Canon Rumors

New Pro Camcorder [CR1]

Word for Word Email
I have witnessed the testing of a new canon video DSLR here in Europe.

To keep it short: the prototype is far from being close to production. There are issues with moire (due to line skipping?). The chip itself is sealed, but the image results look very similar to a 7d. Its also the same type of moire (!) as with the 7d. Canon obviously is aware of that problem and wants to test another chip later this year (newly developed?). The body looks pretty similar to a XL 2 (with EF Mount) but maybe thats for camouflage reasons.

According to a statement from a Canon rep Canon wants to “achieve Red one 2K Quality for roughly half the price of a ready-to-use Red one” (clearly more expensive than a Red Scarlet). No AF. For now recording has been done via HDMI to a nanoflash recorder from convergent design since the new Canon codec (4:2:2) has not yet been implemented into this prototype.

CR’s Take
I am not a video guy, that’s why I just posted the email. I am learning pretty rapidly though.

cr

EF Mount Pro Camcorder? [CR1]

Camcorder News
I received a tip today that Canon is developing a new pro camcorder that will have an EF mount.

The tipster wasn’t 100% sure it would come to market on the next camcorder, but that it existed.

70-200 f/2.8L IS II
Some sample images from the newest 70-200 from Canon.

http://lenstip.com/1806-news-Canon_EF_70-200_mm_f_2.8L_IS_II_USM_-_sample_pictures.html

thanks Hanif

cr

RAW Video for 5D2 & 7D?

From Redusers
“A little birdy just whispered something pretty remarkable into my ear. I cannot verify this AT ALL but rumor has it that Canon may be prepping to unveil a RAW or sRAW recording module for the 5D2, 7D, etc, which would record possibly via the CF card slot. Apparently they are being tested and used now.

Will post more details later if I get any. Don’t know about framerates or RAW vs sRAW. And again, this is totally unconfirmed, from a single “high-placed” source.”

Read More: http://reduser.net/forum/…..

thanks Tom

cr

5D Mark II Firmware 1.1.4?

A french filmmaker references firmware version 1.1.4.
This is from the Reduser forum. If you check the image below, you’ll see the 5D Mark II having a claimed software version 1.1.4.

Check the far left side.

Firmware 1.1.4 Mentioned - Click for Larger.

Read More: http://reduser.net/forum/showthread.php?t=34997

thanks Matthew

cr

Canon vs RED

Inevitable battle?
According to the following link, Canon is well aware of RED and their upcoming product line.

Could we see a new cinema system soon from Canon?

Read More: http://www.reduser.net/forum/showthread.php?t=34663

thanks Tom

cr

*UPDATED* Upcoming Releases [CR3]

Updated Lens Info [CR2]
I’m still waiting on CR3 confirmation, so these are one step lower at CR2.

18-135 3.5-5.6 IS
15-85 f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

The macro still holds true.

No 70-200 f/2.8L IS update according to this source.

Good as Gold

"I'm Faster Than You"

This is from one of my Asian sources, thanks for the info.

I don’t have EXACT specs, but I do have some features.

Canon EOS 7D
- Dual DIGIC 4
- Built in Flash Master (Goodbye ST-E2)
- Full HD Video
- APS-C (1.6 Crop)
- Non Articulating LCD

3 New Lenses
- An L Macro will be released with the new Hybrid System
- One other is a non-L lens
- The third is a bit of a mystery still

Underwater Video Camera
- We can expect a waterproof camcorder from Canon as well.

Related Post
The 7D rumor started way back in January. The specs are off, but the concept of the camera has been correct.

I’m promised more to come.

Forum: http://www.canonrumorsforum.com/index.php?topic=103.0

cr

More Video Camera Rumors [CR1]

This is a continuation of previous posts here & here

Here is some info from the latest revision as of last week on the Pro Camera Product:

1. Dual ASIC Components for real time 12MP Scaling to 1080p 60-30-24 4:2:2 color space with uncompressed 4:4:4 over optional attachment module.
2. Spec shows CMOS sensor capable of windowed mode for use with large 20x video zooms.  1/3 windowed mode will yield 1080p without binning.
3. Canon is still developing CCD tech and will introduce products in pro and semi-pro markets. CCD will still be used in many pro video and enterprise products. CMOS will be a complementary product to the pro video line.
4. Overcrank will be limited to 60p, nothing higher with a 48p option.
5. No global shutter for the CMOS. It will offer better performance than any competing product.
6. Timelapse feature recorded 4:4:4 12.1MP on JPEG sequences to SD card. Programmable from one frame a minute to one hour.
7. Programmable settings can be transferred on SD card for several cameras. Cinema, WB and K options can be set by SD also.
8. Quicktime Wrapper format like that in the 5D Mark II.
9. Sensitivity down to 1.5 lux with excellent noise performance. Still in testing!
10. Dual phantom power XLR 48khz 24bit inputs. 4 XLR with optional module.
11. Work is being done simultaneously on a portable 2/3 fixed lens version. Sensor will be smaller to accommodate a 14x zoom.
12. 5D Mark II might get Av mode but not shutter control in video. Rumor I’ve heard twice now.

cr