Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
Canon has released a firmware update for the EOS 7D. The new version 1.1.0 is supposed to address the strange ghosting issue that was uncovered last week.
Canon’s official word about the firmware:
1. Corrects a phenomenon that in images captured by continuous shooting, and under certain conditions, barely noticeable traces of the immediately preceding frame may be visible.
To learn more about it or to download the update, see Canon’s website.
Canon has announced an Instant Rebate program for certain DSLR and lens combos, which runs from November 1, 2009 through November 21, 2009 – just in time for holiday shopping lists.
The camera and lens combos are listed below, along with links to product pages for each package at B&H Photo and Adorama. Remember, this is an instant rebate, so there’s no UPC to clip and mail-in while you wait 6-8 weeks for a check to come back. Prices should be reflected in your checkout cart.
Canon 50D Kit w/ 28-135mm IS USM lens + EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens = Save $200
Package links: B&H Photo / Adorama
Canon Rebel T1i Kit w/ 18-55mm IS lens + EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS lens = Save $200
Package links: B&H Photo / Adorama
Canon Rebel XSi Kit w/ 18-55mm IS lens + EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS lens = Save $200
Package links: B&H Photo / Adorama
Canon Rebel XS Kit w/ 18-55mm IS lens + EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III lens = Save $100
Adorama has a ton of Canon Refurbished gear right now (over 100 items). Many of these items ship for free.
You can browse through it by clicking here.
Canon has announced its lineup of lenses and flashes eligible for instant rebate savings for fall / winter 2009.
This is an instant rebate program too – no mailing receipts and UPC codes an then waiting 6-8 weeks. The rebate applies for purchases on qualifying Canon gear between October 22, 2009 and January 16, 2010.
The specific items are listed below, along with links to product pages for each lens or flash at Amazon, Adorama and B&H Photo. Additionally, Amazon has set up a dedicated page for this rebate program.
EF 200mm f/2L IS USM – Save $500 – Amazon / Adorama / B&H Photo
EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM – Save $150 – Amazon / Adorama / B&H Photo
EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM – Save $130 – Amazon / Adorama / B&H Photo
EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM – Save $100 – Amazon / Adorama / B&H Photo
EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM – Save $80 – Amazon / Adorama / B&H Photo
EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM – Save $80 – Amazon / Adorama / B&H Photo
EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM – Save $75 – Amazon / Adorama / B&H Photo
EF-S 17-55 f/2.8 IS USM – Save $70 – Amazon / Adorama / B&H Photo
EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM – Save $50 – Amazon / Adorama / B&H Photo
EF 17-40mm f/4L USM – Save $50 – Amazon / Adorama / B&H Photo
EF 70-200mm f/4L USM – Save $40 – Amazon / Adorama / B&H Photo
EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM – Save $30 – Amazon / Adorama / B&H Photo
Speedlite 580EX II – Save $50 – Amazon / Adorama / B&H Photo
Speedlite 430EX II – Save $30 – Amazon / Adorama / B&H Photo
Speedlite 270EX – Save $20 – Amazon / Adorama / B&H Photo
Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX – Save $70 – Amazon / Adorama / B&H Photo
Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX – Save $50 – Amazon / Adorama / B&H Photo
If you haven’t heard already, Windows 7 is here and available everywhere.
If you use Windows Vista on your computer, you may be more than ready for the upgrade. Microsoft has been hyping Windows 7 as a better solution for a long time. What follows are some of the latest developments for photographers, along with a brief look at what casual photographers can expect out of Windows 7 for helping organize and edit images. [Read more…]
The Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS lens is a consumer-oriented lens and is available for Canon, Nikon, Sony, Pentax and Sigma DSLRs. This lens is one that is relatively compact for its abilities. It feels very light in your hands and should be very enjoyable for amateurs, enthusiasts, etc. Granted, the lens is not an EX (Sigma’s top of the line) and it surely shows it. I received some brief hands-on time with the lens and was able to judge the Canon version’s abilities vs. something like my much older Canon 80-200mm F2.8 L.
After getting some hands on time with the 7D before, my impressions going into Photo Plus with the 1D Mark IV were that it was basically a “grown up” version of that camera. In some ways I’m wrong, and in some ways I’m right. The 1D Mark IV is a camera that Canon users of all types and backgrounds will drool over. From the amazing high ISO photos to the lovely HD video modes, there is lots to love in this camera.
The Canon Monopod 100 is a basic 4-section monopod that comes with a ball head – all for about $33. That’s not really a bad deal at all considering that it actually performs pretty well.
Keep in mind though that this is an entry-level product and isn’t designed for pro-level shooters who pack around 500mm f/4 lenses. The Canon Monopod 100 just takes care of the basics. [Read more…]
Canon has released a firmware update for the Rebel XS / 1000D.
Firmware Version 1.0.6 incorporates the following changes.
1. Some cameras may exhibit a phenomenon in which the LCD monitor does not display, the shutter does not release, and the busy indication remains lit in the viewfinder.
2. The message, “Err 99 Shooting is not possible. Turn the power switch to <OFF> and <ON> again or re-install the battery”, appears on the camera’s LCD monitor, and after the above operation is carried out, the LCD monitor displays in a language that is different from the actual language setting.
To learn more and download Firmware Version 1.0.6, visit Canon’s website.
Carl Zeiss has released another Canon EF mount lens for EOS cameras. The new lens is a 28mm f/2 and is manual focus only. Additional details in the press release below. [Read more…]