Being the luckiest guy on earth whose job (SmugMug) is his passion (cool photos and videos), I couldn’t resist heading to SF the day I got my new 7D and test its video capabilities to the limit–;and comparing it with the 5D MKII. What I learned: WOW! Maybe it’s just ever-so-slightly lower quality than the 5D MKII. The controls,

Canon has released a new DSLR camera and lens rebate program with rebate amounts ranging from $15.00 to $1,000.00 with $50.00 - $130.00 being more typical amounts. The new feature to this rebate program is the rebate amount being doubled with the purchase of a 5D Mark II. Also welcome in this round is the Canon EOS 7D ($100.00/$200.00).   These are instant rebates available to anyone in the w...

Canon, next to the T1i model has come out with the new Canon EOS Rebel T2i which looks similar to its predecessor in every possible way.

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Word for Word Email I have witnessed the testing of a new canon video DSLR here in Europe. To keep it short: the prototype is far from being close to production. There are issues with moire (due to line skipping?). The chip itself is sealed, but the image results look very similar to a 7d. Its also the

B&H Photo has just started accepting orders for the new Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS II USM Lens.   When B&H accepts preorders for a new item, the new item is typically in route to their warehouse and will be ready to ship very soon.   Amazon.com has also just started accepting orders for the new 70-200mm II.

Canon has provided further details on the new Canon 5D Mark II firmware, which will be available for download later this month.  The new firmware version 2.0.3 will enable the Canon 5D Mark II to capture 1080p video at 24fps (actual 23.976fps) and will change the 30fps rate to NTSC standard 29.97fps.  The 5D

Review Summary: The announcement of the new Canon EOS Rebel T2i came as a surprise for most of the industry. While we were expecting a refresh of the Rebel T1i, we weren't expecting the feature set than Canon packed into the new compact Rebel T2i. Before getting into my thoughts on the camera I wanted to post the list of new noteworthy features that are available in the Rebel T2i. (See full r...

Canon USA Inc. has released updated firmware for its EOS Rebel T1i digital SLR, known in some markets as the EOS 500D. Available immediately in the USA and globally, the new Canon T1i firmware is said to improve the reliability of live-view shooting. It also corrects some issues with incorrect indications in the English, Arabic and Swedish-language menu screens. Announced in March 2009, the Canon ...

Adorama has just made the new Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS II USM Lens available for preorder!   I expect this lens to be in high demand and hard to get for a considerable amount of time. Preorder immediately if you think you want one.