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Canon Rumors · Sep 11, 2014

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<p style="color: #454444;"><strong>AMSTERDAM, Sept. 11, 2014 – </strong><a style="color: #de0000;" title="SanDisk Corporation" href="http://www.sandisk.com/">SanDisk</a> Corporation (NASDAQ: <a style="color: #de0000;" title="Investor Relations" href="http://www.sandisk.com/ir" target="_blank">SNDK</a>), a global leader in flash storage solutions, today launched its 512GB** <a style="color: #de0000;" href="http://www.sandisk.com/products/memory-cards/sd/extremepro-sdxc-sdhc-uhs-3/">SanDisk Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-I memory card</a>, the world’s highest capacity SD™ card on the market. The new offering is designed to meet the demands of industry professionals who require the most advanced gear available for shooting 4K Ultra High Definition (3840x2160p) video, Full HD video (1920×1080)<sup>1</sup> and high-speed burst mode photography.</p>
<p style="color: #454444;">“As an industry leader, SanDisk continues to push the boundaries of technology to provide customers with the innovative, reliable, high-performance solutions they have come to expect from us,” said Dinesh Bahal, vice president, product marketing, SanDisk. “4K Ultra HD is an example of a technology that is pushing us to develop new storage solutions capable of handling massive file sizes. The 512GB SanDisk Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-I card is a tremendous advancement that enables professionals to reliably store more content on a single card than ever before.”</p>
<p style="color: #454444;"><strong>Preorder the new SanDisk SD Cards at Adorama</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.adorama.com/IDSDSDXPA512.html?KBID=64393" target="_blank">SanDisk 512GB Class 10 ExtremePRO SDXC Memory Card, 95MB Read Speed $729.00</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.adorama.com/IDSDSDXPA256.html?KBID=64393" target="_blank">SanDisk 256GB Class 10 ExtremePRO SDXC Memory Card, 95MB Read Speed $359.00</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.adorama.com/IDSDSDXPA128.html?KBID=64393" target="_blank">SanDisk 128GB Class 10 ExtremePRO SDXC Memory Card, 95MB Read Speed $189.00</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.adorama.com/searchsite/default.aspx?searchinfo=IDSDSDXPA***&sort=p_price_sort&KBID=64393" target="_blank">More from SanDisk at Adorama</a></li>
</ul>
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<h3 style="color: #5a5657;">Built for the Pros</h3>
<p style="color: #454444;">Since SanDisk unveiled its first 512MB SD card in 2003, capacity demands have increased exponentially and the new 512GB SanDisk Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-I card represents a 1,000-fold capacity increase in just over a decade, yet maintains the same size footprint. SanDisk’s most powerful and highest capacity SD UHS-I memory card yet, the 512GB card delivers write speeds up to 90 MB/s* and UHS Speed Class 3 (U3) recording speed for high resolution, real-world color and stutter-free 4K Ultra HD video<sup>1</sup>. Transfer speeds up to 95 MB/s* move data quickly for efficient post-production workflow.</p>
<p style="color: #454444;">The 512GB SanDisk Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-I card delivers both the speed and capacity needed to support 4K Ultra HD video capture, enabling users to shoot tremendous amounts of content without disrupting the moment.</p>
<p style="color: #454444;">The new offering comes with key features designed for pro-level action:</p>
<ul class="redarrow MTop5 MBottom10" style="color: #454444;">
<li>Built for and tested in harsh conditions—temperature proof, water proof, shock proof, and x-ray proof<sup>2</sup></li>
<li>Lifetime limited warranty<sup>3</sup></li>
<li>RescuePRO<sup>®</sup> Deluxe data recovery software download offer<sup>4</sup>, for bringing accidentally deleted images back to life</li>
</ul>
<p style="color: #454444;">SanDisk Extreme Team member <a style="color: #de0000;" href="http://www.sebastiendevaud.com/" target="_blank">Sebastian Devaud</a>, renowned director and producer, relies on cutting edge technologies to continuously advance his productions. “I am always interested in new technologies to help improve how I work and the quality of my results,” said Devaud. “With higher capacities, I have greater flexibility to capitalize on the moment and let the camera roll without worrying about the performance of my equipment.”</p>
<p style="color: #454444;">“The new 512GB SanDisk Extreme PRO UHS-I card offers incredible speed and capacity,” said Grant Petty, CEO, Blackmagic Design. “Our Pocket Cinema Camera customers shoot in every type of circumstance and location, and get amazing wide dynamic range RAW images capturing the brightest highlights and darkest shadows at the same time. The additional capacity of the SanDisk Extreme PRO UHS-I card will extend the creative freedom for our customers shooting in RAW and open up the ability to use wide dynamic range RAW files with even more productions.”</p>
<h3 style="color: #5a5657;">Pricing and Availability</h3>
<p style="color: #454444;">The SanDisk Extreme PRO UHS-I SDHC/SDXC memory cards are available worldwide in capacities of 512GB, 256GB and 128GB. The 512GB Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-I card will be available for $799.99 (MSRP). For more information, please visit<a style="color: #de0000;" title="SanDisk Corporation" href="http://www.sandisk.com/">www.SanDisk.com</a>.</p>

Canon Rumors · Sep 11, 2014

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<p><strong>Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM Pancake Specifications Google Translated</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>focal length conversion 38.4 mm</li>
<li>1 piece using high-precision glass molded aspherical lens</li>
<li>full-time manual focus</li>
<li>shortest shooting distance is 0.16 M</li>
<li>maximum magnification is 0.27X</li>
<li>22.8 mm thickness Weight 125g</li>
</ul>
<p>Source: [<a href="http://digicame-info.com/2014/09/ef-s24mm-f28-stm.html" target="_blank">DCI</a>]</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>

Canon Rumors · Sep 11, 2014

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<p><strong>EF 24-105mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM Specifications (Google Translated)</strong></p>
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<li>One UD lens and two glass aspherical lens</li>
<li>AF and smooth quiet by stepping motor</li>
<li>Full-time manual focus</li>
<li>4 stop image stabilization</li>
<li>Maximum magnification is 0.3x</li>
</ul>
<p>Source: [<a href="http://digicame-info.com/2014/09/ef24-405mm-f35-56-is-stm-ef400.html" target="_blank">DCI</a>] via [<a href="http://www.cameraegg.org/ef-24-105mm-f3-5-5-6-is-stm-lens-ef-400mm-f4-do-is-ii-usm-lens-images-specs-leaked/" target="_blank">CE</a>]</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>

Canon Rumors · Sep 11, 2014

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<p><strong>EF400mm F4 DO IS USM II Specifications</strong></p>
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<li>Total length 232.7mm</li>
<li>Weight is 2100 grams</li>
<li>Third generation DO lens</li>
<li>One large-diameter UD lens</li>
<li>One large-diameter aspherical lens grinding</li>
<li>Camera shake compensation effect of the four stages</li>
<li>SWC special coating</li>
<li>Dust and water resistant</li>
</ul>
<p>Source: [<a href="http://digicame-info.com/2014/09/ef24-405mm-f35-56-is-stm-ef400.html" target="_blank">DCI</a>] via [<a href="http://www.cameraegg.org/ef-24-105mm-f3-5-5-6-is-stm-lens-ef-400mm-f4-do-is-ii-usm-lens-images-specs-leaked/" target="_blank">CE</a>]</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>

andrewflo · Sep 11, 2014

Rugged magnesium alloy body
Dust proof
20.2 MP CMOS sensor
Dual-pixel CMOS AF
New 65-point AF, all points cross-type
ITR EOS AF
Continuous shooting: 10 frames per second
Dual DIGIC6
Max ISO: 16,000
RGB+IR new 150,000-pixel metering sensor
Video full HD 60p
Built-in GPS
Interval timer
Bulb timer

http://www.cameraegg.org/beaking-news-canon-eos-7d-mark-ii-image-specs-leaked/

http://photorumors.com/2014/09/11/canon-7d-mark-ii-leaked-picture-and-specs/

http://digicame-info.com/2014/09/eos-7d-mark-ii-18.html [Japanese]

K-amps · Sep 11, 2014

Nice to see cross pollination of technologies by different manufacturers:

The iphone 6+ has:

BSI sensor
Optical Stabilization
Phase detect AF on sensor
1080p 120 and 240fps !

Helps the consumer with choices, and pressures all manufacturers to up their game (just as Samsung is lighting a fire behind Apple

)

Daniel 78d · Sep 10, 2014

I know it's another brand and probably a dead horse but I watched a thing on tv from the 70's and they were saying it like Ny-kon the way they say it now in the US but in Japan it's pronounced like Nee-kon. What do think about this little problem I have since I say the latter.

Diko · Sep 10, 2014

Since the rumors of the 100 - 12 800 (native) ISO in 7D m2 I wonder why they don't pay enough attention?

I begin asking myself: Am I the only one that looks for an affordable body for low-light shooting?
I know Lenses should be faster. But lense is not everything. I say 3/4 the glass needs another quarter push from the body.

So if you remember: the fireflies perhaps about exactly a year ago there was this small discussion. And now have the things changed?
Aside from my unchanged disappointment I ask you about it.

That way I might be able to reset my expectations...

Skirball · Sep 10, 2014

I didn't see any other threads discussing the transmitter, other than one on the 560 III. Looks like Yongnuo released the new transmitter back in June. Looks promising, remote power and zoom control of the 560 III, plus dummy triggers for 602 and 603/II receivers.

http://www.amazon.com/YONGNUO-YN560-TX-Transmitter-Compatible-Receivers/dp/B00KM1QZRY/ref=sr_1_17?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1410364860&sr=1-17

There's a couple of reviews online. Anybody get one of these yet?

http://flashhavoc.com/yongnuo-yn560-tx-now-available/

Ivan Muller · Sep 10, 2014

I have just come back from a fantastic Namibian adventure! more info and images can be seen here:http://thelazytravelphotographer.blogspot.com/

Ivan Muller · Sep 10, 2014

My two weeks in Namibia, more info and photos here at: http://thelazytravelphotographer.blogspot.com/

Ivan Muller · Sep 10, 2014

I have just come back from two weeks in Namibia. I traveled from South Africa, via Botswana to the central part of Namibia including the Namib Naukluft. I have written a blog of my experiences and the equipment I used on the first part of my journey up to Sesriem which can be seen here: http://thelazytravelphotographer.blogspot.com/

elhajj33 · Sep 10, 2014

I drove two hours from San Diego just to shoot the sunset. The whole area you see here is basically quick sand. I have a shot or two of my tripod standing on one leg here.

Canon Rumors · Sep 10, 2014

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<p>DXOMark has completed their review of the Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4 Apo Planar T* for both Canon and Nikon. As you would expect, this lens is an absolute gem when it comes to image quality. It easily outperforms all the 85mm lenses from both Canon & Nikon in optical tests. How that all translates in the field is up to the photographer.</p>
<div id="attachment_17207" style="width: 585px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/dxocanon85compare.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-17207" src="http://www.canonrumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/dxocanon85compare-575x494.jpg" alt="Click for larger" width="575" height="494" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Click for larger</p></div>
<p><strong>DXOMark says:</strong>

<em>“The new Otus 85mm is without question the most desirable and best performing 85mm portrait lens available but at $4,490 it’s not for those without deep pockets. It’s also rather large and bulky (although it’s remarkably well balanced on the D800 models), and it lacks the convenience of autofocus. While that may not be an issue for most enthusiasts or professionals (particularly as AF is at best difficult with f1.4 models) it’s likely to further limit its appeal, even if the real reason is obvious.”</em></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.dxomark.com/Reviews/Zeiss-Otus-85mm-f1.4-Apo-Planar-T-Canon-ZE-and-Nikon-ZF.2-mount-lens-reviews-World-s-best-performing-85mm-portrait-lens" target="_blank">Read the full review</a> | <strong><a style="color: #900000;" href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1077281-REG/zeiss_2040_292_otus_apo_planar_85mm.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4 Apo Planar T* $4490</a></strong></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>

Canon Rumors · Sep 10, 2014

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<p style="color: #000000;">Samyang Europe announces the upcoming Autumn release of the full-frame Samyang 12mm 1:2.8 ED AS NCS Fish-eye lens. The new model is yet another product of the Korean manufacturer and its widest 35mm film format lens. The lens will be officially introduced during Photokina fairs in Cologne on September 16th 2014.</p>
<p style="color: #000000;">Samyang 12mm 1:2.8 ED AS NCS Fish-eye is a bright, super wide-angle fish-eye lens designed especially for full-frame cameras. It offers the image area in 24 x 36mm format and the diagonal angle of view of 180 degrees. In terms of the optics, it is one of the most advanced “fish-eye” lenses. The product’s sophisticated optics consists of 12 lens elements arranged in 8 groups. This includes three elements made of low dispersion ED glass and two aspherical lens elements to ensure perfect image depth and minimized chromatic aberration. Samyang 12mm 1:2.8 ED AS NCS Fish-eye is the third lens of the brand (along with 10mm f/2.8 and 12mm f/2.0) with highly effective nanocrystal anti-reflection NCS coating applied together with standard UMC coatings. Owing to this solution and the fast aperture ratio (f/2.8) the lens can be used as a perfect tool in diverse lighting conditions, as it provides great focus, high contrast and natural colour reproduction even with the fully opened aperture. The premiere of Samyang 12mm 1:2.8 ED AS NCS Fish-eye is like a dream coming true for professional photographers and filmmakers who seem to have an increasing demand for this type of lenses since the release of 8mm and 7.5mm models, which are considered to be the best “fish-eye” lenses on the market.</p>
<p style="color: #000000;">You will have an opportunity to take a look at the pre-production copy of the new lens on the Samyang stand (hall 2.1, A-025) during the upcoming Photokina 2014 fairs in Cologne. The visitors will be also able to test two other recently introduced lenses: Samyang 50mm 1:4 AS UMC and Samyang V-DSLR 50mm T1.5 AS UMC.</p>
<p style="color: #000000;">The market release date for the new lens and its retail price will be announced at a later date.</p>
<p style="color: #000000;"><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>

makismika · Sep 10, 2014

UCI biketrial championchips were few weeks ago here in Finland.
This is what i got:
http://tinyurl.com/pk2pe3h enjoy!

http://www.kuvausmakinen.fi/
http://www.fintrial.com/

muchakucha · Sep 10, 2014

Hopefully it's as good as their 14mm
http://www.samyang-europe.com/new-products/107-new-samyang-12-mm-f2-8-ed-as-ncs-fish-eye

RGomezPhotos · Sep 10, 2014

Did you folks see the new Apple Watch? http://www.apple.com/watch/

So riddle me this.... How is it that Apple can fit WiFi AND Bluetooth 4.0 on a circuit the size of a postage stamp and we can't get this built into our newer DSLRs?

RGF · Sep 9, 2014

There have been lots of talk of a 100-400 replacement and yet nothing has materialized. When might we see this lens?

I have all but given up hope that it will be replaced. After all, it is Canon's top selling lens and if they made it too good it would hurt 200-400F4 sales

Hjalmarg1 · Sep 9, 2014

I am about taking Macro Photography and I am thinking about purchasing a Macro Ring Flash. Does it make a great difference in my photography?
If so, should I go to the new MR-14EX II?

Thanks

mrsfotografie · Sep 9, 2014

I'm considering getting an underwater housing for my little S90. It's a great little camera (the original pocketable quality powershot!). I'm going on a holiday though and would like to try some underwater photography.

Interestingly, getting a new WP-DC35 for my S90 seems to be the cheapest way for me to do that and have acceptable image quality too (and RAW ability to boot).

Any recommendations regarding setup of the camera, tips and trick are welcome because I don't have much opportunity to experiment.

My S90 has been modified with Richard Franiec's Custom S90 Grip and Lensmate control dial ring. Can I leave these accessories on when I want to use the underwater housing or do I need to strip them off?

Many thanks.

fengshui · Sep 9, 2014

Do we know what the new embargo date for the 7d2 is? September 5th has come and gone.

jaayres20 · Sep 9, 2014

I have to admit I only shoot Canon and this is probably pointless but I wanted so say it anyway. I also have a 1DX and love it. I am a wedding photographer and all of my favorite photographers love Nikon and talk about how awesome their D4s cameras are. I read in reviews that the D4s beats the 1Dx hands down. The 1DX loses to Nikon by 7 points in a sensor test on the DOX website. After reading about them I have a couple of observations.

The 1DX has more MPs
The 1Dx has a higher fps
The 1Dx has a better viewfinder
The 1DX has a better, faster, more accurate AF system

Now the D4s is supposedly better in all areas related to the sensor, especially DR, but here are some quotes from DOX website, "As for the much-vaunted dynamic range the Nikon D4s has an extra 1.5 stops at base over the Canon EOS-1D X but that advantage is eroded at higher ISOs and there’s nothing in it by ISO 1600....The Nikon D4S sensor may have a wider dynamic range and better color discrimination than the Canon EOS-1D X but the gulf between the two sensors is less than you might think, and that’s certainly the case with noise levels....The upshot is the Nikon has better low-light performance overall, but even then it’s really only a slight advantage when using raw, and may not be visible at all with out-of-camera Jpegs...the Nikon D4s is ahead of the Canon EOS 1D X, but in reality the two are closely matched and that applies as much to the technical spec’ as anything else... in the right hands both cameras produce results that would be difficult to tell apart.

So the D4s is a "better" camera because of the sensor, which is, in all reality, so little better that most won't be able to tell the difference, but it doesn't get any credit for better AF, more MP and a higher frame rate? Also it is 2 years older than the D4s.