3Mar/100
New Firmware from Canon adds 24 and 25fps HD Movie recording to the EOS 5D Mark II with Firmware 2.0.3
London, 2nd March 2010 – Canon today pre-announces the release of 
a firmware update for the multiple award-winning EOS 5D Mark II. Originally announced in late 2009, the update adds 24* and 25 frames per second (fps) recording to the camera’s EOS MOVIE video function, and will be available as a free download from the middle of March. Developed following feedback from photographers and cinematographers, Firmware 2.0.3 further enhances the EOS 5D Mark II’s excellent video performance. The addition of new frame rates expands the camera’s video potential, providing filmmakers with the ability to shoot 1080p Full HD footage at 24fps (actual 23.976fps) – the optimum frame rate for cinematic
23Feb/100
Sony Announces New Models for PMA
Sony is exhibiting an array of innovative digital imaging products at the Photo Marketing 
Association (PMA) 2010 International Convention, including a concept model of the new compact α (alpha) DSLR camera system that employs anExmor™ APS HD CMOS sensor, which provides full AVCHD video capability.
New concept α products being shown include an ultra compact model with interchangeable lenses, additions to the α family (including a successor to the α700), along with new TX5 and H55 Cyber-shot® cameras, new printers and other accessories.
13Feb/100
Updated: Cruise photos intact after camera hauled from seabed
Update: Owners of Camera found, and they are South African!
See the follow up story here: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/8510314.stm
A trawlerman is trying to trace the owner of a digital camera after it was hauled from the Atlantic seabed in his nets with the photos still intact.
Benito Estevez believes the camera was dropped overboard from the QM2
liner in the middle of the Atlantic.
The camera's memory card revealed five photographs, including a woman posing on the deck of a ship, with the now out-of-service QE2 in the background.
Mr Estevez, of Spain, is now trying to trace the people in the pictures.
13Feb/100
CANON MARKS A DECADE OF INNOVATION WITH 2,204 NEW PATENTS IN 2009
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., February 10, 2010 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in 
digital imaging, is proud to announce that for the 10th consecutive year, Canon Inc. has ranked as one of the top five corporate recipients of U.S. patents. Covering a broad spectrum of digital imaging innovations, consumer product enhancements, and leading-edge technology, Canon's commitment and investment in research and development resulted in 2,204 patents in 2009, bringing the Company's total to nearly 20,000 patents in the last decade.
5Feb/100
considering documentary opens 6pm on Wednesday 10 February at The Photo Workshop Gallery
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1Feb/100
A Letter from Paris – Thursday 4 February 2010
The Cow Artworks have pleasure inviting you to the opening night of
A Letter from Paris, an exhibition by Eric Miyeni
In October 2008 Eric Miyeni, accompanied by his trusty pen and camera, spent two weeks in Paris keenly observing the architecture, the history, the people and the culture.
The result is an accomplished collection of essays and black and white photographs that are quirky, often poignant, quite astute, really funny and truly different in their take on the subject matter.
Please join us for the launch of his photographic journal, A Letter from Paris as well as his first ever exhibition of black and white photography.
1Feb/100
50 Million Lenses
London, UK, 29th January 2010: Canon today announces a significant milestone by celebrating the
production of its 50 millionth EF lens for its renowned EOS range of cameras, marking over 20 years of innovative technology and drive to provide photographers with the best quality products. This landmark was achieved during the manufacture of the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM and illustrates the incredible story that has seen Canon achieve the production of over 10 million lenses in just under two years. The story began in 1987 with the birth of the first camera in the EOS system, the EOS 650, and has since seen many groundbreaking advances in technology, including: 1987 saw the first lens with an Ultrasonic Motor – EF 300mm f/2.8L USM for professional sports and wildlife photographers In 1995 Canon introduced the worlds first interchangeable lens with Image Stabilizer – EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM for sports and wildlife enthusiasts In 2001 the first lens to incorporate Canon’s multi layered diffractive optics elements –
23Jan/100
Are Face-Detection Cameras Racist? – Time Magazine Article
See original article here: http://bit.ly/8OPQ63
Joz Wang
When Joz Wang and her brother bought their mom a Nikon Coolpix S630 digital camera for Mother's Day last year, they discovered what seemed to be a malfunction. Every time they took a portrait of each other smiling, a message flashed across the screen asking, "Did someone blink?" No one had. "I thought the camera was broken!" Wang, 33, recalls. But when her brother posed with his eyes open so wide that he looked "bug-eyed," the messages stopped.
21Jan/100
I am not afraid opens at the Johannesburg Art Gallery 4pm Sunday 7 February 2010
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20Jan/100
Silicon Power announces 128GB CF Card
January 2010: Worldclass flash memory manufacturer Silicon Power today announces the world’s first 400X Compact Flash (CF) card with 128GB of storage capacity. Announcing their 600X CF card not long ago for the ultimate performance, the 400X CF card is designed to offer the ultimate storage capacity while not compromising on performance, featuring a write speed of up to 90MB/sec. It is the largest storage capacity CF card to date!
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