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The Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Zoom Lens in stock and ready to ship from Adorama ($2,299). How long the supply will last: probably not for long. Seller Beach Camera on Amazon (4 left, $2,899) also has the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Zoom Lens in stock, but with a surprisingly higher price tag.
Canon EOS M shipping in the USA delayed to end of October? Yesterday we reported that Adorama and B&H were about to start shipping the Canon EOS M yesterday, October 15th. Today fstoppers reports that they
[…] just received word from B&H that the Canon EOS M, which was expected to ship yesterday, was delayed until October 31. No word on why as of yet, but for those of you expecting the review from us or to pick one up for yourself, you’ll have to wait a bit longer.
Canon EOS M price and availability check: B&H Photo, Adorama, Amazon USA, Amazon Canada, Canon Canada, Canon USA
Update: The advisory showed up on Canon USA’s site too. I changed the machine translated text,
Canon Product Advisory: WFT-E7B Wireless File Transmitter rubber part is discolouring. The product advisory come from Canon Japan (translated). The rubber top of the Canon WFT-E7B Wireless Transmitter is loosing colour. This is not the first time Canon has problems with rubber parts. The machine translated advisory:
Phenomenon
The exterior rubber part on some Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E7A units may change color (turn white) after a short period of time. Canon USA will replace those rubber parts at no charge to the customer.
Affected Product
The rubber on the top surface of some WFT-E7A units produced in certain lots from April 9 through July 13 may turn white after a short period of time. We have determined after inquiry with the rubber manufacturer and analysis, that the white substance is zinc bis (N,N’-dimethyldithiocarbamate).Zinc bis is not used in the production of this product. However, the quantity of rubber accelerator used in the affected production lots was slightly higher than usual. As a result the rubber surface may turn white due to a chemical reaction with the rubber accelerator and other substances. High temperature and high humidity may contribute to this condition. Zinc bis (N,N’-dimethyldithiocarbamate), which becomes deposited on the rubber surface, is created as a result of this chemical reaction.
Only certain batches are affected. You can easily check if yours is also affected by checking the serial number: Affected product items have a digit of “1” at the fifth position from the left and the first two left-most digits in the 03-06 range.
Only certain WFT-E7A wireless file transmitter units
produced between April 9 and July 13, 2012 are affected.
If the first two digits of the serial number are “03” through “06” and the fifth digit is “1”, the unit is affected.
03xx1xxxxx, 04xx1xxxxx, 05xx1xxxxx, 06xx1xxxxx ([x] represents any optional number. )
If you have one of these transmitters Canon will repair it for free:
Free Repair
Canon USA will replace the rubber part of the affected wireless file transmitters free of charge at our service centers.We anticipate that our free repair service will start in late October or early November.
Caution on Use
The amount of zinc bis detected during our testing was minimal. Although Canon has not received any reports of injury or allergic reactions regarding this product, it is possible for zinc bis, in the small amount found in the rubber surface of affected units, to cause allergic reactions, such as a rash, when it comes in contact with skin of sensitive persons. In addition, if eyes are rubbed after contact with the substance, symptoms such as red eyes may develop.As a precautionary measure, thoroughly wash your hands with water if they have come in contact with the rubber surface that has turned white. If any medical symptoms develop, please consult your physician immediately.
Contact Information For Inquiries
This information is for residents of the United States and Puerto Rico only. If you do not reside in the USA or Puerto Rico, please contact the Canon Customer Support Center in your region.Thank you,
Customer Support Operations
Canon U.S.A., Inc
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Remains Of The Day: Canon And Photography News:
The Green Monster: A Look at the Sigma 200-500mm “Bazooka” Lens –> read it here
7 Colorful Hours of a Sunset Captured in a Single Photograph –> read it here
Why Photographers Should Embrace, Not Scorn, Tools Like Instagram –> read it here
As CR noticed, both Adorama and B&H are stating that the Canon EOS M with the EF-M 22mm f/2 STM will be available by today, October 15th. This should mean the Canon EOS M with EF-M 22mm f/2 starts shipping today in USA.
To order the Canon EOS M click on the shop name: Adorama | B&H.
Mine will arrive next week. :-)
Time for a Rebel T4i/EOS 650D reviews and comparisons round-up. There are at least two big innovations that Canon carried out with the Rebel T4i/650D: the touchscreen interface (same as on the EOS M) and the hybrid auto-focus system. The AF system allows for full auto-focus while you are in video mode, a very quiet AF when you use STM (Stepping Motor) lenses. The hybrid AF and the full AF in video mode are a primer for Canon: The Rebel T4i/EOS 650D is the first Canon ever that comes with this feature. The Rebel T4i/EOS 650D kit with the 18-135mm IS STM kit lens has a price tag of $1200. The Rebel T4i/EOS 650D acted as a sort of testbed for the technologies Canon later implemented on its first mirrorless system camera, the Canon EOS M (see here for price and specs). Rebel T4i/EOS 650D specifications:
Let’s start with digitalcamerainfo. They compared the Rebel T4i/EOS 650D with its predecessor, the Rebel T3i/EOS 600D. The new Rebel is definitely a more powerful video-making gear. However, if you are not particularly interested in video, then the Rebel T3i/EOS 600D (click here for price and specs) may be your best bet. Virtually same image quality at a concretely lower price (it’s the last year’s model). The same guys at digitalcamerainfo also made a comparison between the Rebel T4i/EOS 650D and the Nikon D3200 (which is almost half the costs of the Rebel).
There’s little question that the T4i is a better camera in every respect, aside from pure image quality. It’s better built, more feature rich, has a more logical and full-featured control scheme, and boasts neat party tricks like touchscreen control and continuous video autofocus. This is stuff the D3200 can’t hope to match.
I know a lot of people who are unsure if they should prefer the Rebel T4i/EOS 650D or the more feature rich EOS 60D. The following video by Dave Dugdale may help take a decision.
Some more Rebel T4i/EOS 650D reviews. PCPro UK‘s verdict:
Clever use of a touchscreen display and a vast improvement to autofocus performance on video and stills makes the 650D the best all-rounder for amateurs.
Photographyblog‘s conclusion:
In summary the new 650D / Rebel T4i is the most complicated yet friendly mid-range Canon DSLR yet, truly a camera that you can grow into as your photography skills develop. It only misses out on our highest Essential award because of the still slow Live View auto-focusing and a small price increase over the 600D, but is more than deserving of our still-coveted Highly Recommended award.
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