No Announcement Tomorrow? [CR1]
New Info
I received some info that the “Special Epic Event” will in fact be a wedding photography seminar.
We’re told no 60D announcement on July 13, but expect it in August.
We shall see.
cr
Archive for the ‘Canon 60D’ Category
2000D & 60D [CR1]
2000D
I’m told the 2000D will have the articulating screen that has been sometimes rumored to be a feature of the 60D.
60D
A few features sent in today. Could be crazy.
- DIGIC V
- A New Liveview/EOS Movie AF system that is much faster than what is currently available.
- Some kind of a rotating grip for making video shooting easier.
No idea what to make of this stuff, it’s the first I’ve heard of any of it.
cr
Announcement Dates & 60D Specs [CR2]
Where is the stuff?!
We’ve reported before that July 13, 2010 could be an announcement date for some Canon photographic products.
http://creativelive.com/calendar/
If you go there and check out August 25, you’ll see a “Special Epic Event”. It mentions an announcement for July 13, 2010.
Could they just be announcing a workshop and nothing more? Possible, I was burned by that once before.
However, this is the 3rd clue as to July 13 being an announcement day.
60D Specs
I receive a new spec list almost hourly, oh what to believe.
If I go with the people that have been right in the past (not always), then this is what we have.
- 18mp
- New 9AF point system.
- 5 Crosstype Sensors, all f/5.6 except for the f/2.8 Center
- Articulating Screen
- 6fps (A drop of .3)
- DIGIC IV
- Full HD Recording Mode
- Wireless Flash Transmitter
- New Battery & Grip
- 98% VF
- Weather Seals like the 50D
- Still back and forth on the formfactor.
- I still remember being told once about a new exciting feature never seen in an EOS camera before.
I do not expect a 1Ds Mark IV to be announced at this time. I’m receiving no news about such a camera.
There could be a few PowerShots announced with the 60D, but not the G12 or SX30 (if that’s what they’re called).
cr
More 60D Conflicting Information [CR1]
60D Specs
18mp
Slightly different form factor than 50D.
No articulating screen
6.5fps
New AF System
Expect an announcement during the 3rd week of August
EF 60 f/2.8 IS Macro
This lens will be released at the same time. Notice it’s not EF-S.
EF 24-70 f/2.8L IS
I’m told the testing phase of the lens is complete and manufacturing will start in the next 30 days.
Announcement in August.
cr
A Little 60D Info [CR1]
New stuff
Received an email today in regards to a 50D replacement. Most of what was said was the same as most stuff we’ve received. Smaller form factor than the 50D and an articulating LCD screen.
The 2nd part of the email mentioned a video optimized 14.2mp sensor.
I have heard once before about a new sensor for the camera.
cr
60D Spec List? [CR1]
Lists are flying in now
Below is a spec list of the upcoming 60D as told to me this AM.
Specs
- 18mp
- ISO 6400 Max
- 9AF Points
- Articulating LCD
- New Menu System
- Movie mode like the 7D
All very plausible.
thanks to everyone
cr
New DSLR Features [CR2]
Just a quick post
I received an email about a new consumer DSLR being tested.
A couple of features that were mentioned.
Features
- Movie focused
- Swivel LCD
- Between the T2i & 7D
- A smaller form factor than the 50D, but not by much.
- The announcement is coming in July
From the same source
A new flash and 1Ds Mark IV will be announced near the end of August/Early September.
cr
Announcements in July?
New Stuff!
I’ve received a few pieces of info for an announcement in the middle of July. It appears July12/July 13 or July 19/July 20, we haven’t nailed it down exactly yet. More will come soon.
There will be a 2nd announcement cycle in August.
There will probably be a DSLR announcement (60D/3D) as well as other cameras and accessories. Do not expect a 1Ds Mark IV at this time.
cr
New Camera & 3D spotting [CR2]
Stills and Video
Received word of someone speaking at a gathering in the USA about a new camera.
Apparently the new camera is from Canon and shoots HD video and stills at the same time. The camera is a lot different than the 5D Mark II.
That camera is currently being tested outside of Canon.
No word on arrival time.
3D Info
More info about a Canon 3D. This rumor is the longest lasting in the Canon photographic world.
NL received info that the camera will have a relatively low mp count and the sensor will be optimized for video.
It sort of fits with the above mention of a video/still camera.
Any mention of a “3D” requires an entire quarry of salt.
cr
Making Sense of Small Tidbits of Info
5D Mark II
The 5D Mark II currently has an instant $500 rebate in Canada.
I do not recall ever seeing that big of a rebate on a camera body. The 800 f/5.6 which costs about 5 times more than a 5D Mark II has a $1000 rebate.
I’ve received some info about a new Hybrid camera for September that is a giant leap forward.
I’m not saying 5D Mark III, but that’s a big rebate for an “affordable” camera.
D700 replacement imminent?
60D
Various reports of reps saying a 60D is on the near horizon.
A lot more stores reporting a dried up inventory of 50D’s and inability to get more.
100-400 Replacement
More reports of a 100-400 replacement.
I’m going to say it isn’t coming based on past experience ordering products that are about to be replaced. The 100-400 is still very easy to get from Canon Canada.
I’ll monitor this closely.
One thing that may suggest it’s coming is Nikon is preparing a replacement of the 80-400 I’m told. If we go by the 70-200 f/2.8 replacements, we could expect Canon to upgrade theirs as well.
I will note the 100-400 is a massive seller for Canon as it sits.
500 f/5.6 or 600 f/5.6
I’ve heard a couple request for both of these lenses. With the ISO abilities of camera bodies now, why do we need to lug around f/4 supertelephotos?
A replacement of the 400 f/5.6L with a 500 f/5.6L IS makes a pile of sense. A lot of people take the 100-400 over the 400 prime. A 500 prime at f/5.6 could cost $3000-$4000 and sell very well.
A 600 f/5.6? A lot less likely. I’d expect to see a 600 DO first.
Canon G12
The next “G” will be CMOS equipped and shoot HD video. I’m told I can guarantee it. Not really a reach after seeing the SD4000. :)
Another suggestion is a form factor change and a better optical VF.
Gearing up for Rumor Season
A lot more little things are coming in now. Expect things to take off soon.
cr
