Category Archives: Canon

The latest patents from Sigma, Canon and Panasonic

By PR admin | Published: November 18, 2014

→ Sigma filed a patent for a 17-55mm f/2.8 OS lens. → Canon filed a patent for a 11-24mm f/3.5-4.5 lens. → Canon got a new patent for a Canon 70-300mm f/4-5.6 lens. → Canon filed another half-mirror/translucent mirror patent.

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Canon Germany leaked the EF 11-24mm f/4L USM lens on their website

By PR admin | Published: November 11, 2014

With the new EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II lens, Canon Germany also had a listing for the previously rumored EF 11-24mm f/4L USM lens on their website earlier today (see screenshot above). The text is now removed, but here is the translation:

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Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II lens officially announced

By PR admin | Published: November 10, 2014

The Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II lens is now officially announced and is available for pre-order at Adorama, B&H and Amazon. Sample photos can be found here. Additional information: EF Mount L-Series Lens/Full-Frame Format One Fluorite and One Super UD Element Air Sphere and Fluorine Lens Coatings Ring-Type USM AF Motor, Internal Focus Optical Image Stabilizer with […]

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The Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II lens already announced? *UPDATED*

By PR admin | Published: November 10, 2014

It seems that the Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II lens is already officially announced – PDN already has their article online: Improved four stops image stabilization The original “push-pull” zoom has been redesigned to a rotating zoom (updated) Improved optical design: one Flourite and one Super UD lens element Newly developed Air Sphere Coating to minimize flaring […]

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Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and 1D X Mark II cameras rumored for early 2015 release

By PR admin | Published: November 9, 2014

Rumors started surfacing online for new Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and 1D X Mark II DSLR cameras that could be released in early 2015 (most likely for the CES or CP+ shows). The 1D X Mark II will reportedly be announced first, but will ship later in 2015. There are no additional details or specifications for […]

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Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM lens leaked

By PR admin | Published: November 6, 2014

A quick update to my yesterday’s post – Digicame-info posted the first leaked picture of the upcoming EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM super-telephoto lens: Here are the lens specifications (Google translation):

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Canon EOS 7D Mark II DxOMark test score: identical to the 5 years old Nikon D300s camera

By PR admin | Published: November 5, 2014

DxOMark published their test results for the new Canon EOS 7D Mk II camera – their main remark is that the camera’s low ISO performance lags behind rivals. The 7D MkII overall test score is actually equal to the 5 years old Nikon D300s DSLR (dynamic range is even worse). Obviously the new 7D has several advancements not […]

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Canon will soon announce a new EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM lens

By PR admin | Published: November 5, 2014

   Canon will soon announce the previously rumored EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM super-telephoto lens (see patent) that will replace the current model. The model number of the new lens hood will be ET-83D. Via Digicame-info

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Panasonic LX100 and Canon G7 X cameras now in stock, Fuji X100T and silver X-T1 to start shipping next week

By PR admin | Published: November 4, 2014

Panasonic LX100 camera is now in stock at B&H and Adorama and Amazon. Canon Powershot G7 X camera is now in stock at B&H and Adorama and Amazon. Fuji X30 is also now in stock. The Fuji X100T camera will start shipping on November 13th, 2014. The latest silver graphite Fujifilm X-T1 camera is expected to start shipping on November 15th. […]

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The latest patents from Ricoh, Olympus, Canon and Fuji

By PR admin | Published: November 4, 2014

  → Ricoh continues to file lens patents for a camera with a small sensor: 6mm f/1.8 lens designed for a 1.5″ sensor and 16mm f/1.4 lens designed for a 2/3″ sensor.    → Olympus filed a patent for a camera lens module for smart phones (similar to the Sony QX series) → Olympus got a […]

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: October 31, 2014

→ Sony quietly announced new G Series XQD version 2 memory cards (priced between $163.50 and $799.95). → The Pentax K-5 IIs DSLR camera is now $300 off. Check out also the latest lens discounts. → The Canon EOS 7D Mark II camera is now shipping and is currently in stock. → DxO OpticsPro 10 released (you […]

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New rebates from Canon, Fuji and Panasonic

By PR admin | Published: October 26, 2014

The new Canon rebates now also include the new 7D Mark II camera (shipping starts on October 30th): New Fuji rebates – up to $300 off: Additional instant rebates: Fuji X100s: $200 off Panasonic GH4 bundles: $300 off Panasonic GH3: $100 off Panasonic GX7: $50 off

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