| Canon EOS 1Ds (official) [09/25/2002] |
It's now official... The Canon EOS 1Ds will be shown at the Photokina 2002 held in Germany. Specifications here !
Download an exclusive picture of the Canon EOS 1Ds of 2126x1530 pixels, here ! |
| Canon EF 24-70mm f/2,8L USM (It's official !) [09/25/2002] |
Canon has just announced the EF 24-70mm f/2,8L USM. Specifications here :
Diagonal Angle of View : 74° - 29°
Vertical Angle of View : 53° - 19° 30'
Horizontal Angle of View : 84° - 34°
Lens Construction : 6 elements in 13 groups
Minimum Aperture : F/22
Aperture Blades : 8 (circular type)
Mount Type : Canon EF mount
Maximum Magnification : (x) 0.12 (Wide); 0.29 (Tele)
AF Drive System : USM with FTM
Manual Focusing Enabled with focus mode switch and focusing ring (full-time mechanical focusing)
Focusing Range : 0.38m to infinity (at all zoom focal lengths)
Filter Diameter (mm) : 77
Weight (g) : 950
Lens Hood : EW-83F
Soft Case : LP1219
Lens Cap : E-77U
Diameter x Length (mm) : 83.2 x 123.5
Extension Tube : EF12 Compatible
Extension Tube : EF25 Compatible |
| Canon EF 24-70mm f/2,8L USM [09/20/2002] |
Now, we know ! Canon will show the replacement of the EF 28-70/2,8L USM at the Photokina. The replacement is a Canon EF 24-70mm f/2,8L USM.
In choosing a limited range (24 to 70) Canon wants to offer the best performances possible.
On the lens barrel, the word "Macro" is present... |
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2,8 L USM |
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| Canon EOS 1Ds : Spécifications [09/20/2002] |
| To read the major specification of the Canon EOS 1Ds, click here ! |
| Canon EOS 1Ds : Features ! [09/15/2002] |
Informations reveal me that :
- The sensor is not based on a double 6 MP sensor, but on a single 11,1 effective MP sensor
- Price range is expected between 6.500 to 8.500 US$
- Frame rate about 3,5 fps for the EOS 1Ds
- Same AF and exposure system than the 1V/1D body.
For the moment it's to early to say that is real information ! We must wait for the Canon announcement !
A photographer present at the 11 September memorial event in NYC / USA, has already tested one, and told a part of what I reveal here... |
| Canon EOS 1Ds : It's Official ! [09/11/2002] |
| It's now official. Canon will announce the Canon EOS 1Ds at the Photokina 2002, in the end of September. The 1Ds feature a 12 MP sensor, with 11,1 effective pixels. With full-frame 24x36. For the moment not a lot of information are available. The sensor is composed of a double 6 MP sensor. Stay tuned ! |
| Canon EOS 300V [08/29/2002] |
| Read here the complete specifications list of the EOS 300V ! |
| Canon EOS 300V & New lenses [08/28/2002] |
Canon just announced new products :
- Canon EOS 300V :
- Metal lens mount,
- Built-in diptric corrector,
- Selectable film advance mode,
- Film advance at 2,5 FPS,
- Better AF performance.
- A Large back LCD screen added
New Lenses :
EF 28-90 mm f/4-5,6 II
EF 28-90 mm f/4-5,6 II USM
EF 28-105 mm f/4-5,6
EF 28-105 mm f/4-5,6 USM
EF 90-300 mm f/4,5-5,6
EF 90-300 mm f/4,5-5,6
Lenses optimised to be used with the EOS 300V. |
| Canon Something new ? [06/25/2002] |
| Last months Canon is very calm, the silence is breaking our ears... No new announcement. But the coming soon Photokina 2002 is approaching, and we certainly see various news... New DO Lenses ? New Pro Digital SLR ?? Just wait & see... |
| Canon PMA News [02/27/2002] |
| If you are waiting more Canon news (except the D60) to be announced in the PMA 2002, do not hope anymore, just wait for the Photokina, in september for an availability in 2003. |
| Canon EOS-1D : Firmware V1.3.0 [02/27/2002] |
| Canon is releasing today a new firmware available here the reduce the noise wich begun at 800 ISO. |
| Canon EOS D60 : It's Official ! [02/22/2002] |
| Canon announce today the release of the Canon EOS D-60 ! |
| Canon EOS D60 : The price ! [02/21/2002] |
| In Belgium the Canon EOS D60 is announced at 3.399 €. |
| Canon EOS D60 [20/02/2002] |
| We just announce me that the D60 has a multiplicator coefficient of x1,6 (as the D30) with a 6,4 MP sensor. |
| Canon EOS D60 : Information ! [07/02/2002] |
Here it is the information published & removed by Fotokoch.net. Translated from german to french by Gaëtan, (thanks to him).
"Pro Digital SLR with an exceptional resolution of 6.29 Megapixels. Interesting functions as the compatibility of a part of the EOS accessories and all EOS lenses. Great range of functions. The EOS D60 has all needed to make perfect pictures : 11 modes, an 3 points faster AF system , an exposure calculator fully developped with 35 zones, an E-TTL build-in flash, a diopter corrector and an integrated noise reduction system for long exposures. And 12 personalized functions. With a capacity of taking 3 pictures in one second during 8 images is possible to take with the new Canon digital SLR. It's an improvement compared with the D30. The body allow saving the photos in both RAW and JPG. Wire remote. Self-timer. 30 seconds to 1/4000s."
- Build-in ETTL Flash,
- Optical viewfinder,
- LCD Monitor of 4.5cm,
- Resolution : Up to 3072 x 2048 pixels,
- Sensor Resolution : 6.29 MP,
- Exposure Modes : P, AV, TV, Manuel,
- Card : CF Type I + II + Microdrive,
- OS compatible : Windows, Mac,
- Connection USB 1.1,
- Dimensions : 149,5x105,5x72,5 mm,
- Weight : 780g.
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| Canon EOS D60 [02/07/2002] |
| In Belgium it's now possible to pre-order the D60 (replacement of the D30), for the approximately price of the D30. We just told me that the only one thing known is the sensor, it's a 5 MP sensor. Availability announced : March - April 2002. |
| Canon PMA 2002 ! [02/03/2002] |
| We just confirm me the fact that Canon will soon release a new pro Digital SLR ! The D60 is not a rumour... Two new Digital SLR ! With these new releases Canon complete his digital SLR range ! Canon is filling the gap ! |
| Canon PMA 2002 ! [02/01/2002] |
Things indicate that Canon will present various new gear at the PMA 2002 this month ! We talk about of a new EOS-1DS adapted for Studio work with a higher resolution of 6 MP slower (in fps) than the EOS-1D. That will perhaps make two new Digital SLR !
The rumors concerning the EOS D60 could be confirmed... No more precision... The lenses shown by Delta International in their catalogue perhaps will be shown at this PMA ! No price indication and no more precision for the moment. |
| Canon, New lenses ? [01/25/2002] |
In the website of Delta International it's possible to see listed, for pre-order :
Canon EF 200-400mm f/4 DO IS USM
Canon EF 500mm f/2,8 DO IS USM
Canon EF 24-105mm f/2,8 L USM
The pre-order for the Canon DO lenses seems to be a little too fast... About the 24-105. Canon will certainly replace soon his mythical 28-70 2,8L, but is official range is not known. We can just hope !
The announcement of these lenses can be a media-staged event of Delta International to spot all attentions on their website ! Perhaps the products will be removed of their catalogue...
Wait & See. |
| Canon New Digital SLR ? [15/01/2002] |
| The previous information about the D60 are false. But the new Canon Digital SLR is not a rumour ! |
| Canon EOS D60 [01/11/2002] |
Here it is more "information" about the future Canon EOS D60 :
- 6 Mpixels and CMOS Sensor,
- Multiplicator Coefficient : x1.2,
- AF System inherited of the EOS-3,
- BP-511 Battery (same than the D30),
- ISO range : 100 - 1600,
- Rotating function to switch between portrait / landscape mode,
- Launch Price : 3500 - 4000 US$ / 3900 - 5000 euros
Of course these "informations" are not confirmed, we must wait for the official announcement |
| Canon EOS D60 [03/01/2002] |
Since some days the "rumour" of the Canon EOS D60 is spreaded. It will be perhaps the EOS D30 replacement.
This new Digital SLR is based on the Elan 7E with is CMOS sensor with 7 AF points. And the price is estimated for about 3500 US$. People say that this is not a rumour... ! News at the PMA 2002, in february 2002 at Orlando! |
| Canon EF 16-35mm f/2,8L USM [03/01/2002] |
The zoom is now available. The first impressions are very positive ! With an optical performances improvement ! Especially at full aperture.
Fred Miranda (direct link) |
| Canon CPS Allemagne - Profile n°18 [03/01/2002] |
| I offer you to summarize the Profile 18 episode, and give you all informations published in Profile n°18 of CPS Allemagne. For that, Click here ! |
| Canon CPS Germany [12/18/2001] |
| The previous announcement has been removed ! |
| Canon Professional Service Allemagne [12/18/2001] |
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Here it is the confirmation that Canon CPS Germany announce in his publication Profile Issue 18 that Canon is working on these two new DO lenses, EF 500mm f/2,8 DO IS USM and EF 200-400mm f/4 DO IS USM.
To read the announce in German right click in the Profile picture to download the PDF of 1,3 Mb of the paper publication.
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| Canon DO, The Serie ! [12/16/2001] |
Canon Professional Service Germany announce in his "Profile" Issue n°18, 2 new DO lenses :
Canon EF 500mm f/2,8 DO IS USM
Canon EF 200-400 f/4 DO IS USM
No price, no availability announced. Let's hope that Canon is working to improve the technology with a cheaper price. A 500/2,8... |
| Canon EF 400mm f/4 DO IS USM [12/15/2001] |
| Here it is Chasseur d'Images releasing in his issue 240 (January - February 2002) the 400/DO test. What can we say about a lens sold for approximately 9.000 € which is optically comparable with the EF 300/4L IS USM ??? No, no I can't see ! |
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To know all, just read the test ! If you do not need the 400/DO lightweight choose the wonderfull 300/2,8L IS USM + EF x1,4 II !
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| Canon EF 400mm f/4 DO IS USM [11/17/2001] |
| To following the pre-review of the french magazine Chasseur d'Images in the issue n° 239 about the EF 400mm f/4 DO IS USM, we must know that from the Photokina 2000, Can had spread various models of the lens with a different multi-coating for each one. To select the best multi-coating treatment for the final product. Making a test on such a pre-release lens is not reproducible with another pre-product. A new lens needs a very precise adjustment, especially with a new technology. |
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Therefore just a final product review will tell us the pros & cons of the lens
However hopefully the lens is worth the price...
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| Canon EF 400mm f/4 DO IS USM [11/15/2001] |
In the issue n° 239 of december 2001 the french magazine Chasseur d'Images, gives a kind of pre-review of the Canon EF 400mm f/4 DO IS USM. This pre-review do not publish the usual test with MTF but gives the first impressions of their reviewers. The lens is announced as very convenient to use but... the optical performance seems to be inferior to the Canon EF 100-400mm f/4,5-5,6L IS USM !
The final test will give us the last word of this story. Remind the price... 8.990 € ! |
| Canon EF 16-35mm f/2,8L USM [11/02/2001] |
| The zoom will be probably only available to retail in january-february 2002, and not november 2001... |
| Canon Flashwork [10/08/2001] |
I offer you the Canon's brochure called "Flashwork", which show you how the EX Flash System works. The brochure is composed also by another section, called Flashworks, which show how pro photographers use the flashes of the EX-Serie.
Flashwork © Canon 2000 - E-Version by Daniel ROCHA |
| Canon Telephoto lenses MTF Curves [10/02/2001] |
EF 400mm f/4 DO IS USM |
EF 300mm f/2,8L USM |
EF 500mm f/4L IS USM |
EF 300mm f/4L IS USM |
EF 300mm f/2,8L IS USM |
EF 500mm f/4,5L USM |
After the 400/4 DO announcement and the publication of his MTF curves, it's perhaps too early to have a precise purchase idea. But it's still possible to make some quick comparisons. Of course the 400 DO is in a particular category, different from the heavy lenses of the L-Serie, but I think that inevitably people will make such comparisons.
If you take consideration about this curves it seems to appear that the 400/DO is a little bit less as good as the 300/2,8L USM, same for the IS version. Both 300/2,8L lenses are close, but the IS version is a little bit more better. These curves can't replace a complete test of a serious magazine. Therefore we must wait the publication of such a test. But it seems that, Canon wants to sold the 400/DO at gold price, the DO technology, to people that really need it (pro shooters). We must not forget that MTF curves published by Canon, come from a software calculation, and not a lens test. |
| [ Reading MTF curves ] |
Each graph cover an unique focal length. Black curves for the full aperture, blue curves for f/8.
Bold curves for 10 cycles/mm, thin curves for 30 cycles/mm
Dotted line for tangential direction, and full line for sagital direction |
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| Canon Speedlite MT24-EX [10/02/2001] |
Canon Speedlite MT24-EX |
Type : twin head macro flash
Compatible with : EF 50 f/2,5 - 100mm f/2,8 - 180mm f/3,5L - MP-E 65 mm macro
GN : 24 for 2 heads, 26 for 1 head at 100 ISO
E-TTL modes : (EOS-1D, D30, 1V, 3, 30, 33, 50, 50E, 300, IX, IX7), TTL (with the other EOS) and manual
FP : High speed flash sync
FEL : Flash Exposure Lock
FEB : Flash Exposure Bracketing + 3 stops per 1/2 stop
Exposure correction : + 3 stops per 1/2 stop
Possible selection of one head
Power ratio : from 8:1 to 1:8 (with EOS-1D, D30, 1V, 3, 30, 33) |
Divers : 2nd curtain, 9 personal functions, assist AF krypton lamp, preview 70 Hz flash with EOS-1D, D30, 1V, 3, 30, 33), Wireless to 5mm, wireless E-TTL exposure control, power reductor to 7 levels (form 1/1 to 1/64), wide ergonomic LCD, powered by 4 batteries LR6, external power CP-E2 (6 batteries LR6),
External power (6 batteries LR14) or Ni-Cd battery, power saving button.
Command module dimensions : 74 x 125,9 x 97,4 mm
Flash heads dimensions : 235 x 90 x 49 mm
Weight : 585g (w/o batteries)
Price : 1 100 Euros
Availability : November 2001 |
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| Canon EF 400mm f/4 DO IS USM [09/30/2001] |
Canon EF 400mm f/4 DO IS USM
Optical Formula
FTM Curves |
At last, news about the first & new DO lens. The EF 400mm f/4 DO IS USM presented with his complete technical specifications :
Optical Construction : 17 elements in 13 groups (1 DO element, 1 fluorite element)
Filter : 52mm (rear)
Autofocus : Ultrasonic motor (USM with full time manual)
Focusing distance : 2 AF range :
2,8m to infinite
3,5m to infinite
Accessories : tripod collar - ET-120 Hood - Hard case 400B - protection frontal case E-145 II
Magnify ratio : 0,12x
Construction : Magnesium alloy
Stabilizer : moving optical group (2 stop compensation. 2 modes : statical subject and panning
Dimensions : 128 x 233mm
Weight : 1.940g
Price : 8.994 Euros
Availability : November 2001 |
| [ Reading MTF curves ] |
Each graph cover an unique focal length. Black curves for the full aperture, blue curves for f/8.
Bold curves for 10 cycles/mm, thin curves for 30 cycles/mm
Dotted line for tangential direction, and full line for sagital direction |
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| Canon EF 16-35mm f/2,8L USM [09/29/2001] |
Optical Formula
Soft caseLP1319 |
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Hood EW83 |
Cap E-77u |
EF 16-35mm f/2,8L USM FTM curves & Accessories. With for comparisons, the curves of the EF 17-35mm f/2,8L USM : |
EF 16-35mm f2,8L USM - 16mm |
EF 17-35mm f/2,8L USM - 17mm |
EF 17-35mm f/2,8L USM - 35mm |
EF 16-35mm f2,8L USM - 35mm |
| [ Reading MTF curves ] |
Each graph cover an unique focal length. Balck curves for the full aperture, blue curves for f/8.
Bold curves for 10 cycles/mm, thin curves for 30 cycles/mm
Dotted line for tangential direction, and full line for sagital direction |
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| Canon EF 16-35mm f/2,8L USM [29/09/2001] |
Here they are the official and complete technical specifications of the EF 16-35mm f/2,8L USM :
Type : EF 16-35 mm f/2,8 L USM
Construction : 14 glass including 2 UD elements and 3 aspherical elements in 10 groups.
Autofocus : Ultrasonic Motor (USM) with continuous
Focusing distance : 28 cm
Magnify factor : 0,22x
Filter : 77mm or gelatin insert
Hood : EW-83E
Soft case : LP-1319
Cap : E-77U
Compatibility : TC EF 1,4x II and 2x II.
and EF 12 et EF 25 (at 35 mm)
Finish : Dust and moisture sealing
Dimensions : 103 x 83,5 mm
Weight : 600g
Accessory : LP-1319 Soft-case and EW-83E hood
Price : 2.429 Euro (max. price)
Availability : November 2001 |
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| Canon EF 400mm f/4 DO IS USM & 16-35mm f/2,8L USM! [09/26/2001] |
Official Announcement, for immediate release, dated 09-25-01 !
EF 16-35mm f/2,8L USM - $2400
With the focal length of 16mm, this zoom exceeds the capabilities of his predecessor. It is composed by weather-resistant build, and of a nearly circular diaphragm as the new EF 70-200 2,8L IS USM. Minimum focusing distance of 11in. The optical formula includes 3 aspherical glass and 2 UD elements !
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EF 400mm f/4 DO IS USM - $8900
Canon has already announced this new technology DO. But the real new element is the price ! An astronomical price ! And remember the Canon words notifying that this new technology allow to reduce costs ! Here it is the 400/DO out of the budget of many amateur photographers decided to spent a lot of money in a good telephoto lens. It's too much. The hope is broken...
Speedlite MT-24EX - $1100
As we can see, it's not an annular macro flash. His twin head system allow to modulate the light direction. |
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| Canon The prices ! [25/09/2001] |
We know more about prices, here it is the UK prices :
Canon EOS 1D = £5,499.99 (8.380 Euros)
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2,8L USM = £1549.00 (2.362 Euros)
Canon EF 400mm f/4 DO IS USM = £5899.99 (8.890 Euros)
Canon Macro Flash Twin Lite MT-24EX = £699.99 (1.065 Euros)
All available in november, except the EOS 1D which is expected for december |
| Canon EOS 1D [09/25/2001] |
The release of the Canon EOS 1V is now official, all information here !
Photographs & officials technical specifications ! |
| Canon EOS 1D [09/25/2001] |
| In exclusivity, here they are, the first pictures of the new Digital Pro SLR, Canon EOS 1D !!! |
| Canon EF 400mm f/4 DO IS USM, the price... [09/19/2001] |
| After the first announce by the shop Geengeld, in Holland, on the Canon EF 400mm f/4 DO IS USM price, the same shop revised to increase the price at 9995 HFL equivalent to 4550 Euros. Approximately 4.000 US$. This estimated price show that the lens will be expansive, very expansive... Too much expansive ! |
| Canon EF 400mm f/4 DO IS USM : What a pity ! [09/12/2001] |
Somebody of Canon has confirmed me that the EF 400mm f/4 DO IS USM price can be very high. This lens could be a prestige lens...
What a disappointment for those hoping, has indicated in the press release, a cheaper high quality than the L-Serie due to the DO technology... We must remain confident, nevertheless, that the price will be cheaper than the actual estimated price of 7600 Euros... |
| Canon EOS 1D [09/11/2001] |
It's news from Chasseur d'Images. Here it is the technical characteristics of the EOS 1D :
Sensor : 4,5 MP (4,16 usable). length 28,7x19mm ( x1.31)
Resolution : 2460 x 1680
Formats : JPEG, Canon proprietary Raw
Maximum speed : 8fps on 20 images (JPEG)
ISO : 100 to 800 ISO and 1600, 3200.
Whites : auto, switchable on 7 levels or manual. Optional in Kelvin. AEB Bracketing.
Support Data : CF I & II cards (compatible with the Microdrive). Firewire IEEE 1394
Shutter : 30s to 1/16000s.
Metering : Spot, center weighted and on 21 zones
Autofocus : CMOS 10.000 pixels, on 45 AF points, integral range.
Flash : E-TTL + Canon Speedlite functions.
Various :LCD 5cm 124.000 pixels. Sound comment of 30s by image.
Release date : probably in December 2001.
Price : more than 7600 Euros with Canon Remote Capture. |
| Canon EF 400mm DO & EF 16-35mm 2,8L [09/11/2001] |
It's news from Chasseur d'Images. Canon will release in the same time than the EOS 1D 2 major news in his lenses range :
- Canon EF 16-35mm f/2,8L USM :
With an AF told as faster than the 17-35 2,8L with a price of 2000 US$. With a minimum focus distance of 28cm.
- Canon EF 400mm f/4 DO IS USM :
Little real news, except that the new lens is equipped with the latest IS generation (certainly the same the one which is in the EF 70-200mm f/2,8L IS USM).
The price can be of approximately 7600 Euros. I hope that Canon do not hope to sold a lot of them ! It's a pity ! |
| Canon EOS D30 : His future ! [09/10/2001] |
| Canon told me that the D30 is still sold after the spring 2002. Therefore no replacement for the moment... |
| Canon EF 70-200mm f/2,8L IS USM [09/06/2001] |
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Here it is a high-resolution picture of the brand-new EF 70-200mm f/2,8L IS USM, which the availability is announced for the end of September (in France)..
Image 2160x1440 (+/- 500 Kb) |
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| Canon News ! [08/22/2001] |
First of all some precisions, about the upcoming pro EOS digital SLR. It will come with the PB-E2 (which use AA alkalines, lithium batteries, Ni-Cd & Ni-Mh batteries, and the NP-E2, and the new lithium-ion NP-E3 battery , both chargeable with the NC-E2 charger. The sensor size is the full 24x36 frame !
The EF 400mm f/4 DO IS USM will be lunched at the same time than the upcoming EOS pro digital SLR body.
Official Canon announcements, will be made in October. |
| Canon EOS D3 [08/21/2001] |
| Canon will release the D30 replacement, called D3. It will be cheaper than the D30. Release date & characteristics unknown for the moment. |
| Canon CanoScan FS 2720 U [08/17/2001] |
| Canon will release the FS 2720U, a new film scanner - 2720 DPI - 36 Bit - USB for 600 US$. For more information, click here. |
| Canon EF 17-35mm f/2,8L IS USM ! [08/09/2001] |
| We just inform me that the prototype of the EF 17-35mm f/2,8L IS USM have been sawn by several people. This lens is being used last year, by the photographer Chris Rainer in Aspen Colorado/USA. We have waited a 17-35mm L successor, with a wider range but we are wrong.. It's too early to know more about this new lens. |
| Canon EF 70-200mm f/2,8L IS USM - FTM ! [08/04/2001] |
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| Canon EF 70-200mm f/2,8L IS USM [08/01/2001] |
Canon USA publish today the official announcement for the availability of the EF 70-200mm f/2,8L IS USM, for a price of 3.000 US$. to read the text click Here.
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| Canon news in September 2001 ! [07/30/2001] |
Canon will done 2 majors announcements or availability for new products. The first one is for the :
- Canon EF 70-200mm f/2,8L IS USM,
- Canon EF 400mm f/4 DO IS USM,
- Canon EOS 66 (replacement of the EOS 3000).
The second announcement or availability will be made in the PMA 2002 in February
The new pro digital SLR body will be announced in a special event by the CEO of Canon Japan
| Characteristics of the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2,8L IS USM |
- Four UD elements (same as existing lens).
- High image quality equivalent to the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM
- IMPROVED IMAGE STABILIZER CAPABILITY (NEW):
- Image Stabilizer available immediately (after approx. 0.5 seconds) after SW1-ON (about 1 second for existing EF-L IS lenses) and Image Stabilizer effectiveness is equivalent to approximately 3 stops in terms of shutter speed.
- Inner-focus design plus Ring USM for silent, high-speed AF,
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- Substantially improved dust- and moisture-resistant construction
- Circular aperture blades for attractive defocusing (Another Yes!!)
- Improved minimum focusing distance down to 1.4m (1.5m with current one) and maximum magnification of 0.17x (0.16x with the existing version).
- Filter 77mm |
These EF 70-200mm f/2,8L USM do not replace the "old" EF 70-200mm f/2,8L USM. The information that I have told that this EF 70-200mm f/2,8L IS USM is not bigger than the old EF 70-200mm f/2,8L USM, the only change are the switchs to activate the IS capability, same as the 100-400 IS.
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| Canon : Announcements ! [26/07/2001] |
Information came from Deutschland told that the 1staugust 2001 will be announced the EF 70-200mm 2,8L IS USM and the EF 16-35mm f/2,8L !
The new digital pro body will be announced in November 2001 with a frame rate of 9 fps for 21 frames in continue at the higher resolution. The sensor is a little bit smaller than the 35mm with a factor of 1,3x.
Un Canon rep, had not confirmed the 5595 HFL price (see the info of the 07/24/2001), but talk more about a price of 14.000 DM !!! These news will be verified just when Canon will publish the official press release.
I think that the 400 DO price is very overvalued... |
| Canon EF 400mm f/4 DO IS USM [07/24/2001] |
| The Netherlands shop Foto Konijnenberg list the EF 400mm f/4 DO IS USM for 5995 Hfl. For about 2346 US$ or 2720 Euros. Link here ! The lens is announced to be available in september. |
| Canon EF : News ?! [07/16/2001] |
| We just told me, that some rumors about EF lenses could be confirmed in the end of the year. The EF 400mm f/4 DO IS USM seems to be ready at this period. His release have been delayed for detail questions. Some added tests have been done to offer to the photographer an irreproachable lens. |
| Canon Digital SLR of 6 Mexapixels ! [07/04/2001] |
| Canon talks officially about a 6 Megapixels digital SLR body compatible with the EF line-up.. Canon : "Canon has developed high-end models with high-image-quality CCDs and zoom lenses, and even a 6-megapixel digital SLR camera compatible with EOS-series lenses". Click here, for the Canon Inc page. |
| Canon CanoScan FS4000US [04/07/2001] |
| To read or write a test of the new Canon CanoScan FS4000 US. Click on the following link to Photography Review. |
| Canon CanoScan FS4000US [06/28/2001] |
It's time, the new 4000 DPI film scanner from Canon is available in the USA. I offer you the first tests :
Steves-digicams.com - Hively.com - Imaging-Resource.com |
| Canon Digital EOS 1V [20/06/2001] |
This time, it's the good time ! The pro digital SLR based on the EOS 1V will be sold with the Booster PB-E2 integrated. It will reach maximum, 9 images per second. Build of magnesium as the EOS 1V, however it will not looks like completely to the EOS 1V. The sensor is, as the D30 a CMOS build by Canon. For the moment the resolution is of confidential data. The body is to expect in September 2001
It's official information. All other information about the pro digital SLR body, present in this page are false. |
| Canon : The new season will be hot ? [06/15/2001] |
Will be the new season hot ?? In September we may see some news :
- The new SLR digital pro body based on the EOS 1V which includes a 6MP sensor, a focal ratio of 1,3 (1,6 for the D30). It's still not the size of a 24x36mm. The body will be composed by a CCD sensor. The price is supposed to be twice the D30 price.
- A new wide-angle zoom 16-35 f/2,8
- And the long awaited... EF 70-200/2,8L IS USM !
Somebody have told me that this is confidential information from Canon !
We will see that in September !! |
| Canon EF 400mm f/4 DO IS USM : Where ?? [03/06/2001] |
| I have been informed that a EF 400mm f/4 DO IS USM is used actually, at Roland Garros ! The availability date is not precised. There is no sign about a new Digital SLR body... It's perhaps because nothing will be presented in September... |
| Canon EOS 30 : The book ! [05/16/2001] |
| René Bouillot submit to the EOS 30 users his famous book edited by the Editions VM, available for 114 FF (17,40 Euros) |
| Canon New USM ! [30/04/2001] |
April 27 2001, in the business journal Nekkei, an article announce a new UltraSonic motor. This new motor is an evolution of the actual USM to increase the durability of the motor. The motor may be used in also of the copiers and printers of the brand.
My personal opinion is : Why not. But we are waiting for the DO lens(es). |
| Canon CanoScan FS4000 US [24/04/2001] |
| The FS4000 US price is estimated closer to 7.000 FF (1067 Euros) instead of 10.000 FF (1524 Euros). If it will be the case, it makes that the FS 4000 US is the first 4000 DPI at this price ! |
| Canon DO Technology [03/26/2001] |
| We can hope that the EF 400mm f/4 DO IS USM will be shown at the Tennis exhibition Rolland Garros 2001 held in Paris in June. We can also hope that Canon will announce the future DO lens(es), due to the green ring that is present in the first DO lens. This green ring can be the sign of the DO-Serie, as the famous red ring is the sign of the L-Serie range of lenses ! |
| Canon : 20 Millions... [02/27/2001] |
| It's the amount of EF lenses produced by Canon. After the beginning of the EOS range in 1987. Canon have produced 10 millions of lenses in 1995. To reach 20 millions this year. |
| Canon PMA [12/02/2001] |
| The only one news officially announced are the Teleconverters EF x1,4 II & EF x2 II. |
| Canon New 4000 DPI film scanner ! [12/02/2001] |
| Canon USA announced officially the coming soon release of the FS4000US. A new 4000 DPI film scanner (35mm & APS). Specs : 42 bits, A/D 14-bit, FARE Technology (Canon's ICE version). Autofocus, automated detection of kind of film introduced. Dynamic range of de 3,4. Film forwarded automatically. USB & SCSI interface for 1099$ ! Support of Windows 98/2000/ME & Mac (USB) |
