[Deal] Canon Dslr & Tele Zoom bundle rebates – Save Up To $400

B&H has a Canon DSLR and tele zoom rebates program going on (expires June 30). You select a lens first, and then the Canon DSLR of your choice. Eligible DSLRs are the EOS 7D, EOS 60D, Rebel T3, Rebel T3i and Rebel T2i. It might look a little bit complicated at first glance, but it really isn’t. Just choose the lens you want, and the DSLR of your wishes, and then check out with some conspicuous saving(s). Click here to check everything that’s available for this kind of deal.

[Review] Rebel T4i/EOS 650D/Kiss X6i Video Review

cinema5d just posted a review about the video-capabilities of the new Rebel T4i/EOS 650D/Kiss X6i. The was made using a [shoplink 1627]EF-S 55-200mm IS lens[/shoplink] (hand held), no color correction. For all available pre-order links (and more information, specs, reviews round-up) for the T4i/650D/X6i click here.

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[Software] Canon Digital Photo Professional 3.11.31 Available For Download (T4i/650D, 60Da, 18-135mm IS STM supported)

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Canon released Digital Photo Professional 3.11.31 updater for Windows and Mac OSX (click here to download). You have first to select your operating system, then you can download the software.

Changes for Digital Photo Professional 3.11.31 Updater […]

Supports images taken with EOS Kiss X6i / EOS REBEL T4i / EOS 650D, EOS 60Da. – Supports new lens (EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM). – Fixed a phenomenon where the camera’s serial number that is displayed in the shooting information of the image is not displayed correctly for some of the EOS 60D. – Fixed a phenomenon where the buttons for HDR tool cannot be displayed under specific settings of the display. – Fixed a phenomenon where check mark or rating that is set using Quick Check Tool may not be displayed correctly.

[Pre-Order] New Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS Available For Pre-Order

Both Adorama (click here) and B&H (click here) have the brand new Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS ready for your pre-ordering pleasure. Price tag is $499. The lens has a wide zoom range and covers wide angle, telephoto and macro photography. One size fits all! Moreover: minimum focusing distance is 35cm. The lens is made of Thermally Stable Composite (TSC), a material that has characteristics similar to metal (and thus avoids problems with thermal contraction). The OS (Optical Stabilizer) is said (by Sigma) to give you 4 stops. What else? The lens has a Hyper Sonic Motor for fast and silent focusing, maximum magnification ratio is 1:2.9. For a hands-on by ephotozine click here.

Focal Length 18mm – 250mm
Angle of View 6.5° – 76.5°
Max Aperture f/3.5 – f/6.3
Min Aperture f/22
Filter Size 62mm
Min Focus
35cm
Elements 16
Groups 13

Press Release

Sigma Corporation of America announces new 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM lens

Sigma Corporation of America announces new 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM lens
New Thermally Stable Composite material offers wide range of photography in compact, stabilized, macro lens

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[Deal] Discounted Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Bundle & Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Bundle

Adorama has the Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Lens discounted at $199 (click here), and even better: the lens comes with some useful accessories, such as a Tiffen 58mm UV Filter, a Lens Cap Leash, and a Professional Lens Cleaning Kit. Hurry up ’cause such deals usually won’t last long (click here to see al Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG deals). Technical specifications:

Construction 10 Groups /14 Elements
Angle of view 34.3°-8.2°
F stop range 22-32
Closest Focusing Distance 150 macro (95)cm/59.1 macro (37.4)”
Maximum Magnification Macro (1:2)
Filter Size 58mm
Dimensions (Length x Diameter) 4.7″ x 2.9″
Weight 545g / 19.2oz.

Cool travel lens IMO. Free shipping in the US.

There is more. Adorama also has a nice EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM kit available (see pic below). The kit includes a Tiffen 77mm Wide Angle Filter Kit, a Lens Cap Leash and a Professional Lens Cleaning Kit. The whole bundle is yours for $1,099 (click here)

[Rumor] First EOS 1D-X Bodies Shipping Next Week (Limited Quantity – According To Engadget)

This news comes from engadget.

[…] The latest details suggest that the flagship shooter [i.e. the 1D-X] should be hitting stores on June 20th, along with a clutch of accessories. […] CNET reports that a US representative for the firm told them that, while stocks will be available, they’d initially be in limited supply. Full stocks, however, should be here in time for […] Olympics.

For the time being the EOS 1D-X can be pre-ordered at Adorama (click here), B&H (click here), Amazon US (click here).