Canon just sent an invitation for a revolutionary event to their best press contacts in the US. The only problem: Nobody really knows what it’s about. And since the Canon-lovers actually have nothing to talk about at the time (Canon and Nikon had made it clear that it was not even worth inviting them to…
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Comparison new Sony, old Nikon, Canon [updated]
In a few hours, the two new SLR photo cameras from Sony, the Sony Alpha 77 and Sony Alpha 65 will be fully official. Since a lot of information reached our ears already through a number of different leaks, it is now possible to make a few educated guesses and to attempt a comparison with…
Manufacturing of a Canon 500mm f/4 lens
Let’s go and see how is manufactured a big tele-lens from Canon. A lot of hot glass and quite a chunk of shiny metal. YouTube link
Canon EOS 5D MkII – Let’s tear it down!
I had previosuly shown the repairman tearing down a Nikon D300s under the video camera. I thought that it was (somewhat) interesting to compare with the same operation on a Canon EOS 5D MkII. YouTube link
More iPhone 4 than Nikon D90 on Flickr
Flickr just published some data showing that the most commonly used camera on the photo sharing web site is no longer the Nikon D90. It has been overtaken by the iPhone 4. Source: Thanks to Boing Boing.
Canon Image Stabilization
As seen at the Photokina 2008, the visible operation of the image stabilisization inside a Canon lens. YouTube link YouTube link
Future avail of Canon tele-lenses
We no longer can say that this is a delay. Canon has been announcing so many of these up to now. Recently, they updated the list of availability for the future pro tele-lenses: EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM at $6,599, late August 2011 EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM at $10,499, late August 2011…
Canon EOS xxxD: The user guides
We know that many photographers do not have their SLR camera user’s guide in an electronic format, wish they had it readily available and cannot find this user’s manual. Canon has been noticed for being specially apt at putting obstacles for those looking for those documents for their Canon EOS/Rebel camera. According to us, this…
Canon: New list of reviews
The arrival of the Canon EOS 600D and of the Canon EOS 1100D inspired many reviewers to look deeply at them. You will find many of these tests and reviews grouped in the pages describing these photo cameras from Canon: Canon EOS 600D: 6 new reviews tests listed (in English and in French) Canon EOS…
New reviews listed
I just added a large quantity of camera reviews in all the SLR camera pages. About 15 of them, in all languages starting with English of course, but also in French and in Spanish. Most of them are for the Sony Alpha 55. Many reviewers have been attracted to this innovative photo camera.
Canon EOS 5D MkIII – Where are we going?
Now is the time to stop and summarize what we know about the Canon EOS 5D MkIII (supposedly, the name of the future replacement of the Canon EOS 5D MkII). It is expected to bring important improvements to a 5D MkII already appreciated for its excellent video qualities (explaining why even some movie directors use…
Slow motion duel at Canon
Let’s not leave Nikon alone demonstrating the performance of its shutters… Today, here is a face-to-face confrontation of the Canon EOS 5D and the Canon EOS 450D (or Kiss X2 for Japanese buyers). YouTube link
No Canon or Nikon manufacturing on March 14
Simply to give an idea of the status of Canon manufacturing plants in Japan, I share with you the press release from the red-branded company: No manufacturing is planned in the Canon plants on March 14th. There will probably be some production starts in the week, but several plants (including the one in Fukushima Prefecture)…
Canon goes electro-optical on IS III
This may be something that many people missed, but when Egami (a Japanese blog) produced a patent from Canon for a 300mm f/4, the important part may not have been the possible upcoming tele-lens but the technology used in the lens to reach a better Image Stabilization (IS). Up to now, Canon and Nikon have…
Canon 5D Mark III, in early 2012
It is said that Canon is preparing a successor to the beautiful Canon EOS 5D MkII, probably under the name of Canon 5D Mark III. Not much about it, apart from the fact that some prototypes are currently in test meaning that the launch could be for early 2012 (but without more precision). As soon…
Canon EOS 1100D / Rebel T3
Yet another SLR photo camera at Canon: The Canon EOS 1100D. Located at a lower price point that the all-new Canon EOS 600D, more in the succession line of the existing Canon EOS 1000D, it brings its little list of small progressive features: New CMOS 12 MP digital sensor HD video Digic IV processor Sensitivity:…
Canon EOS 600D / Rebel T3i
This is done now! Canon did it again! They launched new SLR photo cameras. This is starting with the Canon EOS 600D, all new, all cute. Not a revolution, as usual, Canon walks slowly and step-by-step to progress without frightening its customers (and without exciting its prospective customers). The Canon EOS 600D (also known under…
New L tele-lenses for Canon (500mm & 600mm)
After a renewal of the 300mm and 400mm offering of Canon in the L series of pro lenses, nobody will be surprised to see Canon announce that there will be new versions of the 500mm f/4 and 600mm f/4 lenses. Obviously reserved to the pros with deep pockets (for wildlife or sports photography), these lenses…
Weird! Canon EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4x
Now, if you want something weird, look at the announcement by Canon today: They started the development of a tele-zoom lens that you did not see anywhere else. Maybe Canon was inspired by the success (and the quality) of the Nikon 200-400mm f/4G ED AF-S VR II Nikkor. But obviously, Canon wanted to bring some…
Canon 400mm f/5.6 IS, will it come?
For sure, the current Canon 400mm f/5.6L USM (non IS) is a lens famous for its optical quality. So, when Canon Rumors tells us that there is noise in Sweeden that its replacement arrives, we are all ears. Naturally. But we will have to wait for a confirmation.
Canon EOS 600D / Rebel T3i
Apparently, the Canon EOS 600D / Rebel T3i will arrive next week (near certainly on Friday 11 February) when Canon will announce it to the world. But it is already possible to describe most of its characteristics from what has been leaked in the recent hours. 18MP APS-C digital sensor Continuous shooting: 3.7 frames/s 3″…
February 2011: Canon 600D and 1100D
The rumour has it that February will be the month to announce the new SLR cameras for entry-level at Canon. Let’s see what it could be. Canon EOS 600D Replacing the Canon EOS 550D, Canon would be preparing a new camera, the Canon EOS 600D. Seriously small price, but improvement on some of the features:…
Canon, Nikon are afraid of Sony
OK! Maybe not statue-frozen by fright, but Amateur Photographer gave us today a few interesting data points showing that Sony quickly progresses in the photo market including in the interchangeable lens camera segment. AP tells us that on the Japanese market, where Nikon and Canon together loose about 11% of market share, Sony reaches the…
Canon excellent video tutorials
Did you know it? Canon developd on its US web site a collection of very beautoful training videos for using the various DSLR cameras of the red brand. They are part of the excellent Canon Digital Learning Center. This is an excellent complément to the User Manuals. You will find there training turorials for entry-level…