Patent application 201263568 is for a new 16-35mm f/2.8 lens from Canon. The patent also includes calculations for a 17-35mm f/2.8-4 and 16-35mm f/2-2.8 lenses. The interesting part is that Nikon recently also filed a patent for a new 16-35mm f/2.8 lens.
After the first “The story continues” screening invitation, Canon will hold a technical briefing on April 16th during the NAB show in Las Vegas under the slogan “The next evolution is here” Via Definitionmagazine
A reader sent me his concept renderings of a Canon mirrorless camera. I like the idea of the EVF being mounted over the hot shoe. For more images visit davidriesenberg.com. Canon is the last hope for a full frame mirrorless camera, otherwise I think we have to wait few years until the next generation of mirrorless cameras. As […]
The Canon EOS 1Dx DSLR and Pentax K-5 limited edition cameras are now available for pre-order.
It seems that Canon will have another “major announcement” at the 2012 NAB show on April 15th, 2012 in Las Vegas. My bet goes for a smaller and cheaper EOS C300 cinema camera. Via Engadget
The double instant Canon rebates are currently valid for the 60D, 7D and 5D Mark II cameras. Check also those camera+lens bundles (both offers expire March 31th):
Here are some images from the ongoing Focus on Imaging 2012 show in Birmingham, UK sent by readers (click here for the Nikon booth):
As previously mentioned, the price of the Canon 5D Mark II dropped to $2,199.00 today ($2,999.00 for the body+lens kit). The new Canon EOS 5D Mark III was announced few days ago with a $3,499.00 price tag for body only. Update: for the next 24 hours Adorama will add those accessories for free when you buy the Canon EOS 5D […]
Olympus filed a patent 201237640 in Japan for a new 17mm f/2.8 lens. The current Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/2.8 pancake lens ($299.99) was announced on June 16, 2009. The newly patented lens will have 7 elements in 5 groups compared to 6 elements in 4 groups in the current model.
Here are several images of some of the main parts inside the new Canon EOS 5D Mark III camera:
