Canon Patent for 11-24mm f/4 Lens
Egami (translated) spotted a patent filed by Canon for an 11-24mm f/4 wide-angle lens for full-frame sensors. Patent Publication No. 2014-10286 Publication date 2014.1.20 Filing date 2012.6.29 Example 1 Zoom…
Magic Lantern Increases Canon EOS 5D Mark III Dynamic Range By 1/2 Stop (up to 15 stops)
Another breakthrough by the Magic Lantern team. 1/2 stop more dynamic range on the - 15 stops of DR are now possible on the 5D3! The image above, posted by…
Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD Review (a game changer)
Dustin Abbott wrote an exhaustive review about the image stabilized Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD super zoom ($1069, Adorama | B&H Photo). He defines the Tamron as a "game changer" and compares the…
Deal: Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS Macro – $669 (B&H)
B&H Photo has the well-regarded Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS Macro lens on sale for $669 after $300 instant rebate, plus 4% rewards and free shipping, no sales tax in US…
Rumor: No Canon EOS 7D Replacement at CP+ (and new tidbits about high end DSLR with hybrid viewfinder)
We are getting closer to CP+ (2/13-16), and rumors start coming in again. We have been told (thanks) that Canon will neither announce the replacement for the , nor their new,…
Canon Powershot G1X Mark II Specification May Have Leaked
This was posted to Chinese Xitek forum (translated) back in November 2013 by a user claiming these are the specs of the successor of the Canon , the "G1 X Mark…
How To Get The Canon EOS M2 Wherever You Are (not just in Asia)
Despite the fact that the EOS M2 has been released only for the China and Japan market you can get it shipped wherever you are located. You can via eBay.…
Canon Files Patent For Automated Auto-Focus Microadjustement
Source: Egami (translated) Canon filed a patent for automatic auto-focus microadjustement of lenses. Pretty cool feature that I would like to see on my DSLRs. Patent description: Patent Publication No.…
Canon Rumor: New Canon APS-C Flagship On Its Way?
Is the successor of the EOS 7D on its way? A new rumor suggests that Canon may use the concomitance of the Winter Olympics in Sochi (2/7-2/23) and CP+ (2/13-2/16)…
Canon EOS M2 Got DxOMarked
The Asia-only Canon EOS M2 got DxOMarked. No big surprises here since the EOS M2 sports the same sensor of the . Interesting to see that the EOS M2 has the same…
Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 OS HSM Available For Pre-Order (B&H)
The just announced Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 OS HSM is already available for pre-order at B&H Photo for $399. More after the break. Lens Construction 16 Elements in 13 Groups Angle of View…
Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Review (The Phoblographer)
Among the many high quality lenses released by Sigma lately, there is also the new . This lens, thought for full-frame sensors, directly competes with Canon's own , a well-known,…
Canon Powershot N100 Hands-On (engadget)
Canon Powershot N100 Announced yesterday, Canon's new concept camera, the dual camera enabled Powershot N100 got its first hands-on review by engadget (with a 2min hands-on video). The N100 in…
CES 2014: Sigma Announces Redesigned 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 OS HSM “Contemporary” Lens
Sigma announced a redesigned 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 OS HSM lens, part of the "Contemporary" line-up. Price and availability to be announced. Press release was made together with the announcement of the new…
CES 2014: Sigma Announces New 50mm F1.4 DG HSM “Art” Lens
Sigma announced a new lens, the Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM. This is a completely new designed lens and not really a replacement for the Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM. Price…
CES 2014: Canon Announces New Lineup of Multi-Purpose VIXIA HF R-Series Camcorders
Pre-order: VIXIA HF R52: Amazon | B&H VIXIA HF R50: Amazon | B&H VIXIA HF R500: Amazon | B&H Canon press release: Canon Introduces New Lineup of Multi-Purpose VIXIA HF R-Series Camcorders…
CES 2014: Canon Announces VIXIA mini X Compact Personal Camcorder (better audio quality & image stabilisation)
Canon VIXIA mini X pre-order: Amazon Canon press release: Canon Introduces VIXIA mini X Compact Personal Camcorder with Improved Audio Quality and Image Stabilization New VIXIA mini X Compact Personal…
CES 2014: Canon Announces Powershot SX600 HS and Powershot ELPH 340 HS Compact Cameras
Next two compact cams Canon announces for CES 2014, the PowerShot SX600 HS (pre-order: Amazon | Adorama | B&H) and PowerShot ELPH 340 HS (pre-order: Amazon | Adorama | B&H). The SX600 is expected to ship in February 2014…
CES 2014: Canon Announces Powershot N100 (with “dual capture”)
After the Facebook-enabled , Canon announces a new "concept camera", the Powershot N100 (pre-order: Amazon | Adorama | B&H) . The N100 feature a tiltable display, a 12MP sensor, DIGIC 6, a 24mm f/1.8…
Pictures of New Canon Powershot Cameras Leaked (N100, SX600, 265HS)
Images of soon to be released, new Canon compact cameras have been leaked. The cameras will most probably be announced at CES, and are: PowerShot N100 PowerShot SX600HS IXUS 265HS…