Posts Tagged ‘canon’

Posted on July 23, 2009 - by admin

New Canon Hybrid IS world’s first image stabilizer to compensate for two types of camera shake

TOKYO, July 22, 2009—Canon Inc. announced today the development of Hybrid Image Stabilizer (IS), the world’s first^* optical image stabilization technology that compensates for both angle camera shake and shift camera shake. The technology will be featured in interchangeable single lens reflex (SLR) camera lens planned for commercial release before the end of 2009.

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Posted on July 4, 2009 - by admin

Adobe releases Lightroom 2.4 & Camera Raw 5.4

Adobe has released Photoshop Lightroom 2.4 and Camera Raw 5.4. The full, release version of the ACR update, that was originally posted as a release candidate on the Adobe Labs site, is now available for immediate download along with the Lightroom update. Both provide additional Raw support for Canon EOS 500D, Nikon D5000 and 18 Hasselblad models.

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Posted on June 10, 2009 - by admin

Canon announces Selphy CP780 photo printer

Canon has also announced the Selphy CP780 compact dye-sublimation photo printer. Replacing the CP760, it offers faster print speed of approx 47 seconds per print and features a 2.5″ LCD with image preview and takes a selection of memory card formats. It will be available in pink, blue, silver or white.

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Posted on June 10, 2009 - by admin

Canon introduces Selphy CP790 photo printer

Canon has introduced the Selphy CP790 compact dye-sublimation photo printer. With a print speed of 47 seconds for postcard size images, it sports a 3.0″ LCD, memory card slots for a selection of popular media and a Pictbridge port. It comes with a built-in carry handle, storage basket and an optional battery pack to enable portability. The printer includes Auto Image Correction functions and built-in templates and layouts for customizing images before printing.

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Posted on June 2, 2009 - by admin

Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Digital Camera Review

If you’ve been shooting with a lower-end compact camera and are ready to progress your photography to another level, but are worried that the jump straight to a digital SLR may be too drastic for you, a camera like Canon’s PowerShot SX1 IS may well be a solid compromise.

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Posted on May 28, 2009 - by admin

Canon announces update for EOS 5D Mark II

Canon has announced a firmware update for its EOS 5D Mark II digital SLR enabling manual exposure when shooting videos. With the updated version, users will be able to manually adjust the shutter speed, aperture and ISO settings in the video mode. The new firmware will be available for download on 2 June 2009 from Canon’s website.

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Posted on May 26, 2009 - by admin

Canon IXUS 100 IS Digital Camera Review

How Canon have managed to pack 12.1 megapixels in to what is essentially one of the more stylish and ultra-compact units available on the current market may remain a mystery to the less technically astute, but fortunately it does not matter.

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Posted on May 23, 2009 - by admin

Adobe offers ACR 5.4 Release Candidate

Adobe has released a release candidate of Photoshop Camera Raw 5.4 for immediate download from its Adobe Labs site. The latest version extends RAW support for 26 additional cameras and camera backs including the Canon EOS 500D, Nikon D5000, Olympus E-620 and 18 Hasselblad models. The ‘Release Candidate’ label indicates the update is tested, but not yet the finalized version.

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Posted on May 17, 2009 - by admin

Canon EOS 5D Mark II awarded top honors in Japan’s premier photo industry awards

TOKYO, May 15, 2009—Canon Inc. and Canon Marketing Japan Inc. today announced that the Canon EOS 5D Mark II digital SLR camera, equipped with a 21.1-megapixel 35mm full-frame CMOS sensor and capable of recording full HD video, has been named “Camera of the Year” in the Camera Grand Prix 2009.

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Posted on May 17, 2009 - by admin

Canon issues service notice for 1D/1Ds Mark III

Canon has released a service notice for its EOS-1D Mark III and EOS-1Ds Mark III DSLRs. It addresses the issue of ring-shaped spots appearing in the images of some cameras – caused by lubricant from the mirror box getting onto the Low Pass Filter. Owners of affected cameras can contact Canon’s customer support centre for for a free cleaning of the mirror box.

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