New Canon Rebel T2i/550D vs Canon Rebel T1i/500D and vs Canon EOS 7D
Posted on 08. Feb, 2010 by planetMitch.
Everyone always wants to know where the new cameras fit and what features are different between models. Since Canon announced the Rebel T2i/550D today, we thought we’d compare it side by side with the Canon Rebel T1i/500D and the Canon EOS 7D. And, just to make it interesting, we also threw in the Canon EOS [...]
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UPDATES: DPreview has a big preview with and a hands on review (they get all the good stuff early… Canon, where’s my NDA LOL!).
It is rather surprising that it has been less than a year, but Canon needed to update the Canon Rebel T1i/500D and they did. They seem to have fixed many of the [...]
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Michael Willems has posted his review of the new Canon EOS-1D MKIV.
“The following is not a thorough technical review.While I am of course thorough in trying all the camera’s functions, I think there is enough material on the web, including Canon USA’s excellent 125-page white paper, to outline all the functionality and changes. Also, [...]
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Doritos Super Bowl commercial finalsts shot on the Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Posted on 08. Feb, 2010 by planetMitch.
UPDATE 2/8/2010 – well it happened! The ad “Underdog” shot on the Canon EOS 5D Mark II was indeed one of the winners and was broadcast in the first quarter of the Super Bowl! Here’s the winner!
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Rumor: Canon EOS 5D Mark III sooner than the usual 3 years?
Posted on 06. Feb, 2010 by planetMitch.
Canonrumors.com just posted a rumor from a first time source (so they’ve rated it CR1 meaning “New source, never heard from before”) indicating there may be a Canon EOS 5D Mark III sooner than normal. Granted the 5D2 has only been out 16 or so months.
“I’ve been told today that internally Canon has bumped the [...]
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Canon announces EOS E1 video plug-in for Apple’s Final Cut Pro
Posted on 05. Feb, 2010 by planetMitch.
This is pretty exciting news for Canon HDSLR owners who use Apple’s Final Cut Pro! Canon releases a free EOS E1 video plug-in for Apple’s Final Cut Pro. The plug-in is compatible with Final Cut Pro 6 or higher and currently supports Canon EOS 5D Mark II, EOS 7D and EOS 1D Mark IV cameras. [...]
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Createasphere/EXPLORE: Entertainment Technology Exposition
Posted on 05. Feb, 2010 by planetMitch.
Got plans for February 18th? If you’re going to be in the Los Angeles area, pop over to the Createasphere/EXPLORE: Entertainment Technology Exposition which will be held on FEBRUARY 18, 2010 at the Universal Hilton in Universal City, CA. The exciting part for planet5D readers is their DSLR Video Track. They invited me out but [...]
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Some quirky little spots set up for Puma shoes filmed with the Canon EOS 5D Mark II. Continue here to read a Q&A with Jared about the project.
A bit of info from the Youtube posts….
“The advert titled Motor was done for PUMA company in USA. It was released in the January 2010. Business [...]
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Yesterday, we found this very complete review of the new Canon EOS-1D MKIV. I contacted Justin and he gave me permission to post a bit of his review, but I really encourage you to go read his post, because it is very complete and he gives you some firm opinions.
“Why the picture of the camera [...]
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Have a Lomo lens and want to mount it on your Canon EOS 7D or Canon EOS 5D Mark II?
Posted on 04. Feb, 2010 by planetMitch.
This is pretty cool if you ask me… tho I’ve never owned a Lomo, it would be fun to play with it… especially after seeing this Canon EOS 5D Mark II movie. Granted it is just a few test shots, but it does have a cool look and feel. You really should download the full [...]
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How to make ‘plates’ for Fox’s 24 on the Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Posted on 04. Feb, 2010 by planetMitch.
Tho this is a very short little clip with 5 Canon EOS 5D Mark IIs, it shows off several things including a cameo of a monitor produced by one of our new sponsors Ikan. Friend of planet5D Rodney Charters shows off several items while at the same time, giving us a clue into how they [...]
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@radraven sent us this tip – an article he wrote on his blog about cleaning your sensor. I thought it was a good read and a good reminder about how this technology is fun, but still a pain. Sensor cleaning; The plague of the century! And I agree. I’ve been surprised at the number of [...]
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Override the video limitations on the Canon 5D mk2 for better video shooting
Posted on 02. Feb, 2010 by planetMitch.
@syl_arena tweeted this article this morning and I think it is worth a look —
Override the video limitations on the Canon 5D mk2 for better video shooting
A couple of excerpts to get you excited enough to go read the whole thing…
“If you’re like me and have used the Canon 5D mk 2 for video, you [...]
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canonrumors posted this alert – indicating that there’s a possiblility that next week, Canon will announce a replacement for the Canon Rebel T1i/500D.
“The new Rebel coming next week is apparently going to be called the “T2i”.
Spec List
New LCD (Even Higher Resolution)
Selectable FPS (Video)
New build quality and shape for a Rebel
No articulating screen
New battery LP-E8
New battery [...]
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Collecting several news items together about the Canon EOS-1D MKIV… stills and sample videos. I’m guessing that the price of the Canon EOS-1D MKIV keeps some of you from getting really excited about this camera, but there is a bit of news creeping out. I will say that it also seems like there aren’t many [...]
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First production Canon EOS 7D videos arriving
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Side by Side - the new Canon EOS 7D, Canon EOS 5D Mark II and the Canon Rebel T1i/500D
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Canon EOS 5D Mark II to get 24 and 25fps in a firmware update!
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Vincent Laforet does it again - gets the Canon EOS-1D MKIV early and produces a movie
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"Dublin's People" a new Canon EOS 7D short from Philip Bloom
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planetMitch: The source was an email from Canon Public Relation...
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Sauce: Hey this is kind of a big deal. Can you site the s...
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Jared: The 60fps is better for slo-mo because simply slow...
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SebiMeyer: I do have a 5D Mk II and think it is pretty cool t...
