May 2009 - Canon EOS News & What's New at The-Digital-Picture.com

Canon EOS Rebel XS / 1000D Review

Canon EOS Rebel XS / 1000D Review This review is very late and resembles the Canon EOS T1i / 500D Review , but it's on the site. :)

Published Thu, May 28 2009 12:55 PM by Bryan Carnathan

Filed under: Canon EOS Rebel XS / 1000D Review

Canon Refurbished/Recertified Inventory at Adorama Refreshed

The Canon Refurbished ("Recertified" to be politically correct) inventory at Adorama has been refreshed. At this time, many of these items are PowerShot cameras and printers/scanners, but it is worth a check to see if the DSLR/lens/flash you...

Published Thu, May 28 2009 11:12 AM by Bryan Carnathan

Filed under: Lens, Camera, Flash, Canon Refurbished/Recertified

Published, On the Cover, Age? 10

The new 5D II firmware announcement was not the only good news I received yesterday. Upon arriving home last night, an excited family greeted me with "Did you see what came today?" I of course had not, but was promptly directed to the latest...

Published Wed, May 27 2009 12:15 PM by Bryan Carnathan

Filed under: Photography for Kids

Canon Photography in the Parks Photo Contest

Canon is once again holding their Canon Photography in the Parks Photo Contest . This year's contest includes separate divisions for adults and teens. (thanks Matt)

Published Wed, May 27 2009 11:58 AM by Bryan Carnathan

Filed under: Canon Photography in the Parks Photo Contest

Canon EOS 5D Mark II Firmware to Provide Manual Video Exposure Control

Yes, you read that correctly. Canon USA has announced a Canon EOS 5D Mark II Firmware Update scheduled to be available in early June. Get this: Included in this update is manual video exposure control . In perhaps the most dramatic firmware update annoucement...

Published Tue, May 26 2009 10:14 PM by Bryan Carnathan

Filed under: Canon EOS 5D Mark II Firmwar, Manual Video Exposure Control

Canon EOS Rebel T1i / 500D DSLR Review

Posted: Canon EOS Rebel T1i / 500D DSLR Review

Published Fri, May 22 2009 12:50 PM by Bryan Carnathan

Filed under: Canon EOS Rebel T1i / 500D DSLR Review

Adobe Camera Raw 5.4 (Release Candidate)

Adobe Camera Raw 5.4 (Release Candidate) is available for download. Support for the Canon EOS Rebel T1i / 500D DSLR is now included.

Published Fri, May 22 2009 8:59 AM by Bryan Carnathan

Filed under: Adobe Camera Raw 5.4 (Release Candidate)

Canon EOS 1D Mark III Refurbished by Canon for only $2,999.95

Adorama has the Canon EOS 1D Mark III in refurbished (by Canon) condition for $2,999.95. That is $844.00 off the regular price. (thanks David)

Published Mon, May 18 2009 12:46 PM by Bryan Carnathan

Filed under: Refurbished by Canon, Canon EOS 1D Mark III

Updated: Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8 L II USM Lens Review

Updated: Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8 L II USM Lens Review ISO 12233 chart results from the Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III have been added. A focal length range example/comparison has been added.

Published Fri, May 15 2009 10:30 AM by Bryan Carnathan

Filed under: Review, Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8 L II USM Lens

Canon USA Service Notice Regarding Oil Spots on Canon EOS 1D/1Ds Mark III Sensors

Canon USA has issued a service notice for Canon EOS 1D Mark III and Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III owners. Service Notice: EOS-1D Mark III/EOS-1Ds Mark III: Oil Spots on LPF Surface Thank you for using Canon products. We have discovered that images taken by some...

Published Thu, May 14 2009 10:16 AM by Bryan Carnathan

Filed under: Oil Spots, Canon EOS 1D/1Ds Mark III Sensors, Canon USA Service Notice

Canon EOS Rebel T1i / 500D High ISO Comparisons

Getting the Canon EOS Rebel T1i / 500D DSLR Review started - I have posted a high ISO noise comparison between the T1i/500D, 50D, XSi/450D, XS/1000D and the 5D II. The above-ISO-800 noise comparisons between the T1i and the 50D may surprise you.

Published Wed, May 13 2009 11:21 AM by Bryan Carnathan

Filed under: Canon EOS Rebel T1i / 500D DSLR Review

Updated: Canon EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USM Lens Review

Updated: Canon EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USM Lens Review ISO 12233 chart results from the Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III have been added. Near record-setting is the combination of corner softness (check 50mm), distortion (both barrel and pincushion) and CA (check...

Published Tue, May 12 2009 12:12 PM by Bryan Carnathan

Filed under: Canon EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USM Lens Review

B&H has the Still Hard-to-Find Canon LP-E6 Battery In Stock.

B&H has the still hard-to-find Canon LP-E6 Battery in stock.

Published Tue, May 12 2009 11:45 AM by Bryan Carnathan

Filed under: In Stock, Canon LP-E6 Battery, 5D Mark II

Canon Speedlite Flash Manuals are Now Available Online

Canon Speedlite Flash manuals are now available online. While very useful, these manuals are low quality (scans) with relatively large file sizes. Download them at Canon USA Support . I have also linked to the specific manuals from the individual Canon...

Published Tue, May 12 2009 9:47 AM by Bryan Carnathan

Filed under: Digital, Online, Manuals, Canon Speedlite Flash

Chuck Westfall's May Tech Tips

Chuck Westfall's May Tech Tips are online at TheDigitalJournalist.

Published Sun, May 10 2009 10:39 PM by Bryan Carnathan

Filed under: Chuck Westfall'sTech Tips