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New Source
I’m told to expect a new 70-200 f/2.8L IS to be announced with the 1D Mark V (Skipping IV?).
Lenses have generally been very tough to track down with Canon. The only real success we’ve had was with the 7D.
The new source says to expect 1 other lens to be announced with it. Availability in the distant future.
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Going going…..
I just received an email in regards to a replacement of the 24-105 f/4L IS. The email says the new lens is slightly wider and longer while retaining the f/4 aperture. The new Hybrid IS will be implemented in the lens.
The writer of the email claims to have seen the lens.
This is the first I’ve heard of it. I’ll ask around.
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Misprint
Apparently the folks at Canon even want a 24-70 f/2.8L IS!
http://www.usa.canon.com/dlc/controller?act=GetArticleAct&articleID=3006
I vote misprint for now, even though they make it more than once.
Something more?
I’m on the road so I can’t post any screenshots in case the correction is made by Canon.
thanks Ettore
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Joy
For you lovers of all things small, the new 100L macro is in stock at B&H.
From B&H: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/….
You can also get the lens through Amazon third party sellers.
From Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/….
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When?
There is still no solid information in regards to when we can expect an announcement. I get random emails saying October or February. It’s all guesses at the moment.
What?
A regular source of information says the new 1D will introduce the DIGIC V processor. This processor will not only be faster, but it will also be geared to video recording. The faster processors will allow for RAW video to be shot.
The source had no spec information outside of that.
Lenses
Nothing of note coming in about lenses. Other than wishful thinking.
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EOS 60D
A battery charger claiming to charge a battery for a 60D has appeared at Best Buy. It could be the D60, or just a misprint.
60D Appears on a Universal Charger
7D Ship Dates
Best Buy expects first shipment of the 7D, G11 and S90 on October, 11, 2009.
7D available October 11, 2009?
thanks M
A report from the Netherlands says a Rep stated a ship date there as September 26, 2009.
thanks D
Rebel XS/1000D
The Rebel XS has been removed from the Vistek web site.
A local store has had the camera on “eternal backorder”.
The camera is still appearing on Canon price lists in the US and Canada.
EF 70-200 f/2.8L IS
Canon Canada recently started instant rebates on select lenses. The 70-200 f/2.8L IS was originally part of the rebate program and has since been removed in favor of the 70-200 f/4L IS.
If you see any current Canon literature on the rebate program (I can’t find it on the web), you’ll see the 70-200 f/2.8L IS still appears on some of the literature in background images and the image for the 70-200 f/4L IS is different than the rest of the lenses on the rebate amount lines.
Canon Canada late to know something? Wouldn’t be the first time.
I’ll post pics of this tomorrow, I don’t have the literature handy.
Could be nothing…
Price Watch EOS
I have updated the Price Watch EOS page. It now includes the 7D. I have removed the 40D and G10 from the page.
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Canon EOS 7D
As anticipated Canon has today announced the EOS 7D digital SLR. It boasts a new 18MP CMOS sensor, Dual DIGIC 4 processors, ISO range expandable to 12800, continuous shooting at 8 fps and full HD video recording. It also incorporates a new viewfinder with 1.0x magnification and 100% coverage and a 3 inch LCD with 920k dot resolution.
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0909/09090105canoneos7d.asp#press
Canon EF-S 15-85 & 18-135
Along with the EOS 7D, Canon has announced two EF-S, APS-C lenses. The EF-S 15-85mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM is as a high quality standard zoom designed to complement the EOS 7D. It offers a flexible 24-136mm (35mm equivalent) range and offers image stabilizer with a claimed effectiveness of 4 stops. It also includes ring-type USM and a close focus distance of 0.35m through the entire zoom range. Also bolstering Canon’s EF-S range is the 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM, which covers a 29-216mm (35mm equivalent) range and with a claimed 4-stop image stabilizer and a minimum focus distance of 0.45m.
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0909/09090103canon15mm28mm18mm135mm.asp#press
EF 100 f/2.8L Macro
Hot on the heels of Canon’s announcement of its Hybrid IS technology comes the first lens to sport this feature and, to no great surprise, it’s a 100mm F2.8 macro. The Hybrid IS system is claimed to provide up to 2 stops stabilization at 1.0x magnification, and up to 4 stops at longer shooting distances. This, Canon’s third-generation EF 100mm F2.8 macro lens, is also the first to gain the flagship ‘L’ designation and comes with such goodies as ultra-low dispersion glass elements, a nine blade circular aperture and weathersealing. The Canon EF 100mm F2.8L IS USM macro will supplement, rather than supplant the existing 100mm F2.8 USM macro.
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0909/09090102canon100mmmacro.asp#press
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Finally
Here are some pictures of the 7D and 100L IS Macro.
7D Translation
1. 18MP APSC CMOS
2. Dual DIGIC 4
3. 8 FPS (94 FINE JPEG/ 15 RAW)
4. New eight-directional double cross central AF point, total 19 cross AF points
5. ISO 100-6400 (Exp 12800)
6. 100% 1.0X magni VF with intelligent display, horizon assist
7. New iFCL metering (exposure and colour)
8. 3′ 920K Version II LCD, 160 deg viewing
9. Full HD video (w external mic input n HDMI output)
10. Live view w Face-priority AF
11. New switch for Live View/Video mode
12. Aero-dynamic body design, metallic shutter sound, 150K shutter life
13. New 24mm built-in flash, supports EOS intelligent speedlite system
14. A.L.O
15. P.I.C
16. Picture style
17. EOS Integrated Dust Removal system
7D Specs
7D & 15-85 f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
100 f/2.8L IS USM Macro Translation
1) Dual IS(tilt and shift)
2) UD glass for less diffraction
3) 9-piece round shape aperture
4) Internal Focus, ring USM and optimized algorithm achieving fast and quiet focus
5) full time manual focus
weight: 625 gram (excluding accesories)
filter size: 67 mm
size: 77.7 x 123 mm
Bonus: Free Lens Hood!
Price: A lot :)
EF 100 f/2.8L IS Macro
I’m working hard today and posted this from my iphone. These popped up on Fred Miranda’s forum apparently, I just don’t have a link handy.
thanks everyone that sent this in.
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