Category Archives: Canon

Canon EOS M2 mirrorless camera rumored for early 2014

A new Canon EOS M2 mirrorless camera is rumored to be announced in early 2014. The new model is expected to have a smaller size, improved AF and 20MP APS-C sensor from the Canon 70D camera. Many of the current EOS M configurations are already listed as discontinued, others are are still being offered with […]

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Canon’s new “White Kiss Debut” teaser

Canon Japan is running another teaser video on Facebook about a “White Kiss Debut“. This is another indication that the new camera will be an entry level model (the Kiss model in Japan is the equivalent of the Rebel model in the US). I already mentioned that the pentaprism of the previous teaser was too […]

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Canon Korea teaser for a new DSLR camera

Canon Korea has a teaser on their website for what it looks like a new entry-level DSLR camera. The official announcement is scheduled for November, 2013.

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What else is new?

→Check out those new Canon deals on Amazon. →Kodak wins $76million in patent dispute with Ricoh. →Similar to Nikon Canon also cut their full-year forecast as camera users switch to smart phones.

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The latest lens patents from Canon, Pentax and Sony

The most interesting patent applications this week come from Canon: 6.7mm f/1.4, 3.6mm f/1.2 and 12mm f/1.2 lenses. Canon also filed patents for a 24-70mm f/2.8 IS and 24-80mm f/2.8 IS lenses (full frame).

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What else is new?

Here are some of the other new products that were announced today and while I was offline: →Sigma officially announced a new 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM lens that will be available in various mounts. →Lomography announced new plastic lenses for Micro Four Thirds cameras. →Panasonic announced the development of a new Leica DG Summilux […]

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Canon EOS M2 camera references appear in DPP software

A dpreview forum member discovered reference to an “EOS M2” camera in the latest DPP (Digital Photo Professional) version: “If the shooting result is dark or the contrast is low, you can use the Auto Lighting Optimizer function to auto-correct the brightness and contrast, and obtain a more pleasant image. You can also change the […]

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What else is new?

The new Leica C type 112 camera is based on the Panasonic LF1, designed by Audi. Zeiss announced a new compact zoom cinema lens: Zeiss CZ.2 15-30/T2.9. Canon announced a new cinema prime lens: CN-E35mm T1.5 L F.

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What else is new?

Ilford opened its first black and white film development lab in the US to meet demand for traditional silver gelatin black and white images. Sony Image Sensor business is booming, see original article. More information available here. Canon looks for opportunities in surveillance as camera growth slows down. Britain’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO) to prosecute Olympus […]

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Two new Canon EOS-M mirrorless cameras rumored to be announced soon

Canon will soon announce two new EOS-M mirrorless cameras. The first will be a minor and cheaper upgrade from the current model and will also be available in different colors. The second camera will be a higher-end model with more additional accessories (EVF). Canon is expected to announce also a new flash. Some of the EOS M […]

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September’s instant rebate programs

Those are the latest rebates from Nikon, Fuji, Sony, Canon, Sigma and Tamron for September 2013:

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Canon EOS 70D now shipping

The Canon EOS 70D is currently shipping from Adorama and is in stock at several eBay retailers. Amazon lists the release date as August 26th, 2013. The camera was officially announced in early July.

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