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From Canon Canada
Expect to pay a little bit less for a G10 and SX10 IS in Canada. Both have been dropped about $30 apparently. So basically back to the price they were before they were price increased. The rebate will start May 3rd.
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Oh noes
"I like to add lines to your photos"
Another QC issue from our friends at Canon
To Owners of the PowerShot G10 digital camera
Thank you for using Canon products.
We have discovered that in rare instances, lines may appear in images captured by some units of the PowerShot G10 digital camera. Accordingly, we would like to convey the details and our service policy concerning this phenomenon.
We regret that some of our customers may have been inconvenienced by this issue and would like to offer our apologies to them. Canon will continue to strive to provide our customers with high quality products that they can use with confidence. Thank you for your kind understanding.
To check if your G10 is affected, visit (Canon USA): http://www.usa.canon.com/….
thanks to everyone that sent this in
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They’re coming
A few people wonder when their new PowerShots are coming.
The SX200 IS is already shipping, it’s probably backordered already.
The D10 will be hitting shores sometime in the next 7-10 days. Expect full coverage by the 20th or so of April. The North American version of the SX1 IS will be arriving around the same time.
Tilt Shifts
They’re still on track to be showing up sometime in May. Full stock coverage may be into June. Like with all Canon high end lens products, initial quantities will be limited.
T1i
The new T1i will be seen sometime near the end of April.
270EX
They’ll be coming in April.
There’s a bunch of other PowerShots coming, these are the only ones people keep asking about.
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Finally Done
CMOS Based PowerShot SX1 IS
Now that the camera is hitting North American shores, a review of the SX1 IS has come out from DPReview. This is a landmark camera as it uses Canon’s own CMOS sensor for a PowerShot for the first time.
From DPR
“In the last few months there have been a number of new superzoom cameras announced; all feature fast capture times, more and more new features, and wider and wider zoom ranges. It is too early to say how the SX1 IS stands up against these new cameras, and it will be interesting to see how this market segment shapes up. As it stands the SX1 – whilst interesting – offers too little to justify its high price, and while I’m sure that as its price falls it will become more attractive to a wider range of potential buyers, at the moment it’s impossible to see why you would buy one over the SX10 IS.”
It’s not an overly positive review. Probably for good reason.
Read more at DPR: http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canonsx1is/
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Held this off from last week
An anonymous tip pointed to the development of a CMOS based “G” camera. The camera would be available in the fall
Specs
MP: 12.2 CMOS
Size: 1/1.6″
Lens: 5x (28 – 140)
Proc: DIGIC V (Already?)
LCD: 3″ VGA
Movie: 1080p
That was the basic specs told to me. Seems reseaonable.
There was no information as to whether or not there would be a CCD version of the camera released along with the GMOS.
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Looks Good
The first review of Canon’s new superzoom compact has hit the web. The camera looks like it’s going to be a hot seller.
http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/canon/powershot_sx200-review/index.shtml
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Jog Wheel
One source swears the new Rebel will get a jog wheel.
Bounce Flash
A few emails have come in claiming the new Rebel will have a bounce flash on top. Wishful thinking? It appeared previously for a Nikon D5000 rumor. I don’t see Canon busting out a radical departure in the world of camera top flashes.
Articulating Screen
Everyone I ask says not to expect one on the new Rebel. They’d rather the large 3″ VGA screen.
I think it’d be a great idea to add one. A lot of people are pretty passionate about having one. Perhaps remove it and movie mode on the Rebel XS successor.
GMOS
The next “G” camera will be CMOS sensor based.
“You will see an announcement before you think.”
That’s it for now.
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High scores for this one
Highlights
This is an obvious camera to take on Panasonic’s TZ7. A lot of you asked for it, Canon delivered.
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We Called It
Highlights
It’s a unique looking camera and the Canon brand will insure it sells. I’ll be buying one of these.
CMOS To North America
Highlights
We called this one as well. It was only a matter of time before this camera came to North America.
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More of the same
Highlights
Can’t get too excited about this. The new “A” line hasn’t sold as well as hoped.
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Quick Update
Highlights
It doesn’t appear manual control has returned to the line.
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Big Power, Small Body
Highlights
These cameras bore me, but there’s a good market for them.
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Subtle Upgrade
Highlights
Not overly exciting, but Canon will sell a ton of them.
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