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EOS Bodies / Canon Doesn't Need a Compact Camera System
« on: March 18, 2011, 12:18:47 PM »
….according to the head of consumer imaging in Europe

Canon doesn’t need to introduce a mirrorless compact system camera (CSC), according to the head of consumer imaging in Europe, as the company does not have a problem selling its existing compact and DSLR products. In an interview with Amateur Photographer, Rainer Fuehres said that compact system cameras have been introduced by manufacturers that find it difficult to compete in the digital SLR market. Not ruling out the possibility that Canon will enter this area, Rainer stressed that if it did the reason would not be because Canon felt it had to.

Read more at Amateur Photographer

CR Editorial I pretty much disagree with everything Mr. Fuehres said in regards to Canon’s place in the mirrorless world.

Point one, there’s no way Canon as a company thinks, “hey the stuff we sell now is all we need to sell, selling more stuff isn’t worthwhile”. Canon makes money very well and selling stuff in new expanding markets is a no brainer.

Could Canon do it differently than Sony, m4/3 and Samsung? I think they could. There have been rumors Nikon will introduce a mirrorless camera geared to the pro market. If you go after the pro market, you don’t have to worry as much about volume and you’re not competing directly with the consumer level products other manufacturers are producing. If your pro mirrorless camera does well, you can slowly work your way down to the consumer market instead of the other way around.

From my personal experience and what I’ve seen, 80% of the people I know with mirrorless cameras do not own SLRs. That’s a lot of customers Canon does not have. If you fear you’re going to have your DSLR sales cannibalized by mirrorless cameras, just make sure it’s you cannibalizing them.

I will note, most every M9 owner I know has a DSLR system as well. Canon doesn’t need a $7000 mirrorless camera, but something in the $3000 range will give them a solid margin and they don’t have to put crazy amounts of manufacturing resources behind it.

Now his statement about others entering the field because they can’t compete in the DSLR market is somewhat true. Although there’s one company hasn’t had a problem competing in the DSLR field and is doing very well in the mirrorless market, and that’s Sony. They have the resources to match Canon every step of the way.

Canon will introduce a mirrorless camera, and no one in the company will tip their hat to what may be coming.

thanks Ian

cr


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EOS Bodies / First Canon Mirrorless Related Patent?
« on: March 17, 2011, 10:40:26 PM »

The First Canon Mirrorless Related Patent?

This appears to be a lens adaptor. EF to something else?


Egami compares it to the Sony NEX to alpha mount adaptor.


Publication number: Patent 2011-53437 (P2011-53437A)

Release date: March 17, 2011 (2011.3.17)

Title of invention: Lens adapter apparatus and system


Google Translated Link (egami)


CR’s Take

I don’t read japanese, so I’m relying on the job the translator does to the site. It looks like a lens mount adaptor. If/when Canon enters the mirrorless market, I am pretty confident they will have an EF adaptor for such a system.


This is the first patent I’ve seen that has even a remote chance of being about a mirrorless camera from Canon.


cr




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Canon General / NAB Announcement? [CR1]
« on: March 17, 2011, 08:10:42 PM »

Something Coming?

There’s some talk about a “significant” Canon announcement for NAB. I wouldn’t think NAB would bring about a DSLR announcement, but maybe something in the camcorder realm is a possibility.


Availability of anything new is another story.


Japan

Lots of people are asking what’s going to happen with stock levels and things like that with Canon and other Japanese origin gadgets. The answer is, I don’t know.


Canon is telling their reps not to say anything about Japan and what effect this tragedy is going to have on the industry. For the moment, no one really knows.


What I will say, is do not expect this to be rectified in a couple of weeks. We’re talking months before anything gets back to what is considered “normal”.


Canon Canada Cancels Upcoming 60D Rebate

Canon Canada has cancelled an upcoming instant rebate program on the 60D, a casualty of the earthquake. There’s probably going to be more of this coming in the next few weeks.


cr



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Canon General / *UPDATE* Canon Australia Announcement?
« on: March 16, 2011, 08:14:41 PM »

*UPDATE 2*

Canon Australia really needs to rethink how they use the word “exciting”.


It is a truly exciting event for us to be nearing our 50,000th World of EOS member. We definitely wouldn’t be able to do it without your help and we hope that we will get to greater heights as we continue to provide added value for our World of EOS members both now and in the future. Cheers, the Canon team.


*UPDATE*

It’s suggested the announcement could be price drop related. We’ve heard murmurs about Canon Australia dropping prices to compete with the grey market.


From Canon Australia

Canon Australia posted on their Facebook page that they have an “exciting announcement” coming today.


I have heard nothing from anyone about an announcement, so I am in the dark as to what it could be. I cannot find a similar post by any other Canon subsidiary.



From: Canon Australia Facebook


thanks Rob


cr



1415
PowerShot Cameras / Canon Patents 42x Zoom Lens!
« on: March 16, 2011, 01:56:20 PM »
Wow! The number of shots I’ve missed because I only have 35x zoom is staggering. It’s a good thing they’re working on something more!

That EF 1200 f/5.6L is starting to look overpriced.

4.36mm-180.0mm F2.54-5.74

Publication number Patent 2011-33868 (P2011-33868A)

Release date February 17, 2011 (2011.2.17)

Numerical Example

  • F = 4.36-180.0mm focal length
  • Fno = 2.54-5.74
  • 38.63-1.23 ° angle
  • Image height is 3.49-3.88mm
  • Total lens length 94.37-134.09
  • Back Focus 9.00-6.38
  • 41.24 zoom ratio
  • Two-sided aspheric

Optical system

  • Positive lead type zoom lens
  • Zooming, the object first and third groups, the group moved toward the second image
  • The third lens group for image stabilization
  • Expression rear focus lens group to focus on the fifth

cr


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Canon General / Earthquake Effect on Canon Products
« on: March 15, 2011, 05:17:29 PM »

Mostly Unknown

What’s going to happen with manufacturing is still pretty unknown at the moment. I think it’s safe to say we’re going to have shortages of products over the next few months. I’m not sure how “just in time” Canon is with inventory to various nations around the world, but I don’t imagine they warehouse a lot of stuff in Japan.


Beyond manufacturing, they have to be able to get the product out of the country. Shipping ports, airports, trains, trucks and all that are very affected by the earthquake.


Advice?

If you really wanted something but were holding off for a better price, I’d consider picking it up before the possibility of stock issues or price increases at various retailers.


Announcements?

All information has stopped trickling in. I am unsure for the moment if any product launches or announcements have been posponed.


Canon Humanitarian Efforts (Canon Canada Official Statement)


I would like to provide you with the available updates around the devastating earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan causing widespread destruction and injury.  There are a total of three Canon Inc. operational sites and five group companies located in Japan.  Unfortunately, 15 of our employees at one location were injured.  Thankfully their injuries are not life-threatening.


The damages to buildings and equipment vary from location to location and the supply of essential utilities (gas, water and electricity) has been negatively impacted.  The country has announced that there will be rotating black outs to assist in the relief effort in all areas.


The Company continues to ascertain the extent of the damages and determine the best course of action.  The impact on future production has yet to be determined and contingency plans are underway.  However, we do expect there will be some disruption in some areas.


We will be keeping the most up to date information posted on the canon.ca homepage under latest news for your information. We will communicate any known impacts on our business to you as they become available.  In the interim, we understand you will need to make the appropriate business decisions for your organization and we will endeavor to provide you the most up to date information possible.


To aid in the relief efforts, the Canon Group is making a donation of 300 million yen (approximately $3.5 million Cdn) to the Japanese Red Cross Society and other humanitarian aid organizations, and will provide supplies as needed.


Our thoughts are with our fellow employees and their families in Japan as well as those working abroad whose families have been impacted.  We would like to extend our thanks to those of you who have already expressed your concern for our employees at Canon.  It is very much appreciated.


cr




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Canon General / Canon Updates Manufacturing Status
« on: March 13, 2011, 04:56:30 PM »

Canon updates their manufacturing status at various plants around Japan. They still report minimal injuries.


Every plant is closed on March 14, and most remain undecided beyond that.


Read the official document


No word whether or not product announcements will be affected or not. Manufacturing of everything else will be.


thanks Konstantin


cr



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EOS Bodies / 1Ds4 & 5D3 Timetable [CR1]
« on: March 12, 2011, 11:30:35 AM »

A new timetable?

Comments from Australia [NL].



  • The 5D Mark III will come at least 6 months after the 1Ds replacement. If a 1Ds is announced in April, that would put a 5D3 in the Oct 2011 timeframe. That would be just over 3 years since the 5D Mark II

  • The EF-S line of lenses are not high on the list of priorities at Canon.

  • “L” lenses and the development of them are whats needed to get the most out of the 18mp crop sensors.

  • Australia could expect price drops in April to combat the grey market.


I will note, I have not yet heard from the “2012 for the 1Ds replacement” folks in a while.


cr



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Canon General / Canon Loves Thunderbolt!
« on: March 10, 2011, 09:21:50 PM »

I/O Love

Canon is apparently “excited” about the possibilities of Thunderbolt. We should be excited that they’re excited. Transferring all those 50mbit HD files from your 5D Mark III will take some time with the status quo.


Canon continues “it will bring new levels of performance and simplicity to the video creation market”.


For the moment, there’s no official announcement or a hint as to what product(s) may see the technology first.


source: engadget


thanks Otto & Elliott


cr



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Lenses / More Sigma Primes Coming? [CR1]
« on: March 10, 2011, 09:07:13 PM »
Sigma adding to the prime lineup With the success and quality of the Sigma 50 f/1.4 and 85 f/1.4, I’m told they’ll be adding more fast primes to the lineup over the next 18 months.

Lenses on the horizon may include a 24  f/1.4, 35 f/1.4 and 135 f/2.

Sigma will also continue to update lenses by adding OS to them. The 300 f/2.8 may be the first to get OS along with the 500 f/4.5. With the pricing of the new Canon lenses in these focal ranges, I wouldn’t be shocked to see Sigma do something 20% cheaper.

cr


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Contests / Blue Crane DVD Giveaway Winners
« on: March 09, 2011, 10:00:13 PM »

Winners!

I have notified the winners of the Blue Crane DVD giveaway via the private message service on the forums.


The Bad News

Some folks guessed the right answer, but didn’t specify which video they wanted to receive. This disqualified the entry. It was important to me that people received videos they wanted. Sorry for that, but it was specified in the contest rules.


The Winning Answer

I asked you to rank 4 specific cameras in order of importance according to me!



  1. 5D Mark II

  2. 300D / Digital Rebel

  3. 1Ds

  4. 1D Mark IV


I used to rank the 300D/Digital Rebel #1, but I think the 5D Mark II has really done more to change and advance digital SLRs. I understand most of that is to do with video, but a lot of people also bought this camera because of the amazing files that come from this full frame beauty. We all wish it had the 7D AF in it, but that’s what Mark IIIs are for!


You’re all winners!

Blue Crane Digital is offering 15% to Canon Rumors readers. Just use the coupon code “canonrumors” without the quotes during checkout. The coupon code is valid until March 31, 2011.


More giveaways soon!


cr



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EOS Bodies / 1Ds Replacement Soon?
« on: March 09, 2011, 01:56:35 PM »

Speculation starts up again

Over at NL, Keith was given some information at the focus show in UK about the upcoming 1Ds4. He was told he wouldn’t have to wait long and it would precede a 5D Mark III.


It is noted the source could have been fed a line to keep people guessing.


I personally haven’t heard anything different than the late 2011/early 2012 I’ve been told in the past.


cr



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EOS Bodies / Apple, EVIL & a Profile
« on: March 09, 2011, 01:38:36 PM »
Collaboration with Apple? I’ve received a few pieces of information about an upcoming collaboration between Apple and Canon. What that collaboration is hasn’t been spelled out to me. It could be with the upcoming Final Cut Pro 8, or maybe something more.

Canon Wants a Medium Format Company? I’m not sure if stuff I’ve written in the past is getting recycled, but I’ve had a rash of comments recently about Canon’s desire to purchase a medium format company. We’ve heard before they’ve had talks with Hasselblad. It could be more of the same.

Canon Mirrorless I’ve received emails recently saying we’ll see an EVIL announcement in May. I rate that CR negative 5. The best information I have is that Canon is still in the exploratory stages with a mirrorless solution. There’s no rush to get something to market.

Latest Photographer Profile We’ve added another photographer profile. This time Alex Johnson from Minnesota. Check it out.

cr


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EOS Bodies / MPEG2 Based Codec for 5D Mark III?
« on: March 08, 2011, 11:35:55 PM »
At least we aren’t talking about RAW video! Codec talk has been running rampant for a while in regards to the 5D Mark III, is most of it fact or wishlist?

According to EOSHD, Canon is working on an MPEG2 based codec for the 5D Mark III. It will have a 4-2-2 color space. Another feature will be a variable bitrate up to 50mbit. The codec will be an improved version from the XF305

The move is motivated by the desire to avoid paying Sony and Panasonic a licensing fee for AVCHD/H.246.

Adobe and Apple have already taken up the format, so applications for native editing will not be a problem.

cr


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Lenses / 24-70 II in April? [CR2]
« on: March 08, 2011, 08:55:51 AM »

The end in sight?

A good source says “I’d be surprised to see the next 24-70 not announced in April”. The source does caution things could go awry because of these apparent lens delays.


The source also says the lens will be “with IS”.


I look forward to the end of the speculation on this lens.


cr



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