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Rumor: New Canon Compact Cameras Expected At CP+

Digicame-info (translated) published a list of compact cameras that are expected to be announced at CP+ (Camera & Photo Imaging Show 2013). The Canon cams are:

– IXY610F
– IXY110F
– IXY90F
– Compact abroad previously announced (such as PowerShotA1400, A2600)

I guess “IXY” is the Japanese name for the Ixus series. Moreover, as digicame-info writes, the list does not mean there could not be other announcements.

Canon 2013 Roadmap Rumor (EOS 7D Mark II In The Second Half 2013)

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Canon 2013 Roadmap Rumor

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Canon 2013 roadmap rumor reported by Canon Rumors.

Canon’s 2013 roadmap will see three new DSLRs, two entry-level, one mid-level. One of the former will most probably be the EOS 70D. [shoplink 335]EOS 60D (price & specs)[/shoplink] stocks are getting low, its price is also tumbling down. The other entry-level may be the successor of the [shoplink 5623]Rebel T4i/650D[/shoplink], a Rebel T5i/EOS 700D?

The mid-level camera is supposedly the EOS 7D Mark II, the awaited successor of the [shoplink 337]EOS 7D (price & specs)[/shoplink]. The EOS 7D Mark II, seconding the “very reliable source” at CR, should not be announced before the second half of 2013. This fits with the interview with Masaya Maeda, where the Canon manager says that the EOS 7D Mark II will not be announced soon. There should also be a new mirrorless body on the way, let’s say an EOS M2 (hopefully with a more serious AF than the [shoplink 6091]Canon EOS M (price & specs)[/shoplink]).

In the lens section, there should be up to four lenses set to be announced in 2013. No mention about type or specs of the lenses, but a new 100-400 L-grade lens can be expected.

That’s it. All in all, nothing really new and more or less what we all were expecting. The interview with Masaya Maeda clearly stated that the EOS 7D Mark II would not have been announced at CP+, or anywhere soon. Oh, almost forgot it. Rumors are saying the EOS 70D comes with built-in WiFi. That would be a nice move Canon!

[via CR]

US Deals: More Refurbished Canon Gear On Sale

Refurbished Canon Gear On Sale

 

While the refurbished Canon DSLRs featured a few days ago are still in stock at the Canon Direct Store (click here), there are also some refurbished gear offers at B&H (some prices show up after having added the item to the cart). You’ll see the EOS 60D body only at $599,95 below. Be aware that the body only option comes for new at $699 (click on shop name: Amazon | B&H | Adorama). Here too the final price shows up after having added the item to the cart.

B&H refurbished Canon gear:

Canon EF 24-70mm f/4 L IS USM Flare Test

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The Digital Picture added a lens flare test to their [shoplink 8251]Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM (price & specs)[/shoplink] review.

The review can be accessed here, the lens flare test is here.

Adorama's product description:

The Canon EOS 24-70mm f/4L IS USM is designed for full-frame DSLRs like the Canon EOS 6D. With 2 aspheric and 2 UD elements, the EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM is said to deliver high- quality images with excellent detail throughout the entire zoom range. A 9-blade circular diaphragm should produce pleasingly soft backgrounds. It offers a minimum focusing distance of 1.25 ft./0.38m across the entire zoom range and has a macro mode at the telephoto end with up to 0.7x magnification (minimum focusing distance becomes 7.87 in./0.2m) and is easily accessible with a one-touch switch. It features a Hybrid IS system with up to 4 stops of stabilization, compensating for both angular and shift types of camera shake, delivering effective stabilization even in macro. Inner focusing and ring-type USM deliver, fast, quiet AF, and full-time manual focus is available for manual focusing even while in AF mode. The durable EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM is sealed for excellent dust and water resistance plus has fluorine coating on the front and rear elements reducing smears and fingerprints.

Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM price check: [shopcountry 8251]

 

US Super Deal: Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM For Ridiculous $749

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The price is a steal, the seller gets featured in eBay’s Daily Deals, but the positive ratings (98,1%) are not stellar. Use your guts.

eBay seller bigvalueinc has a brand-new Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM [shoplink 10061 ebay] for ridiculous $749 (click here)[/shoplink] (original packaging). Free shipping and Canon USA warranty. Limited quantity. Usual price is at least $1050!

The sellers page is here.