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Canon EOS-b aka Kiss X7 photos leaked on the web
The photos of the smallest and lightest DSLR camera ever from Canon have been leaked on the web. The camera will be called Canon EOS-b in the United States, while Japanese consumers will encounter it under the name of EOS Kiss X7. Its specs and photos surfaced on the web, along with its release date for the Asian market.
Unannounced Canon EOS-b 18MP DSLR camera now available for pre-order
The smallest and lightest Canon DSLR camera is now available for pre-order at Best Buy. The APS-C shooter has not been officially announced yet, but the retailer says that anybody can pre-order it. It is called Canon EOS-b and it features an 18-megapixel APS-C CMOS image sensor and it is a lot tinier than the EOS 1100D / Rebel T3.
Canon TS-E 45mm and 90mm lenses to be replaced in 2013
Canon is rumored to release a bunch of digital imaging products by the end of 2013. Beside a bunch of cameras, it appears that the company is also working on several new lenses. The rumor mill is now suggesting that the tilt-shift 45mm and 90mm optics will get direct replacements sometime during the second quarter of 2013.
New Canon EF 200 f/2L and EF 800 f/5.6L lenses coming soon?
Canon is rumored to be actively working on replacements for the EF 200 f/2L and EF 800 f/5.6L IS USM lenses. The new optics are said to feature the company’s latest technologies for telephoto lenses and to be lighter than their predecessors, even though they will be made out of the same white material found in the current generation.
Small Canon DSLR specs and announcement date revealed
Canon is working to release a new camera, which will be smaller than the current line of Rebel shooters. The new device will be smaller than any Canon DSLR ever released and will have virtually the same specifications and form factor of the EOS M mirrorless camera, when it becomes available later this spring.
Canon rumored to develop a new smaller-than-Rebel DSLR camera
Canon is working on several new cameras, in order to replace some of its older digital imaging products. Beside replacements for the 60D, 7D, and EOS M, the Japanese manufacturer is rumored to unveil a new low-end DSLR camera. The new shooter will be smaller than the Rebel series and will be aimed at entry-level consumers.
Nauticam unveils NA-EOSM underwater housing for Canon EOS M
Nauticam has announced a new underwater housing. It is aimed at Canon EOS M users and will allow oceanographers to take the mirrorless camera to depths of 100 meters. The Nauticam NA-EOSM underwater housing for the Canon EOS M is scheduled to become available in the United States as of March 20, 2013.
Phottix Mitros TTL Speedlight finally available for Canon cameras
Phottix amazed the Consumer Electronics Show 2012 audience with the capabilities of the Mitros TTL Speedlight. However, the flash gun disappeared after the event. It seems like Phottix has been working hard to fulfill its promise because the Mitros TTL flash gun has finally become available with support for Canon DSLR hot shoes.
Canon 6D firmware update to be released in May or June
Canon will release several firmware updates for its cameras by the end of 2013. The company has already released updates for plenty of its cameras and three more are scheduled to become available in the following months. However, there is room for one more as the rumor mill says the EOS 6D will also be updated soon.
Canon 70D finally coming on March 21 or 22
Canon may have finally decided to issue a direct replacement for the EOS 60D. The next-generation camera will most likely be called 70D. An inside source has confirmed that Canon will hold a press event on March 21, while another source has revealed that the new camera is actually coming on March 22.
Canon 7D Mark II to be announced in late summer or early fall
Canon is finally going to replace the aging EOS 7D, says the rumor mill. The new camera is described as a “baby EOS 1D X” and, most likely, will go by the name of 7D Mark II, when it will be unveiled later this year. Information is still scarce, but the new camera is rumored to be aimed at sports and wildlife photographers.
Canon demos 35mm full-frame CMOS sensor for full HD video recording
Canon has demonstrated a highly-sensitive 35mm full-frame CMOS sensor, exclusively designed for recording videos. The new sensor is capable of recording full HD videos in extremely low-light conditions and the company has a video to prove it. Canon’s new sensor will become available soon, with major implications in multiple fields.
Canon 70D to be announced at the end of March?
Canon is preparing a surprise announcement at the end of March. According to sources familiar with the matter, the Japan-based company will finally replace the EOS 60D with the 70D. The brand new DSLR camera will be a significant upgrade over its predecessor and will move away from the “super Rebel” description.
Satechi Bluetooth Smart Trigger controls Canon cameras via iPhone
Satechi has extended its line of useful accessories with the launch of the Bluetooth Smart Trigger for Canon cameras. The Smart Trigger can be purchased as of today and it can be installed on a Canon shooter, allowing photographers to control their cameras from an iPhone or iPad, through Bluetooth 4.0 technology.
Canon shared its love for fashion during the London Fashion Week
Canon was one of the official sponsors of the London Fashion Week and London Fashion Weekend 2013. The company partnered with designers, bloggers, and professional photographers, who made the most out of the occasion. They joined Canon, which celebrated the power of image in fashion with the help of the company’s cameras.
Canon S100 and S110 firmware update 1.0.2.0 released for download
Canon took its time to release an update for both of its PowerShot S100 and S110 cameras. The 1.0.2.0 firmware update for the S100 and S110 can be downloaded right away, in order to fix a bug causing the control ring to malfunction. Additionally, Canon’s update fixes a WiFi connection problem on the S110 high-end compact camera.
Next-gen Canon EOS M mirrorless camera specs and price leaked
Canon will replace its current EOS M mirrorless camera by the end of the year. Launched in June 2012, the EOS M was not exactly a deal breaker. The company has decided to start working on a new shooter, which should become available soon. Meanwhile, the specs and price of the new EOS M have been leaked.
BT creates 320-gigapixel panorama image of London using Canon 7D
British Telecommunications was one of the Olympic Games 2012 main sponsors. In order to celebrate this opportunity, the company created the world’s biggest panorama image, which measures 320-gigapixel. The photo was created from more than 48,000 frames, while post-processing lasted three months.
“Used” Canon 5D Mark III sold as “new” by accident, said DigitalRev
Several days ago, a photographer announced that DigitalRev, a popular online retailer, sold him a “used” Canon 5D Mark III as “new”. He contacted the retailer’s customer service and the response was “surprising”. The company admitted to its mistakes and offered a full refund, while promising that such things will never happen again.
Canon announces release date for 1D X and 5D Mark III firmware update
Canon came under scrutiny after users complained that the EOS 1D X and 5D Mark III cameras are having focus problems when using the Speedlite AF Assist Beam. The company acknowledged the issues and announced that it will release a pair of firmware updates to fix the slow focus issues this Spring.
Canon 7D Mark II specs leaked
Canon delayed an EOS 7D replacement for quite some time. The time for that is rumored to have finally come as the specs of the 7D Mark II were leaked on the web. Although it may not serve as a direct replacement for the EOS 7D, the APS-C shooter has all the qualities for taking over the reigns of the camera introduced back in 2009.
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