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Canon launches 15-megapixel, HD movie-equipped Canon Rebel T1i
Wednesday, 25 Mar, 2009 – 11:23 | No Comment
Canon launches 15-megapixel, HD movie-equipped Canon Rebel T1i

 
 
Canon has termed this camera an “entry-level juggernaut”: The new EOS Rebel T1i, a 15.1-megapixel camera with the DIGIC 4 Imaging Processor that can record full 1080p HD video at 20 frames per second.

PMA 2009: Canon announces more firmware to fix 1D Mark III AF problem
Tuesday, 3 Mar, 2009 – 12:08 | One Comment
PMA 2009: Canon announces more firmware to fix 1D Mark III AF problem

Canon has announced yet another firmware update for the EOS 1D-Mark III and the EOS 1Ds-Mark III that the company says should rectify the oft-discussed autofocus problems with those cameras.

Canon introduces two new tilt-shift lenses
Friday, 20 Feb, 2009 – 11:48 | One Comment
Canon introduces two new tilt-shift lenses

Canon USA has released two new tilt-shift lenses, one of which–the TS-E 17mm f/4L–has the shortest focal-length of any tilt-shift lens with full-frame coverage, according to the company.

Canon announces 10 new PowerShot cameras, including one waterproof model
Wednesday, 18 Feb, 2009 – 16:39 | No Comment
Canon announces 10 new PowerShot cameras, including one waterproof model

Canon USA has announced 10 new PowerShot compact cameras, including a waterproof, shockproof, freezeproof model and a higher-end model that records full 1080p HD video and is equipped with a 20x optical zoom.

Firmware update for Canon G10 fixes ‘magenta cast’ problem
Tuesday, 10 Feb, 2009 – 7:20 | No Comment
Firmware update for Canon G10 fixes ‘magenta cast’ problem

Canon has released a firmware update for the G10 that corrects a “magenta cast” that appears over some images when shooting RAW photos in continuous mode at ISO 1600. However, only cameras with a “0″ …

Canon releases 10-megapixel PowerShot A480
Thursday, 15 Jan, 2009 – 16:04 | No Comment
Canon releases 10-megapixel PowerShot A480

Canon Europe announced today the release of a new addition to its line of  compact cameras: The 10-megapixel PowerShot A480, slated for release in February.

Canon firmware update fixes 5D Mark II ‘black dot’ problem
Thursday, 8 Jan, 2009 – 15:10 | No Comment
Canon firmware update fixes 5D Mark II ‘black dot’ problem

Canon has released a firmware update for the 5D Mark II to correct the “black dot phenomenon” early users were reporting when shooting under certain conditions. The update also improves a vertical banding noise problem …

Canon to develop corrective firmware for 5D Mark II “black dot” problem
Friday, 19 Dec, 2008 – 11:06 | No Comment
Canon to develop corrective firmware for 5D Mark II “black dot” problem

Canon U.S.A. released a statement today announcing that the company would develop a firmware fix for the tiny black dots some 5D Mark II users are noticing to the right of bright spots under certain …

Canon to respond to reports of black dots in 5D-Mark II images
Thursday, 11 Dec, 2008 – 17:43 | No Comment
Canon to respond to reports of black dots in 5D-Mark II images

Everybody’s calming down after the huge fanfare surrounding Canon’s 21.1-megapixel 5D-Mark II, and some users are starting to look beyond the crisp, color-rich images and notice occasional tiny black specks in some of their photos, …

Firmware updates for Canon 50D, Nikon D300
Wednesday, 29 Oct, 2008 – 17:46 | No Comment
Firmware updates for Canon 50D, Nikon D300

Both Canon and Nikon have announced this week firmware updates for their well-received, mid-level digital SLRs: The Canon 50D and the Nikon D300.

Canon announces high-zoom Powershot SX10 IS
Wednesday, 17 Sep, 2008 – 13:32 | No Comment
Canon announces high-zoom Powershot SX10 IS

Canon has released the latest in its high-zoom line of the Powershot series: the 10-megapixel SX10 IS, which has a 20x optical zoom and the DIGIC 4 image processor.

Canon releases G10–the new Powershot flagship
Wednesday, 17 Sep, 2008 – 11:15 | No Comment
Canon releases G10–the new Powershot flagship

The recent discontinuation of the highly popular Canon Powershot G9 fueled speculation that a replacement was in the works, and those suspicions were confirmed this week with the release of the 14.7-megapixel G10, a camera …

Canon 5D Mark II officially released, has HD movie mode
Tuesday, 16 Sep, 2008 – 22:29 | One Comment
Canon 5D Mark II officially released, has HD movie mode

Canon has released the 5D Mark II, a 21-megapixel camera with HD video recording and silent shooting in Live View mode.

Carl Zeiss releases two lenses compatible with Canon SLRs
Monday, 15 Sep, 2008 – 11:14 | No Comment
Carl Zeiss releases two lenses compatible with Canon SLRs

Carl Zeiss announced that has developed an EF bayonet for its ZE line of lenses, rendering them compatible with all Canon EOS cameras. The company will release two lenses in the last quarter of 2008 …

Canon implies impending announcement
Thursday, 4 Sep, 2008 – 11:54 | One Comment
Canon implies impending announcement

Canon has hinted on several pages that a new EOS camera is forthcoming with text that reads, “The EOS story continues…see the future of photography…stay tuned…”

Canon 450D firmware update announced
Wednesday, 3 Sep, 2008 – 19:33 | No Comment
Canon 450D firmware update announced

Canon released yesterday a firmware update for the Rebel 450D that fixes a few minor snafus – nothing major but it might be worth a look.

Canon 50D and Nikon D90 image/video samples posted
Tuesday, 2 Sep, 2008 – 17:14 | No Comment
Canon 50D and Nikon D90 image/video samples posted

The folks over at Dpreview have had the chance to play with both a Nikon D90 and a Canon 50D for a few days, and they’ve posted the fruits of their labor online.

Sony releases Cyber-shot with HD recording capability
Thursday, 28 Aug, 2008 – 15:30 | No Comment
Sony releases Cyber-shot with HD recording capability

Sony announced today the new Cyber-shot DSC-T500, a slim point-and-shoot with HD (720p) video recording capability at 30 frames per second, as well as a 3.5-inch LCD touchscreen interface.

Canon 50D officially released
Monday, 25 Aug, 2008 – 22:09 | No Comment
Canon 50D officially released

Canon has formally announced the 50D–to be released for sale in October–and specs posted on the official Canon USA sight confirm many of the rumors that had been circulating about the prosumer upgrade to the 40D.

Canon and Maria Sharapova unveil $12,000 Powershot SD1100 IS
Thursday, 21 Aug, 2008 – 15:21 | One Comment
Canon and Maria Sharapova unveil $12,000 Powershot SD1100 IS

It looks as though Canon has teamed up with tennis great/pinup gal Maria Sharapova to market the Canon SD1100 IS, which was already a great camera but is now perhaps slightly cooler in some cases …

Canon Powershot G9 discontinued at B&H…Powershot G10 in the works?
Monday, 18 Aug, 2008 – 10:49 | No Comment
Canon Powershot G9 discontinued at B&H…Powershot G10 in the works?

It seems as though Canon’s 12.1-megapixel Powershot G9 has been discontinued over at B&H Photography–does this mean a new G series camera on the near horizon?

New wave of Canon 50D rumors
Monday, 28 Jul, 2008 – 14:30 | No Comment
New wave of Canon 50D rumors

Canon Rumors posted today that a new source is “claiming great knowledge” that the 40D will be replaced with a 14-megapixel, 1.6x camera—the 50D. That posting comes on the heels of an announcement on a British …

Snag a Canon Powershot G9 for $414
Saturday, 26 Jul, 2008 – 0:53 | No Comment
Snag a Canon Powershot G9 for $414

The tireless web scourers over at Dealnews.com posted a seriously sweet deal on the Canon Powershot G9—a juggernaut 12.1 megapixel point-and-shoot with 6x optical zoom and the DIGIC III image processer.

Canon 1000D full review
Wednesday, 23 Jul, 2008 – 0:46 | No Comment
Canon 1000D full review

Dpreview has just posted a complete review of the recently released Canon1000D, with an overall rating of 8.25 out of 10.

Canon announces the EOS REBEL XS (1000d)
Tuesday, 8 Jul, 2008 – 12:05 | No Comment
Canon announces the EOS REBEL XS (1000d)

 
Looks like Canon US has finally announced the Rebel XS for the United States market. (They announced the camera in Europe on June 10th) 
This Camera is supposed to be the bridge that will help people …

Canon 3D and 6D cameras rumored to release in fall
Monday, 16 Jun, 2008 – 18:49 | No Comment
Canon 3D and 6D cameras rumored to release in fall

There is some “inside intel” over at CR saying that there will be two brand new cameras releasing this year in time to stock our stocking this Christmas to replace the long over due (but …

Canon 1000D Rumors?
Wednesday, 14 May, 2008 – 13:40 | No Comment
Canon 1000D Rumors?

Could we see a cheaper version of the Canon Rebel Xsi?

Canon 1Ds Mark III firmware update 1.1.2
Friday, 2 May, 2008 – 20:32 | No Comment
Canon 1Ds Mark III firmware update 1.1.2

Canon has released a firmware update for the Canon 1Ds Mark III that promises improved focus and a new custom function for the back toggle that will control the focus points. (its about time!)

Canon 1D Mark III firmware update 1.2.3
Friday, 2 May, 2008 – 20:24 | No Comment
Canon 1D Mark III firmware update 1.2.3

Canon just released a firmware update that includes new custom function for to you the toggle for setting focus points and also they promise  that it will improve the stability of AF accuracy in AI …

Canon releases firmware update for 40D
Tuesday, 8 Apr, 2008 – 11:18 | No Comment
Canon releases firmware update for 40D

 Got a 40D? Time for an update!