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Canon 50D: Here are the full specifications

In the last few hours the full specifications of Canon’s 50D were released, but this was apparently a mistake by the China Canon site.

This is what we know about the Canon 50D digital camera as of today. Features include a rugged magnesium alloy bodyFull, 100,000 cycle shutter, 15.1 megapixel CMOS sensor, 920,000 points VGA 3.0-inch LCD monitor, Buffer: 16 RAW - 60 JPG - 10 RAW+JPG, 6.3 fps (high speed) 3fps (low speed), ISO 100-12800, AF Fine Tuning, 35 meter area equipped with high-precision sensors, 9 point af (All Cross Type), 95% viewfinder .97 magnification, Auto Brightness Processing, Dust Reduction, 1.6x crop and DIGIC 4 Read more

Canon’s new imageCLASS D480 laser multifunction copier

Backed by an impressive heritage of award-winning copier and imaging technology and innovation, Canon today announced the new imageCLASS D480 laser multifunction copier for small businesses and home offices.

The new Canon imageCLASS model boasts print and copy speeds of up to 23 pages-per-minute (ppm) for letter-sized output, and delivers first print and copy pages in approximately nine seconds. This model comes equipped with a 250-sheet front-loading paper cassette Read more

Canon Vixia HF11, HG20 and HG21 high-definition camcorders

Its been a year since the Vixia HF10 camcorder was launched and today we hear that Canon has added another three high-definition camcorders to the Vixia line, the Canon Vixia HF11, HG20 and HG21.

All of the above models use Advanced Video Codec High Definition format when recording to memory cards, hard drives and flash drives.

The Canon HF11 HD camcorder features a 32GB flash drive (that’s 16GB more than the HF10), and a SDHC card slot for expanding the camcorder with another 32GB of storage. You will need a Class 4 SDHC card if you wish to record full high-definition video, and this will give you 12 hours of footage on the lowest-quality setting and 3 hours on the highest setting.

The Vixia HF11 can shoot still images at 3-megapixels, and write video at a 24Mbps bit rate (this is the maximum an AVCHD codec can record at). The HF11 will cost around $1300.

The two other new HD camcorders are the $1300 Vixia HG21 with a 120GB hard drive that records 11 hours of footage at the highest setting, and the $950 Vixia HG20 with a 60GB hard drive and records 5.5 hours of video at the best setting. Both of these camcorders record to SDHC cards as well.

While we do not have an exact release date it’s rumoured they will be available in September this year.

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IBM warns Linux Desktop Developers not to copy Windows

IBM bosses have sent a warning to Linux Desktop Developers; they have told the open source community to make Linux like a desktop OS for consumers and businesses. What they mean by this is “Not to Copy Windows.”

Bob Sutor, Vice President of open source and standards at IBM was at LinuxWorld Conference in San Francisco. He told the attendees there that the open source community has to make Linux as popular as Operating Systems used on desktops for both consumer and business users.

In the conference Sutor said “Stop copying 2001 Windows. That’s not where the usability action is.”

Yesterday we reported that IBM was joining forces with three major Linux distributors Canonical/Ubuntu, Novell and Red Hat, to come up with a Microsoft Free PC by 2009.

All four companies have agreed to provide hardware partners with the software needed to build these desktops. IBM carry a lot of weight when it comes to the Linux community, this is because they put a huge amount of investment into the program.
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Canon Powershot SD870 IS Digital Camera

Introducing the new Canon PowerShot SD870 which comes with great features such as a large 3-inch LCD screen and an extra wide zoom – perfect for taking great pictures.

This new camera has great features which are similar to the other two models in the series, the PowerShot SD950 IS and the PowerShot SD850 IS. All feature a very useful exposure system that groups key controls into an easy-to-read, user-friendly screen.

Also contained on all three of these cameras is a new four-way thumb button that when touched, it displays an animated replica for the button on the LCD screen. This virtual button is a useful feature which can be manually switched off in the setup menus.

The outer casing of the SD870 is made out of a combination of metal and plastic and with its plastic buttons; it does not look as rugged as the other two models. Still though, unless you are going to be taking some pictures in extreme environments, it will still hold up great after getting weary.

When it comes to picture quality, the SD870 produces photos on par with the SD950 IS and the SD850 IS. The huge LCD screen is a great benefit here when taking outdoor scenery shots, especially with a LCD brightness setting which you can alter when in dark places.

With a price tag of $350, the SD870 may seem like a little bit pricey for some, but with its large LCD screen, extra wide lens and variety of photo features, it may do enough to attract some of you out there.

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IBM says Windows free computing by 2009

IBM have said that they want Windows free computing, this is something that they are working on with three major Linux distributors, Canonical/Ubuntu, Novell and Red Hat.

They aim to achieve a Vole-free personal computing world by 2009 however; this is a tall order. All four of these companies are in collaboration with each other and are working on the development of a PC which will come pre-loaded with Linux, IBM’s Open Collaboration Client Solution (OCCS), Lotus Notes, Symphony and Sametime.

Consumers as well as independent software vendors will then be encouraged to develop applications that will run on this new PC. This will be done via Lotus Expeditor; this is a software framework which is based on the open source Eclipse programming model.

IBM Lotus Software vice president, Kevin Cavanaugh has said “The slow adoption of Vista among businesses, coupled with the proven success of a new type of Microsoft-free PC in every region, provides an extraordinary window of opportunity for Linux.”

It seems that more and more PC customers are asking for a computer that does not have any Microsoft software in it. It looks as though IBM has listened to them; let us hope that this collaboration works and all four companies can come up with something that consumers have been waiting for.

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Canon’s First Installation of new CR-1 Non-Mydriatic Digital Retinal Camera

Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging technologies, today announced the first domestic installation of its new Canon CR-1 Non-Mydriatic Digital Retinal Camera at Rochester Family Eye Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. The CR-1 Non-Mydriatic Digital Retinal Camera, with Canon Eye Q Superlite software, was purchased from Johnson Ophthalmic Equipment, an authorized Canon dealer in Hugo, Minnesota Read more

Canon expands DR systems with CXDI-60G Portable Flat Panel Detector

Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging technologies, today announced the expansion of its line of digital radiography (DR) systems with the introduction of the Canon CXDI-60G Portable Flat Panel Detector. Canon’s ninth-generation flat panel detector extends DR beyond traditional applications to include room-to-room installations, mobile X-ray systems and more.

The Canon CXDI-60G Portable Flat Panel Detector succeeds the Company’s popular CXDI-31, the world’s first portable cassette-type DR system, introduced in September 2001 Read more

NY Show: Canon USA displaying new digital cameras, printers, camcorders & projectors

If your looking for some really cool new technology, then the show to see what Canon USA have coming has to be the New York Incentive Rewards and Recognition Show. Canon will be showing a range of products that include new digital cameras, printers, camcorders and projectors. See the press release below for full details.

In today’s business world, employers are looking for new and innovative ways to reward and provide incentives for their employees. For these business owners, the current lineup of products from Canon U.S.A., a leader in digital imaging, offers a wide array of input-to-output solutions. Whether it be one of the new flash-based camcorders or the latest multi-function printer, Canon products provide consumers with a high-level of technological innovations in sleek designs.

“Providing incentives and rewards for employees is a practice that employers continue to embrace,” said Yuichi Ishizuka, senior vice president and general manager, Consumer Imaging Group, Canon U.S.A. “Like many companies Canon believes that rewarding and motivating employees is an essential aspect of successfully conducting business today.”

Among the many products on display at this year’s New York Incentive Rewards and Recognition Show, Canon will highlight the following equipment:

DIGITAL CAMCORDERS
# VIXIA High Definition Flash-Based Camcorders – The VIXIA HF10 Dual Flash Memory and HF100 Flash Memory camcorders are packed with advanced technology and a wealth of features to create stunning quality video. The Canon VIXIA HF10 Dual Flash Memory camcorder offers the flexibility of recording up to six hours of high-definition video to a 16GB internal flash drive, as well as the option of recording to a SDHC memory card for future expandability. The HF100 Flash Memory camcorder features an SDHC memory card slot only.

These camcorders also offer a newly designed Genuine Canon 12x HD Video Lens, a robust Canon 3.3 Megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor, and Full HD Lens-to-Screen (1920 x 1080 Full HD resolution to capture, record and output).The VIXIA HF10 Dual Flash Memory and HF100 Flash Memory camcorders offer a new feature called 30p Progressive Mode. Canon’s 30p Progressive Mode, once exclusive to pro-level camcorders, delivers clarity for fast action events, such as sports or news, and is the perfect frame rate for clips intended to be posted on the Web.

# Standard Definition Flash-Based Camcorders – The FS11 Dual Flash Memory camcorder offers a 16GB internal Flash drive, for up to 10 hours of video recording, plus adds the flexibility of a SDHC memory card slot. The FS10 Dual Flash Memory camcorder offers an 8GB internal Flash drive, for up to five hours of recording capacity, and also features a SDHC card slot. The FS100 Flash Memory camcorder has an SDHC card slot only, and comes in three stylish colors - Moonstone Silver, Sapphire Blue and Garnet Wine. All three camcorders share Genuine Canon 48x Advanced Zoom along with a 1.07 Megapixel CCD Image Sensor, and Canon’s DIGIC DV II Image Processor for exceptional color and clarity. Weighing only 9.2 ounces, these ultra-sleek camcorders are just as stunning as the images they capture.

DIGITAL CAMERAS
# PowerShot SD890 IS – The 10.0-megapixel PowerShot SD890 IS Digital ELPH camera features a 5X Optical Zoom with an Optical Image Stabilizer and improved Face Detection Technology to produce exceptional images. With a new curved design and a 2.5-inch LCD screen this camera fits easily into any shirt pocket or fashionable bag.

# PowerShot SD790 IS – With the combination of 10.0-megapixels, a 3X Optical Zoom and Optical Image Stabilization, the PowerShot SD790 IS Digital ELPH camera is ideal for the consumer on-the-go. The three-inch LCD screen makes viewing the images captured easier with a wide range of viewing angles. The inclusion of Motion Detection Technology detects subject movement and reduces the image blur.

# PowerShot SD770 IS – The PowerShot SD770 IS Digital ELPH camera’s 10.0-megapixel sensor helps to deliver crisp, vibrant images. Along with a 2.5-inch LCD screen, 3X Optical Zoom, Optical Image Stabilization, Face Detection and Motion Detection Technology, this camera is ideal for the photographer looking for a point-and-shoot camera. This camera is also available in all silver or with black accents.

# PowerShot SD1100 IS – This feature-rich, 8.0-megapixel, optically image stabilized digital camera features a sharp and fast 3X Optical Zoom Lens. The PowerShot SD1100 IS Digital ELPH camera also features Canon’s advanced Optical Image Stabilization system that significantly reduces the image-blurring effects of camera shake by shifting the lens to compensate for the movement. Available in five designer shades-Bohemian Brown, Pink Melody, Rhythm and Blue, Golden Tone and Swing Silver, the PowerShot SD1100 IS Digital ELPH cameras feature the latest and most advanced generation of Canon’s Genuine Face Detection, Face Selection and Motion Detection Technology.

# EOS Rebel XSi – The 12.2-megapixel EOS Rebel XSi Digital SLR camera boasts an improved autofocus sensor, an advanced Live View function, and the proprietary DIGIC III image processor. This entry-level digital SLR camera delivers images that will delight and inspire family and friends when paired with any of the more than 60 compatible Canon EF and EF-S lenses. This includes optically image stabilized EF-S lenses like the EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS, which is now available as an optional kit lens. This camera is also available in silver or black.

PRINTERS
# PIXMA MX7600 – With the incorporation of the new PgR technology, the PIXMA MX7600 Office All-In-One printer allows consumers to print superb quality color documents or presentations on plain paper at a small office or even from the comfort of home. This Office AIO printer also comes equipped with an automatic document feeder (ADF) and Advanced Media Handling with Auto Duplex printing and two-way paper feeding. The ADF allows for both sides of a letter-sized document to be copied/scanned automatically while Auto Duplex printing of two-sided letter-sized documents can be copied/scanned without having to manually turn over pages or re-feed the document.

# PIXMA iP100 – The PIXMA iP100 Mobile Printer addresses printing needs on-the-go while delivering high-quality text and graphics for printing a last-minute business presentation. It affords users the ability to print beautiful borderless color photos from the car or in the office. This mobile printer also has increased color resolution with faster printing speeds than previous models, while offering a number of accessories that make it easier to conduct business outside of the office.

VIA Linux Portal to offer drivers, documentation and open source code

VIA Technologies, Inc, a leading innovator of power efficient x86 processor platforms, today announced the launch of a beta version of the VIA Linux Portal as part of an initiative designed to extend collaboration with the Open Source community.

The VIA Linux Portal will initially offer graphics drivers for the VIA CN896 digital media IGP chipset for the new Ubuntu 8.04 LTS distribution. Documentation and source code for these drivers will be released over the coming weeks, with official forums and bug tracking scheduled for implementation later this year. The VIA Linux Portal will also adhere to a regular release schedule that is aligned with kernel changes and the release of major Linux distributions.

Sponsored by Canonical Ltd., Ubuntu is released every six months, with Ubuntu 8.04 LTS the latest release in what has been consistently rated among the most popular of the many GNU/Linux distributions in the PC space.

“We welcome the steps being taken by VIA to improve its support to the Open Source community,” said Chris Kenyon, Director of Business Development at Canonical. “We look forward to working with VIA to ensure these drivers get built into Ubuntu by default and that Ubuntu developers and users enjoy a great experience when using VIA platforms.”

“VIA is excited to be taking a more active role within the open source ecosystem,” said Richard Brown, Vice President of Corporate Marketing, VIA Technologies, Inc. “Opening the VIA Linux Portal is an important step in our long term open source initiative and offering support for Ubuntu, one of the most widely known of the Linux distributions, is an ideal place to start.”

The beta version of the VIA Linux Portal is located at linux.via.com.tw and currently offers driver files for Ubuntu 8.04 LTS and SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 Service Pack 1 for the VIA CN896 chipset with two south bridge options.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ50 camera with built-in Wi-Fi

When it comes to digital cameras Panasonic are right up there with the likes of Canon, but Panasonic are not ones to stand around and wait to see what the others will bring out first. So here we have the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ50, and this is a compact digital camera with a difference as it as built-in Wi-Fi, this means that you are able to connect the camera to a standard 802.11b/g wireless LAN. This means that you can access online photo storage sites such as Google Picasa, this save all the hassle of taking you memory card out and connect it to your computer.

That is not all that is good with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ50, the camera is a 9.1 megapixel and has a 10x optical zoom with a 28mm wide-angle lens, and this means that you do not have to be far away from a scene to get the whole of the chosen image in the shot. Hey but it does not stop there as this neat little camera can also record video in HD.

As with most Panasonic cameras the Lumix DMC-TZ50 is packed with some great features all designed to make your pictures being taken easier and of better quality.

Firstly there is Intelligent Auto (iA) this puts the camera on auto mode to make the pictures you take come out better.

Then there is Intelligent Exposure, the result of this feature means that you will no longer have under- or over-exposed images.

Intelligent Scene Selector will sense what the ambient conditions are and then automatically set the right mode to use.

One of the best features is Face Detection, so the camera will follow the face of your chosen subject.

These are just a handful of the huge amount of features that come on the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ50.

We will not have to wait to long for the release of this new camera, hopefully some time in May and will cost $449.95.

Source - Photography Blog

Canon Rebel XSI 12MP Digital SLR Camera now releases June 15th on Amazon

Bad news for those who want their hands on the Canon Rebel XSI 12MP Digital SLR Camera, the bad news is that the date has been pushed back to June 15th instead of the expected April release.

We all thought the Canon Rebel XSI was going to be released sometime in April after seeing an Amazon link stating this but hey we was wrong, we have now seen on the Amazon site information saying these exact words “Availability: This item will be released on June 15, 2008. Pre-order now! $899.95 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping.

Now we are not sure if this is true or Amazon have just made a mistake, but if this new June 15th date is real many will say that is a lifetime after wanting the Canon Rebel XSI 12MP DSLR for so long.

Update: The good news is, it seems Amazon is the only place with the release being delayed, you should be able to get this camera worldwide right now (Apparently).

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Sony HDR-SR12 HD camcorder is not cheap but still strong competitor

The Sony HDR-SR12 HD 1080/60 camcorder has just been reviewed by CamcorderInfo and an in depth one at that which you can read via the source link below. We believe that this camcorder deserves a lot more loving.

Ok with a price tag of around $1399 it is not the cheapest option but yet still a very strong competitor to similar models, you know like that of the Canon HF10. Yes the bitrate is a bit lower than the Canon model at 16Mbps and the overall image quality was overall comparable due to the Bionz image processor and Exmos CMOS sensor.

There review is pretty good but comparing it to the Canon HF10 is not what many people would have done, because the HF is a pocket-size solid state recorder, while the SR is an HDD-based tank. The HDMI connector is a mini connector and not a standard sized one which means apparently a cable will have to be bought to get HDMI.

It does have 120GB storage which is good plus the fixed 60i framerate seems a pretty good selling point also, ok if shooting the camcorder in 30p or 24p is not that important then the Sony HDR-SR12 HD camcorder is defiantly worth thinking about.

If you know more about the HDR-SR12, please do let us know?

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Canon Expands Elph Series: Digital PowerShot SD770, SD790 and SD890 IS

Today comes an announcement from Canon that they are to expand the range of their Elph Series Digital Powershot cameras. There are to be three new models, the SD770 IS, SD790 IS and the SD890 IS. All three cameras features 10 megapixels, improved face detection and also and new intelligent anti blur system.

With these three new models comes some casualties, some older models will be discontinued in order to make room for the new range. Gone is the SD850 IS, and in its place is the SD890 IS, which has 5X optical zoom and a 37–185mm equivalent lens and although it has more features, it is actually lighter.

The SD790 IS takes the place of the SD750; this new model has 3X optical zoom and comes with a 3 inch LCD screen. This model out of the three has had the most changes in its design.

The cheapest of the three is the SD770 IS, this will replace the SD1000. However Canon have decided to give this a more curved design, the wanted to stick with the box design as it seems more popular with the users.

Source - PC Mag

Canon Ixy 820 IS 10 megapixel shooter is successor to the 810

For those that know about the Canon Ixy 810 you will be glad to know that there is a new successor which is the Canon Ixy 820 IS digital camera.

This updated shooter has 10 megapixels instead of the 810’s 8MP plus other features on the Canon Ixy 820 IS digital camera are 3200 ISO instead of 1600 and 37-185mm instead of 35-140mm.

Sorry but not much more information on this, but rest assured we will keep you posted.

Source - Akihabaranews

Top 3 Digital SLRs: Olympus E-510, Pentax K100D Super, Canon EOS 400D

What’s the top three digital SLR’s that offer the best overall value and performance, we point you in the right direction with what we feel are the best three.

First up is the Olympus E-510 (photo above), this digital SLR is small, light and boasts the very latest SLR technology Read more

Changes to be Rectified to Canon EOS-1D III

There are not many details to hand about the Canon EOS-1D Mark III, which has had an auto-focus problem, but it seems as if Canon are closer to fixing the problem.

There could be some hardware and/or firmware Read more

Sigma APO 200-500 F2.8 telephoto lens: How much do you like wildlife?

How much do you like wildlife? If the answer is a lot, then let me welcome you to the ultimate Sigma APO 200-500 F2.8 ultra telephoto lens. This product weighs 35-pounds (16kg) and is one hell Read more

Canon HF10 and HF100 HD Camcorders Released April 2008

We wrote about the new Canon dual flash Vixia F511, F510 and HF10 camcorders nearly 3 weeks ago, but back then we had no prices or release dates. Today we have found out that the Canon HF10 and HF100 HD camcorders will be released in April 2008 Read more

Canon Digital Rebel XSi EOS 450D: consumer-level DSLR camera

Canon announced in a press conference yesterday that they are to launch the Canon Digital Rebel XSi EOS 450D; this is offered as consumer-level DSLR camera. This new digital camera has a 12.2 megapixel CMOS sensor; however Read more

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