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Canon EOS 5D Mark III: The Guide to Understanding and Using Your Camera – New Book

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Canon 5D Mark III Book

Canon EOS 5D Mark III: The Guide to Understanding and Using Your Camera is a new book from James Johnson.

A brief synopsis: “This book explores the features and capabilities of the Canon EOS 5D Mark III in a way that far surpasses the user’s manual. Johnson provides step-by-step instructions for setting adjustments; color illustrations; and detailed how, when, and why explanations for each menu option. Every button, dial, switch, and menu configuration setting is explored in a user-friendly manner, with suggestions for setup. Screenshots and example images are placed throughout the book, making it easy to follow along.”

Canon EOS 5D Mark III: The Guide to Understanding and Using Your Camera retails for $39.95; however, it is currently available for $21.08 0n Amazon.com.

Canon Launches New Wireless Photo Printers and Film/Photo Scanner

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Canon has unveiled a trio of new PIXMA wireless photo printers – the MG5420 ($149.99), MG6320 ($199.99) and iP7220 ($99.99). The printers deliver 4×6 prints in 21 seconds at 9600×2400 dpi. All of the new printers are compatible with Canon’s Easy-PhotoPrint mobile app for iOS, Android and Windows RT devices. Additionally, the new Canon PowerShot S110 and EOS 6D can print wirelessly to the MG5420 and MG6320 printers.

The CanoScan 9000F Mark II Photo Scanner, priced at $199.99, can scan 35mm film strips at 9600×9600 dpi and other images at 4800×4800 dpi.

Canon 6D Product Advisory Issued

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Canon has issued a product advisory for the Canon 6D relating to the inability for movies shot on the 6D to playback on YouTube. This appears to be aimed at users who pull a card out of their camera and upload directly to YouTube.

The fix (for now) is to save the file via ImageBrowser EX and then upload to YouTube. If you already go through an editing and exporting process for your HDSLR videos, then you don’t need to worry about this problem.

More details in the full product advisory below. [Read more…]

New Canon EOS-M Model w/ Viewfinder Coming in 2013?

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This could be as much of an educated guess as a rumor. Nevertheless, recent rumors point to a new Canon EOS-M model that sports an electronic viewfinder to be unveiled in late 2013.

One of the most lamented non-features of the Canon EOS-M has been the absence of a viewfinder. Enthusiasts were lambasting Canon before the EOS-M ever hit store shelves over the lack of an EVF. While Canon never confirms what’s coming down the line for its camera systems, executives have emphasized that the EOS-M was its first foray into the mirrorless market and that there will me more cameras built for different users.

Additional rumors point to the styling of the camera as similar to the current EOS-M model and that it won’t be taking a retro design like some of the other mirrorless models out there (e.g., Olympus, Fuji, etc.).

[CW via CR]

Canon C100 Short ‘PULSE’ Makes Its Debut

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The Canon C100 was used to shoot the docu-short PULSE, which profiles the making of the BioBeats app, a new technology that utilizes cameras to generate custom music based on a human heart rate. The short was directed by Patrick Moreau of stillmotion. Aside from showing off the footage of the C100, it’s a well-told story that’s worth a few minutes of your time.

Check it out below.

[vimeo https://vimeo.com/54808760 w=640&h=360]

Canon Issues AF Problem Service Notice for Canon 1D X

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Some Canon 1D X units are not able to focus at f/8 aperture with lens/extender combos even after the latest firmware update. Canon has issued a service notice for affected units.

Canon 1D X units with the sixth digit from the left in the body number is 4 or 5 may be affected. Canon recommends overwriting the firmware with the latest copy available. More details in the full product advisory below. [Read more…]

Canon 7D Mark II to Be Aimed at Sports and Wildlife Shooters

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Canon 7D Mark II Rumors

Consistent with the last round of rumors and speculation, new word over at Northlight Images points to the rumored 7D Mark II‘s place among sports and wildlife photographers thanks to a spicy 10 fps frame rate.

The 10 fps rate is seen as an important feature, along with many features derived from 1DX developments, particularly AF and lower light performance. Sensor size would be advertised as 21MP, but faster and less noisy than the 7D (25MP was apparently seen as not offering enough image quality). The 6D is aimed at a proportion of the 7D market, giving more flexibility in upping the 7Dmk2 specifications (and price). The current 7D will continue for some time and surplant the 60D, when the 700D comes along with increased specifications. –Northlight Images

Previously rumored specs include the following:

  • 24.2mp APS-C Sensor
  • 10.2 fps
  • Dual DIGIC V
  • Dual Card Slot
  • New Ergonomic Design
  • New Battery