Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
ebay (via AllNewShop) has the Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens for $595 (compare at $999) in limited quantity. Check it out here on ebay.
Note: This is labeled as a white box item, which commonly means it was taken from the kit when packaged with a camera to sell individually at a lower price. ebay seller AllNewShop has a positive feedback rating of 99.4% at the time of this post.
B&H has the Canon EOS M3 for $479 (reg. $679) along with 4% rewards. Check it out here at B&H Photo.
In the ongoing saga of Canon versus gray market retailers, F & E Trading, LLC (allegedly aka Big Value, Inc., Electronics Valley and others) has filed an Answer to Canon’s Amended Complaint, which we reviewed last month. [Read more…]
Canon didn’t have much new to show at CES 2016; however, it still had a solid presence. Canon also did a good job of documenting its own presence on its YouTube channel. I’ve embedded its CES 2016 YouTube videos in this post for a look into what was happening at its booth. [Read more…]
While Nikon was busy updating its pro line of DSLRs, Canon launched its obligatory annual update of point and shoot cameras at CES 2016, along with some new camcorders. [Read more…]
Canon has instant rebates across the range of its EOS C100 models right now.
Additionally, you can get the 4K-capable Canon XC10 at $500 off right now for $1999. Check it out here at B&H Photo.
In this video, I look at the new Canon EOS M10 and Sony A5100 and how well they both work with Canon EF lenses when paired with the Canon EF to EF-M Adapter and the Metabones EF – E Speed Booster Ultra (note: link is the newest version), respectively.
Lenses used on the M10 and A5100 in this video are the EF 40mm f/2.8 STM, EF 50mm f/1.4 USM and EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM.
Canon has taken a lot of crap for its efforts in the mirrorless market (and in many ways, deservedly so). The EOS M10, although an entry-level model, is a step in the right direction. Sony isn’t slowing down and once it gets its own lens library built up, we’ll all stop asking questions about which adapter is the right one for your Sony mirrorless camera and Canon lenses.
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 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 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…]
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?