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EF 24-105mm f-4L USM

 

EF 24-105mm f-4L USM

Focal Length & Max Aperture:

 

24-105mm 1:4

Picture Size :

 

24mm x 36mm

Weight:

 

670g

Filter Diameter:

 

77mm

Diagonal Angle of View :

 

84˚ - 23˚20' (43.2mm)

Vertical Angle of View :

 

53° - 13° (24mm)

Horizontal Angle of View:

 

74˚ - 19˚20' (36mm)

Lens Construction :

 

18 elements in 13 groups

Minimum Aperture:

 

f/22

No. of Aperture blades:

 

8 (circular aperture)

Closest Focusing Distance (m):

 

0.45m

Minimum f/stop:

 

f/22 (at 28mm)

Focus Drive:

 

Ring-type USM

Dimensions :

 

83.5mm dia. x 107mm

EOS D Rebel XT / 350D new firmware 1.0.2

 

D REBEL XT - 350D Firmware 1.0.2
Firmware specification changes  
  This firmware update incorporates the following improvements:
  1. Fixes the phenomenon of extreme underexposure when using some lenses.
  2. Fixes the phenomenon of auto power off function failure when auto power off is set more than 2 minutes.
  3. Fixes the phenomenon of incorrect white balance when using an external flash.

This firmware update applies to cameras with firmware versions up to 1.0.1 installed. By installing this update, the phenomena will be fixed, and the affected cameras can be used without these problems. If your camera's firmware is already version 1.0.2, it is not necessary to perform this update.  

EOS 1D MkII  new firmware 1.2.2

 

Canon EOS-1D Mark II Firmware 1.2.2
What's new?
 
This firmware update (version 1.2.2) includes the following additional functons and improvements:
  1. When pressing the DISPLAY button immediately after shooting, the LCD monitor would turn completely white, the camera would hang, and the images in the buffer memory would be lost. Countermeasures for this issue have been incorporated into this update.
  2. Errata in the German and Russian language displays have been corrected.

This firmware update applies to cameras with firmware version up to 1.2.1 installed. If your camera's firmware is already version 1.2.2, it is not necessary to perform this update.

 

EOS 1Ds MkII new firmware 1.1.2

 

Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II Firmware1.1.2

What's new?

 

This firmware update (version 1.1.2) includes the following additional functions and improvements:

  1. When pressing the DISPLAY button immediately after shooting, the LCD monitor would turn completely white, the camera would hang, and the images in the buffer memory would be lost. Countermeasures for this issue have been incorporated into this update.

  2. Errata in the German and Russian language displays have been corrected.

This firmware update applies to cameras with firmware version up to 1.1.1 installed. If your camera's firmware is already version 1.1.2, it is not necessary to perform this update.

 

Open Raw : The OpenRAW Working Group launched a website today at http://www.OpenRAW.org designed to solve issues crucial to the future of photography

 

OpenRAW - Digital Image Preservation Through Open Documentation

Most camera manufacturers use a proprietary file format to store the raw data from their digital cameras.
In the short history of digital photography, manufacturers have dropped support for asset management applications, abandoned settings from older RAW processor versions and changed the methods of storing basic camera settings without documentation.

The undocumented changes in RAW file formats have already cost users of RAW images time and money. Read more...

 

EOS 20D new firmware 2.0.0

 

EOS 20D Firmware-version 2.0.0 

Firmware specification changes
   

This firmware update (version 2.0.0) incorporates the following additions and improvements:

  1. Support for the wireless file transmitter WFT-E1.
    This function works when the WFT-E1 firmware is 2.0.1 or later.

 

EOS 1DsMkII new firmware 1.1.1

 

http://web.canon.jp/Imaging/eos1dsm2/eos1dsmk2_firmware-e.html
EOS-1Ds Mark II Firmware Update Version 1.1.1
What's new?
This firmware update (version 1.1.1) includes the following additional functions and improvements:

  1. Three new languages (Russian, Traditional Chinese, and Korean) added to the camera menus.

  2. Improvement in communication reliability when using some CF cards.

This firmware update applies to cameras with firmware version up to 1.0.3 installed. If your camera's firmware is already version 1.1.1, it is not necessary to perform this update.

 

EOS 1DMkII new firmware 1.2.1

 

http://web.canon.jp/Imaging/eos1dm2/eos1dmk2_firmware-e.html

 

EOS-1D Mark II Firmware Update Version 1.2.1
What's new?
This firmware update (version 1.2.1) includes the following additional functons and improvements:
  1. Three new languages (Russian, Traditional Chinese, and Korean) added to the camera menus.
  2. Improvement in communication reliability when using some CF cards.
  3. The issue of communication failure between the camera and some personal computers has been fixed.

This firmware update applies to cameras with firmware version up to 1.1.0 installed. If your camera's firmware is already version 1.2.1, it is not necessary to perform this update.

New DPP 1.6.1 for download

 

Canon USA Consumer Products - Download Library  ( Select your camera model here )

DPP161EN.exe  ( for 1DMkII )

 

Digital Photo Professional 1.6.1 Updater for Windows

Overview
 
Digital Photo Professional 1.6.1 is software exclusively for editing and converting RAW images shot by EOS Digital cameras. Users of EOS Digital cameras can install Digital Photo Professional 1.6.1 by downloading Digital Photo Professional 1.6.1 Updater for Windows.
 
Important
 
1. This software is exclusively for Windows XP/Windows 2000.
2. Please make sure that at least one of the following applications is installed in your computer before downloading Digital Photo Professional 1.6.1 Updater for Windows.
- File Viewer Utility 1.1 - 1.3
- EOS Viewer Utility 1.0 - 1.2
- Digital Photo Professional 1.0/1.1/1.5/1.6.0
- RAW Image Task 1.2/2.0
3. To use the remote shooting function in Digital Photo Professional 1.6.1, EOS Capture 1.2.0 or later needs to be installed in your computer. (EOS Capture 1.2.0 can be downloaded from Canon's Web site.)
Digital Photo Professional 1.6.1 is not compatible with EOS Capture 1.0.0. Please install EOS Capture 1.2.0 or later to use this function.
 
Changes
 
1. Changes in Digital Photo Professional 1.6.1 from the previous Digital Photo Professional 1.5.0/1.6.0 are as follows:
 
(1-1) The Copy Stamp Tool (to adjust images by copying and pasting some part of the image) was added.
(1-2) The Rename Tool (to change multiple file names at once) was added.
(1-3) Lines appeared in the bottom of images converted from RAW images taken with the following models when using Digital Photo Professional 1.5.0/1.6.0 on a computer with dual processors or Hyper-Threading Technology. This problem has now been fixed.
- EOS D60
- EOS 10D
- EOS Kiss Digital / EOS DIGITAL REBEL / EOS 300D DIGITAL
- EOS-1Ds Mark II
(1-4) Support was added for the EOS D60 and EOS Kiss Digital N / EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT / EOS 350D DIGITAL.
(1-5) The amount of time it takes for image thumbnails to appear has been reduced.

2. Changes from the Digital Photo Professionals 1.0.0 are as follows:
 
(2-1) An image-cropping tool was added.
(2-2) A simulation function for CMYK printing was added.
When you select a profile you want to use in your print in the [Preferences] dialog box, the image in Digital Photo Professional and the printed image will be displayed in colors based on the selected profiles. However, the profiles specified in this function will not be applied when Easy-Photo Print is used.
(2-3) It has become possible to transfer multiple images to any image-editing application with a single operation.
(2-4) In the main window Tree View Area, you can copy, locate, or delete the folders.
(2-5) In the RAW images adjustment tool palette, the tone curve has been changed to a log display.
(2-6) You can specify the printer profiles in [Color management] in the [Preferences] dialog box.
(2-7) When saving an image file, the image size can be specified in the [Save as] dialog box.
(2-8) When saving images in JPEG, you can specify the settings to embed the ICC profile in the image using the [Save as] dialog box.
(2-9) When saving images in TIFF, you can specify sharpness settings in the [Save as] dialog box.
 
Downloading and installing the software
 
Close any other applications when installing this updater.
The downloading file is saved as a self-extracting, compressed file.
 
1. Click the software's name in the DOWNLOAD section at the bottom of this page.
In the download file dialog box that appears, click [Save]. When a dialog box for specifying the destination appears, specify a destination to save the file (ex. desktop) and then click [Save]. Please remember the location of the file as it is to be used in the next step.
 
2. Double-click the downloaded file, and then click [Unzip] in the dialog box that appears to start extracting the files.
A new folder will be created in the same location where the download file is saved.

3. Double-click the created folder, and then double-click the [dpp161w-E.exe] file inside it.
When the updater's install wizard appears, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
 
Downloading and opening Instruction Manual
 
Please refer to the following instructions for downloading the instruction manual and opening the file.
The instruction manual is saved as a PDF file.
 
1. Click the instruction manual's name in the DOWNLOAD section at the bottom of this page. The download file dialog box will appear.
2. Click [Save] or [Open].
When you click [Save]:
Specify the download destination, and then click [Save]. Double-click the PDF icon of the saved file to open the file.
When you click [Open]:
The download process starts. When download is complete, the PDF file will open automatically.
Please note the following things when using the downloaded instruction manual.
1. Use Adobe Reader 6.0 or later to browse this PDF file. If you use Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.x, a digital watermark "COPY" will appear behind the text on your monitor. Also, it is not possible to open this PDF file with Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.x or earlier.
2. When printing this file, the digital watermark "COPY" will be printed on each page.
 
* "Adobe," "Acrobat," and "Reader" are trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States of America and in other countries.
DOWNLOAD
 
Digital Photo Professional 1.6.1 Updater for Windows
 DPP161EN.exe
 
(11.7 MB)
 
Digital Photo Professional Instruction Manual
 DPPIMW-EN.pdf
 
(1.48 MB)

EOS Digital Rebel XT / 350D

 

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT PMA Report 2005

Canon EOS 350D - Digital Rebel XT Digital Photography Review

The Canon Digital Learning Center @ photoworkshop.com Click on the Rebel XT Thumb for a Guided Tour

http://www.usa.canon.com/html/PMA/pdf/Rebel%20XT%20WP.pdf

 

EOS 20Da in Japan only

 

Canon EOS 20Da only in Japan ( Japanese text )

Canon EOS 20Da, Japan Only Digital Photography Review

Canon EOS 20Da Digital SLR for extended red sensitivity and astrophotography - Bob Atkins Photography

Canon EOS 20Da introduction Digital Camera Magazine

 

EOS 1DMkII Firware Upgrade 1.1.0

 

Download here : Canon EOS-1D Mark II Firmware Update verssion 1.1.0
What's new?
This firmware update (version 1.1.0) includes the following additional functons and improvements:
  1. Improvements to AF tracking in AI Servo AF.
  2. Reduced the time between when the camera is turned on and when it is ready to shoot.
  3. Support added for the wireless file transmitter WFT-E1.

This firmware update applies to cameras with firmware version up to 1.0.3 installed. If your camera's firmware is already version 1.1.0, it is not necessary to perform this update.

 

EOS 1DsMkII Firmware Upgrade Version 1.0.3

 

Download here : Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II Firmware Update Version 1.0.3
What's new?                  
This firmware update (version 1.0.3) includes the following additional functions and improvements:
  1. Improvements to AF tracking in AI Servo AF.
  2. Reduction in color differences between RAW and JPEG thumbnail images.

This firmware update applies to cameras with firmware version up to 1.0.2 installed. If your camera's firmware is already version 1.0.3, it is not necessary to perform this update.

 

EOS 20D Firmware Update Version 1.1.0

Firmware specification changes

Download here : EOS 20D Firmware Update Version 1.1.0

This firmware update (version 1.1.0) incorporates the following additions and improvements:

  1. Three new languages (Russian, Korean, and Traditional Chinese) have been added to the camera menus.
  2. The phenomenon of horizontal line noise appearing in images taken at high ISO settings while using the internal flash has been fixed.

This firmware update applies to cameras with firmware versions up to 1.0.5 installed. If your camera's firmware is already version 1.1.0, it is not necessary to perform this update.

NOTE:
Please remove the lens from your camera before performing this update.
After completing the update, turn the camera off and remove the battery for at least two seconds.
This will cause the camera to recognize the new firmware.

 

EOS PRO DAY 2004

 

_N0P5349_resize.JPG (51599 bytes) _N0P5353_resize.JPG (69040 bytes) The CPS Belgium invited its members for the presentation of the 1DsMkII , new printers and the DPP. They had on display several 1D cameras and the most representaive of the lenses . No wonder most of the present photographers ( a lot ) were looking around with sparkles in their eyes . I tried some I was able to lift and was amazed by the quality of the 135mm 2 L . I ordered one the very same day and can't wait to get it delivered . Another very nice initiative was a free cleaning of the sensor . Fortunately , I was the first to enter the ' cleaning room ' as a few minutes later , there was a long queue of dirty sensors owners ! It was interesting to see how the people of the repair center did the job . They give the camera a first external clean , clean the mirror chamber with canned air and give the sensor the same treatment . Then , they take a test pic holding the camera with a 50mm 1.4 mounted on it against a bright light source , put the CF in a Mac to look at the results . Next , they use Pecpads and cleaning fluid to rub the last dirt from the sensor . After a second control , he cleaned the viewfinder and handed me my camera back . Very fast and my sensor is very clean ! A friend of mind who just returned from a one month safari in South-Africa , gave them some more work : his had to be cleaned no less than 6 times but he got it back as clean as it was when new . Maybe even cleaner !  
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_N0P5370_resize.JPG (49807 bytes) Some pics taken at the very beginning , before the crowd invaded the place 
_N0P5350_resize.JPG (63021 bytes) _N0P5360_resize.JPG (80207 bytes) _N0P5361_resize.JPG (68020 bytes) When leaving , each visitor was offered a waist camera bag and a book on digital photography by Canon . Also , there was a bar/coffee room to take some rest and have fruit drinks , coffee , cake and cookies . The staff people were very helpful , friendly ,and didn't mind to answer any possible question about equipment and software . A time well spent for all those who attended the event .

 

Latest FVU and DPP updates 

 

Latest FVU and DPP updates .( DPP 1.5.0 and FVU 1.2.1 )

To download : Select your camera and click on ' Download Library ' .

Click on ' Software Applications and Updates ' .

Choose your language and OS .

EOS Viewer Utility 1.2.1. Changes from the previous versions (EOS Viewer Utility 1.0.0 to EOS Viewer Utility 1.2.0) are as follows:
1. Images in the preview window can be displayed at various sizes by selecting from: [Fit to window], [25%], [50%], [100%] or [200%].
2. Image protection can now be set or removed using shortcut keys.
3. If the camera is set to record both RAW and JPEG images when shooting, you can select which of these to display in the preview window.
4. Display numbers have been added to thumbnail images in the main window.
5. The monitor profile set in Windows appears in the [Preferences] dialog box.
6. EOS Viewer Utility 1.2.1 fixes the problem found in EOS Viewer Utility 1.1.0/1.2.0 wherein gray stripes may appear in some parts of RAW images taken with the EOS 20D at ISO 1600 or higher and later displayed in EVU's preview window (or converted and saved).

 

Changes in Digital Photo Professional 1.5.0 from the previous versions (Digital Photo Professional 1.0/1.1) are as follows:
1. An image trimming function has been added.
2. A simulation function has been added for CMYK printing. Selecting the profile to be used for printing ensures that the colors displayed in the [Preferences] windows and used for printing conform to the selected profile. This allows you to check beforehand how the colors will look when the image is printed using CMYK.
However, the profile specified in this function is not applied when Easy-Photo Print is used for printing.
3. It has become possible to transfer multiple images to any retouching application with a single operation.
4. In the main window Tree View Area, folders can be copied, moved, and deleted.
5. The tone curve in the [RAW images adjustment tool palette] has changed to a log display.
6. Printer profiles can be specified in the [Color management] tab of the [Preferences] dialog box.
7. When saving an image file, the image size can be set in the [Save as] dialog box.
8. If you select the [Help] menu, and then click the [Digital Photo Professional Help], Digital Photo Professional Instruction Manual will be displayed in PDF format.
9. When saving an image in JPEG format, an ICC profile can be embedded in the image using the [Save as] dialog box.
10. When saving an image in TIFF format, sharpness settings for the image can be changed in the [Save as] dialog box.

 

EOS 1DMkII Firmware Update 1.0.3

 

Canon EOS-1D Mark II Firmware-E
This firmware update fixes/improves the following:
 
  1. Added new functions for communicating with the Speedlite 580EX
  2. Reduced noise when shooting bulb exposures
  3. Fixed sensor-cleaning operations

This firmware supports cameras with firmware Version 1.0.1 or 1.0.2. If the camera already has the Version 1.0.3 firmware, this update is unnecessary.

 

EOS 20D Firmware Update 1.0.5

 

EOS 20D Firmware-E

EOS 20D Firmware Update Version 1.0.5

Firmware specification changes

We have discovered that the version 1.0.4 firmware released on October 4 had a bug in the program that handles the update. In cases where the update was performed with a lens attached to the camera, there were situations in which the firmware could not be updated correctly.

In cases where the firmware was not updated correctly, the camera might not power on, the camera might not communicate properly with the lens and flash, or similar malfunctions might occur.

Canon offers its sincerest apologies to customers who have been inconvenienced by this situation.

Even for customers who successfully updated to the version 1.0.4 firmware without incident, Canon recommends updating to the new version 1.0.5 firmware for the sake of certainty.

Note: The bug described has been fixed in the version 1.0.5 firmware, but please remove the lens from the camera when performing this update.

Customers who were unable to update their camera's firmware from version 1.0.2 to version 1.0.4, or those who performed the update only to find that the camera would not power on afterward, please contact the service center listed on the service information that came packaged with your EOS 20D.

Canon would like to express once again its apologies to all customers who were affected by this situation.

Please note that the actual firmware content of versions 1.0.4 and 1.0.5 is the same. If your EOS 20D already had the version 1.0.4 firmware when you purchased it, there is no problem with leaving it as is. There is also no problem if you choose to update the firmware to version 1.0.5, but the content of the firmware is the same for both versions.

This firmware update applies to cameras with firmware versions 1.0.4 or earliers. It is not necessary to perform this update on cameras that already have version 1.0.5 firmware.

 

EOS 20D Firmware Update

 

WARNING :Some users do experiment problems when doing the update ( freezing camera ).

Maybe it's wiser to wait to see if Canon has comments about this .....

 

Note : Canonians is not an official Canon site . My statements are personal as I have no insight in Canon's business .

My only concern is to be helpful to my fellow canonians . I still think it is urgent to wait what Canon has to say or to

do about the new firmware . Waiting a few days will certainly cause no harm to the owners and the cameras .

 

Canon took action : the firmware upgrade download is no longer available .

   

Canon Inc. has confirmed that it plans to release a firmware update for the EOS 20D. The new firmware (Version 1.0.4) is scheduled to be posted on the Canon Inc. website no later than tomorrow, October 1. The URL will be:

EOS 20D Firmware-E

This firmware update (Version 1.0.4) incorporates the following changes:

1. Fixes the issue of the shutter not releasing.
2. Improves communication reliability when using some CF cards.

A full description of the new firmware and a set of installation instructions will be provided at the web site. Customers will be able to download the new firmware after supplying their camera's serial number. Installation procedures will be similar to previous firmware updates with the following exceptions:

The firmware being released on the Web will require a card reader for the update process. Therefore, it will not be possible to perform the update via a USB connection between the camera and the computer.

Once the firmware update operations are finished, it will be necessary to remove the battery from the camera and then reinsert it to have the new firmware take effect. The new firmware version will be displayed as soon as the update is finished, but it will function as the previous version until the battery is removed and replaced.

RSMs, please forward this information to your Sales Reps.

Best Regards,

Chuck Westfall
Director/Technical Marketing Dept.
Camera Division/Canon U.S.A., Inc."

 

New 1DsMKII 

Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II, wireless Digital Photography Review

EOS-1Ds MarkII

EOS-1DsMKII 
Media CF and SD

ISO: 100-1600 (ext 50-3200)
L and RAW:4992x3328

17,2 Mpixel 
16,7 Mpixel effective

4 images/sec, buffer 32(JPEG) and 11(RAW)
(buffersize is 1,5x of that of the 1D#2: ( 32x5.5mb against 40x2.8mb)

45 AF-points 
CMOS 

1/8000-30 sec
and x-syn: 1/250

TFT Screen 230.000 pix at 2 inch 

20 Personal preferences with 65 instances
27 Personal functions

Weight 1215g + 335g battery (NP-E3)

 

New EOS 20D  
Resize of HiRes_20D_angle.jpg (57613 octets) Resize of HiRes_20D_back.jpg (53310 octets) Resize of HiRes_20D_headon.jpg (63886 octets)

For more information see HERE

Canon EOS-1D Mark II Firmware-Update Version 1.0.2

This firmware update fixes/improves the following:
  1. The screen becoming magenta-colored when shooting bulb exposures
  2. The values being cleared when C.Fn-06 is set to “2” and the battery is removed
  3. Improves image quality of NTSC video output

Canon EOS-1D Mark II Firmware-Update Version 1.0.2

1DMarkII arrived at Canonians

26th June .I did it ! Two days ago , I didn't know I was going to become the proud owner of the 1DMarkII . I was still looking around for a good 1D . Yesterday , I was offered the opportunity to buy a brand new ( box never opened and new from the factory )  MKII at very interesting conditions and ....immediately deliverable . Today I picked it up and the battery is charging . Truly exciting moments , for sure . I wanted to share my joy with all of you , friends , contributors and visitors .

From tomorrow , I should be able to show you my first attempts .  

New firmware update to be released for the 1D MarkII ( end of June )

Canon USA's Chuck Westfall indicates that a firmware update is being readied for the EOS-1D Mark II.

While Canon is not releasing details at this time about what is changed in the upcoming firmware release, the issues it addresses are described as minor and unlikely to impact the use of the camera by most users, including news and sports photographers.

Contrary to information circulating on the Web, says Westfall, the new firmware will not change the in-camera sharpening algorithm or alter the autofocus performance of the camera.

Slated for release towards the end of June 2004, the new firmware will be a user-installable free download from a Canon web site.

CPS News ( Europe )
From 1st June 2004 , CPS Members can get their Pro equipment ( L Glass and 1D cameras ) repaired through their dealer or by contacting :

ETBASS B.V. ( Electronic Trading Benelux - After Sales Service B.V. )

Vaartveld 4

4704 SE Roosendaal

Netherlands

Tel : 0031 165-523090

Fax : 0031 165-523190

http://www.etbass.nl

General Info : etb@etbass.nl

BackOffice : servicedesk@etbass.nl

Ordering parts/manuals : parts@etbass.nl

Canon Professionnal Service : cps@etbass.nl   

Canon Communication & Image France

Service Réparations

BP 103

92405 Courbevoie Cedex

France 

Tel : 0033 1 55 70 44 44

 

Canon Europhoto GmbH

Siemensring 90-95

47877 Willich 4

Deutschland

Tel : 0049 21 54 49 50

serviceinfocenter@canon.de

James Nachtwey wins the Peabody Award

War Photographer
Christian Frei Filmproductions, HBO/Cinemax Documentary Films, Swiss National Television, Suisseimage, presented on HBO
Through the work of famed photographer James Nachtwey, this documentary explores the moral dilemmas of journalism, particularly the issues of how and when should the observer become a participant in the most horrific events of our time.

War Photographer

James Nachtwey

 

1D Mark II User's Manual
1D Mark II Manual in .pdf

1D mark II available in the US this week
As Chuck Westfall explains on : Rob Galbraith Digital Photography Insights Canon USA to ship EOS-1D Mark II this week

The 1D Mark II arrives in Europe

Today , 21st April , the first samples of production models were delivered to European shops . First but very few !  Many dealers didn't get any and those who did , often got only one ....

The same situation seems to be the ' norm ' in all parts of the world . Obviously , the keyword is : patience ! 

Not sure if I will wait another month or two to get mine . 

List of current EF lenses with distance info for the EOS 1D MarkII
Single Focal Length 

EF14mm f/2.8L USM
EF20mm f/2.8 USM
EF24mm f/1.4L USM
EF28mm f/1.8 USM
EF35mm f/1.4L USM
MP-E65mm f/2.8 1-5x
EF85mm f/1.8 USM
EF100mm f/2 USM
EF100mm f/2.8 Macro USM
EF135mm f/2L USM
EF180mm f/3.5L Macro USM
EF200mm f/2.8L II USM
EF300mm f/2.8L IS USM
EF300mm f/4L IS USM
EF400mm f/2.8L IS USM
EF400mm f/4 DO IS USM
EF500mm f/4L IS USM
EF600mm f/4L IS USM
EF1200mm f/5.6L USM

Chuck Westfall 
Director/Technical Information Dept. 
Camera Division/Canon U.S.A., Inc. 

 Zoom Lenses 

EF16-35mm f/2.8L USM
EF17-40mm f/4L USM
EF20-35mm f/3.5-4.5 USM
EF24-70mm f/2.8L USM
EF24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 USM
EF28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 II USM
EF28-105mm f/4-5.6
EF28-105mm f/4-5.6 USM
EF28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
EF28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USM
EF28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM
EF70-200mm f/2.8L USM
EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
EF70-200mm f/4L USM
EF70-300mm f/2.8 DO IS USM
EF90-300mm f/4.5-5.6
EF90-300mm f/4.5-5.6 USM
EF100-300mm f/4.5-5.6 USM
EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM 

 

First review of the EOS 1D MarkII
www.dforum.de First review of a pre production model with image samples . In German . English translations :

Translation regarding Image Quality Canon EOS-1D-1Ds Forum Digital Photography Review

Translation regarding WB, ETTL2, LCD and AF Canon EOS-1D-1Ds Forum Digital Photography Review

Translation regarding battery performance Canon EOS-1D-1Ds Forum Digital Photography Review

Translation...about some conclusions  Canon EOS-1D-1Ds Forum Digital Photography Review 

Availability of the 1D MarkII
Different sources assume the new 1D MarkII will be available accross Europe on 21st April . More details soon .

Overview of actual asking prices for the 1D Mark II in Europe (  23 March 2004 )

Die Kamera.com (D)
€ 3 888 

http://www.diekamera.com/pd-993482632.htm

 

Foto ProfiShop (D)

€ 3.909

http://www.fotoprofishop.de/cgi-bin/shop16?HTML=shopeinsprung.htm&CATEGORY=

WG_100&INDEX=22&VSSI=22&VSCP=106087618297

 

LDLC (F)

€ 3 910
http://www.ldlc.fr/fiche/PB00020742.html 

€ 3269 HTVA

Appareil photo numérique Canon EOS 1D Mark II (boîtier nu) - Garantie 2 ans (9313A009) sur LDLC-PRO.com

€ 3956 TTC ( Belgium )

Canon EOS 1D Mark II (boîtier nu) - Garantie 2 ans (Appareil photo numérique - 9313A009) sur LDLC.com BELGIQUE

 

Digital Versand

€ 3.939

http://www.digital-versand.de/

Lagu.de (D)
€ 3.943
http://www.ggff.de/shop/index.html?cat=WG49&art=612519

PlusPark  (D)
€ 3.945
http://www.pluspark.de/cgi-bin/pluspark.pl?f=NR&c=2007087&t=temartic

New York Camera (D)

€ 3.997

http://www.ny-camera.net/language/english/index.htm

digitale-welt (D)
€ 3.999
http://www.fotoshopping.de/shopping/shop/catalog.asp?page=31&nocache=2004%2D03%2D07+12%3A56%3A00

Internet Cameras Direct (NL)

€ 3999

http://213.198.31.186/acatalog/naar_ICD_startpagina_Canon_EOS_1D_mark_II_digitale_camera_121.html

 

Technikdirekt (D)
€ 4.099
http://www.technikdirekt.de/main/page.xp?SESSIONID=O/D2DRR8JXW2CROS7MO&DS=1&TS=0712570120&pageid=

{34BAA766-63EC-4E2D-841B-6A2B049D4717}&type=focus&doctype=article&focus=612519&language=de&history=set

 

Digital Pear (D)
€ 4.099
http://www.guenstige-digitalkamera.de/cms;digitalkameracamcorderscannerdvd;kernel.html?

pid=b1e3ada007721cdaf816da19e16c52ce&&portal=11&p=343039392e3030

 

FotoVideoStore.nl (NL) 
€ 4.139

http://www.fotovideostore.nl/

 

Goedkoopste.nu (NL) 
€ 4.179  

http://www.goedkoopste.nu/

Fotomeile.de (D)
€ 4.195
http://www.fotomeile-shop.de/cgi-bin/fotomeile.storefront/DE/product/1040-160

Top-Foto.de (D)

€ 4199 

http://www.topfoto-online.de/

Computeruniverse (D)
€ 4.199 
http://www.computeruniverse.net/products/90098527.asp?agent=185

FSComputer (D)
€ 4.218
http://fscomputer.fsc1.de/index/b9e65f9c120df0317eadb0708484211e/art/242ZK78.html

Discountit.de (D)
€ 4.284
http://www.softshop.de/discountit/search.asp

El - Computer (D)
€ 4.305
http://shop.el-computer.de/cgi-bin/his-webshop.pl?f=NR&c=242ZK78&t=temartic

Inter Ways  (D)
€ 4.371
http://shop.interways.de/cgi-bin/interways-shop.pl?f=NR&t=indexpartner&pid=preissuchmaschine&c=242ZK78

New-York Cameras (D)

€ 4398

http://www.ny-camera.com/language/english/index.htm

Foto Koch (D)
€ 4.399
http://www.fotokoch.org/digifoto/15715.shtml

World Tronix (D)
€ 4.444
http://www.world-tronix.de/shop_btoc/product_info.php?products_id=1792&refID=ps

Built-Direkt (D)
€ 4.452
http://www.built-direkt.de/SH_Do_Search?ShopID=450417792&QSWhat=9313A010

AC-Foto (D)
€ 4.545
http://www.ac-foto.com/ger/produkte.php?hersteller=Canon&kategorie1=AF%20Kameras&quicklink=menue_AF_Kameras

Isarfoto ( D)

€ 5459

http://www.isarfoto.com/DE/produkt_set.php?

Fotopoint (D)
€ 4.599
http://80.228.22.38/fotopoint.storefront/de/product.php?MerchantID=06&product_sku=0215500008

TeKaDe (D)
€ 4.599
http://www.tekade.de/Angebot/angebot.html?0+k01-01+365

Pixmania.com (D)
€ 4.989 in NL 
€ 4.821 in Lux. 
€ 5.073 in B 
€ 4.863 in D 
€ 5.115 in SF 

http://www.pixmania.com/dev/gui_web/home/index.php#


Kamera Express (NL) 
€ 4.995 

http://www.kamera-express.nl/shop.asp?shop=digitaal&merk=6

 

EOS 1D MarkII and lenses

27  01 . 2004 : Well , as the news is now spread all over the Internet ...

http://grubbel.com/~magnus/eos/122.pdf

http://grubbel.com/~magnus/eos/123.pdf

http://grubbel.com/~magnus/eos/124.pdf

http://grubbel.com/~magnus/eos/1DmkII.pdf

28 . 01 . 2004 : On digitalcamera.de : 

http://216.239.37.104/translate...digitalkamera.de/Kameras/CanonEOS-1DII.asp

On the Korean Canon site ( pics from Front , Back , Side and Kit ) :

http://www.lgcamera.co.kr/product/info/

New-York fashion photographer Stephen Eastwood about the new 1D on dpreview :

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1032&message=7434708

29 . 01 . 2004 : Phil Askey's review :

http://www.dpreview.com/articles/canoneos1dmkii/

Canon EF 70 - 300 mm DO IS USM Digital Photography Review

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0401/04012901canon28300is.asp

Rob Galbraith's :

http://www.robgalbraith.com/bins/multi_page.asp?cid=7-6451-6636

Detailed Information on EOS-1D Mark II by Chuck Westfall

Canon announces two new zoom lenses

On dcresource :

PMA 2004 Special Report Canon EOS-1D Mark II

Canon Bebit and Official Sites :

http://www.canon.co.jp/Imaging/eos1dm2/index.html

Canon EOS1D Mark II - Specifications

Canon EOS1D MarkII

http--cweb.canon.jp-newsrelease-2004-01-pr_ef28300.html

Canon - Press Room

Canon USA Press Room

EOS-1D Mark II - ETTL2 Japanese

EOS-1D Mark II Japanese

On Steve's Digicams :

Steve's Digicams - Breaking News - Canon 01-29-2004 Press Release

Steve's Digicams - Breaking News - Canon 01-29-2004-lenses Press Release

On the Hungarian e-fotografija website ( translated ) :

Canon EOS 1D Mark II

Others :

Canon 1D Mark II - A Closer Look Dphoto.us by Photographers for Photographers

 

See also on Cameras and Lenses

1D II.jpg (94448 octets)

 

 

Helmut Newton killed in a car crash in L.A

Helmut Newton was killed today , 24 January 2004 , in a car accident in Los Angeles .

A very sad day and a great loss .

http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/01/24/1074732642496.html

The 1D is dead , long life to the 1D 'New' ?

Although not officially yet confirmed by Canon , the EOS 1D is almost certainly out of production and impossible to get by . Several large German dealers schedule the end of the NDA on the new models , including the next version of the 1D , to be 29th January . Check here or bookmark  Canon USA Press Releases  to stay informed . I already ordered one ....

EOS 10D new version 2.0.1 Firmware Upgrade
Canon EOS 10D new 2.0.1 version Firmware update 

This Firmware update (Version 2.0.1) incorporates the following changes:

  • Correction of the LCD mon