Former Olympus CEO Michael Woodford to receive $15.4 Million settlement. Kodak to auction more than 1,100 digital imaging patents. Canon to start manufacturing digital cameras in Brazil. After a delay, the Canon EOS-1D X will start shipping on June 20th. Canon T4i now in stock.
Olympus confirms 2,700 layoffs, plans to focus on mirrorless and high-end compact cameras. Panasonic denied previous Reuters reports and says they have no plan to invest in Olympus. Fujifilm’s digital camera REAL 3D W3 ($275) currently being used to take 3D images of the International Space Station (ISS). Next generation iPhone rumored to adopt thinner and improved […]
Aquatica announced new underwater housing for the Canon 5D Mk III DSLR camera – the A5D Mk III. The standard depth rating is 90m/300ft and can be upgraded to 130m/425ft. The price is $3,199.
Canon officillay announced their EOS Rebel T4i DSLR camera ($849-$1188), EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens and the new EF 40mm f/2.8 STM pancake lens ($199):
Those are the first leaked images of the Canon EOS Rebel T4i/650D and the EF 40mm f/2.8 pancake lens that are going to be announced this Friday. I am curious if Nikon will respond with their own pancake lens. Update: Full Canon EOS Rebel T4i/650D specs:
The new EOS Rebel T4i/650D DSLR camera is rumored to be announced on June 8, 2012 (this Friday). There are no updated specs at this point.
Panasonic is cutting the workforce of its Osaka head office by between 3,000 and 4,000 workers. Olympus to cut 2,500 jobs, consolidate overseas plants, sell 10 percent stake to Sony or Panasonic. Michael Woodford, Ex-Olympus CEO, wins multi-million dollar settlement. New rebates on Sigma lenses (up to $200 off). See all current rebates here.
Canon invested £10 million in the UK based photo store chain Jessops. Fujifilm to end APS film sales this month. ITC says again that Apple and RIM don’t violate Kodak patent. Canon announces resolution of patent infringement disputes. Getty Images could be valued at $4 billion for a potential IPO.
Tamron: Sony: Sigma: Canon: Nikon: Quantum:
Canon filed a patent (2012-88427) in Japan for 600mm f/4 and 400mm f/2.8 lenses:
