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Canon 6D for $1574 – Deal Alert

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Canon 6D

B&H has a solid deal on the Canon 6D for $1574 (reg. $1899). the deal includes a free SanDisk 16GB SDHC card, camera bag, monopod and spare battery. Additionally, B&H is offering 4% rewards on the deal. This is only available for a limited time, but I’m not sure how long it will last. The deal price will show up during checkout. Check it out here at B&H Photo.

Who Gets to 120fps in an Affordable DSLR or Mirrorless Camera First?

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Sony NEX-FS700

Yesterday, I asked you what you want in your next camera. Lots of great responses and interesting ideas. Some of it is feasible for sure in the next generation. Some, not so much.

One thing that I think is coming very soon is 120fps in HD for DSLRs and mirrorless cameras. The question is: Who does it first? [Read more…]

Canon 7D Mark II: More for the Video Shooter?

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Canon 7D Mark II

New rumors of the Canon 7D Mark II suggest that an announcement should/could arrive in the second quarter of 2014. Additionally, the 7D Mark II is rumored to be more video oriented than typically seen in Canon HDSLRs and that the camera would retail well above the Canon 70D.

These new rumors are consistent with what we’ve heard for months regarding release dates and specs for the upcoming 7D Mark II. See the below list of previously rumored specs. [Read more…]

Canon LP-E6 Battery Pack Service Notice Issued

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Canon LP-E6

Canon has issued a service notice for the common LP-E6 battery used in several Canon DSLRs, including the 5D Mark III, 6D, 7D, 70D and others.

The notice affects those who experience a rapid blinking light on the charger when the battery is inserted, which indicates a “communication error” according to Canon’s service notice. When this happens, the battery will not charge.

See the full service notice below for details on the issue. [Read more…]

Zeiss 55mm f/1.4 Otus Distagon T* Officially Launched

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Zeiss 55mm F1.4 Otus Distagon

Though this lens has been in development for some time, Zeiss has finally taken the official wraps off of its 55mm f/1.4 Otus Distagon T* lens. The new lens is available in Nikon and Canon mounts for $3,999. It is expected to ship in November for both mounts.

Zeiss 55mm f/1.4 Otus Distagon T* Key Features

  • Optimized for Full-Frame Camera Sensors
  • f/1.4 – f/16 Aperture Range
  • Zeiss T* Anti-Reflective Lens Coating
  • Floating Elements Design
  • All-Metal Lens Housing
  • Manual Focus, 20″ Close Focus Distance
  • 77mm Filter Thread
  • Highly Visible Yellow Scale Markings

This is the first lens in this new family of Zeiss lenses that is supposed to take optical excellence to the next level. Perhaps we’ll see another lens “in development” at or around PhotoPlus 2013…

Canon 70D Video AF Sample and Thoughts

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Canon 70D Hands-On

The more I use the Canon 70D to shoot video with full-time AF, the more impressed I am with what Canon has done with its Dual Pixel AF technology. I recently took the 70D in to my CrossFit box for an evening to capture some photos and decided to try some video with it as well.

I basically treated the 70D more like a camcorder instead of how I would normally handle a HDSLR. As it turns out, the 70D does quite well and holds focus about like you would expect a camcorder to. I used the 70D paired with the 18-135mm STM kit lens (the STM focus is for real). Shot with manual exposure and full-time AF.

Watch the short video below. [Read more…]