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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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7D Poster?
15-85 f/3.5-5.6 IS USM & 18-135 f/3.5-5.6 IS
15-85 f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
15-85 MTF Chart
18-135 f/3.5-5.6 IS
18-135 MTF Chart
I guess we can call these lenses CR3 now.
Forum: http://www.canonrumorsforum.com/index.php?topic=130.0
thanks to my sources!
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Updated Lens Info [CR2]
I’m still waiting on CR3 confirmation, so these are one step lower at CR2.
18-135 3.5-5.6 IS
15-85 f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
The macro still holds true.
No 70-200 f/2.8L IS update according to this source.
Good as Gold
"I'm Faster Than You"
This is from one of my Asian sources, thanks for the info.
I don’t have EXACT specs, but I do have some features.
Canon EOS 7D
- Dual DIGIC 4
- Built in Flash Master (Goodbye ST-E2)
- Full HD Video
- APS-C (1.6 Crop)
- Non Articulating LCD
3 New Lenses
- An L Macro will be released with the new Hybrid System
- One other is a non-L lens
- The third is a bit of a mystery still
Underwater Video Camera
- We can expect a waterproof camcorder from Canon as well.
Related Post
The 7D rumor started way back in January. The specs are off, but the concept of the camera has been correct.
I’m promised more to come.
Forum: http://www.canonrumorsforum.com/index.php?topic=103.0
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From Facebook, E-Mail & [NL]
Received some information that’s new and matches some recent NL information.
More of the same stuff really.
7D Design Goals
The Lord of Darkness
- Speed (Apparently this may have the highest FPS of any DSLR ever)
- Dual Processors and Card Slots
- HD Video
- Articulating Screen
- Pro Style AF System
- Much Better LiveView Autofocus
- Noise Control
- Increased Dynamic Range
Rebel T1
This should be released alongside the 7D next week. Basically an XSi with a movie mode (720p tops).
60D & 1D4
The 60D will be moved back to a 18 month product cycle and will be released with a 1D4 upgrade in February. The winter Olympics aren’t as big of a deal as the World Cup is. If it was the summer games, different story. There’s no rush to get a 1D4 to the market.
60D may see a megapixel decrease. There will be new emphasis on image quality, noise control and dynamic range.
70-200 f/2.8L IS II
The perfect mate to a new speed demon camera. I’m told to expect it. I don’t have CR3 information on it yet.
As I said, this is more of the same information told in a different way from the last few weeks.
Big White Lenses
I’m also told to expect 2 of the big white lenses to get a redo along with the 1D Mark IV/4. The 500 and 600 are deemed the most likely by at least a couple of sources.
L Primes
I haven’t received any confirmation that the 135L is indeed being replaced. Most of my information I have about L prime updates dates back a fair ways. The 35L II to appear alongside a new 1Ds Mark IV? That’s still all we have at the moment.
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Two Coming? (New Source)
Another source has come forward and said Canon will be bringing two macro lenses to us this fall.
The popular 100mm f/2.8 Macro will receive an IS upgrade. The 180 Macro focal length will be changed to 200mm.
The general consensus among most sources is the 70-200 f/2.8L IS will also receive an upgrade.
The other rumored lenses up for replacement are the 35L and 135L. I haven’t received any information about either at this time. I can’t see Canon launching 5 lenses at one time. The original rumor about the 35L is that it will appear with a 1Ds update. I still think that’s a strong possibility.
The new Canon Hybrid IS system will definitely be on display this month, so the primes may just have to wait.
Forum Link: http://www.canonrumorsforum.com/index.php/topic,95.0.html
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More Fishies
News of a 15mm f/2.8 USM has been around for a bit now.
An email sent today (which I couldn’t post till now) says Canon will be introducing a wider fisheye lens. There’s no word on whether or not it’s EF-S or circular.
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Current Lens Talk
The following are lenses that are being bandied about for release this fall.
100 f/2.8 IS Macro
200 f/3.5L IS Macro
70-200 f/2.8L IS II
50-200 f/2.8L IS
24-105 f/2.8L IS
15mm f/2.8 USM Fisheye
The only credible information I have on lenses is the two macros. We’ve always had a hard time getting lens info here at Canon Rumors, this round of rumors isn’t any different.
Bodies
The 60D/7D will be arriving to the real world next Tuesday according to most sources. A couple site August 25 as a possibility.
We’ll also be seeing a new Rebel. Canon will trump the D3000 and keep video in their entry level camera.
Flashes
There is nothing on the immediate horizon about flashes.
Powershot
An interesting email claiming Canon would be releasing another waterproof camera. It would have a 5x zoom and HD Video. It’s a [CR1] rumor.
Firmware
The 5D Mark II could be seeing a firmware update “any day now”. No word on what will be added/fixed.
Canon Rumors
The site is onto the dedicated server. We had very minimal downtown last night. All seems to be working fine.
Sorting through emails, more to come this afternoon.
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Could be
We’re told to expect 2 new Macro lenses to be launched. Possibly in August with the new SLR(s).
EF 100 f/2.8 IS Macro
EF 200mm f/3.5L IS Macro
We’re told the current 100 Macro would remain current for the time being. There won’t be an update to an EF-S macro.
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An old rumor returns
According to this post at POTN, the 135L has been dropped from the current lens lineup.
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=3D731805
Thanks yitzy
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From NL
Reports are circulating that someone at Canon UK let it be known a new 70-200 f/2.8L IS II should be expected for September.
Canon UK is having a show on October 27th and 28th to showoff all the new stuff.
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