70-200 f/2.8L IS II in Toronto?
Wowzers
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This image comes from Aden Camera in Toronto, Canada. Is that a new 70-200 f/2.8L IS II available for purchase?
Thanks Ed
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Canon USA Rebates
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Rebates start Sunday and run to April 3, 2010.
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5D Mark II Ships with New Firmware
Wowzers
A recently purchased 5D Mark II has been shipped with firmware 2.0.3.
Check the proof!
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Read More: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=835981
Thanks Richard
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Canon USA Rebates?
They’re Coming
I’ve been told that we’ll be seeing Canon USA rebates starting March 7, 2010.
I have yet to see any official announcement or document yet.
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I Want One
The Greatest Thermos Ever
An employee at Microsoft was given this at a press in Vancouver.
I want one, I will buy yours if you have one!
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New Pro Camcorder [CR1]
Word for Word Email
I have witnessed the testing of a new canon video DSLR here in Europe.
To keep it short: the prototype is far from being close to production. There are issues with moire (due to line skipping?). The chip itself is sealed, but the image results look very similar to a 7d. Its also the same type of moire (!) as with the 7d. Canon obviously is aware of that problem and wants to test another chip later this year (newly developed?). The body looks pretty similar to a XL 2 (with EF Mount) but maybe thats for camouflage reasons.
According to a statement from a Canon rep Canon wants to “achieve Red one 2K Quality for roughly half the price of a ready-to-use Red one” (clearly more expensive than a Red Scarlet). No AF. For now recording has been done via HDMI to a nanoflash recorder from convergent design since the new Canon codec (4:2:2) has not yet been implemented into this prototype.
CR’s Take
I am not a video guy, that’s why I just posted the email. I am learning pretty rapidly though.
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70-200 f/2.8L IS II Preorder – B&H
B&H
The following link will bring you to the B&H preorder of the new 70-200.
thanks stoneking
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5D Mark II Firmware Announcement
Canon adds 24 and 25fps HD Movie recording to the EOS 5D Mark II with Firmware 2.0.3
London, 2nd March 2010 – Canon today pre-announces the release of a firmware update for the multiple award-winning EOS 5D Mark II. Originally announced in late 2009, the update adds 24* and 25 frames per second (fps) recording to the camera’s EOS MOVIE video function, and will be available as a free download from the middle of March.
Developed following feedback from photographers and cinematographers, Firmware 2.0.3 further enhances the EOS 5D Mark II’s excellent video performance. The addition of new frame rates expands the camera’s video potential, providing filmmakers with the ability to shoot 1080p Full HD footage at 24fps (actual 23.976fps) – the optimum frame rate for cinematic video. 25fps support at both 1920×1080 and 640×480 resolutions will allow users to film at the frame rate required for the PAL broadcast standard, while the new firmware will also change the 30fps option to the NTSC video standard of 29.97fps.
A new histogram display for shooting movies in manual exposure, shutter-priority (Tv) and aperture-priority (Av) have been added, and exposure modes will also be available in movie mode. Improved audio functionality will allow users to set sound record levels manually using a sound-level meter displayed on the LCD screen. The audio sampling frequency has also been increased from 44.1KHz to 48KHz, providing the optimum audio signal typically required for professional or broadcast material.
With its full frame CMOS sensor and compatibility with Canon’s wide range of premium lenses, the EOS 5D Mark II is already recognised for its outstanding HD video performance. Launched in September 2008, the camera immediately created a wide range of new possibilities for photographers and videographers, and the addition of new frame rates and manual audio levels extends those possibilities even further – allowing movie makers to shoot stunning movies to suit practically any creative purpose.
Extreme sports photographer Richard Walch was one of the first to be given the chance to use the newly updated EOS 5D Mark II to shoot the snowboarding movie “I Love My Friends”. Commenting on the EOS 5D Mark II’s video performance, Richard said: “The addition of the new frame rates opens up a whole new range of possibilities. If you’re a cinematographer, independent film maker or just enthusiastic about making your own movies, get out there and give it a try”.
Download Available March 16, 2010 we hear: http://www.canon.com/eos-d/
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EF Mount Pro Camcorder? [CR1]
Camcorder News
I received a tip today that Canon is developing a new pro camcorder that will have an EF mount.
The tipster wasn’t 100% sure it would come to market on the next camcorder, but that it existed.
70-200 f/2.8L IS II
Some sample images from the newest 70-200 from Canon.
http://lenstip.com/1806-news-Canon_EF_70-200_mm_f_2.8L_IS_II_USM_-_sample_pictures.html
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Canon DPP 3.8.1 Available
Woo
Canon as posted the latest DPP on their web site for download.
They’ve added support for the T2i and image rotation features.
thanks skip
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1Ds Mark IV Typo?
Just a fun post
In a rare move, DPReview with a typo! or is it?
1Ds Mark IV?
Just wanted to point out the camera in this picture is NOT the 1D Mark IV.
thanks for the tip
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5D Mark II Firmware Info Update
From Warsaw, Poland
This slide is from a presentation today in Poland. The firmware features were being presented alongside Apple’s Final Cut Pro.
Note there is no 60fps @ 720p listed.
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Asking the obvious question now
Can these features be added to the 1D Mark IV and 7D? I can understand if they don’t want to put them into the T2i, there has to be some differences between an $800 camera and a $2500 camera.
I thank Canon for adding tons of features to a product over its lifetime. I wouldn’t be upset if they didn’t add it to my 1D Mark IV, maybe it’s better to have one camera that is more video geared than the others?
We shall see!
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*UPDATE* 5D Mark II Firmware Release [CR3]
Coming Soon
The new firmware for the 5D Mark II will arrive the week of March 17, 2010. This seems to be close to the NAB show.
The information briefly appeared on the Canon UK web site, it’s now gone at the URL I was given.
Features
Live Histogram for Video
Sound Level Control
24p/25p
No word on 60fps yet.
I’ve also heard there may be sound level meters, count this feature as a CR2 rumor.
More info on the subject to come.
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