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Canon v. Gray Market Retailers: ‘Get It Digital’ Responds

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In the ongoing saga of Canon versus gray market retailers, we now have an Answer from one of the defendants.

As a quick recap, Canon USA filed suit in federal court against popular gray market retailers like Get It Digital, All New Shop, Big Value, Inc. and others. Canon USA used its trademark rights to assert that the actions of Get It Digital and others are essentially tarnishing Canon’s brand in the US. Specific examples include allegations of using counterfeit serial numbers, incorrect boxes and packaging, printed manuals and non-UL rated cables.

In the lawsuit, Canon is asking the court to award damages that may include profits from these gray market retailers as well as seeking an injunction against these retailers to prevent their sale of gray market Canon products. You can read the initial story and also get the latest update.

Get It Digital Answers

Get It Digital has responded with its Answer (that’s the official name of a defendant’s first response to a lawsuit). In the Answer, which I’ve embedded below, Get It Digital and All New Shop (I’ll collectively reference them as just “Get It Digital”) essentially deny all of the alleged wrongdoings that Canon asserts in the Complaint.

In the set up to Get It Digital’s defenses, however, they admit a few facts that are indisputable – such as the fact that Get It Digital is not an authorized Canon dealer and that the company sells Canon products online.

In addition to denying essentially all of the material facts, Get It Digital lays out three affirmative defenses that would kill Canon’s claims. [Read more…]

 

Canon Product Advisory for Speedlite 600EX-RT and ST-E3-RT Transmitter

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Canon has issued a product advisory for the Speedlite 600EX-RT and the ST-E3-RT Transmitter. Problems can arise with certain units when 7 or more units are linked together.

See the complete product advisory below, including instructions for identifying whether it affects your own equipment. [Read more…]

First Nikon D5 Images Leak Out

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Nikon Rumors has published what appears to be the first photos of the upcoming Nikon D5.

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As Nikon Rumors points out, there is a new ISO button on the top plate and the video record button has been moved to the side. Additionally, there are mic holes added above the D5 label on the left side of the lens mount instead of on the right side.

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Again, we expect to see more of the Nikon D5 at or around CES 2016 early next month.

Nikon D5 Rumored to Have 153 AF Points, Max Native ISO at 102,400

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Word on the upcoming Nikon D5 has been slow ever since Nikon announced its development earlier this fall. New rumors (via Nikon Rumors), however, point to an updated AF system with 153 AF points (up from 51-points on the Nikon D4s). Additionally, the max native sensitivity is expected to get a boost to ISO 102,400 (up from 25,600 on D4s).

Prior rumored specs for the D5 included:

  • New 20MP FX sensor
  • 15 fps
  • Body design similar to the D4s
  • 4K video 60/30fps
  • Full HD slow motion

As I’ve said before, I suspect that we will see/hear more around CES 2016 in early January.

Stay tuned.

Z Camera’s E1 MFT 4K Camera is Now Shipping

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The new Micro Four Thirds Z Camera E1, which was brought about via Kickstarter, is now shipping and available at retail for $699.

In addition to capturing 4K video at 24p and UHD video at 24p/25p/30p, it also captures 1080HD video at up to 60p and 720HD video up to 240p. Still images in DNG or JPEG are also possible at up to 16MP resolution.

More info on Z-Cam’s website and you can order it here at B&H Photo.

New Sizzle Video for Canon 7D Mark II

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Canon recently released the above new promo video for the Canon 7D Mark II. I think it’s a fantastic all-around camera and I’m actually considering buying one for myself.

Am I the only one that thinks the impact of Canon’s promo videos are overly stale? I just cringe watching some of these videos whenever a new camera comes out.

Or, are these video really getting people excited about the cameras and actually moving product for Canon?

Did You Know B&H Will Give a Refund if You Buy a Camera and it Goes on Sale within 30 Days?

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I learned something new the other day. After seeing that the Tascam DR-70D dropped $50 in price on the B&H Photo website after I paid $299 for it earlier a couple weeks prior, I opened up a the live chat window on B&H’s website and asked if they would give me credit for the price drop.

They did. [Read more…]