hdcamteam spotted a curious detail about the Canon EOS M. Before releasing the EOS M to the general public, Canon removed the 3x-10x digital zoom from the firmware. This feature was available with the [shoplink 333]Rebel T3i/EOS 600D[/shoplink] and is no longer available on the [shoplink 5623]Rebel T4i/650D[/shoplink]. The digital zoom feature was available only for video mode, same on the [shoplink 6091]Canon EOS M (price & specs)[/shoplink]. Among other reviews on the web, this is confirmed by dpreviews hands-on preview on a pre-production model (still online here), see image below.
Image courtesy: hdcamteam.com
Reason for the removal? Who knows. What do you think?
Canon EOS M price check: [shopcountry 6091]
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Concerning the Speedlite AF assist beam issue occurring with Speedlites used with a Canon EOS 5D Mark III or Canon EOS-1D X, there will soon be a firmware fix. In the EOS forum at Canon USA, a forum moderator wrote:
Canon has confirmed that, depending upon the shooting conditions, it may take slightly longer for the EOS 5D Mark III and EOS-1D X digital SLR cameras to acquire focus when using the Speedlite’s AF Assist Beam, compared with that of the EOS 5D Mark II and EOS-1D Mark IV digital SLR cameras using the Speedlite’s AF Assist Beam. We are developing a firmware update to enhance the focusing feature for the EOS 5D Mark III and the EOS-1D X. The schedule for release of this firmware update will be announced shortly.
“Announced shortly” could mean in April, when Canon is set to release a firmware update for the EOS 5D Mark III. Don’t think they will release another one before.
Canon EOS 5D Mark III price check: [shopcountry 2431]
Canon EOS-1D X price check: [shopcountry 4119]
There will be more Canon STM lenses, wide angles and telephotos, and they may have image stabilization. In an interview Masato Okada, Executive Officer – Deputy Chief Executive – ICP Group 1 Canon Inc., confirmed Canon’s commitment to STM (Stepping Motor) lenses and videography. As you most probably know, STM lenses focus near to silent, avoiding disturbing noise when continuously autofocusing while shooting video. Mr. Okada said that “it is possible that [there will be] STM lens [with] wider and longer focal length“, and that Canon “consider producing wider and longer STM lenses after passing through optical design process“. Another Canon executive, Naoya Kaneda, Senior General Manager ICP Development Center 1, added: “it’s also possible that STM lenses will be equipped with IS”.
Currently there are four Canon STM lenses:
Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM – check price at the following shops: [shopcountry 5686]
CanonEF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM – check price at the following shops: [shopcountry 6295]
CanonEF-M 22mm f/2 STM – check price at the following shops: [shopcountry 6093]
CanonEF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM – check price at the following shops: [shopcountry 6095]
Two good deals for all of you who are located in Europe. Two top rated sellers on eBay Germany have the following Canon DSLR kits in offer. Free shipping in Germany.
Canon EOS 60D with EF-S 17-85mm IS USM lens for [shoplink 10427 ebay] 919 Euro (click here)[/shoplink] by seller technikdirekt (99.9% positive ratings)
Canon EOS 650D with EF-S 18-55mm IS II lens for [shoplink 10430 ebay] 595 Euro (click here)[/shoplink] by seller monbeck (99.8% positive ratings)
Found a video of the interview with Masaya Maeda, Chief Executive — Image Communication Product Operations — Canon Inc on YouTube (user fotografernet). Parts of this interview have been posted previously in written form. The video has English subtitles and Masaya Maeda’s answers are translated. The discussed topics:
Cinema EOS
[shoplink 7139]Canon EOS 6D (price & specs)[/shoplink] (he would buy one for himself)
Challenges of the compact camera segment, the [shoplink 9369]PowerShot N (price & specs)[/shoplink] as an answer to this
How Canon will increase revenues in 2013
The advanced technologies actually implemented in top-end gear will come to entry level gear
All regional markets are equally important to Canon
Canon has the Powershot S100 for $249 (click here) as a Gold Box Deal, it just got live. although there is already the successor available, the [shoplink 10422]PowerShot S110[/shoplink], the GPS enabled and highly popular PowerShot S100 can still hold up. The new S110 has WiFi connectivity, but no more GPS receiver.
12.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor combined with the new DIGIC 5 Image Processor createsthe Canon HS SYSTEM for improved low-light performance up to ISO 6400 and enhanced image quality.
Capture stunning Full HD 1080p video in stereo sound with a dedicated movie button; zoom while shooting and play back videos on an HDTV via the HDMI output.
5x Optical Zoom with 24mm wide angle allows you to capture more in your frame, and a bright f/2.0 lens makes it ideal for low-light conditions or using shallowdepth-of-field for dramatic, soft backgrounds.
Intelligent IS automatically chooses from six different modes to optimize image stabilization for the shooting condition.
High-Speed Burst HQ allows for continuous capture at a maximum of 8 frames* while maintaining superb image quality and Super Slow Motion Movie records videoat high speeds to allow playback in slow motion.
Full range of shooting and recording modes including RAW + JPEG for the ultimatecreative control, and a control ring for intuitive manual adjustment.
Built-in GPS tracker records your location, and a logger allows easy viewing of the locations on a map to help you remember where images were taken.
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