Cryptic Emails
Received some info about a new flash that will be launched in the winter.

This is what I think the email was saying.

Specs
ETTL-III
Guide Number: 205′ / 63m
18mm-250mm Metering
Weather Sealed
Faster Recycle Time
USB Port (??? not sure what that means)

No other specifics at this time.

History
“ETTL-II” was launched with the 1D Mark 2.

cr

What does this mean?

PocketWizard MiniTT1’s and FlexTT5’s are now available for sale in Canada.

From: http://www.pocketwizard.com/news_events/news/canadian_approval/

thanks kas

cr

As some have suggested, the new coating will probably be on any update. Possibly lighter weight? We’ll have to see.

Canon Telephoto & Super Telephoto Release Dates

300mm
1987 – 300 f/2.8L
1999 – 300 f/2.8L IS

400mm
1991 – 400 f/2.8L
1996 – 400 f/2.8L II
1999 – 400 f/2.8L IS

500mm
1992 – 500 f/4.5L
1999 – 500 f/4L IS

600mm
1988 – 600 f/4L
1999 – 600 f/4L IS

What’s coming
According a new source, this is what should be expected over the next 18 months from Canon as far as the pro segment goes.

Fall 2009

Camera Bodies
1D Mark IV

Lenses
300 f/2.8L IS II
400 f/2.8L IS II

Winter 2010
500 f/4L IS II
600 f/4L IS II

Fall 2010 (Photokina)
On a side note about Photokina. I’ll commit to it now. Canon Rumors will be there!

1Ds Mark IV
35L II
24-70 II
New Flash

This is a CR1 rumor, but goes along with a few things I’ve heard and previously written about.

cr

Speedlite 270EX - With The Tilt

- The 270EX is making its way into peoples hands.

From the folks at Dell (5D Mark III!):
A reader got this response from a Dell employee yesterday in regards to the 5D2.

“My name is Bailey and I am a sales representative here at Dell in the Electronics and Accessories department.  I was informed about your situation and did a little research to try to clear some things up.  It turns out that Canon is currently moving from the 5D Mark II to the Mark III.  The flyer you received was up-to-date, however it appears that Dell may have received news on the transition after the flyer was put together by marketing.
Please let me know which number would be best to reach you on, as well as the time that would be most convenient for you.”

Contain laughter.

60D (older news)
- It’s suggested the 60D will get an articulating screen. [NL]

- The 60D will be put on an 18 month product cycle again. [NL]

Niether of which I’ve received any information on.

Canon Live Learning
Canon just launched this new program in the US! Saturday Mini-Conferences that teach 4 topics (HD Video, Speedlite Creativity, Maximize Your EOS, and Nature/Landscapes) with instructors like Explorers of Light Vincent Laforet, Bruce Dorn, Darrell Gulin and Bob Davis. Sunday Workshops provide hands-on experience with models and partial gear rental.

Check it out!
Canon Live Learning – EOS Essentials
www.usa.canon.com/canonlivelearning

New York: May 30-31
Chicago: June 13-14
Los Angeles: June 20-21
San Francisco: July 18-19
Boston, Seattle, Atlanta, and Dallas: Dates TBD

Here’s a discount code FBK09 – $25 off the Saturday Mini-Conference.
Hope to see you there!

http://www.usa.canon.com/dlc/controller?act=GetArticleAct&articleID=2068

Thanks Adham from Facebook

cr

The SX200 IS is already shipping, it’s probably backordered already.

The D10 will be hitting shores sometime in the next 7-10 days. Expect full coverage by the 20th or so of April. The North American version of the SX1 IS will be arriving around the same time.

Tilt Shifts
They’re still on track to be showing up sometime in May. Full stock coverage may be into June. Like with all Canon high end lens products, initial quantities will be limited.

T1i
The new T1i will be seen sometime near the end of April.

270EX
They’ll be coming in April.

There’s a bunch of other PowerShots coming, these are the only ones people keep asking about.

cr

We also nailed the replacement of the 220EX that would have the ability to tilt. It’s about time!

Lenses are still proving to be difficult to get good sources on, but we’ll keep at it.

Thanks for reading!

Both will be hot sellers
Below are product availability links to the new Canon products. If you buy when this stuff is available, it supports the site.

cr

Speedlite 270EX - With The Tilt

Amstelveen, the Netherlands, 25 March, 2009: Canon announces the launch of the entry level Speedlite 270EX, an enhanced flash designed for EOS and PowerShot users. Replacing the popular Speedlite 220EX, the Speedlite 270EX is aimed at photographers wanting to expand their flash photography beyond the built in flash and those who want a small: pocketable flash unit to complement their EOS-1D or EOS 5D series. The compact Speedlite 270EX builds on the success of its predecessor, with more power than usual for its class and size.

The Speedlite 270EX includes a host of new features not available with a built-in flash that push the boundaries for the entry level flash market. These include the addition of a zoom head, ensuring efficient light distribution and bounce flash head, enabling light from the flash to bounce off a ceiling to produce pictures with more flattering lighting with softer tones and depth. Improved circuitry offers near silent recharging and enables similar recharging times as its predecessor, despite being powered by just 2 AA batteries.

Key Features include:

* High power flash with a maximum guide number 27 m
* Fast, silent recycle times
* Manual flash output (settable via camera menus)
* Speedlite controllable with compatible camera’s menu
* Zoom head
* Bounce flash head

cr

“The 220EX II is confirmed”

Short and sweet.

UPDATE
This post is still a rumor, I’ve found no confirmation of the flash. I haven’t rated the rumor because it was an anonymous email.

cr

“Hey that small flash you posted about before PMA will be a reality on March 25.”

It only makes sense to have a better small flash, but making sense doesn’t matter. :)

cr

Bounce Flash
A few emails have come in claiming the new Rebel will have a bounce flash on top. Wishful thinking? It appeared previously for a Nikon D5000 rumor. I don’t see Canon busting out a radical departure in the world of camera top flashes.

Articulating Screen
Everyone I ask says not to expect one on the new Rebel. They’d rather the large 3″ VGA screen.

I think it’d be a great idea to add one. A lot of people are pretty passionate about having one. Perhaps remove it and movie mode on the Rebel XS successor.

GMOS
The next “G” camera will be CMOS sensor based.

“You will see an announcement before you think.”

That’s it for now.

cr