We’re hearing more about a new EF 16-35 f/2.8L III, which is expected in 2016 along with one of Canon’s new “pro” body announcements. We’re not sure if it’ll arrive around the time of the EOS-1D X replacement in early 2016 or the EOS 5D Mark III replacement later in the year.</p>
<p>We’re told the new lens will be slightly longer and a bit heavier, and will retain the 82mm filter thread diameter of the current lens. Weather sealing, durability and optics will get obvious improvements. The lens hood will also be unique to the new lens, but we weren’t told what “unique” meant.</p>
<p>There is little to no chance of IS making its way into the lens. You can get the EF 16-35 f/4L IS if you want stabilization.</p>
<p>You can see the latest patent for the optical formula <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/patent-canon-ef-16-35-f2-8l-iii/">here</a>, I think we’ll probably see another one before the announcement.</p>

United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, 18 November 2015 – Canon Inc. today announces it has reached a new camera-manufacturing milestone as combined production of its film and digital EOS-series interchangeable-lens cameras surpassed the 80-million mark on November 10, 2015. The 80-millionth EOS camera produced was an EOS 5DS R, which boasts the world’s highest pixel count in its class¹.</p>
<p>Production of Canon EOS SLR cameras began in 1987 and rapidly increased following the spread of digital SLR cameras in the early 2000s, bringing the company to the present day and the production of its 80-millionth EOS camera.</p>
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<p>Introduced in March 1987 as a new generation of AF SLR cameras, EOS cameras were the world’s first to incorporate an electronic mount system enabling complete electronic control throughout the entire camera, not just the lens and body.</p>
<p>Canon manufactures all key components employed in the EOS series, enabling the Company to achieve an even more robust product line-up by selecting the optimal sensor for each model. Drawing from this strength, Canon has helped to pioneer a new age for cameras, launching innovative products including the compact, lightweight EOS 500, which helped significantly expand Canon’s user base, and the iconicEOS 5D series, which this year celebrates its 10 year anniversary.</p>
<p>As a result of these manufacturing practices and consistent product innovation Canon has successfully maintained the No. 1 share worldwide² within the interchangeable-lens digital camera market for the 12-year period from 2003 to 2014.</p>
<p>This new milestone comes after Canon’s EF interchangeable lenses, launched alongside the EOS SLR camera system, celebrated a new manufacturing milestone in June 2015 with the production of the 110-millionth EF-series interchangeable lens for EOS cameras, setting a new world record for the most interchangeable lenses produced².</p>
<p>Canon will continue to refine its diverse imaging technologies based on its core optical technologies, striving to produce exceptional and reliable lenses and cameras that cater to the varying needs of photographers—from first-time users to advanced amateurs and professionals—while continuing to pioneer technology and create new experiences in photographic and video imaging.</p>

<p>We’re told that there’s a good possibility that one of Canon’s professional cameras will get a tilting touchscreen LCD. We don’t think such a thing would appear on the EOS-1D X Mark II, but could find a home on the EOS 5D Mark IV. Both the tilting and touchscreen LCD features are asked for by a lot of Canon shooters.</p>
<p>The EOS 5D Mark IV isn’t going to be an incremental update, so expect lots of new technology added to the nameplate.</p>
<p>This comes from a new source.</p>

We’re told that new “prosumer” EF-S lenses will be introduced in early 2016, and at least one current lens may be replaced. We think the most likely lenses for replacement would be the EF-S 10-22 f/3.5-4.5 or the EF-S 17-55 f/2.8 IS.</p>
<p>We weren’t told which lenses would be coming, only that Canon remains committed to EF-S, which is something Canon has said themselves.</p>
<p>More to come…</p>

<p>Gura Gear has made my favourite travel backpack for as long as I can remember, so I’m not sure how I feel about this, I was never a fan of Tamrac’s products. I’ve always appreciated the small and focused product range that Gura Gear provided. The Bataflae bags are also the best made travel packs I’ve ever used and abused.</p>
<p>If you remember, Tamrac went bankrupt and <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/gura-gear-acquires-tamrac-brands-assets/" target="_blank">Gura Gear acquired the long standing camera bag brand</a> and all of its assets.</p>
<p>The new Tamrac G Elite G26 (26L) and G32 (32L) are <a href="http://www.tamrac.com/collections/gura-gear?mc_cid=fde7b81339&mc_eid=ea0d675098&utm_campaign=fde7b81339-G-ELITE%20Announcement&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Gura%20Gear&utm_term=0_1cdb6a9ea9-fde7b81339-275229457" target="_blank">now available for preorder</a>.</p>
<p><strong>From Tamrac:</strong></p>
<p><em>One Brand. One Vision. One Message.</em></p>
<p>We’ve always had one vision; to carry your photography dreams to the ends of the Earth.  Gura Gear developed a bit of a reputation for camera bags that are durable, beautiful, functional, and capable of traveling anywhere and everywhere.</p>
<p>We aren’t interested in resting on our reputation, so to grow and spread our ideas to a wider audience, we bought Tamrac. A brand with a nearly 40 year heritage and a global network. Now, we’ve taken the best of Gura Gear, injected it into the all new TAMRAC and would like to welcome you to the TAMRAC family.</p>
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<p><strong>The New TAMRAC is built by Gura Gear

</strong>Over the last six months we’ve introduced several new awesome TAMRAC bags built on Gura Gear’s core design philosophies; lightweight, premium materials, PVC free, and quality craftsmanship. The new Anvil, Corona, and Stratus bags embody these ideas. The industry has taken notice too.</p>
<p>“For almost 40 years, Tamrac has been producing bags aimed towards photographers who embraced the great outdoors. Their brand new collection of Anvil backpacks … continues their tradition while making a number of exciting design choices that make this collection their best ever.” – Fstoppers, September 2015</p>
<p>Built on Gura Gear’s DNA, the all new TAMRAC G-ELITE G32 and G26 introduce tougher, lighter fabrics with the world’s strongest fiber, Dyneema®, along with a new front pocket system that can accommodate a laptop, light reflector, jacket or whatever else you need for your photographic journey. G-ELITE is designed to maximize every cubic centimeter of the overhead bin space while being easy to use from the back seat of land rover chasing hyenas, lions, and wild dogs. G-ELITE is the apex of volume efficient, lightweight camera carrying. Take a sneak peek at the G32 and G26. Available in Olive and Charcoal.</p>
<p>Where is Gura Gear going?  The same place it has always gone.  To the ends of the Earth.</p>
<p><strong>More Questions and Answers …</strong></p>
<p><em>Is the Gura Gear brand going away?</em></p>
<p>Yes, we are consolidating the brands as simply, TAMRAC. In the coming days, www.guragear.com will cease to exist and all traffic will be pointed to www.tamrac.com</p>
<p><em>Will my Gura Gear bag still be covered by a warranty?</em></p>
<p>Yes, the same warranty that applied when your bag was purchased will continue to apply.</p>
<p><em>Will there be special offers on Gura Gear branded products?</em></p>
<p>Yes, all current Gura Gear products in stock are now marked down and in our new Outlet as well as available at a discount through participating dealers.</p>
<p><em>If you bought Tamrac, why don’t you consolidate the brands to Gura Gear?</em></p>
<p>Great question. Simple answers. Tamrac has been around for nearly 40 years, has greater brand equity, is easier to remember, spell and say, and we simply like it better.</p>
<p>Have more questions? Chat with us live at <a href="http://www.tamrac.com/"><span class="s2">www.tamrac.com</span></a> or <a href="http://guragear.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4707c2be1fbe4fc633df71224&id=6aa48ca114&e=d515abd867"><span class="s2">email us anytime</span></a></p>

We’re told that Canon will have some kind of an update to the EOS 70D before we see an 80D. Perhaps an EOS 70Da?</p>
<p>While the source didn’t know the name of the new camera, they did give us the following info.</p>
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<li>Same AF system as 70D</li>
<li>24 megapixel sensor with dual-pixel AF</li>
<li>A bit larger buffer</li>
<li>DIGIC 6.</li>
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<p>We were not given an announcement date for the camera. If such a camera is coming soon, CES in January would be the likely announcement time. </p>

<p>LensRentals.com has completed their review of Canon’s latest L prime, the EF 35mm f/1.4L II.</p>
<blockquote><p>… resident tech guru Roger Cicala was able to run multiple copies of this lens through our Olaf Optics tests to get both an MTF chart on the lens (averaged over 10+ copies) as well as a copy to copy variation score. When placed up against the original Canon 35mm f/1.4L, the new Mark II version easily win the battle in terms of overall sharpness. the new Mark II version also beats the Sigma 35mm Art series in sharpness, by only my a small fraction that you likely wouldn’t be able to tell the difference in. These scores, make the Canon 35mm f/1.4L II the new king of the 35mms in terms of both sharpness and consistency, but is also priced considerably more than some of the competition. <a href="http://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2015/11/lensrentals-reviews-the-canon-35mm-f1-4l-ii-lens" target="_blank">Read the full review</a></p></blockquote>
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<li>Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L $1099: <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/162614-USA/Canon_2512A002_Wide_Angle_EF_35mm.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">B&H Photo</a> | <a href="http://www.adorama.com/CA3514AFU.html?kbid=64393" target="_blank">Adorama</a> | <a href="http://amzn.to/1GN0ug2" target="_blank">Amazon</a></li>
<li>Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II $1799: <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1180801-REG/canon_9523b002_35mm_f_1_4l_ii_usm.html/BI/2466/KBID/3296" target="_blank">B&H Photo</a> | <a href="http://www.adorama.com/CA35142.html?utm_term=UbK24x0al34oSlvW4eT8QxjoUkX3mDVXeWC-Ug0&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=Other&utm_source=rflaid64393&cvosrc=affiliate.64393" target="_blank">Adorama</a> | <a href="http://amzn.to/1Uehm5w" target="_blank">Amazon</a></li>
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