Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
What appears to be the Canon EOS M mirrorless camera has leaked onto the web. The oft-rumored Canon mirrorless camera sports and EOS badge and a new EF-M lens mount as seen with the 22mm f/2 lens with the STM-drive motor above.
UPDATE: More images below. [Read more…]
Canon Rumors has more word an upcoming full frame, “entry-level” Canon DSLR priced at $1999. With the Canon 5D Mark III priced at $3500 for the body only, it is out of reach of a lot of enthusiast photographers.
Check out the rumored specs of the upcoming full frame shooter: [Read more…]
Pricing and availability are now official for the new Sigma APO Macro 180mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM lens. It will be available on July 27 for $1699 for Canon, Nikon, Sigma, Sony and Pentax mounts. It’s currently available for pre-order at B&H Photo.
More info on the new lens in the latest press release below. [Read more…]
Here’s a nice timelapse short that further demonstrates that the 5D Mark II (even after it’s recent price drop) has still got it. It’s worth hitting the full screen in HD for the 4 short minutes it takes.
This video is a collaboration between Sheldon Neill and Colin Delehanty. All timelapses were shot on the Canon 5D Mark II with a variety of Canon L and Zeiss CP.2 Lenses.
[via Planet5D]
The latest rumblings of Canon’s upcoming mirrorless format suggest that the sensor within will be larger than the Canon G1 X-sized sensor that has been previously rumored. Instead, it seems that the popular 18MP sensor found in the Canon Rebel T4i will find its into the Canon mirrorless camera.
This seems like it will be a big win for Canon, if true, as it would enable the Canon mirrorless system to more directly compete with the strong offering from Sony’s NEX line of mirrorless cameras – with a standard-sized sensor and an apples-to-apples competition with what I think is the current king of the mirrorless market.
What are your thoughts on Canon using the larger, 1.6x crop APS-C format over the previously-rumored 1.85x crop sensor?
[via Canon Rumors and Northlight]
An invite for a new Canon product announcement suggests that we may see Canon’s entry into the mirrorless camera market on July 23, 2012.
Prior rumors suggest a camera using a 1.85x crop factor sensor (i.e., same size as the G1 X) and featuring a different lens mount than the current EF and EF-S mounts found on Canon DSLRs. Additional rumors say that the camera will launch with 3-5 lenses for the new “system” camera.
[via Photo Rumors]
Here’s a look inside how Canon digital cameras are made. From clean rooms for sensor production to 3D modeling of camera design, it’s an interesting watch for those of us who have look at our cameras and wondered how these things came to be.
[via PetaPixel]
A recent patent publication shows Canon has been looking into adding image stabilization to a 24-70mm f/2.8 lens. Given the recent announcement of the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM lens (which still isn’t available), however, this doesn’t bode well for an IS version anytime soon.
Of course, there’s a Tamron lens that fills this void though…
[via Photo Rumors]
Earlier this month, Canon issued a product advisory on the Rebel T4i for an error in the firmware. Two days after the issuance of that advisory, Canon issued another product advisory for the Rebel T4i with regard to the presence of zinc bis in the rubber grip.
In short, this substance may cause the rubber grips to turn white and could potentially lead to skin allergies or irritation. The lot affected can be identified by looking at the serial number. If the sixth digit is “1” then your camera could be affected.
Specific details in the full product advisory below. [Read more…]
Canon has updated the manual for the Canon 7D in light of the new feature-packed firmware update that will be available in August. The updated manual is available on Canon’s website.