Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
In the above video from Beet.TV, Vice President & Director of Associated Press Broadcasting News, Kevin Roach, talks about writers taking on video projects and photographers adding the 5D Mark II to their arsenal in order to tell a story beyond a single frame.
No doubt the 5D Mark II is a game changer; however, Roach’s commentary on the AP’s approach to news gathering and what this new era of DSLRs has done for the AP is interesting nonetheless.
Canon at Focus on Imaging
Focus on Imaging is the largest annual trade show in Europe and is scheduled for March 6-9, 2011. Focus on Imaging is a place where Canon has had a massive presence in past years. This year, however, Canon won’t be there. Moreover, Canon’s decision to not participate was only made public today. [Read more…]
Canon USA has launched a new instant rebate program for the Canon 60D, 7D and a number of lenses. Additionally, the lens rebates are doubled when purchased with a Canon 1D Mark IV, 1Ds Mark III, 5D Mark II, 7D or 60D (see example below). These rebates are valid through March 19, 2011. [Read more…]
onOne Software has launched an iPad version of its DSLR Camera Remote App, which allows you to use the iPad to trigger your Canon or Nikon DSLR’s shutter, review images, adjust settings and more.
DSLR Camera Remote HD runs $49.99 and is available in the App Store. More details on the iTunes website.
The Canon XA10 is the new low-end model in Canon’s pro camcorder lineup. Featuring full 1920 x 1080 HD video capture, along with a carry handle and dual phantom-power XLR inputs, the XA10 is a force to be reckoned with.
Read the full hands-on review at Tech Tilt: Canon XA10 Hands-On Review
Check pre-order availability for the new Canon Rebel T3i below. [Read more…]
Thirteen months ago, Canon announced that there were 50 million Canon lenses floating around. Today, there are 60 million Canon lenses in the world.
Lucky number 60,000,000 was an EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM lens. Who wants to wager that Canon hits the 70 million mark by the end of 2011?
See Canon’s bragging rights in the press release below. [Read more…]
Canon has announced a pair of new entry-level DSLRs – the EOS Rebel T3i and EOS Rebel T3.
The Canon Rebel T3i features an 18MP CMOS sensor, a 3-inch vari-angle LCD (very similar to the 60D) and captures HD video in full 1920 x 1080 resolution at 24p, 25p, or 30p. A new feature for EOS cameras, the T3i allows users to magnify HD video between 3x to 10x while retaining Full HD quality. Additionally, you can opt to record video clips (dubbed “Video Snapshots”) at 2s, 4s, or 8s while capturing still images.
A big boost for the Rebel line is the T3i’s ability to control Canon Speedlites courtesy of a built-in Integrated Speedlite Transmitter. The Canon Rebel T3i should be available in March and retails for $799.99 for body only and for $899.99 with the new EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II kit lens. Check availability on Amazon.com.
The Canon Rebel T3 becomes the entry-level Canon Rebel, and sports a 12.2MP CMOS sensor, DIGIC 4 processor and 9-point AF system. The Rebel T3 can also capture video, albeit at a lower 720p resolution. The Canon Rebel T3 should be avialable in March at an initial retail price of $599.99. Check availability on Amazon.com.
In addition to the new Rebel models, Canon has also introduced two new entry-level Speedlites – the 320EX and 270EX II, priced at $249.99 and $169.99, respectively. The new Speedlites should be available in April.
More product photos and details below. [Read more…]
Refreshed versions of Canon’s popular 500mm and 600mm super-telephoto lenses will be available, respectively, in May and June 2011.
The Canon EF 500mm F/4L IS II USM and EF 600mm F/4L IS II USM offer reduced weight and greater durability over their predecessors. The addition of two fluorite lens elements should also provide better image quality over the older lenses as well.
In addition to other features, the new lenses offer a feature aimed at HDSLR shooters, which Canon calls “Power Focus.” According to Canon, “This mode allows manual rack focusing to be operated smoothly by turning a playback ring that is normally used for the focus preset function. Both low-speed and high-speed focus shifting are available.”
All these improvements come at a price though.
The EF 500mm F/4L IS USM will retail for $9,499.00 (check availability at B&H Photo and Amazon), while the 600mm F/4L IS USM will retail for $11,999.00 (check availability at B&H Photo and Amazon).
Complete details and more images for the new lenses are below. [Read more…]
Canon is in the process of developing a new 200-400mm f/4L IS lens that features a built-in 1.4x extender. With the built-in extender, the lens will have a maximum focal length of 560mm.
This is great news for Canon DSLR shooters who have been clamoring for a lens equivalent to the highly-regarded Nikon 200-400mm f/4 VR lens.
While Canon has not provided a release date or pricing info for the new lens, a prototype of it will be on display at CP+ in Japan this week.
Here’s a couple of photo of the new beast-of-a-lens:
You can read more about the new lens in the official press release below. [Read more…]
