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<strong>What’s coming in August?


</strong>Some information came today explaining what will be coming from Canon in the month of August. Currently it sounds like 3 different announcement dates for various Canon imaging products.</p>
<p>First up?</p>
<p><strong>Printers</strong>


We’re told that we should see new ImagePROGRAF printers sometime very soon, possibly next week.</p>
<p><strong>PowerShot</strong>


New PowerShot cameras at the end of August is almost a given. I am told we’ll get a true replacement to the G12. The G1X was never really meant to replace the lower end cousin. I am also told we’ll see a small camera with an f/1.9 lens. There was no mention of specifications for either camera.</p>
<p>I also expect a new superzoom or two for the PowerShot lineup.</p>
<p><strong>EOS M


</strong>I find this a bit unlikely, but it was also mentioned we’ll see a second EOS-M camera announced in the fall, probably not before Photokina though. It would be the “pro” model.  I’m confident one is coming, I’m just not sure it’s coming that soon.<strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>A new wide angle zoom lens


</strong>A new wide angle zoom for EF should be announced before Photokina in September. Could it be the <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/2012/06/canon-ef-14-24-f2-8l-cr2/" target="_blank">long awaited EF 14-24</a>?</p>
<p><strong>EF 200-400 f/4L IS 1.4x


</strong>There are tons of these lenses in London currently, I expect an announcement this fall and pretty fast availability.<strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>

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To the Users of the EF300mm f/2.8L IS II USM, EF400mm f/2.8L IS II USM, EF500mm f/4L IS II USM, and EF600mm f/4L IS II USM Interchangeable Lenses for Canon Digital SLR Cameras</p>
<p>Thank you for using Canon products.</p>
<p>Canon has released a firmware update for EF300mm f/2.8L IS II USM, EF400mm F2.8L IS II USM, EF500mm f/4L IS II USM and EF600mm f/4L IS II USM lenses. This firmware update will be performed by Canon Service Centers. Please contact us using the contact information listed at the bottom of this page.</p>
<p><strong>Firmware changes:


</strong>Firmware Version 1.1.1 incorporates the following enhancement:</p>
<p>1. Changes the control algorithm of the focus drive, and enhances the drive’s responsiveness for more precise focus and adjustments. In particular, the new firmware enhances the AI servo AF capability of the lenses to track objects that move irregularly in sports events, such as soccer or rugby.</p>
<p><strong>Affected Products:


</strong>Firmware Version 1.1.1 is for lenses with Firmware Version 1.0.0. If the lens’ firmware is already Version 1.1.1, it is not necessary to update the firmware. The serial numbers (10 digits) of the lenses equipped with Firmware Version 1.0.0 are as follows:</p>
<p><strong>EF300mm f/2.8L IS II USM:


</strong>The third digit in the serial number is either 0, 1, 2, or 3 (xx0xxxxxxx, xx1xxxxxxx, xx2xxxxxxx, xx3xxxxxxx).</p>
<p><strong>EF400mm f/2.8L IS II USM:


</strong>The third digit in the serial number is either 0, 1, 2, or 3 (xx0xxxxxxx, xx1xxxxxxx, xx2xxxxxxx, xx3xxxxxxx).</p>
<p><strong>EF500mm f/4L IS II USM


</strong>The third digit in the serial number is 0 (xx0xxxxxxx).</p>
<p><strong>EF600mm f/4L IS II USM


</strong>The third digit in the serial number is 0 (xx0xxxxxxx).</p>
<p>Lenses with serial numbers other than those listed above are equipped with Firmware Version 1.1.1 or later.</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>