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Canon Service Advisory Emails Sent for 5D Mark III & EOS-1D X

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<strong>Official Service Advisory Notice</strong>


This service notification e-mail contains important information about your EOS 5D Mark III Digital SLR/EOS-1D X Digital SLR Camera. Please note that product service announcement e-mails contain advisory or informational content that may be critical to the proper operation of your product, including safety, update, and instructional messages. Please carefully review the information in this e-mail as it relates to your Canon product.</p>
<p>Thank you for using Canon products.</p>
<p><strong>Affected Products</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>EOS 5D Mark III Digital SLR Camera</li>
<li>EOS-1D X Digital SLR Camera</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Details</strong>


Depending upon the shooting conditions, it may take slightly longer for the EOS 5D Mark III and EOS-1D X digital SLR cameras to acquire focus when using the Speedlite’s AF Assist Beam, compared with that of the EOS 5D Mark II and EOS-1D Mark IV digital SLR cameras using the Speedlite’s AF Assist Beam.</p>
<p>We are developing a solution to enhance the focusing feature for the EOS 5D Mark III and EOS-1D X and plan to release a firmware update based on following estimated schedule:</p>
<ul>
<li>EOS 5D Mark III: (estimated) Late April, 2013</li>
<li>EOS-1D X: (estimated) Late May, 2013</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Support</strong>


This information is for residents of the United States and Puerto Rico only. If you do not reside in the USA or Puerto Rico, please contact the Canon Customer Support Center in your region.</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?is=REG&Q=&A=details&O=productlist&sku=847545/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">Canon EOS 5D Mark III $3149</a> | <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?is=REG&Q=&A=details&O=productlist&sku=827036/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">Canon EOS-1D X $6728</a></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>
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Nikon 7100 has been anounced

Unleash the power of Nikon’s DX-format HD-SLR system.
Meet the new flagship of Nikon’s outstanding DX-format HD-SLR line-up: the D7100. Incorporating recent
advancements in HD-SLR technology, the D7100 brings a thrilling new level of image quality, speed, connectivity
and creative capabilities—a specially designed 24.1-megapixel DX-format image sensor, superior low-light
performance, ultra-precise autofocus and metering, advanced video recording features, built-in HDR, mobile
connectivity and much, much more. Pair it with any of Nikon’s superb NIKKOR DX- and FX-format lenses, versatile
Speedlights and accessories, and the D7100 will be the centerpiece of your creativity for years to come.

Capture every detail true to life
Pure. Sharp Images.
The D7100 marks an exciting advancement in image quality for high-resolution DX-format cameras. Nikon
specially designed its 24.1-megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor without using an optical low pass filter (OLPF),
resulting in the purest, sharpest images using D7100 DX-format CMOS sensor. Your photos and videos will
come alive with brilliant detail and vibrance. Combine that with fantastic ISO performance at both ends of the
spectrum—down to ISO 100 and up to ISO 6400—the processing speed and intelligence of EXPEED 3 and the
extra lens reach of a 1.5x crop factor, and the D7100 is the ultimate tool for those seeking a lightweight
DX-format HD-SLR.

Speed and precision in harmony

High-speed shooting with flawless metering and autofocus.
When the action speeds up, fire a blazing fast 6 frames per second continuously for up to 100 shots. Building on
the acclaimed autofocus system from the D300s, the D7100 uses 51 focus points, including 15 cross-type sensors
for detecting both vertical and horizontal contrast variations, to achieve fast, precise focus. The central cross-type
sensor works all the way down to f/8, a huge advantage when using compatible teleconverters. At the same time,
a highly accurate 2016-pixel RGB sensor evaluates every scene, taking into account brightness, contrast, subject
distance and color, for spot-on auto operations like Face-Priority and full-time autofocus during video capture.

Wireless sharing and control
Compatible with the WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter.
The D7100 makes it easy to share your great photos immediately, wherever you are. Connect the optional WU-1a
Wireless Mobile Adapter and instantly transfer shots to a compatible smartphone or tablet, then upload them to
the web, send by email or text—share them however you like. With Nikon’s free Wireless Mobile Utility installed on
your smartphone or tablet (available for both Android and iOS), you can also remotely control the D7100. Use your
phone or tablet as a Live View monitor to take shots without having the camera in your hands, a huge advantage for
everything from self portraits to digiscoping with a Nikon fieldscope.

Create movies that amaze
Dazzling 1080p videos, slow-motion and time-lapse sequences.
With full-time autofocus and manual exposure control during video recording, a built-in stereo mic and an external
stereo mic jack, headphone and HDMI jacks, the D7100 achieves exceptional cinematic reproduction and quality.
Record in several high-definition formats: 1080p at 60i/50i/30/25/24 fps or 720p at up to 60p for ultra-smooth
slow-motion sequences. Dual SD card slots give you additional recording time, and an all new 60i function enables
smooth playback on HDTVs or external monitors. And, of course, every shot looks great through a NIKKOR lens.
Create beautiful background blur with the AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G, or use the AF-S DX NIKKOR 10-24mm
for an ultra-wide-angle view that’s perfect for establishing shots and working in tight interiors.

Creativity on demand
The D7100 will inspire your creativity to new heights.
Built-in HDR (High Dynamic Range) combines shots taken simultaneously at different exposures into one beautifully
rich, high-contrast image. Picture Control gives you instant access to the color characteristics of your images, and
spot White Balance control for Live View shooting makes setting the white balance as easy as pointing to the area
in the frame that should be white. You can even apply artistic Image Effects to both stills and videos in real-time.
High-end design

The D7100 has the comfortable handling and durability of a high-end Nikon camera.
Durable magnesium alloy with moisture and dust resistance protects the camera’s internal parts from the elements.
A new 3.2-inch ultra-high-resolution 1,229K-dot LCD monitor provides crisp image playback, menu adjustments
and Live View shooting, and a new viewfinder with a low-power consumption OLED display element for bright,
high contrast data readout and provides approx. 100% frame coverage.

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1Dx and 5d3 New Service Advisory

Just got this email from Canon

This service notification e-mail contains important information about your EOS 5D Mark III Digital SLR/EOS-1D X Digital SLR Camera. Please note that product service announcement e-mails contain advisory or informational content that may be critical to the proper operation of your product, including safety, update, and instructional messages. Please carefully review the information in this e-mail as it relates to your Canon product.

Thank you for using Canon products.

Affected Products
EOS 5D Mark III Digital SLR Camera
EOS-1D X Digital SLR Camera

Details
Depending upon the shooting conditions, it may take slightly longer for the EOS 5D Mark III and EOS-1D X digital SLR cameras to acquire focus when using the Speedlite's AF Assist Beam, compared with that of the EOS 5D Mark II and EOS-1D Mark IV digital SLR cameras using the Speedlite's AF Assist Beam.

We are developing a solution to enhance the focusing feature for the EOS 5D Mark III and EOS-1D X and plan to release a firmware update based on following estimated schedule:

EOS 5D Mark III: (estimated) Late April, 2013
EOS-1D X: (estimated) Late May, 2013
Support
This information is for residents of the United States and Puerto Rico only. If you do not reside in the USA or Puerto Rico, please contact the Canon Customer Support Center in your region.

Thank you,
Canon Customer Support Center
Canon U.S.A., Inc.

Contact Information for Inquiries:
Canon Customer Support Center
Phone: 1-800-OK-CANON
1-800-652-2666
TTD: 1-866-251-3752
E-mail: [email protected]
For additional support options: www.usa.canon.com/support

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Canon 7D MKII USB 3.0 very important

Hi every body, its the first time i wrote in the canon rumor forum, i have a professional photography studio in Canada. Iam very disappoint about 5D MKIII and 1DX the reason he have not WI-FI and USB 3.0
for me is a most value for a production in my studio. for now a have 7D with few L lenses and other, in 2012 iam decide to change my 7D but all new camera miss HDMI not compresse Wi-Fi GPS USB 3.0 in the same package
I bought sony AX99 for outside photography is a beast in studio, for different reason iam return the AX99 and i wait. I hope the new 7D MKII have a lot innovation, for me aps-c is not a matter i make product photography and fashion photography, my 7D make a realy good job. After 4 years iam ready to change my 7D but i need a good reason to change. Please Canon, in 2013 release new EOS with innovation, technology and iam stay Red

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Tele lens help

A few weeks ago I purchased a Canon 60d and had asked for lens help on this forum. I decided to return the camera and buy the canon 6d, which I really like. I need some help deciding on a telephoto lens. It's not often that I shoot on the Long end, But there are times when I would like to have it, i.e. kids soccer game, zoo etc... Am I better off buying the 70-200 f4 usm or the 70-300 usm is. The question that keeps coming up in my head is will 200mm be long enough. I'm sort of on a budget for this lens choice, so that why I decided on these two. Your thoughts, suggestions?
My current lens line up is 17-40, 24-105 and 40 2.8

Also, is the canon 100 macro L that much better than the non 100 macro non L some shots will be on a tripod indoors and some handheld outdoors.

Thanks,
Anthony

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guess the spec

i thought it might be an interesting exercise to upload some pictures, and then guess the lens,L or nifty fifty? focal length ,body, point and shoot or 1dx etc.

i know this game is a minefield of pitfalls, but youll just have to accept the rules. JUST FOR FUN

heres a pic, what lens/focal length and body did i use?

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70-400/ f4.0-5.6 Zoom ... Canon, where are you?

while Canon is dragging its feet to replace the outdated 100-400/4.5-5.6, Sony goes ahead with a 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM II lens announced today.
http://www.dpreview.com/news/2013/02/20/sony-lenses-50mmzeiss-70-400mm

The specs look good http://www.dpreview.com/products/sony/lenses/sony_70-400_4-5p6_gssmii/specification
Only slightly larger and heavier than the Canon 100-400, but faster at the short end - f/4.0. Same 77mm filter diameter. Rotary zoom design.

Canon ... WAKEUP CALL!

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70-200mm used or new, 2.8 IS or 4 IS

So my budget is around 1300$.
I just got a MkIII and mainly do video, still do pictures occasionally, but main focus is on videos.
Should I get a new 70-200mm F4 IS which is around 1200$ new
or get a used 70-200mm F2.8 IS (Mk i), which is average 1300$?
I only have a 50mm 1.4 atm.
Is the extra speed worth it? I mainly do videos outdoors, but will do indoor sometimes.

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Question about lighting ratios

I have two strobes set up, each angles 45 degrees horizontally from the subject. Assuming no ambient light, if I shoot one at 1/4 power, and the second at 1/8, is that a 1:2 ratio? I'm assuming it is.

If I shoot one strobe at 1/4 power, and the second at 1/16, is that a 1:3 ratio?

Sorry for the ignorance, I just wanted to make sure I understood that concept correctly. Thanks in advance for your help.

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7D Mark ii with WiFi/GPS or Without?

As it seems we may be getting closer to an actual 7D Mark II. I ask you, how would you prefer your 7

  • With WiFi but no GPS

    Votes: 6 7.0%
  • With WiFi and GPS

    Votes: 13 15.1%
  • With GPS but no WiFi

    Votes: 8 9.3%
  • No GPS and no WiFi

    Votes: 14 16.3%
  • Give me all the options but allow me to turn them on and off as I choose.

    Votes: 45 52.3%

As it seems, we may be getting closer to an actual 7D Mark II. I ask you, how would you prefer your 7D Mark II to be served?

And would you pay extra for the additional perks like WiFi and GPS?

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Canon 2x and 1.4x mk3 extenders

Hey guys,

After buying both of the Canon mk3 extenders I was rather disappointed that they can't be used together.. I thought it was strange as the 2x has the recess which it appears to accommodate the 1.4x but doesn't..

I thought that was crazy after previous versions could, so I thought I can make this work with some duct tape and super glue and nails..

Only joking.. What I did find that with a 12mm extension tube it will allow the 1.4x to sit behind the 2x and work fully...

Also the strange thing was it only picked up the 2x extender so its maximum aperture was 5.6 with both 2x and 1.4x being used.. Plus a bonus it focused to infinity :)

Got some great pics of the moon tonight :)

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Recommendations

I'm mostly doing events, models and soon I will be shooting more weddings. I like wildlife and was thinking of the 100-400, but some people are saying the 70-200 2.8 II with 2X is just as good or at least close enough. I want to sell my EF-S glass and maybe get the 16-35 and the 2x TC. Would you look at getting anything else?

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2013 Predictions for Canon EOS Products

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<p><strong>From Nippon Magazine

</strong>A Japanese magazine has posted their predictions as to what they think Canon will be releasing in 2013. The list falls in line with most things we’ve heard, except for the last camera mentioned.</p>
<ul>
<li>EOS 70D – March 2013</li>
<li>EOS 700D – June 2013</li>
<li>EOS Me – July 2013</li>
<li>EOS 7D Mark II – August 2013</li>
<li>EOS 3D – October 2013</li>
</ul>
<p>The first four on the list are a lock to be coming in 2013, and the timing looks correct as well. As for the October announcement, I’ve heard nothing regards to that. I was told by a great source that <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/2013/01/canons-roadmap-for-2013-cr2/" target="_blank">Canon would be releasing 3 DSLRs and 1 EOS M body in 2013</a>. However, that does leave a loophole for an “announcement” of another body, even if it isn’t available for purchase until 2014.</p>
<div id="attachment_12921" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 444px"><img class="size-medium wp-image-12921 " alt="From Nippon Magazine" src="http://www.canonrumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/2013-pred-434x575.jpg" width="434" height="575" /><p class="wp-caption-text">From Nippon Magazine</p></div>
<p><strong>Source: [<a href="http://www.northlight-images.co.uk/cameras/Canon_rumours.html" target="_blank">NL</a>] via [<a href="http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-news-rumors/215985-new-pentax-cameras-2013-a.html" target="_blank">PF</a>]</strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>

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Lens or Mark 7d Camera

I have a Mark d5 III and the longest lens that I have is the 70 - 200mm 2.8. I am being asked to shoot indoor sports Basketball and hockey. I would like to get 300mm, but could only afford the 300mm 4, not sure if that will be fast enough and in mix low light conditions. Should I get the 300mm or get the 7d with the APC sensor which with the 70-200 2.8 give me the speed and 300+ distance?

Tks

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Reverse teleconverter

I shoot Canon, both APS-C and Full Frame and consider them complimentary to each other. The recent rumors about a possible 7D upgrade have got me wondering...

Why doesn't someone create a reverse teleconverter? Something that you can put between your Canon EF lenses and an APS-C body. It could be something like a -1.6X or whatever. Since this would squeeze all of the light from the full frame image into a space the size of an APS-C sensor, I'm assuming you would gain approximately one stop plus of light. You would also have the advantage of having the same FOV on an APS-C body as you have on a full frame body and I'm assuming the same DOF.

If someone were to build this and it actually worked as described, I can see a huge market for it.

Is something like this possible? Am I nuts (don't answer this)? What do you think?

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5D markIII Live View noise

I went on a trip to Yosemite this weekend and I tried using the 5D mark III for night shoot for the first time. There was too much noise in live view compared to my friends 5D mark II, and made it too difficult to focus. It's worse at 5x digital zoom.

I'm wondering if this is a problem with my camera body or there is something I can turn on/off on the menu.

I'm not sure if any of these matters but my settings are:
Live View shoot - enable
AF mode - Live mode
Grid display - 3x3+diag
Exposure simulation - disable (i tried this both on and off with the same results)
Silent LV shoot - disable (not sure what this does, but I tried the 2 modes and did nothing)
metering timer - 16 sec

Thanks for the help,
Christian

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Overexposure problems when using Marvels Cinestyle v 3.4

Hello all,

I'm trying to work and learn more with flat settings for video. I've shot some sample tests:

http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php?topic=13012.0

And I found that using Marvels, and even the manual flat settings as recommended by many on the site here...that when setting exposure in the viewer, that when it showed proper exposure in the in camera meter, that the output was quite overexposed.

On the test footage, on the two clips where I underexposed by about 2 stops, I had much better footage and room for color correction/grading...nothing was blown out like with the ones I'd set by the in camera meter.

Those test shots are also of me trying out setting white balance with and Expodisc which seemed to work pretty well...but this exposure things seems to be a problem I'm having....anyone else have this problem?

Thanks in advance,

cayenne

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Canon EOS 7D Mark II Spec List [CR2]

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<strong>First spec list in a long time


</strong>We received our first spec list for a Canon EOS 7D Mark II (we’re calling it that for now) from a known source in a while this weekend. Most people are now saying that this camera is probably being announced at the end of summer, with availability almost right away like the EOS 5D Mark III.</p>
<p>It was also mentioned that their could be as many as 3 prototype configurations of the camera out there, and this one of them.</p>
<p><b>Specifications</b></p>
<ul>
<li>24.1mp APS-C Sensor</li>
<li>Dual DIGIC V</li>
<li>10fps</li>
<li>Dual Memory Card Slots (Unknown configuration)</li>
<li>61 AF Points (I wonder if we’ll get red focus points in AIS?)</li>
<li>3.2″ LCD</li>
<li>Build quality like 5D3</li>
<li>GPS & Wifi</li>
<li>$2199 ($500 more than the 7D at launch, I’d like to see such a camera come in under $2000)</li>
<li>ISO Performance to get close to the 5D3</li>
<li>“Lots of video features”</li>
</ul>
<p>As we’ve been told before, this camera will basically be a mini EOS-1D X, and with that, comes a price increase. It was also stressed that about the only spec that may change is the sensor, as they have a few APS-C sensors available. I wonder about the megapixel count, though if Canon gets back to making industry leading sensors, I have no doubt 24mp could be a real winner.</p>
<p><em><strong><a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-3958327-10618832?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buydig.com%2Fshop%2Fproduct.aspx%3Fsku%3DCNEOS7D%26omid%3D200%26ref%3Dcj&cjsku=CNEOS7D" target="_blank">Canon EOS 7D $1199 at BuyDig.com</a></strong></em></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>

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lens question for the math geniouses

Over the last month I'm trying to get rid of the "Edelschrott" aka "Noble Glas Garbage" in my lens stable and turn more and towards the L lenses. With no L crops and me usualy using a 60D I gain a lot of reach from those glases with the 1.6 crop factor. But... I'm usualy not going for reach but for shallow DOF.

It seems that my initial idea about optics from the analog age is not covering the whole reality. I always thought if I bring the subject close to the lens, have the background far away from the subject, the lens as wide open as possible and the lens as long as convinient for the job I end up with a very shallow DOF. That means with nothing else changing, the longer the lens the more shallow the DOF

Now I use for example the EF 135L at F:2.0 I can mount it to my 5D and or 60D and I get the same AE of 200/1 Second at 2.0. So the crop does not cost me any light while extending my lens to 216mm.

If I mount the 70 200 L on my 5D I of course do not loose any light as well if I change the zoom from 130mm to 200mm at 2.8, however the DOF changes quiet a lot (gets more shallow)

The change from 135mm on the 5D to 216mm on the 60D however does not generate this effect (shallow DOF)
It actually looks more like I have now a wider DOF. To get a simmilar wide DOF with the 135mm still connected to the 5D I would have to change to F:3.5 or 4.5

All my friends say that is because FF gives a more shallow DOF than Crop anyway however I believe that this is not a fact of the sensor's build itself but of the distance of the lens towards the sensor.

If I'm not mistaken than 1:2.0 on the 135mm describes the relation between the diameter of the first optical element of the lens and the effective length of the lens 65.25/135 in this example. Putting the lens on a crop camera extends its effective length to 216 but does not change it's front element so we have now a 1:3.456 lens (which fits to my observation with the DOF on the 5D either by rule or incident)

Now to my question: How can the crop change the F number in regards to DOF but not in regards to the speed of the lens? And applied to the rest of the universe does this mean I need not only to convert the mm up but also the DOF capabilities down by 1.6 on all EF-S lenses?

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Will Canon step up to Zeiss with a 55mm 1.4L?

It seems Zeiss's new 55mm f/1.4 lens which promises to be as sharp as current Canon 50mm lenses are at f/5.6 wide open is making a lot of news (50mm lenses tend to fall far behind other primes for image quality, delivering what 24mm and 85mm primes deliver wide open at f/4.0). In my own quest for a great 50mm prime I've looked at every 50mm prime thats ef compatible or ef adaptable made since 1970 and all deliever this mediocre image quality (though being 55mm is likely key in allowing the iq).

So Zeiss has cracked the high quality normal prime mystery that has eluded all other manufactures for decades.

The question is, now that the cat's out of the bag, will Canon fire back with a 55mm 1.4L?

If you're interested here's a video describing the new lens. It's worth watching.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mEj6CqZWMk&feature=player_embedded#!

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