Author: Canon Rumors

40+ MP camera on the horizon We’re told, as well as others that a development announcement for a high megapixel camera will be made in the September/October timeframe. There won’t be availability until Q1, 2014 at the earliest. We’ve heard of two test bodies out there, one being 50+mp. There are other reports of a 39mp and 47mp camera as well. Some of the technology from the 7D Mark II, which we expect in the fall, will be present in the big megapixel EOS-1. This also plays into the previous rumors about the 7D Mark II moving up in pro…

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New review up Justin has completed his review of my favourite Canon lens, the EF 24mm f/1.4L II. I’ve never had anyone come back to me and say that I’m wrong about how good it is. Says Justin… “One of the most impressive lenses I’ve ever used, in build and quality of images, yet I still sold it. Why? I found myself missing focus very often, this is a personal handicap, and not any fault of the lens. If you live in the world of wide-apertures and can rock a fifty or eight-five wide-open then this lens will certainly lend…

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New Canon EOS Rebel T5i Digital SLR Camera Packs Performance With New Creative Controls Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is proud to introduce a new flagship model to its popular EOS Rebel line, the EOS Rebel T5i Digital SLR Camera. The incredible image quality and performance starts with an 18 megapixel CMOS (APS-C) sensor and Canon’s superb DIGIC 5 Image Processor. Combined with an extensive ISO range of 100-12800 (expandable to 25600 in H mode), the EOS Rebel T5i boasts crisp, detailed images, even in low-light conditions. With a continuous shooting speed of up to 5.0…

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Canon U.S.A. Announces World’s Smallest And Lightest DSLR Camera Continuing the quest to deliver superb product innovations, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced the world’s smallest and lightest DSLR* camera: the EOS Rebel SL1 Digital SLR Camera. It features a newly developed 18.0-megapixel CMOS (APS-C) sensor and high-performance DIGIC 5 Image Processor for exceptional image quality and speed. With its combination of lightweight size, ease of use and outstanding image quality, the EOS Rebel SL1 is perfect for users looking for the ideal camera to bring sightseeing on vacation or to capture the everyday. Product…

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Where is the 70D? We’re told today that the 70D has been pushed into April, we had hoped that an announcement would be coming next week. DIGIC 6 DIGIC 6 will be introduced tonight in the SX280 HS as reported a few days ago. We’re told we can expect DIGIC 6 to make its first appearance in an EOS camera inside the EOS 70D. 18mp Sensors Keep an eye on the SL1, as it has a brand new 18mp sensor on the inside. As present, we can’t confirm that it’s also in the T5i, though it would make sense. We’re…

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What to expect What can we expect for the EOS and PowerShot line tonight. The most exciting thing is probably the new 18mp sensor inside the little EOS SL1. EOS Canon EOS SL1 (100D, X7) Canon EOS T5i (700D, X7i) Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM PowerShot Canon PowerShot SX280 HS Canon PowerShot SX270 HS Canon PowerShot A2500 Canon PowerShot IXUS 255 HS cr

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A New Rebel T5i A new Rebel will also appear this week, the replace to the EOS T4i. Not much different outside of the new 18-55 STM kit lens. Canon EOS T5i Specs 18mp DIGIC 5 9pt AF, all cross type 1.04 million dot 3″ LCD with Vari-Angle and touchscreen 5 fps Full HD Flash sync of 1/200 sec ISO 25600 100-25,600 Creative Filters SD / SDHC / SDXC media (corresponding UHS-I) Battery LP-E8 Weight (including battery and memory card) 580g Available at the end of April EF-S 18-55mm IS STM or EF-S 18-135mm IS STM Source: [DCI] cr

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Canon EOS-b / X7 Images of Canon’s super small DSLR have leaked out. Also new for this release is an STM version of the EF-S 18-55 f/3.5-5.6 IS kit lens. The camera looks to be around $799 in the USA. Specifications (Direct Translation) 18 million pixel sensor DIGIC5 1.04 million dot 3-inch LCD monitor 4 seconds of continuous shooting frames / video Full HD 30-1/4000 seconds shutter speed synchronous second 1/200 ISO range is 100-25600 AF sensor 9-point, the central cross Special scenes can switch the shooting mode six set blur background – effects shots hybrid CMOS AF II was…

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From DXOMark I know you may be getting tired of hearing it, but the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG lens is an astounding accomplishment by Sigma, or any manufacturer for that matter. DXOMark has reviewed the lens and has found it to be a new benchmark for excellence, and the fact that it’s under $1000 is icing on the cake. From DXOMark: “Sigma has stated previously that it was upping its game with new pro-level lens designs and the new 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM is not only on a par with OEM lenses optically it surpasses them in most areas, especially in both…

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