine elements in 7 groups |
| Two | 85.00 | 1.80 | 113.00 | 42.34 | Nine elements in 7 groups |
| Three | 100.00 | 2.00 | 120.00 | 42.27 | Nine elements in 7 groups |
| Four | 133.30 | 2.06 | 158.90 | 51.86 | 10 sheets in 7 groups |
| Five | 196.00 | 2.05 | 223.50 | 50.00 | 15 pieces in 10 groups |
| Six | 51.70 | 1.41 | 89.92 | 39.00 | Eight elements in 7 groups |
Both the image height is 21.64mm (full size)
Read More at Egami (Japanese)
Some insights
[NL] mentions we’ll be seeing the 7D Mark II as well as a 5D Mark III by the time Photokina 2012 rolls around next September.
They also go on to mention that if Canon does release a higher megapixel full frame camera (30+ mp), it won’t be the 5D Mark III that gets them. The testing of higher megapixel sensors was also mentioned and it’s said all of this will depend on the “market”.
With all that being said, is it being insinuated that the 5D Mark III would get the same or similar sensor to the 18mp one in the 1D X?
The recent price drops of the 5D Mark II (down to $1999 in the US) I don’t think are a direct precursor to an imminent 5D Mark III announcement.
7D Mark II
Absolutely zero information has come my way about a new 7D. What I don’t think will happen is an APS-H 7D. They won’t eliminate the use of EF-S lenses on the body.
I’ve only heard about a 24mp APS-C, and an updated 18mp APS-C sensor. Niether of which there is much information about.
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Adorama – December Deals *Updated Regularly*
Instead of new posts whenever Adorama updates their deals, I will update this post. If it’s of interest to you, keep an eye on it!
Cameras
5D Mark II (Body) Reg: $2499 Sale: $1999 (BUY)
5D Mark II w/24-105 f/4L IS Reg: $3299 Sale: $2799 (BUY)
7D (Body) Reg: $1599 Sale: $1334.99 (BUY)
7D w/28-135 IS Reg: $1899 Sale: $1556 (BUY)
7D w/18-135 IS Reg: $1999 Sale: $1649 (BUY)
Lenses
EF-S 10-22 Reg: $769 Sale: $719 (BUY)
EF-S 17-55 f/2.8 IS Reg: $1059 Sale: $989 (BUY)
TS-E 25 f/3.5L II Reg: $1969 Sale: $1799EF 70-200 f/4L Reg: $709 Sale: $589 (BUY)
EF 70-300 f/4-5.6L IS Reg: $1599 Sale: $1334.99 (BUY)
EF 1.4X TC II Reg: $309 Sale: $294 (BUY)
EF 2.0X TC III Reg: $474 Sale: $467 (BUY)
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*UPDATE* It seems to be a theme
B&H has dropped the price of the 5D Mark II body once again. It’s now $1999.95
5D Mark II Body Only @ B&H for $1999.95
B&H Drops the price again
The seesaw battle of pricing continues on the 5D Mark II.
I doubt you’re going to see too much more of a drop on these things before the new year.
The 5D Mark II Body only price has been dropped $160 to $2039. (BUY)
The 5D Mark II kit is holding firm at $2799 (BUY)
Canon S95 for a steal
The discontinued Canon PowerShot S95 can now be had for $279. That’s a steal. (BUY)
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Free Stuff
Lens Rentals.com and Canon Rumors are teaming up to give away five $100 gift certificates at LensRentals.com.
The gift certificates can be used for the rental of anything they stock.
How to win?
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*DISCLAIMER
Yes, this is Canon Rumors, but a new D4 probably matters to a lot people that require cameras like the D4 and 1D X.
The 1D X to have competition soon?
Nikon Rumors has posted specs of an upcoming D4. They claim it’ll be announced before CES/PMA in January. The 1D X is no longer alone.
Don’t expect a quick to market product, I’m not sure you can even buy XQD cards yet!
Source: Nikon Rumors
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The lenses keep on coming
I received some pretty good detail about a new EF 70-200 f/4L IS that may be announced in the next month.
The first version of this lens is terrific, and for a while outperformed the 2.8 IS counterpart (other than light gathering ability).
Some points on the reported new lens.
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