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Lenses / New Wide Angles Lenses in 2013 [CR2]
« on: Today at 01:33:48 PM »
Announcements in the fall
We’re told that two new wide angle zooms for full frame will be coming from Canon in the next 6-8 months. At least one of them could be announced in Q4 of 2013.

One of the lenses will be the 14-24 f/2.8L, that will complete Canon’s run of lenses covering 14mm to 560mm.

The other will be a replacement to both the 16-35 f/2.8L II and the 17-40 f/4L. We’re told one of the configurations in test is an EF 16-50 f/4L IS.

This comes from a source that has been correct in the past, although timing is always hit and miss with Canon lenses.

cr


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EOS Bodies - For Video / Product Advisory for the EOS-1D X & EOS-1D C
« on: June 18, 2013, 08:18:20 AM »
Autofocus Recall
This notice is to proactively inform our customers of the details of the phenomena described below along with Canon’s support actions. Because we value the trust our customers have placed in us, we are dedicated to continuously improving product quality and delivering industry-leading service and support. We offer our sincerest apologies to any customer who may be inconvenienced.

Affected Products EOS-1D X Digital SLR Camera EOS-1D C Cinema EOS Camera

Phenomena In some units of the models listed below, there is a possibility that the following phenomena may occur due to wear caused by insufficient lubrication within the camera’s driving mechanism.

1. AF searches but does not lock in on the subject. (Caused by minute particles produced by wear mentioned above.) 2. The image shown in the viewfinder is “blurry” or “not steady”. (Occurs if wear progresses.)

Potentially Affected Products 1. EOS-1D X: If the sixth digit of the serial number is “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”, “6” or “7”, the phenomena described above may occur. 2. EOS-1D C: If the sixth digit of the serial number is “1”, the phenomena described above may occur.

NOTE: If the camera’s battery compartment contains one of the markings illustrated below, the camera is NOT affected by the phenomena described above even if the sixth digit of the serial number is one of the numbers mentioned above.

    Markings of UNAFFECTED cameras

An “A” mark

A black mark on the silver bracket

Support Potentially affected cameras will be inspected and repaired free of charge. If you own one of the potentially affected cameras please contact our Customer Support Center.

This information is for residents of the United States and Puerto Rico only. If you do not reside in the USA or Puerto Rico, please contact the Canon Customer Support Center in your region.

Please register the EOS-1D X and the EOS-1D C. By registering, we will be able to notify you via email when service updates are available.

Thank you, Customer Support Operations Canon U.S.A., Inc


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EOS Bodies / Is This the EOS 3D?
« on: June 17, 2013, 01:13:50 PM »
An image worth investigating
Below are some screencaps that I received today from a Chinese forum called “Weibo”. In it, you will see a blurred out Canon camera, which isn’t all that significant.

However, on the strap we see what appears to be “EOS 3D”, I do not see a fold in the strap that would possibly be hiding a “0″ for the 30D, nor is it a 7.

What do you think?

Canon-EOS-3D-camera

Canon-EOS-3D-camera-2

Canon-EOS-3D-camera-3 Canon-EOS-3D-camera-4

Also appeared on [PR]

cr


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Site Information / Re: CR wobbly
« on: June 17, 2013, 11:29:55 AM »
Please let me know if you have any issues from this moment on. A temporary fix has been put into place as a troubleshooting measure.


Cheers

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Site Information / Re: CR wobbly
« on: June 17, 2013, 08:32:05 AM »
Quote from: J.R. on June 17, 2013, 08:28:07 AM
Quote from: Canon Rumors on June 17, 2013, 08:24:32 AM
To anyone having an issue, dump your cache, restart the browser and try again.

No one from the development team can replicate these errors in any browser, tablet or operating system.

Please specify if your issues are happening on the blog or the forum.

If it continues to happen today, please let us know.

Tried that day before yesterday and yesterday as well but no luck. However, I got only one error earlier this morning. It's been fine since.

Forum or blog?

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Site Information / Re: CR wobbly
« on: June 17, 2013, 08:24:32 AM »
To anyone having an issue, dump your cache, restart the browser and try again.

No one from the development team can replicate these errors in any browser, tablet or operating system.

Please specify if your issues are happening on the blog or the forum.

If it continues to happen today, please let us know.

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Pricewatch Deals / BuyDig.com is Giving 5% Instant Rewards & More on Select Canon Gear
« on: June 16, 2013, 12:16:44 PM »

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Site Information / Re: Classified for Sell Section on CR
« on: June 15, 2013, 12:06:29 PM »
A buy and sell forum has been on our minds for a while. People seem to want it, however there are two big forums that already do it, and I think one of them does it very well, that being fredmiranda.com

I imagine Fred spent a considerable amount of resources to develop the rating and feedback system, I would have to find a developer that could implement similar features. I would also have to find an angle that would make the buy and sell here unique to the other sites. More of the same rarely works out.

The other issue is policing it, and watching for scams. Even though it's not the web sites fault, when someone does get scammed, we're going to have to deal with the fallout. I'm not sure I really have the stomach for that.

I'll think a little harder about it, a few other things are being implemented in the next 30 days at CR, so I'd like to get all that done before we take on another project.

Thanks for the great feedback as usual folks!

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Pricewatch Deals / Sigma 18-35 f/1.8 DC Available for Preorder
« on: June 14, 2013, 09:25:54 AM »

From B&H Photo

B&H Photo is now accepting preorders for the Sigma 18-35 f/1.8 DC lens. Keep in mind a “DC” lens is for a crop body.


Preorder the Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC $799


cr



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Site Information / Re: banning people for nothing at canon rumors
« on: June 13, 2013, 05:01:32 PM »
Quote from: crasher8 on June 13, 2013, 04:07:29 PM
I was banned in a previous incarnation (crasher7) by sharing info about rebates on a certain brand of tripods. Ricockulous.

That's a slippery slope, as we have to combat various retailers posting on these forums about deals for the "free" advertising. We also had issues with people using their own affiliate IDs for stores on the web.

We pretty much have a zero tolerance policy on that, in your case, you were probably collateral damage and we were incorrect in banning you.

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Lenses / Re: Which foot for the 200-400?
« on: June 13, 2013, 04:12:15 PM »
Quote from: RGF on June 13, 2013, 04:10:48 PM
I just got the 200-400 and replaced the foot with RRS replacement.  I noticed that there was a mini foot in the trunk.  Is this normal with the new Great Whites?  My 500 is nearing 13 years old (time for photo-bar mitzvah) and only came with one foot. 

It seems the new mini foot is even smaller than RRS replacement foot.

The new big whites do come with a monopod foot.

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Site Information / Re: banning people for nothing at canon rumors
« on: June 13, 2013, 04:06:26 PM »
Thank-you for taking the time to discuss what is perceived to be an issue.

I will say that time-to-time I will get clarification from a moderator if a user complains directly to me about a ban. Most of the time the moderator is granted autonomy in making the decision to ban or suspend a user. However, there have been a few instances where a ban has been overturned for whatever reason. Humans make mistakes and moderating a forum is pretty much a thankless job. :)

As for soft deleting posts, I will look into that. The idea is a good one.

Karma was abused in so many ways, and was an enormous headache for myself and moderators. It is never coming back.

Again, thanks for the concern and if anyone has any issues you think I should know about, please email me at canonrumorsguy [a t] gmail.com

Do not use the messaging system here to get in contact with me.


Cheers
CR

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Lenses / Canon EF 70-200 f/2.8L Non-IS Discontinued?
« on: June 13, 2013, 03:49:11 PM »

Various reports say it is

We’ve heard from a few people that the EF 70-200 f/2.8L is in the process of being discontinued.


A few people have said they have attempted to get broken lenses fixed and have been told by Canon USA that parts for the repair are no longer available and will not be in the future either.


Another report says an EF 70-200 f/2.8L that was in disrepair was replaced with a refurbished EF 70-200 f/2.8L IS II at no extra cost. However, don’t go breaking your lenses, as this may have been a one off.


I would imagine the current stock of the lens at retailers will probably be the last of them. I’ve heard nothing about a replacement for the lens, even though I do think there is a place for Non-IS lenses such as this one.


Canon EF 70-200 f/2.8L at B&H Photo $1299


cr



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EOS Bodies / Patent: EF 100-400 f/4.5-5.6L IS
« on: June 13, 2013, 10:35:40 AM »

Another patent

This is probably the third separate patent I have seen for an EF 100-400 f/4.5-5.6L IS over the last 24 months. A zoom ring version does exist in the wild. We’re told the push/pull is finished and we’ll get a properly sealed 100-400. The cost will be north of $2500 USD and we could finally see it announced before the end of the year. Also appearing in the patent is a 70-300.


The breakdown below is Google translated



  • Patent Publication No. 2013-105053

    • Publication date 2013.5.30

    • Filing date 2011.11.15



  • Example 1

    • Zoom ratio 4.01

    • Focal length f = 72.48-135.49-290.86mm

    • Fno. 4.58-4.94-5.85

    • Half angle ω = 16.62-9.07-4.25 °

    • Image height Y = 21.64mm

    • 143.42-175.48-201.87mm overall length of the lens

    • BF 39.98mm



  • Example 3

    • Zoom ratio 3.75

    • Focal length f = 104.16-166.66-391.00mm

    • Fno. 4.60-5.20-5.80

    • Half angle ω = 11.73-7.40-3.17 °

    • Image height Y = 21.64mm

    • 221.48-252.31-300.68mm overall length of the lens

    • BF 70.65-87.69-113.37mm



  • Canon patent

    • I want to put in the first group the anomalous dispersion optical element

    • It is possible correction and lateral chromatic axial chromatic aberration, but spherical aberration of color and field curvature occurs

    • By optimizing the placement, the correction and field curvature, the spherical aberration of the color of g-line




Source: [EG]


cr



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Site Information / Re: CR wobbly
« on: June 12, 2013, 09:25:12 AM »
Hey

We had to do some upgrades to the forum and some backend stuff, that shouldn't affect anything web site based though.

I have purged all the site caches, and I recommend doing the same on the user end. See if that corrects your issues.

I can't replicate any of these problems, I'll forward this to the admin though.

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