It’s coming The one lens in the Zeiss lineup I’m interested in actually using is the 18mm f/3.5 Distagon. Zeiss is showing the lens at the Photo Expo show in Tokyo and will be available near the end of 2009. Probably looking in the $1300 range for the lens. A small Luminous Landscapes review of it: http://www.luminous-landscape.com/… I’d like to know when the Makro-Planar 100mm f/2 is coming for ZE. This is another lens that I would seriously consider. I seem to spend a lot of time in MF with my Canon 100 Macro, I probably wouldn’t miss a beat.…
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Wooo Canon Canada is raising the price of the 5D Mark II on May 1, 2009. $3299.99 Body $4149.99 w/24-105 f/4L IS Kit $4149.99 So buy it now! cr
What the? The word is out. Canon, after seeing a downturn in global sales of its venerable 70-200 f/2.8L IS USM, is soon to discontinue its production. This is a lens that has prompted many an owner to affirm their allegiance to their precious 70-200s, despite their loved ones packing their things and vanishing in a trail of dust. After all, dust won’t stick to a Canon 70-200 L IS USM. Read more here: Cameras Direct This story is one of three things. 1) Some kind of satirical joke? (not very funny at the comedic level) 2) They know something…
…you think this is awesome From Engadget via Zungua A 5D Mark II USB flash drive has appeared on ebay. Is it real? I hope so, I must have one. cr
Various places have posted hands-on previews of the T1i. DPR: http://www.dpreview.com/previews/canoneos500d/ Rob Galbraith: http://robgalbraith.com/bins/multi_page.asp?cid=7-9973-9976 Imaging Resource: http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/T1I/T1IA.HTM Gizmodo: http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2009/03/canon_rebel_t1i_handson_50ds_sensor_1080p_vids_899_-2.html cr
What’s coming? Canon has switched up a couple of announcement dates over the last year. The Rebel XS and T1i not coming at big shows. They also replaced the 40D and XSi after one year (give or take a month). We will see 2 new lenses announced before christmas as well as at least 1 DSLR. The 50D replacement should be coming. Not too many people see it being replaced with a full frame model. What specs do you take away from the 5D Mark II to come in at a lower price point? The other camera people are lusting…
Right again We nailed the specs on the T1i pretty good. We had no idea about the 20fps 1080p. I really have no idea what that’s about. We also nailed the replacement of the 220EX that would have the ability to tilt. It’s about time! Lenses are still proving to be difficult to get good sources on, but we’ll keep at it. Thanks for reading! Both will be hot sellers Below are product availability links to the new Canon products. If you buy when this stuff is available, it supports the site. cr
Amstelveen, the Netherlands, 25 March, 2009: Canon announces the launch of the entry level Speedlite 270EX, an enhanced flash designed for EOS and PowerShot users. Replacing the popular Speedlite 220EX, the Speedlite 270EX is aimed at photographers wanting to expand their flash photography beyond the built in flash and those who want a small: pocketable flash unit to complement their EOS-1D or EOS 5D series. The compact Speedlite 270EX builds on the success of its predecessor, with more power than usual for its class and size. The Speedlite 270EX includes a host of new features not available with a built-in…
Amstelveen, The Netherlands, 25 March 2009: Canon announces the new 15.1MP EOS 500D which offers photographers an outstanding combination of features. Following the launch of the first Canon EOS camera to shoot movies – the EOS 5D Mark II in September 2008 – Canon now brings Full High Definition (HD) video capability to consumers in a compact and lightweight DSLR. The new EOS 500D features a 15.1 Megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor – ideal for large detailed prints or enormous cropping possibilities. For shooting in near-dark conditions, the EOS 500D offers a high ISO sensitivity up to 3200 which is expandable…
From CNET Here’s a video about the new Rebel from CNET. The video appears to have been pulled, but it was available below. http://uk.truveo.com/Canon-EOS-Rebel-T1i/id/2750755231# The screencap came from: http://www.patrickchang.com/blog/2009/03/canon-rebel-t1i/ cr