Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
Canon has unveiled a pair of premium compact camera models for the Japan market only. The custom versions of the PowerShot S120 and G16 are available in 4 custom color accents with engraving options. In the premium package, the cameras also include a leather case and strap. [Read more…]
ebay (via bigvalueinc) has the Canon 5D Mark III for $2549.99 with free shipping. These deals generally don’t last long when they pop up. Check it out here on ebay.
Canon has started to kit the 5D Mark III with the recent EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM lens. Previously, the 5D Mark III was available as a body only or in a kit with the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens. [Read more…]
B&H has a solid deal on the Canon 6D for $1574 (reg. $1899). the deal includes a free SanDisk 16GB SDHC card, camera bag, monopod and spare battery. Additionally, B&H is offering 4% rewards on the deal. This is only available for a limited time, but I’m not sure how long it will last. The deal price will show up during checkout. Check it out here at B&H Photo.
ebay (via bigvalueinc) has the Canon 5D Mark III for only $2575 (reg. $3499). These deals typically don’t last long when they go up. Check it out here on ebay.
New rumors of the Canon 7D Mark II suggest that an announcement should/could arrive in the second quarter of 2014. Additionally, the 7D Mark II is rumored to be more video oriented than typically seen in Canon HDSLRs and that the camera would retail well above the Canon 70D.
These new rumors are consistent with what we’ve heard for months regarding release dates and specs for the upcoming 7D Mark II. See the below list of previously rumored specs. [Read more…]
Canon has issued a service notice for the common LP-E6 battery used in several Canon DSLRs, including the 5D Mark III, 6D, 7D, 70D and others.
The notice affects those who experience a rapid blinking light on the charger when the battery is inserted, which indicates a “communication error” according to Canon’s service notice. When this happens, the battery will not charge.
See the full service notice below for details on the issue. [Read more…]
The Canon USA Store has 20% off refurbished PowerShot and camcorders, as well as select Canon DSLRs now through October 12. Deals include a Canon Rebel T3i kit for $383 or a Rebel T3 kit for $287. Check them all out here at the Canon Store.
The more I use the Canon 70D to shoot video with full-time AF, the more impressed I am with what Canon has done with its Dual Pixel AF technology. I recently took the 70D in to my CrossFit box for an evening to capture some photos and decided to try some video with it as well.
I basically treated the 70D more like a camcorder instead of how I would normally handle a HDSLR. As it turns out, the 70D does quite well and holds focus about like you would expect a camcorder to. I used the 70D paired with the 18-135mm STM kit lens (the STM focus is for real). Shot with manual exposure and full-time AF.
Watch the short video below. [Read more…]
Now through October 12, the Canon USA online store has its selection of refurbished lenses and Speedlites for 15% off. Check it out here on Canon’s website.