New ones coming Future “big white lenses” are going to have a restyled lens hood mechanism. The big knob approach is going to be replaced for something much better. Canon has been researching lens hood protection of the lens for a long while now. The updated super telephotos will get a styling, coating and IS update. On the agenda to be updated? (From past reports) 200 f/2L IS NO 300 f/2.8L IS YES 400 f/2.8L IS YES 500 f/4L IS YES 600 f/4L IS YES 800 f/5.6L IS NO The new hood design could appear in the 200 & 800…
Author: Canon Rumors
Launched Quietly Nikon has launched a new 300 f/2.8. They also launched a new 2x TC alongside it. These companies seem to be launching stuff when it’s ready, instead of on a set schedule. That’s good for us! Read More: http://nikonrumors.com/….. cr
Site Issue The site issue some people experienced should be remedied now. If it still persists, clear your cache and relaunch your browser. For those on Wave There is a Canon Rumors Wave starting up. I’m a newbie at it, but maybe it can evolve into something cool. Search: title:Canon Rumors with:public cr
New lenses in the wild I’m told that a certain TV station will be using the 14-24 f/2.8L, 24-70 f/2.8L IS & 70-200 f/2.8L IS II for upcoming productions. The lenses are planned for a 2010 release. CR’s Take There is going to be a lot of rumors piling up in regards to lenses over the next little while. Pay close attention to the CR ratings. Hopefully we get some CR2+ stuff soon. cr
First the english, than the Dutch (Google Translated) Dear press relations. We would like to alert you advance on the following dates: Tuesday, January 5 we organize a small press event at the new year toast and a number of new product introductions. We understand that some journalists then will be at CES, but this is not the big Canon launch event, which follows a few weeks later. Exact location and times will follow asap, but get out of nearby Haarlem, between 14-17 hours. Please let me know by email who is already planning to come. On Monday 11, Wednesday…
Lots of patents, how many are real products? Patent Number: 20090180199 EF 35-70 f/2.8 IS EF 28-70 f/2.8 IS I posted this a few days ago and removed it because I didn’t really understand it. Patent Number: 20090201585 EF 600 f/4 DO EF 70-300 f/4.5-5.6 EF 28-35 f/1.6-2.1 Patent Number: 20090284847 EF 14 f/2.8 EF 24 f/2.8 EF 300 f/4 IS EF 400 f/2.8 IS As always with patents, I really don’t speak their language and a lot can be lost in the translation. I’ll keep this posted and let you folks dissect them. thanks [NL] cr
The Review Here’s a head to head review of Nikon’s D5000 & Canon’s T1i. Conclusion snippet “This finds us in a familiar spot. The best camera of the two is really a camera that combines the features we like of both. Another “it depends,” but we find ourselves leaning towards the Nikon D5000 for a few reasons……..” Read More: http://www.h2hreviews.com/…. thanks H2H cr
Replacement of the SX1 IS Received an email saying Canon would be replacing the SX1 IS with a completely different camera. The camera would be modeled around the G11 and use a CMOS based sensor. The “GX1” would also shoot 1080p video with various frame rates. All other features would be on par with the G11. No word on whether noise would take a step back or not. The camera would be a niche market product and carry the appropriate price tag (a big one). Announcement near the end of January or early February. cr
Screenshot Image This image is actually from the 1D Mark IV. So does that cast some doubt on 60fps @ 720p being available in the 5D Mark II firmware update? thanks Tom Still 2010 The new firmware for the 5D Mark II will not only feature 24p, but there will also be a 720p @ 60fps mode. I neglected reporting on this because I just figured that was a given. I’ve received numerous tips on this. Can-Do Film Festival Philip Bloom has announced a film festival focusing on films made with Canon hybrid DSLR’s. Read more at Planet5D: http://blog.planet5d.com/…. cr
Bring it on! Our friend Ole Jorgen Liodden took his 7D to one of the most extreme areas of the planet and put it against the elements. The 7D appears to have won. Check out the full field report: http://canonfieldreviews.com/7d-1-weather-sealing/ cr