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January 27, 2012
Posted in News

New rumor out in the wild, sorry: Facebook

The latest rumor about some basic specs of the highly anticipated Canon 5D Mark III comes from the Facebook fan page of an imaging accessory company. Nothing really new: 22 Mpix and 7.5 fps. They say: «Info direct from canon».

[via dpreview Canon forum]


January 27, 2012
Posted in News

Canon G1 X – First full review

PhotoReview Australia published the first full review of the Canon G1 X.

Find the summary clicking here, or the start with the in-depth analysis. The latter includes performance graphs and lots of sample images at different ISO settings. We anticipate the final verdict:

Rating (out of 10):

  • Build: 9.0
  • Ease of use: 8.8
  • Autofocusing: 8.0
  • Still image quality: JPEG – 9.0; RAW - 9.5
  • Video quality: 9.0
  • OVERALL: 9.0

They suggest to…

Buy this camera if:
- You want a compact digital camera with DSLR-like controls.
- You’re interested in shooting raw files.
- You want effective image stabilisation for stills and video clips.
- You require high resolution and low noise levels at high ISO settings.
- You’d like the ability to shoot HD video clips.

Don’t buy this camera if:
- You will only shoot JPEG files.
- You require high burst speeds and buffer capacity plus fast cycle times for processing shots.

Check this links for pre-ordering the Canon G1 X:

[via 1001noisycameras.com]


January 25, 2012
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Posted in Rumors

Canon 5D Mark III buzz of the moment

Since the Aperture Academy blog made its post about the Canon 200-400mm and 600mm prototype lens and a mysterious Canon body, there has been a lot of speculation about what this body could be. The 5D Mark III, the 7D Mark II, or maybe a totally new camera that Canon has developed? Canon 5D X, Canon 6D, and so on. Let your imagination run freely.

Let’s have a look at the most revealing of the pictures published on the AA blog. The person using the equipment is supposed to be a Canon employee doing some field-testing of the lens prototypes, and of the apparently totally new camera body.

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A new kid on the block?

We have some considerations.

  • It’s clearly a body of the size of a 5D or 7D with an attached battery grip and there is no build-in flash.
  • The battery grip seems to have a joystick.
  • The display looks like it has a 16:9 format

Stephen Oachs, the author of the post, writes: «I see the “Q” button located by the big wheel on the right, which on the 7D is currently located on the top left». In other words, there is one thing that can be assumed to be true: this is a Canon body we have not seen before.

After having published the pics, Mr. Oachs has been accused of having been delivered faked images (we don’t think so). In a follow-up to the original post, he attached a link to the original RAW file he shot of the lens and the body.

All pictures taken by Mr. Oachs can be seen on the Aperture Academy blog (click here).

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The 200-400mm prototype lens

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[via Aperture Academy]


January 19, 2012
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Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM II

This not always easy to find lens is in stock at Amazon (only two left at time of writing).

Buy it at Amazon clicking here, or, if you are late, check it on Ebay clicking here

 


January 19, 2012
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Canon 7D open-boxed with great discount

Vann’s is offering a unboxed Canon 7D (body only) for $1,236.75.

Citing Vann’s: Previous customer opened this product and decided it was too much technology for them. Box is okay. Product has been discounted and retains its full warranty.

Get the Canon 7D body at this bargain price clicking here.

Never forget to check Ebay too: Canon7D (click here)

Still having doubts? Read dpreview’s review of the Canon 7D clicking here or jump directly to the conclusion clicking here.

Other links for the 7D: Amazon, Adorama, B&H, Canon USA, J&R, eBay

 


January 17, 2012
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A road trip captured with a Canon 7D

A BBC team drove from San Francisco to Las Vegas to visit CES.

The whole trip was timelapsed using a Canon 7D (click here) mounted on the dashboard of the car.

Read the whole story on the BBC blog (click here).

More links for the amazing Canon 7D:

Amazon, Adorama, B&H, Canon USA, J&R, eBay
January 17, 2012
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Posted in Rumors

Canon G1 X available starting by next week?

We just got this rumor and want to share it with you.

It seems that the Canon G1 X could be on sale in the USA by next week.

We will keep you informed.

In the meantime check this links for pre-ordering the G1 X:

 


January 17, 2012
Posted in Deals

Zeiss Distagon T* 25mm f/2 ZE Lens for Canon now available for pre order at B&H

You can pre-order the Zeiss Distagon 25mm lens at B&H (click here). Price tag is $1,699 and shipping is free in the USA.

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Product highlights are:

  • High-Speed Wide Angle Lens
  • Two Aspheric Lens Surfaces
  • Fast Aperture Works Well in Low Light
  • Eliminates Distortion/Field Curvature
  • Short Focus Rotation for Fast Action
  • Floating Element Design
  • Excellent Detail / Contrasty Edges
  • Good for Architecture, Landscapes

The lens will be released in limited quantity. So…: first arrived, first served. Hurry up!

A review of the lens together with a Canon 5D II can be seen clicking here and another one (not camera specific) clicking here.


January 16, 2012
Posted in Deals

EOS Rebel XS/1000D with IS lens still on price jump (while getting slowly discontinued)

Amazon US is still offering the Rebel XS/1000D including the image-stabilized kit lens with a significant price drop.

Check it out clicking here

This camera is often underestimated for its value. Ok, it is a beginners device, but it has everything a beginner needs. I had one in my hands and did some brief testing. Image quality is as usual on Canon-standards (i.e. very good), the cam is light-weighted and easy to use. Perfect for beginners, not to forget the possibility to use the whole EOS system. Still having doubts? Check the review on DPReview (click here), or, if you want to safe time, jump to the conclusion of the review (click here). Sample images can be viewed clicking here.

Other ways to get a Rebel XS/1000D in the USA:

Amazon, Adorama, B&H, Canon USA, J&R, eBay

 

Never forget to check Ebay too:

Outside the USA: Canon EOS 1000D

In the USA: Canon Rebel XS

 

For all of you outside the USA check the following links, but hurry up because the Rebel XS/1000D is getting discontinued:

Australia: Amazon, B&H, Digitalrev, eBay.au
Austria: Amazon.at, Pixmania.at, eBay.at
Belgium: Pixmania.be, eBay.be
Canada: Amazon.ca, Adorama, B&H, eBay.ca
China: Amazon.cn, Digitalrev, eBay
Denmark: Pixmania.dk, eBay
Finland: Pixmania.fi, eBay
France: Amazon.fr, Pixmania.fr, eBay.fr
Germany: Amazon.de, Pixmania.de, eBay.de
Hong Kong: Digitalrev, eBay, Amazon, B&H
Ireland: Amazon.uk, eBay.ie
Italy: Amazon.it, Pixmania.it, eBay.it
Japan: Amazon.jp, eBay
Netherlands: Pixmania.nl, eBay.nl
Norway: Pixmania.no, eBay
Poland: Pixmania.pl, Redcoon.pl, eBay
Singapore: Digitalrev, eBay
Spain: Redcoon.es, Pixmania.es, eBay.es
Suisse: Amazon.de, Pixmania.ch, eBay.ch
Sweden: Pixmania.se, eBay
United Kingdom: Amazon.uk, Pixmania.uk, eBay.uk
US: Amazon, Adorama, B&H, Canon USA, J&R, eBay