Canon Rumors

xxD Not Dead Yet? & More [CR1]

From NL
They received a comment that the xxD isn’t dead, it’ just resting. They’ll use the camera to give a longer time between the 7D and 7D Mark II.

Weekend Rumor Mill
Two comments came in saying not to expect the 1Ds Mark IV announcement until mid August.

Lenses
A lens announcement in the late spring as well as in August.  As usual, no word on lenses.

There will be a new 300 2.8 & 400 2.8 being tested at the World Cup and not yet for sale.

2011
A 5D Mark III will be coming as well as a new full frame camera below the 5D Mark III.

We will also see a new EF mount video camera system.

Site Design
I’ve had a new site design completed for about a week now and will be doing the switch on Sunday. So expect some minor downtime.

I’m also working to troubleshoot some back end issues that make the site unavailable every so often. The problem has been isolated.

*UPDATE* “EOS 60D” Appears on Canon Taiwan Web Site

*UPDATE*
As suspected, this one is busted! I had to post the info or my mailbox would have been jammed up with links to this. I really wanted to resist it, I had hoped another site would post it and have it quashed there. No luck!

CR reader KKL did the smart thing (why didn’t I think of it?), he downloaded the file and checked the setup.ini.

[CAMERA_SEC]
menu0=D60

D60 it is.

Soooo.
I’ve been sent this link about 50 times in the last 24 hours or so. The “60D” appears on Canon Taiwan’s site.

This is the only info I have on a 60D coming, for now I’ll just call it a typo, we’ll see if its still there on Monday.

See here: http://www.canon.com.tw/…

Check the drop down menu.

thanks to everyone

cr

*UPDATE* Announcement Day February 23, 2010?

From DigitalREV
They’ve apparently been invited to a Canon Press Event.

From DigitalRev’s Twitter Feed

No Confirmed Press Event
I received an email saying that February 23, 2010 will be the launch date of a new camera body.

We’ll be on the lookout for press event(s) around the globe.

cr

Next Announcement?

Just thinking out loud here
Canon won’t be attending PMA as we all know, but they WILL be attending WPPI. They can’t be going to WPPI with just the T2i can they?

5D Mark II firmware delays may give a clue as to what is coming down the pipe. Will we get the 60D or the very desired 1Ds Mark IV? I do have a source that swears a 1Ds Mark IV will be around before the end of February.

Again, I’m just throwing this out there.

Another tidbit to think about. Canon has the largest booth at the event and have just launched new ImagePROGRAF printers, The iPF6300/6350 & 8300.

Lenses
Be patient, they’re coming. :)

cr

Next dSLR?

Still one to come
Logic and model ID’s would suggest another dSLR is just around the corner.

Remeber this?

Well, the T2i is Model ID 0×80000270 .

We’re now waiting for what dslr will take the Model ID 0×8000287.

Thanks for the reminder ARM

cr

Press Event in England February 8, 2010.

Looks like a movie focused digital SLR camera will be announced at the BAFTA event in England.

Canon promises to have their new cameras on hand for folks to play with.

From Pocket-Lint

cr

Canon 60D Specs [CR1]

From Canonista via DPReview
A spanish sites claims to have the specs for the upcoming 60D.

Specifications:
18mp
6.3fps
DIGIC IV
24p & 30p HD (It lists 36fps, I’m assuming typo)
Announced February 4, 2010.

Read More: http://forums.dpreview.com/

Thanks Raz

cr

LP-E8 Battery MSDS

Right from the Source
As reported yesterday, a new DSLR will bring about a new battery, the LP-E8. Canon Asia has an MSDS sheet for the battery on their web site.

Link (.pdf): http://support-ph.canon-asia.com/

Thanks Nathan

cr

Canon Rebel T2i [CR2]

Next week
The new Rebel coming next week is apparently going to be called the “T2i”.

Spec List
New LCD (Even Higher Resolution)
Selectable FPS (Video)
New build quality and shape for a Rebel
No articulating screen
New battery LP-E8
New battery grip

CR Editorial about Articulating Screens
I don’t think Canon will introduce an articulating screen until we have a faster liveview autofocus technology. There are situations that an articulating screen is handy on an SLR with the current liveview performance, however I don’t think it’s an issue for a majority of SLR users.

Canon has probably focus grouped this feature to death.

That’s just my 2 cents.  :)

cr

2 Unknown Camera ID’s

From inside the 1D Mark IV 1.0.6 Firmware
52b2b6 [GYO]CameraModleID = K252 = 500d
52b2d6 [GYO]CameraModleID = K215 = 1ds 3
52b2f2 [GYO]CameraModleID = K169 = 1d m3
52b30e [GYO]CameraModleID = K176 = 450d
52b32a [GYO]CameraModleID = K190 = 40d
52b346 [GYO]CameraModleID = K218 = 5d m2
52b362 [GYO]CameraModleID = K250 = 7d
52b56e [GYO]CameraModleID = K270 = unknown!!!
52b58a [GYO]CameraModleID = K261 = 50d
52b5a6 [GYO]CameraModleID = K281 = 1d m4
52b5c2 [GYO]CameraModleID = K287 = unknown !!!
52b5de [GYO]CameraModleID = K254 = 1000d
52b5fa [GYO]CameraModleID = OTHER

Model ID’s are from http://www.sno.phy.queensu.ca.

I’m literally pulled over other side of the road making this post. I haven’t had time to check this info out. Have at her.

Isn’t USB internet great? The iPad would have actually been handy right now. :)

thanks ARM

cr

60D & New Rebel

New Specs
A regular here at Canon Rumors sent this one in. He notes this person has been been right before.

60D Specs
- Articulating screen
- Metal body, similar To50D
- Upgraded 15.1mp APS-C Sensor
- 720p/1080p Video at 30fps
- Electronic Level
- New battery & battery grip
- Price about $ 1190

550D/600D Specs
- Articulating screen
- Body smaller than 500D
- Upgraded 15.1mp APS-C Sensor
- 720p Video at 30fps
- Price about $ 799

From: http://translate.google.com/….

Apparently the two cameras will be available in May. That’s a big wait if a February announcement is for real.

thanks Yitzy

cr

MIA & New Camera Info[CR1]

MIA
Had a good accident with a kitchen knife and my thumb. Let’s just say I miss what’s gone.

There are no pictures.  :)

New Camera Info
I received some badly translated information about an upcoming camera announcement. I don’t know what model this would be.

Specs
- Articulating screen
- Metal body, but smaller than 50D
- Upgraded 15.1mp APS-C Sensor
- 720p Video at 30fps
-  Electronic Level
- New battery & battery grip

Sounds like a new Rebel with a little more build quality. Maybe a 60D?

cr

Next Month… [CR1]

Announcements
No specs were given, but I’m told we can expect a 1Ds4 and 60D to be announced in February. There won’t be a Rebel until the “MAM” quarter.

Lenses
Another email says we can expect 3 lenses to be announced in February

More to come I’m sure.

cr

February 9, 2010 Announcements [CR2]

What’s coming?
I’m told we’ll be seeing a slew of PowerShot cameras announced. Including high end ELPH/IXUS models.

DSLR?
We will see 1 or 2 SLR’s announced alongside the  point & shoots.

There will be at least 1 Rebel announced. The possible 2nd SLR “sounds like a 60D”.

Lenses?
From this source it’s unknown at the moment.

As always, we’ll keep you posted.

cr