>--- Robert Meier <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>>
>> Well, one thing I wonder is the '3 stop gain'.
>> Assuming the source has
>> not just invented something I wonder if Canon has
>> improved IS or is
>> just less conservative because Nikon claims 3 stops.
>> Well, I guess I
>> can't realy expect an answer so my own guess is the
>> later is true.
>
>The poster on dpreview refused to answer a question
>about his source, or how he came by this information.
>Until there's confirmation from some other source, I
>put all this in the categories of rumor and wishful thinking.
>
French magazine "Chasseur d'images" officialy confirm this info :
http://www.photim.com/infos/UneInfo.asp?N=344
(it's in french)
Mains features :
70-200 f/2,8 IS
The IS a new generation one that allows '3 stop gain'
Optical : 23 "lens" (4 in UD glass) in 18 groups
Construction with better resistance to water and dust
Minimum focussing distance : 1,40 m
Compatible with Canon x1,4, x2, EF12 and EF25.
Weith: 1.570g.
size: 87 x 20 cm.
Filter: 77 mm.
Price: 20000 FF (Prices are very high in France, the no IS version is
15000 FF)
Available september 15th
Olivier
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