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EOS Bodies / 1Ds Mark IV Saga

« on: September 16, 2010, 04:15:32 AM »

Where art thou 1Ds Mark IV?

I continue to receive mixed reports that it will show up before Photokina. Based on my experiences, I do not believe we’ll be seeing such a camera before Tuesday.

Is this it?

I’ve been told before that they were going to split camera related launched into 3 announcements,  It’s possible there will be another, but that’s pure speculation. The only camera I see obviously missing is a follow-up to the D10.

I’ll arrive in Cologne on Monday and maybe something good will be left on pillow at the hotel.

cr

1592

EOS Bodies / CR Rates The Product Announcements Part 1

« on: September 14, 2010, 07:50:34 AM »

Part 1: EOS

A lot of product announcements for the DSLR world, popular desired products still missing.

*NOTE* These opinions are loose and based the specifications of the products and initial impressions. I will delve deeper next week.

EOS 60D

As with most prosumer DSLR announcements from Canon, it has been treated rather harshly. I don’t find it all that exciting, but I’m sure they’re going to sell a lot of them.

Why I like it:

• Price. At $1099USD at launch, this camera will quickly fall below $1000USD. From what I’ve heard, the camera feels quite nice in your hands and is a big upgrade to the Rebel in that regard.


• Articulating screen, I don’t think it’s a deal breaker, but I know there are certain types of photography that will benefit from it.


• Weight. There’s a big backlash that the 60D didn’t follow the path of the 50D and retain the metal body. I don’t think that will affect sales of the camera all that much. Lots of people love the weight of the Rebel, but don’t like the ergonomics. The 60D may fit for those people. If you want a metal camera, get the 7D!

Why I don’t like it

• So far it’s missing microadjustment. That shouldn’t be a cost increasing feature. Put it in.


• Old AF technology. It doesn’t need to be as good as the 7D, but something improved over the 50D would be welcomed.


• It’s kind of boring, there’s not much new in the camera to make people excited.

EF 70-300 f/4-5.6L IS

This seems like a very calculated addition to the lens lineup. I wasn’t a fan of the last 70-300, I always felt it cost too much.

This isn’t a cheap lens from the pricing I’ve seen ($1500USD), yet it’s being marketed as an “L” lens newer photographers should look at first.

Optically; it better kick butt for the money.

EF 8-15 f/4L Fisheye

Wow! What a unique and brilliant idea. One fisheye to work with the entire EOS line. No, it’s not cheap ($1400USD), but for the folks that want a fisheye and have various crop factors in their bag, this is a winner.

I cannot wait to try it out.

EF 300 f/2.8L IS II & EF 400 f/2.8L IIS II

Neither of these lenses NEEDED to be replaced, but it cannot hurt to continue to evolve your flagship products.

I’m sure they will continue the tradition of Canon’s big white lenses being the stuff of legends.

What’s missing from the EOS announcements?

If I asked the readers at Canon Rumors what they WANTED to see, there are a few things that keep coming up.

EF 24-70 f/2.8L IS

I don’t need to say anything about such a lens, it’s already been mentioned.

5D Mark III / 3D

A full frame camera with at least the 7D autofocus system and all the bells and whistles in a smaller package than the 1D series camera. Don’t increase the megapixel count, just take the 5D Mark II to the next level.

New Cheaper Primes

Lots of people desire a 35 f/1.8 or a new 50 f/1.4.

100-400 Replacement

For some people, a version II of the current 100-400. For others, copy Nikon’s legendary 200-400 f/4 and add it to the lineup.

Is there more coming before Photokina?

The million dollar question to be sure. I received an email today saying Canon will announce another camera body before Photokina, and not a 1Ds Mark IV. I currently have no solid information as to whether that will happen or not.

Monday will be the deadline!

Photokina

I’ll be in Cologne attending Photokina next Tuesday. Check the site throughout the day as I will be constantly updating anything relevant to Canon.

cr

1593

PowerShot Cameras / G12 & SX30 Officially Official

« on: September 14, 2010, 07:21:02 AM »

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., September 14, 2010 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today announced the addition of the new PowerShot G12 and PowerShot SX30 IS Digital cameras with innovative features to help photo enthusiasts further develop their photographic capabilities. Once again setting the trend in the consumer digital camera market and solidifying its spot atop the PowerShot lineup, the PowerShot G12 will have High Definition (HD) video capture capabilities along with the HS (High Sensitivity) SYSTEM helping to produce outstanding quality in the toughest low-light conditions. The PowerShot SX30 IS Digital camera is the world’s first point-and-shoot model to feature a 35X-Wide Angle Optical Zoom lens with Optical Image Stabilization, making those long distance shots that much easier to capture and then share with friends and family.1 Consumers have grown accustomed to PowerShot cameras providing brilliant image quality while also offering the latest technological upgrades. The addition of these new cameras helps solidify Canon’s position as the leader in the digital camera marketplace.

PowerShot G12 Digital Camera

Canon PowerShot G12

As the feature set of the PowerShot G-series has evolved, the one mainstay has been the camera’s ability to provide complete creative control to the photographer. Keeping with tradition, the PowerShot G12 offers a full range of shooting and recording modes with new, exciting features such as High Dynamic Range (HDR) scene mode. Offering added flexibility to photographers, this scene mode allows for multiple shots to be combined into one image helping to capture the full magnitude of a scene that consists of very dark tones and bright highlights producing greater image details. With the use of a tripod, one push of the shutter button yields three sequential images with various exposures, and then combines them into a single optimized image. A feature such as this typically requires outside software, however, this process can be completed within the camera thus helping to eliminate one critical step in the creation and editing process. Another valuable addition to this new model is Canon’s Hybrid IS technology that compensates for angular and shift camera shake, helping to create a near perfect image.

The Canon PowerShot G12 has a large, bright 2.8-inch vari-angle LCD with 461,000 dots of resolution providing photographers with additional creative control whether holding the camera overhead or low to the ground. A new control dial has been added to the front of the camera as well for easy adjusting of camera settings similar to how users operate a Canon Digital SLR camera. Further adding to the overall appeal of the new Canon PowerShot G12 is a 5X-Optical Zoom lens with Optical Image Stabilization and its wide-angle capabilities starting at 28mm, which will help when trying to get a sweeping landscape into one image. When using compatible optional accessories such as Speedlite flashes, an underwater housing and a tele-converter lens the photographic possibilities for users of this new camera are almost endless.

The estimated selling price of the PowerShot G12 is $499.99 and will be available in early October.*

PowerShot SX30 IS Digital Camera

Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

The Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Digital camera is the perfect companion for photo enthusiasts capturing memorable images or videos at sporting events or special occasions. The addition of the new super telephoto lens, which ranges from an ultra-wide 24mm to a maximum length of 840mm, will offer unrivaled results while opening up a whole new realm of possibilities for users along the photographic journey. Helping to make this journey that much easier is a new Zoom Framing Assist button to aid in the tracking and capturing of subjects from a great distance away while keeping the lens in focus. At extreme telephoto settings, holding a camera unsteady can cause the user to lose track of the subject and make it difficult to find the subject. The Zoom Framing Assist button allows the user to zoom out, find the subject and then zoom back in.

The PowerShot SX30 IS has a 14.1-Megapixel sensor, DIGIC 4 image processor and a large, 2.7-inch wide vari-angle LCD for easy viewing of images along with added flexibility when trying to compose overhead or low to the ground images. In addition, the PowerShot SX30 IS for the first time will use a Lithium ion rechargeable battery rather than the standard AA batteries found on previous models, making powering up the camera much easier.

The estimated selling price of the PowerShot SX30 IS is $429.99 and will be available in late September.*

Read Full Press Release

cr

1594

PowerShot Cameras / Canon PowerShot D20 Too?

« on: September 14, 2010, 03:01:38 AM »

Coming with the G12 and SX30?

Received a little tip that the D20 will be coming officially with the G12 and SX30. I haven’t see a leak yet like the other two.

No specs of any kind were given. I think everyone is hoping for a form factor change though.

Seems logical, we’ll see.

cr

1595

PowerShot Cameras / Canon PowerShot SX30 IS & G12 Show Up

« on: September 14, 2010, 02:10:14 AM »

Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

It has shown up on Canon.ru

• Ultra wide lens (24mm) with a 35x zoom


• Optical image stabilizer (4.5 Stop), USM, VCM


• 14.1-megapixel CCD-matrix


• LCD TVs 6,8 cm (2.7 “) with a variable angle, electronic viewfinder


• Shoot movies in HD, HDMI support


• Smart Auto


• Manual modes, shooting in low light and video to the effect of “miniature”.


• Help function for cropping with zoom (Zoom Framing Assist)


• The system of continuous AF / AE


• Wide range of accessories

Google Translated Link

Canon PowerShot G12

From Canon.ru

• HS System


• 10-megapixel high-sensitivity CCD-matrix


• Wide-angle lens of 28 mm with a 5x zoom lens, image stabilizer Hybrid (Hybrid IS)


• LCD 7,0 cm (2,8 “) with a variable angle, electron level and optical viewfinder


• The front control dial, full manual control and RAW format


• Shoot movies in HD, HDMI support


• Extended dynamic range.


• Smart Auto


• Multiformat shooting


• Wide range of accessories.

Google Translated Link

thanks Warren

cr

1596

PowerShot Cameras / G12 Pricing Shows Up?

« on: September 13, 2010, 02:48:28 PM »

549 Euro?

The G12 pricing has shown up in a price list for the camera store BK Photo.

In case you missed it, CNET already leaked the spec list for the G12.

Source: http://www.reportagesphotos.fr

Thanks David

cr

1597

EOS Bodies / The Radical 1Ds Mark IV [CR1]

« on: September 13, 2010, 03:16:25 AM »

So what’s going on?

I have received some cryptic information from a good guy about the 1Ds Mark IV or whatever it’ll be called.

We have already stated the new camera wouldn’t be around for Photokina and would be released in 2011. With each passing day, I’m believing that more and more.

So what’s so radical?

• I’m told to take a look at the 4K camera for clues.


• Don’t disregard the large sensor Canon showed off. Obviously it wouldn’t be that big, but there is something radical about the 1Ds4 sensor.


• The word “Modular” came up.

That’s all I have for now.

cr

1598

Canon General / MOVED: Canon EIS Mirrorless System

« on: September 13, 2010, 02:29:56 AM »

This topic has been moved to EOS Bodies.

http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php?topic=167.0

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EOS Bodies / 1Ds Mark IV in 2011 or 2012 [CR2]

« on: September 10, 2010, 03:18:34 AM »

Wowzers

A good source and provider of information has finally chimed in on the 1Ds Mark IV.

Everything the source has been told says there will be no 1Ds Mark IV until late 2011 or early 2012. No matter what Nikon does.

What we will see first is a new 5D series camera in the 28mp range, but not until 2011.

The word “radical” was used to describe the changes we’ll see in the next 1Ds.

I am giving this CR2 for the moment, I’m starting to believe it.

cr

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EOS Bodies / G12 & SX20 Replacements & More

« on: September 08, 2010, 05:37:56 AM »

Announcements shortly

We can expect announcements for a few more PowerShot’s in the next 7 days.

There will be a 2nd announcement for an SLR I’m told.

1Ds Mark IV

I’ve been burned with bad information about the camera before, so I’m being very cautious as to what I publish here. I am mentioning this because it’s being sent to me from various places.

The recent flurry of emails points to a 2011 announcement date. Apparently it’s due to the lack of competition in the segement. There’s the D3x and nothing else.

It’s suggested Canon will wait until Nikon shows their cards with a D3xs or D4x.

CR’s Take

I don’t think things work this way. Canon already knows what Nikon has up their sleeves for the most part and the same the other way around. If companies held products back to see what the competition was doing, nothing would ever reach market.

Photokina is a big show, so it’s tough to see just the 60D being introduced for Photokina. Although, the need for trade shows and building product hype is lessening by the year.

Lenses

Nikon will be bringing 2 more lenses to market in the next couple of weeks. I expect Canon to do at least one more.

14-24 & 24-70 are the likely candidates if I go by  recent suggestions.

This is speculation on my part.

cr

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Lenses / This and That

« on: September 07, 2010, 07:42:08 AM »

24-70 f/2.8L IS

Lots of emails with tales of “I was told not to buy the current one”. Nothing of note beyond that.

New Rebel [CR1]

I was told there will be no 2000D. The T1i will remain current. I’m inclined to believe there will be a cheaper Rebel launched.

New 500 & 600

I was told we could expect to see these lenses hit the market as early as summer 2011.

All is pretty quiet.

cr

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EOS Bodies / 1Ds Mark IV & More

« on: September 06, 2010, 02:35:10 AM »

1Ds Mark IV

There’s not much to talk about, I’m getting the usual variables in “tips”. Some say it’s coming before Photokina, others claim it’s 6-12 months away. Nothing definitive yet.

24-70 Update

I’m emailed daily about this lens, as I previously mentioned, I haven’t heard anything about a replacement in a long time.

New Flash

I  was told by a decent source we’ll see a new one announced before Photokina.

More cameras coming?

There is at least one announcement day coming. Outside of more Powershots, I have no CR3 info yet.

Firmware

I’m told the 1D Mark IV will be getting a firmware update for Photokina. No word on features. CR1 this one.

60D Manual is Up

You can download the english user manual for the 60D. You’ll notice there is no AF microadjust in the manual.

Download Manual (9mb pdf)

cr

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EOS Bodies / Canon 4K Concept Camera

« on: September 01, 2010, 11:21:42 AM »

From Philip Bloom

Videographer Philip Bloom is at the Canon EXPO and snapping away.

His blog shows off the 4K concept video camera from Canon.

Some Info (Image from Philip Bloom)

Check out Philip’s full reports as they unfold.

thanks jay

cr

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EOS Bodies / Canon Launch Itty Bitty 50Mb/s Camcorders

« on: September 01, 2010, 06:35:40 AM »

Canon XF100

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., August 31, 2010 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today announces the new Canon XF105 and XF100 Professional Camcorders for mobile HD video capture in a compact form factor. Canon’s smallest professional camcorders, the new XF105 and XF100 utilize the same Canon XF Codec featured in the Canon XF305 and XF300, introduced earlier this year. The Canon XF Codec is an MPEG-2 4:2:2 50Mbps codec used for exceptional high-definition image quality, full non-linear editing (NLE) systems compatibility and efficient, robust workflow. These camcorders include in-camera features enabling the easy set-up and capture of high-definition 3-D video when two XF105 or XF100 camcorders are paired, as well as Canon’s built-in infrared low-light feature enabling the capture of HD video in complete darkness. Both models record to Compact Flash (CF) cards and feature hot-swappable card slots for maximum performance. Differentiating the two models are industry-standard HD-SDI output and genlock in/SMPTE time code (in/out) terminals available on the Canon XF105. The XF105 and XF100 camcorders are ideal for Electronic News Gathering, documentary and independent filmmaking and event videography.

Official Press Release

thanks matt

cr

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Lenses / Zeiss 35 f/1.4 Official

« on: September 01, 2010, 05:55:02 AM »

Official for ZE

OBERKOCHEN/Germany, 01.09.2010.

A woman is sitting at the bar of a dimly-lit cafe. Lost in thoughts, she doesn’t notice the glass of wine the bartender places before her. From a distance, a photographer tries to capture her mood. He brings her face, which is leaning toward her phone, into focus. Everything around her becomes a blur, and the lights in the background coalesce into a wild “dance” of diffuse shapes.

This shot will only work with a fast lens with short focal length and harmonious bokeh. Carl Zeiss introduces a new lens for just such images: the Distagon T* 1,4/35.

By introducing the Distagon T* 1,4/35, Carl Zeiss is complementing the Planar T*1,4/50 and T*1,4/85 lenses with a wide-angle lens that shares the same high speed. Crisp, sharp images work every time, whether at dusk or in the weak lighting conditions of a café, and without the need for a tripod. With its 35-mm, the Distagon T* 1,4/35 matches the classic and versatile standard focal lengths when used on cameras with APS-C sensor formats.

Due to the special bokeh effects in both the foreground and background areas, the Distagon T*1,4/35 opens up new creative possibilities, giving photographers more options to ‘play’ with focus. Thanks to its large focus ring, photographers can also create highly accurate, sharp pictures, even at maximum aperture opening. In addition, the optical construction of the lens guarantees high image quality across the entire image range. Furthermore, with one step less than the full aperture opening, the light fall-off toward the edges is just one f-stop.

With the ZEISS T*‘s anti-reflective coating, its sophisticated stray light reduction and the excellent flare control the new Distagon also takes pictures of bright light sources without artifacts. The Distagon T*1,4/35’s extremely long-lasting and robust all-metal precision mechanics, for which Carl Zeiss is known, make this lens perfect for use on-the-go and for photo reports.

The Distagon T* 1,4/35 will be available in first quarter of 2011 at a recommended retail price of €1385.71 (excluding VAT)*.

Official Release with sample

cr