Archive for the ‘Canon General’ Category
Collaboration with Apple?
I’ve received a few pieces of information about an upcoming collaboration between Apple and Canon. What that collaboration is hasn’t been spelled out to me. It could be with the upcoming Final Cut Pro 8, or maybe something more.
Canon Wants a Medium Format Company?
I’m not sure if stuff I’ve written in the past is getting recycled, but I’ve had a rash of comments recently about Canon’s desire to purchase a medium format company. We’ve heard before they’ve had talks with Hasselblad. It could be more of the same.
Canon Mirrorless
I’ve received emails recently saying we’ll see an EVIL announcement in May. I rate that CR negative 5. The best information I have is that Canon is still in the exploratory stages with a mirrorless solution. There’s no rush to get something to market.
Latest Photographer Profile
We’ve added another photographer profile. This time Alex Johnson from Minnesota. Check it out.
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We’ve reported previously that certain Tamron lenses do not work fully with the Canon EOS 7D. The outer crosstype AF points do not work properly. It was discovered that Tamron used Lens ID’s that Canon no longer supported.
Canon made official what we already knew.
The following cameras are affected.
- EOS 7D
- EOS 60D
- EOS 50D
- EOS 40D
The following Canon lenses are affected
- EF 35-80 mm 1:4-5,6
- EF 35-80 mm 1:4-5,6 II
- EF 35-80 mm 1:4-5,6 III
- EF 35-80 mm 1:4-5,6 USM
- EF 35-105 mm 1:4-5,6
- EF 35-105 mm 1:4-5,6 USM
- EF 80-200 mm 1:4,5-5,6 II
- EF 80-200 mm 1:4,5-5,6 USM
The following Tamron lenses are affected
- 17-50 f/2.8 VC
- 60 f/2 Macro
- 70-200 f/2.8
- 10-24 f/3.5-4.5
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*UPDATE 1*
Someone wrote in and told me that the Canon embargo ends at 11:59PM on February 7, 2011.
From Sweden
Received word that Swedish journalists have been invited to a press event next Tuesday by Canon. The date would be February 8, 2011.
If anyone else has confirmation of this, please let me know.
Thanks Stina
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5D Mark III
Lots of 5D Mark III stuff is coming to the surface now.
Over at DPR a post that was identical to an email I received, it uses the “I was told by insert retailer/rep” that the 5D Mark III would be coming in March. There’s lots of things coming in March from Canon, none of which I think are the 5D Mark III.
Here’s the thing about Canon Reps, if Canon USA or Canon Canada or any other Canon subsidiary tells their reps to deny healthy grass is green according to their NDA, they will do so. I know reps that have slipped up, but they do it by accident, they don’t offer information.
Whenever a Canon rep knows who I am at a trade show, I’m always told me about the 125mp 5D Mark VIII and the G17 with an MF sensor.
RAW Video
NL posted a bit about the 5D Mark III having some form of RAW video that will be editable with DPP. I think the RAW video feature will be talked about until announcement day.
5D Mark II Stock Levels
There’s lots of talk around the planet about depleted 5D Mark II stock. I think this is more because of manufacturing than the discontinuation of a camera. They could sell 5D Mark II’s well into the 5D Mark III’s product cycle. I wouldn’t read into it yet. I have some 5D Mark II’s on order, we’ll see if they show up.
February Announcement
There are no press events officially scheduled yet. The only date I’ve received was a February 22, 2011 announcement of something. With Canon, it’s always possible for multiple announcement dates for various products. PowerShots and SLRs are getting separate billing a lot.
Canon makes lots of money
There’s always tons of criticism of Canon from the photography masses, and that’s ok. One thing you cannot criticize is their ability to make money. A forecasted 26% increase in net income. Growth coming from DSLRs and office equipment.
Here comes Sony
Others have spoken about it, but I still find it worth repeating. Sony has taken Nikon’s #2 spot in the UK for interchangeable lens models. Canon remains #1, but with a falling share.
Mirrorless cameras are playing a big part in this trend, we know Nikon’s is coming… what say you Canon?
Canon Mirrorless
I’ve asked around and no one really has much to say about it. When you sell as many Rebels and G12′s as Canon does, I understand why they aren’t in a rush.
Unable to confirm as of yet
PR has posted a report that Canon USA will be raising prices as much as 10% come February 1, 2011. I have been unable to confirm that is going to happen. The reported reason is to combat the weak US dollar.
It’s completely believable.
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Canon Cross Media Station
This ingenious little device will charge your camera and pull your images and video from the cameras. It was shown at the Canon EXPO and looked cool then, and looks even cooler now. You’ll also be able to view your images via HDMI from the device.
Check Engadget for more and video!
thanks charles
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Flying back to my honeymoon
I’m heading back to France to be with my family, I had a good time at Photokina. In 2012, I will definitely be there all week. There’s so much to cover.
I’ll post more from the show later today.
Thanks to everyone I met there. The guys from akam.no, digifotopro.nl and Canon Norway were all great.
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September 2, 2010 – September 3, 2010 in New York City
Canon’s once in a blue moon show in New York City is about to commence. Expect them to be showing everything under the sun.
Head on over to Photoframd for the schedule of events.
I don’t expect a product announcement during the show.
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The new sensor beside a 35mm Full Frame Sensor
Canon succeeds in developing world’s largest CMOS image sensor, with ultra-high sensitivity
TOKYO, August 31, 2010-Canon Inc. announced today that it has successfully developed the world’s largest*1 CMOS image sensor, with a chip size measuring 202 x 205 mm. Because its expanded size enables greater light-gathering capability, the sensor is capable of capturing images in one one-hundredth the amount of light required by a professional-model digital SLR camera.
At 202 x 205 mm, the newly developed CMOS sensor is among the largest chips that can be produced from a 12-inch (300 mm) wafer, and is approximately 40 times the size of Canon’s largest commercial CMOS sensor.*2
In the past, enlarging the size of the sensor resulted in an increase in the amount of time required between the receiving and transmission of data signals, which posed a challenge to achieving high-speed readout. Canon, however, solved this problem through an innovative circuit design, making possible the realization of a massive video-compatible CMOS sensor. Additionally, by ensuring the cleanest of cleanroom environments during the production process, the sensor minimizes image imperfections and dust.
Because the increased size of the new CMOS sensor allows more light to be gathered, it enables shooting in low-light environments. The sensor makes possible the image capture in one one-hundredth the amount of light required by a 35 mm full-frame CMOS sensor, facilitating the shooting of 60 frame-per-second video with a mere 0.3 lux of illumination.
Potential applications for the new high-sensitivity CMOS sensor include the video recording of stars in the night sky and nocturnal animal behavior.
Through the further development of distinctive CMOS image sensors, Canon will break new ground in the world of new image expression, in the area of still images as well as video.
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So you thought the megapixel race was over?
This will probably be in the 1D Mark IX
TOKYO, August 24, 2010—Canon Inc. announced today that it has successfully developed an APS-H-size*1 CMOS image sensor that delivers an image resolution of approximately 120 megapixels (13,280 x 9,184 pixels), the world’s highest level*2 of resolution for its size.
Compared with Canon’s highest-resolution commercial CMOS sensor of the same size, comprising approximately 16.1 million pixels, the newly developed sensor features a pixel count that, at approximately 120 million pixels, is nearly 7.5 times larger and offers a 2.4-fold improvement in resolution.*3
With CMOS sensors, while high-speed readout for high pixel counts is achieved through parallel processing, an increase in parallel-processing signal counts can result in such problems as signal delays and minor deviations in timing. By modifying the method employed to control the readout circuit timing, Canon successfully achieved the high-speed readout of sensor signals. As a result, the new CMOS sensor makes possible a maximum output speed of approximately 9.5 frames per second, supporting the continuous shooting of ultra-high-resolution images.
Canon’s newly developed CMOS sensor also incorporates a Full HD (1,920 x 1,080 pixels) video output capability. The sensor can output Full HD video from any approximately one-sixtieth-sized section of its total surface area.
Images captured with Canon’s newly developed approximately 120-megapixel CMOS image sensor, even when cropped or digitally magnified, maintain higher levels of definition and clarity than ever before. Additionally, the sensor enables image confirmation across a wide image area, with Full HD video viewing of a select portion of the overall frame.
Through the further development of CMOS image sensors, Canon will break new ground in the world of image expression, targeting new still images that largely surpass those made possible with film, and video movies that capitalize on the unique merits of SLR cameras, namely their high mobility and the expressive power offered through interchangeable lenses.
