Canon News Report News & Deals

CanvasPeople has their canvas prints on sale at 60% off with free shipping.
 
Sale Prices:

Size	Standard Gallery Wrap Sale Price	Thick Gallery Wrap Sale Price
8x10	$20.00	-
11x11	$26.80	-
11x14	$27.20	$35.20
16x16	$32.80	-
9x27	$34.00	-
16x20	$36.80	$44.80
18x24	$41.20	$49.20
24x36	-	$54.00
20x48	-	$56.00

eBay (via BigValueInc) has the Canon Speedlite 90EX Flash for Canon EOS M Mirrorless Camera available for $109.00 with free shipping. Compare at $139.99.
 
Caveat Emptor: BigValueInc's positive feedback rating is at 98.3%. However, eBay seems to trust them enough to continue listing their auctions as "Daily Deals."

B&H and Adorama are offering discounts an select Sandisk SD/MicroSD memory cards with free shipping.

Item	B&H Sale Price	Adorama Sale Price
SanDisk 16GB Extreme Class 10 SDHC Memory Card	$21.95	$19.95
SanDisk 32GB Extreme Class 10 SDHC Memory Card	$34.49	$34.79
SanDisk 64GB Extreme Class 10 SDHC Memory Card	$63.95	$64.95
SanDisk 16GB Ultra Class 10 SDHC Memory Card		$14.95
SanDisk 32GB Ultra Class 10 SDHC Memory Card	$24.95	$24.95
SanDisk 64GB Ultra Class 10 SDHC Memory Card	$49.95	$49.95
SanDisk 16GB Ultra Class 10 microSDHC Memory Card	$15.95	$14.95
SanDisk 32GB Ultra Class 10 microSDHC Memory Card	$26.95	$24.95
SanDisk 64GB Ultra Class 10 microSDHC Memory Card	$49.95	$49.95

 
From Gizmodo:
 
"In an attempt to illustrate the harmful effects of using crack cocaine, Talent, a Brazilian ad agency, created a series of posters featuring images of addicts that are slowly eaten away and destroyed by Flour beetle larvae—or mealworms.
 
The posters were actually made of thin sheets of dough instead of paper, to encourage the larvae to thoroughly consume them..."
 
Read the entire article here.

Hot Deal: For a limited time, DigitalRev has the Canon EOS 6D DSLR Camera available for $1,679.00. Compare at $1,999.00.

The going-rate for a Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM Lens has dropped - now only $789.00 (in-cart) with free shipping. Originally $849.00.
 
Order opportunities:
 
B&H | Adorama | BuyDig

From Adorama:
 
Leading photo and electronics retailer converts Manhattan’s 18th Street into a family festival of food, fun and technology.
 
New York, NY - May 23, 2013 – Adorama, one of the world’s largest photography, video and electronics retailers, is again holding one of New York City’s most popular, free summer family events, its Third Annual Street Fair, on Sunday, June 23, 2013.
 
Last year's festival attracted more than 20,000 attendees. With more rides, games, food and technology vendors confirmed, this year's festival is expected to be even bigger. Major camera and electronics brands who will be at this year’s event include Apple, Nikon, Canon, Dell, Samsung, Verizon, Bogen, Pentax, Adobe, Sony, Panasonic, LG, Intel, Sandisk, Lexar and Western Digital. Adorama has lots to offer, too – Adorama PIX, Rentals, Used and the Learning Center will all have booths to visit at the fair.
 
The Street Fair is a great way for families to enjoy a fun-filled day together, kick off the summer season and participate in a variety of interactive games and activities, including free photography clinics in Adorama's outdoor Learning Center tent. Festival highlights include:

• Carnival Games and Petting Zoo – A host of carnival games and a live petting zoo will be great fun for kids, and kids-at-heart, throughout the day.
• Food! – An amazing variety of food choices – it just wouldn't be a Street Fair without it.
• Prizes and Raffles – Dozens of raffle items and prizes will be given away all day long.
• Vendor Exhibits – Test drive the latest digital imaging technology from some of the biggest brands in photography.
• Celebrity Appearances
• Adorama Technology Learning Center – Learn how to make better photos and videos from some of the best photographers in the world at Adorama's outdoor Technology Learning Center. Learn to shoot like a pro!
• Get a Technology Makeover with special product pricing from Adorama – Bring your old camera gear and upgrade to the latest digital technology. Adorama is offering special pricing and trade-ins for one day only.

Adorama’s Third Annual Street Fair will be held on Sunday, June 23, 2013, from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., on West 18th Street, between Fifth and Sixth Avenues. Adorama’s retail superstore is located at 42 West 18th Street, making the street an ideal place for families to take advantage of the technology-related activities happening during the fair.

The Canon Store has the Refurbished Canon EOS 5D Mark III DSLR Camera in stock and available for $2,799.21 with free shipping. Compare at $3,499.00 new.
 
If you haven't noticed, the price of a new 5D Mark III is now $3,499.00 - making the price of a refurbished unit more attactive than ever (even after taxes).

Necessitating change is that the site's Canon serial number to manufacturing date conversion chart has been falling apart in 2013.
 
First, I'd like to say "Thanks" to all of you who let me know that your new lens was manufactured at some future date. :) While I jest, I seriously appreciate those of you who did provide that information.
 
We've been researching the necessary corrections. With your help and with the help of Lensrentals.com, I have updated the Canon Lens Date Code Chart
 
While I'm not positive that the new numbers are 100% accurate, they are definitely better than before. And with your help, we will continue to dial them in to perfection (if perfection is indeed possible).

Use promotion code KATA10 during checkout at Samy's Camera to get 10% off your purchase of any KATA Camera Bag.

B&H has the SanDisk Extreme Solid State Drive (480GB) available for $329.95 with free shipping. Compare at $369.99.

B&H and Adorama have the Refurbished Canon EOS 60D Digital SLR Camera available for $579.00 with free shipping. Compare at $699.00 new.

B&H has the Canon PIXMA MG8220 Wireless All-In-One Color Inkjet Printer available for $124.99 with free shipping. Compare at $167.98.

Amazon has Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4 available for $86.67. (thanks John)

From Canon:
 
New Facebook Application Showcases Full HD Movie Print Technology to Turn Videos and Stills into High-Quality, Personalized Comic Strips
 
MELVILLE, N.Y., May 23, 2013 Starring in a comic strip isn't just for superheroes anymore. Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced the launch of Canon PIXMA Comix, an interactive new application found on the Canon U.S.A. Facebook page, that empowers fans to create fun, personalized photo comic strips to print and share with friends or share socially. Highlighting the Full HD Movie Print technology found in My Image Garden software, this application brings users' adventures to life.
 
Whether it's video of a friend surfing a giant wave, photos of a baby's first steps, or photos and video from the annual summer barbeque, Canon PIXMA Comix allows users to utilize up to six images to create a personalized comic strip. The images can be uploaded from photo albums or as stills pulled from an uploaded video stored on your computer or Facebook page. With creative options including comic strip templates, photo filters including fish-eye, toy camera and poster effects, various font styles, and the ability to select comic-style speech and sound effect bubbles where text can be added, the application provides the platform to create unique, personalized comics. After creating a comic, users will have the opportunity to print the final product to display and enjoy, or post and share within their social network.
 
"The Canon PIXMA Comix application enables photo and video enthusiasts to easily apply comic book styling to their images, and share their story," said Yuichi Ishizuka, executive vice president and general manager, Imaging Technologies and Communications Group, Canon U.S.A. "We always strive to enhance the Canon consumer experience, and with this application, it's easy to get creative with a home printer by printing personalized comic strips to enjoy for years to come."
 
Canon's Full HD Movie Print technology allows users to select and print individual frames of a video, so every special moment - captured via camcorder or digital camera - can be enjoyed as an individual image.
 
For those who opt to print their comic through the application, Canon is offering a special promotion, which will be available through the Canon Direct Store.*
 
To create a personalized comic strip, visit Canon PIXMA Comix at www.PIXMAComix.com. To learn more about the full line of Canon PIXMA printers, please visit www.usa.canon.com/PIXMA.

DigitalRev has the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Lens available for $819.00. Compare at $899.00.

The usual color block noise and ISO 12233 resolution chart image quality samples have been added to the Canon EOS Rebel SL1 / 100D Review page (scan down below the first chart on the page).
 
Compare the tiny SL1's noise results with the T4i (=T5i), 60D and 5D Mark III (which is of course in a different class). Compare resolution with a large number of other Canon DSLR cameras.

B&H and Adorama have Timbuk2 Camera Bags at 25% off. Also, Adorama has special pricing on the Lowepro Event Messengers – up to $15.00 off.

B&H has Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4 available for $93.95 with free shipping.

B&H has the Sony 64GB UHS1 Class 10 High Speed SDHC/SDXC Memory Card available for $37.74 with free shipping. Compare at $49.99.
 
Adorama had the same card on sale for slightly less yesterday, but they're now out of stock.

Adorama has the Flashpoint 32" 5-in-1 Collapsible Disc Reflector available for $19.95 with free shipping. Regularly $25.95.
 
Surfaces:

• Translucent
• White
• Black
• Silver
• Soft Gold

05/22/2013
 
123 new lens / camera combinations have been added to the DxO Optics Modules library, providing support for Carl Zeiss, Pentax, Sony, Sigma and Tamron lenses for Canon, Fuji, Nikon, Pentax, Samsung and Sony cameras.
 
To see supported and planned combinations, click on the link below then select the second tab.
 
Supported or planned combinations
 
New DxO Optics Modules:
 
Canon | Fujifilm | Nikon | Pentax | Samsung | Sony
 
B&H carries DxO Optics Pro.

The Canon Store has the Refurbished Canon EOS 5D Mark III DSLR Camera in stock and available for $2,799.21 with free shipping. Compare at $3,499.00 new.
 
If you haven't noticed, the price of a new 5D Mark III is now $3,499.00 - making the price of a refurbished unit more attactive than ever (even after taxes).

The Canon Store's 15-50% off sale on Refurbished DSLR Cameras, Lenses and Flashes ends this Saturday. While the inventory has not seen a significant refresh in a while, a few items have appeared in stock that were not there before (but not many). Here's a look at what was in stock this morning.
 
Refubished DSLR Cameras

Item	Orig. Price	Savings	Sale Price
Canon EOS 5D Mark II Body	1,759.20	263.88	1,495.32
Canon EOS 7D + EF-S 18-135 IS	1,439.20	215.88	1,223.32
Canon EOS 7D + EF-S 28-135 IS	1,359.20	203.88	1,155.32
Canon EOS 7D Body	1,199.20	179.88	1,019.32
Canon EOS 60D + EF-S 18-135 IS	959.20	143.88	815.32
Canon EOS Rebel T4i + 18-135 IS STM	919.20	183.84	735.36
Canon EOS 60D Body	719.99	108.00	611.99
Canon EOS Rebel T4i + EF-S 18-55 IS	719.99	144.00	575.99
Canon EOS Rebel T4i Body	639.99	128.00	511.99
Canon EOS Rebel T3i + EF-S 18-55 IS	519.99	104.00	415.99
Canon EOS Rebel T3i Body	439.99	88.00	351.99
Canon EOS Rebel T3 + EF-S 18-55 IS	399.99	80.00	319.99

Refubished Lenses & Flashes

Item	Orig. Price	Savings	Sale Price
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4 L IS USM	1,079.20	161.88	917.32
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM	519.99	260.00	259.99
Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM	187.99	28.20	159.79
Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III	159.99	80.00	79.99
Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM	407.99	61.20	346.79
Canon EF 35mm f/2	255.99	38.40	217.59
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM	319.99	48.00	271.99
Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro	239.99	36.00	203.99
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM	479.99	72.00	407.99
Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM	639.99	96.00	543.99
Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM	943.20	141.48	801.72
Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM	479.99	72.00	407.99
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS	399.99	200.00	199.99
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II	239.99	36.00	203.99
Canon Speedlite 430EX II Flash	239.99	36.00	203.99
Canon Speedlite 270EX II	135.99	20.40	115.59

B&H has the Tascam DR-07 Mark II Digital Audio Recorder available for $116.37 with free shipping. Compare at $149.99.
 
Amazon also has the Tascam DR-07 Mark II Digital Audio Recorder available for the same price.