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Software & Accessories / PowerShot SX130 IS Firmware 1.0.1.0

« on: October 10, 2010, 09:58:50 PM »

SX130 IS 1.0.1.0 Firmware Update

New firmware for the budget superzoom.

• Fixes a phenomenon in which the audio and video get recorded out of sync when shooting movies with the image quality set to high definition (1280×720 pixels).


• This phenomenon occurs gradually from the starts of recording and becomes more noticeable as the recording time gets longer.


• The longest HD movies this model can record at one time are approximately 10 minutes in length.


• This phenomenon occurs only when the image quality is set to HD; it does not occur in the other settings (640×480 pixels or 320×240 pixels)

Download Here

Thanks Warren

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EOS Bodies / New Canon DSLR PL-Mount

« on: October 09, 2010, 07:30:04 AM »

No Destruction of Camera Neccessary

Zunow have released a new PL-Mount for Canon DSLR’s that doesn’t require you to mangle your 5D Mark II’s. There will be no moving the sensor, changing electronics or the best part, no voiding your warranty.

The news you want to know? It’s going to set you back about $2800 USD. The mount uses optical glass to achieve its goal.

From Zunow

This is the very first PL Mount where you don’t have to modify your Canon DSLR camera. This means you don’t have to send it away and hope it will get back to you in one piece. Also your standard Canon warranty will still be in affect when you use this adapter.

Thanks to the high quality optical glass inside the PL Mount we can create a perfect 35mm light circle around your full frame sensor. So you can film with your Canon DSLR without any distorsion or lost in depth of field.

The Zunow PL Mount 5D comes standard with a V-lock support plate. This will support your PL Mount with a heavy cinematic lens attached. Thanks to the V-lock system you can mount you DSLR onto every quick release adapter. So easy to use onto your tripod.

If you like to know more regarding this PL Mount please fill in our contact form and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

From Cinescopophilia via Zunow

thanks David

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EOS Bodies / Lenses in 2011 [CR2]

« on: October 08, 2010, 07:03:25 AM »

Lots to come

2011 will be the year of the lens, Canon is set to do a big refresh of their lens lineup in 2011. Nikon has done it in 2010.

The first lens I’m still told will be the 24-70 redo, and we already know about the 500 & 600.

The lenses being replaced will be popular flagship type lenses to improve resolution power. The next 1Ds and 5D will be big megapixel cameras (sorry, they’re not done with that yet).

Does that mean no EF-S lenses? The only one I could getting a refresh is the 60 macro. I’d like to see the 17-55 get a build quality upgrade (they break a lot as a rental item).

There was also this interview that mentions a big commitment to the EF mount and new products.

Canon’s Mirrorless Entry

“It’s a 2012 product”

That’s all I was told about that.

The Photographic, Video & Digital Imaging Show

I’ll be heading to Toronto/Mississauga next Friday to attend the Henry’s show. There won’t be anything new there, but I can bother the Canon reps. I’m hoping more of the new lenses will be available to touch.

Happy Thanksgiving Canada!

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EOS Bodies / Adorama has New Stock

« on: October 06, 2010, 05:29:42 AM »

Adorama is showing in stock for the following cameras.

• Canon S95 $399
• Canon G12 $499
• Canon SX30 $429
• Canon 60D Body $1099

The price watch pages have been updated with the new PowerShots.

60D Review Coming The M9 review was well received and I enjoyed doing it. I’m going to follow the same formula for the 60D review. Do not expect to see the review soon, I want to use the camera for a while and try to make good photographs with it. I’m debating whether to take it to Kenya with me in November. I might split the review into 2 parts, keep an eye out.

Canon Rumors is Moving Canon Rumors is in the process of switching hosts, there could be a hiccup or two in the next couple of days.

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Lenses / Rumors!

« on: October 04, 2010, 07:35:31 AM »

I’m back home

I’ve returned home to Canada and seem to be over my jet lag, so back to work.

Where are the rumors?

After a major trade show, stuff usually dries up. I think some people would like to forget about cameras for a few weeks. Northlight points out what I’ve also heard from a few people. Things are going to be slow for a little while.

I do not expect any new camera body before 2011. There is still a chance for a lens announcement.

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Lenses / EF 24-70 f/2.8L Replacement [CR2]

« on: September 27, 2010, 01:19:50 PM »

Stop teasing me!

I know, I know. We keep talking about it and nothing happens. 99% of the stuff that comes in regarding this lens I put to the side.

However, a great source has finally spoken up in regards to a replacement. I’m not putting CR3 on it because I don’t have a specific date.

What I am told is the lens is coming “sooner rather than later”. There’s 2 possible announcement dates.

It sounds like it will be launched alone like the EF 70-200 f/2.8L IS II was. It’ll either be announced before the end of the year, OR just before WPPI which starts February 17, 2011.

It’s not confirmed it’s going to be an IS lens, though if it wasn’t. I’d be completely shocked.

This is officially the best confirmation I’ve received in regards to this lens.

You will know more the second I know more.

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EOS Bodies / Re: The Leica M9 Experience

« on: September 27, 2010, 04:51:47 AM »

Great review. Well done.

I have two small questions though. 1: How does M9 compare to EVILs like GF1 or EP2? 2: If I recall it right, M9 uses a Bayer matrix CCD, right? So it's possible that removing the anti-aliasing filter could introduce moire into the pictures. Did you see any visible moire in your shots?

I owned a GF1 for a little bit of time. It just never felt right for me. I cannot shoot with EVF's yet., the quality just isn't there. I know it's coming. I've never touched the Olympus counterpart.

There is going to be Moire in certain situations, there's nothing much that can be done about that. I have not noticed any yet, I'm sure I will in some shots one day.

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EOS Bodies / Re: The Leica M9 Experience

« on: September 27, 2010, 04:47:23 AM »

Ideally, Canon will come out with an EVIL camera at some point, but in the meantime, I've been looking at the "G" series. Someone on this blog mentioned the S90, but my personal preference is to have a viewfinder. I just hate trying to compose through a rear screen.

I recently saw a story in which all the photos were shot with a G9, including some that were printed nearly full page. The quality appears to be there.

What do others think? Anyone else have any actual experience with a second camera for casual shooting.

I have an acquaintance that sells his travel stuff through Getty from a G9 and more recently a G11. In the right hand and right situations, the quality and usability of G files is excellent.

I love the S90, I will get an S95 as soon as I can. It's my 3rd option for a camera though, something truly pocketable.

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EOS Bodies / Re: The Leica M9 Experience

« on: September 26, 2010, 01:45:32 PM »

...and was made solely for still images.

Last I checked, the EOS-1D Mark III doesn't shoot video 

All that writing and you comment about that?

Fixed

 

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EOS Bodies / Re: The Leica M9 Experience

« on: September 26, 2010, 07:49:06 AM »

"It does, but this camera isn’t about specs. It’s about user experience in making a photograph."

"User experience". I think I've heard that used many times before for another product...  If I got a penny everytime I heard that used for that fruity product I'd have enough dough to buy a 1DsIII. 

"If someone doesn’t think this is the best camera in the world, they don’t deserve to own one”.

 

And there it is again, if I got a penny everytime I heard that uttered by elitist equipment collectors, be it for cars, gadgets or some other mass-produced consumer product, I'd have enough dough to buy a Veyron... 

Hey, I updated your points a bit. "User experience" is a stupid catchphrase. So it's gone.

I also removed the quote, I think it went against the context of what I was trying to say without sounding like an elitest. I'm not, I just like the camera.

I hope that's ok.
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EOS Bodies / The Leica M9 Experience

« on: September 26, 2010, 06:29:06 AM »

Yes, I wrote a Leica review

Please don’t give me heck for it, Leica and Canon can get along. Rest assured no Nikon review will ever appear here.

I did this because people ask me why I use one, so this seemed like a good way to tell them. It’s more of an experience review than a technical review of the camera.

I also did this because it’s a 1 of a kind camera, there is no other full frame camera like it. There should be more of them, and Canon should make one.

If you read it, I hope you enjoy it.

Read the review

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EOS Bodies / Canon & Nikon Flagships in 2011

« on: September 25, 2010, 03:26:17 AM »

I have a bit more information

It seems that both Canon and Nikon are aiming for very high megapixel flagship cameras near the end of 2011, somewhere in the 35-45 mpx range.

This exceeds original reports of a 32mp sensor inside the 1Ds Mark IV.

Before either of these cameras launch, I suspect both Canon & Nikon will release big megapixel cameras to come above the D700 & 5D Mark II. Think in the 28-32mp range. This would match up with some stuff I’ve been told in the past.

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EOS Bodies / Cameras & Lenses From Various Sources

« on: September 24, 2010, 01:42:57 PM »

This and That

I have some loose information about what and when we can expect new cameras and lenses. It’s a collection from various folks.

There will be no new products that will hit the shelves before the end of 2010. There could be an announcement before 2011 however.

Another good source has suggested we will see a replacement to the 5D Mark II before a 1Ds Mark IV. It’s 50/50 with sources as to whether it’ll be a camera added to the lineup or a direct replacement of the 5D Mark II. This announcement will bring about “2-3 lenses”.

I’m beating a dead horse here, but the still expected lenses are a 24-70 upgrade, a replacement to the 180mm macro and a new prime of some kind. Lenses are always difficult to nail down far in advance.

A lot of people have said 2011 will be a big year for innovation from Canon. As we’ve seen from some of their concept products, that could very well be true.

A 7D replacement won’t hit us until 2012.

I’ve been informed to say good-bye to DIGIC IV. Expect the 60D to be the last new body with the DIGIC IV processor (outside of a replacement entry level Rebel).

As for a mirrorless camera system, I have nothing to report of any value. We’re all still shuttering from the last rumor.

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Speedlites, Printers, Accessories / Canon Concept Dye-Sub Printer

« on: September 23, 2010, 10:15:44 AM »

A higher end Selphy?

Canon's Concept Dye-Sub

Canon didn’t bring along their 120mp APS-H sensor, their giant sensor or their 4K camera, but they did bring a new concept in dye-sub home printing.

Features:

• Print quality of professional inkjet and high end photo labs.


• Multiple aspect ratio printing: 5×7.5, 1:1 and 16:9


• High quality photobook creation right from the printer.


• Easy roll paper and cartridge ink.

The folks at Canon were pretty excited about the quality of the product, it was unknown at this time if it was a product coming to market any time soon.

Printing books at home easily would be very cool.

Canon EOS 00D

The Canon 00D's and 400 DO from the inside

Every 2-3 months I receive an email with a picture of a Canon 00D attached. “omg a new Canon camera? what is 00D?!”. I smile a little and return the email explaining what it is.

There’s a whole bunch of 00D’s to the left there. They get carted around to trade shows along with the innards of lenses as a cool display. The 400 DO is also opened up for the whole world to see. Lenses and lens construction never get old to me.

Swag

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Brochures, Brochures, Brochures

I love brochures, I don’t care what they’re for…. cars, furniture, cameras, it doesn’t matter. We just don’t see enough of them anymore. I think Canon Canada still gives out the EOS catalogue from 1997 to dealers.

However, you can still find them at big trade shows and I try to be selective in what I do take. These things get heavy.

Who had the best? Are you shocked it was Leica? Although that Canon EOS system catalogue is very nice. That little bag you see there is Zeiss candies, they taste about as good as a lens would. Lensbaby gave away stickers.

I shouldn’t be too harsh on Canon Canada , they did give me a lens cloth once.

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Site Information / Photokina Resolutions

« on: September 23, 2010, 09:00:24 AM »

A state of the union of sorts

With Photokina here, this marks the end of some kind of calendar, so I’ll do some new years resolutions of sort.

1. Learn more about digital SLR video. I MUST become far more versed in this area, and I will. I will be buying a 60D as soon as I can and really getting down to it. I get a lot of questions about it that I cannot answer.


2. Go to more trade shows and report from them. I will be going to the Henry’s show in Mississauga for sure (a large photo show in Canada). I will also be looking into attending CES in January. Photokina 2012 is a definite.


3. I only had one day there this time, but I tried to cover as much as possible. I write pretty short articles and try to be straight to the point. There’s lots of places around you can read 85 page articles about a piece of gear, I don’t think you need me doing the same thing.


4. Stay focused on rumors, that’s why you’re all here. I will work harder to bring more profiles and reviews in the coming weeks and months during the slow periods.


5. Fix the server issues I have at Canon Rumors. I am currently working on that issue right now. I hope to have it resolved once and for all. I am exhausted worrying about it.


6. More sponsored giveaways. There’s lots of great stuff we’ve given away in the past, I want to do more of that and I will.


7. I am going to be far more diligent in returning emails. I’ve been lazy about that in the past. No more!

I have a few more things from Photokina 2010 to write about and I’ll be doing that later today.

Link Love

If you haven’t visited Steve Huff’s web site, please do so. He mostly talks about Leica stuff, but there’s some great real world articles about people and photography.

He’s a passionate guy and I think the first Leica dedicated blog.

http://www.stevehuffphoto.com

Back to the rumors soon, the glow of Photokina will fade quickly. Don’t expect Canon to wait too long in announcing more products.

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