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Canon 55mm f/1.4 lens and three other primes patented
Canon may be busy with the launch of the EOS 7D Mark II DSLR camera, but the company has enough time to deal with other things, too. Four new optics have been patented by the company, including the Canon 55mm f/1.4 lens, which could become a real competitor for the Zeiss Otus 55mm f/1.4 Distagon T* lens.
Canon 7D price decreased ahead of its successor’s launch
Canon is rumored to announce a new flagship APS-C DSLR camera in the following months. Prior to the launch of the EOS 7D Mark II, the Canon 7D price has been reduced at major retailers in the US. The discount is quite big and it is a sign that the stocks of the current model must be emptied ahead of the new DSLR’s announcement.
Canon 7D Mark II allegedly spotted at the 2014 World Cup
Canon has been rumored to be testing the EOS 7D replacement at the 2014 World Cup. Recently, somebody has noticed a photographer that sits in the same place during football games, while also covering his camera. According to the sources, the covered shooter is the Canon 7D Mark II DSLR, which will be announced in September.
Canon 5D Mark IV DSLR once again rumored to record 4K videos
Canon is rumored to issue a response to the Nikon D810 sometime in early 2015. The Canon 5D Mark IV DSLR camera is in development and will be ready to hit the markets next year. According to inside sources, the shooter will be capable of recording videos at 4K resolution, something which cannot be said about the Nikon D810.
Latest Canon 7D Mark II rumors hint at September unveiling
Recently, sources familiar with the matter have reported that Canon will announce a replacement for the EOS 7D camera in August. However, the latest Canon 7D Mark II rumors are hinting that the DSLR camera will actually become official in early September. Moreover, the shooter is coming alongside a telephoto zoom lens.
Canon 400mm f/2.8 lens with built-in 1.4x extender patented
Canon seems to be fond of lenses with a 400mm focal length. The Japan-based company has patented yet another model that packs such focal length in its home country. The newly-patented Canon 400mm f/2.8 lens is also packing a surprise: a built-in 1.4x extender, which will increase its focal length to a staggering 560mm.
Revolutionary Canon image sensor features five pixel layers
Canon is rumored to be taking things to the next level when the EOS 7D Mark II DSLR camera becomes official this summer. Ahead of the camera’s launch, a revolutionary Canon image sensor has been patented in Japan. The patent is describing a sensor that consists of five pixel sheets, including two for ultraviolet and infrared light.
Canon vs Nikon war still waging at major sports events
Are you a Canon or a Nikon fan? These are the most popular companies among photographers. Moreover, professionals love them, too. The Canon vs Nikon war is waging everywhere you look, including at major sports events, such as the Olympics and the World Cup. Which one is more popular? Read on to find out!
Canon 1D X Mark II and 5D Mark IV to be launched in early 2015
Canon is rumored to reveal a couple of DSLR cameras with full frame image sensors at the beginning of 2015. The Canon 1D X Mark II and 5D Mark IV will take the place of the 1D X and 5D Mark III with the same new sensor technology which will be added for the first time into the 7D Mark II. Either way, both FF DSLRs are coming in 2015.
Canon 7D Mark II release date scheduled for October 2014
Canon will introduce a successor for the EOS 7D this August. The new DSLR camera is said be the company’s biggest change ever as it will come packed with some amazing new features. Either way, the Canon 7D Mark II release date has been set for October 2014, just a few weeks after Photokina 2014 closes its doors for the public.
Canon 400mm f/4 IS DO lens patented in Japan
A new patent for a Canon lens has been discovered in Japan. The company’s latest patent consists of the Canon 400mm f/4 IS DO lens. This model will replace an existing model, which also comes packed with built-in diffractive optics. The DO designation means that the model is of high-quality, while adding a green ring around the lens.
New Canon 7D Mark II talks rebuff Foveon-like sensor rumors
New Canon 7D Mark II gossip talks are circling around the web. Inside sources, who have been right in the past, have revealed that the DSLR camera will not feature a Sigma Foveon-like image sensor. However, the sensor will be based on a new technology and will be the next step in the company’s evolutionary process.
New Canon 7D replacement details reveal high megapixel count
There is no surprise that new Canon 7D replacement details have surfaced on the web. The DSLR is rumored to be called 7D Mark II and to come packed with an APS-C sensor that has a high megapixel count. It is unlikely that it will go over 30-megapixel, but the already-rumored 24-megapixel now sounds like it will become a reality.
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM lens becomes official
After being leaked on the web, the Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM lens is now official. It has become the first telephoto zoom lens of the EF-M-mount aimed at EOS M mirrorless cameras. It comes packed with optical image stabilization and a stepping motor, but it retains a lightweight and compact design, specific to EOS M cameras.
More Canon 7D Mark II rumors hint at redesigned top plate
There is no surprise that more Canon 7D Mark II rumors have appeared on the web over the weekend. We are already accustomed to this, but it seems like we are finally receiving reliable details. As the 7D replacement is shaping up, it is becoming more and more clear that the upcoming DSLR camera will feature a redesigned top plate.
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM lens leaked on the web
A Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM lens is rumored to be in the works. What is more, the first photo and initial specs of this product have just been leaked on the web, along with information that the lens will be announced in the near future. If it becomes real, then it will be the fourth lens of the Canon EF-M series.
New Canon 7D Mark II specs and details hint at EOS 1-like design
Canon is rumored to discontinue the 7D in June, to reveal the 7D Mark II to dealers in July, and to announce it officially in August. Before the launch event of the 7D replacement, the rumor mill has revealed the first reliable Canon 7D Mark II specs and details. They are hinting at the fact that the DSLR camera will have a design similar to the original EOS 1 SLR.
Canon 7D Mark II announcement event taking place in August
The Canon 7D Mark II announcement event is once again a subject of the rumor mill. The replacement for the 7D is said to be set for an August unveiling, but not before the current model becomes discontinued. Additionally, the DSLR camera will be joined by a couple of lenses, which will become official along with the 7D Mark II.
More Canon 7D Mark II launch details revealed
After revealing that Canon will be testing the replacement for the 7D camera at the 2014 World Cup, inside sources have leaked even more Canon 7D Mark II launch details. The DSLR is reportedly being introduced to Pro-level dealers in July, while the official launch event will take place sometime in August before the Photokina 2014.
Canon 7D DSLR camera rumored to be discontinued this June
The Canon 7D DSLR camera has been around for about five years. The rumor mill is claiming that its time is finally up, as the Japan-based company will discontinue this model by the end of the month. As a result, the road will be paved for the 7D Mark II, a sought-after replacement that photographers have been demanding for years.
Canon 1D X replacement coming in late 2014 or early 2015
Canon is rumored to have begun testing a prototype for the flagship EOS camera. The Canon 1D X replacement has been tested by some photographers in New York City. The DSLR camera is said to capture photos around the same resolution as the 5D Mark III and to be on track for a late 2014 or early 2015 release date.