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Canon Adds New Social Integration And Management Tools To Project 1709

Press release:

United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, 20 March 2013 – Canon has updated its Project 1709 beta, introducing version 1.1 that offers users the option of full Flickr integration, as well as new management and organisation features.
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Project 1709 version 1.1 now makes it possible to publish images and comments directly to Flickr from within the Project 1709 interface, as well as to pull in images already stored on Flickr, allowing users to enjoy their photographs from an even wider range of social networks.

A series of enhanced functions and management tools have also been added providing greater flexibility to manage and organise images. Project 1709 now includes the ability to edit file names, rotate and delete images and create albums, along with improved search functionality, allowing users to filter images by ‘All’ and ‘Any’ tags.

These new features and functionalities have been added to Project 1709 following feedback and requests from photography enthusiasts who have joined the beta programme since its launch at Photokina in September 2012. Canon will continue development of the service in the run up to a full public launch in 2013.

Consumers interested in participating in the beta can register at www.Project1709.com

Project 1709 – key features

  • Store a lifetime of your images
  • Find any image when you need it
  • Access all your photos anytime, everywhere
  • Enjoy and make the most of your photos
  • Improve your photos to make them the best they can be

Here They Are: Canon’s New Rebel SL1/EOS 100D, Rebel T5i/EOS 700D And PowerShot SX280 (And Pre-Order Links)

Rebel SL1/EOS 100D

This post will be continuously updated with new information, stay tuned.

Now it is official: Canon announced the Canon Rebel T5i (EOS 700D in EU, Kiss X7i in Japan), the tiny Rebel SL1 (EOS 100D in EU, Kiss X7 in Japan) with the EOS -b body, and the GPS and WiFi enabled PowerShot SX280

Canon Rebel SL1/EOS 100D specs:

  • 18.0MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • DIGIC 5 Image Processor
  • 3.0″ Clear View II Touchscreen LCD
  • ISO 100-12800, Expandable to 25600
  • Full HD 1080 Video with Continuous AF
  • 4.0 fps Continuous Shooting
  • 9-Point All Cross-Type AF System
  • Scene Intelligent Auto Mode
  • Compact and Lightweight; Weighs 0.8lb
  • Compatible with Canon EF and EF-S Lenses

The world’s smallest an lightest DSLR, the Canon EOS SL1/EOS 100D, comes in two options both ready to get pre-ordered:

The video below by Canon Singapore shows the main features and size comparison of the Canon Rebel SL1/EOS 100D:

More about the Rebel SL1/EOS 100D below (size comparison and hands-on video). Next,let’s have a look at the Canon Rebel T5i/EOS 700D specs:

  • STM Lens Support for Quiet AF in Movies
  • 18.0MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • DIGIC 5 Image Processor
  • 3.0″ Vari-Angle Touch Screen LCD
  • ISO 100-12800, Expandable to 25600
  • Full HD 1080 Video with Continuous AF
  • 5.0 fps Continuous Shooting
  • 9-Point All Cross-Type AF System
  • Multi Shot Noise Reduction
  • Compatible with Canon EF and EF-S Lenses

Rebel SL1/EOS 100D

The new Rebel T5i/EOS 700D comes in three options ready for pre-order:

The new EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens can be preordered for $249 at Adorama (click here) and B&H (click here) and Amazon (click here)

Canon PowerShot SX280 specs:

  • 12.1MP High-Sensitivity CMOS Sensor
  • DIGIC 6 Image Processor
  • 20x Optical Zoom Lens
  • 35mm Focal Length Equivalent: 25-500mm
  • 3.0″ LCD Monitor
  • Full HD 1080p Video Capture at 60fps
  • Built-in Wi-Fi Connectivity
  • Intelligent Optical Image Stabilization
  • Hybrid Auto Mode
  • GPS Tracker

The new Canon PowerShot comes in black (Adorama | B&H | Amazon) or red (Adorama | B&H | Amazon) for $329.99.

Ok, let’s have a closer look to the Canon Rebel SL1/EOS 100D. The following two images give you an idea about how the Canon Rebel SL1/EOS 100D compares to other Canon DSLRs (thanks to reader Andy for the first pic).

Rebel SL1/EOS 100D
Size comparison: Canon Rebel SL1/EOS 100D vs Rebel T5i/EOS 700D vs EOS 60D vs EOS 5d Mark III
Rebel SL1
Canon Rebel SL1 size comparison vs EOS M vs Rebel T4i/EOS 650D
Rebel SL1/EOS 100D
Rebel SL1/EOS 100D back side

See The Phoblographers first impressions about the Rebel SL1 and the Rebel T5i.

Canon Rebel SL1 press release, Rebel T5i press release, PowerShot SX280 press release.
DPreview’s hands-on on the Rebel SL1/EOS 100D, Rebel T5i/EOS 700D.
ephotozine’s hands-on review: Rebel T5i/EOS 700D and SL1 vs T5i comparison.

The Canon Rebel T5i/EOS 700D product description follows the Canon EOS SL1 product description:

Canon Rebel SL1/EOS 100D

Compact and lightweight DSLR featuring a newly-developed 18.0 Megapixel CMOS (APS-C) sensor,ISO 100–12800 (expandable to H: 25600) for stills and ISO–6400 (expandable to H: 12800) for videos for shooting from bright to dim light, and high performance DIGIC 5 Image Processor for exceptional image quality and speed.

High speed continuous shooting up to 4.0 fps allows you to capture all the action.

EOS Full HD Movie mode with Movie Servo AF for continuous focus tracking of moving subjects, manual exposure control and multiple frame rates (1080: 30p (29.97) / 24p (23.976) / 25p, 720: 60p (59.94) / 50p, 480: 30p (29.97) / 25p),built-in monaural microphone, manual audio level adjustment, and Video Snapshot with editing for expanded movie shooting options.

Touch Screen Wide 3.0-inch Clear View LCD monitor II (approximately 1,040,000 dots) with smudge-resistant coating features multi-touch operation with direct access to functions for setting changes and Touch AF for an easy,intuitive experience and clear viewing when outdoors; an Optical Viewfinder with approx. 0.87x magnification makes subjects easier to see.

9-point AF system (including a high-precision dual-cross f/2.8 center point) for exceptional autofocus performance when shooting with the viewfinder; new Hybrid CMOS AF II, which combines the advantages of high-speed phase-detection AF and high-precision contrast AF, provides a widened Hybrid CMOS AF focus area for increased autofocus speed and accuracy when shooting photos and movies in Live View.

Scene Intelligent Auto Mode delivers expertly optimized photos and offers improved scene detection for amazing results when shooting at night, ideal even for users without advanced photography knowledge or experience.

results when shooting at night, ideal even for users without advanced photography knowledge or experience.advanced Creative Filters that can be displayed in real time during Live View shooting.

New Special Scene Modes including Kids, Food and Candlelight give you advanced presets to ensure the best possible photos under difficult shooting conditions.

Compatibility with SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards, including new Ultra High Speed (UHS-I) cards.

Compatible with the full line of Canon EF and EF-S lenses.

 

Canon Rebel T5i/EOS 700D

18.0 Megapixel CMOS (APS-C) sensor, 14-bit A/D conversion, ISO 100-12800 (expandable to H: 25600) for shooting from bright to dim light and high performance DIGIC 5 Image Processor for exceptional image quality and speed.

High speed continuous shooting up to 5.0 fps allows you to capture all the action.

9-point all cross-type AF system (including a high-precision dual-cross f/2.8 center point) for exceptional autofocus

 performance when shooting with the viewfinder and Hybrid CMOS AF increases autofocus speed when shooting photos and Movies in Live view.
EOS Full HD Movie mode with Movie Servo AF for continuous focus tracking of moving subjects, manual exposure  control and multiple frame rates (1080: 30p (29.97) / 24p (23.976) / 25p, 720: 60p (59.94) / 50p, 480: 30p (29.97) / 25p), built-in stereo microphone, manual audio level adjustment, and Video Snapshot with editing for expanded movie shooting options.Vari-angle Touch Screen 3.0-inch Clear View LCD monitor II (approximately 1,040,000 dots) with smudge-resistant coating features multi-touch operation and Touch AF for an easy and intuitive experience, flexible positioning, and clear viewing even when outdoors.Scene Intelligent Auto Mode delivers expertly optimized photos and offers improved scene detection for amazing results when shooting at night.Expand your creativity with advanced imaging features like Handheld Night Scene mode, HDR Backlight Control mode, and seven Creative Filters that can be displayed in real time during Live View shooting.

Multi Shot Noise Reduction provides outstanding noise reduction while preserving precious detail at high ISO speeds.

Compatibility with SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards, including new Ultra High Speed (UHS-I) cards.

Compatible with the full line of Canon EF and EF-S lenses.

Rebel SL1/EOS 100D

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).

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Yasuhara Nanoha Macro Lens 5:1 for Canon EOS M Ready To Ship

Yasuhara Nanoha

The Yasuhara Nanoha Macro Lens 5:1 for the Canon EOS M system (price & specs) is available and ready to ship at B&H for $499.99 (click here).

Press release (or see here for a review):

Yasuhara introducing the new NANOHA x5 for Canon EOS M.

Canon is the last manufacturer entering the market with the EOS M. It’s based around a new ‘EF-M’ lens mount, and two matched lenses are available to begin with: the EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM zoom, and the EF-M 22mm f/2 STM ‘pancake’ prime.

Yasuhara Nanoha

Yasuhara Co. Ltd.  reflecting the market and evolution of the new type of digital cameras has introduced  two special lenses in 2012.  Its NANOHA x5 macro lens and the MADOKA 180 circle fisheye lens is designed for micro 4/3 and Sony E mount systems. But…

NANOHA x5 is available also for Canon EOS M

After Canon’s introduction of the new EOS M camera, Yasuhara is coming to the market with the NANOHA x5 macro lens with the Canon M mount. The new NANOHA(C) lens is introduced today and ready for use also for Canon EOS M owners.

What is the difference between NANOHA x5 for Sony E, micro 4/3 and for Canon EOS M mount

Basically, the only difference is the mount system. NANOHA(E), NANOHA(M) and NANOHA(C) have the same optical system. Considering the size of the image sensor, the resulting picture of the NANOHA(C) is just like the one of the NANOHA(E). The outer dimensions of the NANOHA(C) are just like NANOHA(E)’s, but the weight of it is just like NANOHA(M)’s. For more information see the specifications below.

Yasuhara Nanoha

Yasuhara Nanoha