Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
It looks like Canon has finally developed a live view and video AF system for its DSLRs that will be useful with the new Canon 70D. These embedded demo videos come from the Polish site Optyczne. They show off the new 70D’s Dual Pixel AF system with the Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens and the EF 100mm f/2.8L IS Macro lens.
Check out all the short videos of the AF tests below. [Read more…]
That Canon 6D can be had with the EF 24-105mm f4L IS USM lens and Canon PRO-100 printer for $1,999 net after mail-in rebate.
The Canon 6D with the 24-105mm lens is on sale right now for $2399. Additionally, there is a $400 MIR on the printer, so the total for the camera and lens is $1999 after MIR. You must add the printer with the “Buy together and save” link.
Check out the deal here at B&H Photo and here at Adorama.
Also, you get free shipping in the US and 2% rewards at both retailers and B&H throws in a free SanDisk 16GB Class 10 SDHC card.
The Canon 70D looks to be more than a worthy successor to the 60D, particularly with the new Dual Pixel AF system, which is demoed in some of the promo videos below. [Read more…]
The Canon EOS M just got a massive instant rebate deal at B&H. The EOS M with EF-M 22mm f/2 STM lens is now $299 (reg. $599). Check it out here at B&H Photo.
The EOS M with EF-M 18-55MM F/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens is now $349 (reg. $599). Check it out here at B&H Photo.
These deal prices are good through July 9, 2013.
While my initial Canon EOS M review was highly critical of the AF speed on this camera, Canon’s recent firmware update for the EOS M appears to have resolved my primary complaint. As a result, these look like some solid deals on this compact mirrorless shooter.
The Canon 70D is a new 20.2MP APS-C camera featuring the DIGIC 5+ processor and a newly developed Dual Pixel CMOS AF system for fast focusing during video and live view. According to Canon, the new AF system allows the 70D to capture video with AF accuracy and speed close to that of a camcorder. [Read more…]
Numerous leaks and “confirmations” from around the web point to an unveiling of the Canon 70D at some point later tonight or in the early hours of the morning. Lots of official images are starting to leak out as well. [Read more…]
The Canon 24-70mm f/4L IS USM appears to have received another $100 price drop. It was originally selling for $1,499 until it received a $100 price drop earlier this month. Now, it is showing up for $1,299 here at B&H Photo.
I suspect that Canon has had a hard time moving these at $1,500 a pop when the long-time favorite EF 24-105mm f/4L IS zoom is available for $1,149 retail and they’re always available refurbished for under $1000. In fact, right now, the Canon Store has a sale on refurb 24-105mm units at under $800. [Read more…]
Canon has issued a firmware update for the EOS C100 cinema camera.
Firmware Version 1.0.1.1.00 incorporates the following additional functions and modifications: [Read more…]
The Canon 70D has made its first unofficially official appearance in the form of a leaked advertisement acquired by Canon Rumors. The camera will feature a new 20.2MP APS-C CMOS sensor and a DIGIC 5+ processor.
Additionally, built-in WiFi will likely work the same as recent iterations in the Canon 6D (i.e., easy and usable). Notably, the 70D will feature a new Dual Pixel CMOS AF system, which should be 5x faster than previous-generation live view and movie mode AF. That’ll be a huge win for Canon if true, since Canon’s DSLRs have, to date, sucked in the live view AF department. [Read more…]
Canon has released new firmware for the EOS M. Firmware version 2.0.2 is supposed to address the AF speed issues that are so detrimental to the enjoyment of an otherwise good camera (read my EOS M Review). Additionally, it adds support for the new EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM lens.
Specifically, firmware version 2.0.2 adresses the following issues: [Read more…]