Category Archives: Canon

Canon working on a new codec for the 5D Mark III?

By PR admin | Published: March 9, 2011

EOSHD reports that Canon is working on a new codec for the 5D Mark III based on the MPEG format: “It will feature a 4-2-2 colour space and a variable bit rate, up to 50mbit. The move is necessary to avoid paying AVCHD / H.264 licensing fees to Panasonic and Sony. The codec will basically be […]

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After a lens price increase, Canon still offers instant rebates

By PR admin | Published: March 5, 2011

At the beginning of February Canon increased the prices on certain lenses like the 85mm f/1.2L (was 1999 and now is 2089) and the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM (was $1079 and now is $1091). At the same time Canon is currently running an instant rebate program on the 7D and 60D cameras (expire on March 31, […]

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Canon will not be part of Focus on Imaging show in the UK

By PR admin | Published: February 21, 2011

AP reported today that Canon has pulled out of the biggest UK photography show Focus on Imaging that will take place in Birmingham (March 6-9, 2011). If I remember correctly, Canon also did not take part of PMA show in the US last year. The future of those photography shows doesn’t look very bright since […]

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Canon patents new 300mm f/4 lens

By PR admin | Published: February 14, 2011

Canon filed a patent in Japan for a new 300mm f/4 lens: For comparison, here is the current Canon EF300mm F4L IS USM design (1997):

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Canon announces EOS Rebel T3i, T3, EF 500mm + 600mm f/4L IS II USM and more

By PR admin | Published: February 7, 2011

Canon is the first to start a series of announcements before the CP+ show starts next week: Canon EOS Rebel T3i, EOS Rebel T3 DSLR cameras (press release). Two new telephoto lenses: EF 500mm F/4L IS II USM and EF 600mm F/4L IS II USM (press release). New Canon Speedlite 320EX and Speedlite 270EX II […]

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Canon 600D on February 11th?

By PR admin | Published: February 3, 2011

The above is a picture of a Canon press invitation for February 7, 2011. Coincidentally a Canon 600D certificate dated January 25th, 2011 appeared in the Korean Research Agency:

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Serious compact cameras compared: Samsung TL500 vs. Panasonic LX5 vs. Canon S95

By PR admin | Published: February 1, 2011

I initially started with evaluating five different compact models: Samsung TL500, Panasonic LX5, Leica D-Lux 5, Nikon Coolpix S8100 and Canon S95. The Panasonic LX5 and Leica D-Lux 5 are almost identical cameras – take a look at this post over at leicarumors.com. The Nikon S8100 doesn’t really fit in this category because it does not support RAW […]

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Canon update

By PR admin | Published: January 27, 2011

Canon (as well as Nikon) lost 15% market share in the UK (probably because of the growing mirrorless market). At the same time Canon’s profit rise 26% this year, beating analysts’ estimates. The future looks promising according to a Goldman Sachs analyst: “Single-lens reflex cameras will probably record double- digit growth this year to become Canon’s earnings driver, while compact cameras may […]

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Canon patents 16-35mm f/2-2.8 lens

By PR admin | Published: January 20, 2011

Canon filed a patent in Japan for a new 16-35mm f/2-2.8 lens: The design is very similar to the current EF 16-35mm f/2.8L lens:

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Some Canon rumors: 600D and 1100D to be announced next month

By PR admin | Published: January 17, 2011

Here are the rumored specs on the two new Rebel models: T3i/600D 18mp sensor 3.7fps Vari-Angle 3″ LCD DiGiC IV Redesign of the model nameplate as well T3/1100D 12mp sensor DiGiC IV Will be available in red and black Both cameras are expected to be announced during the CP+ show in Japan (February 9-12).

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