Canon was pretty late to the mirrorless camera market although with the introduction of their EOS M camera, let's just say that its arrival was not as heralded as well as Canon had hoped. Word on the street has it that Canon could be looking to change things up a bit with new EOS M products, and it looks like that time could be nearing. According to several big name retailers such as Adorama and OneCall, the camera has been listed as 'no longer available', rather than 'out of stock' which would suggest that Canon will not be providing additional stock because a newer model could be on its way. The camera has also received a 50% price drop from the folks at B&H who are experiencing backorders as well. There is no word on when the rumored new EOS M cameras will be announced, but assuming that these retailers are truly not expecting new shipments anytime soon, we guess it shouldn't be too long before we get the official word from Canon! In the meantime any of our readers experience similar stories when attempting to purchase an EOS M from brick-and-mortar retailers?
Monday, July 8, 2013
Canon EOS M Discontinued At Several Retailers - Ubergizmo
Canon EOS 70D features "dramatically improved" video-friendly focusing - Gizmag
DSLRs can shoot amazing quality video. But their autofocus is primarily designed for shooting stills and can result in stuttering movie footage, which is why most filmmakers don't use it. However, Canon thinks this could change with the launch of the EOS 70D. The new AF system in the Wi-Fi-toting 20.2-megapixel DSLR is said to offer much faster focusing during Live View, to the point that it can shoot almost camcorder-rivaling video.
The EOS 70D is a new mid-range DSLR which follows on from the aging 60D. While the APS-C (22.5 x 15.0 mm) CMOS sensor has received a modest upgrade to 20.2 megapixels, and the camera has gained Canon EOS 6D-like wireless capabilities, it's in the autofocus department the biggest change has happened. A newly-developed Dual Pixel CMOS AF is said to vastly improve Live View focus speed and subject tracking.
The phase-detection autofocus technology is sensor-based and sees pixels each consist of two individual photodiodes. In Live View, these are read separately (with the resulting parallax images used to calculate the phase-difference) and together for imaging. This makes it different from other sensor-based autofocus systems, which use specific pixels for autofocus or imaging functions. High-speed phase-difference is possible on 80 percent of the frame, and Dual Pixel CMOS AF is compatible with 103 EF lenses at launch.
With a DIGIC 5+ image processor, the 70D is able to shoot full resolution images at an impressive 7 fps, and the buffer's good for an even more impressive 16 RAW or 65 JPEG shots. A 19-point (all cross-type) phase detection AF system takes care of non-Live View focusing, with its points spread nicely across the frame.
The camera has an ISO range of 100-12,800 (expandable to 25,600) for shooting in lower-light conditions, and a 63-zone metering system is on hand to ensure correctly exposed images. It's capable of shooting Full HD video at 30/25/24 fps and this is increased to 60/50 fps at 720p. There's a built-in stereo microphone, but any self-respecting videographer will be more pleased to note there's an input for an external mic.
As with the 6D, wireless connectivity is built-in. This means that with the EOS Remote app, available for iOS or Android smartphones or tablets, transferring images for sharing or editing is easy and quick. The app also gives users the option to adjust aperture, shutter speed, and ISO for remote shooting, which is handy if you're shooting a subject you don't want to, or can't, get too close to.
Measuring 139 x 104.3 x 78.5 mm (5.5 x 4.1 x 3.1 in) and weighing 755 g (27 oz) the Canon EOS 70D features a 3-inch vari-angle touchscreen LCD with 1,040K dots, like that on the Canon 700D. This helps when shooting in otherwise awkward positions, and the touchscreen allows for multi-touch operation and Touch AF. The 70D also boasts a built-in flash. However, the optical viewfinder only covers 98 percent of the frame and there's only a single SD card slot.
The Canon EOS 70D is due to be released in September for a body-only price of US$1,200. It will also be available bundled with a EF-S 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens for $1,350 or with a EF-S 18-135 mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM for $1,550.
Source: Canon
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Camera Deals of the Day: Canon EOS M kits starting at $299, Canon 6D body ... - imaging resource
It's a wet and stormy day here at IR HQ, and it appears to be anything but a dry spell for great new camera deals. We've rounded up a nice handful of awesome camera bargains including a huge price drop on Canon EOS M kits, a nice discount on a Canon 6D body and big savings on a refurb Nikon D600. We also found a couple deals on DSLR lenses from Tamron and Nikon. As always, check back here every weekday for new deals on camera and photography gear.
- Canon EOS M Kits: 22mm f/2 lens for $300 (compare to $600) or 18-55mm lens for $350 (compare to $650) - Free Shipping
B&H unveiled huge discounts of $300 off the tiny Canon EOS M compact system camera. Grab the EOS M with 22mm f/2 STM lens for just $299 or the EOS M with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens for $349. All order include free shipping and the deals expire July 9th, so act quickly! As expected, other retailers are following suit with the new price drop - Adorama: EOS M with 22mm kit or EOS M with 18-55mm kit and Amazon (the EOS M with 22mm lens already appears sold out from Amazon. Other vendors still have stock).
Note: Canon releasednew firmware for the EOS M recently, which is supposed to greatly increase its AF speed.
Read ourCanon EOS M overview for more details.
- Canon 6D body-only - $1,589 (compare to $1,900) - Free Shipping
BigValueInc via eBay has the Canon EOS 6D body-only for the low price of $1,589 with free shipping.
Read ourCanon 6D review for more details.
- Refurbished Nikon D600 body-only - $1,600 (compare to $2,000 new) - Free Shipping
Adorama has a great special price on a Factory Refurbished Nikon D600 camera body for just $1,599 with free shipping.
Read ourNikon D600 review for more details.
- Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Lens + $200.00 Gift Card - $1,225 (compare to $1,525) - Free Shipping
BuyDig.com has the Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Lens plus a $200 Gift Card available for $1,225 with free shipping after a $100.00 mail-in rebate (PDF). Choose from Canon or Nikon mounts.
Read ourTamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD lens overview on SLRgear for more details.
- Refurbished Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX Nikkor Lens - $175 (compare to $197) - Free Shipping
Adorama has a nice low price for a Factory Refurbished Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX Nikkor Lens for Nikon DX-format (APS-C) cameras for $175 with free shipping.
Read ourNikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX Nikkor lens review on SLRgear for more details.
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After a flurry of rumors, and one very revealing leak, Canon finally unveiled the follow up to 2010's 60D-and there's some really exciting tech here that video fanatics will love. Wedged carefully between the 5Ds and Rebel Ts, Canon's new 70D comes equipped with a new 20-megapixel APS-C sensor that the company claims will help shooters get lightning quick-and precise!-continuous autofocus for video. We've heard that from Canon before, but this model is different.
In addition to the new sensor, Canon's 70D comes with a new phase-detection system, known as Dual Pixel CMOS AF, that promises to produce beautifully advanced AF that's actually fast. And it'll focus on exactly what you need it to as well. Instead of relying on a focus hunt method, T4i style, Canon's reworked focus algorithms produce smoother results so subjects aren't constantly popping in and out of focus. These are all hypotheticals-Canon's new camera has to prove its worth when it's out of the wild.
Canon has aligned the new 70D as a successor to the 60D, but the 60D will still be available in the foreseeable future; the 7D will be as well. Other aspects of the 70D consumers will find convenient is the swiveling three-inch capacitive touchscreen and 7fps continuous shooting. Oddly, there's no headphone jack for audio monitoring, which could be a huge omission for some. We'll find out how the camera actually performs when it hits in September for $1,200 (body only). You can also pick it up with an 18-55mm kit lens ($1,350) and 18-135mm kit lens ($1,550).