Category Archives: Canon

Canon PowerShot G1X camera also leaked

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?

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?

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

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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Recap of the Impress Japan interview with various camera manufacturers

A Xitek forum member translated he key points from the Impress Japan interviews with various camera manufacturers about their future plans – see previous post about Olympus, Pentax and Nikon (Google translation):

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Canon files patents for 50mm f/1.4, 85mm f/1.2, 85mm f/1.8, 100mm f/2, 135mm f/2 and 200mm f/2 lenses

Canon filed patent 2011-253050 in Japan for the following prime lenses: 50mm f/1.4 lens 85mm f/1.2 lens 85mm f/1.8 lens

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What else is new? Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 lens for Sony/Pentax, Sony 4k projector, Canon medium format camera

Sigma announced a new 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM lens for Sony and Pentax DSLR cameras. The old 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM lens ($669) will be discontinued. Specification (for Sony mount): Lens Construction:17 Elements in 13 Groups Angle of View:79.7-31.7 degrees *Number of blades: 7 pcs (Rounded diaphragm) Minimum Aperture: f/22 Minimum Focusing Distance: […]

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The latest patents from Olympus, Ricoh and Canon

Patent 2011242520 from Olympus describes several different wide angle lenses: 8mm f/3.5 fisheye, 12mm f/1.8, 12mm f/2.8, 10mm f/2.8 and 12mm f/2.0:

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Be afraid, be very afraid of Fuji…

I came across this quote from TOP regarding the latest rumors about an organic sensor being used in the Fuji LX 10 camera: “Komori-san says that the sensor quality of Fujifilm X mirrorless will exceed that of current full-frame sensors, although its sensor size will likely be smaller than 24x36mm. The claim reminded me of something…I have a […]

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Canon’s instant rebates ends on November 23rd

The current Canon instant rebates will expire on November 23rd:

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