This one has been a long time coming! Reports of an updated 24-70 have been going around for two or three years. Initially it seemed like it was going to have IS but this photo leaked today (via Canon Rumors) shows that in fact it does not have IS.
Well well well, what do we have here ? It seems that Canon is testing the new 600mm lens alongside the new 200-400mm lens on safari in Africa. And look at the body in the image below…. It looks to be a combination of a 7D and a 1D X in terms of screen size, button placements and most importantly it doesn’t have a pop up flash which means it’s unlikely to be a 7dMKII. Also looks like a new grip with more controls on it. Via CanonRumors and Aperture Academy.
I took some time at CES to chat to people about my favorite cameras there. You might find out something you don’t know so take a look below.
As well as Canon’s new EOS C300 camera being made available for order today, B&H also have new Cinema EOS lenses that will be a perfect compliment for this camera. Last week at CES I had some hands on time with the new zooms and they are meticulously constructed, a joy to use. Canon CN-E 14.5-60mm T2.6 L S Cinema Zoom Lens with EF Mount Canon CN-E 14.5-60mm T2.6 L SP Cinema Zoom Lens with PL Mount Canon CN-E 30-300mm T2.95-3.7 L S EF Mount Cinema Zoom Lens Canon CN-E 30-300mm T2.95-3.7 L SP PL Mount Cinema Zoom Lens
We thought they might, we hoped they might…… and they did. Canon have just announced that their new flagship digital cinema camera, the EOS C300, will launch at a price of $15,999. This is $4000 less than they originally told people, due largely in part to the backlash of the film making community. Only 18 stores will be stoking the C300 and you can bet that there will be a HUGE rush to get these in the early stages. If your company is considering purchasing one then I would urge you to place a pre-order with B&H Photo HERE. You …
Canon surprised many people with the introduction of this camera last week. A large (1.5′) sensor camera with a fixed zoom lens is a unique product in the marketplace and I can see it being a popular solution with their target audience being people who already have a pro DSLR. At CES this week in Las Vegas I was able to get my hands on a G1 X and also to have a quick chat with Canon representative Ben Thomas about the camera. For full press release info and all the official photos head on over here. For my first …
Critical Specs Full Press Release London, UK, 9th January 2012 – Canon today introduces the PowerShot G1 X – a revolutionary new compact camera with a large CMOS sensor, designed to produce DSLR levels of image quality and control in a highly portable metal body. Created for professional and serious photographers, the PowerShot G1 X creates a prestigious new category at the top of Canon’s legendary G-series line-up, and redefines the performance achievable from a compact camera. A high-quality camera in its own right or the perfect complement to a professional DSLR, the PowerShot G1 X combines EOS sensor technology …
Canon skipped their usual yearly update of the G-Series in the Autumn so we knew they were up to something. Canon Rumors is reporting that a URL briefly displayed a report on this new camera sometime today. Aimed at being the P&S for the professional , the camera features 14-Bit Raw shooting of a 14MP image processed by a Digic 5 processor with full 1080p video as well. No images of the camera have yet emerged though. Shipping in February at a $799 suggested retail. That’s a steep price for a point and shoot camera in today’s market so it’s …
Via The Digital Picture these lenses are now expected to be available in April. Originally they were scheduled for “before the end of 2011” but things slipped. I have my eye on picking up the 500mm myself so I’m really waiting for this one. Hopefully I get to have a hands-on look at one during CES next week in Las Vegas.
Shortly after the launch of the Canon C300 I interviewed one of Canon’s technical staff about the camera. At the time he mentioned to me that on top of the announced 3 EOS Cine prime lenses there were also two more in development. One wider and one longer. I now have a photo of these two prototype lenses, see below. It’s rare that unannounced lenses are shown so I thought it well worth a mention. No focal length is known at the moment, if I had to guess I would say 100mm or 135mm and 18mm? On top of these …
It’s just that time of year when everyone is trying to get you to buy something ! Canon have just launched their huge winter rebate program and you can make savings on this from now until January 7th! B&H have a dedicated page to help you get to grips will all the discounts.
Canon USA sent out a short press release a few days which confirms a delay in the introduction of the new 500mm F4 L IS II, the 600mm F5 L IS II and the 200-400 F4 L IS. For me this is personally disappointing as I have one of the 500s on order and was really looking forward to playing with it soon! No indication is given for the reason of the delay and no new time frame is given for these lenses which we have known about for a year or so now. Press Release LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. – …