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

Canon EOS 7D Firmware v1.1.0

Bryan Carnathan — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:13:00 GMT

Canon has released EOS 7D Firmware v1.1.0

"Firmware Version 1.1.0 incorporates the following fixes.

1. Corrects a phenomenon that in images captured by continuous shooting, and under certain conditions, barely noticeable traces of the immediately preceding frame may be visible."

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L IS USM Macro Lens Review

Bryan Carnathan — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:57:00 GMT

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L IS USM Macro Lens Review

Canon has announced a new DSLR + Lenses Rebate

Bryan Carnathan — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:31:00 GMT

Canon has announced a new DSLR + Lenses Rebate for Nov 1 through Nov 21, 2009.

Rebates (mostly $200) are available for the Canon EOS 50D, Rebel T1i, Rebel XSi and Rebel XS - all with a specific set of kit and tele-zoom lenses.

Hit the Canon DSLR Reviews page, select the camera you are interested in and use the link to your favorite retailer.

Up to $700 Rebate on Select Canon Printers and DSLR/Printer Combinations

Bryan Carnathan — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:01:00 GMT

There is an up-to-$700 rebate available on select Canon Printers and DSLR/Printer combinations.

Included printers are the Canon Pixma Pro 9000/9500 Mark II (B&H link).

Included DSLRs are the Canon EOS T1i, 50D, 5D Mark II, 1D Mark III and 1Ds Mark III (B&H link).

Sell the printer if you don't need/want it.

For more details, see the rebate form linked from this B&H EOS 5D Mark II page.

Updated: Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 XR Di Lens Review

Bryan Carnathan — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:12:00 GMT

Updated: Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 XR Di Lens Review

ISO 12233 chart results from the Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III have been added.

Announced: Think Tank Photo Urban Disguise ® 70 Pro Shoulder Bag

Bryan Carnathan — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:52:00 GMT

The Cavernous Think Tank Photo Urban Disguise ® 70 Pro Shoulder Bag (press release) has been released. It is available now.

Announced: Zeiss Distagon T* 35mm f/2 ZE Lens

Bryan Carnathan — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:49:00 GMT

Zeiss has announced the Zeiss Distagon T* 35mm f/2 ZE Lens (press release)

Updated: Sigma 105mm F/2.8 EX DG Macro Lens Review

Bryan Carnathan — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:59:00 GMT

Updated: Sigma 105mm F/2.8 EX DG Macro Lens Review

ISO 12233 chart results from the Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III have been added.

Updated: Tamron 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro Lens Review

Bryan Carnathan — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:59:00 GMT

Updated: Tamron 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro Lens Review

ISO 12233 chart results from the Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III have been added.

Updated: Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift Lens Review

Bryan Carnathan — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:13:00 GMT

Updated: Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift Lens Review

ISO 12233 chart results from the Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III have been added.

Samples with both Canon extenders are now included.

Shifted results are now included.

Canon EOS 7D Service Notice

Bryan Carnathan — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:28:00 GMT

Canon USA has issued an EOS 7D Service Notice:

Service Notice: EOS 7D: Residual Image in Picture

Thank you for using Canon products.

We have confirmed that in certain camera settings and shooting conditions, the phenomenon described below may occur in images captured by the EOS 7D Digital SLR camera.

Canon is currently investigating and analyzing the cause of this phenomenon, and we are planning to release a firmware update to address this issue.

Once the support measures have been established, we will post the relevant information on our Web site.

We offer our most sincere apologies to customers using this product who have been inconvenienced by this issue. Going forward, we will spare no effort in our quality management to make sure our customers can use our products with confidence. We hope our efforts will earn your understanding.

Phenomenon
In images captured by continuous shooting, and under certain conditions, barely noticeable traces of the immediately preceding frame may be visible. This phenomenon is not noticeable in an image with optimal exposure. The phenomenon may become more noticeable if a retouching process such as level compensation is applied to emphasize the image.

Affected Product
EOS 7D Digital SLR

Support
This contact information is for residents of the United States and Puerto Rico only. If you do not reside in the USA or Puerto Rico, please contact the Canon Customer Support Center in your region. Thank you, Customer Support Operations Canon U.S.A., Inc.

Contact Information for Inquiries
Canon Customer Support Center
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 midnight. ET,
Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., excluding holidays
Phone: 1-800-OK-CANON (toll free)
1-800-652-2666
TTD: 1-866-251-3752 (toll free)
Email: carecenter@cits.canon.com
For additional support options: www.usa.canon.com/support

Big Canon Refurbished Inventory Update

Bryan Carnathan — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:11:00 GMT

The Canon Refurbished inventory at Adorama has just been updated. There are 120 items showing as available right now.

Dig through the camera kits to find lots of great cameras and lenses including the 15mm Fisheye, 35 f/1.4 L, 135 f/2 L, 300 f/4 L IS, 300 f/2.8 L IS, 400 f/2.8 L IS, 16-35 f/2.8 L II, 17-40 f/4 L, EF-S 17-55 f/2.8 IS, 24-70 f/2.8 L, 24-105 f/4 L IS, various 70-200 Ls and many more.

Expect like-new gear - Act fast - the good gear doesn't last long.

ISO 12233 Chart Results for the Tamron 180mm f/3.5 Di Macro Lens

Bryan Carnathan — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:44:00 GMT

ISO 12233 Resolution Chart sample crops have been added to the Tamron 180mm f/3.5 Di Macro Lens Review page.

Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5 L II Tilt-Shift Lens In Stock

Bryan Carnathan — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:47:00 GMT

Adorama expects to have the Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5 L II Tilt-Shift Lens in stock very soon.

Announced: Lensbaby Fisheye Optic, Soft Focus Optic & Step-Up/Shade

Bryan Carnathan — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:49:00 GMT

Announced:

Lensbaby Fisheye Optic, Soft Focus Optic (press release)

Lensbaby Step-Up/Shade (press release)