Gizmodo’s 10 Most Important Cameras Of 2012, EOS 5D Mark III On First Position

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Gizmodo posted the 10 most important cameras of 2012, putting the Canon EOS 5D Mark III on first position.

Beside the awesome 61 point AF system (the same featured on the [shoplink 4119]EOS-1D X[/shoplink]), the [shoplink 2431]EOS 5D Mark III (price & specs)[/shoplink] is seen as the update to the [shoplink 254]EOS 5D Mark II (price & specs)[/shoplink] that users wanted. If the EOS 5D Mark II was the game changer it was, especially for indie film makers, then Canon did the right thing to listen to customers and to improve the EOS 5D Mark III following users suggestions. Some excerpts from Gizmodo’s motivation to rank the EOS 5D Mark III on first place among the 10 top cameras of 2012:

  • In creating the 5D Mark III, Canon listened to all of the critiques and complaints about the Mark II, refining the hardware, functionality, and capabilities of its insanely popular shooter. It may be more update than revolution, but damn: This camera is sweet.
  • The biggest differences between the Mark II and Mark III are hidden inside, but the 5D Mark III’s body and exterior control layout have also seen some improvements. It’s nicer to hold and easier to use. The power switch […] has been beefed up and moved to the top of the camera next to the mode dial. It’s easier to find, and harder to accidentally flip.
  • […]  one of the things that distinguished the 5D Mark II was its amazing low-light performance. The Mark III improves on this noticeably. Its full-frame 22.3-megapixel sensor might only be marginally larger than the 21.1-megapixel sensor on the Mark II. But its new design uses pixels that work better in low-light conditions […] the new design includes a gapless micro lens—also borrowed from the 1D X—that basically lets more light reach the sensor’s pixels.
  • Combined with a smoking new Digic 5+ processor the Mark III focuses shockingly fast, even when there’s not a lot of light. […] rofessionals can tweak and fine-tune the camera’s tracking sensitivity and characteristics to their needs, but regular people can get shockingly good results with the six presets.

The Canon EOS 5D Mark II, which still is an absolutely great camera, can be yours for a steal, $1749 in these days (click on shopname: [shopcountry 254]. The EOS 5D Mark III is seeing price drop after price drop, and is sold for [shoplink 9093 ebay]$2800 (click here)[/shoplink] by top rated eBay seller getitdigital. The usual price is around $2975 in these days (click on shopname: [shopcountry 2431]).

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Holga Lens Filter Kit For Your Canon DSLR

A Holga Lens Filter Kit For Your Canon DSLR
Image credit: fancycrave.com

Ever wanted to have that special Holga retro look on your Canon DSLR without doing postprocessing? Just shooting away and getting the typical Holga aesthetics? You can, for less than 100 bucks you get a Holga lens filter kit for your Canon DSLR.

Holga itself sells a filter kit for Canon mounts. The kit is sold for $92.95 (click here) on Amazon. It appears they have just 5 items in stock.

 

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US Deal: Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM $850

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Top rated eBay seller getitdigital has the Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens for [shoplink 9141 ebay]$850 (click here)[/shoplink]. As free bonuses you also get an UV filter and a lens cap keeper. The lens comes with USA warranty and ships for free in the US.

This is a good deal for a lens that usually is sold for $1091 at best, for instance at Amazon (click here).

Product specs:

  • 24-105mm standard zoom lens with f/4 maximum aperture for Canon EOS SLR cameras
  • 1 Super UD glass element and 3 aspherical lenses minimize chromatic aberration and distortion
  • Ring-type USM system delivers silent but quick autofocus (AF); full-time manual focus
  • Image Stabilizer technology steadies camera shake at up to 3 stops; weighs 23.6 ounces
  • Dust- and moisture-resistant; measures 3.3 inches in diameter and 4.2 inches long; 1-year warranty

 

Canon France Teaser For A New Camcorder (?)

The image above has been published by Canon France. The accompanying French text says: Soon, we will share information that will change the way you look at the world…

It's most probably a new camcorder, given the way the girl in the pic holds the mysterious thing (the ping-pong ball also is not visible, don't know why)

Well, CES 2013 is not far away, the teaser may indicate some imminent product announcement.

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Canon Lens And DSLR Rebates (Hot: 70-300 f/4-5.6L for $1099, and EOS 5D2, EOS 7D, 50mm f/1.8 Deals) -Update

Update1: the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L deal is no longer alive. The price is now $1399.

Update2: However, Amazon has the EF 70-300 for $1299 (click here)

Interesting Canon gear rebates at Adorama.

The Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM UD Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens is sold for $1099 (click here) instead of $1499. Final price shows up after having added the item to the cart. This is a hot deal!

The EF 50mm f/1.8 II is sold for $89.99 (click here) instead of $110. Final price shows up after having added the item to the cart. Limited quantity.

the Canon 5D Mark II body is on sale for $1529 (click here) and the 5D Mark II with the EF 24-105L for $2,399 (click here). Final price shows up after having added the item to the cart.

Finally, the still outstanding EOS 7D is on sale for$1199 (click here)

 

Rumor: Canon EOS 7D Mark II Specs And Release Date (and 3D tidbits)

Northlight Images reports two rumors from two different sources concerning the Canon EOS 7D Mark II. Both sources suggest that the release, or at least the announcement, may be a matter of a few months. Let’s see them

  1. EOS 7D Mark II rumored to have a 21MP sensor, 10 fps, Dual Digic 5+, ISO 100-25600, should be announced in February and ship in April
  2. EOS 7D Mark II rumored to have a Digic 6 CPU, a new sensor design with more than 20MP, and to be announced in late spring. The new sensor design said to be featured also on the fabled 3D with >50MP. The 3D set be announced in late 2013-early 2014

Your comments and suggestions are always welcome. Personally I think that a 21MP sensor with 10fps burst rate could possibly need more CPU power than what is delivered by the Dual Digic 5+.

Btw, Adorama has the Canon EOS 7D discounted at $1199 (click here)

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