Canon News, Nikon News and What's New (Page 9) Report News & Deals

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"This is The-Digital-Picture.com's Weekend Recap for the week ending May 25th, 2013
 
In the news...
 
On Tuesday, Nikon published firmware updates for the D700, D300 and D300s DSLR cameras. The firmware updates added support for the AF-S NIKKOR 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR lens.
 
Also on Tuesday, we commented on the extensive changes to Flickr and asked – is it better than it was before? In a nutshell, Flickr overhauled their photostream layout, restructured their accounts, and released an updated Android app.
 
While some of the changes are certainly good – like 1 terabyte of free storage for free user accounts, we noted some issues with the new photostream layout that we’d like to see addressed to achieve an improved user experience.
 
On Thursday, Canon launched PIXMA Comix, an interactive application found its Canon U.S.A. Facebook page that allows users to create personalized photo comic strips for printing and sharing. While the idea is novel, I found the layout program to be a bit awkward to use when I tested out it out earlier this week. Hopefully your experience will be better than mine…
 
In site news and reviews...
 
On Monday, Bryan published the ISO image quality samples and vignetting test results for the Canon EF-S 18-55mm IS STM lens. Distortion results were added later that day. Check the lens’s review page for full details and links.
 
On Thursday, Bryan posted an update to the site’s Canon Lens Date Code Chart. Unfortunately, 2013 has been a challenging year for predicting Canon’s lens manufacturing dates. The Date Code Chart is still a work in progress. Site visitors are encouraged to let us know if they suspect any discrepancies in the date code chart when examining serial numbers or date codes on newly acquired lenses by emailing us at info@the-digital-picture.com.
 
And, for our deal of the week…
 
On Friday, we posted a deal from DigitalRev where you could get a Canon EOS 6D DSLR Camera for $1,679.00 – more than a $300.00 savings off the market’s going-rate.
 
This has been the The-Digital-Picture.com’s Weekend Recap. Thanks for listening, and as always, happy shooting!"

Canon has just implemented a new rebate program on the Canon EOS 5D Mark III, 6D, 7D and 60D DSLR cameras that started today and is scheduled to run through June 22.
 
The current lens/flash rebates that were scheduled to end June 1 have been extended through June 29.
 
Canon DSLR Camera Rebates

Model	Rebate Amount
Canon EOS 5D Mark III	$200.00 - $500.00
Canon EOS 6D	$100.00 - $200.00
Canon EOS 7D	$200.00 - $500.00
Canon EOS 60D	$200.00 - $500.00
Canon EOS Rebel T3i / 600D	$50.00 - $200.00
Canon EOS Rebel T3 / 1100D	$50.00 - $200.00

Canon Lens/Flash Rebates

Model	Rebate Amount
Canon EF 8-15mm f/4 L USM Fisheye Lens	$150.00
Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM Lens	$100.00
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8 L II USM Lens	$200.00
Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Lens	$100.00
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4 L USM Lens	$100.00
Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens	$120.00
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L II USM Lens	$200.00
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS II USM Lens	$300.00
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L USM Lens	$150.00
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4 L IS USM Lens	$200.00
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4 L USM Lens	$80.00
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 L IS USM Lens	$200.00
Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS USM Lens	$200.00
Canon EF 14mm f/2.8 L II USM Lens	$200.00
Canon TS-E 17mm f/4 L Tilt-Shift Lens	$200.00
Canon EF 20mm f/2.8 USM Lens	$50.00
Canon EF 24mm f/1.4 L II USM Lens	$200.00
Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens	$150.00
Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5 L II Tilt-Shift Lens	$200.00
Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM Lens	$60.00
Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens	$150.00
Canon EF 35mm f/1.4 L USM Lens	$150.00
Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Lens	$50.00
Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift Lens	$100.00
Canon EF 50mm f/1.2 L USM Lens	$180.00
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens	$50.00
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Lens	$15.00
Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Macro Lens	$30.00
Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM Lens	$50.00
Canon MP-E 65mm Macro Lens	$100.00
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2 L II USM Lens	$200.00
Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Lens	$50.00
Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift Lens	$180.00
Canon EF 100mm f/2 USM Lens	$50.00
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro Lens	$50.00
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L IS USM Macro Lens	$150.00
Canon EF 135mm f/2 L USM Lens	$100.00
Canon EF 180mm f/3.5 L USM Macro Lens	$150.00
Canon EF 200mm f/2.8 L II USM Lens	$50.00
Canon EF 300mm f/4 L IS USM Lens	$100.00
Canon EF 400mm f/5.6 L USM Lens	$120.00
Canon EF 1.4x II Extender	$50.00
Canon EF 2x II Extender	$50.00
Canon Speedlite 600EX-RT Flash	$50.00
Canon Speedlite 430EX II Flash	$40.00
Canon Speedlite 270EX II Flash	$20.00
Canon Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX Flash	$60.00
Canon Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX Flash	$50.00

The 15-50% off Canon Refurbished DSLR Cameras, Lenses & Flashes ends today. There's no better time to pick up like-new equipment. The inventory is relatively thin, but if a camera/lens that is on your wishlist is still in stock, don't miss out on the opportunity to add it to your gear bag at significant savings.
 
Below is a list of gear that was still in stock this morning.
 
Refurbished 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 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

Refuribshed DSLR Lenses & Flashes

Item	Orig. Price	Savings	Sale Price
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM	919.20	137.88	781.32
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 35mm f/2	255.99	38.40	217.59
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM	319.99	48.00	271.99
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM	479.99	72.00	407.99
Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM	687.99	103.20	584.79
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 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS	559.99	280.00	279.99
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 320EX	199.99	30.00	169.99
Canon Speedlite 270EX II	135.99	20.40	115.59

For a limited time, DigitalRev has the Canon EOS 650D (T4i) with 18-55mm IS II Lens available for $649.00. Compare at $749.00.

eBay (via BigValueInc) has the Canon EF-M Lens Adapter Kit for Canon EF / EF-S Lenses available for $69.99 with free shipping. Compare at $159.00.
 
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."

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).

From Sigma:
 
The Sigma 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS HSM for Nikon is scheduled to start the shipment towards the end of this month.
 
B&H has the Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Lens for Nikon available for preorder.

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.

DigitalRev has the Nikon D600 DSLR Camera Body available for $1,829.00. Compare at $1,996.95.

For limited time, DigitalRev has the Nikon D5100 DSLR Camera Body available for $459.00. Compare at $496.95.