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Canon DPP and EOS Utility Updates Add Canon EOS M Support

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Canon EOS M

Canon has issued updates for its Digital Photo Professional (DPP) and EOS Utility programs.

DPP 3.12.40/41 adds support for the following camera and lenses:

EOS Utility 2.12.0 adds support for the new Canon EOS M mirrorless camera.

You can download the updates on Canon’s website.

Canon 7D Mark II Rumors Heating Up, Possibly Due in Jan. 2013

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Canon 7D Mark II

Northlight Images received word that a Canon 7D Mark II is in the works for early 2013 – possibly at or around CES 2013.    Rumored specs for the 7D Mark II include a frame rate of 10fps and an APS-C sensor of “no more” than 25MP.

Additionally, the current 7D may remain in the lineup (with a price drop) in lieu of a 70D to serve as a replacement for the 60D.

Canon EOS-1S Rumored as Big MP $9k DSLR?

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Canon EOS 1S

Several recent rumors suggested that the upcoming 46MP behemoth from Canon would not be named the “3D” and would actually eschew the “D” moniker from the naming scheme altogether.  The latest word coming in over at Canon Rumors offers up the EOS-1S as the name of the rumored flagship high MP DSLR.

As I’ve previously said, I think it makes sense to lose the “D” for digital naming scheme at this point in Canon’s SLR lineup. What better point to start than at the top with a new flagship, high resolution camera? [Read more…]

Canon EF-S 18-300 f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Coming Soon?

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Canon 18-200mm

Canon Rumors has a tip that a new superzoom lens could be coming to the EF-S mount in the form of an 18-300 f/3.5-5.6 IS STM model, which should serve as a replacement to the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS model.

The lens should get the new STM motor found in the 40mm f/2.8 STM and 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM models.  Having used both of these lenses, I would welcome the addition of a STM-equipped superzoom model.   The 18-135mm STM lens proved surprisingly snappy with AF speed and acquisition in my experience with it.

Along with an EF-S superzoom, there is also word that a new superzoom for the EF mount could show up as well – and be a bit more affordable and less bulky than the current EF 28-300mmL superzoom in Canon’s lineup.  Availability on these lenses, however, is rumored to be in the second half of 2013.

Are these lenses that you are looking for?  Or, do the current lenses in Canon’s lineup meet your needs?

What’s the ideal zoom range and price points for Canon superzoom lenses?

Canon 5D Mark II Gets $400 Instant Rebate

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Canon 5D Mark II Instant Rebate

Canon is serving up a $400 instant rebate on the Canon 5D Mark II, which is likely being pushed aside now that the Canon 6D has landed.  This puts the Canon 5D Mark II body at $1799 shipped and the 5D Mark II + 24-105mm f/4L kit lens at $2499 shipped.

This massive price drop makes the 5D Mark II the cheapest full frame camera on the market in spite of the low starting prices of the new Canon 6D and Nikon D600.