No More Canon EOS M In The USA?

Canon EOS M

Canon Rumors found out that the EOS M disappeared from Canon’s USA site, while the [shoplink 6095]18-55mm IS STM[/shoplink] and the [shoplink 6093]22mm f/2 STM[/shoplink] lenses are still listed.

The speculation goes that Canon may no longer sell their mirrorless system in the USA. That would be a pity, then this little camera is a wonderful piece of gear, despite all the harsh (and often unfounded) critics you may have heard. I have it in my bag all the time, also while travelling thru India in this very moment.

The [shoplink 6091]EOS M[/shoplink] coupled with the amazing [shoplink 14076]EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM[/shoplink] lens (which was never available in the US) is a lightweight kit that shots great pictures. I never had issues with the EOS M’s AF system, so don’t believe everything that has been said about the AF of the EOS M.

CR speculates that we could see an EF-based mirrorless camera somewhere in the future. I don’t think so.

[via CR]

 

(Update) Next Canon APS-C Flagship Will Come For Photokina, Prototypes Tested At 2014 FIFA World Cup

 

Canon APS-C Flagship
Fake EOS 7D Mark II (mock-up)

Little correction: the source contacted me again. Not prototypes are tested during 2014 World Cup in Brazil, but preproduction models undergoing last tests (in the field). I think it’s more about firmware fine-tuning or similar issues.

I have been told (thanks) that selected photographers will test prototypes ofthe upcoming Canon EOS 7D replacement during the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brasil. The source (known to me) also told me that the EOS 7D replacement will be announced for Photokina 2014. Apparently Canon is going to announce a pro-grade APS-C camera, and wants to be sure to do everything right.

It is still not sure if the EOS 7D replacement will be called “EOS 7D Mark II”. According to my information it will not be named that way. The high-level video features rumored previously have been confirmed by the source. I still have no hints about the rumored hybrid viewfinder, though none of my source has ever told me that it will not be featured on Canon’s next APS-C flagship.

The EOS 7D [shoplink 337](price & specs)[/shoplink] has been announced in september 2009. If Canon announces the replacement for Photokina 2014, that would be 5 years after the 7D. A long time, and some people starts wondering if Canon will ever announce a new APS-C flagship. I think they will. Canon has the knowledge and the research facilities to produce a milestone APS-C camera. If only they want to do.

However, be aware that all the EOS 7D replacement rumors I and others reported so far are pretty vague, and sometimes contradicting. For me there is only one sure thing: Canon will announce a new APS-C flagship. Eventually.

 

 

Is The EF 100-400 f/4.5-5.6L IS Replacement The Next L Lens Canon Will Announce?

EF 100-400 f/4.5-5.6L IS Replacement

The Canon [shoplink 124]EF 100-400 f/4.5-5.6L IS[/shoplink]

A new rumor in the long series of EF 100-400 f/4.5-5.6L IS replacement rumors showed up on the web.

It is said that the next “L” lens Canon will announce will the replacement for the EF 100-400 f/4.5-5.6L IS. No specs so far. The new lens is expected to be announced after or shortly before the EOS 7D replacement. The 7D replacement is rumored for Photokina 2014 (September), so the lens may be announced around this time.

Canon EF 100-400 f/4.5-5.6L IS price check: [shopcountry 124] [via CR]

Does Canon Have An f/2.8 Ultra Wide Zoom In Work?

EF 16-35mm f/4L IS
The new EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM

Canon Rumors got word that Canon is working on a new f/2.8 ultra wide zoom. The news came in shortly after the announcement of the EF 16-35mm f/4L IS ($1,199, pre-order at B&H Photo | Adorama).

The rumored lens is said to be wider than 16mm, speculations go for a 12-24mm or 14-24mm lens. It was also suggested that this lens will not be announced any time soon, and that it may be announced within 6 months of a prosumer high-res DSLR.

[via CR]

Next Canon Announcement To Come Soon: Canon Powershot SX60 HS IS

Powershot SX60 HS IS

Canon Powershot SX50 HS IS

I just got an email from a known source saying; stay ready for the next announcement it will be the Powershot SX60 HS IS.

Unfortunately there were no specs sent in by the source, and I doubt that the specs pointing out a 60x zoom I got the last time are accurate. Other rumors suggest a 100x zoom, and there is a patent leading in this direction. A zoom beyond 60x seems plausible to me. I am still sure the Powershot SX60 HS IS will be announced before summer 2014.

Just a small rumor saying the Powershot SX60 HS IS will be announced soon. Nothing more. For the time being.