Canon News (Page 8) Report News & Deals

The Canon Store has special pricing on select photo papers.
 
Canon Photo Paper Deals:

Item	Sale Price	Compare At
Photo Paper Pro Luster - 13x19 - 50 Sheets	$49.99	$75.99
Photo Paper Pro Platinum 4x6 100 Sheets	$19.99	$24.07

For today only, the Canon Store is offering their Refurbished Printers at 20% off with free ground shipping.

From Canon:
 
OKYO, April 22, 2013—Canon Inc. today announced that the company's interchangeable-lens digital cameras (digital SLR and compact-system cameras) have consistently maintained the No. 1 share worldwide in terms of volume within the interchangeable-lens digital camera market for the 10-year period from 2003 to 2012.^*1
 
In addition to the interchangeable lenses, Canon also develops its own key components—the CMOS image sensors and image processors—employed in the company's interchangeable-lens cameras, incorporating the most advanced of these technologies in its flagship EOS-1D series. By applying these technologies to other models as well, Canon has successfully created a powerful product lineup that effectively responds to the needs of a wide range of users, from professionals to entry-level users, which has enabled the company to maintain the top global share.
 
In 2003, the dawn of digital SLR cameras, Canon introduced its breakthrough EOS Kiss Digital (EOS Digital Rebel or EOS 300D Digital in other regions), a compact and lightweight user-friendly camera that set the stage for growth in the digital SLR market while, at the same time, captured the top share of the global market. Since that time, Canon, in the company's ongoing pursuit of high image quality, has launched a number of models targeting advanced-amateur users that offer among the highest levels of performance for their class, including the EOS 5D series, which paved the way for digital SLR video recording.
 
In 2012, Canon celebrated the 25th anniversary of the introduction of the EOS system and marked its 10th consecutive year as the market's world leader. During the year, Canon launched the compact-system EOS M, aimed at expanding the company's entry-level user base, along with the EOS 6D, the world's smallest and lightest^*2 digital SLR camera equipped with a 35 mm full-frame CMOS sensor, which contributed to the growth of the advanced-amateur user segment.
 
This year, Canon introduced the EOS Kiss X7 (EOS Rebel SL1 or EOS 100D in other regions), the world's smallest and lightest^*2 digital SLR camera equipped with an APS-C-size sensor, bolstering its product lineup with a model befitting the industry's top brand while targeting its 11th straight year as the world's market leader.
 
With a history of producing cameras that dates back to the company's founding in 1937, Canon will continue refining its diverse imaging technologies based on its core optical technologies, striving to produce exceptional and reliable lenses and cameras that cater to the varying needs of photographers—from first-time users to advanced amateurs and professionals—while contributing to expanding the photographic and video imaging culture.
 
*1 Based on a survey by Canon.
*2 As of March 1, 2013, based on a Canon survey.
 
B&H carries Canon DSLR cameras & lenses.

eBay (via BuyDig) has the Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens available for $299.00 with free shipping. Compare at $339.00.

With Mother's Day just around the corner, CanvasPeople is offering their canvas prints at 80% off. Place your order by April 26 to ensure delivery by Mother's Day.

B&H has the long awaited Canon 77mm Mark II Center-Pinch Lens Cap in stock. (thanks Scott)

Adorama has a Canon EOS Rebel T4i, 18-55mm IS II & 55-250mm IS Lens Kit Available for $899.00 with free shipping. Regularly $1,199.00.
 
Kit Includes:

• Canon EOS Rebel T4i DSLR Camera
• Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Lens
• Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS Lens
• SanDisk 16GB ExtremePRO SDHC Memory Card
• Canon SLR Gadget Bag

Both B&H and Adorama have special pricing on Lexar 1000x CompactFlash memory cards with free shipping.
 
Lexar Deals:

Memory Card	Reg. Price	B&H Price	Adorama Price
Lexar Professional 16GB CompactFlash Memory Card 1000x UDMA	$82.95	$77.95	$77.95
Lexar Professional 32GB CompactFlash Memory Card 1000x UDMA	$147.45	$136.95	$136.95
Lexar Professional 16GB CompactFlash Memory Card 1000x UDMA (2 pack)	$150.45	$147.95	$147.95
Lexar Professional 32GB CompactFlash Memory Card 1000x UDMA (2 pack)	$255.00	$249.00	$249.00
Lexar Professional 64GB CompactFlash Memory Card 1000x UDMA	$349.45	$304.95	$304.95
Lexar Professional 128GB CompactFlash Memory Card 1000x UDMA	$712.95	$654.95	$654.95

Adorama has their 60" White Parabolic Umbrella with Removable Black Cover available for $29.95 with free shipping. Regularly $34.95.

Adorama has their 12" Portable Reflectors on sale for $4.00 each with free shipping.
 
These small reflectors could prove very useful for outdoor macro photography - at least that's why I'm picking up a couple. ;-) [Sean]
 
12" Reflectors on Sale

• Adorama 12" Circular Collapsible Disc Reflector, Gold / Silver
• Adorama 12" Portable Reflector Gold / Silver Slate (stripe)
• Adorama 12" Portable Reflector Gold / Super Silver
• Adorama 12" Circular Collapsible Disc Reflector, Gold / White
• Adorama 12" Portable Reflector White / Translucent
• Adorama 12" Circular Collapsible Disc Reflector, Sunlight / White

DigitalRev has the Canon EOS T4i (650D) with EF-S 18-135mm IS STM Lens Kit available for $939.00. Compare at $1,074.00.

eBay (via BeachCamera) has the Sony 64GB UHS1 Class 10 SDHC Memory Card available for $34.79 with free shipping. Compare at $54.95.

This change was long overdue. I've been tired of the home page design for a long time and finally carved out the time necessary to do something about it. Check out the new, much more useful The-Digital-Picture.com home page.
 
The new layout is designed to be your hub to the most-used pages on the site. Take a moment to explore the options now available on the home page. If you like what you see, please use the social buttons at the top of the page to "Like", "Tweet", "+1" or otherwise share the updated page!
 
This site is all about you, so help us serve you better by sending us your suggestions. Tell us how to tweak the graphic design. Tell us what additional content should be available (or should be removed). Hit the "Contact Us" link at the top of the page or go over to Facebook or Google+ to share these ideas and suggestions with us.
 
Note that I plan to make similar changes to some of the other category pages on the site. These changes will not be as big - I'll likely not announce these.

DigitalRev has the Canon EOS 1D X DSLR Camera available for $6,099.00. Compare at $6,569.99.

B&H has the Canon EOS 60D DSLR body available for $661.00 with free shipping and 2% Rewards. Click "Buy Together and Save" to get the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens for only $199.00 more (regularly $499.00).
 
Or, you can buy the Canon 60D with the Canon PIXMA PRO-100 Printer (that comes with free Photo Paper) and qualify for a $400.00 mail-in rebate - that's just $690.00 after rebate.

B&H has the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC HSM Lens for Canon in stock.

A new Canon firmware update for Canon EOS 5D Mark III is scheduled to be available April 30 according to the Canon USA product page.

"A firmware update for EOS 5D Mark III is scheduled to be available on April 30, 2013. Please click here to learn more."

The firmware update will allow autofocusing at f/8 and uncompressed HDMI output support.
 
B&H carries the Canon 5D Mark III DSLR camera.

From Sigma:
 
Sigma Corporation announces world's first F1.8 constant aperture zoom lens
 
New 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM features Global Vision Art lens design
 
RONKONKOMA, NY — Sigma Corporation of America (www.sigmaphoto.com), a leading researcher, developer, manufacturer and service provider for some of the world's most impressive lines of lenses, cameras and flashes, today announced the Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Art lens, the market’s first zoom lens to achieve a maximum aperture F1.8 throughout the entire zoom range.
 
This revolutionary, wide aperture, standard zoom lens is created for DSLR cameras with APS-C size sensors, which translates to a focal range of 27-52.5mm on a 35mm camera. With a minimum focusing distance of 11 inches, and a maximum magnification ratio of 1:4.3, the 18-35mm is ideal for landscapes, portraits, still-life, studio, close-up and casual photography.
 
“Exceptionally fast apertures were previously unavailable in zoom lenses, so photographers turned to several prime lenses in a session to get bright images at various focal lengths. We’re incredibly excited to be the first manufacturer to bring the F1.8 standard zoom to the market and to provide photographers with a new level of creativity and convenience, with the outstanding image quality at the core of the new Sigma Global Vision,” said Mark Amir-Hamzeh, president of Sigma Corporation of America.
 
Amir-Hamzeh added that because developing a large aperture wide angle zoom lens can prove to be technologically and optically challenging, often resulting in various distortions, aberrations and field curvature, Sigma has tapped into its long history as a lens pioneer to overcome those issues in this new generation lens.
 
“Our experience with the wide angle designs of our 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 II DG HSM and our 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM, and our research and development in our Aizu factory have prepared us for this technological advancement,” he said. “Our wide, glass-molded aspherical lens and the incorporation of Special Low Dispersion (SLD) glass have optimized power distribution of the optical elements and compensated for various aberrations, as well as curvature of field at the widest angle. We’re extremely proud of this achievement.”
 
The 18-35mm is the latest addition to the company’s Art line of lenses, designed under the new Global Vision. The Global Vision lenses have a sleek new design with the manufacturing year stamped on the barrel, and are categorized by use into one of three groups: Art, Contemporary and Sports. The Art category delivers high-level artistic expression through sophisticated and abundant expressive power.
 
The new 18-35mm lens incorporates Sigma’s improved AF/MF switch and the use of Thermally Stable Composite (TSC) compound material, which has a high affinity to metal parts, consistently performs well at extreme temperatures, and reduces the size and weight of the lens. It is also compatible with Sigma’s new USB Dock, which will be available in coming months, enabling photographers to update lens firmware and adjust focus parameters from their computers.
 
Convenient handling is achieved with internal focusing and zooming, which prevents changes to the size of the lens. Additionally, the front part of the lens does not rotate, so special filters like circular polarizers can be used.
 
The 18-35mm lens’ Super Multi-Layer Coating reduces flare and ghosting and provides sharp and high contrast images, even in backlit conditions. The petal-type hood that is supplied with the lens will provide extra protection from flare and ghosting. Sigma’s Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) ensures a silent, high-speed AF function and the optimized auto focus algorithm results in smooth focusing and full-time manual focusing capability. Lastly, the nine-blade, rounded diaphragm creates an attractive, round bokeh at large-aperture settings.
 
Specifications

Lens Construction:	17 elements in 12 groups
Minimum aperture	f/16
Filter size:	72mm
Angle of view (SD1):	76.5°-44.2°
Minimum focusing distance	11in
Dimensions (Diameter x Length):	3.1 inches x 4.8 inches
Number of diaphragm blades:	9 (rounded diaphragm)
Maximum magnification ratio:	1:4.3
Weight:	28.6 oz

eBay (via BigValueInc) has the Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM Lens available for $739.99 with free shipping. Compare at $1,040.00.
 
Update: The price for the lens dropped from the originally posted $770.00 to $739.99.
 
Caveat Emptor: BigValueInc's positive feedback rating is at 98.2%. However, eBay seems to trust them enough to continue listing their auctions as "Daily Deals."

 
Adobe just posted a sneak peek at their latest development in image processing - a camera shake reduction tool. While the new technology looks promising, I believe proper stabilization (tripod, monopod, appropriate hand-holding technique, and/or built-in IS) will prove the surest way to create sharp, high quality images. ;-) [Sean]
 
Use coupon code S5698745 ($150.00 off) during checkout at Adorama to get Adobe Photoshop CS6 for $449.95 with free shipping.

B&H has the Manfrotto MVH500AH Fluid Video Head with Flat Base in stock.

B&H has the HGST 4TB Deskstar 3.5" SATA III Internal Desktop Hard Drive available for $189.99 with free shipping. Regularly $249.99.

Want to try your FD-mount lens on a new Canon DSLR body? You're in luck! B&H has a wide variety of Vello Lens Adapters available - including the FD to Canon EOS model.
 
Be sure to read the italics portion of the Overview tab for limitations involved with using each adapter.

For a limited time, DigitalRev has the Canon BG-E8 Battery Grip available for $119.00 with free shipping. Compare at $136.00.
 
Note: Shipping via FedEx or UPS Express may be selected by default in your cart. Even though the free shipping option "Registered Air Mail" looks greyed out, the radio button can be selected.