Canon’s statement:
Title: Why do I experience inconsistent Auto Focus (AF) behaviour with my EOS-1D Mark III?
Phenomenon:
The focus or AF tracking is inconsistent when using the Artificial Intelligent (AI) servo continuous shooting mode under high temperatures in particular.
Cause:
In the digital SLR camera, EOS-1D Mark III that was launched in May this year, Canon has found that some cameras have an adjustment problem with the mirror for AF. The adjustment problem means for the affected products that the focus is not stable or that the Auto Focus tracking is not right when using the AI servo continuous shooting under high temperatures in particular.
Affected products:
The products that could have this problem can be identified as explained below.
If the serial number on the bottom of the camera is between 501001 and 546561, it could contain one of the AF mirrors with the adjustment problem.
Support:
For customers who have affected products and are experiencing these problems, we are making preparations to offer free of charge repairs planned to start from late November. We will announce additional details about the repair process on our Web site as soon as they become available.
In case you have questions about this or other issues, please contact Technical Support using the button at the end of this message. Alternatively you can also call our Helpdesk. Please click here for the phone number.
We offer our most sincere apologies to all affected customers who have been inconvenienced by this issue.
Capture NX with D3 and D300
London, United Kingdom - Nikon UK is pleased to announce that for the first time its new professional Digital SLR cameras, the D3 and D300, will be accompanied by Capture NX, Nikon’s award winning software package.
The latest version of the software, Capture NX v1.3 will give professional photographers the creative freedom to develop and enhance shots, particularly when shooting in RAW format. Initial shipments of the new cameras will come with a product key that will unlock a downloaded trial version of NX available from the web site. A CD ROM version will be bundled with D300 and D3 from December. Read the rest of this entry »
Sigma has announced a new diagonal fisheye lens that is sure to make ripples in the market and will have APS-C users reaching for their wallets. If this prime lens lives up to the name that Sigma has made for itself with their other APS-C lenses it sure to be a solid seller. Sigma has some tough competition however as Tokina have recently announced their 11-16mm f/2.8 zoom which will take a little glory away from Sigma’s prized 10-20mm f/4-5.6. More information on the new 10mm 2.8 fisheye can be found on Sigma’s Website.
Sigma’s Press Release:
Fisheye lens with close up ability designed exclusively for use
with APS-C size digital SLR cameras
10mm F2.8 EX DC FISHEYE HSM
- Fisheye lens designed specifically for APS-C digital SLR cameras
- 13.5cm minimum focusing distance and 1:3.3 maximum magnification allows close up
photography
- Equipped with HSM allowing full-time manual focus override
- Equisolid angle projection system is possible for art and scientific use
The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the new 10mm F2.8 EX DC FISHEYE HSM lens. Read the rest of this entry »
Ricoh has announced the replacement to its popular GR Digital. The GR Digital II keeps the same fixed 28mm lens as the original but has an upgraded 10 mega pixel sensor using a new image processing engine (GR Engine II). New features also include an electronic leveling system, larger buffer memory, half the RAW writing speed with a continuous shooting option and battery life improved by almost 50% on its predecessor (up to 370 shots). The GR Digital II is expected to sell for just under £400, arriving in stores this December.
Ricoh Press release:
New Ricoh GR DIGITAL II
Digital camera inheriting the GR DIGITAL concept with even higher image quality and performance.
Tokyo, Japan – 30th October - Ricoh Co., Ltd. (president: Shiro Kondo) is proud to announce the development and release of the GR DIGITAL II. This compact digital camera succeeds the high-resolution GR DIGITAL released in October 2005.
The multi-award winning GR DIGITAL was launched as the successor to the GR Series of 35 mm compact film cameras (first released in 1996) that were popular for their superb image quality. The GR’s outstanding performance met the high standards demanded by professional photographers. It’s compact 25mm thin magnesium alloy body has been highly accepted by a wide range of users including high-end amateur and professional photographers in the two years since its release.
The new GR DIGITAL II retains the original concept of the GR DIGITAL of being a high-resolution compact camera that achieves excellent resolving power from edge to edge, low noise, and low colour aberration. In addition, it has, expressive power, operability, and expandability for even higher image quality. Read the rest of this entry »
Olympus has release the successor to the E-1. It has been over four and a half years since the E-1 was announced and there have been a lot of rumor leaks, but the E-3 has finally arrived. It features improved auto focus, increased shutter speeds, decreased shutter-lag and up to 5 frames per second shooting. More information below.
Olympus Press Release:
The Olympus E-3: An all-round professional masterpiece
London, 17 October 2007 – It’s here: The new flagship of the Four Thirds Standard-based Olympus E-System. The E-3 gives photographers a high-performance tool that is primed for any assignment and satisfies the most stringent demands for D-SLR photography. It represents the ultimate choice for the professional photographer and provides the highest levels of speed and image quality as well as Live View capabilities and the ultimate in reliability.
The E-3 features the world’s fastest* auto-focusing speeds thanks to an advanced AF system and new ZUIKO DIGITAL SWD (Supersonic Wave Drive) lenses. Matched with shutter speeds of up to 1/8000th sec. and 5fps sequential shooting (with a 19 image RAW buffer in burst mode), the E-3 gives photographers a crucial edge to help capture that decisive shot. Read the rest of this entry »
Canon have taken three awards away from EISA this year with three of their 2007 releases. All three were much anticipated products and the awards have gone to show they are the real deal. More information can be found on the EISA Awards website.
Canon’s Press Release:
TOKYO, August 30, 2007—The European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA), Europe’s premier consumer technology awards association, recognized two Canon digital cameras and a Canon SLR camera lens with prestigious “Best Product” awards. The Canon EOS-1D Mark III was named European Professional Camera 2007-2008; the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM lens was voted European Professional Lens 2007-2008; and the Canon PowerShot G7 was awarded the title of European Advanced Compact Camera 2007-2008.
Canon EOS-1D Mark III: European Professional Camera 2007-2008
The EISA Photo Panel lavished praise on the EOS-1D Mark III, calling it “the ultimate camera for press, sport and wildlife photography.” The camera is equipped with a 10.1-megapixel APS-H size CMOS sensor and features a fast continuous shooting speed of 10 frames per second. The EISA judges concluded: “For speed, flexibility and build quality there is no DSLR to compete with Canon’s EOS-1D Mark III.”
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM lens: European Professional Lens 2007-2008
The lightweight, compact EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM L-series telephoto zoom lens incorporates an Image Stabilizer that compensates for the equivalent of up to four shutter speeds. Complimenting its weather- and dust-proof construction, the EISA Photo Panel said the lens “goes far beyond the capabilities of other telephoto zoom lenses.”
Canon PowerShot G7: European Advanced Compact Camera 2007-2008
The PowerShot G7 delivers 10.0-megapixel resolution and features a 6X optical zoom lens equipped with an optical image-stabilizing technology. The EISA judges noted the camera’s “remarkably low” level of image noise even up to ISO 400, calling the G7 a “great camera for demanding photographers who prefer a more portable alternative to an SLR.”
The EISA Awards are chosen annually by panels representing nearly 50 prominent photo, video, audio, home theater and mobile electronics magazines from almost 20 European countries, recognizing new products that combine the most advanced technology, the most desirable features, the ultimate expression of design, the most satisfying ergonomics and the greatest value for money.
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