Riding the recent wave of enthusiasm for videography, Canon has released two interchangeable-lens digital cinema cameras—the EOS C300 and the EOS C300 PL. The first uses standard Canon SLR EF mount lenses, while the latter uses cinema-quality PL mount lenses. Both cameras house a redesigned super 35mm-equivalent, 8.29-megapixel CMOS sensor and both shoot in full 1080p HD...

Canon has introduced a new flagship SLR with the EOS-1D X, a redesigned, full-frame camera. One of the highlights of this new high-end camera is the ability to shoot as low as 50 ISO and as high as 204,800 ISO. Most aspects of the camera, in fact, have been ramped up with this model including the 61-point autofocus sensor, fast shooting up to 12 fps and the 18-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor...

Canon has finally released it's highly anticipated EOD 5D Mark III SLR camera. Most notably, this full-frame model has been supercharged with vastly improved focusing capabilities. The Mark II, which was first released four years ago, had only nine focal points. The Mark III has a 61-point autofocusing system with 41 cross-type sensors. While the focusing system matches that of the higher-end 1D, the 5D has about half the ability for high-speed continuous shooting (6 fps) and half the range for light sensitivity (50 to 102,400 ISO)...

The G1 X is Canon's first compact camera to feature a large, 4:3 aspect, 14.3-megapixel CMOS sensor measuring 18.7mm x 14mm — similar in height to the APS-C sensors used in EOS DSLR models (for comparison, most compact cameras have sensors around 2/3 inch). This camera also uses Canon's new Digit 5 processors and has an ISO range from 100 to 12,800...

Canon has announced a new PowerShot lineup (the ELPH 530 HS, ELPH 320 HS, SX260 HS and D20), which includes added Wi-Fi capabilities and improved optical zoom and durability. Of the four, the two ELPH models are the only ones equipped with Wi-Fi, which allows users to quickly share, upload or back up images via their Canon iMAGE GATEWAY account. From there, they can post to social media platforms or Apple devices...

Canon has announced two new versions of its coveted wide-angle lenses and a new version of its popular 24-70mm standard zoom lens. The good news about the new EF 24-70mm II lens: a more durable body (more weather resistant), reduced size (half a pound lighter), redesigned optics (added UD lens elements, which improve image fidelity across...

With its latest line of HD flash memory camcorders, Canon has focused on a couple of hot-ticket items including social sharing functionality and improved low-light performance. Other features include a newly designed HD CMOS pro image sensor, intelligent image stabilization and the ability to capture MP4 recordings. Canon has also created a new auto audio selection feature that differentiates between settings such as music, speaking and outdoor noise...

Canon has released a line of new hot shoe and battery accessories designed for its recently upgraded pro and midrange cameras. The Speedlite 600EX-RT, Canon's first flash unit with built-in wireless radio connectivity, replaces the Speedlite 580EX II. It can be used with Canon's new ST-E3-RT radio-frequency wireless Speedlite transmitter and can be positioned up to 30 meters away and has a bounce-and-swivel head with zoom correction...

Canon has announced the opening of the Canon Hollywood Professional Technology and Support Center to better serve its film and television production clients. The office, located in Los Angeles, will provide a local site to foster support, research, service and training for Hollywood's thriving entertainment industry...

Monsoon rain and flooding last October in Thailand caused significant losses for Nikon, Canon and Sony manufacturing plants in the region. According to the Bangkok Post, the industrial park where Sony resides suffered $1 million in damages. Floodwaters there took nearly a month to recede. Sony's plant, which produces CCS and...