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Canon Rumors · Apr 1, 2014

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<b>CANON U.S.A. INTRODUCES THE NEW CANON EOS-1D W DIGITAL SLR CAMERA, DESIGNED FOR “WILDLIFE”</b></p>
<p>Featuring Canon’s proven 61-Point High Density Reticular AF, Extreme Fast Shooting up to 24 fps, 39.9-Megapixel Near-Full-Frame CMOS Sensor, Outstanding ISO Sensitivity up to 204800, Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, Full HD Video Recording, Extreme-Durability Camouflage Finish, Development Announcement of EF 200-600mm f/4 L W IS USM/STM Lens</p>
<p><b>LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., April 1, 2014</b> – Canon U.S.A., Inc. once again shows its leadership in digital imaging by introducing the Canon EOS-1D W “Wildlife” Digital SLR camera, the EOS-1D W is the world’s first professional DSLR designed specifically for the needs of wildlife photographers and videographers. A new addition to Canon’s arsenal of professional DSLRs, the EOS-1D W is a progressive EOS-1D series camera based on the EOS-1D X, but loaded with exciting new features.</p>
<p>According to Sakuichi Ishizukara, Canon’s Executive Vice President and General Manager, Imaging Technologies & Communications Group, Canon U.S.A., “Wildlife photographers make up a large percentage of DSLR camera users. These photographers have specific needs – needs that have long been overlooked.”</p>
<p>“That the new Canon EOS-1D W is going to revolutionize wildlife photography is unquestionable” says Martyn Culbreck after 3 months of field testing the new camera. Mr. Culbreck is the Director of Photography for BBC’s upcoming “Planet Life” series. “We spend weeks waiting for the an animal to be in the right position. When that perfect moment arrives, we cannot risk any camera-related issues causing a missed shot. The EOS-1D W is a game changer. It never misses.”</p>
<p><a href="http://www.the-digital-picture.com/News/News-Post.aspx?News=9393" target="_blank"><b>Read the rest of the press release at TDP</b></a></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>

Grant Atkinson · Apr 1, 2014

The release of firmware V2.03 both improved the low light performance of the 1DX AF. The new firmware really expands and extends the existing AF parameters, and also adds more options to fine tune the AF configuration to ones own needs.
As a wildlife photographer who gets to shoot moving subjects a lot in my line of work, I have just put up a new post on my website sharing what works for me with regard to understanding and setting up the 1DX AF system. The post will also have some relevance to 5Dmk3 shooters, given the similarity of the AF systems in some regards.
For those with an interest, here is the link:http://www.grantatkinson.com/blog/understanding-canon-eos-1dx-autofocus-firmware-ver-2-0-3

Cheers
Grant

Apr 1, 2014

http://www.luminous-landscape.com/essays/a_redux_critique_of_contemporary_camera_design.shtml

quite a bit about the EOS-M too.

Another interesting analysis that can be gleaned from the EOS M is the problematic decision to put a 4+ year old sensor in a brand new camera. Below is a side by side screenshot from DxO Mark comparing the EOS M/7D sensor to the Fuji X100 sensor. Personally, I think their findings are spot on. For the attributes they are testing, the X100 has a better sensor. However, I routinely get comparable to better results from the EOS M, than I got from the X100, despite the advantages of the X100’s imaging chip. I don’t know all the reasons for it, but it isn’t that difficult to speculate about some of them: First, there’s a 50% advantage for the EOS M in pixel count--18MP, as opposed to 12, and it even has a slight advantage in pixel count to the X100s, 18 to 16. The EOS M has a much more robust A/D processor, which among other things likely accounts for why the high ISO performance is a bit better on the EOS M. (Class leading high ISO performance has always been a Canon trademark.) But, I think the biggest difference is that you can remove the quite good, but hardly world class, EOS M lens, and use other lenses with the camera, which are world class. You can see the difference in a heartbeat, as you import the RAW files into Lightroom before you even touch them in post. It’s easy to spot the files shot with a Zeiss T* ZM lens, as opposed to the Canon lens.

Chapman Baxter · Apr 1, 2014

Link to the-digital-picture about a new 1 series body. Now... what date is it today..?

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Canon-Cameras/Canon-EOS-1D-W-DSLR-Camera.aspx

Kunvarharsh · Apr 1, 2014

Hi Everyone

I am Dr Kunvar Harsh Upveja from India . I am Amateur in the field of Photography but I am very much fascinated by photographs clicked with good depth of filed(blurred background pics) so I am looking for a SLR camera and at the same time have a very limited budget of Rs 25,000.
1. Either I am thinking of buying Sony Alpha A3000 (18-55 mm lens) DSLR- camera or any suggestions of SLR camera in Canon which can fit in my pocket ?
2. Should I go for some good Point & shoot camera in this range rather than buying Entry level DSLR ?
3. How far does the body of camera matters in buying DSLR camera ? I mean if I want to upgrade this DSLR using other lenses. it would be possible with good efficiency or this Entry level will remain entry level only ?

Thank you in advance

Wilmark · Apr 1, 2014

Lets see the best - seems like Bryan is on the ball:

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Canon-Cameras/Canon-EOS-1D-W-DSLR-Camera.aspx

Canon Rumors · Mar 31, 2014

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<p>An article on Planet5D talking about Panasonic potentially dropping the Micro 4/3 system (except for the GH4) also mentions the possibility of Canon acquiring Panasonic’s camera division. We’ve heard various things in the past about Canon acquiring camera technologies and companies, but nothing has ever come of it. It’s usually been focused around medium format companies or print technology companies such as Kodak.</p>
<p><strong>From Planet5D</strong>

dalubo 1:15PM

<em>I heard from some very reliable sources that Canon is about to take over the Panasonic camera division. And that Olympus retreats from MFT too.</em></p>
<p>I have no idea what Panasonic has that Canon would want, perhaps there’s some video technology or patents that are of interest. I am reminded of a few articles I’ve read about the camera industry needing a giant shakeup. One of the suggested shakeups is less camera manufacturers. Panasonic, while making some very good products in the industry, seems to relegated to a niche market of budget conscience videographers and photographers.</p>
<p>Whether or not this is true doesn’t matter, it’s a telling reminder of the state of the industry. Some companies are going to be leaving the camera marketplace in the coming years, there just isn’t enough growth to keep companies profitable. Canon and Nikon are safe, though the latter isn’t exactly a profit machine. Sony seems content of giving it their all to find a place in the photography world and Fuji is making some cool niche products and are profitable. Leica has become a lifestyle brand, and the Louis Vuitton customer will continue to purchase the high margin German cameras. The rest? I’m not sure how much longer we’ll see Olympus, Panasonic, Samsung and Ricoh/Pentax in the game, I expect at least 2 of those names will be moving onto other things.</p>
<p><strong>Source: [<a href="http://blog.planet5d.com/2014/03/rumor-panasonic-to-drop-all-micro-43-except-panasonic-gh4/" target="_blank">P5D</a>]</strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>

Mar 31, 2014

I realize the meaning of getting a patent. However, I don't know how it impacts Canon's offerings. Things that would be interesting to know:

1) What percent of patents actually become production lenses?
2) What's the shortest amount of time that has transpired between a Canon patent and a production lens?
3) What's the average amount of time that transpires between a Canon patent and a resulting production lens (assuming that there IS a lens produced).

I always find the announcements of patents interesting, but have often wondered about how significant it is so far as the availability of a real product.

Thanks for any insights.

- Pete

mackguyver · Mar 31, 2014

There's a cool article by Ian Plant in this month's Outdoor Photographer called "The High Concept Image" (link) and it's inspired a blog on Sigma's site by David FitzSimmons (link). It goes along with Edward Weston's quote, "Good composition is the strongest way of seeing."

I think it's a cool concept and so I think we should start a thread to share what we consider to be our best "high concept" images. I'll start it off with these three:

milkrocks · Mar 31, 2014

Today is the last day for this rebate period on the Pro-100. It seems to be pretty regularly renewed. Do we think the same will be true this time?

I'm currently printing with an MG6220. The reproduction of detail is pretty good but no matter what I do the color reproduction is lousy - lots of a greenish brown overtone in most portraits. I'm assuming the Pro-100 would be a lot better? I'm more interested in the printer for quality and color accuracy than I am with the wide format nature of the printer.

Thanks everyone,

Christian

Canon Rumors · Mar 31, 2014

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<p><strong>Busted!

</strong>The well done April Fools hoax has officially been busted. Here is the Tag Heuer phone used for the mockup. :) I have added a reminder to my calendar for next years April Fools day.</p>
<div id="attachment_16241" style="width: 470px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/39830054_1_460.png"><img class="size-full wp-image-16241" alt="Tag Heuer Smartphone" src="http://www.canonrumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/39830054_1_460.png" width="460" height="460" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Tag Heuer Smartphone</p></div>
<p><strong>UPDATE

</strong>I just realized what day tomorrow was, so please keep that in mind. :) The person who sent it claims it isn’t but that’s part of the fun I guess. I will say that I can’t find the phone anywhere on the web that they would have doctored, if you do find it, please send it on.</p>
<p><a href="http://photorumors.com/2014/03/31/canon-smart-phone-leaked-in-a-greek-publication/" target="_blank">Photo Rumors</a> has also received the images and apparently they come from a Greek magazine. We have no confirmation from anyone else that the product is real.</p>
<p><strong>Original Post</strong>

I received this little product today . I have no idea if it’s real or just a great PhotoShop hoax. What do you think? Would you buy a Canon branded smartphone if the photography capabilities trumped all other smartphones on the market?</p>
<p>It kind of looks like the <a href="http://www.trustedreviews.com/cat-b15_Mobile-Phone_photos" target="_blank">Caterpillar branded smart phone</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Specifications</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Android KitKat 4.4</li>
<li>8core 64bit Snapdragon 615 with 8 ARM Cortex A53 inside</li>
<li>8Gb RAM</li>
<li>64Gb memory</li>
<li>CPS,Bluetoth WIFI aso.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Double Lens Camera</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>First camera with 1 inch sensor 12,2×8,8mm 20Mpx (Sony?) 35mm equivalent lens</li>
<li>Second cam 1/1,7 inch sensor 10 Mpx with 3x Liquid Zoom Lens, which has liquid optical elements that changes zoom range by piezoelectricity.</li>
</ul>
<div id="attachment_16238" style="width: 560px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Canon-smartphone.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-16238" alt="Canon EOS Smart 1 " src="http://www.canonrumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Canon-smartphone.jpg" width="550" height="526" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Canon EOS Smart 1</p></div>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>

Canon Rumors · Mar 31, 2014

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<p>A patent showing new 85mm & 50mm designs has surfaced. Both an 85mm f/1.2 and an 85mm f/1.8 appear as well as a 50mm f/1.4 and a 100mm f/2.</p>
<p>An updated 85mm f/1.2L II has been mentioned as being under development for quite some time, and we’re all expecting a new 50mm lens, which is an oft rumored product.</p>
<p><strong>Patent Publication No. 2014-52412 </strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Publication date 2014.3.20</li>
<li>Filing date 2012.9.5</li>
</ul>
<table summary="embodiment" frame="box" rules="all">
<thead>
<tr>
<th><span>Example</span></th>
<th><span>Focal length</span></th>
<th><span>Fno.</span></th>
<th><span>Length</span></th>
<th><span>BF</span></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><span>One</span></td>
<td><span>85.00</span></td>
<td><span>1.24</span></td>
<td><span>125.55</span></td>
<td><span>38.98</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span>Two</span></td>
<td><span>85.00</span></td>
<td><span>1.80</span></td>
<td><span>113.57</span></td>
<td><span>39.50</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span>Three</span></td>
<td><span>51.70</span></td>
<td><span>1.41</span></td>
<td><span>88.04</span></td>
<td><span>39.00</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span>Four</span></td>
<td><span>100.00</span></td>
<td><span>2.00</span></td>
<td><span>120.00</span></td>
<td><span>39.60</span></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><span>

Image height = 21.64mm</span></p>
<p>Source: [<a href="http://egami.blog.so-net.ne.jp/2014-03-31" target="_blank">EG</a>]</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>

via47126 · Mar 31, 2014

I just got me a Canon 70D and I've had the nifty fifty for a while now and my question is which lense to get next? I do mostly filming in narrative form as I film my archery hunts but take photos as well with most of them being timelapses. I'm stuck between the 70-200 f4, Rokinon 35mm cine, Rokinon 16mm cine, or an all around lens like the 24-105 L. What would you get? Thanks.

Hjalmarg1 · Mar 31, 2014

Dear all.

I want a fisheye lens for my Canon 5D3 and currently sells only on fisheye lens (EF 8-15mm f4L) but the price is very steep for a lens that I will be using less frequently than others.
Hence, I am considering purchasing on eBay the discontinued Canon EF 15mm f2.8 or the Sigma DG 15mm f2.8. I have read pros and cons of both lenses being the Sigma more recent and faster focus.
Do any of you have experienced shooting with any or both lenses? What would be your suggestion?

Regards,

cheeseheadsaint · Mar 30, 2014

This morning it was raining a ton but I was using a plastic bag to cover my 6D as I shot a quidditch tourney. As time went on, my playback button stopped working, the info button stopped working but miraculously the autofocus was still working and i kept shooting and the photos came out great! right now I'm cranking up the heater and then I took out the battery but I read that one of the most important things is to fight the urge to turn on the camera and check if its ok. And it's quite a fight!

I have an important tournament this upcoming weekend. I am really worried but then again, I'm sure I can do without the playback button and infobutton.

What else can I do? Can I check it tomorrow morning?

It's interesting as I've shot with my XSi in such conditions before and it has always lived to tell more stories.

Renaissance · Mar 30, 2014

Note: This letter has been received by Canon Inc. and is currently being taken into consideration.

mbworldz · Mar 30, 2014

If my camera is set to Manual mode and the off camera 580EX flash is set to auto ETTL mode. Will ETTL still work this way or my camera must be in AV or other mode?

Virgil Quick · Mar 30, 2014

The Canon LC-E4N battery charger that comes as standard equipment with the 1D-X is rather large and difficult to pack for long trips. Has anyone found a smaller alternative that works safely with LP-E4N batteries?

alexanderferdinand · Mar 30, 2014

Check out on their homepagefor details like download and how to install.

Enables the "Legacy mode", so you can trigger flashes NOT sitting on a Canon- body.

FYI.

Jrnation109 · Mar 30, 2014

I'm trying to find a backpack that I can stick a body and a few lenses in that also fits under the seat in front of me on an airplane. I have been looking all weekend and can't find one. I already have a ThinkTank Airport International v2.0 roller bag that goes in the overhead bins but once I add my 300mm 2.8 in I will have to take a body out and a few lenses to get everything else in. Does anyone know of a bag that could do this? Would also like to be able to put my Macbook Pro in it as well.

Canon Rumors · Mar 30, 2014

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<p>Below is an image showing the new Canon cinema lens with servo that will be announced shortly. It’s the lens in the front with the red ring and will cost 5 figures, so it’s definitely aimed at the professional market.</p>
<p>NAB in Las Vegas starts April 5, 2014 and runs until April 10, 2014.</p>
<p>We’re currently not expecting any new announcements for Cinema EOS bodies, beyond the possibility of a development announcement.</p>
<p>More to come….</p>
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Canon Rumors · Mar 30, 2014

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<p>We’re told that Canon will announce the PowerShot G17 some time in May. That is an extremely fast refresh from the <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1000470-REG/canon_8406b001_powershot_g16_digital_camera.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">PowerShot G16</a>, which was announced last August. The PowerShot G16 was a very minor refresh from the G15.</p>
<p><strong>Specifications</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>24-200mm f/1.4-2.0 lens</li>
<li>New 1″ Sensor</li>
<li>all magnesium body with comfortable grip</li>
<li>DIGIC 6</li>
</ul>
<p>The lens looks pretty impressive if this turns out to be true.</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>

Mar 30, 2014

http://www.ebay.de/itm/Canon-EF-300-mm-2-8-L-IS-USM-Koffer-Gut-UQ0108-/251317949241?pt=DE_Foto_Camcorder_Objektive&hash=item3a83b79339

glued lenscoat removed... ???

adhocphotographer · Mar 29, 2014

Hi guys,

I switch to back-button AF but have a very annoying problem. Whenever i move my AF point then press the back-button AF, the AF point jumps to the centre, focuses, then moves back the starting point, missing my chosen focus... I can't see how to turn this off? Any help?

I know I have read about this on the forum before, but i failed to find it, so sorry for the repetition!

amoore00357 · Mar 29, 2014

I just ordered the pixel king transceiver and 2 receivers (not the new Pro models) . I have three canon 430 ex II's.

I don't know if I'm missing something but I have both receivers set to channel one and both group A. Both flashes on the receivers are turned on and set to ettl.

The problem comes up with the transceiver part. I have the 430 ex II turned on and set to ettl. The transceiver is turned on to group A channel 1. So when I take a test picture both receiver flashes fire but the flash on the transceiver does not fire. Am i missing something on the set up or do I have a defective transceiver? (I switched the flashes around so its not a flash problem). I also am using a 6D.

Hope this is enough information for you to understand my problem. Thanks for the help.

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