Cnet Asia got to spend some time with the new Fuji FinePix REAL 3D W1 and you can get a closer look at the new 3D camera in the above video. I am anxiously awaiting the availability of this new camera and to see if it lives up to the hype that Fuji is building. For now, you can read a little more at Cnet Asia with their first look. Likewise, if you missed the launch of this new Fuji shooter, it’s available on Photography Bay’s Fuji FinePix REAL 3D W1 page published earlier this week.
New Canon DSLR on August 26
According to Kamera & Bild, who claims to have notice of the press conference, Canon will be dropping the bombshell on August 26th. The only question is whether the new EOS will be the Canon 3D, 5D Mark II, 6D, 7D or some other model (or two).
Photography Bay will stay on top of the news and rumors to the bitter end and beyond. Stay tuned.
Canon EOS 3D & 6D Rumors Continue
Word is on the street that Canon is about to drop a couple of big cameras as a replacement to the heralded EOS 5D. While we surely expect some kind of new-fangled DSLR to replace the Canon 5D at Photokina 2008, Canon is mum on confirming any of these rumors. The working names that the rumors fly under are Canon EOS 3D and EOS 6D. The rumored specs are as follows:
Canon EOS 3D (unknown model name)
[I would actually think these specs fit a 5D Mark II or 6D. -Ed.]
Resolution: 14mp Full Frame
FPS: 5fps
LCD:3″
AF: 9 point
ISO: 100-3200
Memory Card: CF & SD
Proc: DIGIC III
Sealing: Some (40D)
Feature: Live View w/AF
Price: $1999 USD
Canon EOS 6D(unknown model name)
[Likewise, I think these specs are more closely aligned with a “3D” model. -Ed.]
Resolution: 20mp Full Frame (Sounds unbelievable, but true)
FPS: 5fps
LCD: 3″ VGA
AF: 19 point
ISO: 50-6400
Memory Card: CF & SD
Proc: DIGIC III
Sealing: Yes, Full.
Feature: Live View w/AF
Price: $2999 USD
Remember folks, these are still rumors no matter how reliable others claim them to be. Expect something from Canon at Photokina for sure, but don’t sell off that 5D until you can replace it with a real camera. For now, you can keep up with the rumors on the Canon 5D Mark II Rumors page or the Canon 3D Rumors page.
Canon 5D Mark II and 3D Rumors Gone Wild
The rumor mill is in full swing across a variety of camera brands right now. While I’m happy to pass them along, remember folks, these are still rumors. I do my best to point you to the sources when I can find them. Additionally, there are a ton of rumors that I simply pass over because they are so obviously false.
Looking back at some of the comments made by Photography Bay readers on the Canon 5D Mark II rumor regarding a purported screenshot of a Canon.de webpage (see here), I was almost certain that it’s a fake. Additionally, I’m inclined to disregard the information that appeared with it.
However, I want to point out one additional observation. A commenter going by the name “Phil” found what appears to be the source of the screen shot over at PBase (here’s the link). Phil actually didn’t link to the 5D Mark II screenshot. He linked to a screenshot of a Canon EOS 3D from Canon.it (Canon Italy). When I saw it, I figured I would post something a little later tonight; however, it’s gone now and the following message appears in it’s place:
The images have been removed. We simply had to remove them. Why?
Well, a very well-known lawyer sent us a long letter on behalf of an extremely irritated marketing department of a dreadfully famous company.
Guess what happened?
Well it seems we slightly messed up the plans they had for the launch of a product . . . sorry but it was not our fault.
Peace & be happy.
You can take it for what it’s worth. Frankly, I don’t know if PBase’s message isn’t a worse marketing headache for Canon than the screenshot. I was ready to write off the screenshot as a dummied up page by someone trying to stir the pot. Now, I’m scratching my head a bit. Also, the presence of this message on the Canon 3D screenshot page makes me wonder even more. I’m still trying to dig up a cached image of the Canon.it screenshot, but haven’t had any luck yet.
For now, you can keep up with the rumors on the Canon 5D Mark II Rumors page or the Canon 3D Rumors page.