5th January 2010 – Canon today adds to its acclaimed L-series with the launch of the new EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM telephoto zoom lens. The lens launches as the successor to the immensely popular EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM, offering improved performance in every area. True to the L-series’ heritage, the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM delivers optical excellence in the most challenging situations. As well as a revamp of the internal optical system, the lens has also been structurally re-developed as a direct result of user feedback, making it as robust and reliable as it is…
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London, UK, 5th January 2010 – Canon today announces the launch of the new PowerShot A495 and PowerShot A490 – a duo of affordable and user-friendly compact digital cameras designed for fun, everyday use. Replacing the popular PowerShot A480, the new models combine a subtle, soft-edged design with a genuine Canon lens and a range of intelligent automatic features – packing impressive performance into a small, lightweight body. Available in silver (both models), red and blue (PowerShot A495 only), both new models offer a 10.0 Megapixel sensor and genuine Canon 3.3x optical zoom lens, producing large, detailed images. Smart Auto…
London, UK, 5th January 2010 – Canon today launches the PowerShot A3100 IS and PowerShot A3000 IS, two new digital cameras that are compact, great looking and extremely easy to use. Packed with a range of clever and user-friendly features, the new models make photography more enjoyable than ever, helping users get great shots with the minimum of effort. With genuine Canon lens technology and DIGIC III processing, the PowerShot A3100 IS and PowerShot A3000 IS offer excellent performance and great value. Both sport a new, slim and lightweight body with an attractive exterior design, combining stand-out looks with a…
Be sure to scroll down for Parts 1 & 2 So here we go, last predictions post and then back to the rumors (it’s been quiet). What’s going on in PowerShot? I don’t think there’s going to be too much revolutionary from Canon. They make the best selling compacts on earth and that probably won’t change. I think we’ll see a couple new models. G Series? The G12 will be announced next summer and will probably be about the same with the addition of HD video. Could we see a CMOS sensor added to the camera? It’s possible. There’s always a…
Where are the forums? I had a love/hate with the forums. I think the forums could work on this site if done properly…. they weren’t. I will bring the forums back when they can tie in better with Wordpress, there needs to be some automation. Lots of people here want to discuss stuff and have some fun on forums. I promise they’ll be back and 100 times better. The downside? Everything currently on them will probably not be migrated over. I’ll do my best though. ETA for the forums to come back? Sometime in the next 60 days. Canon EOS…
*UPDATE* I addressed Tilt-Shift, Macro and Teleconverters, I didn’t copy/paste that stuff over. Sorry about that. Be sure to scroll down for part 1 I think there are far more people eager to see what lenses Canon has coming down the pipeline. I know I am. I think this is going to be the year of the lens from Canon. I truly expect a lot of upgrades and a couple of new lenses. Without further ado……. I could see these three announced February 9, 2010. 14-24 f/2.8L – An ultra wide for full frame that finally makes Canon users happy. 24-70…
What does CR Guy See Coming? As always, trying to predict what giant multinational corporations is going to do with product development can be hard, but I’ll give it a go. Digital SLR Canon needs to get back in the game as far as DSLR’s go. There is a perception that Canon has fallen behind Nikon as far as tech goes. Is it true? Maybe a little bit. There’s no reason Canon can’t be out front of Nikon, they have the resources and manufacturing capabilities to take back the crown. 1Ds Mark IV – 32mp or higher sensor. – Same autofocus…
First Confirmed Announcement Canon will be making an announcement February 9, 2010. No word yet on what will be announced. Expect two different announcement dates. cr
*UPDATE* This is the bummer of being on vacation, I just can’t be online for long stretches to scour over things. Thankfully some of you will do me the favor. Anyway, there are a ton more lenses missing from Canon USA’s site. Here’s the full list. (thanks Brad) Ultra Wide Zoom EF 17-40mm f4L USM Standard Zoom EF 24-70mm f2.8L EF 28-200 f3.5-5.6 USM Telephoto Zoom EF 28-300mm f3.5-5.6L IS USM EF 70-200mm f2.8L IS USM EF 70-200mm f4L USM EF 70-300mm f4-5.6 DO IS USM EF 75-300mm f4-5.6 USM EF 100-300mm f4.5-5.6 USM Wide Angle (Prime EF 15mm f2.8…
Canon Rumors 2009 Awards! Here are my picks for the best and worst of 2009. Stay tuned tomorrow for my predictions for 2010 from Canon. *Note: You may disagree with something here, just be nice about it if you make a comment. Best New Digital SLR Winner: 1D Mark IV Runner-up: 7D This was a tough choice because I have never used a 1D Mark IV (I will be soon). I’m basing this on initial reports from various pros. The image quality, autofocus and feature set make it a winner. The only knock folks have against it is the price.…