Anytime we buy gear that turns out to have problems with how it operates it can be very frustrating. The best geeks can hope for is that the manufacturer will quickly offer up a fix for the issues.

If you own a Canon EOS 7D a new firmware update is available that takes the camera to version 1.2.2. The new firmware update fixes an annoying issue where the aperture moves when shooting movies in manual exposure mode using some lenses.

Canon’s VIXIA HF M32 camcorder features double its predecessor’s internal memory, with 64GB, which can be further enhanced thanks to the SDXC memory card slot. Canon’s Relay Recording feature lets you transit from one storage cell to another without having to interrupt the video.

There’s also an HD CMOS sensor that can shoot 3-megapixel stills, a 15x optical zoom lens with both optical and powered image stabilization, a 2.7″ touchscreen LCD display with Touch and Track functionality, and a DIGIC DV III processor.

When it comes time to shop for a new gadget, I’m not one to buy based on looks alone. If you show me an ugly device and a cool device with the same performance, I will go for the attractive gadget for sure. If the ugly device is the only option then ugly it is.

Such is the case with this new 3D lens from Loreo for Canon DSLR cameras. The lens is not pretty in a silver looking color attached to a camera that is black. The fact that the massive lens is wider than the camera in the picture makes it look even stranger.

Guys like me are lucky. We get to work from home and bring you all of the latest gadget news. But there are some things that you miss about the office. Like abusing photocopiers. Whether just scanning some copies of your butt, or full on getting mad and giving it a good kick when it misbehaves, abusing these machines may be a thing of the past thanks to Canon.

In Japan, Canon has teamed up with Hitachi on a new fingerprint scanning system for their multi-function boxes which photocopy, print, scan and fax, so only those allowed to use the machine can use it. We also figure it will link butt-scans to the fingerprints they belong too.

Canon has been working with partners and alone for years to build the tech needed for SED screens to be constructed and integrated into home theater gear like HDTVs. Early on, it had help form Toshiba, but Toshiba pulled out years ago while Canon chugged on.

Canon has now announced that it is stopping the development of SED screens for TVs and home use. Canon isn’t killing off the project altogether and will continue to develop SED tech for other segments of the market.

Remember the amazing thermos shaped like a camera lens that Canon handed out to press at the Olympics? Of course you do. Ever since you saw it you’ve wanted one of your very own. Well, now you too can have a Canon lens thermos without being a member of the press.

It’s available for pre-order for just $30. They should ship around April 16th. What are you waiting for? Go get one. I’m sure they won’t last long.

Hey photography nerds, check this out. How would you like to drink from your Canon lens? Now a select few can. The press that covered the Olympics not only got to go to Vancouver for 16 days, but they also got this lens-shaped thermos.

Pretty cool swag if you ask us. Those Olympic photographers get all the cool stuff. Funny thing is out of all those photographers only one guy thought to take a picture and put it online.

Canon has unveiled a new photo printer in the Canon PIXMA iP2702. This printer can print a 4800 x 1200 color resolution picture in less than a minute. This inkjet printer uses Auto Photo Fix II technology to produce high quality prints.

The Canon PIXMA iP2702 also uses the ChromaLife100+ System, which insures that your printed photos survive up to 300 years when using genuine canon ink and paper. The Canon Pixma iP2702 photo printer will cost you $49.99.

Canon’s latest camera with a touchscreen display sports a 3.5 inch display that is a PureColor II Touch TFT LCD. It also packs several shooting modes, HD recording, a 14.1 megapixel sensor, 5x optical zoom, face detection, Smart Shutter, HDMI out, Touch AF, tap control, Smart Flash Exposure and more.

Expandable memory slots include SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC, MMCplus and HC MMCplus. The Canon SD3500 IS is sold as the Digital IXUS 210 in Europe and is available in your choice of black, pink, gold and silver.

Looks like Canon psyched us out about the whole number “four” thing and they won’t be skipping it. The company has now made the EOS-1D Mark IV official. So what’s new with this model?

Well, there’s a 16.1 megapixel APS-H CMOS sensor, ISO range of 100 to 12,800 native, up to 102,400, 45-point area customizable autofocus with 39 high-precision cross-type focusing points, dual Digic 4 processors, 1080p HD video, as well as an optional WFT-E2 IIA wireless file transmitter for connectivity over 802.11a/b/g and ethernet.

Canon has a new printer in their Selphy line. The Selphy ES40. The most interesting aspect of this Selphy is that it comes with a voice-guidance system, which is new territory in the world of printers. Some other features include a 3.5″ LCD display and a scroll wheel to navigate through all of the menus.

The Selphy ES40 printer will retail for $149.99 when released. The Selphy ES40 is great for creative types since it gives you more personalization options for your photos, with things like new frames and clip art under the Creative Print function.

Today Canon introduced three new photo printers with some new features that you’ll appreciate. First up is the PIXMA MP560, which is an all-in-one inkjet with duplex printing, photo correction and Wi-Fi. It also features a USB port for printing directly from external storage. It’s capable of printing 4″ x 6″ prints in grayscale at a rate of 9.2 images a minute and 6 images per minute in color. Price should be $150.

Next up is the MP490, which lacks some of the above features like USB printing, duplex and Wi-Fi. It also has a slower printing rate and a 1.8-inch LCD screen. This one will run you $100.

For 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.

The 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.

With 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.