[Deal] Canon EOS 5D Mark III Is On Sale For $3,039.33 (limited quantity) – Update: deal still going on

Update: I just checked eBay, the deal is still alive

Another good deal on eBay today, this time by top-rated seller getitdigital. The Canon EOS 5D Mark III is on sale for [shoplink 7373 ebay]$3,093.33 (click here to check the deal)[/shoplink]. Limited quantity and won’t last long!

  • 22.3MP Full-Frame CMOS Sensor
  • 3.2″ Clear View High Resolution LCD
  • DIGIC 5+ Image Processor
  • 61-Point High Density AF
  • Full HD 1080/30p and 720/60p Formats
  • Built-In HDR and Multiple Exposure Modes
  • Extended ISO Range (50-102400)
  • Up to 6.0 FPS Continuous Mode
  • Dual CF and SD Memory Card Slots
  • Durable Magnesium-Alloy Construction

[Deal] EOS 5D Mark II and EF 24-105 f/4L IS and Pixma Pro 9000 For $2599 (limited quantity)

Good deal by top-rated eBay seller beachcamera. Get the EOS 5D Mark II, an EF 24-105mm f/4L IS lens and the Pixma Pro 9000 printer for just [shoplink 7359]$2599 (click here to check the deal and availability)[/shoplink]. They have a limited quantity in stock.

See the specs and features of the EOS 5D Mark II after the break.

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[Review] Canon EOS M Production Model Reviewed By Engadget (IQ superb, AF not so much) – Update

Update: If you can’t wait to get the [shoplink 6091 ebay]EOS M you can find it on eBay (click here)[/shoplink] and on Amazon Japan (click here).

Now that the [shoplink 6091]Canon EOS M (click here for specs and kits)[/shoplink] is shipping in Japan (and other parts of Asia) Engadget got a Canon EOS M production model reviewed and felt the pulse of Canon’s somewhat timid (some may say half-hearthed) approach to mirrorless system cameras.

Don’t get me wrong, the EOS M is an excellent little camera sporting an 18MP APS-C sensor and all the latest of Canon’s digital photographic technology, and it can mount the whole range of  the outstanding EF lens line-up. At the EOS M’s core you’ll find a lot of the technology employed in Canon’s DSLR line-up. The sensor, the touchscreen and user interface, the cpu and more are shared with the [shoplink 5623]Rebel T4i/EOS 650D DSLR[/shoplink]. Nevertheless, while having a price tag of $799, there are some shortfalls that let us a little puzzled. Auto focus is not as quick as you may expect (or want). The AF issue was known, but so far tested only in pre-production models. It’s sad to learn that it didn’t change in production models. This is probably the most criticized shortfall of Canon’s mirrorless attempt. And even if it will be cause some passionated flamewars in dedicated forums, this is an annoyance and not a real problem. Not enough problem for me: I am looking to get an EOS M for a trip I am planning in November.

The other one, already discussed issue, is the missing of a more powerful control dial (something you may miss, especially if you are accustomed to Canon’s DSLR’s, even if entry level). Liking or not liking to have to interact with a touchscreen is a subjective matter. I for myself prefer control dials. But that’s just me.

Enough of the bad news. Image quality is superb (as you can easily see in the samples), high ISO performance is as excellent as always with Canon (12800, 25600 expanded). Low light performance, sharpness, dynamic range are all outstanding. Just check the review. The EOS M is not disappointing if you are looking for outstanding IQ in a compact body.

The real question is: could Canon have done it better? And if yes, why didn’t they do?

Get Engadgets interesting and not always generous (towards Canon) review clicking here.

EOS M price check and availability: [shopcountry 6091]

All pre-order links and options after the break…

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Adobe LightRoom 4.2, Camera Raw 7.2 and DNG Converter 7.2 Released

Update day at Adobe. New versions of [shoplink 2813]Adobe Lightroom [/shoplink] (4.2), Camera Raw (7.2) and DNG Converter (7.2). Support for new cameras and lenses.

Download links for
LightRoom 4.2: Windows, Mac – to see the corrected bugs click here
DNG Converter 7.2: Windows, Mac – to see the corrected bugs click here

Camera Raw is available through the update mechanism in Photoshop CS6.

New cameras are supported:

  • Canon [shoplink 5623]Rebel T4i/650D[/shoplink]
  • Canon [shoplink 6091]EOS M[/shoplink]

For thethered operations the following Canon cameras are supported:

  • Canon EOS Kiss X5
  • [shoplink 333]Rebel T3i/600D[/shoplink]
  • Canon EOS Kiss X50
  • Canon [shoplink 331]Rebel T3/EOS 1100D[/shoplink]
  • Canon [shoplink 2431]EOS 5D Mark III[/shoplink]
  • Canon [shoplink 4119]EOS-1D X[/shoplink]

Finally, these Canon lenses have lens profiles in LR 4.2:

Canon [shoplink 2163]EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM[/shoplink] Canon
Canon [shoplink 2165]EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM[/shoplink] Canon
Canon [shoplink 5686]EF 40mm f/2.8 STM[/shoplink] Canon
Canon [shoplink 6093]EF 22mm f/2 STM[/shoplink] Canon
Canon [shoplink 6093]EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM[/shoplink] Canon
Canon [shoplink 6295]EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM[/shoplink] Canon
Sigma [shoplink 5573]Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-5.6 DC OS HSM[/shoplink] Canon
Zeiss Distagon T* 2/25 ZE Canon
Zeiss Distagon T* 1,4/35 ZE Canon

Hoax Or Real? An EOS 3D Shows Up On B&H’s Catalog, But Then Disappers

 

The people at Nine Volt made a search on B&H’s camera store, and they searched for the EOS 3D, and they got a result. The specs are those that were already rumored over the web. And the housing too: the rumors we reported were saying that the fabled EOS 3D may come in a [shoplink 4119]EOS-1D X[/shoplink] shaped body (like the one you see in the pictures).

Last night, in inadvertent search for a Canon 3D on B&H’s web site gave the below result. Clicking on the link gave an error page. This morning the search no longer produces the same result. Does B&H know something in advance about the 3D? Maybe an October announcement is really coming.

So, the question is if this is a well made hoax, or if it is real. Most dedicated sites believe it is a fake. I am not 100% sure. When asked by PetaPixel the people over at Nine Volt claimed it is not photo-shopped.

Photobucket Pictures, Images and Photos

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