From one good source
This is a CR2 source that has been right on multiple occasions and missed a few.

Next week I’m told we will see the following.

Camera:
1Ds Mark IV  at 32mp. No other spec details.

There will be no 60D at this time.

Lenses:
EF 24-70 f/2.8L IS

I’m told this is for sure, take it to the bank. I have yet to hear from CR3 people in regards to the lens.

2 other lenses would be announced. One would be niche market and the other an EF mount lens. There is currently nothing more definitive out there.

Flash [CR1]
2 different sources said we’ll see a new speedlite. Both are CR1

There should be ton of info over the weekend, and I’ll be awake for most of it.

cr

Feature List
- Gel info built into unit
- Custom gel accessories from Canon
- A guide number higher than 58. Perhaps as high as 70.
- Some functions of the flash unit are not yet available in EOS cameras, not even the 1D4. Possibly new camera firmware needed.
- Exact announcement date unknown, although 2010 is likely.

That’s all for now.

cr

What’s going on in PowerShot?
I don’t think there’s going to be too much revolutionary from Canon. They make the best selling compacts on earth and that probably won’t change. I think we’ll see a couple new models.

G Series?
The G12 will be announced next summer and will probably be about the same with the addition of HD video. Could we see a CMOS sensor added to the camera? It’s possible. There’s always a few “G”Mos rumors floating around.

I don’t expect any large sensor G series camera.

S Series
The S90 is doing quite well for Canon and will have an incremental update next summer. HD Video most likely. I don’t see a 2nd “S” series camera added to the lineup.

D Series
The D10 and it’s love/hate design has been a huge success for Canon. I expect a D20 with an array of colors and HD video. The accessory kit for $100+ was a stupid idea.

I could also see an elph sized waterproof camera. Perhaps with a 3 meter rating and slim design.

SX Series
There will be an update to the SX200 that will probably be incremental. The camera has sold quite well. It needs a bit of a boost in image quality and the popup flash annoys people.

There will be an SX130 I expect, we know how I feel about that camera. Hey, it’s cheap with a big zoom.

SX20 IS will get another incremental upgrade. Canon sells so many of these cameras. I can’t help but think they’re going to lithium battery these cameras eventually. Another chipped battery. I’m personally a AA fan for the line.

A Series
A lot of people were upset when manual controls were removed from the A series. I can see a 2100 update getting the manual controls back, but not the 1100 update.

I also expect to see an “A” series camera with an articulating screen come back. I think a lot of people missed it.

A480 update will be…. zzzz

ELPH
A very popular series of cameras. I think the most creative stuff will appear here.

I can see an ELPH with the G11/S90 sensor announced soon. Perhaps with 5x zoom.

I think we’re going to see a small 8x zoom camera launched sometime this year. No other large zoom ELPH camera will be introduced.

The touchscreen camera will get a facelift. It needs some more creative uses for the touchscreen like Nikon has.

The SD780 and Sd1200 will receive subtle upgrades. I could see the screen getting larger on both and the optical viewfinder removed.

As I mentioned earlier, perhaps a waterproof ELPH.

E & TX Series
I can’t even wager a guess if Canon will try to resurrect these lines. I do know of a few TX1 fans. I haven’t met an E1 fan. :)

I don’t predict anything too crazy.

Flashes
I think we’ll see a 580 EX II replacement or an addition to the flash lineup above it. ETTL3 metering. I also expect a higher guide number.

I expect the cameras could receive firmware upgrades for such a flash if needed. I’d be interested to see if the 1D Mark IV has any firmware clues about a new flash.

The 430EX II and 270EX will remain current.

Accessories
What the heck, I predict we’ll see a GPS addon for Photokina for the EOS line. :)

Software
This is more of a wish. I want to see DPP redone and have an interface line Aperture & Lightroom. I love the quality of files I get from DPP, I just hate using it.

That’s it, that’s all. Predictions done. If I hit 50% correct, I’ll consider that a success.

Enjoy 2010 and good look in all your photography endeavours.

cr

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

Flex TT5 & MiniTT1 Review

Needless to say there is a lot of excitement about the product.

I’m mostly excited because of the small size. My only gripe with my PocketWizards has been the giant antenna. These will fit nicely in a very small space.

The big feature upgrade? These things do remote TTL. The units are brand specific and the first ones will be available for Canon.

Read The Review: http://strobist.blogspot.com/2009/02/pocketwizard-flextt5-and-minitt1-full.html

Visit PocketWizard: http://www.pocketwizard.com/

New PocketWizard Manual: PocketWizard FlexTT5/Mini 1 Manual

Pricing? MiniTT1$199 and FlexTT5 $219

I will say the only thing I don’t like about the new PocketWizards is their new name. Couldn’t just call them the “Flex1″ and “Mini1″?

Image borrowed from Strobist, visit their site for more.

cr