Category Archives: Canon

Canon 1D MARK IV is also discontinued

By PR admin | Published: June 22, 2012

In addition to the Canon Speedlight 580EXII, it seems that the Canon 1D MARK IV DSLR camera is also discontinued. Its replacement, the Canon EOS-1D X, was announced in October 2011 and is now shipping in limited quantities.

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Canon mirrorless camera announcement on July 24th

By PR admin | Published: June 22, 2012

Canon’s mirrorless camera will most likely be announced on July 24th, 2012. There is a good chance that the new camera system will use the same G1X sensor and will probably launch with three new lenses. The mount is still unknown. The first camera is expected to be a “consumer” level with potential “prosumer” and […]

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Canon Speedlight 580EXII is discontinued

By PR admin | Published: June 21, 2012

The Canon Speedlight 580EXII ($469) is probably discontinued – dealers in the US can no longer place orders for that product.

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What else is new? [weekend digest]

By PR admin | Published: June 17, 2012

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.

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What else is new? [weekend digest]

By PR admin | Published: June 10, 2012

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 […]

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Aquatica A5D Mk III is a new underwater housing for the Canon 5D Mk III camera

By PR admin | Published: June 9, 2012

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.

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Canon Rebel T4i camera,18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 zoom and 40mm f/2.8 pancake lenses announced

By PR admin | Published: June 8, 2012

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):

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Canon EOS Rebel T4i/650D and EF 40mm f/2.8 pancake lens leaked before Friday’s announcement

By PR admin | Published: June 6, 2012

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:

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Canon EOS Rebel T4i/650D announcement this week?

By PR admin | Published: June 4, 2012

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.

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What else is new? [weekend digest]

By PR admin | Published: June 3, 2012

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.

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