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Dual Canon 5D Mark II Listings - Second Link Went to Canon 6D Page
[UPDATED: See revised screenshots at bottom.]
For a little while last night, Canon Australia had second listing of the 5D Mark II; however, it was in a folder directory for the EOS 6D. I grabbed a few screen shots before it disappeared. [Read more…]
Canon has obviously been working on a new TTL flash system that works with radio sync triggering for quite a while now. We saw a patent application for a Canon radio-triggered flash and camera system in August 2010 and now, almost a year later, another Canon patent application that advances this tech has been revealed by the USPTO.
And maybe (hopefully) this is a sign that it’s getting closer to market. [Read more…]
Canon has several new lens rebates avaialable – and these are much better than the ones we saw last time around. The instant rebates are valid in the US through September 3, 2011. Check out the deals below. [Read more…]
The long-delayed Canon 300mm and 400mm f/2.8 lenses should ship in the next couple of weeks. I’ve received confirmation that at least one of the lenses will be available in the US the week of August 14. [Read more…]
A week or two ago, Canon USA had refurbished Canon 5D Mark II’s for $1999. They sold out pretty quick.
They’re back in stock now (here’s the link to the 5D Mark II page), along with solid deals on several other Canon bodies.
There are also a number of refurbished Speedlites and lenses available direct from Canon USA.
This seems to be the most consistent rumor on the Canon side of the coin for some time now. That is, we get a new 1Ds camera in 2011, while the 5D Mark III is pushed off until next year. [Read more…]
Captain America: The First Avenger
I went to see the new Captain America movie on Sunday. As I sat at the end of the film reading the credits (I find them fascinating. Does anyone else read the credits at the end of films?), I noticed a credit for Canon providing equipment to use. [Read more…]
Last week, I passed along a reader’s tip that a limited number of Canon 8-15mm f/4L lenses would be making their way into the US this week. It looks like that is now coming to pass since B&H is taking pre-orders for the 8-15mm Fisheye lens.
As you may be aware, when B&H opens items up for pre-order, it generally means that they will be shipping within a few days. Based on the numbers I was given by the tipster, I wouldn’t expect these to last long.
In the latest round of Canon DSLR and Printer rebates, it looks like Canon has sweetened the deal with instant cash back on PIXMA Pro 9000 and Pro 9500 printers. The end result after mail-in rebates is a total rebate of $500 on a $450 printer (the PIXMA Pro9000 Mark II) or a $600 rebate on a $720 printer (the PIXMA Pro9500 Mark II).
Essentially, a PIXMA Pro9000 costs negative-$50 and Pro9500 costs $120 when purchased with a qualifying Canon DSLR.
Qualifying cameras for the combo rebates include the following: [Read more…]
In the below videos, Japanese band Androp makes use of 250 camera and speedlights to create a spectacular lighting effect in a video for their song Bright Siren. [Read more…]