Rumor: Full List Of Next Canon Product Announcements (Friday March 22)

EOS 700D
The upcoming Canon EOS 700D (Rebel T5i/Kiss X7i)

 

We got a series of rumors and leaks (here, here, here) during the last day. And now we have what most probably is the complete list of what Canon is going to announce next Friday (March 22nd):

The following is a list of Canon's new product will be announced in Korea:

– PowerShot SX280 HS

– PowerShot SX270 HS

– PowerShot A2500 (in certain overseas previously announced)

– (In Japan previously announced) IXUS 255 HS

– EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

– EOS 700D 18-55 STM KIT (in Japan Kiss X7i)

– EOS 700D 18-135 STM KIT (in Japan Kiss X7i)

– EOS 100D 18-55 STM KIT (in Japan Kiss X7)

– EOS 100D (in Japan Kiss X7)

As you can see, the name of the new extra-small Canon DSLR should be EOS 100D (and not EOS-b). Funny that they used a 3 digit name and not a 4 digit name, typical for the most entry level Canon DSLRs.

EOS 700D
The upcoming extra-small Canon EOS 100D
[via digicaminfo]

 

Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Excellent Performance And Quality Confirmed By DxOMark

Sigma 35mm f/1.4

The Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM (price & specs) is an awesome piece of gear. We featured many reviews here and all credited the high quality of the Sigma (see here and here to get an idea). DxOMark’s test lab measurements fully confirm what previous reviews stated: the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM has outstanding optical performance and build quality. And, last but not least, it comes at an affordable price for what it offers, $899. DxOMark’s conclusion (the lens has been tested in the Nikon version):

Sigma has stated previously that it was upping its game with new pro-level lens designs and the new 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM is not only on a par with OEM lenses optically it surpasses them in most areas, especially in both acutance and resolution. It’s lens that’s designed not only for the very best of today’s sensors but it appears well suited to handle the demands of the next generation of high-resolution imaging chips. The lens sets a new benchmark for optical performance for a retro-focus lens in this focal length and it’s a feat that’s even more remarkable given the price is well-below that of any of the big name brands.

Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM price check: B&H Photo, Adorama, Amazon USA, Amazon Canada, Canon Canada, Canon USA Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM can be rented at borrowlenses (click here)
Sigma 35mm
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Canon Gear Deals: EOS 5D Mark III, And More Discounts On Canon Gear

Canon

The Canon Store has refurbished EOS 5D Mark III bodies for just $2,379.33 (click here). Killer price for the EOS 5D Mark III. To see all refurbished Canon gear on sale click here.

Adorama is offering concrete discounts on Canon DSLRs and lenses:

  • Save up to $80 on Canon PowerShot cameras (click here)
  • Save up to $350 on Canon DSLRs (click here)
  • Save up to $300 on Canon lenses (click here)
  • Save up to $100 on Canon EOS M kits (click here)

Finally, B&H has a 6% reward program on the Canon EOS-1d X (click here to check it out).

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Deal: Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS For $840

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Top rated plus eBay seller getitdigital (>40000 ratings, 99.6% positive) did it again: the Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM is on sale for [shoplink 11158 ebay]$839.99 (click here)[/shoplink]. UV filter and lens cap holder come as bonus items. Free shipping and USA warranty. Very good deal!

Product description:

The EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM incorporates Canon’s highest standards of precision optics. The L-series is Canon’s flagship professional lens range, combining outstanding image performance and ultimate operability with dust and moisture resistant construction.

Key Features
Image Stabilizer – Ideal for handheld work, IS Image Stabilizer allows use of shutter speeds up to 3-stops slower with no perceptible increase in image blur.
Fixed Aperture – With no change in aperture over the full focal length range, photographers can set exposure at the widest aperture and zoom through to 105mm without slowing shutter speed.
Super UD and Aspherical Lens Elements – Constructed with one Super-UD glass element and three aspherical lenses, this lens minimizes chromatic aberration and distortion. The result is excellent picture quality, even at wide apertures.
Ring USM – Ring USM (Ultrasonic motor) uses ultrasonic frequency vibrations to drive responsive, near-silent high speed auto focus. Good holding torque stops the focusing lens group with precision without overshoot. Full time manual focus override is available without having to switch out of AF.
Super Spectra Coatings – Optimized Super Spectra lens coatings and lens element shaping suppress flare and ghosting – more prone to occur with digital cameras due to reflection off the image sensor. Coatings also help achieve true color balance and increase contrast for vivid hi-fidelity images.

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Canon Rebel T5i (EOS 700D / Kiss X7i) Specifications and Images Leaked

EOS 700D

Now we know what will be the other DSLR Canon is going to announce on Friday. After the information about the extra-small DSLR EOS-b and a new 18-55mm STM kit lens, specifications and images of the successor of the Rebel T4i/EOS 650D have leaked. The Rebel T5i/ EOS 700D will go on sale with two kits, EF-S 18-55mm IS STM and EF-S 18-135mm IS STM. Release to the public in April 2013. Here are the specs:

– 18 million pixel sensor
– The image processing engine DIGIC5
– AF is 9-point, all cross-point sensor
– 1.04 million dot LCD monitor wide-3.0, Vari-Angle, touch panel
– 5 fps continuous shooting /
– Full HD video
– 30-1/4000 seconds shutter speed, flash sync is 1/200 sec
– ISO range is equivalent to ISO25600 100-12800, extended sensitivity
– Creative Filters seven
– SD / SDHC / SDXC media (corresponding UHS-I)
– Battery LP-E8
– Weight (including battery and memory card) 580g
– (On-sale date) the end of April Release Date
– Expected price 89 000 yen shop
– Provided with the kit lens EF-S18-55mm IS STM, with kit lens EF-S18-135mm IS STM

Hmm, the EOS 700D (T5i/X7i) doesn’t look very different from the previous model, the Rebel T4i/EOS 650D (price & specs).

Canon Rebel T4i/EOS 650D/Kiss X6i price check: B&H Photo, Adorama, Amazon USA, Amazon Canada, Canon Canada, Canon USA, can be rented at borrowlenses (click here).

[via digicaminfo]

Image And Specs Of Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens Leaked

We have just posted the first images of the upcoming Canon EOS-b (X7 in Japan), expected to be announced next friday. Now more stuff leaked, images of the EOS-b kit lens, the EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM, and some specs.

– High-precision aspherical lens

– Equipped with a stepper motor, achieve quiet and smooth AF during Live View recording

– 0.36 times the maximum magnification

– The effects of camera shake correction shutter four stages

– Expected price 33 000 yen

– (On-sale date) is released in late April

[via digicaminfo]