Category Archives: Canon

Canon EOS 2000D and EOS 6000D?

Update: it seems that this is a typo that has been reported already in the past. This rumor is brought to you directly by Canon – go to this URL: http://www.canon.nl/Support/Consumer_Products/products/printers/Compact_Photo/ES_series/SELPHY_ES2.aspx?faqtcmuri=tcm:16-540751&page=1&type=faq This is a site that shows cameras compatibility with Windows XP SP3. On the bottom of he page, click on “klik hier om alle modellen […]

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Other announcements before CES

Update: Olympus just uploaded their latest set of p&s cameras – see them all @ dpreview. Too much going on before CES opens tomorrow, here is the recap: Panasonic also released a new $21k high end 3D camcorder. Sony announced a series of twelve point and shoot cameras, some of them with built-in GPS and compass. […]

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Two Canon announcements next week during CES 2010

Canon will have two announcements on January 5th and 9th, 2010 during CES.

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Canon EOS 3D

There are rumors about a new model that will fit between the 5D and 1D Canon DSLRs. The specs are: 16.7mp FF 7.2 µm pixel pitch DIGIC V Small magnesium alloy body similar to the 5D2 The camera will be priced above the 5D2. Possibly in the $4000-$4500 range with the 1D Mark IV Announcement for Photokina.

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Canon 5D Mk II to get 24fps in Spring 2010

This is a screenshot of the online trade show hosted by PDN last week and the rumor is that Canon 5D Mk II will get 24fps firmware update in Spring 2010 (via PhotographyBay). And since we are talking about Canon, you got to see this lens! Now I know how “Canon” got its name. More […]

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Canon patents touchscreen DSLR solution

PhotographyBay found an interesting patent for a touchscreen DSLR filed by Canon. No, you will not change the menu with your nose while shooting – the iPhone works in a similar way: it has a sensor that turns off the touchscreen when you get it close to your face. Here is the suggested solution from Canon: […]

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Expected availability of recently released cameras

Ricoh GXR to launch on December 18th in Japan Canon 1D Mark IV expected in stores on December 15th Fuji FinePix W1 3D camera mow available on Amazon Olympus E-P2 should be released on December 4th in Japan

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Nova DSLR camera concept

I am a big fan of camera concepts – in previous posts you can see a Leica S5 concept, Nikon 3M Coolpix concept, Nikon Coolpix 360 and another Coolpix concept. Keep in mind that those concept are created by designers and have nothing to do with real life camera manufacturers (but  they are still so cool). […]

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Canon Pro2

This is the information I just received: “Coming soon is another Micro Four Thirds competitor, in the shape of a fixed-lens Canon Pro2 with a relatively large 2.5x crop factor sensor (~13.8×10.4mm). The lens is 5x zoom 10.4-52mm equivalent to 26-130mm f2.8-4 IS L lens. The form factor is similar to the Pro1 – or […]

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Back from PDN PhotPlus Expo

Last week I attended PDN PhotPlus Expo in New York which explains the lack of new rumors on this site for the past few days. All my questions about future products were answered politely with the phrase “no comments” and I don’t have any rumors to report from the floor. A recap on all rumors from […]

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