Canon Rebel SL1 In Stock and Ready To Ship (plus a hands-on review)

Rebel SL1

B&H has Canon’s new Rebel, the world’s smallest DSLR, in stock and ready to ship. The Canon Rebel SL1/EOS 100D with the new EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM is on sale for $799 (click here).

They also posted a hands-on review about the Rebel SL1. Core 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 AF System
  • Scene Intelligent Auto Mode
  • Compact and Lightweight; Weighs 0.8 lb
  • EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens

Rumor & Patent: Canon Working On New Tilt-Shift Lenses?

Canon

Canon

Canon

Just recently a rumor about new Canon tilt-shift lenses surfaced. 45mm and 90mm are possible candidates for a replacement. The new tilt-shifts could be announced at the end of 2013 and be released in early 2014.

Egami (translated) spotted a patent that fits well with the rumor above. It is not directly related to lens engineering, it considers a method to change the angle of the grid lines in the EVF and in live view mode depending by the amount of tilt that was set.

  • Patent Publication No. 2013-81129
    • Publication date 2013.5.2
    • Filing date 2011.10.5
  • Shooting assist functions suitable for tilt lens
  • I rotate display grid lines
    • The angle information of the tilt lens to determine the angle of the grid lines
    • To align in the direction of change of focus, the angle of the grating lines, easy to compose the picture

Deal: Canon EOS 60D Bundle With 18-135mm Lens, Printer and Accessories – $899

EOS 60D

Excellent starter kit on sale at B&H for a really good price. The Canon EOS 60D bundle is yours for $899 (click here), and includes:

  • Canon EOS 60D DSLR Camera
  • Canon EF-S 18-135mm IS Lens
  • Canon PIXMA PRO-100 Color Inkjet Wireless Photo Printer
  • Canon SG-201 Photo Paper Plus Semi-Gloss 13 x 19″ (50 Sheets)
  • Ruggard Commando 35 DSLR Shoulder Bag
  • SanDisk 16GB SDHC Memory Card Ultra Class 10 UHS-I
  • Watson LP-E6 Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (7.4V, 1750mAh)

Save $100 On Canon PowerShot G15 (and a review of the G15)

PowerShot G15

Concrete saving offered by B&H.

Save $100 on the Canon PowerShot G15, actually on sale for $399 (click here). Please note: the final price shows up when the item is added to the cart.

Core specs:

  • 12.1MP CMOS Sensor
  • 3.0″ LCD Monitor
  • 5x Optical Zoom 6.1-30.5mm Lens
  • 28-140mm 35mm Equivalent Focal Length
  • DIGIC 5 Image Processor
  • 1080p HD Video Capture
  • 12800 ISO
  • Intelligent IS Image Stabilization
  • 10fps Continuous Capture
  • RAW & JPEG Capture

A recent review of the PowerShot G15 was published by Digital Camera Review. In the conclusion hey write:

[…] the Canon G15 does not disappoint. It is an all around excellent point and shoot for anyone ranging from amateurs to seasoned professionals. The 12.1-megapixel sensor paired with the Digic 5 image processor makes for a great combination. It is able to be used in a wide variety of settings due to the vast ISO range, the great 28-140mm focal length and the fast f1.8-f2.8 lens. Add to that beautiful spec sheet the ability to shoot video at whim due to the dedicated movie button and you have a camera that will be hard to put down.

This camera has so much going for it. The body is durable and has a nice finish. It is solid while handling, quick to respond, and offers great image quality. Besides a few flaws that are pretty easy to overlook I can highly recommend this camera for a vast majority of the population. I think that professionals will respond very positively due to its nice feature set and plethora of physical buttons that negate delving into a deep in-camera menu.

Save $50 on Canon Speedlite 600EX-RT

Speedlite 600EX-RT

B&H is selling the Canon Speedlite 600EX-RT with a $50 discount for $499 (click here).

  • Wireless Radio Multiple Flash System
  • TTL, E-TTL II & A-TTL Compatible
  • GN 197′ (60 m) @ ISO100
  • Exceptionally Dust- and Water-Resistant
  • Zoom Flash Head: 20-200mm Range
  • Dot Matrix LCD Panel and Backlit Button
  • Color Filter Holder for Gelatin Filters
  • 18 Custom Functions
  • Full 180-Degree Swivel in Each Direction
  • AF Assist Beam