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Canon Rumors · May 30, 2014

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<p><i>Educational Roadshow Helps Photographers and Filmmaking Enthusiasts Build Their Skills and Unleash Their Creativity</i></p>
<p><b>MELVILLE, N.Y., May 29, 2014</b> – Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, has kicked off its Canon In Action Tour, an educational roadshow ideal for advanced amateur DSLR users and filmmaking enthusiasts. The tour includes live-learning seminars and workshops in several major U.S. cities now through November 23, 2014.</p>
<p><center></center>Tour attendees will have the opportunity to take part in an in-depth Imaging Essentials Saturday seminar, and/or intensive Sunday training workshops for a nominal fee. The classes are taught by renowned professional image makers Jack Reznicki, Jim DiVitale and Amina Moreau. Reznicki and DiVitale are full-time professional photographers and members of Canon’s acclaimed Explorers of Light program, and Moreau is the co-founder of the Emmy® award-winning Stillmotion production company.</p>
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<p>Each Saturday seminar covers still-imaging topics ranging from lens selection and composition, to understanding histograms and flash photography with Canon’s versatile Speedlite system. Throughout the seminar, video recording topics and techniques will be incorporated, simultaneously introducing DSLR video to traditional still-image shooters, and providing insights for EOS photographers who have already begun to include video in their imaging.</p>
<p>The Canon In Action Tour Sunday workshop offers participants a choice of two all-day, hands-on workshops: Speedlite Intensive or Exploring DSLR Video. Speedlite Intensive participants will be instructed on wireless flash operation and using cost-effective light modifiers to create professional-quality images with depth, dimension and detail. In the Exploring DSLR workshop, attendees will learn DSLR video shooting techniques, discuss the application of various in-camera video settings and learn how to apply the concept of visual story-telling to transform their finished video. With attendance limited to 20 people per workshop to maximize hands-on opportunities, both Sunday workshops present participants with a wealth of opportunities to learn in-depth techniques and develop their craft.</p>
<p>Canon technical representatives will be on-hand at all seminars and workshops to demo equipment and answer questions on Canon products. A full schedule of cities and dates for the Canon In Action tour is available at: <a href="http://inactiontour.usa.canon.com/" target="_blank">inactiontour.usa.canon.com</a>.</p>
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Jason Montalvo · May 30, 2014

Hi,

I would love for you all to check out a short I just finished last week and entered into the My Rode Reel film competition. The only rule for the film was it had to be less than 5 minutes.

Please check it out and if you'd be so kind give me a vote ;-)

http://www.rodemic.com/myrodereel/watch/602

Jason Montalvo

aroo · May 29, 2014

I'm just getting used to a new 5D3. During manual focus in automatic AF point selection mode, the center point is the only one that will confirm focus. The instruction manual indicates that's normal. Is this the end of the story, or is there any way to use all 61 glorious AF points to assist manual focus? This behavior strikes me as strange, since most other bodies put all AF points to use in the same scenario, and the 5D3 has such a robust AF system otherwise. Any thoughts or tips? Thanks!

3kramd5 · May 29, 2014

Does anyone know if it's possible to back up personal settings for non 1D-series cameras?

tiger82 · May 29, 2014

I finally have enough funds to purchase either a 1Dx but I am not sure if it is that much better than a 1D Mark IV. I can compare the specs but I'd like to hear from those who currently own both bodies. Is the 1Dx worth the price of TWO 1D Mark IVs? Are the better specs worth the extra expense? Thanks in advance

cesjr · May 28, 2014

So i bought a rebel xti in 2007 or so and bought only full frame lenses thinking gosh in 5, 6 years Canon will make a full frame camera I can afford. I like low light shooting, so I waited and waited. Didn't upgrade my xti. Well it never happened - Canon just never brought full frame down the line up. Will it ever happen? And maybe I could find a deal on the 6d but no flash is annoying since it's handy in a pinch. I started to feel like I made a mistake with my whole system (28 1.8, 50 1.4, 85 1.8, 28-135, 70-300). Limited wide angle, lenses bigger than I need, no affordable prosumer full frame in sight.

So I sold it all on ebay over the weekend. Bought the fuji x100s that I've drooled over for years for its high sync speed and awesome daylight fill flash. That's my new low light indoors camera, with higher ISO than I've ever had and will never have with the affordable full frame Canon won't make. And far smaller than lugging an SLR.

But I still needed an SLR. I thought about going Nikon for 15 minutes just because I'm mad at Canon. And it seems Canon has just been using the same crop sensors for years (one reason I never upgraded the xti)

But the 70D got me with the video focusing and the STM lenses. Got a 18-135 and 55-250. My iphone shoots great video but not far for kids soccer, family sports, etc. Sure I could buy a camcorder but then which do I bring to the event?

And boy those crop lenses are cheap and small. Wow I can even afford the new 10-18 IS STM coming out. I think I can live with the lack of full frame SLR.

the blackfox · May 28, 2014

i do mainly wildlife photography with a 1d3 so have no built in flash on camera ,i'm contemplating the yn560-iii as a simple fill in flash for the odd times it would be needed ,i realise its not a ttl speedlite quality wise .but as this would probably be used 6 or 7 times a year is it worth getting one or can you recommend another model .i.e i envisage using this on close focus insect shots as a fill in .and possibly some family pics at xmas etc

geonni banner · May 28, 2014

Got this strange effect and several others from my 5 year old Digital Rebel XTi. Swapped out the memory card and it hasn't happened since. Anybody else experience this. I was afraid my sensor was going bad, but so far so good with a different card.

NancyP · May 28, 2014

Thoughts on this, lens owners out there? I have yet to get a normal zoom for my 6D due to dithering about "which one". I would like to have decent performance at minimum focus distance for a walkaround zoom. I hear such good things about the f/2.8 II, but have seen one review stating that performance is so-so at close range. I wonder if I would be happier with the less stellar 24-70 f/4 IS with the close-to-macro performance or with the Sigma or Canon 24-105s or with a good copy of the Tamron f/2.8.

edwyun · May 28, 2014

I appreciate the fact that EOS cameras and lenses are merely dust and weather resistance as opposed to dust and weather proof. In situations where fine dust does get into the equipment, how can you tell if Canon USA will honor their warranty? I will probably pay to get it cleaned but what is the threshold for warranty or non-warranty?

HurtinMinorKey · May 28, 2014

Finding a place that will allow me to print 36X24 and give me control over the final look is turning out to be a huge problem. Does anyone have any suggestions about a good solution? I'm looking to spend no more than $5K.

Canon Rumors · May 27, 2014

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<p>A <a href="http://www.northlight-images.co.uk/cameras/Canon_1Dx_mk2.html" target="_blank">mention on Northlight</a> about someone from Canon apparently visited a few studios in the New York City area recently with a “test” camera in an EOS-1D X body. Images had to be processed and viewed on a particular laptop and none of the images could be copied or kept.</p>
<p>The image files were very similar in size to the EOS 5D Mark III’s 22mp files, but exhibited “much” better colour accuracy and detail. This camera is supposedly for later this year or early next year.</p>
<p>Could this be a replacement to the EOS-1D X, or an introduction of a new camera such as the rumor favourite EOS 3D?</p>
<p>Source: [<a href="http://www.northlight-images.co.uk/cameras/Canon_1Dx_mk2.html" target="_blank">NL</a>]</p>
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baervan · May 27, 2014

Hi Canonites,
I would like to sell my 2+ years old Canon 7D in a local online marketplace, the cam has all the accessories, box and normal signs of use like a couple of minor scratches. It has done 44k clicks.

Here in NL the new bodies sell for 1000/1100 euros, so I was thinking to price it around 650.

How much would you ask for the camera?

Thanks!
B

Canon Rumors · May 27, 2014

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<p>We’re told that Sigma will announce the 85mm f/1.4 DG Art series lens in late August, in time for Photokina in Germany. Availability may not be until early 2015. Perhaps this is to steal some of the thunder from the expected Zeiss 85mm f/1.4 OTUS lens that will be announced at Photokina.</p>
<p>It’s also possible that Sigma will announce something like a 300mm-600mm supertelephoto zoom lens. Although that may not come until 2015. There was no mention of whether or not the lens would have a constant aperture, or even what the aperture would be.</p>
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Canon Rumors · May 27, 2014

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<p>We were alerted to the fact that Canon USA has removed the EOS M camera from their web site. They still list two of the 3 EOS M lenses, but there doesn’t appear to be any reference at all to the EOS M camera.</p>
<p>Are we going to see a mirrorless from Canon back in North America? At this point, I wouldn’t think so. Unless they completely revamp the product concept, it seems to be a lame duck system for Canon shooters.</p>
<p>There’s the possibility we see an EF based mirrorless system, maybe an even smaller SL1 style DSLR. I love the SL1 and I think removing the prism and introducing a few more pancake style lenses with an EF mount would be welcomed.  I’m speculating, as I haven’t heard anything to actually support such a concept.</p>
<p>Or maybe Canon is going to concentrate on the prosumer level of cameras and lenses, as that appears to be where the money is for companies in this industry at this time.</p>
<p><em>thanks Tom</em></p>
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Canon Rumors · May 27, 2014

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<p>New Campaign Includes TV, Theater and Digital Advertising as Well as New Consumer-centric “Bring It” Microsite</p>
<p><b>MELVILLE, N.Y., May 27, 2014</b> – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is proud to announce a new marketing campaign, “Bring It,” designed to enlighten consumers to a new perspective of telling better stories with higher quality images and video. The campaign, scheduled to roll out this month, features Canon’s line of EOS digital SLR cameras and lenses with a rallying cry for everyone to bring their best images and videos to be shared on the Canon “Bring It” microsite.</p>
<p>With a history dating as far back as the 1930s, Canon brought high-quality photography to market. Then, the heritage brand was the first to bring Hollywood caliber HD video to its digital SLR cameras. Today, Canon builds on its legacy by bringing a movement designed to show the public the value a Canon camera can bring to capture outstanding images and videos. Consumers should not settle for good enough, when they can have great. The new ‘Bring It’ campaign asks the masses to bring their talent, bring everything they have to the art of creating inspiring still and video images.</p>
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<p>Through a series of TV, in-cinema and digital spots, “Bring It” pays homage to Canon’s past and future as a leader in digital imaging technology, including scenes from the recent film Need for Speed, as well as personal home videos conveying the impact Canon has had from Hollywood to the general public. Consumers are also encouraged to be part of this social movement using the hashtag #BringIt every time they upload their creative HD videos and still images on social media sharing sites like Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Consumer submitted content shared online with #BringIt may be featured and celebrated on the campaign microsite, bringit.usa.canon.com, beginning in July.</p>
<p>“We want this new ad campaign to inspire everyone who is passionate about photography to show us the talents they possess,” said Yuichi Ishizuka, president and COO, Canon U.S.A. “The idea behind ‘Bring It’ is to encourage people to strive to not only take better pictures and videos, but to take their cameras wherever they go, allowing them to tell their unique visual stories -stories that will stand out from the crowd and last a lifetime.”</p>
<p><b>Bring It Microsite</b>

In addition, the “Bring It” microsite will serve as a gallery for consumer-submitted images and video, visitors to the <a href="http://bringit.usa.canon.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">bringit.usa.canon.com</a> microsite will get a behind-the-scenes view of the inspiration behind each contribution and information on the products and methods used to produce what is being showcased. The microsite will also feature interactive content about Canon products, as well as educational tools to help inspire and guide consumers as they embark on their own journeys of producing still images and Hollywood caliber HD videos.</p>
<p>For the latest news and announcements related to Canon’s “Bring It” campaign, follow @CanonUSAImaging on Twitter and join the conversation with #BringIt.</p>
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brianftpc · May 27, 2014

Ive read place after place that the 1DX doesn't have a clean hdmi out. However when I connect it to my laptop via hdmi to do a live video stream the 1080p is cropped. Is this normal? Why would this happen? Also I have noticed that I have to be recording to the card or the video will turn off.

peteo · May 26, 2014

Hi, huge fan of this site - long time reader, first time poster.

I wanted to share a recent experience, and hoping to find out if this is common to many stores.

Over the last couple years my wife and I have purchased a lot of equipment for her studio. As of late, we have purchased all our equipment at B&H and some of the larger stores (non-chains) in Toronto with great experiences. We recently purchased the Canon 24-70 f/2.8 II, however, changed our minds the following day and decided to return the lens (we converted to all primes 2 years ago, but considered adding the 24-70 to her kit). I should note the box was never opened, and returned to the store the next business day. When we arrived at the store (a large national chain in Canada with 6 locations), we were informed that their policy is no refunds or exchanges on "professional gear over $1000". When I bought the lens I was never informed that it was final sale, and it only appeared in the fine print on the receipt (which I only received after the lens was purchased and they had my money).

This experience has caught me off guard. In an era where everything is becoming "pro" or "prosumer", what is included in "professional gear" is very vague and pretty much includes all camera bodies and all high-quality lenses.

While I haven't returned lenses in the past, I appreciate the option, or the store should be explicit in stating final sale. Has anyone had a similar experience? Is this common practise at many stores? At the very least, I won't be shopping local for cameras or lenses again.

Thanks.

gshocked · May 26, 2014

Hi all,

Is there a benefit in using the expanded ISO range vs the Native ones?
What do you use?

Thanks

strikerwy · May 26, 2014

I may just be announcing my ignorance here, but I was quite surprised to find that in live view only, my 5d III autofocuses perfectly when mounted to my Sigma 300-800 f5.6 paired with a 2x teleconverter. As soon as I switch back to regular shooting without LV, it hunts continuously without locking AF, which is what I expected in the first place. I was working with a stationary subject and mounted the 2x and switched to LV to zoom in and manually focus as best I could only to find the AF working perfectly, albeit a tad slowly. I would certainly not use such for action subjects.

I don't know if this is a known plus and I've just been living in a box, but if there is anyone else out there using big glass on a Mark III who also didn't know this, this combination is working for me.

sanj · May 26, 2014

Most of you have been using Canon for long and have been following its progress.

I realize 7d2 it will be fast, responsive etc etc. but do you think the IQ will be noticeably better than Canon's latest 70D say at ISO 1200?

I am wondering when (and if ever) the latest crop cameras will be able to compare with 5d2. Is 6 years enough for technology to reach a point where new crop camera's catch up to full frame?

I would be very happy if the new 7D2 quality would be close to 5d2. Wondering if that is too much to hope for considering the frame size difference?

JumboShrimp · May 26, 2014

Can't locate any reviews yet. Anyone in CR-land have one of these in the flesh and can share their opinions and impressions? Perhaps some samples, too, if you have them. Thanks.

jdramirez · May 25, 2014

...there's no punch line... sounds like a joke, but no.

My point is that it was rally liberating to know that the gear I was shooting with is weather resistant. It rained... It cleared up... It rained again and I couldn't have cared less. I didn't have to rush to put a sleeve over the lens and the body. I didn't have to put my gear into its bag. I didn't have to run and find shelter... which there really wasn't any.

I seriously mulled over the new sigma 50 art... and while I went another direction, having the weather sealing is a joy.

And before y'all start asking for amazing shots from the rain forest... there weren't any. It's all green on green on green...

ShawnSwander · May 25, 2014

I'm a total laymen on the decisions canon makes to balance making a high performance camera vs marketing but my impression is marketing is the higher concern and honestly I can't blame them for that. But boy would I love to see the best features from the 6D and the 5D3 all in one camera.

For me, the worst problems with equipment are the ones that work sometimes and not others.

A quick background on my initial impressions of the 6D
In January I bought a 6D it just seemed like the best value for what you get wifi and gps seemed like nice features bundled with the center cross type focus point that really performs well. In reality the gps doesn't turn off when the camera is off (this seems like the camera is intentionally Nerf'd).

Overall, I like the camera, its a little tough as a wedding photographer carrying two camera bodies (5dMk2 is my main) that are controlled a little different but that's where I am.

My 6D Issue
At a wedding in march I had an assistant with one of my 600ex-rt flash on her camera as a slave to my Flash giving me the ability to backlight a bit. And her the ability to switch to master and fire a third 600EX-RT slave if she had the angle and I didn't. That's when my flash stopped firing on the 6d. I checked the image meta data and it indicated the flash fired but it didn't. Additionally the flash switched to TTL from ETTL-II. On my 6D menu settings some of the flash functions were inaccessible. I sent the camera in for repairs (which sucked because its a busy time of year for me to only have one full frame camera.) Canon was great, they got my camera back quickly and apparently fixed the problem (I haven't been home yet as I was on a destination gig) I did call the support line they told me the hot shoe was malfunctioning. It was in in-warranty repair no charge (thank you canon).

Has anyone else have this issue? I get the impression its not too common. Is there anything I can do to prevent it from happening again?

The worst part about it was for a while sometimes the 6D would allow ETTL and communicate with my flash and sometimes it would just stop. I couldn't make sense of it.

I am looking forward to trying it out again when I get back home.

Shawn

Benhider · May 25, 2014

Has anyone done any speed tests with any Canon camera on the SanDisk 16GB Extreme PRO SDHC UHS-II Memory Card.

I've heard that a lot of cameras are not able to utilize the speed of this card.

Any recent tests or experience appreciated

Thanks

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