Savings up to $700 and 10% rewards on select Canon DSLRs (6D, 7D2, T5 with 2 lenses at $349))

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B&H Photo offers 10% rewards and up to $700 savings on select Canon (and Nikon) DSLRs. Click here to see all eligible cameras.

Here is a list of the best bargains:

  • Canon EOS 7D Mark II with PIXMA Pro-100, photo paper, shoulder bag, memory card – on sale at $1,049 after instant discount and mail-in rebate
  • Canon EOS 5D Mark III with PIXMA Pro-100, photo paper, shoulder bag, memory card, extra battery – on sale at $2,349 after instant discount and mail-in rebate
  • Canon Rebel T5 with EF-S18-55mm IS STM and EF 75-300mm lenses, and with PIXMA Pro-100, photo paper, shoulder bag, memory card – on sale at $349 after instant discount and mail-in rebate

The Power of Canon Service and Support

Humorous Canon promo video to stress how good the company’s support services are.

Demonstrating the strength of our award-winning service and support, we helped Gloria, a 91 year-old grandmother with almost no photography experience, put together something very special for her family. Watch as she pulls off the impossible.

[via CanonUSA]

Firmware advisory for Canon Speedlite 600EX-RT and Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT

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Canon issued a product advisory for the Canon Speedlite 600EX-RT and Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT

Firmware Notice: Speedlite 600EX-RT and Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT

Firmware Notice

Thank you for using Canon products.

Phenomenon

Except as described below, the following will occur with the affected units listed below:

Linked shooting and wireless flash shooting with radio transmission will not work in some setting modes when 7 or more units are linked. This phenomenon does not occur when 6 or fewer units are linked.

Affected Products

Speedlite 600EX-RT and Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT

Units with a combination of 3rd and 4th digits in the serial number in the ranges shown below are affected:

  • Speedlite 600EX-RT:                            [xx01xxxxxx] ~ [xx13xxxxxx]
  • Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT:           [xx01xxxxxx] ~ [xx03xxxxxx]

Note:  If the battery compartment of an affected unit contains the marking illustrated below, the product is NOT affected by the phenomenon described above, even if the serial number is within the ranges mentioned above.

Capture

Support

To arrange to have an affected unit inspected and serviced for this phenomenon at no cost, please contact Canon using the information below.

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 for using Canon products.

Customer Support Operations
Canon U.S.A., Inc

Contact Information for Inquiries
Canon Customer Support Center
Phone:    1-800-OK-CANON
1-800-652-2666
TDD:      1-866-251-3752
Email: [email protected]
For additional support options: usa.canon.com/support

Canon Rebel T5i, 70D, 6D bundle deals (starting $399)

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Adorama has very good Canon bundle deals. All bundles have instant rebates and mail-in rebates (info), and come with the following items:

  • Canon Pixma Pro-100 Printer
  • Canon SG-201 Photo Paper
  • Lowepro Nova Sport 7LAW Shoulder Bag
  • Lexar 32GB Class10, 200X Platinum Series II Memory Card

The bundles on sale:

These are very good prices for an authorised Canon retailer.

Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens sample pictures posted

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Shot with Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG HSM and Canon EOS 5Ds R (image: Sigma/Wataru Nakamura)

Sigma posted a set of 22 sample photos shot with the new Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG HSM “Art” lens. A Canon EOS 5D Mark III and EOS 5Ds R were used for the sample pics. The Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG HSM performance is stellar.

Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG HSM: B&H Photo, Adorama, Amazon USA, Amazon Canada, Canon Canada, Canon USA

Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG HSM key features:

  • EF Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/1.4 to f/16
  • Two FLD Elements and Five SLD Elements
  • Two Aspherical Elements
  • Super Multi-Layer Coating
  • Hyper Sonic AF Motor, Manual Override
  • Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm
  • TSC Material, Brass Bayonet Mount
  • Built-In Petal-Shaped Lens Hood
  • Compatible with Sigma USB Dock

Sigma 20mm f/1.4