Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
Canon has revealed just a little bit more of the mystery camera (aka, Canon 5D Mark II). See this post for the original tease.
Nothing groundbreaking, but it appears that Canon is going to tease us all the way to the announcement of the new camera(s).
Finally, Neutral Day picked up a Canon announcement date of September 17 from Kamera & Bild.
And, yes Canon, we bit – hook, line and sinker. You have our attention.
Several rumors have been circulating over the past several weeks that Canon will release a video-capable DSLR near Photokina. RED recently let us in on its development plans for a DSLR replacement camera.
Yesterday, RED pushed the button a little harder stating:
While (insert code name) is not a replacement for Epic or Scarlet, it is strategically targeted at the DSLR space. As Nikon and Canon release their 720P and 1080P, respectively, DSLRs with video capture… RED has a more advanced view of the future. We look forward to rapidly pushing the “big guys” along in feature sets and capabilities.
[via REDUser forum]
We know the Nikon D90 shoots HD video at 720P. Either RED is speculating or they know something we don’t about Canon; however, that’s pretty specific points to “speculate” about. Sounds like somebody knows something to me.
Will the 5D Mark II be the Canon camera with 1080P video capture?
As we saw from Canon last week, it’s clear something new in the EOS lineup is coming. What wasn’t immediately apparent, however, is that at least 2 new DSLRs are coming from Canon. While the “Destined Evolution” page shows the outline of one new Canon DSLR, other Canon pages offer teasers for what appears to be a different DSLR.
Canon Europe shows a flash teaser when the page first loads of what appears to be a 1-series Canon DSLR. Note there is no mode dial on the right side.
Canon Japan shows off the same sillouhette of what we think is the 5D successor. Note the mode dial on the right side. This appears to be the same camera from the previously reported “Destined Evolution” page.
Clearly, it’s two different cameras. This adds credence to the 2-camera rumor of a 5D successor plus a 3D or some other higher-end camera. Given the recent introductions of the 1-series cameras, I think the possibility of 3D camera is genuine.
Not too much longer to wait though. Photokina 2008 is closing in. Stay tuned for the latest.
Canon has put up a teaser site for the release of their new model, which is all but certain to be the 5D replacement.
I’ll leave the guesswork up to you. Place your questions, comments and derogatory remarks in the comments below.
Update: Another teaser shot from Canon Japan via Engadget:
O’Reilly has just announced the release of their Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi/450D Companion. It’s $24.99 and, as the title implies, covers the functionality of the Canon Rebel XSi. O’Reilly is touting the “lessons” the book offers as an advantage to the typical user manual of do this, do that instructions on how a camera works. It’s available for pre-order at Amazon.com for $16.49.
Sebastopol, CA—Have you ever bought a new camera, only to be so overwhelmed by all the buttons, gizmos, and gadgets, that you don’t touch it for months? You wind up using your old point-and-shoot camera simply because you don’t know enough about your new camera to be comfortable with it. If you’ve ever been caught in this situation, don’t worry–with O’Reilly Media’s new Companion series, you’ll be wowing people with your new photos in no time.
The newest book in this new series, The Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi/450D Companion ($24.99) is not a typical camera guide. Rather than just showing you what all the buttons do, this unique book teaches you how to use various Digital Rebel features to make great photographs. Through easy-to-follow lessons, this book gives you a complete class on digital photography, tailored specifically for people who use this camera. [Read more…]
Canon announced a firmware update for the EOS Rebel XSi / 450 digital SLR camera. Update version 1.0.9 fixes several problems that have been reported to Canon with Auto Exposure Bracketing, Live View and Playback. The exact fixes are:
Fixes a phenomenon in which AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing) shooting does not operate normally under specific conditions.
Fixes a phenomenon in which the Live View exposure simulation warning indication does not properly display during Live View shooting.
Fixes a phenomenon in which images cannot be played back after continuous shooting when a printer is connected to the camera or a video output terminal is used.
The previous firmware version is 1.0.4 — if your camera uses this version, updating is recommended.
Further information about the update is available on Canon’s update page.
For a grand total of six new printers, Canon also announced the Canon PIXMA iP4600 and iP3600 consumer printers. The iP4600 and iP3600 will sell for $99.99 and $79.99 respectively. [Read more…]
Canon’s Powershot E1 will go on sale at the beginning of September. The specs are respectable for a point-and-shoot: 10-megapixels, 4x optical zoom and optical image stabilization, macro
mode, ISO80-1600 (with 3200 scene mode) and a 2.5-inch TFT display.
The E1 runs on AA batteries and weighs in at 0.35 pounds. It will be priced at about $200. Oh, and it’s available in vanilla, powder blue and baby pink. After all, who doesn’t need a pink camera?
According to a press release from Canon, the color choices give the E1 a ‘youthful twist.’ The camera’s start-up screen and menus can even be coordinated with the camera’s body color.
DP Review has published its review of Canon’s flagship EOS 1Ds Mark III.
It is undeniably impressive, and though it appears on the surface to be a fairly low key update to the Mark II, the more you use it the more you realize how all the little improvements add up to a significantly better camera (and that’s aside from the resolution hike).
For the latest news and reviews, be sure to visit Photography Bay’s Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III Reviews and Resources page.
Imaging Resource has posted a review of the Canon Powershot A590 IS.
The Canon Powershot A590 IS proved to be an excellent compact digital camera. With a well-rounded feature set including full-manual controls, image stabilization and unlimited continuous shooting, plus use of readily available AA batteries and chear SD (and SDHC) memory, the A590 is one of the best digital camera values currently available.
For the latest news and reviews on the A590, check out Photography Bay’s Canon PowerShot A590 IS Reviews and Resources page.