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More Canon Low-End Full Frame DSLR Rumors

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Canon Full Frame 7D Mark II Rumors

Northlight Images has received some new information concerning a cheaper full frame Canon DSLR. Rumors suggest either an 18MP sensor or a 22MP sensor, which leads to further speculation of a repurposed Canon 1D X or Canon 5D Mark III sensor, respectively.

Additional specs make the new model look a lot more like a full frame iteration of the Canon 7D, as opposed to the 5D Mark III.  A smaller overall body design with a built-in flash would make it more of a prosumer design.

Other rumored features are as follows: [Read more…]

 

Magic Lantern v2.3 is Out and It’s No Longer Being Called a “Hack”

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Magic Lantern

The Magic Lantern team has released version 2.3 of its impressive Canon HDSLR enhanced firmware.  It’s reportedly more stable and more feature-packed than ever.

Magic Lantern v2.3 represents an important milestone – professionals from all around the world are already trusting it for their paid work. We can safely say it’s no longer a hack, but it’s strongly heading towards a solid piece of engineering that you can trust.

We have worked a lot on bug-fixing and usability improvements and we sincerely hope you will find it a great companion for all your shooting sessions – from hobbyist to professional.

Currently, Magic Lantern is available to those users who are willing to make a donation of $10 or more.  Beginning on August 13, 2012, it will be free for everyone to download. [Read more…]

New Canon EF 100-400mm f/4-5.6L IS Lens Coming Soon?

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Canon 100-400mm Lens

Canon Rumors recently got word that a new EF 100-400 f/4-5.6L IS lens could be announced around Photokina 2012.  The current 100-400mm model is getting a little long in tooth and is known as a dust sucker thanks to the push-pull zoom barrel.

The new model is rumored to carry an f/4-5.6 range – instead of the current f/4.5-5.6 aperture range.  Additional rumors have included the possibility of a twist-zoom barrel instead of the current push-pull design.

Canon 60D and Rebel T3i Big Bundles – Deal Alert

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Canon 60D Bundle

B&H has a big deal right now on bundles that include either the Canon 60D or the Rebel T3i. These deals are valid through July 28, 2012.

The Canon 60D bundle includes the following for $1299 (compare to $1732.28 if purchased separate):

  • Canon 60D w/ 18-135mm IS lens
  • Canon EF-S 55-250mm Lens
  • Pearstone – LP-E6 Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
  • Vello – BG-C6 Battery Grip for Canon EOS 60D
  • SanDisk – 16 GB SDHC Memory Card Extreme Pro Class 10 UHS-I
  • Lowepro – Adventura 170 Shoulder Bag

The Canon Rebel T3i bundle includes the following for $849 (compare to $1221.78 if purchased separate):

  • Rebel T3i Digital Camera Kit
  • Canon EF-S 55-250mm Lens
  • Pearstone – LP-E8 Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
  • SanDisk – 16 GB SDHC Memory Card Extreme Pro Class 10 UHS-I
  • Vello – BG-C5 Battery Grip for Canon EOS T4i
  • Lowepro – Adventura 170 Shoulder Bag

New Canon PIXMA Printers

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Canon PIXMA MG4220 Wireless Printer

Canon recently launched several new photo printers, which include PIXMA Photo All-in-One (MG4220, MG3220, and MG2220) and SELPHY CP900 printers.

The MG4220 and MG3220 are wireless printers, while the MG2220 rounds out the low-cost end as a starter all-in-one printer. They are priced at $130, $80 and $70, respectively.

The SELPHY CP900 is a compact photo printer that can print 4×6 images.  It runs $100.

Canon EOS M & Accessories Available for Pre-Order

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The new Canon EOS M will be available in October for $799.99 with a 22mm f/2 kit lens.  The EOS M and several accessories are available for pre-order now via the links below.

Canon EOS M Kit w/ EF-M 22mm lens

Canon EF-M 18-55mm IS lens

Canon EF-EOS M lens mount adapter

Canon Speedlite 90EX flash

Canon LP-E12 batter for EOS M

Canon EOS M Officially Unveiled

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Canon EOS M

Canon has unveiled the highly-anticipated EOS M mirrorless camera.  As expected, the camera comes equipped with an 18MP APS-C CMOS image sensor.  It will be available in black or white (update: the white is apparently no longer available in the US — update 2: retailers are trying to get official confirmation from Canon regarding available colors other than black) in October for $799.99.

Canon EOS M Key Features

  • 18MP APS-C Sensor
  • DIGIC 5 Image Processor
  • 1080p video (30p/24p)
  • 720p video (60p)
  • ISO 100-6400 (video mode w/ ISO 12800 expanded)
  • ISO 100-12800 (photo mode w/ ISO 25600 expanded)
  • 3-inch touch screen LCD
  • Manual exposure for video
  • Manual audio levels
  • SDXC Support (UHS-I compatible)
  • Canon Speedlite Support

The new EF-M lens mount on the camera accepts the two new lenses released with the camera – the EF-M 22mm f/2 STM kit lens and the optional EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens.  Additionally, the EF-EOS M adapter allows you to use either EF or EF-S mount lenses with the camera, which should be a pretty big selling point to existing Canon DSLR users.  The EF-EOS M adapter will be available in October for $199.99.

Alongside the lenses, a new Speedlite 90EX flash will be available in October for $149.99.

More details in the press release below. [Read more…]

Canon EOS M Specs Leaked

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Canon EOS M Mirrorless Camera

Specs for the new Canon EOS M mirrorless camera appear to have leaked out a day ahead of launch.  Canon Rumors posted the following specs on the EOS M.

Canon EOS M Mirrorless Camera Specs

  • 18mp APS-C
  • DIGIC V
  • Phase & Contrast AF
  • Video Servo AF
  • 3? Touchscreen 1.04million pixels
  • ISO 100-12800 (25,600 Expansion)
  • SD Card
  • 1920×1080 Video 30p/25p/24p
  • 1280×720 Video 60p/50p
  • MPEG-4, AVC/H.264
  • Adaptor at launch for EF lenses

Additionally, it looks like Canon will be employing the same 18MP sensor from the Rebel T4i with pixel-level phase detection AF sensors in place as I speculated a few weeks back.  These specs make the Canon EOS M look like a killer mirrorless model.

If all this is legit, it’s going to be fun watching Canon and Sony go toe-to-toe with their mirrorless models over the next couple of years.  It’s also a great thing for consumers to have two camera makers trying to one-up each other.

Does anyone see any glaring omissions that turns you off from this new mirrorless model?