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Patent: Cinema EOS Camera With Hybrid OVF/EVF Viewfinder

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This has certainly been a very busy week for interesting patents. <a href="https://www.canonnews.com/canon-patent-application-cini-eos-with-hybrid-ovfevf-viewfinder">Canon News found another</a> interesting one, it looks to be a development of an OVF/EVF viewfinder for a Cinema EOS camera.</p>
<p><strong>From <a href="https://www.canonnews.com/canon-patent-application-cini-eos-with-hybrid-ovfevf-viewfinder">Canon News</a>:</strong></p>
<blockquote><p>The mirror is cut out around the sensor, and an EVF is used to “fill in the hole” where the actual super-35 sized hole in the mirror is.  The OVF presentation wraps around, or surrounds the camera EVF view so that when looking through the viewfinder, you have both the EVF view in the center, and a larger mirrored OVF view surrounding it.</p>
<p>This gives the cinematographer to see “beyond” the super-35 angle of view that you would be limited to when using a traditional video camera.</p></blockquote>
<p>We know another Cinema EOS camera is coming later in 2018 and it’s possible we’ll see this appear in a consumer product. It seems to be a pretty well developed technology.</p>
<p>More images and breakdown at <a href="https://www.canonnews.com/canon-patent-application-cini-eos-with-hybrid-ovfevf-viewfinder">Canon News</a>.</p>
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Patent: A New Canon EF 14mm 2.8L Optical Formula

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<p><a href="https://www.canonnews.com/canon-patent-application-for-a-14mm-28l">Canon News</a> has uncovered a new patent application (Japan Patent Application 2018-054988) for an EF 14mm 2.8L optical formula.</p>
<p>An update to this lens is probably overdue, especially with all of the other 14mm options out there now.</p>
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Patent: Canon EF-S 18-300 f/3.5-5.6 IS Optical Formula

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<p>I’ve never been a big fan of Canon’s EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS (terrible zoom creep, dust collector, not all that good optically) and would very much like to see a replacement, which I think is long overdue.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.canonnews.com/canon-superzoom-aps-c-patent-application">Japan Patent Application </a><a href="https://www.canonnews.com/canon-superzoom-aps-c-patent-application">2018-54990</a> shows another optical formula for an EF-S 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6 IS.</p>
<p>We believe this lens will be coming some time in late 2018 or early 2019.</p>
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Patent: Canon Application for a New Tilt Screen for the EOS-M

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<p><a href="https://www.canonnews.com/canon-patent-application-new-tilt-screeen-mechanism-for-eos-m-cameras">Canon News</a> has found a patent detailing a new tilting screen mechanism for the EOS-M cameras. This possibly takes up less room that a full articulating screen, and also doesn’t force you to always have the screen to the side.</p>
<p>Japan Patent Application 2018-054913</p>
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Patent: New Canon Teleconverters

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Northlight has found a <a href="http://pdfaiw.uspto.gov/.aiw?PageNum=0&docid=20180095255">USPTO</a> patent showing new Canon teleconverters in development.</p>
<p>Three different teleconverters are mentioned:</p>
<ul>
<li>TC 1.4x</li>
<li>TC 1.8x</li>
<li>TC 2.0x</li>
</ul>
<p><a href="https://www.canonnews.com/canon-patent-application-new-teleconverters">Canon News</a> has also uncovered the teleconverter patent in Japan. Japan Patent Application 2018-54991</p>
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Patent: EF-S 10mm f/2.8 BR and EF 35mm BR Optical Formula

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<p><a href="https://www.canonnews.com/canon-patent-application-10mm-28-aps-c-br-and-35mm-14-br">Canon News</a> has found a BR related patent application (Japan Patent Application 2018-54914) that deals with a variant of the 35mm lens, but interestingly enough also contains a 10mm APS-C patent embodiment.</p>
<p>We’re obviously not getting a new EF 35mm f/1.4L lens, but the EF-S 10mm f/2.8 prime is interesting. People have wanted a wide angle prime for APS-C for as long as I can remember, but I’m not sure we’ll ever see such a lens come to market.</p>
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Patent: A New EF 50mm f/1.2L Optical Formula Referenced

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<p><a href="http://www.northlight-images.co.uk/canon-ef-lenses-rumours-and-news/">Northlight</a> has also uncovered a <a href="http://pdfaiw.uspto.gov/.aiw?PageNum=0&docid=20180095256">patent from the USPTO</a> showing improved chromatic aberration and field curvature. A bunch  of prime lenses, including a new EF 50mm f/1.2L (shown above) optical formula are referenced.</p>
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Patent: A New Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS Optical Formula Referenced

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<a href="http://www.northlight-images.co.uk/canon-ef-lenses-rumours-and-news/">Northlight</a> has uncovered a lot of <a href="http://pdfaiw.uspto.gov/.aiw?PageNum=0&docid=20180095242">new lens patents from the USPTO</a>, some of the more interesting ones include new glass types for various long lenses, including an example for a new EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS. A lens <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/a-new-ef-70-200mm-f-2-8l-is-iii-still-a-possibility-in-2018-cr1/">we think still has a chance at coming later this year</a>.</p>
<p>This patent centers around the use of glass with high dispersion and negative anomalous dispersion.</p>
<p>Just a reminder, expect to see the <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/the-canon-ef-70-200mm-f-4l-is-ii-is-coming-in-april-cr3/">EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II to be announced this month</a>.</p>
<p>A bunch of other optical formulas for long lenses, including an EF 400mm f/2.8L IS are <a href="http://pdfaiw.uspto.gov/.aiw?PageNum=0&docid=20180095242">included in this patent application</a>.</p>
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Firmware: v1.0.3.1.00 for the EOS C200 & EOS C200B

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Canon has released firmware 1.0.3.1.00 for the Cinema EOS C200 and Cinema EOS C200B cameras.</p>
<p><strong>Firmware Version 1.0.3.1.00 incorporates the following enhancements:</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>XF-AVC format recording has been added*1* 2* 3* 4.</li>
<li>Retrieval of lens metadata, such as focal length, is now supported during XF-AVC recording.</li>
<li>Hybrid Log Gamma HDR ITU-R BT.2100 output has been added.</li>
<li>Sensitivity adjustment has been added for the LM-V1 LCD Monitor.</li>
<li>LPCM 24-bit audio recording has been added when recording in the Cinema RAW Light format*5.</li>
<li>4X magnification has been added.</li>
<li>A PsF output function from SDI and HDMI has been added during progressive internal recording.</li>
<li>A digital tele-converter function has been added (1.5x, 3.0x, and 6.0x).</li>
<li>Auto IRIS support has been added for the following lenses:

– EF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM

– EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM</li>
<li>Peripheral illumination/chromatic aberration correction has been added for the following lenses:

– EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM

– EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM

– EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM

– EF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM

– EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM</li>
<li>The reproducibility of bright areas has been enhanced when the gamma setting is from Normal 1 to 4.</li>
<li>Browser remote setting options are retained after switching off the camera.</li>
</ol>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/support/details/cameras/cinema-eos/eos-c200?subtab=downloads-firmware">Download Firmware v1.0.3.1.00 for the EOS C200/C200B at Canon USA</a></strong></p>
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Firmware: v1.1.1.1.00 for Canon EOS C300 Mark II EF/PL

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Canon USA has released new firmware for the Canon EOS C300 Mark II in both PL and EF mount.</p>
<p><strong>Firmware Version 1.1.1.1.00 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Retrieval of lens metadata, such as focal length, is now supported during XF-AVC recording.</li>
<li>Sensitivity adjustment has been added for the LM-V1 LCD Monitor.</li>
<li>Auto IRIS support has been added for the following lenses:
<ol>
<li>EF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM</li>
<li>EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM</li>
</ol>
</li>
<li>Fixed a phenomenon in which the CFast card recording and/or REC OUT terminal output footage may be momentarily distorted when the shooting frame rate is set to 120fps in the [Slow & Fast Motion (crop)] recording mode on cameras running Firmware Version 1.0.8.1.00 or later.</li>
</ol>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/support/details/cameras/cinema-eos/eos-c300-mark-ii?subtab=downloads-firmware">Download Firmware v1.1.1.1.00 for the EOS C300 Mark II at Canon USA</a></strong></p>
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An inside look at Canon Burbank

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<iframe width="728" height="409" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TYi4NWuJlWA" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe><p>Canon USA released a promotional video looking inside their new motion film and repair facility in Burbank, CA.</p>
<p>DPReview also did a walk through of the facility last summer, you can read their report <a href="https://www.dpreview.com/articles/9965825380/behind-the-scenes-at-canon-s-new-burbank-technology-and-support-center?slide=13">here.</a></p>
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Sigma Announces an Exclusive Clamp-On Ring 162mm COR-11 for Its Sought-After Cine 14mm T2 FF

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<p><strong>Ronkonkoma, NY – <span class="aBn" tabindex="0" data-term="goog_615129876"><span class="aQJ">April 5, 2018</span></span> –</strong> <a href="http://sigma.cmail20.com/t/r-l-jyjyuulk-dkikkjelh-n/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://sigma.cmail20.com/t/r-l-jyjyuulk-dkikkjelh-n/&source=gmail&ust=1523015592021000&usg=AFQjCNF_zXdj_0arVDrDSeU2VotG_7bm9w">The <span class="il">Sigma</span> Corporation</a> today announced the newest accessory for its <a href="http://sigma.cmail20.com/t/r-l-jyjyuulk-dkikkjelh-p/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://sigma.cmail20.com/t/r-l-jyjyuulk-dkikkjelh-p/&source=gmail&ust=1523015592021000&usg=AFQjCNHPv3Fdo3CtZOixXxPkvnJnj-RjmQ">Cine High Speed 14mm T2 FF Prime Lens</a> – <strong>the</strong> <strong>Clamp-On Ring 162mm COR-11</strong>, which extends the front diameter of the lens to 162mm. When attached to a wide-angle matte box compatible with 6.6″ x 6.6″ square type filters such as the ARRI LMB-6 (2-stage), the setup allows cinematographers to film on full-frame cameras without undesired vignetting. The <span class="il">Sigma </span>COR-11 is also compatible with SF Ex-tender SF-E1 (optional) and other third-party accessories. <span class="il">Sigma</span> continues to expand its Cine offering by providing solutions to the increasing demand for cine lenses compatible with digital cinema cameras with large format sensors.</p>
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<p>The Clamp-On Ring 162mm COR-11, along with <span class="il">Sigma</span> Cine lens lines – <a href="http://sigma.cmail20.com/t/r-l-jyjyuulk-dkikkjelh-x/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://sigma.cmail20.com/t/r-l-jyjyuulk-dkikkjelh-x/&source=gmail&ust=1523015592022000&usg=AFQjCNE3l0teCCpRvaNrfegRMauzhRT-ow">High Speed S35 Zoom</a>, <a href="http://sigma.cmail20.com/t/r-l-jyjyuulk-dkikkjelh-m/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://sigma.cmail20.com/t/r-l-jyjyuulk-dkikkjelh-m/&source=gmail&ust=1523015592022000&usg=AFQjCNHTVeY22dU21ZgywlSTKarjyDoTcQ">FF Zoom</a> and <a href="http://sigma.cmail20.com/t/r-l-jyjyuulk-dkikkjelh-c/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://sigma.cmail20.com/t/r-l-jyjyuulk-dkikkjelh-c/&source=gmail&ust=1523015592022000&usg=AFQjCNHZj7Jx-UmxzK8VQrxuFXON9PFuLQ">FF High Speed Prime</a>, will be on display at the 2018 NAB Show in Las Vegas from <span class="aBn" tabindex="0" data-term="goog_615129877"><span class="aQJ">April 9th through April 12th</span></span> in booth C10308.</p>
<p>Pricing and availability of <span class="il">Sigma</span> COR-11 will be announced at a later date.</p>
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Be careful with moving your PRO-1000 printer!

According to this, if the printer senses movement, it initiates the same ink dump that you're "supposed" to do any time you transport the printer. This could mean several hundred dollars worth of ink dumped into the waste cartridge.

I love this printer, but it sure doesn't seem to make any compromises on print quality, even if it costs a ton of ink. Hopefully this would not happen if the printer is turned off and unplugged before moving it. Very glad to come across this, as I just ordered paper that will require using the manual feed tray on the back, and I might need to move the printer to access it better.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J216i4WHkXE
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Canon U.S.A. Earns 2018 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award

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<b>MELVILLE, N.Y., April 2, 2018</b> – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is proud to announce that it has received the 2018 ENERGY STAR<sup>®</sup>Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award for continued leadership and superior contributions to ENERGY STAR. Canon U.S.A.’s accomplishments will be recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. on April 20, 2018.</p>
<p>“Our company is one that truly practices what we preach in terms of providing environmentally conscious, energy-efficient products to our customers,” said Seymour Liebman, executive vice president, chief administrative officer and general counsel, Canon U.S.A. “Canon pays special attention to the impact that its products have on the planet that we inhabit and how we can make eco-friendly decisions for the betterment of us all, all of which is reflected in our corporate philosophy of <i>Kyosei</i>. We thank ENERGY STAR for their continued work and for this tremendous honor that they have presented to Canon.”</p>
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<p>Canon has been an ENERGY STAR partner for over 20 years and offers nearly 200 ENERGY STAR certified products that incorporate advanced energy-efficient technologies, without compromising features or performance. This is the first time that Canon U.S.A. has received the ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award. Canon U.S.A. has previously received Partner of the Year – Product Brand Owner Awards (2010, 2016 and 2017), as well as Excellence Awards for ENERGY STAR Promotion (2011) and Product Labeling (1996, 1997, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005 and 2008).</p>
<p>“The 2018 ENERGY STAR Partners of the Year have demonstrated real leadership, showing how American families and businesses can save energy, save money, and reduce air emissions,” said Bill Wehrum, EPA Assistant Administrator for Air and Radiation.</p>
<p>The 2018 Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Awards are bestowed upon companies and other organizations demonstrating continued leadership in energy efficiency and commitment to the ENERGY STAR program. Winners hail from small, family-owned businesses to Fortune 500 organizations – representing energy-efficient products, services, new homes, and buildings in the commercial, industrial, and public sectors.</p>
<p>For a complete list of 2018 winners and more information about ENERGY STAR’s awards program, visit <a class="vglnk" href="http://energystar.gov/awardwinners" rel="nofollow">energystar.gov/awardwinners</a>.</p>
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Sigma Factory Tour by Cinema5D

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<iframe width="728" height="409" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ecsOrRUbNjU" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe><p>Johnnie over at Cinema5D became the first journalist who was allowed to independently film at SIGMA’s Art and Cinema Zoom lenses production line.</p>
<p>I never get bored of factory tours, check out the video above and <a href="https://www.cinema5d.com/a-sigma-factory-tour-cinema5d-exclusive/">read more over at Cinema5D</a>.</p>
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Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8L IS - Strongly Desired

Hi there!

Has anyone heard any rumors of this lens being developed? Perhaps alongside the 24-70mm F2.8L IS...


This would be my do-all lens, and the first lens I ever pre-order.

I was going to get a Zeis 15mm f2.8 for Astro shots but realised a 16-35mm f2.8 would be far more versitile as I would use it for:

  • Milky Way and Aurora shots
  • Landscapes / Night Landscapes
  • Nature video clips for screensavers - hence optical IS strongly desired
  • Video clips of weight lifting
  • Other general purpose photos and video clips

The video features of the 1DX Mark II are a strong part of the reason I bought it. (Still waiting for the C-Log firmware update though - and I sent a message to Canon asking for it to happen)

I know Tamron makes one of these, but I'm after a Canon-L-series-superb-quality-keep-forever type lens.


Mike.

Firmware: v1.1.2 For the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

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Canon  USA has finally released the long-awaited new firmware for the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV.</p>
<p><strong>Firmware Version 1.1.2 incorporates the following improvements and fixes:</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Support has been added for chromatic aberration correction, peripheral illumination correction, distortion correction, and Digital Lens Optimizer when using Digital Photo Professional to process RAW images captured with the following TS-E lenses: TS-E 17mm f/4L, TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II, TS-E 50mm f/2.8L MACRO, TS-E 90mm f/2.8L MACRO, or TS-E 135mm f/4L MACRO.</li>
<li>Fixes a phenomenon in which standard exposure may not be obtained, or an irregular exposure may result, when Silent LV (Live View) shooting with the following TS-E lenses: TS-E 50mm f/2.8L MACRO, TS-E 90mm f/2.8L MACRO, or TS-E 135mm f/4L MACRO.</li>
<li>Support for Exif 2.31 has been added.</li>
<li>Fixes a phenomenon in which the camera may not function normally when using the Camera Connect application to shoot a high frame rate movie.</li>
<li>Fixes a phenomenon in which error 80 may occur when HDR movies are shot using the Remote Live View Shooting function. (Applies only to Canon Log-supported cameras.)</li>
</ol>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/support/details/cameras/dslr/eos-5d-mark-iv?subtab=downloads-firmware#Z7_MQH8HIC0L88RB0AMD0F1Q42K25">Download firmware v1.1.2 for the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV at Canon USA</a></strong></p>
<p><em>thanks Bruce</em></p>
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Firmware: v1.1.6 Minor Update for the Canon EOS-1D X Mark II

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Canon has released a minor firmware update for the EOS-1D X Mark II.</p>
<p><strong>Firmware Version 1.1.6 incorporate the following fix:</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Fixes a phenomenon in which the camera may not function normally when images are simultaneously displayed on the camera’s LCD monitor and an external monitor (via HDMI output).</li>
</ol>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/support/details/cameras/dslr/eos-1d-x-mark-ii?subtab=downloads-firmware#Z7_MQH8HIC0L88RB0AMD0F1Q42K25">Download EOS-1D X Mark II Firmware 1.1.6 at Canon USA</a></strong></p>
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The State of the Canon Full Frame Mirrorless Development

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We’ve all seen over the last few weeks that there has been a lot of chatter about Canon’s inevitable first full frame mirrorless camera. I just wanted to clarify some points on the development of the camera(s).</p>
<p>Anyone claiming that they know the final specification of the production product are simply not telling the truth. We have confirmed at least two prototypes are in existence and we wouldn’t be surprised if there is more of them out there. We’ve reported what a couple of people have told us about the prototype cameras and at no point do we claim or think these prototype cameras will be what we see once something is announced.</p>
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<p>We also think there’s a good chance that two cameras could be under development, even if they aren’t announced at the same time. more on that later.</p>
<p>There is no announcement date within Canon as of yet for a full frame mirrorless camera. That will obviously change at some point, but as of today, no one knows when it’s coming. Retailers may have been told that it’s coming, but when and what the specifications will be, has not been told to them.</p>
<p>We’ve probably posted less than 5% of the “information” sent to us about the camera(s).</p>
<p>We’ve also been told by multiple people that development of this product has been unlike any other camera Canon has developed over the last decade, including the Cinema EOS line. Photographers are actually more involved in the development than any time in the past.</p>
<p>I don’t want to report on the lens mount yet, as everything I’ve been told is confusing and I’d like to understand what’s happening before reporting on this area of  the camera.</p>
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CIPA Data for February 2018 is out. Long live the DSLR

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Having just posted CanonNew’s analysis and breakdown of the CIPA results, I really don’t know what to write here on Canon Rumors.</p>
<p>If you want to really see what I say about the data, go over to <a href="https://www.canonnews.com/february-2018-cipa-results-and-analysis">CanonNews</a>.  Shameless plug? You betcha.</p>
<p>In summary though;</p>
<ol>
<li>Yes it was a good month, especially for DSLR’s that outpaced mirrorless overall for the month.</li>
<li>Results aren’t as good as they appear, partly due to the fact of what I believe is Canon mass shipping all those little rebels that came out.</li>
</ol>
<p>A main take away point;</p>
<blockquote><p>A proper correction month would have had February 2018 sales still under that of this month last year, and most likely continuing for March.

This could mean that outside forces such as new releases have increased sales especially of DSLR’s over that period.  This may have well have happened as Canon released their low end products earlier this year, which would have been mass shipped to retailers in February.</p>
<p>This we see in more clarity when we look at the per unit values for mirrorless and DSLR.  Where the mirrorless values remain consistent, in February, we see a fairly dramatic shift to a lower unit value for DSLRs; meaning there was a higher amount of low value units shipped in February.</p></blockquote>
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Any rumors on a new 200mm f2?

Hello guys, I hope you had a great Easter weekend. I'm on the market for a 200mm f2 lens, which I used to own but had to part with for some financial reasons 3 years ago. I haven't visited CR website regularly during the past few months and might miss the information. Is there any hint that a new 200mm f2 is coming in a near future? I know there were some rumors on new 200mm and 800mm lenses last year, but do we have any new information on that?

Thanks.

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