Canon EOS C500 Mark II firmware update version 1.1.0.1 is available for download (Canon USA).
Firmware Version 1.1.0.1 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:
It's time to send something unuseful to a new home. Through Feb 25th, get an up to $300.00 bonus plus the trade-in value of any working interchangeable-lens digital or film camera or lens at B&H. The bonus is in addition to the instant savings program currently available.
Canon USA has just introduced a new instant savings program, featuring hundreds off many popular cameras and lenses.
Don't forget to check for reflective pricing on refurbished cameras and refurbished lenses at Canon USA.
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Reminder: don't miss the Imaging USA Show Specials at B&H. Some deals require coupon code IMAGING24 to reveal their special price.
Highlighting some just-arriving gear in the B&H Used Department:
A used R6 II is newly available in the Canon EOS mirrorless camera inventory.
Used 24-105mm, 100-500mm, and 800mm lenses were just added to the Canon RF lens inventory.
Used a7R V, a7C R, and a7 IV cameras are available in the Sony Alpha camera inventory.
Used 16-35mm II, 70-200mm F2.8 II, 70-200mm F4 II, 100-400mm, and 200-600mm lenses were just added to the Sony FE lens inventory.
Used TVC-34L Mk2 and TFC-24 MK2 tripods are available in the Really Right Stuff inventory.
Think Tank Photo just introduced the updated Mirrorless Mover Shoulder Bag series. Featured in this update are:
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Canon has added third quarter financial results to the Investor Relations page.
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"Global economic slowdown also impacted our markets, strengthening trends of delayed purchasing and inventory reduction."
"Price competition surrounding printers intensified as competitor supply shortages are alleviated."
"Parts shortage and logistical constraints resolved, progress made in cost reduction"
"Uncertainty surrounding global economy remains high, pace of economy growth assumed slower than last year"
2023 produced +3.7% net sales, +7.7% gross profit, +8.4% net income vs. 2022.
The 2024 forecast is +4.0% net sales, +4.9% gross profit, +15.3% net income vs. 2023.
Imaging System Relevant Notes from the Presentation Material
2023 produced +7.2% net sales (+6.8% cameras), +15.0% operating profit vs. 2022.
The 2024 forecast is +4.5% net sales (+0.9% cameras), +1.1% operating profit vs. 2023.
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Now is a good time to bolster your memory card inventory. 73 CFexpress Type B Memory Cards, starting at only $59.99 (SanDisk), are on sale at B&H.
The Angelbird 512GB AV PRO SE (Special 50th Anniversary Edition) for $109.99 and Sabrent 512GB Rocket CFX for $119.99 are great deals.
Highlighting some just-arriving gear in the B&H Used Department:
Used R5, R6, R and RP cameras are newly available in the Canon EOS mirrorless camera inventory.
Used 15-30, 24-70, 28-70, and 100-500 lenses were just added to the Canon RF lens inventory.
A used a7R IVA camera is available in the Sony Alpha camera inventory.
Used 16-35 II, 24-70 II, and 400mm F2.8 lenses were just added to the Sony FE lens inventory.
Introducing: Nextorage CFexpress Type B and SDXC Memory Cards.
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Sony has rolled out their Imaging USA 2024 instant savings program, featuring $100.00 off numerous lenses.
Don't miss the Imaging USA Show Specials at B&H. Some deals require coupon code IMAGING24 to reveal their special price.
Check out today's B&H Deal Zone for big savings on:
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Highlighting some just-arriving gear in the B&H Used Department:
Used 18-45mm, 24-105mm F4-7.1, 24-240mm 100-500mm, and 35mm lenses were just added to the Canon RF lens inventory.
Used 24-70mm II and 135mm F1.8 lenses were just added to the Sony FE lens inventory.
Check out today's B&H Deal Zone for big savings on:
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The Sony a9 III is in stock at WEX!
For those of us in the USA, B&H expects this camera to ship Thu, Feb 8th.
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Hot deals – act fast because inventory won't last: Canon USA has select refurbished cameras and refurbished lenses on sale.
Here are the available cameras on sale (the reg. price is the regular refurbished price).
EOS R3 – $4,499.00 (reg. $5,399.00)
EOS R5 – $2,499.00 (reg. $3,509.00)
EOS R5 C – $3,399.00 (reg. $3,849.00)
EOS R6 – $1,399.00 (reg. $2,069.00)
EOS R8 – $999.00 (reg. $1,349.00)
EOS R8 w/ 24-50mm lens – $1,299.00 (reg. $1,529.00)
EOS R100 w/ 18-45mm lens – $329.00 (reg. $479.20)
EOS T7 w/ 18-55mm lens – $249.00 (reg. $379.99)
EOS T100 w/ 18-55mm lens – $219.00 (reg. $329.99)
Here are the available lenses on sale (again, the reg. price is the regular refurbished price).
RF 24-105 F4-7.1 – $219.00 (reg. $319.99)
RF 24-105 F4 – $899.00 (reg. $1,169.00)
RF 70-200mm F2.8 – $2,199.00 (reg. $2,519.00)
RF 70-200mm F4 – $1,199.00 (reg. $1,439.00)
RF 85mm F1.2 – $2,199.00 (reg. $2,519.00)
RF 16mm F2.8 – $199.00 (reg. $239.99)
RF 50mm F1.8 – $129.00 (reg. $159.99)
RF 85mm F2 – $399.99 (reg. $540.00)
EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 – $209.00 (reg. $239.99)
EF-M 22mm F2 – $179.99 (reg. $219.99)
Expect Canon USA refurbished gear to be like new with an as-new warranty and a great price.
Go big! From Canon USA:
Achieve Exquisite Prints for Photo and Fine Art with Three New imagePROGRAF PRO Series Models
New inkjet printers with LUCIA PRO II ink designed to deliver an expanded dark area gamut, excellent light resistance and improved scratch resistance over previous models
MELVILLE, N.Y., January 25, 2024 – A trio of 11-color plus chroma optimizer inkjet models for the large-format imagePROGRAF Series, the new imagePROGRAF 60-inch PRO-6600, 44-inch PRO-4600 and 24-inch PRO-2600 models, were announced today by Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions.
Designed for photography and fine art, the new imagePROGRAF PRO line features the newly developed LUCIA PRO II1 pigment ink designed to help improve the image quality from previous models while also enhancing resistance to light. Improved black density on art paper was achieved by changing the formulation and material of matte black ink, the color gamut of the dark region was expanded by the adoption of a newly designed image table. The new ink set can also work to help produce and preserve prints as a crystalline wax has been added to the ink, giving the printed surface better resistance to abrasion-caused scratches on glossy and semi-glossy media. The reformulated Chroma Optimizer is designed to give the surface a clear coat of transparent ink that helps suppress bronze phenomena and helps reduce uneven glossiness.
“The additions of the three printers to the imagePROGRAF Series can be very helpful in regard to delivering exquisite print and impeccable details while providing excellent light resistance,” said Larry Chen, a professional car and automotive photographer and a Canon Explorer of Light since 2020. “As a photographer and imaging professional, producing the highest quality images is the upmost importance to me and my business. The PRO models can favorably recreate expressive prints while also reproducing a wide color gamut range that helps produce excellent image quality in the imagePROGRAF series.”
The new series includes a newly developed ink sensing system that periodically monitors ink ejection condition and optimizes ink landing position by detecting deterioration of ejecting condition and automatically performing alignment adjustment. The intelligent media handling function automatically detects the paper type, width and estimated remaining amount of paper, plus it completes the paper feeding process in a shorter time than previous models. The automation of this process will help ensure stable operations even in the absence of skilled or experienced personnel. The addition of LED interior lights allows users to preview prints and semi-translucent ink tank covers allows users to monitor ink tank status.
“The imagePROGRAF series has been recognized in the past many times for its outstanding performance and versatility, and this announcement continues to show our company’s on-going commitment to empowering our customers with the tools and capabilities needed to produce the high-quality content for projects with photography and fine arts,” said Shinichi "Sam" Yoshida, executive vice president and general manager of Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Additionally, Canon is launching two new fine art papers, Fine Art Etching 315 gsm, which enables fine photographic art prints that features deep black colors. Also launching is a Fine Art Baryta 310 gsm which includes a 100 percent barium sulfate (baryta) layer with elegant smooth finishes that are ideal for images with deep black and rich colors, dark room prints, and fine photographic reproductions.
Canon is proud to announce the series has earned an EPEAT Gold designation as a product that has met the most demanding set of criteria for sustainability leadership in electronics4. The new models contribute to companies commitment to sustainability by reducing the use of polystyrene packing materials, including 100 percent EPS free packaging in the case of the imagePROGRAF PRO-26003. Final assembly and production for the printers is carried out at a production center in which 100% of the electricity used comes from renewable energy.
Canon U.S.A., Inc. will have the imagePROGRAF PRO-4600 and PRO-2600 models on hand at Imaging USA, the Professional Photographers of America convention, from Jan. 28-30 in Louisville, Kentucky. The Canon booth will also have new camera lenses such as the RF24-105 F2.8 L IS USM and the RF10-20 F4 L IS STM on display, along with the EOS R5 and EOS R6 II, demonstrating Canon’s breadth of offerings for printing and imaging.
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1 Newly developed pigment inks are 11 out of the 12 inks installed. Only matte black uses same ink as imagePROGRAF GP-4000/2000.
2 When using Canon Photo Paper Pro Platinum. Predicted value calculated in accordance with the indoor light resistance test method and life evaluation criteria of the digital color photographic print image preservation evaluation method (JEITA CP-3901B) published by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association).
3 PRO-6600 reduced by 58.9% and PRO-4600 by 89.5%.
4 An environmental evaluation system established by the Green Electronics Council (GEC), an NPO in the United States, for the purpose of market development and promotion of environmentally friendly products.
Hot deals – act fast because inventory won't last: Canon USA has select refurbished cameras and refurbished lenses on sale.
Here are the available cameras on sale (the reg. price is the regular refurbished price).
EOS R3 – $4,499.00 (reg. $5,399.00)
EOS R5 – $2,499.00 (reg. $3,509.00)
EOS R5 C – $3,399.00 (reg. $3,849.00)
EOS R6 – $1,399.00 (reg. $2,069.00)
EOS R8 – $999.00 (reg. $1,349.00)
EOS R8 w/ 24-50mm lens – $1,299.00 (reg. $1,529.00)
EOS R100 w/ 18-45mm lens – $329.00 (reg. $479.20)
EOS T7 w/ 18-55mm lens – $249.00 (reg. $379.99)
EOS T100 w/ 18-55mm lens – $219.00 (reg. $329.99)
Here are the available lenses on sale (again, the reg. price is the regular refurbished price).
RF 24-105 F4-7.1 – $219.00 (reg. $319.99)
RF 24-105 F4 – $899.00 (reg. $1,169.00)
RF 70-200mm F2.8 – $2,199.00 (reg. $2,519.00)
RF 70-200mm F4 – $1,199.00 (reg. $1,439.00)
RF 85mm F1.2 – $2,199.00 (reg. $2,519.00)
RF 16mm F2.8 – $199.00 (reg. $239.99)
RF 50mm F1.8 – $129.00 (reg. $159.99)
RF 85mm F2 – $399.99 (reg. $540.00)
EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 – $209.00 (reg. $239.99)
EF-M 22mm F2 – $179.99 (reg. $219.99)
Expect Canon USA refurbished gear to be like new with an as-new warranty and a great price.
Hot deals – act fast because inventory won't last: Canon USA has select refurbished cameras and refurbished lenses on sale.
Here are the available cameras on sale (the reg. price is the regular refurbished price).
EOS R3 – $4,499.00 (reg. $5,399.00)
EOS R5 – $2,499.00 (reg. $3,509.00)
EOS R5 C – $3,399.00 (reg. $3,849.00)
EOS R6 – $1,399.00 (reg. $2,069.00)
EOS R8 – $999.00 (reg. $1,349.00)
EOS R8 w/ 24-50mm lens – $1,299.00 (reg. $1,529.00)
EOS R100 w/ 18-45mm lens – $329.00 (reg. $479.20)
EOS T7 w/ 18-55mm lens – $249.00 (reg. $379.99)
EOS T100 w/ 18-55mm lens – $219.00 (reg. $329.99)
Here are the available lenses on sale (again, the reg. price is the regular refurbished price).
RF 24-70 F2.8 – $1,699.00 (reg. $2,159.00)
RF 24-105 F4-7.1 – $219.00 (reg. $319.99)
RF 24-105 F4 – $899.00 (reg. $1,169.00)
RF 70-200mm F2.8 – $2,199.00 (reg. $2,519.00)
RF 70-200mm F4 – $1,199.00 (reg. $1,439.00)
RF 85mm F1.2 – $2,199.00 (reg. $2,519.00)
RF 16mm F2.8 – $199.00 (reg. $239.99)
RF 50mm F1.8 – $129.00 (reg. $159.99)
RF 85mm F2 – $399.99 (reg. $540.00)
EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 – $209.00 (reg. $239.99)
EF-M 22mm F2 – $179.99 (reg. $219.99)
Expect Canon USA refurbished gear to be like new with an as-new warranty and a great price.
Check out today's B&H Deal Zone for big savings on:
See today's full list of B&H Deal Zone Deals.
Worth browsing: Deals of the Week at B&H.
Highlighting some just-arriving gear in the B&H Used Department:
Used R3, R5, and R100 cameras are newly available in the Canon EOS mirrorless camera inventory.
Used RF 15-35mm, 24-70mm, 24-105mm F4, 70-200mm F2.8, 70-200 F4, 100-500mm, 35 F1.8, and 100mm Macro lenses were just added to the Canon RF lens inventory.
Used FE 24-70mm II, 70-200mm II, 85mm F1.4, and 135mm F1.8 lenses were just added to the Sony FE lens inventory.
A used PG-02 MK2 Pano-Gimbal Head with Full Gimbal is available in the Really Right Stuff inventory.
"Rebuilt from the ground up"
Topaz has released Gigapixel 7.
The B&H Used Department just took in a large amount of gear. Here are some highlights:
Used EOS R5 and R7 cameras are newly available in the Canon EOS mirrorless camera inventory.
Used 14-35mm, 18-150mm, 24-105mm F4, 70-200mm F2.8, 100-500mm, 16mm, and 85mm F2 lenses were just added to the Canon RF lens inventory.
Used a7R V, a7S III, a7C R, a7IV, and a7C II cameras are available in the Sony Alpha camera inventory.
Used 12-24mm F4, 16-35mm II, 100-400mm, 200-600mm, and 14mm lenses were just added to the Sony FE lens inventory.
A used PG-02 MK2 Pano-Gimbal Head with Side Mount, a TVC-34L Versa Series 3 Mk2 Tripod, an MC-LS Universal L-Plate, and an L-Plate Set for Canon EOS R5, and are available in the Really Right Stuff inventory.
Check out today's B&H Deal Zone for big savings on:
See today's full list of B&H Deal Zone Deals.
Worth browsing: Deals of the Week at B&H.
Used RF 100-400mm ($486.50) and 800mm ($648.95) lenses were just added to the Canon RF lens inventory.