Canon Rumors

5D Mark II on Sale in China

I’ve been told the 5D2 has gone on sale in China. There is a DPR
thread about it.

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/readflat.asp?forum=1032&thread=30100689

or

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1032&message=30098447

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1D & 1Ds Updates in 2009 [CR3]

What’s going on?
I’ve been asking a few people on their thoughts about the chances of seeing new pro bodies in 2009. The general consensus has been that we might see a 1D near the end of 2009 and will not see a new 1Ds until 2010.

1D
Since the sub mirror fix, the 1D has been selling relatively well. Obviously not as well as Canon hoped before the release. People have had very good experiences with the camera and the positive press from users has helped with a resurgence of sales.

1Ds
It has sold about as well as planned. It’s a high margin camera with a price tag that probably won’t be staying stable through 2009. You can expect solid price drops. It’s a great camera, with amazing resolving power that impresses anyone that uses it. Like the 1D, it’s just missing the “sexiness” of the D3… whatever that means.

Nikon D3/D3x
It appears Nikon will be launching a 24mp version of the D3 on the 1st of December if our friend at Nikon Rumors is correct. This will be sure to cause a lot of Canonites to become quite angry and green. I can almost see the forum threads now!

2009 isn’t going to be Canon’s year of “wow”(sorry Microsoft) unless you want a new Rebel or a 60D. So sit tight, and enjoy making great images with your currect EOS-1’s… I will be.

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Camera Charts

Compiled by 1001 Noisy Cameras using Amazon.com data.

B4	Now	Camera Name	Price
1	1	Canon A590 IS	$116 [reviews]
2	2	Canon SD1100 IS blue	$161
4	3	Canon SD790 IS silver	$184 via Willoughby’s (down $13)
5	4	Canon D-Rebel XSi w/18-55 EF-S IS, black [Top DSLR]	$639 [reviews]
6	5	Kodak C713 pink	$80
3	6	Canon SD1100 silver	$163
9	7	Canon SX10 IS [Top Zoom] [Top Hyperzoom] [Top Wide]	$340
10	8	Canon SD880 IS silver	$259
7	9	Canon SD1100 pink	$160
8	10	Canon SD770 IS silver	$186
13	11	Canon SX110 IS black	$212
14	12	Panasonic FZ28K	$270 via J&R World
RE	13	Nikon L18 blue [Hot]	$97
11	14	Canon SD1100 brown	$163
15	15	Canon G10	$450 (down $12) [reviews]
RE	16	Canon D-Rebel XS w/18-55 EF-S IS, black	$475 [reviews]
20	17	Canon A470 gray	$92 via 3rd party
16	18	Sony W120 black	$151
23	19	Canon SD990 IS black	$325 (down $19)
NEW	20	Nikon L18 ruby red [Hot]	$97 (down $12)
17	21	Fuji S1000fd	$170
RE	22	Nikon D90 body only [Top Price] [Hot]	$892 (down $82) [reviews]
NEW	23	Fuji Z20fd Wasabi green	$128
RE	24	Canon SD880 IS gold [Hot]	$255
RE	25	Sony W300 black	$290 (down $12) [reviews]

See the entire chart at 1001 Noisy Cameras here

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Another 50D Price Drop

Falling almost as fast as the stock market, the 50d with 28-135 lens for $1,353.00

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5D II Hands on Comments

David from DigitalProTalk was kind enough to post on his blog last week about his experience with the 5d II for a few hours. He has gone on to share some images as well.

His findings:
“So how far could I go with the 5D Mk II? OK, folks - here it is - how about 3 stops higher than 800 ISO!!! Let me re-phrase, as Law and Order Jack McCoy would say, at 6400 ISO, I’d say I see the same noise characteristics as I see currently see on my 40D at 800 ISO”

5d II blog comments

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5D Mark II Allocation - CANADA [CR4]

Done
It looks like allocations have been set for the 5D Mark II for at least a few retailers. Expect shipments to begin next week.

I’m told most mom & pop stores should get the allocation they asked for.

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Canon DPP 3.5.1 Update Now Available

For all of you Canon DPP users our there, 3.5.1 has now been made available for public download

Canon DPP 3.5.1 Updater is located under the downloads / select OS / and then you will see 3.5.1

Link here

Here are the changes you will get since moving from 3.4 to 3.5.1

1. Changes for Digital Photo Professional 3.5.1
1-1. Supports the EOS 5D Mark II.
1-2. Supports luminance noise reduction for sRAW images taken with the EOS 5D Mark II and EOS 50D
1-3. Now displays movie icons for movie files (.MOV) on the thumbnail list screen.
1-4. Added one lens that is supported by the lens aberration correction function
Supports the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM
1-5. Fixes malfunctions
Fixes a malfunction where the setting of Toning effect (Sepia/Blue/Purple/Green) in the Picture Style setting Monochrome cannot be reflected or changed if Highlight tone priority under the C.Fn II-5 is set to 1: Enable when shooting RAW images with the EOS Kiss X2/EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS DIGITAL 450D cameras.

2. Changes for Digital Photo Professional 3.5
2-1. Now supports the EOS 50D and PowerShot G10.
Lens aberration correction and automatic dust removal cannot be performed on images that were taken with the PowerShot G10.
2-2. Equipped with Auto Lighting Optimizer (supported by the EOS 50D and later EOS cameras)
When shooting results are dark or in low contrast, brightness and contrast can be compensated automatically.
It is possible to adjust them with the NR/LENS/ALO tabs on the tool palette.
2-3. The adjustment range of the noise reduction function has been expanded from the conventional 11 levels to 21 levels.
The adjustment range of the noise reduction function has been expanded to 21 levels for both RAW and TIFF/JPEG images. In addition, effects gained at levels 0-10 are the same as those for version 3.4.
2-4. Added Apply camera settings to Default noise reduction level setting.
You can make the setting with Default noise reduction level setting from the Tool Palette tab.
2-5. Displays the AF point that was selected during shooting
It can be set by selecting AF point from the View menu in the quick check window, edit window, and edit image window.
2-6. Added 25 lens supported by the lens aberration correction function
Please check the supported lens in the Help file or in the instruction manual.
2-7. Shooting information for image files that were converted and saved can now be retained.

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What do you want in the next 1D?

2009 will probably bring an update
If Canon sat you down and wanted your ideas on what you want to see in the next 1D, what would you say?

As a user of a 1D3, which I think is a remarkable camera and competes very well with the D3. Having used both before buying one, I chose the camera with the better IQ below ISO 3200/6400. There were a few other factors that went into the purchase decision as well.

I’ve said here before, I’ve never had an issue with the AF.

My Wants in my next camera (yeah, I’ll buy one)

1. A 2nd joystick – For AF points selection when shooting vertically.
2. Full Frame – I’ve gone back and forth on this, the only reason I want it full frame is so I don’t have to get a 24 to replace my 35. There’s been a few times the 35 hasn’t been quite wide enough on the 1.3 crop. Would I be upset with a 1.3 crop again? Absolutely not.
3. 12mp tops — Please, please, please! I’m happy with my memory cards and I’m more than happy with the resolution and print results from the camera. I’m not holding my breath on this.
4. Quieter Silent Shutter Mode – It’s quiet now, be nice to be Leica rangefinder quiet!
5. Dual CF — I would use it, I never use the SD slot.
6. Improve IQ at “normal ISO” – ISO 25,600 is fantastic and all, but if I have to choose where I want IQ improvements to go, it’s definately in the 100-1600 range. This is where 90% of my shots are taken. I want the best sharpness, color and dynamic range Canon can produce at these ISO’s. I do not want any of that sacrificed so we can have ISO 102,400. If they can do both…. I’m down with that.

What’s not on my list?
For one reason or another, the following things I don’t really care about.. or I expect to be on the next camera.

1. Improved LiveView AF – The only time I’ve used LiveView is because I want critical manual focus done and exposure simulation.
2. VGA LCD – It’ll be on the camera, but honestly… I didn’t find it of much use on the D3. I know if an image is in focus or not with a standard LCD. It’s pretty to look at though, and by no means am I against it.
3. More AF Points – I’ve never once wished I had more, I generally only use the outside ring anyway. What I do like about the 1.3 crop is the AF point spread coverage, I found the D3’s AF points to be really crammed into the middle of the frame. If they do go Full Frame with the 1D, I’d like better spread.
4. Movie Mode — Ask me about this after I play with a 5D2. I’m not sure how I’d work this into my business. Not so much would people want it, but how the heck would I do it and not miss great still moments? The other thing? I really hate editing movie files!
5. More FPS! – 10 was fantastic when I am shooting sports stuff, more? Whatever… just more editing.

So what would you like to see?

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A Mirrorless Rebel in 2010? [CR2]

It’s coming
A source wrote me today talking about a R&D meeting at Canon in the Netherlands. They talked about a mirrorless Rebel body coming as early as 2010 or maybe in 2011. Canon is waiting for OLED to be perfected.

This is obviously coming one day, the question is when.

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Rebel TSi / 500D [CR2]

Canon Rebel TSi Specs
Received this today. The is probably the first email I’ve received about the next Rebel.

Specs:

mp: 15.1
ISO: 100-3200
Proc: DIGIC IV
LCD: 3″ VGA LCD
crop: 1.6
FPS: 3 raw/3jpg
AF: 9 Point AF
AF: Face Detection
Feature: LiveView
Feature: Movie Mode (No AF)
Announcement: February 24, 2009

What there won’t be:
- AF in movie mode
- New LiveView system for faster AF.

There was no real info on a replacement of the XS. It was suggested Canon might just kill the XS and replace it with the XSi when the the TSi hits market.

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