We're a couple days away from announcements and not a single “accidental” leak by Canon. I've been scouring their web site trying to find a gaff. No dice. :(Here's a boring coincidence? No 5D in the Calumet catalog. I doubt it means anything. Retailers know as much as the people seeking the information.
Author: Canon Rumors
It's rare to read a lot about coming point and shoot cameras, unless there's a G series on the horizon.I do however see the following cameras getting updates:PowerShot SD1000 -> SD2000, i can see it getting IS and more MP.PowerShot A570IS -> A580IS, it sells very well, more MP.PowerShot A560 -> I'm not sure Canon keeps this around, I believe they need to have IS in all their compacts. The only other difference from the 570IS was it not having manual controls (P, AV, TV, M).PowerShot TX1 -> TX2, I have no experience with this camera, but it does have…
I was quite under the weather today, I think I ate some bad chicken last night. The toilet and myself have a closer relationship than I'd like.Anyway, my inbox had some info. I have been told 2 lenses will appear at PMA. Both have seen price drops in recent months.EF-S 17-85 IS II (I'm not sure why this needs an update)EF 100-400L II (It is long in the tooth, 1998 I believe. I hope they keep the push/pull)The source was pretty confident Canon still has no immediate plans for a 17-200 type of zoom.The fall announced 200mm and 800mm lenses…
I have been told both could be coming shortly.Canon Speedlite 430EX II- Metal Shoe- Quick Release- New InterfaceCanon Speedlite 230EX- Swiveling Flash Head- Slightly more powerThe 230EX could be a direct aim at G-series and S5IS users who don't want a full size flash. The current 220EX is pretty useless without the swivel.
I was sent an email late last night stating Canon plans to announce such a lens at PMA. I still don't buy it. The source also stated a few other lenses could be announced:EF-S 17-200 f/3.5-5.6 ISEF 24-70 f/2.8 ISEF 100-400 f/4.5-5.6 IS (4 stop IS, twist zoom?)EF-S 10mm Fisheye (sorely lacking in the canon lineup)None of the current lenses are seeing any big price drops or perceived inventory shortages, so I have doubts any of them will be replaced yet. The EF-S 17-200 is a possiblity.I do think there will be big lens announcements for Photokina when Canon announces…
More rumors are starting to surface about a 5D replacement. The rumor states there is a UPC for the 7D but not the 5DII. The latest specs:MP: 12MPxFPS: 5fps,Up to 21 RAW filesAF: 15-point TTL CMOS sensorAF: Center point additionally sensitive with lenses of F2.8 or fasterVF: 96% frame coverageVF: Magnification: 0.71xLCD: 3.0 ” 640
There's a rumor over at POTN in regards to a new 17-40. I agree there will be a version II coming, maybe even for PMA. I have doubts it will have IS however. The 16-35 II didn't get it.Link
There is a report from some insiders that Canon is currently testing cameras in the 24mp and 25fps range (could this be canon's much rumoured HD movie mode for photo journalists?). As I thought, Canon will be replacing the 1d3 as soon as possible. An announcement could be for Photokina for an early 2009 release.Hopefully the camera(s) can autofocus.Conflicting reports about a 5D replacement? There is at least one insider reporting there will be a 5D “related launch” at PMA.Link
From a US Canon Rep: “Stay home if you are looking for anything like a 5D follow on at PMA. We just introduced 2 cameras last year – it will not be until the Fall until we do anything with the 5D line.”I believe him too. Fall release for a crazy Christmas season.
It is rumored the 450D will be announced January 24th, 2008. That would be a week before PMA begins.Specs?MP: 10.1Crop: 1.6Proc: DIGIC IIILCD: 3″ Not VGAAF: 9 Points (4 new cross sensors around center point)ISO: 100-3200FPS: 4Sealing: NoSpecial: Live ViewSpecial: Movie ModeSpecial: Face DetectionSpecial: Same menu system as 40DSpecial: Wireless master built inSpecial: Increased noise and DR performance.Price: $599 (?)Kit Lens: EF-S 18-55 ISThe 40D was priced very aggressively, I expect the same from the 450D.