DxOMark released their test results for the Canon Powershot G15 and Sony NEX-6 cameras. Here are their conclusions: Canon G15 This is a good result overall and when considering the G15’s other features such as the flexibility of the new high-speed zoom and reduction in size over pervious iterations it’s a extremely well-balanced and attractive package. […]
Magic Lantern was able to successfully hack the Canon EOS-M mirrorless camera and are now collecting suggestions for new features. It seems that the excitement for this camera is not very big in Canon’s community and priority will be given to the development of new features for the 5D Mark III and 7D cameras.
The Canon EOS 7D Mark II DSLR camera is rumored to be announced in the first half of 2013. Here are the first specs: 24.2mp APS-C sensor 10.2 fps Dual DIGIC V Dual card slot (no mention of card types) New ergonomic design New battery February 2013 announcement
Panasonic filed a patent 2012-226309 for a new 25mm f/1.4 Summilux lens for Micro Fourth Thirds cameras. For comparison, here is the lens design of the current Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 25mm f/1.4 ASPH model:
Nauticam announced a new underwater housing for the Canon EOS 1D X and EOS 1D C cameras. The depth rating of the Nauticam NA-1DX is 100m. Shipping will start on November 20th, 2012 with a price tag of $5100. Sample images:
Canon officially announced their new EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM (pre-order for $1,499.00) and EF 35mm f/2 IS USM (pre-order for $849.99) lenses at the same time Nikon introduced their D5200 DSLR camera:
Update: the two new lenses are now officially announced. Canon will announce two new lenses in the next few days – EF 35mm f/2 IS USM and Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS. Here are the detailed specs (Google translated):
Update: I think there was a misunderstanding in the information I received – there is no Canon price increase coming tomorrow, just that some of the rebates are expiring and Canon (just like Nikon) is starting to enforce their MAP pricing, which will lead to a price increase. Starting November 1st, 2012 (tomorrow) Canon will increase their prices […]
DxOMark released their test results for the Canon EOS 1Dx full frame DSLR camera ($6,799.00). The numbers show that Canon’s flagship model is almost as good as the Nikon D3s that was announced back in 2009:
The new Canon EOS M mirrorless camera is now shipping in the US and is currently in stock at Amazon/OneCall. Here are some of the main features of camera:
