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Update: It’s a fake.

Thanks to the reader who sent me the picture!

I got another image of the EOS 6D in my inbox. Still not sure it is real, though the “6D” logo looks less photoshopped than in previous images (but look at the “E” in “EOS”). For the (supposed) specs of the EOS 6D click here.

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After the (supposed) specs of the EOS 6D digicame-info published a couple of low res pictures of the 6D. I am not sure this images are not faked. Update: The images are not faked.

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This is the translation from the Canon 6D specs posted by Digicaminfo:

- 20 MP FF sensor
- DIGIC5+ image processing engine
- Body as big as an APS-C body
- Covered by a Magnesium alloy
- Built-in W-Fi
- Built-in GPS
- 11 points AF ,central cross sensor F2.8
- 4.5 frames per second
- 30sec up to 1/4000 shutter speed, second sync at 1/180 shutter, speed shutter durability of 100,000
- Dustproof
- 3-inch 1.04 million dot LCD screen
- Full HD (1920×1080)
- ISO100-25600 (50,51200,102400 extension)
- Creative Auto
- SD / SDHC / SDXC media (corresponding UHS-I)
- 755g weight (battery and card included)
- Released in December 2012
- Price around 195 000 yen (at current conversion rate this is 1900 Euro or $2500) But keep in mind that prices in Japan are usually higher than in US. Price should match the Nikon D600 ($2100). With EF24-105mm F4L IS kit around ¥ 295 000 ($3800 or 2900 Euro)

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Two new lenses by Tamron, ready for Photokina 2012. The 70-200mm f/2.8 VC USD and 90mm f/2.8 Macro VC USD lenses. Price and specs not known for the time being.

Model: F004
Focal length: 90mm
Maximum aperture: F/2.8
Angle of view (diagonal): 27°02′ (with full-size SLR cameras)
17°37′ (with APS-C sized sensor digital SLR cameras)
Lens construction: 14 elements in 11 groups
Minimum focus distance: 0.3m (11.8 in)
Maximum magnification ratio: 1: 1
Working distance: 139mm (5.5 in)
Filter size: 58mm
Length*1: 114.5mm (4.5 in)*
Entire length*2: 122.9mm (4.8 in)*
Diameter: 76.4mm
Weight: 550g (19.4 oz)*
No. of diaphragm blades: 9 (rounded diaphragm)
Minimum aperture: F/32
Standard accessory: Lens hood
Compatible mounts: Canon, Nikon, Sony
Moisture & dust resistant: Yes

Model: A009
Focal length: 70-200mm
Maximum aperture: F/2.8
Angle of view (diagonal): 34°21′- 12°21′ (with full-size SLR cameras)
22°33′- 7°59′ (with APS-C sized sensor digital SLR cameras)
Lens construction: 23 elements in 17 groups
Minimum focus distance: 1.3m (51.2 in)
Maximum magnification ratio: 1: 8 (at f=200mm: MFD 1.3m)
Filter size: 77mm
Length*1: 188.3mm (7.4 in)*
Entire length*2: 196.7mm (7.7 in)*
Diameter: 85.8mm
Weight: 1470g (51.9 oz)*(including detachable tripod mount)
No. of diaphragm blades: 9 (rounded diaphragm)
Minimum aperture: F/32
Standard accessory: Flower-shaped lens hood
Compatible mounts: Canon, Nikon, Sony
Moisture & dust resistant: Yes

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You may wonder where the G13 and G14 got lost, but here it is: Canon’s new PowerShot G15. No hints so far about specs and price, except that it has an f/1.8 lens. Flash is pop-up. In any case it proofs that Canon is still keeping the PowerShot line alive, even after the PowerShot G1 X, Canon’s first attempt to make a mirrorless camera (though without interchangeable lenses).

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Canon released a new firmware for its APS-C flagship, the EOS 7D. Firmware version 2.0.3 (download here) incorporates the following fixes.

        1. Fixes a phenomenon in which the camera stops working when the auto power off setting takes effect.
2. Fixes a phenomenon in which the maximum number of images that can be captured in a burst displayed in the
viewfinder may be less than what can actually be captured.
3. Corrects some errors in the message displayed on the LCD screen when saving RAW images developed in the
camera (these errors do not appear in the Japanese and Korean language displays.)

You can read Canon’s press release here.