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Canon EOS 40D

Posted by: Dennis Hissink Thursday 23rd, August 2007

Canon introduces its latest digital SLR for advanced amateurs and semi-professionals: the Canon EOS 40D. With a 10.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor, 6.5 frames per second burst performance, a newly developed AF system and 3.0” LCD with Live View mode, the Canon EOS 40D makes significant advances in both performance and versatility. The Canon 40D camera benefits from the new EOS technology platform introduced earlier this year with the professional EOS‑1D Mark III. Canon’s DIGIC III processor delivers responsive operation, improved color rendering and near-instant start-up time. The EOS Integrated Cleaning System combats sensor dust, while a strong magnesium alloy body with weather resistance ensures lasting durability.

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Canon PowerShot A570 sample photos

Posted by: Dennis Hissink Wednesday 7th, March 2007

Thanks to Canon Netherlands for placing a Canon PowerShot A570 IS camera sample at our disposal very fast, I was able to capture life in Las Vegas before and during PMA 2007. The new Canon A570 IS camera has been officially introduced some weeks ago during a worldwide introduction day, together with various other PowerShot and Digital IXUS compact cameras and the impressively fast professional Canon EOS 1D Mark III digital SLR camera. The new Canon PowerShot A570 IS digital camera is a 7 Megapixel model, equipped with a 4x optical zoom featuring optical Image Stabilizer, DIGIC III processor and for the first time the incredibly useful Face Detection Technology.

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Canon PowerShot A450

Posted by: Ralf Jurrien Wednesday 7th, March 2007

Canon updates its bestselling PowerShot range with an affordable new model: the Canon PowerShot A450 digital compact camera. Replacing the PowerShot A420, the entry-level Canon A450 camera adds improved specifications while retaining the point-and-shoot simplicity of its predecessors. Remarkably compact and lightweight, the Canon PowerShot A450 compact camera offers the superb build quality found throughout the PowerShot range. The new PowerShot A450 features a Movie mode for VGA quality clips with audio of up to 60 minutes in length or 1GB file size (whichever is reached first). Movies and photos can be viewed on a TV via the AV out connection. The availability of the Canon A450 depends on the region.

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Canon HV20 HD camcorder

Posted by: Dennis Hissink Friday 2nd, March 2007

Canon extends its leadership role in the creation of feature rich, high-quality, HD camcorders for consumers with the introduction of the Canon HV20 HD Camcorder. With its proud professional pedigree plain to see, the HV20 HD Camcorder draws on decades of Canon’s proven excellence in optics and technological innovation, incorporating professional level HD video features in a handy, horizontal-style, user-friendly design. The Canon HV20 HD Camcorder kit includes a compact power adapter, a wireless remote control, the new, and energy efficient BP-2L13 battery pack, a stereo video cable, a USB cable and a component video cable. In stores in April, the HV20 HD Camcorder carries an estimated price of $1099.

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Canon PowerShot A460

Posted by: Mark Peters Friday 2nd, March 2007

Canon updates its bestselling PowerShot range with an affordable new model: the Canon A550 digital compact camera. The 7.1 Megapixel Canon PowerShot A550 replaces the PowerShot A530 and incorporates several new design features for enhanced ease of use. Remarkably compact and lightweight, the Canon PowerShot A550 camera offers the superb build quality found throughout the PowerShot range. The new compact PowerShot A550 features a Movie mode for VGA quality clips with audio of up to 60 minutes in length or 1GB file size (whichever is reached first). Movies and photos can be viewed on a TV via the AV out connection. The 7 Megapixel Canon PowerShot A550 camera will be available in February 2007.

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Canon PowerShot A550

Posted by: Ralf Jurrien Friday 23rd, February 2007

Canon updates its bestselling PowerShot range with an affordable new model: the Canon A550 digital compact camera. The 7.1 Megapixel Canon PowerShot A550 replaces the PowerShot A530 and incorporates several new design features for enhanced ease of use. Remarkably compact and lightweight, the Canon PowerShot A550 camera offers the superb build quality found throughout the PowerShot range. The new compact PowerShot A550 features a Movie mode for VGA quality clips with audio of up to 60 minutes in length or 1GB file size (whichever is reached first). Movies and photos can be viewed on a TV via the AV out connection. The 7 Megapixel Canon PowerShot A550 camera will be available in February 2007.

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Canon EOS 1D Mark III accessories

Posted by: Ralf Jurrien Thursday 22nd, February 2007

Canon releases its latest L-series EF lens along with several accessories optimised for its new professional SLR, the EOS-1D Mark III. The EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM is set to become the ultra wide-angle zoom of choice for professionals. With vastly improved peripheral sharpness, it replaces the popular EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM as Canon’s leading wide-angle zoom. A constant f/2.8 aperture ensures exceptional low light performance and depth-of-field control throughout the zoom range. In combination with the EOS-1D Mark III, Canon expands the professional EOS system with the following accessories: Speedlite 580EX II, Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E2 and a Original Data Security Kit OSK-E3.

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Canon PowerShot A560

Posted by: Ralf Jurrien Thursday 22nd, February 2007

Canon announces the launch of the PowerShot A560 IS, a 7.1 Megapixel addition to Canon’s PowerShot A-Series range of affordable, family friendly cameras. The PowerShot camera is powered by DIGIC III, which introduces Face Detection Technology, automatic Red-Eye Correction in Playback and ISO 1600 to the PowerShot A-Series for the first time. The PowerShot A560, a direct replacement for the popular PowerShot A540, features a full set of automatic functions for intuitive ease of use. Including three popular scene modes and 14 shooting modes. The Canon A560 further features a 2.5” LCD screen, making it easier to frame tricky shots or share image playback with friends.

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PMA 2009 - The digital SLR camera market is booming. Compared to last year the DSLR camera sales increased with impressive numbers and it seems the digital SLR camera has become a mass consumer product. New entry level D-SLR cameras with 6 Megapixels surprisingly were welcomed very well by the amateur photographer and it seems that within this segment of the digital camera market the resolution range of 6 - 10 Megapixel fulfils the need of the amateur photographer. Without lenses the digital SLR camera would not be complete and it is for that reason we see a huge number of digital SLR lens introductions appear this year. There are multiple camera manufacturers offering their best own brand solution for its DSLR camera, but there are even more specialized lens manufacturers who offer an impressive number of lens solutions too. Keep your eye on the digital SLR lens section of this PMA 2009 report for the latest introductions!