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Canon EOS-1D X Availability

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<strong>We need more!</strong>
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Amazon has begun shipping the Canon EOS-1D X</a> I’m being told by a lot of people. Another big shipment to Amazon is expected in the near future. As far as I know, they haven’t yet reached the end of their preorder list.</p>
<p>The best retailer to keep an eye on if you haven’t preordered yet, is probably <a href="http://www.cameracanada.com/enet-cart/product.asp?pid=5253B003" target="_blank">Norman Camera</a>. They have twice had the camera available and in stock. A new shipment is expected soon. <a href="http://www.cameracanada.com/enet-cart/product.asp?pid=5253B003" target="_blank">Camera Canada</a> may also be at or near the end of their preorder list.</p>
<p>Niether <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/827036-REG/Canon_5253B002_EOS_1D_X_EOS_Digital.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">B&H Photo</a> or <a href="http://www.adorama.com/ICA1DX.html?kbid=64393" target="_blank">Adorama</a> has updated me about the length of their preorder lists or when they expect their next shipment.</p>
<p>Both <a href="http://www.lensrentals.com/rent/canon/cameras/canon-eos-1dx" target="_blank">LensRentals.com</a> and <a href="http://www.lensrentalscanada.com/product_info.php?cPath=103&products_id=565&mcatPath=1" target="_blank">LensRentalsCanada.com</a> have the EOS-1D X in stock and available for rent.</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>
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Canon EF 35 f/1.4L II [CR2]

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<strong>The next 35mm…</strong>


The oft rumored EF 35 f/1.4L II is being talked about again. We’re told an announcement for the new “L” prime will only happen once the new <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/843008-USA/Canon_5175B002_EF_24_70mm_f_2_8L_II.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">EF 24-70 f/2.8L II</a> begun shipping in decent quantity.</p>
<p>That would put the announcement sometime in 2012 with availability probably being in early 2013. One patent for the optical forumla has <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/2012/07/patent-canon-ef-35-f1-4l/" target="_blank">been around for a while</a>.</p>
<p>I’m told as many as 3 prototypes exist, though they have only made it to a very select few photographers.</p>
<p><strong>CRs Take


</strong>I’m pretty confident this lens will be announced sooner than later, and I wouldn’t be surprised to see it paired with a new high megapixel camera.</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r </strong></p>
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Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Product Advisory

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<strong>To Users of the EF40mm f/2.8 STM Interchangeable Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras


</strong>Thank you for using Canon products.</p>
<p>It has been confirmed that the autofocusing function of the EF40mm f/2.8 STM lens, which was released in June 2012, may not operate correctly.</p>
<p>The details of this phenomenon are described below.</p>
<p><strong>Affected Product


</strong>EF40mm f/2.8 STM</p>
<p><strong>Phenomenon


</strong>If pressure is applied to the lens barrel while the lens is mounted to the camera (pressure can be applied even while attaching the lens cap or while carrying the camera with the lens attached in a bag), the autofocusing function of the lens may stop working.</p>
<p>*This phenomenon does not occur during normal shooting.</p>
<p>*This phenomenon does not result in a malfunction of the lens.</p>
<p><strong>Workaround


</strong>When the above phenomenon occurs, detach and reattach the lens, or remove and reinsert the camera battery to restore the operations.</p>
<p><strong>Market Support


</strong>The firmware to address this phenomenon will be available for download in late August, 2012.</p>
<p>Once this firmware is ready, we will make an announcement on our Web site.</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>
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EF 500 f/4L IS II & EF 600 f/4L IS II Stock News

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<strong>More are coming!


</strong>We knew more would come eventually, but when?</p>
<p>I’m told new stock should start hitting retailers sometime this month and next month, it may not be enough to clear the preorder backlog though.</p>
<p><em>Preorder at B&H: <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/754507-USA/Canon_5124B002_500mm_f_4L_EF_IS.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">EF 500 f/4L IS II</a> | <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/754508-REG/Canon_5125B002_EF_600mm_f_4L_IS.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">EF 600 f/4L IS II</a></em></p>
<p><strong>Big white firmware 1.1.1 update


</strong>I have sent our 300, 400 and 600 in to Canon Canada today for the firmware update, I’ll update you on how long the process takes.</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>
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7D and 5D II that different?

Hello all,

I've been sitting on the fence between a 7D and 5D II for about 3 months now. I've been reading a lot online about the difference between the two cameras. I hear people talking about the "feel" of 5D images and how the color is better, but is it really that different or is it just pixel peeping? I'm not a professional wedding shooter, just a guy with a hobby. That doesn't mean I don't want the best, but that's a $600 difference that I'd rather not spend if I don't have to.

I mainly shoot landscapes and portraits of friends and family. Thank you!
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60D long exposure lock-up

Ryan708
I was wondering if anyone else had their 60D lock up with long exposures. Mine first did it during a 1/2 hour shot of the stars, on a pretty cool (25 degrees farenhiet) night. It has since done it at 5 minutes, and as low as 30 seconds one time. I have used different lenses and SD cards, all class 10. It freezes while trying to save the file. I thought the higher the ISO the more it had to process, and maybe that did it, but it froze on me at ISO 800, 5 minutes one time also. I would say I have had this happen about 5 times now. Also in perfectly warm weather. Just curious on thoughts. Should I shoot raw? Thanks fellow shooters.
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EF 70-200 f2.8 IS L USM MKII weird noise (attached)

victorwol
Hi! My EF 70-200 f2.8 IS L USM MKII is making a weird noise since I started using it with the 1D X... I do not remember this "gear" noise in the past, just a faint whoosh... a lot lest than the MKI version. I sent it to the CPS service and they say there is nothing wrong and that the noise is normal.... I do not have another at hand to test, but I sent this sound file to my nephew who have the same (purchased both at the same time) and he says the noise of his is not even close to this one I have. Even my Sigma 120-300 that is twice as big makes less noise.

This noise is when it engages and release the IS not during.

I'll appreciate if you can download the file and listen and compare to yours.

Thanks.
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Cave shooting & curse of the green box

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So I was doing some shooting while in a lava cave, not knowing any better I stuck two 600RTs in my pocket and away I went (5DMKII 24-105 lens). I was surprised at how difficult it was to take pictures (I shouldn't have been).

First problem, the camera can't focus (duh). I finally stuck it in MF and tried to focus to what it should be - tons of blurred shots.

Second problem; not enough light (duh). I had one flash on top and one in my hand, and it still wasn't enough to light up some of the big spaces most of the time. A few shots worked out more or less, must have been an accident.

Third problem, in desperation I went to the green box to try and get something, guess what I found? The 600RT wireless turned off. Of course its dark so you can't easily see everything going on with your camera (and I was walking along at the same time), but that green mode is so blindly stupid that it even turns off wireless and the flash goes into no RF master mode (might as well have had a 580 up there). WTF ... half the reason I want a 1 series body is so I don't have to see that awful green box anymore.

Anyhow, you want a challenge? Go shoot in a cave. I'd recommend trying ...

  • Bring some high powered flashes, two 600's at the minimum
  • Put the wide angle barn door on the flashes (I did this eventually and it helped). I'd be curious to try a small softbox too but that might kill too much light
  • Use a MF prime lens light a Zeiss or Voightlander for precise manual control
  • Manual mode, f/9 1/100s and let the flashes to the heavy lifting
  • Wide angle seemed to work better, shorter focal lengths just made it look like a bad picture of a rock face
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Suggestions needed from the community

A
Hi all,

I'm an advanced amateur (5 years shooting) looking to get your advice on my next purchase. I don't consider myself a photographer, I just enjoy taking pictures and preserving the moment. I play around in most genres of photography. Primarily nature, family, etc...

Below is a link to my Flickr page to give an idea.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/atosk89/6803869748/#

I currently own a Rebel xTi, EF-S 18-55 (kit), EF 28-135 IS, EF 75-300, and EF 50 1.8 II.

I'll leave it at that. Thanks in advance for your suggestions! :D
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EF 40mm STM Pancake Problem Acknowledged

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http://www.the-digital-picture.com/News/News-Post.aspx?News=2822

(I couldn't find the original thread about people saying they had a problem with it, so starting a new one).

Canon have acknowledged that there is a problem with this lens, I've had it too, where the AF just stops working occasionally.
They're blaming 'pressing the lens'. I know I haven't done it purposefully, but it could happen in my bag(s), and if it takes as little pressure as 'putting a lens cap on', then that's a design flaw.
Still, i'll do what it takes to fix it, it's otherwise a good lens.

My only concern is:
"The firmware to address this phenomenon will be available for download in late August, 2012."

This problem has only happened to me on my EOS 3, not the 7D. Are they talking about lens firmware or camera?
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Canon EOS 7D Firmware 2.0 Available for Download

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<strong>New 7D Features!


</strong>Canon has made available the new firmware for the EOS 7D.</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/slr_cameras/eos_7d/#DriversAndSoftware" target="_blank">Download the Canon EOS 7D Firmware 2.0</a></strong></p>
<p>All the new features of firmware 2.0 can be seen <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/2012/06/canon-eos-7d-firmware-v2-official/" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>
<p><strong>*Note</strong> At the time of posting, the firmware was not available if you select Mac OS X Mountain Lion, select Lion instead.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/646908-REG/Canon_3814B004_EOS_7D_SLR_Digital.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank"><em>Canon EOS 7D at B&H Photo</em></a></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r </strong></p>
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Non Canon 500mm lens -- help with how to fit .... (EDIT.might've figured it out)

[edit] -- I might've figured this out -- the angled/beveled adapter under the other adapter was also removable. Once removed, it looks like I could then use a T Adapter for Canon. Thinking the adapter is FD lens mount since it's obviously not EF and it does say For Canon on it :) [/edit]

Hey ya'all. I bought the following lens on eBAY (please don't flame -- it was cheap! :))

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&item=120955365515&nma=true&rt=nc&si=q0XQh0RvmbNciQZEDvox40hPVDc%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

I got it today -- aside from the fact the middle section was crossthreaded (lol) it looks like an ok lens. It came with a twist type adapter for quick fit -- but I'm not sure what I need or how I'm supposed to make it work with my camera. From looking at some others, it would appear a T Lens adapter is needed...but even then, I'm thinking MAYBE whoever made this lens (Toyo) threw on suitable adapters for a bunch of different cameras and that maybe this is just the wrong one (misboxed, perhaps)? Any help much appreciated....I just know I can just throw it onto my T3i.

The pictures show the adapter that is on it - then a picture of the adapter off (took three small flat heads to set it to the lens body). Sorry about pic quality -- was just trying to work fast -- going on a trip tomorrow :)
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How rugged is my 5D Mkiii?

I'd like to carry my camera around more often without lugging around a big camera bag. I like the new 40mm pancake lens pretty well, and was thinking of using one of those neoprene camera wraps to protect the 5D with the little lens, and slipping the thing into my regular bag. It would have some support in the bag, but not the bracing and velcro'd confinements that my camera bag have. I'd expect it to be jostled somewhat, but have no major bumps.

Would that be suicide?
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