Canon announces EOS Rebel T1i DSLR

Posted in Canon by Shane McGlaun on March 25th, 2009

canont1i-sbFor a long time the most important feature that was lacking form DSLR cameras in all price ranges was the ability to record video. Last year that all began to change with several high-end DSLR cameras launching that offered the ability to record HD video, including the Nikon D90.

Today Canon announced a new entry-level DSLR called the Canon Rebel T1i DSLR that is capable of recording full HD video directly to class 6 or faster SD and SDHC memory cards. Video recorded with the camera can be in 720p 30 fps or 1080p at 20 fps. Standard def video can be recorded as well.

Canon PowerShot D10 is tough, looks odd

Posted in Canon by Conner Flynn on February 18th, 2009

Canon PowerShot D10 is tough, looks oddThe Canon PowerShot D10 is rugged. It’s a 12-megapixel point-and-shoot that is waterproof up to 33 feet, freeze proof to 14 degrees, and you can even drop it from four feet and it will live on. As far as looks, it kind of the reminds us of the iMac.

Another cool feature is that if the blue color doesn’t suit you, you can snap on other colors, including a camo skin. The D10’s design will cost you $329.99.

Canon announces new point-and-shoot digital cameras

Posted in Canon by Shane McGlaun on February 18th, 2009

Canon SX1 ISWith the popularity of digital cameras still soaring new models are added all the time. With each new generation of digital cameras they get higher resolution, more features and become easier to use. Digital cameras today know when to release the shutter to be sure that you get your subject with eyes open and a smile on their face. Canon has announced its new line of digital cameras packing these features and more.

Among the new cameras added to the line are the PowerShot SX1 IS, SX200 IS, D10, SD970 IS, SD960 IS, SD 780 IS, SD 1200 IS, A2100 IS, A1100 IS, and A480 IS. There are far too many new cameras to go into detail on each one, but you can get the details at the link below.

Canon announces new compact photo printer

Posted in Canon by Shane McGlaun on February 18th, 2009

Canon Selphy CP780Everyone today has a digital camera, even my kids have one. Digital cameras are great for taking pictures and showing them to people while you are out. However, if you want to share the digital photos away from home you need a small and compact printer as well.

Canon has introduced a new Selphy CP780 photo printer that fits the bill nicely. The printer has an optional battery pack that sells for $79.99 that lets you print anywhere. Canon offers three colors including blue, pink, and silver to match some of its new digital cameras.

Canon unveils new all-in-one printers for home office

Posted in Canon by Shane McGlaun on February 4th, 2009

Canon MX860There is a lot to like when it comes to all-in-one printers for the home or home office. Rather than having a printer, a fax, and a scanner you can get one device that costs you less and does all of the functions you need.

Canon has introduced a pair of new AIO printers called the Pixma MX860 and MX330. The two printers offer print, fax and scan capability. Both use the Super G3 fax system with the MX860 offering storage in memory for 250 faxes and the MX330 offers enough storage for 50 pages in memory.

Canon Camcorders Sport New HD Image Processor

Posted in Camcorders by Nino Marchetti on January 5th, 2009

Canon VIXIA HV40 HDV Camcorder

Canon unveiled prior to the Consumer Electronics Show this week new high definition camcorders and standard definiton camcorders. The HD camcorders, in particular the high-end VIXIA HV40 HDV, are of note because they feature a new Canon digital image processor known as DIGIC DV III.

Canon says its DIGIC DV III image processor has a higher speed engine, offering better color reproduction, clairty and noise reduction. It is also the backbone behind some other new Canon HD camcorder features, including 8-megapixel photo capture, face detection technology and an enhanced auto exposure system.

Canon introduces large scale printer with clear toner

Posted in Canon by Shane McGlaun on October 27th, 2008

Canon imagePRESS C1+Back when I had a real job I used to maintain the network, computers and printers in a large pharmacy. Someone was always breaking the laser printers and every time I had to mess with one, I ended up coated in black toner powder. The stuff was next to impossible to get off your clothes.

Canon has introduced a new printer that also uses clear toner, which I am sure would be easier to get out of your clothes. The printer using the clear toner is called the imagePRESS C1+. The printer is designed for the light production and proofing markets.

Canon Selphy CP770 gets Hello Kitty makeover

Posted in Canon by Conner Flynn on October 24th, 2008

Canon Selphy CP770 gets Hello Kitty makeoverCanon’s Selphy CP770 portable printer will now come in a special and very pink Hello Kitty design starting November 1st. Everything else about this printer is the same as the vanilla version other than Hello Kitty being slapped all over it. Some features: 2.5’’ angled color TFT LCD display, Auto Image correction function, Auto Red-Eye correction, Wireless printing via IrDA, Multi-memory card reader. No word on pricing yet.

Canon & Maria Sharapova go pink

Posted in Canon by Conner Flynn on October 2nd, 2008

PowerShot SD1100 IS Digital ELPHAn estimated one in eight American women will be affected by breast cancer in their lifetime. That’s why Canon and tennis star Maria Sharapova have teamed up again to release a special canon bundle to fight breast cancer. The bundle includes the PowerShot SD1100 IS Digital ELPH camera in pink, a pink SELPHY CP760 Compact Photo Printer, pink ribbon charm and a mammogram reminder magnet from the American Cancer Society.

Canon is celebrating their 10-year involvement in the American Cancer Society, so throughout this month, Canon will donate $150,000 to the American Cancer Society. No word on price yet, but if you’re in the market for a pink camera and printer, it’s for a good cause. So why not.

Three new Canon digital cameras update product lines

Posted in Digital Cameras by Nino Marchetti on August 27th, 2008

Canon PowerShot SX110 IS

Canon the other day unveiled three new digital cameras, among others, which fill out further its A-series line as well as its SX-series of ultra-zoom cameras. These cameras include the new PowerShot A1000 IS and PowerShot A2000 IS as well as the PowerShot SX110 IS. Pricing is set at around $200, $250 and $300, respectively.

Canon says these new cameras offer new looks, robust feature sets and lighter body designs. All should be available by the end of September. You can read full details after the jump.

Canon announces 2 new Selphy printers

Posted in Printers by Conner Flynn on August 26th, 2008

Canon announces 2 new Selphy printersCanon has two new Selphy compact photo printers, the Selphy ES3 and Selphy ES30. Both are nice and portable. The ES3 will come with 1GB of internal memory, a 3.5″ LCD display for navigation and preview and a 15-in-1 memory card reader.

The Selphy ES30 will feature a 3″ LCD display and a 15-in-1 memory card reader. Both include three all-new image effects (Modern Bright, Pinhole Camera and Nostalgic), reduced footprints and a fixed carry handle for easier portability. The handle gives it a bit of a child’s toy look, but what are you gonna do? The Selphy ES3 and Selphy ES30 will cost you $199.99 and $149.99 respectively. They have new photo printing options as well, like new Gold and Silver Easy Photo Packs.

Canon unveils the PowerShot E1 digital camera for teens

Posted in Cameras, Canon by Shane McGlaun on August 26th, 2008

Canon PowerShot E1Teens and tweens don’t normally want to use the same gadgets and electronics that their parents do. The younger crowd wants bright and colorful gear that is easy to use. More and more companies are starting to target this group of younger users with products specifically designed to grab their attention.

Canon announced several new cameras today and one of the new cameras is the PowerShot E1. Canon says that it designed the E1 specifically for the teen and tween age group. The E1 is available in blue, white, and pink colors and has a rounded design.

Canon makes EOS 50D official

Posted in Canon by Shane McGlaun on August 26th, 2008

Canon EOS 50DOver the last week some specifications and information has been popping up around the web about the Canon 50D DSLR camera. The images were met with welcome by some and as expected when things are leaked early — some called the camera a hoax.

Canon officially announced its EOS 50D DSLR camera today. The camera features a 15.1-megapixel sensor, and a host of other items to make using a DSLR easier for new users. The camera uses Canon’s DIGIC 4 image processor and has an expanded ISO range of ISO 100 to ISO 12800. Several dust reduction features are included.

Canon takes walk down digital camera history lane

Posted in Digital Cameras by Nino Marchetti on August 20th, 2008

Canon

Canon is one of the big names in digital cameras these days. So much so the company announced yesterday the shipping of its 100 millionth compact digital camera.

Here’s a little history from the corporate PR folk at Canon in case you want to remember along. “Beginning in May 2000, Canon launched the breakthrough PowerShot Digital model, which featured a compact body with a stylish design. This model spearheaded the digital camera market’s later massive growth with its easy portability and simple operation, which won over millions of users worldwide.

Following the introduction, Canon released a string of revolutionary products that drove market expansion while addressing the diversifying needs of users: the PowerShot A70 digital camera (2003), which sold more units worldwide than any other model that year due to its superb operability and cost performance; the smooth and chic PowerShot Digital SD10 Digital ELPH camera (2003); the PowerShot …

Canon pops out a couple of new all-in-one printers

Posted in Printers by Nino Marchetti on August 11th, 2008

Canon PIXMA MP480

Canon was busy today pimping some new photo all-in-one printers targeted at general use. They are called the PIXMA MP480 and PIXMA MP190 and pricing is set at around $50 and $70, respectively.

The PIXMA MP480 includes features to auto fix photos and automatically scan. It is capable of text print speeds of up to 20 pages-per-minute (ppm) in black and up to 16 ppm in color. It is also capable of printing 4 x 6 inch borderless prints in approximately 45-seconds.


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