Canon have been busy today, introducing the new EOS 60D and a handful of lenses including: EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 L IS USM, EF 8-15mm f/4 L USM, EF 300mm f/2.8 L IS II USM, EF 400mm f/2.8 L IS USM and if that is not enough, they announced development of new EF 500mm f/4L IS II USM plus an EF 600mm f/4L IS II USM.
Also announced earlier this wee was the successful development of an APS-H sized CMOS sensor with 120 megapixels – that is right 120mp. Read on for more details.
With Photokina fast approaching rumors of new cameras from Nikon, Canon, Sony etc are running wild. In the meantime, the manufactures have announced some new products leading up to the show with several other brands expected to make announcements this week. While we can barely contain our excitement to share other news with you, for the time being we will have to restrain ourselves. While you wait with anticipation here are the latest releases from the past week or so.
You read that right, it is the battles of Barbie (with built in video camera) vs. Canon’s EOS 7D for the crown off non traditional video camera of choice. Seriously though, this is just a fun video clipped that I spotted up on the Afripixel site over the weekend and its just too good not to share. Enjoy.
Canon 7D vs. Barbie Video Girl from Brandon Bloch on Vimeo.
A comparison between my two new cameras: The $1,800 Canon 7D versus the brand new $50 Barbie Video Girl… available in the girlie aisle of your local Toys R Us. It’s the sassiest camera money can buy.
This is also a spoof of another video that compared the Canon 7D and iPhone 4: “iPhone 4 as good as the 7D? No, but it’s amazing for what it is.” http://vimeo.com/12925855
Director/Editor: Brandon Bloch // www.brandonbloch.com // Twitter: @bloch_party
Director of Photography: Fernando Ortega // www.vgfilms.com
Music: Tiga “You Gonna Want Me”
Enjoy. It’s all in good fun.
Burrard-Lucas Photography are excited to announce our 2010 Facebook Photo Contest! The contest theme is “Nature” and you can take part anytime up until the 30th November 2010. We have some fantastic prizes on offer including the chance to win a Canon EOS 7D digital SLR camera(more info).
To enter, simply upload your photographs to our fan page photo gallery.
The following prizes will be awarded to the winning photograph and two runners up:
Canon Japan has announced that there is a shortage of their new 70-200 f2.8L IS II USM Lens. 
They say this is due to unexpected demand. Production has been increased to meet the increased demand.
Hot on the tail of version 2.03, Canon has released firmware version 2.04. Version 2.03 had problems with the sound recording if manual record volume was used in the custom settings. This has been corrected in version 2.04.
For more information and to download the update click here.
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
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. Continue reading »
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 –
The Canon EOS 7D was announced on the 1st September 2009 and today, just over three months since it was announced DPReview has reported the release of the much anticipated second firmware update for the new dual purpose (video and stills) beast. Does something sound all to Microsoftish about this camera? Release first and fix later.
One must wonder how many of those first batch buyers are pulling their hair out at this point… hey maybe I should ask my uncle-in-law who bought one two weeks ago.
In Canon’s defence though, at least it has not taken them to long to fix the issues reported after the first firmware update.
The Audio Visual Appliance Expo started to today at the Sandton Convention Centre and runs until Sunday 1 Nov 2009. show times are 10:00 – 21:00 Thurs – Sat and 10:00 – 18:00 on Sunday. If you are interested in anything Audio Visual make sure you don’t miss this expo. Most of the big names are there to show you the latest innovations in AV and Appliances. Sony, Nikon, and suprisingly Canon, are well represented, with all their latest toys available to touch. I even spied a Canon EOS 1D Mk IV and the new Powershot G11 on Canon’s stand. I was here when the doors opened and have enjoyed looking at and touching new products.
There are plenty of competitions to with some awesome prizes, but you have to be there to enter!
Entrance is R40 and is well worth it.
See http://www.avaexpo.co.za for more information.
The Canon EOS 7D has barely hit the shelves and already there is a new firmware for the camera. It seems to be a much needed one too as it improves the AF in Live View and video modes as well as corrects certain colour issues, shutter freeze problems etc.
One almost gets the feeling that Canon are taking a Microsoft approach, release now fix later. Think about it, this has been the approach with the EOS 1D MkIII, EOS 5D MkII and now the EOS 7D.
All we can hope for is that there is a siginifanct improvement as the very brief time we played with the camera these issues stood out. To find out more go to: http://web.canon.jp/imaging/eosd/firm-e/eos7d/firmware.html
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