Archive for January, 2011

Canon Launches the A3300 IS, A2200, A1200, A800

Canon Launches A3300 IS

  • 16mp
  • 5x Zoom (28mm wide)
  • HD Video
  • 3″ LCD
  • DIGIC IV
  • $179 USD

Canon Launches A2200

  • 14mp
  • 4x Zoom (28mm Wide)
  • HD Video
  • 2.7″ LCD
  • DIGIC IV
  • $139 USD

Canon Launches A1200

  • 12mp
  • 4x Zoom (28mm wide)
  • HD Video
  • 2.7″ LCD
  • DIGIC IV
  • $109 USD

Canon Launches A800

  • 10mp
  • 3.3x Zoom
  • HD Video
  • 2.5″ LCD
  • DIGIC III
  • $89 USD

Rebel T3i/600D, T3/1100D? [CR1]

Rebel 600D

The obvious next Rebel is starting to pick up steam. Will we see it for CP+ in February? I’ve been told countless times by good people there will be NO SLRs introduced for CES on January 6.

The following are listed as the changes to the 550D. It looks like a very incremental upgrade.

600D

  • Articulating screen like the 60D
  • 18mp
  • 9 Point AF
  • Increased shutter range in Auto ISO Mode
  • Video Snapshot Mode
  • ISO 100-12800
  • DIGIC IV
  • New software features for still and video

I can definitely see the 600D being a minor advancement.

1100D

  • 12mp
  • HD Video (Probably less feature filled than the 600D)
  • 9 Point AF
  • ISO 100-6400

A new kit lens and flash were also mentioned.

I’ve previously been told there’d be no direct replacement of the 1000D, this contradicts that and I think is a bit more believable.

Source Email & [OPT Poland]

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Price Increases Coming to USA? [CR1]

Unable to confirm as of yet
PR has posted a report that Canon USA will be raising prices as much as 10% come February 1, 2011. I have been unable to confirm that is going to happen. The reported reason is to combat the weak US dollar.

It’s completely believable.

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*UPDATE* CES Update [CR1]

*UPDATE*
The entry level A series cameras will be replaced at CES.

A new product line will be launched, however it won’t resemble the TX1/SX1. It’s still unclear what it will be. Everything seems to be under tight lock and key. It’s said to be a consumer product.

No SLR or lenses for CES.

Anything new coming?
I’ve heard Canon will introduce a new product line at CES, it may only consist of one product to start.

It will not be a PowerShot, nor an EVIL (Mirrorless) camera system.

I’ve been told to think along the lines of the TX1 and SX1 but with some crazy framerates and perhaps a larger sensor.

Do not expect any lenses or S.L.R.’s to be announced. Just consumer stuff this go around.

More to come soon.

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The 4K Firmware was a Hoax

Most people already knew
You can read about the 4K hoax and see all the trailers on the cr forum.

Read more on the CR Forum

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