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Canon 400D

Posted by: Ilse Jurrien Thursday 24th, August 2006

Canon today announces its next generation D-SLR: the EOS 400D. Featuring a 10.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor, new EOS Integrated Cleaning System, larger and brighter 2.5" LCD and 9-point AF, the model is predicted to take the lead as the world's most popular camera. It is positioned above the EOS 350D, currently the fastest selling SLR camera of all time. Canon's EOS 300D, the world's first consumer D-SLR, kick started a digital revolution in 2003. "We are now witnessing a mass consumer trend towards D SLR," said Mogens Jensen, Canon Consumer Imaging Europe. Consumer research shows it is not only existing film SLR owners now switching to digital SLR photography.

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Canon EF50mm f/1.2L USM lens

Posted by: Ilse Jurrien Thursday 24th, August 2006

Canon continues its tradition of optical excellence with a new EF lens - the powerful EF50mm f/1.2L USM lens. The new Canon lens is a valuable addition to the EOS arsenal for professional wedding and portrait photographers as well as advanced amateurs - expanding the range of current Canon EF lenses to more than 60 selections. "The EF50mm f/1.2L USM lens is now the fastest autofocus lens in its class, which makes it an essential tool for many professional and advanced amateur photographers," said Yukiaki Hashimoto, senior vice president and general manager of the consumer imaging group at Canon USA, Inc. The powerful and fast EF50mm f/1.2L USM lens will be available in November for a price of $1,599.

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Canon EF70-200mm f/4L IS USM lens

Posted by: Ilse Jurrien Thursday 24th, August 2006

Canon continues its tradition of optical excellence with a new EF lens - the versatile EF70-200mm f/4L IS USM lens. The new Canon lens is a valuable addition to the EOS arsenal for professional wedding and portrait photographers as well as advanced amateurs - expanding the range of current Canon EF lenses to more than 60 selections. "The EF70-200mm f/4L IS USM lens delivers the legendary sharpness and clarity of the Canon 'L' series lenses in a compact and lightweight design that is easy to use for hand held photography, making it a versatile lens for any photographer," said Yukiaki Hashimoto, senior vice president and general manager of the consumer imaging group at Canon USA, Inc.

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Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi

Posted by: Ilse Jurrien Thursday 24th, August 2006

Canon’s EOS Digital Rebel XT model - the camera that set all time sales records for digital SLRs of any persuasion (supplanting the original Digital Rebel’s claim to that title) - now takes its place alongside of the newest member of the irrepressible Rebel clan: the 10.1 megapixel EOS Digital Rebel XTi SLR camera. For 16 years, the Rebel brand has stood for advanced, sophisticated and easy-to-use. The new Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi camera continues that legacy, taking discriminating photo hobbyists, enthusiasts, advanced amateurs and SLR aficionados to places digital dreams are made of…and more economically than ever before. The Canon XTi will be available for $899 with lens kit. The body only for $799.

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Canon PowerShot A710 IS

Posted by: Ilse Jurrien Thursday 24th, August 2006

Canon’s new PowerShot A710 IS compact digital camera combines functionality with photographic simplicity, all in a compact form factor that fits snugly in the hand. This 7.1 megapixel camera packs a high resolution punch to ensure that consumers’ most cherished memories are clear and crisp today and for years to come. The new PowerShot camera will be in stores this October for estimated selling prices of $399.99. Named for their use of AA batteries, Canon’s A-series digital cameras offer comfortably placed controls and feature high image quality in order for consumers to capture, save and share images of meaningful memories, personal milestones and family functions.

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Canon PowerShot A640

Posted by: Ilse Jurrien Thursday 24th, August 2006

Canon’s new PowerShot A640 compact digital camera combines functionality with photographic simplicity, all in a compact form factor that fits snugly in the hand. This 10.0 megapixel camera packs a high resolution punch to ensure that consumers’ most cherished memories are clear and crisp today and for years to come. The new PowerShot camera will be in stores this October for estimated selling prices of $399.99. Named for their use of AA batteries, Canon’s A-series digital cameras offer comfortably placed controls and feature high image quality in order for consumers to capture, save and share images of meaningful memories, personal milestones and family functions.

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Canon PowerShot A630

Posted by: Ilse Jurrien Thursday 24th, August 2006

Canon’s new PowerShot A630 compact digital camera combines functionality with photographic simplicity, all in a compact form factor that fits snugly in the hand. This 8 megapixel camera packs a high resolution punch to ensure that consumers’ most cherished memories are clear and crisp today and for years to come. The new PowerShot camera will be in stores this October for estimated selling prices of $299.99. Named for their use of AA batteries, Canon’s A-series digital cameras offer comfortably placed controls and feature high image quality in order for consumers to capture, save and share images of meaningful memories, personal milestones and family functions.

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Canon EOS 400D

Posted by: Mark Peters Wednesday 23rd, August 2006

According to Engadget who spotted on the official Chinese Canon web site some new Canon EOS DSLR information, we may expect a new Canon digital SLR introduction; Canon EOS 400D. Before some of you point a finger to us and say boo…; "No, we are not under NDA. So far we have not been informed by any official Canon contact." Digging a little bit deeper we found some interesting information and will sum it for you. First of all, the new Canon EOS 400D suppose to have a new CMOS image sensor incorporated. The new CMOS sensor features 10.1 effective Megapixels and has an integrated dust removal system. Furthermore the Canon 400D is equipped with a large 2.5-inch LCD monitor and a 9-point auto focus system.

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