Category Archives: Canon

Canon Powershot G1 X to start shipping this week in the US?

By PR admin | Published: January 16, 2012

It seems that the new Canon Powershot G1 X ($799) will start shipping in the US by the end of this week. The camera was officially scheduled to start shipping in February.

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The latest patents from Olympus and Canon

By PR admin | Published: January 16, 2012

Olympus filed patent 2012-3077 in Japan for a 6-24mm f/2.7-6.1 (28-112mm equivalent) and a 6-30mm f/2.4-6.8 (28-140mm equivalent) lenses:      

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Canon at CES

By PR admin | Published: January 12, 2012

For CES Canon announced several new Powershot cameras including their new top model, the G1x ($799):

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Canon Powershot G1 X camera now available for pre-order

By PR admin | Published: January 9, 2012

The new Canon Powershot G1 X camera is now available for pre-order at Adorama for $799.00. B&H and Amazon are also taking pre-orders.

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The new Canon Powershot G1 X is out

By PR admin | Published: January 9, 2012

Canon announced their top of the line G1 X Powershot camera ($799): LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., January 9, 2012 – Continuing to revolutionize the digital camera market, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced the introduction of a new flagship PowerShot model, the PowerShot G1 X, in addition to two stylish PowerShot ELPH […]

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Canon promises mirrorless camera system for 2012 (updated)

By PR admin | Published: January 7, 2012

Update: Reuters now has a better translation of the interview. In an interview with DCWatch, Canon executive confirmed that they will be releasing a new mirrorless interchangeable lens camera in 2012. The Google translation is not very clear, but the bottom line is that Canon will not sacrifice quality  in order to achieve smaller camera size. Anyone got a better translation?

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Canon PowerShot G1X camera also leaked

By PR admin | Published: January 5, 2012

Another Wells Fargo article leaked the upcoming Canon PowerShot G1X camera: Shipping in February Price: $799 1.5 in. 14.3MP CMOS sensor 4x zoom (28-112mm) optical zoom lens aperture range: f/2.5-16 14-bit RAW file support new DIGIC 5 image processor up to 6fps/4.5 fps at full resolution face detection HDR mode FullHD 1080 video 720p Movie Digest mode (automatically […]

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What to expect during PMA @CES 2012 next week?

By PR admin | Published: January 3, 2012

What to expect at PMA 2012 show next week? Nikon will introduce their top of the line D4 + a new Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G lens. Canon will probably announce new lenses and maybe a DSLR + compact(s). Sony will show only few new Cybershot point and shoot cameras. Panasonic may announce a new Lumix GH3 camera and […]

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Canon working on a new “Super G” compact camera?

By PR admin | Published: December 25, 2011

Valentin Sama of DSLR Magazine wrote on his blog that Canon is working on a new “Super G” compact camera that will probably be announced at the CES (January, 2012) or CP+ (February, 2012) show: Canon is working on developing a digital compact camera, far superior to anything that might now be in its catalog of […]

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Better translation of the interviews with camera manufacturers about their future products

By PR admin | Published: December 21, 2011

Here is a better translation of the key points from the interviews with several camera manufacturers about their future plans (thanks Erik): Olympus Working on a new mirrorless camera that is very “Olympus-like”, but not PEN. The viewfinder is the key. E-5 replacement is in the works. Canon Does a mirrorless camera really need exchangeable lenses? Can […]

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