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Canon’s On Screen EOS-1D X User Guides

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Here’s a little interesting piece of Canon news regarding the EOS-1D X.  Canon has launched a series of videos guides which are designed to be played back on the camera.  You can download the videos right HERE and then load them onto a memory card to keep out in the field with you or on a trip.  The EOS-1D X shares a lot of the functionality of the EOS 5D Mark III and having used that camera for a few months now I can tell you that it is probably the first camera I’ve ever owned where I absolutely NEEDED …

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Canon 40mm f2.8 STM Pancake Review

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Just a few days ago I took delivery of this exciting new lens. I posted an article outlining some initial impressions which I’m sure many of you have read. If you haven’t read it then be sure to watch the short video below which gives you an excellent idea of the size of the lens in my hands. I’ve now had a short time to take some simple images with it and draw some conclusions. I went up to London to find a few subjects that could test the usual things like sharpness, vignetting and chromatic aberration. Unfortunately the weather

Firmware Updates for Canon 60D and 60Da

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Firmware Version 1.1.1 incorporates the following fixes. Fixes a phenomenon where the camera’s serial number that is displayed in the shooting information of the image does not display the correct serial number. *1) Corrects errors in the Greek, Italian, and Portuguese menu screens. *1) If the camera’s serial number is 2147483648 or higher and the camera firmware is Version 1.1.0 or earlier, the images captured with the camera will be affected by the phenomenon listed in 1. above. This phenomenon only affects the EOS 60D, and does not affect the EOS 60Da. Both of these cameras are equipped with the

Canon T4i In Stock Now

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Today the major online stores have received stocks of Canon’s new Rebel T4i and the T4i with new EF-S STM lens.  For info on the new (and impressively specc’d camera) click here.         B&H Canon EOS Rebel T4i Digital Camera (Body Only) Canon EOS Rebel T4i Digital Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Lens Amazon Canon EOS REBEL T4i 18.0 MP CMOS Digital Camera with 3-inch Touchscreen and Full HD Movie Mode (Body Only) Canon EOS REBEL T4i 18.0 MP CMOS Digital Camera with 18-135mm EF-S IS STM Lens

Canon 5D Mark 3 In Stock At B&H – Body Only or Kit

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If you missed out on the limited, and fast moving number that were available at Amazon yesterday then today you have a chance to nab one from B&H instead.  Whilst stocks have been slightly more frequent in recent days, they have still been selling incredibly quickly so move fast if you want one.

Canon Launches New EF40mm f/2.8 Pancake Lens

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Canon’s first pancake lens was unveiled today alongside the launch of the Rebel T4i DLSR.  Since the introduction of mirrorless cameras, pancake lenses have become popular on those models from Sony, Olympus and Panasonic as a way to decrease the size of the photography kit you carry.  Canon’s introduction of their first pancake lens is an interesting move, and one that I think will be quite popular.  It’s generally accepted that Canon will release their own mirrorless camera, possible even this month (June 2012) but whilst this lens would probably work on that, I don’t believe it’s specifically targeted it

Canon Launches The New Rebel T4i

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The latest iteration of the Rebel lineup, the T4i (650D in some countries) has been unveiled today and it seems some significant upgrades over previous models.  Ergonomically it seems to have something more of a ‘pro’ styling to it, looking more like the 5D Mark 3 if you ask me.  In terms of the specs we are seeing a much upgraded AF system, to that which is currently in the EOS 60D as well as a 63 zone metering system.  The Rebel T4i is also the first Canon DSLR to have a touchscreen.  Scroll down to see some videos of that in action.

 

 

 

Critical Specs

  • 18 MP APS-C
  • SDHC slot, USH-1 complaint
  • AF system has 9 cross-type points, found in 40D, 50D, 60D
  • 63 zone metering like 7D and 5DIII
  • ~5 fps
  • Pentaprism Viewfinder
  • ISO 100-12,800 expandable to 25,600
  • Articulated touchscreen LCD
  • Hybrid AF during video shooting

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Canon Rebel T4i/650D

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Canon Canada Confirms Further Delay to 1D X

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According to Rob Galbraith, Canadian dealers have been informed by Canon that the new flagship Canon 1D X will begin to ship in limited quantities at the end of July.  First, cameras will go to CPS members heading to the Olympics, a policy that most will be familiar with.  While we all suspected this camera had been delayed, it’s a shame to see it confirmed.  Glad I got my 5D MK3 and didn’t wait for the 1D!

5D Mark III Kit In Stock At Adorama

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Hurry hurry if you’ve been waiting for one of these, they won’t last long.  Adorama is showing the 5D Mark III kit with the 24-105 lens in stock right now.  According to B&H they will have their next batch of these cameras in on Thursday.