Category Archives: Canon

Canon G12 leaked

By PR admin | Published: August 19, 2010

Canon G12 was leaked by Cnet Asia (link already removed): and the basic specs:  

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Three Canon point and shoot cameras announced

By PR admin | Published: August 19, 2010

For detailed coverage go to to Gizmodo. There will be another Canon announcement next week.

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Canon announcement this week

By PR admin | Published: August 16, 2010

PhotographyBay got a tip that Canon will have a new product announcement on August 17th, 2010. There is another Canon press event scheduled for August 27th, 2010. Canon will probably release their S95, SX130 and SD4500 point and shoot cameras first (August 17th) and then the Canon 60D on August 26th. The rumor is that the new Canon […]

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All you need to know about Photokina

By PR admin | Published: August 15, 2010

Photokina is the biggest show for photography equipment that takes place every 2 years in Cologne, Germany. This year Photokina will be between September 21- 26. Here is a summary of all rumors, predictions and expectations for the main players in the industry: Canon: Canon G12 is a given, based on previous release patterns (they release a new version […]

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Sony, Canon and Panasonic press events scheduled

By PR admin | Published: August 13, 2010

Update: it seems that Panasonic will also have a press conference on August 26th, 2010. First, Canon has scheduled a press event on 26th of August, 2010: Sony seems to have picked August 24th, 2010 as the date of their press event:

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Is this the new Canon EOS 60D?

By PR admin | Published: August 11, 2010

Some of the rumored specs: 18MP Tilt LCD screen “Video optimized” – probably improved AF during video recording

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Canon patent for EF 28-70mm F2.8 USM lens

By PR admin | Published: August 11, 2010

Not sure why Canon filed that patent two years ago, since the old Canon EF 28-70mm f/2.8 L USM lens was replaced by the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM. The details: Patent Publication No. 2010-145831 published 2010/07/01 filled 2008/12/19 Embodiment 3 focus distance f=28.7-68.00mm Fno=2.92 angle of view 74.02-35.30 image circle 43.28mm lens length 177.91-168.98mm back […]

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Canon interested in medium format?

By PR admin | Published: August 7, 2010

Canon may be looking to acquire a medium format camera manufacturer. It is not clear which company is the target of this acquisition. Few months ago, rumors were floating around that Canon (and Sony) were interested in purchasing Pentax, which has a medium format camera (the Pentax 645D).

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Interesting links

By PR admin | Published: August 2, 2010

Research: Microsoft algorithm uses six-axis motion sensors to fix blurry snapshots. Report: Canon 1Ds Mark IV currently being tested. Patents: Olympus files patents for a Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/3.5-4.5 and Zuiko Digital ED 30-150mm f/3.3-4.2 lenses.

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Canon 60D listing shows up on DXO

By PR admin | Published: July 29, 2010

Canon 60D appeared on a DXO listing today:

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