Is Canon reaching the heights of Mega pixel war?

Canon Rumor told that there will be a development announcement of a high end DSLR from Canon. It seems that both 39 MP and 46 MP prototypes are among the candidates. If this will be a success in this year then Canon will be far ahead from Nikon where Nikons biggest achievement of this year, D800 will be with 36MP sensor.

Fujifilm X-E1 Mirror-less to be released this Autumn

The Fujifilm X-E1 looks very similar to the X-Pro1 which is a major hit Mirror-less camera by FujiFilm.However, there now seems to be a pop-up flash included and an electronic view finder rather than the clever hybrid optical and electronic types as found on the X-Pro1 and X100.

There are few details at the moment. According to sources the X-E1 will sit in Fujifilm's range just below the X-Pro1. What is interesting is that the lens attached to the mirrorless camera, and also leaked as a stand-alone pic, is a f/2.8-4 18-55mm. All previous pro lenses were primes, so it seems that the manufacturer is trying to break into a new market.

Here are some of the specs of X-E1

16MP sensor as in the X-Pro1 (with max ISO of 25,600)
6 fps
Light magnesium body
Improved AF speed
Price: bellow $1000
To be released before Christmas
Same video recording capabilities as the X-Pro1
Mic input
EVF only (not hybrid as the X-Pro1)
Two colors: black and silver
Pull 25 ISO to simulate Velvia in JPEG mode

Canon EOS-1D C Cinema Camera before end of 2012?

by Michael Daniel Ho

Canon announced the EOS-1D C cinema camera a few months ago. This camera is the first Canon hybrid DSLR to offer onboard 4K motion imaging and Full HD motion imaging on CF cards, in a rugged, ultra-compact form factor. Coupled with Canon's compact EF-mount lenses, the EOS-1D C facilitates 4K image origination in the tightest and most challenging environments, opening up fresh cinematic opportunities along the way. As for retail availability, the EOS-1D C will start shipping to customers sometime before the end of 2012.

Features & Specs of Canon EOS-1D C :

• 24 frames per second to 60p at Full HD
• 18MP full-frame sensor
• HD recording
• Aspect ratio of 16:9
• Real time audio monitoring
• 8-bit 4:2:2 Motion JPEG 4K
• HDMI port facility
• Dual CF slots
• ISO sensitivity of 25,600

Canon EOS 3D X is around there...

Canon is going to release it's newest DSLR with 46 MP which will the leader in Mega Pixel game for now. Here are the specifications given in CR. Release date is not yet published but most probably it will release early in 2013?

Canon EOS-3D X Specifications

• 46 MP
• 3.7 frame per second
• Dual DIGIC 5+
• ISO: (25) 50-6400 (12800)
• AF: Same as 1DX
• USB 3
• CF+SD

Another feature mentioned about the camera is better heat dissipation of the sensor compared to other EOS cameras. Apparently, this results in industry leading low ISO performance.

Source : CR

New Canon Rebel with Touchscreen on June 8?

It seems that June 8th will be the release date for the next in line Rebel DSLR for Canon. The 650D would be the Canons’ first proper DSLR to boast a touchscreen after the patent application was filed in 2011. Additions to the touchscreen, rumored specs include 18MP CMOS sensor (which is the same resolution as the Rebel T3i), 9 cross-type AF points and full-time AF in video mode.

Source: CanonRumors

Related News: Canon EOS 650D unconfirmed features , Canon EOS 650D Rebel T4i will be announced soon

Canon EOS-1D X will be delayed until July

Canon has previously announced that EOS-1D X will be release in mid-2012 but according to sources it seems that the release date will be delayed until July. According to CanonRumors, blame being placed on battery approval in Japan, FCC approval in the United States, production issues with certain parts of the camera, serious firmware issues that had to be resolved to name a few. Canon has kept the issues very close to the vest and very few people know the exact reasons.

EOS-1D X is Canons’ latest flagship professional DSLR. The 18MP camera is built around a full-frame sensor capable of shooting at up to 14 frames per second (12fps with AF), allowing it to replace both the 1D Mark IV and 1DS Mark III in Canon's lineup.

Source: CanonRumors
Related Stories: CANON EOS-1D X RELEASE TO THE MARKET AT THE END OF APRIL

Canon EOS 650D unconfirmed features

Today CanonRumors has announces some more news regarding Canon EOS 650D. According to them the new canon EOS will have new 18-135 lens with a silent autofocus motor as the new feature of the lens.

There have also been a few suggestions the next Rebel will have a touch screen and built in WiFi. But keep in mind that any of these features cannot be confirmed at this time either.
Other unconfirmed specs show the camera to be 18.1mp and running DIGIC 5, which should improve noise performance and overall image quality.

They also predicted the announcement and complete spec for T4i/650D will be released after the 5D Mark III begins shipping across the globe this week and most probably a new Rebel could arrive before NAB Show which will be held April mid week in Las Vegas.

Source: CanonRumors
Related News: Canon EOS 650D Rebel T4i will be announced soon

Nikon D4 is also delayed for another month?

Update 3-9-2012:
Finally Nikon is back in track.
The Nikon D4 camera is again open for pre-order on Amazon with a release date of March 20th, 2012. Amazon stopped taking pre-orders just few hours after the D4 announcement. They probably now know how many cameras they will get in the first shipment and started taking pre-orders again.

The Nikon D800 is also listed with a March 20th release date. No release date is given for the D800E.
Source : Nikonrumors


Original Post:

I should not hear this as a beloved Nikon Fan. But we have to accept the truth. While Canon is getting ready for the big day on March 2nd with Canon 5D Mark III, There are rumors going on about delaying Nikon D4 for another one month. I'm already disappointed with Nikon when I hear the story about delaying the release date for D800E and this is a shocking for me.

Proposed release dates for New Nikon product line as follows

• Nikon D800: March 22nd
• Nikon D800E: April 12th (B&H has listed April 16th)
• Nikon D4: second half of April

From above, both Nikon D4 and Nikon D800E have changed their release dates. So our only hope is Nikon D800 at the moment. Let's forget about the release date. I still believe Nikon is (still) the best DSLR in universe. Please do comment on that.

Related News

• Nikon will delay release date for D800E
• Canon 5D Mark III sets for 2nd March Launch

Source :  NikonRumors

Canon 5D Mark III sets for 2nd March Launch

We had previously reported that Canon’s next-generation 5D DSLR could be launching in February 28th. But it's already 29th February and still it hasn't released to market yet. So it’s obvious that those rumors did not pan out. Today we got a reliable evidence of release date of March 2nd for Canon 5D MK III. That's the invitation card Canon is sending out the various media, indicating that an event will be taking place on the 2nd of March. While it did not specifically mention the launch of the 5D MK III, the 2nd of March date seems to be in line with earlier rumors of a March launch.

Source : www.canonrumors.com

Canon EOS-1D X release to the market at the end of April

Canon EOS-1DX preview

The Canon EOS-1DX will finally release to the market at the end of April, soon after the releasing of 5D Mark III on March 2nd. Canon EOS-1DX will geared with the new EF 500mm F/4L IS II USM and EF 600mm F/4L IS II USM following in May.

The EOS-1D X is Canon's most advanced EOS camera to date and it features a new 18.1MP full-frame CMOS sensor with a sensitivity range of ISO 100-51200 that can be expanded up to ISO 204800.

It also has a redesigned 61-point autofocus system and a 100,000 pixel RGB metering sensor that detects faces and color to aid exposure measurement.

The Canon 1DX is the first camera to feature dual "DIGIC 5+" processors and this enables it to have full-resolution continuous shooting of up to 12fps, or 14fps in the JPEG only super high-speed mode.

In addition to stills, the EOS-1D X is capable of recording Full HD (1920x1080p) movies.

Canon 5D Mark III images leaked

While the release date is getting closer, we received some pictures of Canon 5D Mark III yesterday. These images appeared on www.canonrumors.com forum last evening and they look quite authentic.

Check more details on Canon 5D Mark III

Nikon will delay release date for D800E

Pre-Orders from Amazon for Nikon D800E got a mail saying that Nikon has delayed the release date for Nikon D800E. Proposed released date for Nikon D800E was April 12. However there's no information regarding delay of Nikon D800 which will be releasing on March 22. Still no information about new release date for D800E but Nikon has to be quick since Canon is about to release series of DSLR in coming months.

Source: NikonRumors

Canon EOS-5D Mark ll price drops!

If you planned to buy Canon 5D Mark II this week, just wait a week. We got a news about price reducing of Canon EOS-5D Mark ll 21.1 MP Digital Camera on starting on March first week. We still waiting for the confirmation about what the reduction will be, but with the release of Canon 5D mark III and Canon EOS 650D Rebel T4I, definitely there will be a price drop.

Therefore one week waiting will be definitely worth the money

Will Canon 5D Mark III be releasing in end of February?

Canon is ready to make a step ahead of their DSLR product line with Canon 5D Mark III which is planned to release on February 28, 2012. 

Rumors says it will come with following specs

• 22 Mega Pixels
• 61 points AF
• 6.9 fps, ISO 100-25600(50-51200)
• 1 Digic 5+ Digic 4 sensor
• Best HD video quality of any Canon EOS line

You might think when comparing to its competitor Nikon D 800, this is lacking of the performance but according to sources, Canon is going to split the 5D product line to two. One is this little buddy, Canon 5D Mark III and other one is 5D X.

We haven’t got any information about the lenses which will be bundled with Canon 5D Mark III. There’s a high possibility of getting newly released 24-70 f/2.8L II and 35 f/1.4L II with this but we are not exact on that yet.

2/24/2012 - Additional specs for Canon 5D Mark III
We got some additional specs for Canon 5D mark III today

• 100% VF
• 3.2″ LCD
• Dual CF/SD Card Slots
• Price: Around $3500 USD