If you’ve been following planet5D at all, you know I’m a huge fan of Shane Hurlbut and the Hurlbut Visuals team – and Shane tweeted this “Act of Valor” (IMDB) featurette this morning about shooting with LIVE AMMO, and if this doesn’t get your blood moving, I don’t know what will!

If you haven’t heard, “Act of Valor” was primarily shot on the Canon EOS 5D Mark II and is coming to theaters around the USA on Feb 17 – just 3 weeks from now! I can’t wait to see the 5D2 up on the big screen again.

I still feel so blessed to have been able to even simulate just a tiny little bit of what it was like to film this movie when I was invited to the Letus and Hurlbut Visuals unveiling of the Master Cinema Series event. As you may recall, they had a ‘course’ set up where we could follow 2 real Navy Seals with the ManCam unit filming as they re-enacted a capture of a terrorist in a dark building. It was a blast running down that hall filming with a Canon EOS 5D Mark II and then watching the replay out in another room with the Seals. What a fun night that was! Take a few moments and read about the event.

Act Of Valor – Official Real Bullets Featurette [HD]

Release Date: 17 February 2012
Genre: Action | Adventure | Thriller
Cast: Roselyn Sanchez, Emilio Rivera, Nestor Serrano
Directors: Mike McCoy, Scott Waugh
Writer: Kurt Johnstad
Studio: Relativity Media
Plot:An elite team of Navy SEALs embark on a covert mission to recover a kidnapped CIA agent.

Other trailers and stuff

Act Of Valor Making Of Featurette Official 2012 [HD] – Navy SEAL Movie

Act of Valor – Official Trailer [HD]

Act Of Valor – Official Trailer 3 [HD]

Well, with all the rumor postings in the last week, I guess it is time to do a roundup of the Canon EOS 5D Mark III rumors…

Summary of possibilites:

• GPS to be included?
• Sticking to 21 mp?
• March Announcement?
• Eye controlled focusing system?

Links

Here are the links to the rumors summarized below:

• EOS 5D Mark 3 from northlight-images
• The 5D Mark III Megapixel Count? [CR2]
• 5D Mark III Information [CR1]
• Canon 5D MK III rumored to be announced in March
• silentJournalist.org – which includes additional info including patent images

Rumors!

from Keith over at northlight-images — first I’ve heard of the 5D3 possibly being renamed the 5D X in similar way as the Canon EOS-1D X

January 20th Several comments have suggested that an all new version of the 24-70/2.8L will be a kit option for the 5D3 (or 5D X as several would like to call it).

I note that 24-70 replacement rumours pops up very regularly, although this time, IS hasn’t been mentioned. I was just looking at the archives and notice both 24-70 and 100-400 replacements being mentioned back in 2007.
I’m not holding my breath…

19th More 5D3 rumour chatter [CR], meanwhile we’re told that the 5D2 replacement will be on view at the UK Focus show in March, which would suggest a launch for CP+

I’m going to the show, which also should also see Olympus’s new take on the ‘OM’ brand and maybe a D800 on view. I’m not rating this 5D3 for Focus rumour too highly at the moment, given we were told that it would appear -after- the 1DX started shipping.

I note too the prices suggested for the D800 with ($3k) and without AA filter ($3k9) offer a splendid new revenue stream for higher end cameras.

from several canonrumors.com posts (see links above)

Less is more?
The new Canon mantra? A long while ago, we had heard the next version of the 5D Mark III would sport a 30+ megapixel file. We’ve heard recently that the Nikon D800 would be announced with a 36mp sensor.

The latest I’ve heard about the 5D Mark III’s sensor, and it comes from multiple places. Is we’re going to see it remain in the neighbourhood of 21mp. I’ve been told both 21mp or 22mp from various people.

Announcement?
The most consistent mention is March for an announcement. I think they’ll announce a 5D mark III type camera after the February 7, 2012 announcement of the Nikon D800.

Minimal Specs
Two communications came in tonight about 5D Mark III sightings in an Asian nation. One mentioned the 5D Mark III getting GPS related certification, no mention of what that certification was called. It was also said the camera doesn’t have a high number of autofocus points compared to the 7D or 1D series bodies.

The second communication talked about a prototype having eye control autofocus. This sort of rumour hasn’t appeared for a long time, but lots of people have fond memories of the eye controlled AF of the EOS-3. There was also a mention of the camera being capable of 5fps.

Summary of 5D Mark III features mentioned today.

• GPS Enabled
• Less than 19 AF points
• Eye control autofocus
• 5fps

from silentJournalist.org

Canon leaks information about the 5D Mark III having a 22mp sensor, GPS related certification, less autofocus points than the 7D or 1D and having Eye Controlled Autofocus System.

Its been a while since we heard of this sort of Eye Controlled AF technology being used, lots of people have memories of the eye controlled AF of the EOS-3. It was also a mentioned of the 5D Mark III would be capable of 5fps.

Summary of 5D Mark III features.

• GPS Enabled
• Expect sensor to be 22mp instead of 30mp
• Less than 19 AF points
• Eye control autofocus
• 5fps
• Look for February for an announcement and a Shipping date in March along with the D800.

(cover photo credit: snap from the video)

Last summer, my family toured the Southwest of the USA and had a blast and this morning Michael Fletcher sent us his latest movie about the same area and I fell in love all over again (with the southwest – not with Michael – tho is movies are amazing!).

I’ve posted several of Michael’s movies in the past because I absolutely love his timing. These aren’t the fast paced jump cuts of the MTV era – these are slow – things to be enjoyed with a fine glass of wine on a big screen if you ask me.

So sit back and relax

Oh, and if you want to see other amazing HDSLR movies, stop in our planet5D cinema

“South West America”

In October last year I travelled to the South Western corner of the United States to visit some of that countries iconic landscapes.

This video has taken me so long to produce, not because it was a really complex edit, but more so because after arriving back in Australia I was deflated and doubting why I was shooting landscape videos. I couldn’t find the enthusiasm to put something up.

As amazing as the landscape is in the US, if the light isn’t happening there’s not a lot you can do about it. We had terrible light, blue sky day after another. The odd day we had cloud it ended up being too much cloud.

I also couldn’t get my head around having to share this amazing landscape with so many people. Coming from the South West of Australia I wasn’t prepared for that and it all culminated for me at Mesa Arch in Canyonlands where there where arguments over trying to jostle for the best position. I just stood back in disbelief and wondered if all the parks where going to be like this.

I decided that I should stop being so negative about my experience in the US and stop winging about the lack of good light and put together something positive with what I had shot. This is the result. Hope you like it.

I must note…..

“This video contains no traces of celestial timelapses with blatant over use of the saturation tab and a soundtrack fitting of a gladiator movie.”

Sounds Boring doesn’t it :>)

Music: James Newton Howard
From the movie “The Village”

Edited for the very first time on Premiere Pro (see you later FCP. That’ll teach you for not looking after us users of FCP7.)

Shot with the very old and needing replacing 5D mk2

(cover photo credit: snap from the video)

Things are heating up in the camera world as the weather cools off in the northern hemisphere – and with Canon’s announcement of something major coming November 3rd, as well as another potential release on Oct 26 (see below), plus the recent patent finding for an aperture ring (again see more below), we thought it time to do a quick rumor roundup – as well as announcing that we’re going to have Craig Blair from canonrumors.com live on planet5D next Monday – a month before the Canon announcement.

planet5D live with Craig from canonrumors.com

Monday Oct 3rd 3pm ET

please join us for this live conversation where you get to ask the questions!

To convert GMT for your time zone, use this GMT conversion site

What do we know?

• November 3rd Canon announcing something that is (in their words) “an Historic Global Announcement”
• It has been 3 years since the Canon EOS 5D Mark II was announced
• The disasters earlier this year in Japan threw off many things
• the Canon EOS 5D Mark II is still selling like hotcakes tho Canon has put out rebates (more on this coming)
• And don’t forget this Northlight-images chart of the Canon product releases… the 1Ds Mk III is the oldest and most likely for a refresh if Canon were to keep that line open (there are some thoughts they might merge that with the 1D Mk IV).
  

  Northlight-Images.com Canon DSLR Release Chart

• October 26th is likely a printer announcement, but the question is why does it have the EOS logo on it? (note: printer details from CR)

Canon October 26 announcement

What do we think?

• We’re not expecting a DSLR at the October 26th announcement (but that EOS logo is a bit confusing)
• I’m not expecting a DSLR at the November 3rd announcement
• I suspect there’s one or two larger sensor video cameras coming from Canon Nov 3
• I still think Canon is working towards 2012 HDSLR cameras – doing it “right” as opposed to rushing out intermediate models
• Mirrorless isn’t as exciting as we thought? “Poll #2: Are you going to buy the new Nikon 1 mirrorless camera?“
• canonrumors.com latest rumors
• No 5D Mark III on Novemeber 3
• Opinion – What EOS Will Look Like by Photokina
• New Video Camera Information?
• NorthLight-Images rumors
• Keith doesn’t think we’ll see 5D3 until after 1Ds Mark IV is announced
• Latest 5D3 rumors

New patent for Aperture ring for HDSLR video?

Just yesterday, Photography Bay posted this story “Canon Bringing Back Lens Aperture Rings for HDSLR Video”.

Small section from the Photography Bay story

Anyone who has shot video with a Canon DSLR recognizes that smooth iris pulls are impossible while recording with Canon’s EF lenses. In one of the more interesting patent applications of late, Canon revealed that it is working on new lenses with aperture rings for adjusting aperture settings during video capture.

The new lenses with aperture rings utilize electronic control of the lens diaphragm rather than a mechanical aperture ring of yesteryear.

Conclusions

Tough calls here – I’m still under the impression that we’ll not see a new HDSLR as there were strong signals that there wouldn’t be one before 2012. As I said above, it seems to me (and I’m not in the business of selling cameras so I could be way off here) that Canon has realized what a power position they are in after the success of the current line up and it would be best to hit a home run with the next generation of bodies as opposed to putting out half-assed upgrades just to satisfy the ‘must have new camera’ groupies.

Also, tho the price in the USA and Canada for the 5D2 has dropped and there’s a Canon rebate in the USA for $100 off, that doesn’t mean they’re clearing out product for a new release. There have been several rebates for the Canon EOS 7D and we are still on the first generation there.

And – according to the poll in the right hand column ==> you guys tend to believe the November 3rd announcement is for large sensor video cameras as well.

In any event, join us this coming Monday to ask these questions of Craig Blair from canonrumors.com! When you join us live in the chat room on planet5D live, you get to ask the questions right alongside me.

Sound off in the comments

(cover photo credit: snap from the fake 5D3 commercial several weeks ago)

canonrumors.com posted on Sunday but we thought you’d want to know – we’re all dying to know what is coming from Canon and Nikon and others and some rumors have said we’d see a new Canon DSLR before the end of the year, yet CR is suggesting (see below) that there won’t be anything this year in the DSLR arena (tho there may be video cameras – see their post)

The details from CanonRumors.com

I have received a lot of small rumors throughout the week. There’s till life out there, even if there isn’t anything overly exciting.

I’ll break them down.

DIGIC V

Apparently DIGIC V will be powering the next Canon DSLRs. We all expect better noise reduction and processing speed, however there is also a “brand new feature”. I’m still waiting to find out what that is.

PowerShot G12 Replacement

There will be no G12 replacement in 2011.

2011 DSLR?

Most information I am receiving now seems to suggest there will be no DSLR announcement in 2011. There are definitely a lot of prototype bodies out there, we just won’t be hearing about them until 2012.

It was suggested this was to make sure Canon could meet the production demands that the Christmas and holiday seasons require.

It was also flatly said that “Canon will announce a new camera when it’s done, and not a minute before”. Canon has no desire to announce a camera and it not be available for 2-3 months.

Canon Mirrorless

The R&D is ongoing. There is no prototype cameras out to photographers though.

via Canon Rumors.

What do you think?

We continue to dig for rumors – what do you think? Are you disappointed if canonrumors.com is correct?

(cover photo credit: I blurred an old image of a Canon camera)

Kevin is a master wedding videographer who’s making some amazing movies from not only the weddings but the proposals and more… we talk about making movies, one man band movies and much more!

The Podcast

Of course, you can now see this on the new planet5D podcast section of the planet5D site with all of the previous planet5D podcast archives – and now you can give us feedback by rating them as well.

Schedule and more

Here is a list of the live conversations we have scheduled right now. Please subscribe to the calendar to get all the updates (see below on how to accomplish that). We’ve got a great line up in work – we’ll be talking to movie makers, industry leaders, manufacturers, and photographers using these great cameras.

[events_list category=4]

NOTE: This schedule is still tentative, there are things that pop up all the time – so please keep your eye on the podcast schedule page for the latest updates.

Subscribe to the planet5D HDSLR calendar so you don’t miss an event!

How to subscribe to the HDSLR event calendar from planetMitch on Vimeo.

Since we’ve got a new sponsor for the podcasts – Kessler Crane and the Philip Bloom Pocket Dolly – we thought we’d help you subscribe to the podcast and HDSLR event calendar so you’ll always know what is coming up!

This works for iCal and Google Calendar, but I don’t know how to do it for Outlook and others. maybe someone could add the instructions for those in the comments?

Our new sponsor is Kessler Crane

I’m so excited about having Kessler on board and starting up these podcasts again!

I really do enjoy sitting down with folks and learning about them and what they’re doing. I hope you enjoy the conversation too – and since you can ask questions in the chat room, I hope you feel a part of the whole event! Please stop in and meet everyone!

(cover photo credit: snap from the podcast logo)

Next on planet5D Live – on Monday August 29th – Kevin Shahinian! Please join us for this live conversation where you get to ask the questions. One subject we thought we’d talk about is “the rising demand for “preditors” (producers, directors, editors) – the ‘one-man-band’ in filmmaking”

planet5D live with Kevin Shahinian

Monday August 29th, 8pm ET / 7 CT / 5 PT – 24:00 GMT

please join us for this live conversation where you get to ask the questions!

To convert GMT for your time zone, use this GMT conversion site

But who is Kevin?

We’ve featured Kevin a couple of times and he and Joe Simon and Patrick Moreau are teaching some HDSLR classes now as well.

• You must see “Flawless” – an incredible DSLR engagement film
• “City of Lakes” entire feature now available
• “City of Lakes” Behind the Scenes

Flawless trailer

A kevin sample

New Podcast Page

In the past, we’ve been sending you off to another location to see the podcasts – how silly of us! Now, we’ve made a section of the planet5D site with all of the previous planet5D podcast archives – and now you can give us feedback by rating them as well.

You can find it in the menu at the top of most of the planet5D pages (called PODCAST) or simply visit this link

New Live page

We’ve also added a new planet5D live page. We’re still going to be using UStream, however, with the problems we had with their chat, we’ve switched to a new IRC based chat that will give us more control and fewer problems. It is integrated into the live page – so you can see the live broadcast and the chat all in one spot. Please don’t go to the UStream page to watch a broadcast – we won’t be monitoring that chat room!

As a benefit, we’ve also created a new page for the HDSLR chat room which is open 24 hours a day for conversations around the world. You can join that at any time – people pop in and out around the clock.

This new chat room is also available via IRC clients (if you’re familiar with those)… instructions for setting up your IRC client are on the bottom of the HDSLR chat page.

Who are we going to have on the show?

Here is a list of the live conversations we have scheduled right now. Please subscribe to the calendar to get all the updates (see below on how to accomplish that). We’ve got a great line up in work – we’ll be talking to movie makers, industry leaders, manufacturers, and photographers using these great cameras.

[events_list category=4]

NOTE: This schedule is still tentative, there are things that pop up all the time – so please keep your eye on the podcast schedule page for the latest updates.

Subscribe to the planet5D HDSLR calendar so you don’t miss an event!

How to subscribe to the HDSLR event calendar from planetMitch on Vimeo.

Since we’ve got a new sponsor for the podcasts – Kessler Crane and the Philip Bloom Pocket Dolly – we thought we’d help you subscribe to the podcast and HDSLR event calendar so you’ll always know what is coming up!

This works for iCal and Google Calendar, but I don’t know how to do it for Outlook and others. maybe someone could add the instructions for those in the comments?

Our new sponsor is Kessler Crane

I’m so excited about having Kessler on board and starting up these podcasts again!

I really do enjoy sitting down with folks and learning about them and what they’re doing. I hope you enjoy the conversation too – and since you can ask questions in the chat room, I hope you feel a part of the whole event! Please stop in and meet everyone!

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In this brief report, canonrumors is reporting they’ve heard the Canon EOS 5D Mark III may be announced as early as October – yes, this year. As with all rumors, we have to take this with a grain of salt… but we thought you should know of the rumor.

the canonrumors report on the Canon EOS 5D Mark III

The Next DSLR?
I’m told we’ll be seeing the 5D Mark III announced in October, with delivery shortly there after. I was not given any specs, which is probably a good sign.

We said originally, that the 5D Mark III would come before a 1Ds Mark IV or similar camera. Things appear to have come full circle and negate a lot of what I’ve been told this fall in regards to the 5D3.

Next Announcement Date?
We have the middle of September, possibly September 13-September 15 timeframe for a few more PowerShots. Some folks don’t read the site all that well and have posted other dates quoting us.

Our previous poll

we did a poll a few months ago – does this change your opinion?
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Time and time again I get the question… Do I buy a Canon EOS 5D Mark II (or a Canon EOS 7D etc.) now or wait for the 5D3? Many rumors (consolidated list below) point to a new set of Canon HDSLRs coming – but when?

This is a typical tech dilemma which happens with all kinds of products – which is also one of the reasons Apple has become so secretive (and Canon is really much like Apple in that regard)… first, if they were to announce new products that won’t be out for a couple of months, sales of their existing product drop thru the floor. Second, they want to build up some anticipation and excitement (and fodder for blog posts like this one HA!), and lastly, they don’t want to tip their hand to the competition.

As you can see from the varied theories and rumors and thoughts below, just about anything is possible and it is likely impossible at this point to predict what is coming. We’ve been told that there are bodies of some kind out being tested by some pros (which is normal part of doing camera development) but we don’t know what they are!

What to do!?

Advice

My first advice is this – if you need a camera now (pick a reason), then buy one now! Please have a look at our planet5D buyer’s guide first of course (buying thru the links there and on the ads for amazon, B&H, adorama below support planet5D).

Think of it as a rental for the time being. If you’re interested in what ever the next camera that is going to be announced by Canon, then you can use the camera you buy today to do what you need and then sell it when you can get your hands on the next one. Canon and Nikon cameras retain much of their original value – especially if they have low shutter actuations… so you can think of the difference in price from what you buy and sell the camera for as the rental price for the next xx months. I suspect that you’ll be surprised at how inexpensive it is to ‘rent’ this way as compared to real rentals.

If you don’t “need” a new camera now, then you might want to wait. The only question here is how long do you have to wait? Right now, your guess is as good as mine. I don’t have any inside information to share.

Here’s what I expect to happen before the next major announcement from Canon – they’ll put out a teaser ad. I don’t know how many of you remember, but about a month before the 5D2 was announced, there was a series of teaser ads that showed just a little bit of a silhouette of a camera body (which was part of the idea for our logo actually). If they’re smart, they’ll build up they hype on the next major release again.

Canon Evolution ad Screenshot - FongMin Su

What is really next?

There’s a lot of questioning about what order cameras are coming from Canon (and Nikon too for that matter) – there’s plenty of speculation going around. So we asked your opinion and got a varied answer as well…

Common question Do I buy a Canon EOS 5D Mark II now or wait

As you can see, there’s a slight majority of you who think that the anniversary of the announcement of the 5D2 would be a perfect time for the 5D3. Makes a lot of sense to me too.

On the other hand, as I’ve heard from planet5D fans who’ve been talking to Canon, the feeling is that the 5D2 is still selling too well to bring out the next version. They point to next summer as the most likely date for the 5D3. Here’s a sample of one item I’ve been sent lately:

the person I spoke to is privy to all research and development ideas re the 5D. While he did say Canon, Japan, kept a few things to themselves, he said I was right not to expect a new camera 5d for a year. They are selling well, so why a mk III now? Also don’t expect more than 12 minutes video if your local importations laws say anything more is classified as a camcorder and subject to higher tarriff.

And don’t forget this Northlight-images chart of the Canon product releases… the 1Ds Mk III is the oldest and most likely for a refresh if Canon were to keep that line open (there are some thoughts they might merge that with the 1D Mk IV).

Northlight-Images.com Canon DSLR Release Chart

However, have a gander at the rumor roundup below… could Canon announce another camera before the 5D3?

Welcome canonrumors readers! Bookmark our planet5D HDSLR news page to read CR and a bunch of other blogs

Rumor Roundup

canonrumors.com latest thoughts:

July 12

No 1Ds, however……
I’m told a mid September announcement for a 1D Mark V. It will be a full frame high fps camera that will lead to the amalgamation of the 1Ds/1D line. Availability for the camera will be at the end of October.

June 22

August 2011 7D Mark II

• 24 Mega pixel Full Frame
• Dual Digic V
• Will be a partial replacement for the discontinued 1D Mark IV

September 2011 1D Mark V

• 32 Mega pixel Full Frame
• Dual Digic V
• Will be a partial replacement for the discontinued 1D Mark IV and complete the merging of the 1D line

March 2012 5D Mark III

• 32 Mega pixel Full Frame
• Digic V
• New 11 point AF system
• Will have the best video features of the EOS line

NorthlightImage rumors

Latest July 12

Thanks to all the reports about its appearance. It seems that there are a lot of people wishing for a 5D3 really soon.

Without a 1Ds3 replacement actually shipping, I don’t see a 5D3 announcement this year, if it’s going to follow form and offer similar MP to the top of the range model. I’d also suggest that with the Nikon D700 unlikely to be replaced this year, Canon is happy selling the 5D2 as fast as they can make them.

Also check northlight-image’s threads on the 3D, 7D2, and 1Ds Mk IV

other opinions

example post of someone waiting for the 5D3: 5 Big Reasons I’m still holding off for the 5D Mark iii

This is a bit old as we’re hearing that for Canon, most of the supply chain has freed up, but we also heard that they had delayed some of their scheduled product releases due to the earthquakes.
“Is it disruption to production or is a Canon 5D Mark III on the way? Canon EOS 5D Mark II listed as out of stock at all major UK camera shops”

Summary

Yikes! The rumors are all over the place. Again, if you need to buy a camera, buy it now – waiting for the next great thing will only frustrate you as I suspect we’re a long way off.

I feel we’re more likely to see a Canon EOS 7D refresh before we get the granddaddy 5D3, but that’s just what my gut tells me. The rumors have all sorts of variations!

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canonrumors.com reported yesterday that they’re hearing there are delays due to the problems in Japan not only with the current models but potentially with future models like the Canon EOS 5D Mark III and most of the other rumored cameras in the pipeline. NorthLight Images also posted their latest info which backs up what CR is saying – plus they mention a possible delay with the Nikon D4. Keep reading for more info:

canonrumors.com post

am receiving lots of information about delays with current products, as well as future products.

Below is what I am told is the delay in regards to manufacturing times of new current cameras

1D Mark IV – 2-4 Months
5D Mark II – 1-2 Months
7D – 1-2 Month
New Camera Announcements
We have always been told the 1Ds replacement would be in 2012, now we are hearing the next 5D will also be 2012. [NL] alluded to that as well.

Current time frames for new cameras.

1Ds Mark IV – Early 2012
1D Mark V – Early 2012
5D Mark III – Late 2011 – Mid 2012
7D Mark II – Late 2012
70D – Early 2013
T4i – Early 2012
This stuff will move around, but I reiterate there is a ton of uncertainty.

NorthLight Images post

As canonrumors.com pointed out, our friends at NorthLight Images are also posting some info on possible delays – amongst other info posted earlier (which you should read!), here’s the latest post:

4th May 2011

We’ve been keeping tabs on (mostly) Canon rumours for several years and receive all kinds of stuff – some more believable than others.

Use your common sense when reading these pages, and remember that it’s here for entertainment as much as anything else. We have far more ‘serious’ content on the site…

Latest Info

2011 May

• 4th More suggestions of Canon delays at CR although I’m still minded to put my money on 2011 for the 1Ds3 replacement
  • What to do with the 650D though? (T3i replacement) – The xxxD has been updated every year since the 400D, which lasted ~18 mths. What to ‘improve’ that won’t make the 7D/60D look a bit more dated (see timeline below).
• Upcoming trade show news – PMA/Cliq (2011 Sep 8-10 [PMA]) has been cancelled and will now combine with CES next year (2012 Jan 10-13 [PMA]) since next year is a Photokina year (2012 Sep 18-23) and it’s unlikely they wanted to repeat this years (now cancelled) September PMA show date.
  • So, were they told that a lot of stuff just wasn’t getting announced, or was it just another example of the diminishing role of trade shows? There is still the PDN Photoplus show in NYC (2011 Oct. 27-29 [PPE]).
    I notice that the press release for the PMA move mentioned "…constructively and proactively address challenges and provide new opportunities" – this is the sort of wording that rarely bodes well in a corporate memo when your job is at risk…

Well, that all seems to make sense – the terrible things happening in Japan would potentially delay many electronics and it would be a pretty good conclusion to guess that would impact not only current production but new products as well. Obviously not something we like reporting, but it is better to be prepared for the worst and be surprised if something good comes early.

Our thanks to canonrumors.com and northlight-images for digging into these stories!

(cover photo credit: snap of a Canon EOS 5D Mark II blurred for impact)