Canon Launches New 6MP Elphs
Canon's new 6-megapixel PowerShot SD700 IS, SD630 and SD600 digital Elph cameras maintain the compact profile that characterizes the line, while new features have been added for greater ease of use.
Enhancements on all three cameras include a newly designed 6-megapixel image sensor that works with the Digic II image processor to reduce noise and achieve...
Canon Expands PowerShot Line
Among the enhancements on the A540 and A700 is a newly designed 6-megapixel image sensor that works with the Digic II image processor to reduce noise and achieve ISO-equivalent speed ratings ranging from 80 to 800. In addition, the A700 features a retractable 6x 35-210mm optical zoom...
Canon Launches Two SLR Lenses
Canon has expanded its digital SLR lens offerings with new EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM and EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM lenses. The EF-S offers quality on par with Canon's L-series lenses. It has a large maximum aperture that, combined with higher shutter speeds, can minimize subject motion blur.
Shallow depth-of-field separation of a subject from its background is easier to achieve, and the f/2.8 maximum aperture allows more precise focusing with f/2.8-compatible AF sensors. The internal stabilization has a...
Canon's 4.3MP DC40 DVD Offers Widescreen Video
Canon's new DC40 DVD camcorder has a slim design, 10x optical zoom lens, 4.3-megapixel CCD image sensor and high-resolution 16:9 recording for widescreen video.The 2.7-inch display panel makes it easy to compose shots in cinema style. It also doubles as a digital camera, recording photos onto Mini-SD cards.
Canon has incorporated an array of features in the DC40 camcorder, including Smooth Zoom and Level Shot Control features, a built-in lens cover that automatically opens in...
Canon Releases EOS 30D
In a bid to address the needs of a wide range of photographers, from wedding and portrait specialists to photojournalists and advanced amateurs, Canon has developed the EOS 30D Digital SLR.
The EOS 30D model builds upon the EOS 20D and includes an 8.2-megapixel APS-C size CMOS sensor, Digic II Imaging processor, 5-frame-per-second shooting capability and tough construction. Changes made in the new model incorporated input from users.
Among its other improvements, the 30D boasts a rugged shutter fully rated up to...
Canon Names Print Masters
Canon has established a new education and expert forum, the Print Masters program, intended to educate and broaden the awareness of digital print technology. The program will sponsor seminars, workshops, gallery showings and photo presentations that represent specialties and styles spanning a broad range of photographic, artistic and...
Canon Redesigns Elura Camcorders
Canon has redesigned its camcorders, including the Elura 100 camcorder, which includes wide-screen high-resolution recording, a 2.7-inch display panel, easy-to-use joystick, Smooth Zoom Control and Level Shot Control. Other features include nine-point AiAF autofocus, special scene modes and image effects.
The Elura 100 also allows users to display wide-screen video on standard televisions and has megapixel resolution for crisper video and photos. The camera has...
Canon Announces New Pixma Lineup
Canon has added five single-function models to its Pixma photo printer line: the iP5200R, iP5200, iP6600D, iP6220D and iP6210D. The new models feature large LCD screens, compact designs, and full-photolithography ink-jet nozzle engineering. One model offers built-in wireless capability.
All five use the ChromaLife100 system, which can produce prints on select papers that resist fading for up to...
Canon EOS 20Da Digital SLR Aids Astrophotography
Canon Launches New S80
Canon's new flagship PowerShot S80 digital camera features 8 megapixels of resolution, a 28mm-wide lens, a 2.5-inch LCD screen and an XGA movie mode.
The PowerShot S80 retains many features of its predecessor, the S70, including a wide-angle, ultra-high-refractive-index glass aspherical lens with a 3.6x wide-angle optical zoom (28-100mm equivalent). The autofocus system has been improved to reduce the time required for focusing by up to...