EOS 5D Mark III DxO-Marks – How are they done?
I will not enter the discussion about the recently published DxO-Marks of the . It's a technical measure made from a purely engineering point of view, and while being a…
EOS 5D Mark III: Free light-leak investigation & firmware update
Canon issued a new product advisory regarding the and the infamous light-leaking issue. It looks as if Canon has identified the 5D Mark III batches that are affected by the…
Hacked EOS 5D Mark III: More footage
More footage shot with a modified has been published. I reported about this hack made by James Miller (here, here and here). The mod consists in removing the OLPF (Optical Low-Pass…
Canon Sunday Deal: Rebel T3i/600D & 18-135mm IS lens for $899.88
Good deal on Amazon: The Rebel T3i/EOS 600D with the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Type II Lens dropped to $899.88 on Amazon US - click here to check the deal. The core specs…
EOS 5D Mark III DXO-Marks published, and then not – PUBLISHED
Update 2: The scores are online again. Nothing changed. Update: the scores have been posted in DPreview forum. Here they are. The measures reported for the EOS 5D Mark III…
Last Days of B&H Instant Rebates on EOS Rebel /xxxD & Lens Kits
This offer expires April 21. You can save up to $300 by choosing an EOS Rebel/xxxD and lens combination. Click here to check the offer and try out the various…
The EOS 5D Mark III light-leaking problem – An analysis
These are not rumors, but a logical analysis of the possible scenarios related to the light-leaking issue that some customer experience on their bodies. I reported about this issue, in short:…
EOS 5D Mark III strip tease: Perfection where you can’t see it.
What do you do if you rent out a camera and it comes back with a loose screw inside? You probably would send it in to a service center to get…
EOS 5D Mark III reviews (and problems) small round-up
I still do not have any significant information (from retailers) about the rumored recall/stock delay of the , while it seems confirmed that new batches of the Mark III have…
Short EOS 5D Mark III light-leaking update
Let me first say that the much discusses light-leaking issue is nothing that would seriously affect your images. And there is no reason to return your camera or to cancel…
Last Day of Canon refurbished gear coupon deals
These are coupon deals on refurbished Canon gear (cameras, lenses, kits). Use coupon code 20SLR412 (20% off, expires 4/17) for the gear, and coupon code NEW412 (expires 4/28) to get free shipping if buy…
Eye-Fi X2 series cards not working correctly on EOS 60D, 450D, 500D, 600D and 1000D
This is a service announcement by Canon USA concerning the use of Eye-Fi cards of the X2 series( Connect X2, Mobile X2, Pro X2, etc.). The affected cameras are EOS 60D,…
Canon’s LeakGate: Canon JP announcement
After Canon USA publishing a quality issue announcement regarding the light-leaking issue of the 5D Mark III, now also Canon Japan has reacted (Google translated) to the problem. They say…
EOS 5D Mark III vs Nikon D800 – How do they compare for photo-journalism?
Let's go in another round of vs Nikon D800 comparison. Canon is facing hard times these days given the EOS 5D Mark III hardware problem we reported about and have…
Another Canon Quality Issue Announcement (DPP)
Canon released another quality issue announcement. The issue regards problems the DPP software has with RAW files. A new version of DPP will be released mid-April. The press announcement: EOS…
EOS 5D Mark III Hardware Change Rumor
The latest I heard about the 5D Mark III says that new batches that are shipped have a thicker top LCD panel cover that looks a little different than the…
Inspired Portraits – Mused by EOS 5D Mark III
Our friend Mike Kobal produced this short, artistic video, and he used a for his work. Lest I forget: did I say that the auto-focus of the 5D Mark III…
Should I return my new EOS 5D Mark III? – (no, you shouldn’t)
This is the main question that's raising among new 5D Mark III owners - together with the question if you should cancel your pre-orders. The answer is: no! First, the…
EOS-1D X and EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM lens, both delayed
Canon UK released a press release where it says that both the EOS-1D X and the new EF 24-70mm F2.8L will be delayed to June-July. No reason is given for the…
Canon announces 1D C, C500 and new EF Cinema Lenses
There has been a batch of announcements by Canon in the last hours. The EOS-1D C ('C' for Cinema). Looks like the 1D X, but different specs: Video recording at…