B&H Photo now has limited stock of the brand new Tamron 150-600mm f/5-6.3 VC G2 lens.

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

• Canon EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
• Aperture Range: f/5 to f/40
• Three Low Dispersion Glass Elements
• eBAND, BBAR, and Fluorine Coatings
• Ultrasonic Silent Drive Autofocus Motor
• VC Image Stabilization
• FLEX ZOOM LOCK, Zoom Lock Switch
• Moisture-Resistant Construction
• Removable Arca-Type Tripod Mount
• Compatible with TAP-in Console

Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 $1399 at B&H Photo

ElectronicsValley (99.7% approval) is selling the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV for $3344 (Reg $3499) while supplies last via ebay. It’s not a huge savings, but it’s something.

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV $3344 (Reg $3499)

*Note These are likely grey market items and may not qualify for a Canon USA warranty (You shouldn’t have an issue). Please check with the seller to see if they offer additional warranty.

Canon has released firmware updates for 5 DSLRs, with more updates on the way.

Corrects a phenomenon in which when using the camera with the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM or EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM lens, even if lens aberration correction is set to “Enable”, correction will not be applied.

Note that the EOS 6D’s updated firmware does not include correction for the [incompatible] EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM.

Canon Firmware Updates

• Canon EOS 6D (v.1.1.7)
• Canon EOS 70D (v.1.1.2)
• Canon EOS SL1 (v.1.0.1)
• Canon EOS Rebel T5i (v.1.1.5)
• Canon EOS Rebel T6 (v.1.0.2)

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A few patents showing optical formula for lenses with 1″ sensors have come to light. We expect to see some PowerShot cameras announced ahead of CES 2017 in January.

We haven’t received word on which PowerShot cameras will see a replacement announced, but we think at least one “G” camera will see an update.

The patents are after the break.

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There has been a bit of chatter since the EOS 5D Mark IV announcement about the upcoming Canon EOS 6D Mark II. We’re told to expect the camera in the first half of 2017, with CP+ in February being a strong possibility for an announcement. We’re told the new camera is going to be 25mp (prototypes exist), have an articulating screen, dual SD card slots and shoot some form of 4K. I’d assume DPAF is also going to be included in the camera. Also expect some weight savings and a slightly smaller size.

This is [CR1], so treat it accordingly.

More to come…