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News Round Up: Kodak Bankruptcy, New Sony Sensor,

Jan 242012

There has been little bits of news all over the web in the past week or so. Some of it bigger than others. Like Kodak filing for bankruptcy. It is sad to see a company which was actually rather innovative – after all they practically invented digital photography – fall because it was too scared to cannibalise itself in a time where their film products ruled the roost. Sad thing is, they could have owned the digital market and still had a profitable film business it seems. Read on for more on this and other stories.

CES 2012: Canon PowerShot G1X

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Jan 102012

This is quite likely the camera everyone has wanted from Canon for many years while still being the camera few people expected. It is a G-series on steroids. It features a 14.3MP CMOS sensor that is just a tiny bit smaller than the 1.6x crop APS-C sensor they use in much or their DSLR range. It is not the changeable lens, mirrorless machine many were expecting. Question is thought, for most photographers that this will appeal to, does it really need changeable lenses? Read on for the press release from Canon SA.

Canon EOS C300 Brief Hands On at Canon Expo South Africa

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Dec 092011

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This morning saw the opening of the first Canon Expo in South Africa at the Sandton Convention Centre. One of the the star attractions at the show is the EOS C300 which was just recently announced. We got a minute long brief hands on with it in video for you if you read on. An interview with Roger Machin the EOS Product Manager will be up as soon as we possibly can. Also have a brief EOS-1D X hands on video coming shortly.

November 2011 PhotoComment Magazine

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Nov 032011

In case you have missed the updates on our Facebook Page or Twitter, the November issue of PhotoComment magazine is now out on the counters and shelves of photographic retailers, colleges and clubs across the country. You can also check it out online. We are pleased to announce that the magazine is now in testing for the iPad. If you would like to try it out please use this link but be aware it is still in testing, though we would like your feedback.

Before we dive inside this issue, please accept my apologies for the several typos that crept into this edition. There were more distractions and interuptions than usual in October which had a major impact on our deadline and with a slight bit of dislexia on my side there were some spelling mistakes that slipped through to print which should not have. I promise to be more “Discilpined” in future sorry Eric Palmer.

New Canon EOS-1D X Announced

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Oct 182011

The news is out and the Canon fans seem to be cheering this one on. Canon have merged the two models that always made up the top end 1D range into a single body, the EOS-1D X. The full frame, 18mp, monster is capable of shooting at 14fps in manual focus and 12fps in autofocus. In addition it also has an ISO range that tops out at ISO 204800 on the H2 setting. The camera also has a 61 point AF system and achieves it’s speed largely thanks to the Dual DIGIC 5+ processor. Get the full press release here.

Review: Canon Speedlite 320EX

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Sep 122011

Look, up there on top that Canon! Is it a flash? Is it a video? No its the Canon Speedlite 320EX. More powerful than your pop up flash gun. Able to shed a little video light on an otherwise dark subject. Capable of firing your camera like a remote control trigger. That’t right, this little flash has a built in remote control for your camera. The question is, does this Swiss Army like flash gun really work or does it have the potential to “go go gadget failure”.

Review: Canon EOS 600D

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Sep 102011

Picking up the Canon EOS 600D for the first time I was pleasantly surprised. I was not expecting much from the 600D, it being just a step up from entry level in the Canon range. The camera is comfortable to hold and will be familiar to anyone who has used Canon before.

September 2011 Issue of PhotoComment Magazine

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Sep 062011

The September issue of the magazine is live you can jump straight into the magazine. The cover is by Torben Geve who is a Danish based photographer and is this month’s Pro Portfolio feature on Page 8.

New Canon Camera and Printers Announced

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Aug 242011

Canon has announced a few new cameras and printers. The PowerShot SX150 IS features 14.1mp with a 12x zoom. It shoots HD videos and is expected to retail for R2299,00 here in South Africa. The new IXUS 1100 HS is said to be the slimmest 12x optical zoom camera in it’s class. It has a touch screen interface and a 12.1mp back-illuminated CMOS sensor. Retail expected to be around R3699.00. The IXUS 230 HS will hit shelves at R2499.00 and offers an 8x zoom on the same 12.1mp backlit CMOS. Lastly the new Canon PIXMA MG2140 is an all in one printer which features Easy-WebPrint EX and Full HD Movie Print – say what? How do you print a movie? Anyway, it will retail for around R799,00. A host of other new printers were announced including:

Hotshoe Mounted Flashes Go Strobist

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Jul 272011

I really enjoy following David Hobby’s Strobist blog and today is one such illustration of why. The video above is one he posted and dives into it a bit here. I don’t think I have ever seen so many Canon bodies with so many flashes in one rig.

Canon SA Expo Show Dates Confirmed

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Jul 252011

We got the following press release confirming the dates for the Canon South Africa Expo in December which also explains how the year end EOS Roadshow will be a part of the Expo. Press release after the break.

The Canon EOS 5D Mark III Advert

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Jul 142011

Well not quite. After the initial excitement that some had when this video went live, it turned out that it was part of a school project and not related to Canon in any way. Got people’s attention though. We couldn’t help but join in with all the other sites out there sharing this video at the moment. Its an interesting wishlist though.

Canon SA Hosting Canon Expo in Sandton, Dec 2011

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Jul 062011

We recently got this press release that Canon South Africa will be holding their own Canon Expo in Sandton come December 2011. It will be a 3 day event that can showcase their products and services best apparently. There is only one concern with this, it means that Canon SA wont be involved in any other expos or shows. That means no Canon at this years Photo & Film Expo… odd.

Jumping The Gap (Year) & a Used Canon EOS 350D

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Jul 052011

Let me introduce you to Tristan (popular name these days) Wrench, your typical teen who has completed his schooling and has taken a gap year to figure out whats next in his life. He’s into parkour, drama and has done some great video editing for us in the past. To help him fill his gap year we arranged for him to attend an Intermediate Photography Course at Vega. First things first though, we needed a camera and on a tight budget we thought we would look second hand. KAMERAZ held the answer.

The Unwelcome Camera

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Jun 292011

Recently, a friend and I found ourselves at Maponya Mall in Soweto. I had my Canon EOS 450D in a backpack and out of sight, while his EOS 40D was strapped around his neck and balanced proudly against his chest. While walking around, nothing caught our attention. However, the mere fact that my friend’s camera was in plain sight was enough to alert the attention of one of the security staff members. Continue reading »

Canon EOS Roadshow Returns

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Jun 162011

We got this press release which may be of interest to our South African readers. Canon SA are bringing back their Road Shows later this year and they will be happening in Durban on 9 July 2011, Johannesburg 16 July 2011 and Cape Town 23 July 2011. You can get more details on venues and times in the press release after the break.

Photography Addiction

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May 242011

I can see the desperation in her body language, the years of habit stirring deep within her. In spite of the biting cold, she gingerly and determinly struck the match. The cold makes her shake, especially her arms and hands, as an icy breeze blew out the flame. Frustrated, she tried again, the match bursts into life and this time she ignores the shakes and quickly lights the cigarette loosely lodged at her lips. That first drag fills her with satisfaction, her eyes closed and the cold breeze forgotten like a distant thought… the addiction.
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