Canon Cameras News
- Canon EOS 50D review roundup Tuesday, October 14, 2008 @ 3:52PM Filed under: Digital Cameras If you skipped over the EOS 40D in anticipation for the next best thing, and you don't feel like liquidating your kid's college fund in order to procure the EOS 5D Mark II , the EOS 50D has likely been blinking fiercely on your radar. The intarwebz as a whole had a chance to sit down and scrutinize the decidedly mid-range DSLR, and overall, impressions ...
- Nikon D90 Reviewed: Great image quality and performance. Video mode? Not so hot Tuesday, October 14, 2008 @ 9:23AMDPReview and PhotographyBlog both posted full, hands-on reviews of the Nikon D90 yesterday. The general consensus among the reviewers (including our sister site CNET's Lori Grunin who posted her review earlier in the month) is that the D90 is an excellent and highly recommended enthusiast's dSLR.
- Tokyo stocks skyrocket record 14% Tuesday, October 14, 2008 @ 8:22AMTokyo stocks posted its largest-ever single-day percentage gain, with the key Nikkei index skyrocketing more than 14 percent. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rose 1,171.14 points, or 14.15 percent, from Friday to 9,447.57. It was the Nikkei's largest percentage gain, surpassing its previous record of a 13.24 percent rise logged on Oct. 2, 1990. With stocks advancing in all 33 sectors on the ...
- Tokyo stocks skyrocket record 14% Tuesday, October 14, 2008 @ 7:05AMTokyo stocks posted its largest-ever single-day percentage gain, with the key Nikkei index skyrocketing more than 14 percent.
- Camera Nitty Gritty - part 6 - Flash Colour Spectrums Tuesday, October 14, 2008 @ 2:47AMIn part 1 of this series, Steve Litchfield looked at exposed camera glass on some phone models and investigated whether scratches really make a difference.
- Book Review: Canon EOS 40D - The Rocky Nook Manual by Dr. Artur Landt Tuesday, October 14, 2008 @ 2:43AMThis book will provide you with the knowledge and insight you need to operate your new Canon EOS 40D camera. It seems to me that whenever dealing with technical devices, everyone has to create a manual that is dry and to the point. I would also think that that over the course of time these things would change and we could have a manual that would inspire us to pick it up and learn more. ...
- Prices increased again Tuesday, October 14, 2008 @ 2:06AMAppreciating dollar and rise in input prices make IT companies hike up their prices, the hike is the second such in the last six months. NEW DELHI, INDIA: While the festival season might imbibe you with good cheer the news on the price front is not so great.
- Canon ships 100 millionth compact digital camera Monday, October 13, 2008 @ 11:41PMDubai, UAE, 13 October 2008: Canon Middle East Canon Middle East is pleased to announce that the company has shipped its 100 millionth digital compact camera. To mark this milestone in popular photography, a special colour variation model will be launched in the near future.
- Nature's natural beauty Monday, October 13, 2008 @ 2:47PMYou never know when youre going to happen upon a beautiful vista or striking image. These Tri-State-area residents had their cameras handy to capture the scene. Maybe youve captured a memorable scene with your camera, too.
- Hands on: An amateur photographer tests out Adobe's latest Lightroom Friday, October 10, 2008 @ 7:26PMDigital cameras have changed the photography landscape, enabling amateurs to become what marketers call " prosumers ." The latest gear and software tools are now being directed at this group, but is it worthwhile for you to upgrade? Mary Hartney spent a month with Adobe's Lightroom 2 to find out.
- Adobe embraces latest Canon, Nikon, Sony SLRs Friday, October 10, 2008 @ 3:18PMPhotoshop now can handle raw photos from Canon Rebel XS and 50D, Nikon D90, D700, and P6000, and Sony's A900.
- ExCeL hosts a gadget show! Friday, October 10, 2008 @ 9:52AMEXCEL will host the UK's premier home cinema, gadget and technology show for the first time this autumn. It will feature a Chill-Out Lounge with the best and most luxurious games equipment you can buy.
- IPTC and PLUS Welcome Metadata Group Guidelines Friday, October 10, 2008 @ 4:53AM The International Press Telecommunications Council and the PLUS Coalition have welcomed metadata processing guidelines for software developers that were recently published by the Metadata Working Group.
- New Chips Poised to Revolutionize Photography, Film Thursday, October 9, 2008 @ 8:54PMNew professional-grade digital SLRs equipped with high-definition video features stand on the forefront of a revolution for film and photography.
- Cameras Get Cheaper, but at a Price Thursday, October 9, 2008 @ 3:01PMSomething wonderful has happened to digital cameras in the past few years. They've become enough of a commodity for manufacturers to start acting a little silly in their quest to find some new feature to set their hardware apart from everybody else's.
- Camera combo devices not a one-stop solution Thursday, October 9, 2008 @ 8:55AM Do you even have to buy a digital camera anymore? It depends on your needs, but the answer for most of us is “yes” if you want good-quality photos.
- Which IXUS? Choosing the right Canon ultra-compact camera Wednesday, October 8, 2008 @ 8:58PMCNET.com.au provides advice for choosing among Canon's Digital IXUS ultra-compact digital camera models.
- Traveling the highways and byways Wednesday, October 8, 2008 @ 2:52PMFreelance photographer Walter Villa blames a sci-fi show for planting the seeds for a lifelong passion.
- DAILY EXPRESS NEWS Wednesday, October 8, 2008 @ 3:51AMKuala Lumpur : Canon Marketing (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, which has so far recorded a revenue of RM520 million, is well-placed to achieve its target of RM700 million by year-end through the unveiling of 38 products from the Consumer Imaging and Information Division.
- Digital Life #28: Lapdancing laptops and phones you can touch Wednesday, October 8, 2008 @ 2:14AMDim the lights, light some candles, fill the bath with bubbles and rose petals and settle in for the sexiest episode of Digital Life to date. Tune in as we turn on the sexiest laptops around. Oh baby!
- Canon PowerShot SD770 IS (black) Tuesday, October 7, 2008 @ 7:10PMA solid ultracompact, the SD770 IS nevertheless faces stiff competition from its closely priced line mates, the cheaper SD1100 IS and the better SD790 IS.
- Canon launches new products Tuesday, October 7, 2008 @ 6:56PMKUALA LUMPUR: Canon Marketing (M) Sdn Bhd is on track to achieve RM700mil in sales by year-end on the back of 38 new products, said president and chief executive officer Liew Sip Chon.
- Record spending on digital gadgets Tuesday, October 7, 2008 @ 9:01AMTHE economic outlook may be grim but Australians are splurging on gadgets, spending $2.4 billion on digital devices in the year's first half.
- MIKE WENDLAND: Review: New HP all-in-one printer combines quality and convenience Tuesday, October 7, 2008 @ 8:26AMI've long been a fan of HP and its Photosmart line of printers but the new HP Photosmart C6380 has set a new standard in price, convenience and quality.
- วันอาทิตย์ที่ 5 ตุลาคม 2551 Sunday, October 5, 2008 @ 6:03AMAmstelveen, The Netherlands, 10 June 2008: Canon today announces its latest D-SLR, the EOS 1000D. Featuring a 10.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor, 7-point wide area AF system and up to 3fps continuous JPEG shooting until the memory card is full, the EOS 1000D represents a more affordable entry point to the world of EOS cameras � whilst taking full advantage of over 70 years of imaging expertise.
- Sunday, October 5, 2008 Sunday, October 5, 2008 @ 4:28AMDivorce - no case for moralising - Giuseppe Mifsud Bonnici, Chief Justice Emeritus, Valletta The article by Prof. John Baldacchino of Columbia University (The Sunday Times, September 28) calls for a number of clarifications. The very...
- Tips for better pics of your trip Sunday, October 5, 2008 @ 12:01AMOctober's idea for enhancing your travel experience is dear to my heart: photography. No you don't have to be a National Geographic photographer, have a $4,000 professional camera or be a direct descendant of Ansel Adams to capture stunning images, especially with today's digital technology. Here's how to begin.
- Roman Polanski: The truth about his notorious sex crime Saturday, October 4, 2008 @ 7:13PM Roman Polanski knew what he was doing when he named his 1984 memoir Roman. Fortuitously, the word also means "novel" in French – the Polish film-maker was born in Paris – and his life has had the hectic fullness of a nightmare picaresque narrative. Polanski's mother died in Auschwitz; the young Roman escaped the Cracow ghetto, foraging to survive. Working in Poland and Britain, he made some of ...
- Amazon sets up post-Photokina shop: Canon G10 and 50D now shipping Friday, October 3, 2008 @ 5:22PMIn the calm after the Photokina 2008 storm, there's a lull in digital camera-related news this week, but Amazon is hoping to cash in on some post-Photokina camera shopping at least.
- Canon U.S.A. Showcases the CR-1 Non-Mydriatic Digital Retinal Camera at Vision Expo West Friday, October 3, 2008 @ 12:36PMAt Vision Expo West, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, will showcase its CR-1 Non-Mydriatic Digital Retinal Camera and its complete line of total digital imaging and workflow management solutions for eyecare professionals, in booth #MS6063 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas (October 3-5, 2008).
- Stills or video? How about both Friday, October 3, 2008 @ 7:52AMStill images or video is a choice many photographers have to make at any given situation. Later this year, after Canon releases the 5D Mark II SLR, the choice won't be so difficult.
- Canon EOS 50D Review Friday, October 3, 2008 @ 7:38AM The PhotographyBlog published a review of the new Canon EOS 50D SLR camera. The Canon 50D is one of our Top 100 Holiday Gift Tips for 2008. The Canon 50D sports a high resolution of 15.1MP amongst other great features. Quote from the review: "Th...
- Opinion: Dynamic contrast ratio is the new evil in displays Friday, October 3, 2008 @ 3:44AMConsumer digital displays (oh alright, LCD TVs and some LCD computer monitors) are getting steadily better across the board. But in an attempt to lure customers, the companies that make them have resorted to adding crap to their displays that reduces the overall picture quality.
- Loose Change: Gadget Friday, October 3, 2008 @ 1:16AMLexar Media’s 16 GB memory card. LEXAR MEDIA VIA MCT With the resolutions of digital images growing bigger by the day, users now have the need for high-capacity flash-memory cards. To help users handle the larger files sizes, Lexar Media has introduced the new Platinum II series 16 GB memory cards.
- Bellwether Wolfson warns of slowdown Thursday, October 2, 2008 @ 7:07PM Shares in the leading UK producer of electronic chips used in itemspopular at Christmas – such asdigital cameras, mobile phones and satellite navigation aids – crashedyesterday after the company warned of a sudden fall-off in orders.
- Canon, Nikon video-shooting SLR cameras ready for action Wednesday, October 1, 2008 @ 10:07PMMillions of point-and-shoot-camera lovers have stepped up to more advanced digital SLRs to improve their photography. But while $1,000 or so gets you a faster-performing, sharper camera that can stop action on a dime, the fancier camera hasn't been able to shoot video, something virtually any point-and-shoot can do.
- MTV2 and Time Warner Cable Crown Lights Resolve the Winner of Rock Battle NYC Wednesday, October 1, 2008 @ 1:41PM area Rock Band Live Tour Stop
- Digital Life #27: Different strokes for Sony folks Wednesday, October 1, 2008 @ 2:43AMWe talk about Sony's new laptop range that responds to vigorous stroking, check out cheap and nasty flat-screen TVs, and render the human brain irrelevant with the power of Google.
- Digital 3D photography made easy by Fujifilm Tuesday, September 30, 2008 @ 8:02PMEver since digital imaging became popular, Fujifilm has been the pioneer of several new technologies. At the recent Photokina imaging trade show, the Japanese company has unveiled another ground-breaking idea — a 3D digital camera.
- Canon's Creative Park Brings Free, Fun, and Easy Craft Projects Into Your Home or Classroom Tuesday, September 30, 2008 @ 9:00AM Creative thinking is an important part of a child's development so selecting projects that foster creative learning is essential. As a teacher or parent, having to come up with new and interesting ideas for your children may be a difficult task.
- QuickPro's DVD Tutorials Eliminate the Steep Learning Curve of Today's SLR Cameras Tuesday, September 30, 2008 @ 8:25AM Single Lens Reflex cameras are no longer the sole province of professional photographers. Even novice photographers are buying up pricey, high-tech digital cameras. Yet many fail to take the time to read the instruction manuals or learn the fundamentals.
- National Press Photographers Association Adds DriveSavers Data Recovery Services To Members Benefits Tuesday, September 30, 2008 @ 8:00AM NOVATO, Calif.----National Press Photographers Association today announces its partnership with DriveSavers to add data recovery services to their member benefits. In the event that digital photos and other critical computer data are lost, NPPA members now have the opportunity to work with DriveSavers to restore any lost images.
- New equipment launches MUTV into 10th year Tuesday, September 30, 2008 @ 1:38AMStaffers celebrated at launch party Monday night.
- Analysis: Consumer electronics makers face tough holidays Monday, September 29, 2008 @ 8:59PMConsumer electronics makers may be looking at the bleakest U.S. holiday seasons in years.
- (AFX UK Focus) 2008-09-29 22:29 ANALYSIS-Consumer electronics makers face tough holidays Monday, September 29, 2008 @ 6:04PMBOSTON/SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 29 (Reuters) - Consumer electronics makers may be looking at the bleakest U.S. holiday seasons in years. "This is about as bad as it has been in a very long time," said Diane Swonk, chief economist for Mesirow Financial. "There is less money for all the goodies you tend to buy during the holiday season." Two Wall Street analysts warned on Monday that weakening consumer ...
- Sanyo Xacti HD1010 Monday, September 29, 2008 @ 4:11PMSanyo's Xacti VPC-HD1010 is a high-definition camcorder that's much smaller than your typical HD model, making it ideal for...
- Technology Deathmatch: Nikon vs. Canon (DSLRs) Monday, September 29, 2008 @ 1:17PMGood afternoon grappling fans and welcome to the inaugural Monday afternoon beat-up smackdown that is Technology Deathmatch. Coming to you live from a grimy basement deep in the bowels of Shiny Towers, sweat drips from the dank, brown-stained walls as clamours of Far-East businessmen shake fistfuls of foreign, red bills and driving the temperature to boiling point.
- Window into courtroom turns 30 Monday, September 29, 2008 @ 11:10AMby Joe Wilhelm Jr. Judges and attorneys admit cameras attract little attention now, but almost everyone involved in the practice of law was against bringing cameras into the courtroom 30 years ago.
- Review: Sanyo Xacti HD1010 Monday, September 29, 2008 @ 10:49AMThe Sanyo Xacti HD1010 is a charming little device. Its HD video comes close to the quality produced by full-sized consumer HD camcorders, and its still photos are good enough to replace a no-frills point-and-shoot digital still camera.
- Leica sees light with speedy lens Monday, September 29, 2008 @ 6:02AMBefore camera manufacturers one-upped one another with the number of megapixels, they one-upped one another with the zoom range of their lenses. And before that, in the 1960s, the “speed” of the lens, its ability to gather light, was the big selling point.