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Canon EOS 5D Mark II High ISO images samples

Daniel Lim, Sep 18th 2008 Discuss [5]

You’ve seen the video clips samples and probably anxious to see how the 21.MP 5d Mark hangs on High ISO department before putting the deposit. A Norwegian photographer has posted three high ISO samples from the 5D mark II with the magic values 3200, 6400 and 12800 I thought it worth looking. I would say the noise level at ISO 3200 looks equal or better than my Mark II N at ISO 400 in average days. That’s about 3 stops better! and if the original 5D was 2 stops better than Mark II N... well, you do the math! Read The Full Story

Canon EOS 5D Mark II sample video clips

Daniel Lim, Sep 17th 2008 Discuss [18]

Ask any photographer wannabe about the video capture feature in their precious Digital SLR, chances are they hate it or prefer other improvement rather than motion capture in their still image camera. Like it or not, this video thing is the next core feature for Digital SLR; future releases without the video gimmick would be considering a step down or fall short of expectation. Read The Full Story

Canon EF 24mm f1.4L Mark II : Wide angle lens for prime shooter

Daniel Lim, Sep 17th 2008 Discuss [0]

The latest L glass to get Mark-II update is the 1997 wide angle 24mm 1.4L USM. Canon has announced a new mark II version for professional or enthusiastic looking for finest image quality. Like most mark II L lenses, it features better built quality with aspherical and UD lens elements to correct chromatic aberration. The new version also gets redesigned optics with a 13-element, 10-group lens and anti-reflection lens coating treatment to minimize glare and ghosting. It will be selling for $1699; serious photojournalists or landscape photographers can get their hands on this puppy in December.

Canon PowerShot G10 ups the ante, 14.7Mp with Digic IV sensor

Daniel Lim, Sep 17th 2008 Discuss [0]

Canon rolls out its top of the line compact digicam Powershot G10, which replaces the G9 with In-house Digiv IV image sensor featuring a 10 megapixel 1/1.7” CCD type sensor , optical shift sensor, and a new 5x optical zoom range of 28-140mm (35mm equiv). Amateur and professional photographer looking for a backup or walk-around digital compact camera would loves the new Powershot has to offer . The Powershot G10 is scheduled to ship in October with estimated selling price of $499. Read The Full Story

Canon announces ultra zoom Powershot SX10 IS and SX1 IS, features 10 megapixel and 20X zoom

Daniel Lim, Sep 17th 2008 Discuss [0]

Two new ultra zoom digital compact cameras to join Canon’s Powershot lineup are the 10 megapixel SX10 IS and SX1 IS. Both cameras feature a 20x optical zoom range of 28-560mm (35mm equiv.), DIGIC IV image processor, swivel LCD monitor and a newest 4 stops Optical Image Stabilizer. Read The Full Story

Canon 5D mark II is finally here – The wait is over

Daniel Lim, Sep 16th 2008 Discuss [0]

With rumors of Canon 5D replacement imminent release circulating for nearly a year, the long awaited and overdue 5D successor has finally made its appearance- and it has given Canon a lot more ammunition in its DSLR war against Nikon. Armed with newest Canon’s in-house development Digic IV image processor, the EOS 5D Mark II sports a 21 megapixel full frame CMOS sensor and features full 1080p HD movie mode, 3.9 frames per second, 9 AF points + 6 AF assist area Auto Focus system, high resolution 3.0" 920k dot LCD monitor with live view, new battery and battery grip, integrated cleaning system and can shoot up to ISO sensitive of 256,000. The Canon EOS 5D mark II is slated to ship by the end of November 2008 at $2699. Read The Full Story

French magazine deciphered Canon’s Destined Evolution: Revealed 5D mark II specification, partially

Daniel Lim, Sep 11th 2008 Discuss [0]

A reputable French magazine, Chasseur d’images, that brought you an ad leak on Leica 50mm F0.95 Noctilux has an interesting post on their website involving the year most anticipated digital camera – Canon EOS 5D mark II. Chasseur d’images is one of French’s most-read photography magazines, they probably have got to look at and even field-test the camera. They did mention and state the information as rumors that have been circulating the web recently (so they don’t break NDA?). It’s in French, so the babefish translation is slightly challenging. Here is a few points of interest. Read The Full Story

Canon VB-C60 monitoring Camera offers unprecedented performance and value

Daniel Lim, Sep 9th 2008 Discuss [0]

The market leader in digital still imaging, Canon USA has put their expertise to work on networked video monitoring camera. The newly announced Canon VB-C60 features a pan, tilt, zoom wide angle lens network camera with an ultra-long 40x Optical Zoom with Image Stabilization. Read The Full Story

Canon Launches 5D Replacement Campaign : Destined Evolution

Daniel Lim, Sep 5th 2008 Discuss [1]

It is an exciting time of the year for photographers; Photokina is just around the corner. Many are waiting on Canon to unleash the long overdue 5D replacement. Rumors and speculations have been flooding the internet forum and guess what Canon did? They launched a teaser campaign, more mysterious and a small peek to the 5D successor Worldwide. At US site and China site, it’s a silhouette of a camera with the words Destined Evolution. At UK and many Europe sites , it’s a quick and dirty flash presentation of the following words in sequence.

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Canon Japan released latest firmware update for EOS REBEL XSi / 450D

Daniel Lim, Sep 2nd 2008 Discuss [0]

A firmware update on the entry-level Rebel Digital SLR has been issued from Canon Japan today. The newest Firmware version 1.09 addressed the following issues.

Fixes a phenomenon in which AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing) shooting does not operate normally under specific conditions. Fixes a phenomenon in which the Live View exposure simulation warning indication does not properly display during Live View shooting. Fixes a phenomenon in which images cannot be played back after continuous shooting when a printer is connected to the camera or a video output terminal is used.

Canon Selphy ES3 & ES30 portable digital photo printers

Ewdison Then, Aug 26th 2008 Discuss [0]

Canon has announced two new portable digital photo printers in their Selphy range, the ES3 and the cheaper ES30. Each has a built-in 15-in-1 memory card reader, are PictBridge compatible, use integrated ink & paper cartridges and have an LCD preview screen: 3.5-inches with wide-angle viewing on the ES3, 3-inches on the ES30. The ES3 also gains 1GB of onboard storage, to allow regularly accessed images to be kept on the printer itself. Read The Full Story

Canon EOS 50D officially announced

Brenda Stokes, Aug 26th 2008 Discuss [0]

What started with many a rumor, the announcement of the Canon EOS 50D is now official. This camera will act as a follow up to the 40D and though it possesses the same body structure as its predecessor, the 50D is elevating to 15 megapixels. Read The Full Story