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

[Nine Volt via PetaPixel]

Some Hundred Lost Ansel Adams Photo Prints Found (Update)

Image: Wikipedia

Update: I have been contacted by the Bancroft Library at the University of California, Berkeley. They let me know that the prints were never lost, just newly exhibited (thanks to @bancroftlibrary)

Over 600 photo prints signed by American photographer Ansel Adams have been discovered have been organized in a new exhibition at the University of California’s Berkeley campus.

The prints — totalling 605 in number — were part of a project Adams had been hired for in the 1960s, which involved photographing the UC system. The images were slated to be part of a coffee table-sized book celebrating the university system’s centennial in 1968.

But the man who hired Adams at the time, University of California President Clark Kerr, was fired by then Governor Ronald Reagan and the centennial project was mothballed. Quite literally.

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[Video] The Making of Canon’s EF 500mm F4L IS USM (from the scratch)

Ever wondered how a Canon L lens is made? Well, there is a three part video series (by RazorFantasy) that covers each and any aspect of the manufacturing of the [shoplink 108]EF 500mm F4L IS USM lens[/shoplink]. Above is part 1, below part 2 and 3. Enjoy!

 

Canon EOS M Hand-Ons And Previews Round-up (first impressions, videos, pictures)

Image courtesy of Photographyblog

Now that Canon is starting to ship the EOS M, its entry in the mirrorless market, it’s time to round up the latest Canon EOS M hand-ons and previews. For pre-order links click here.

Photographyblog has a series of pictures of the cam itself, with different lenses mounted. ephotozine has another round of EOS M pictures and some first impressions to share. Next, let’s see some videos showing the EOS M’s features and interface. Please keep in mind that these are all pre-production models of the EOS M. First video comes from London Camera Exchange.

A Photokina related video by Thaiphoto DE. It shows also the Powershot G15 ($499 click here for spec), the EOS M with the 200-400mm mounted, and the new [shoplink 2160]EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM[/shoplink].

 

[Review] Canon EOS 6D vs Nikon 600D Comparisons Videos And Round-Up (and 6 reasons to take the EOS 6D)

Some comparisons between the two new entry level full-frame DSLRs: the Canon [shoplink 7139]EOS 6D (click here for specs)[/shoplink] vs Nikon’s D600 (click here for specs).

Thenewcamera analyzes and compares the specifications of the two cameras. Their conclusion:

Features and core specifications make [the] Canon 6D more attractive. […] Both DSLRs have full frame sensor […] Nikon offers advance AF system […] Canon offers you more AF working range and built-in GPS and WiFi

Photographer Benjamin Kanarek is considering to buy one, and hence discusses the pro and contra of each brand. Check his post if you’re in a similar dilemma. He concludes:

I really love the ergonomics of the Canon and find the look of the Nikon a bit plastic. I know it isn’t but it sure looks like it in my opinion. I do like the fact that the Canon sensor is only packing 20 megapixels thus more real estate per pixel which translates in to better noise performance, generally speaking.

Looking for the right reasons to get an EOS 6D? Have a look to the video below (to be honest, in Kanarek’s post there is also a video showing 6 good reasons to get a Nikon D600; won’t feature it here :-) )

Canon’s EOS 6D can be preordered at the following shops: