Tag: Canon
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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…
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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
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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)…
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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…
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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…
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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:…
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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…
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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…
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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…