Canon CN-E 14mm T3.1 L F Cinema Prime in Stock

New arrival at B&H Photo
The Canon CN-E 14mm T3.1 L F Cinema Prime is now in stock at B&H Photo and includes free shipping.

Buy The Canon CN-E 14mm T/3.1 for $5220 at B&H Photo

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Patent: Canon Foveon Sensor

Canon still working on Foveon Technology
Canon has been working on 3 layer Foveon sensor technology for a while now, it still hasn’t appeared in a camera and we haven’t heard anything to say it will. However, the fact they continue to spend resources on it, tells us there is definitely a good application for the technology.

Patent Publication No. 2013-93553 (Google Translated)

• Publication date 2013.5.16
• Filing date 2011.10.4

Imaging element of three-layer structure

• Photodiode deep layer (hereinafter, PD) in the charge is diffused into the substrate
• Thus sensitivity is poor red

Canon patent

• I as a photonic crystal of irregular shape, the boundary surface of the PD of red or green,
• In the periodic structure of uneven spacing, less than twice the 1/4 times or more the wavelength of light, or I shall be two times or less 1/2 times or more
• Irregular shape has the properties to be spatially-localized or resonant light
• The incident light is diffracted, it combines with the light of the boundary plane, the resonant
• Prolonged exists than normal, the light becomes easy to be absorbed by the PD Thus

Source: [EG]

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Canon EOS 70D Coming in July? [CR2]

Marketing for the new camera now under way
We’re told that the EOS 70D is in final testing and in the hands of some ‘Explorers of Light’. Canon is currently in the middle of production on a few commercials for the 70D that have been shot at various spots around the globe.

It currently looks like July is when we’ll see the replacement to the 60D finally get announced.

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Patent: More DO Supertelephoto Lenses

DO appears to still be alive
More patents for large Canon DO lenses. The one of note is the 500 f/5.6, a lens that would be a very solid follow-up to the EF 400 f/4 DO IS.

We’ve seen a lot of these patents in the past, and none of them have ever come to market. It is good to see R&D is still going into DO technology, as I really enjoy the 400 DO.

Source: [EG] via [NL]

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When is the New 100-400 Coming?

A question I am asked daily
We were told ages ago that any replacement of the EF 100-400 f/4.5-5.6L IS would happen after the EF 200-400 f/4L IS 1.4x had begun shipping. That time is nearly upon us.

The new 100-400 does indeed exist and is being actively tested, however Canon is in no rush to announce the lens. We’re told that the current 100-400 still sells at an amazing clip and outpaces the 70-300L by a 4 to 1 margin.

Canon may also be waiting to see how the EF 200-400 f/4L IS 1.4x sells, would people really hold off buying it if a new 100-400 was available?

With Nikon announcing their new 80-400, 2013 will probably be the year we finally see the new 100-400 from Canon. Here’s a patent for the new 100-400 optical formula, notice that the new design starts at f/4 instead of f/4.5.

Canon EF 100-400 f/4.5-5.6L IS

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EOS 70D & EOS 7D Mark II

Not much buzz
There isn’t much information out there about Canon’s next APS-C cameras. Canon has alluded to the fact that both cameras are coming, we just don’t know when. We’ve been told previously by very good sources that only the EOS 70D will be available in 2013, though the EOS 7D Mark II could be announced in late 2013 for early 2014 availability.

We’re told a “surprise” announcement will be made by Canon in July, what that is we’re unsure. However, the source alluded to it being a camera body. I wouldn’t call the EOS 70D a “surprise”, but we’ll see. Could it be…….. something else?

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EOS M Announcement in the Summer? [CR2]

New bits about the next EOS M
A new camera and a few lenses should be announced sometime in the summer months. A few new lenses will also be launched. One will be an 18-135 compact zoom as well as a telephoto zoom. It was mentioned that Canon doesn’t have plans currently to launch more EOS M prime lenses, as they see the segment as “entry level”. I’m not sure I agree with that if true.

Is there any chance that the patent recently for plastic elements is for the EOS M?

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Review – Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II

New Review
Our review of the Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II has been posted. Both Justin and I think the lens is awesome, although it may not be for everyone.

I think the lens is extremely versatile, and if you can only afford one “big white”, this lens will fit the bill for a lot of people. Although in a perfect world, it pairs quite nicely with the EF 600mm f/4L IS II.

Read the full review | Canon EF 300 f/2.8L IS II at B&H Photo

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Deals: EOS-1D X & EOS 6D w/24-105 f/4L IS

A couple deals from eBay
Both deals are from eBay seller 6ave, they have a rating of 99.5% on eBay. These deals include free shipping to the lower 48, and paid shipping to Alaska, Hawaii and Canada.

A note about warranty from 6ave
Our products are covered by a warranty of 1 years parts and 90 days for labor. You may contact us at 800-369-6239 to obtain warranty information.

Canon EOS-1D X Body (Brand New)

• EOS-1D X Body
• 2x 32GB CF Cards
• Camera Bag

Buy Canon EOS-1D X Kit for $5939

Canon EOS 6D w/24-105 f/4L IS (Brand New)

• EOS 6D Body
• EF 24-105 f/4L IS Lens
• 32gb SDHC Memory Card
• 2x LP-E6 Batteries (Not Canon Branded)
• Compact Battery Charger
• 77mm UV Filter
• Camera Bag

Buy Canon EOS 6D w/24-105 f/4L IS Kit for $2384

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