From the world of wacky Received an email stating Canon would be adding another kit lens to the Rebel kits. It would look something like: EF-S 18-120 f/3.5-5.6 IS I don’t think a kit lens between the 18-55 and 18-200 would be such a bad idea. Big grain of salt on this one and add some pepper. cr
Author: Canon Rumors
Looks Good We reported in December that Canon Canada would be closing their Calgary and Montreal service centers, at the time I didn’t have any idea why. From Rob Galbraith Canon Canada will end the repair of cameras and other photo gear at its facilities in Calgary and Montreal later this month, as the first step in a consolidation and expansion of Canon Professional Service (CPS) resources in Mississauga. A recent notification to Canadian CPS members indicates that repair services at its western and eastern regional locations will cease on March 31, 2009; after that date, all gear requiring repair…
Same ol’ We reported these specs in January, they’re finally showing up around the web. Check our friends at Gizmodo for more. http://i.gizmodo.com/5174244/rumor-canon-rebel-eos-500d-to-launch-on-march-25th thanks Ted cr
Stock? A reader has pointed out that the 15mm fisheye appears to be out of stock in a lot of places, has anyone else noticed this? Could this be the PMA of niche lenses being released? It would be nice to see new EF-S & EF fisheyes. I’ll poke around. thanks Michael cr
As promised Canon has released the new firmware for the SX1 IS. This will bring the non North American cameras up to date. Version 2.0.0.0 firmware newly incorporates a RAW image recording function. You can download the version 2.0.0.0 firmware from next page and update the firmware of your PowerShot SX1 IS camera to add this RAW image recording function. Download Here: http://web.canon.jp/imaging/dcp/firm-e/pssx1is/index.html cr
From an Email “The 220EX II is confirmed” Short and sweet. UPDATE This post is still a rumor, I’ve found no confirmation of the flash. I haven’t rated the rumor because it was an anonymous email. cr
Hmmm My local retailer in town received two 50 f/1.4 lenses they ordered about 2 months ago. A couple of sources are still very confident of a replacement with the new Rebel. Possible it’ll be a different lens? cr
Coming Soon Received some information that Canon Canada will be starting a rebate program sometime in the near future. I’m told to expect it sometime in April for a start in May. Bad News New pricing in Canada takes effect today. Everything went up. cr
From an email “Hey that small flash you posted about before PMA will be a reality on March 25.” It only makes sense to have a better small flash, but making sense doesn’t matter. :) cr
Same ol One of the usual lenses to appear on the replacement wishes of lots of people, the 400 f/5.6L, appears to be out of stock just about everywhere. I know a couple of stores that have them in stock, both have probably been for awhile. From [NL] via [POTN] cr