Canon News
Control, power, creativity – Canon empowers photographers to take the next step with the new EOS 60D - Thu, 26 Aug 2010
London, UK, 26th August 2010 - Canon today announces the latest addition to its world-famous EOS series of Digital SLR (DSLR) cameras – the new EOS 60D. Replacing the EOS 50D, the EOS 60D is designed for photographers who want to take their skills to the next level, offering high performance, a series of creative features, a Vari-angle LCD screen and enhanced ergonomics – empowering photography enthusiasts to capture outstanding stills and Full High Definition (HD) video for unique, creative results.
Lightweight, compact and versatile - Canon unveils the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM - Thu, 26 Aug 2010
United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland; 26th August 2010 – Canon today announces the latest addition to its renowned L-series of professional lenses, the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM, designed to answer growing demand for a high performance zoom lens which offers outstanding mobility and versatility. The EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM offers a 4.3x telephoto zoom range of 70-300mm, with a variable aperture of f/4-5.6. The compact (143mm) design also features the build quality that photographers have come to expect from Canon’s acclaimed L-series lenses. With its impressive focal range and travel-friendly size, the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM is ideally suited to professionals and advanced amateur photographers wishing to capture portraits, nature and action shots in superb detail.
See everything through different eyes – Canon launches the EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM zoom lens - Thu, 26 Aug 2010
United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, 26 August 2010 – Canon today unveils the world’s first fisheye zoom lens offering both circular and full frame images, thanks to an extreme wide-angle focal range of 8-15mm. Replacing the EF 15mm f/2.8 fisheye, the new EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM is the latest addition to Canon’s L-series range of professional lenses, providing outstanding image quality, constant aperture throughout the zoom range and a robust design for reliable shooting in challenging weather conditions.
Outstanding design, exceptional performance – Canon sets new standards with the EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM and EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM - Thu, 26 Aug 2010
United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland; August 2010 – Canon today enhances its premium L-series with the launch of the new EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM and EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM – two high quality super-telephoto lenses designed to meet the demands of professional photographers. Offering optical excellence and consistently high performance, the new lenses combine super-telephoto focal lengths, fast aperture and outstanding image quality, providing photographers with reliability and exceptional results.
Canon announces development of advanced super-telephoto professional lenses - Thu, 26 Aug 2010
United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland; 26 August 2010 – Canon today announces the development of two new super-telephoto lenses for its leading range of EOS Digital SLR cameras – the EF 500mm F/4L IS II USM and the EF 600mm F/4L IS II USM. The new lenses will be displayed for the first time in Europe during Photokina 2010 in Cologne, Germany.
Extend the reach of your telephoto lens with Canon’s Extender EF 1.4x III and Extender EF 2x III - Thu, 26 Aug 2010
United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland 26th August 2010 – Canon today unveils two lens extenders designed for its L-series range of new super-telephoto lenses. Designed for photojournalists, nature and sports photographers who need to get close to distant and challenging subjects, the Extender EF 1.4x III and Extender EF 2x III increase the focal length of a lens by a factor of 1.4x and 2x respectively while still delivering superb image quality. To ensure the best possible image quality in all shooting conditions, they also combine enhanced environmental protection, redesigned optics and improved data communication between lens and camera.
EOS MOVIE plug-in update for Final Cut Pro - Thu, 26 Aug 2010
United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland 26th August 2010 – Canon today announces a new plug-in further enhancing quicker and easier editing of EOS MOVIE footage in Apple’s software suite, Final Cut Pro. The update will be available to download for free from mid-September.
10 Megapixels, 10x zoom, 10 years – Canon marks a decade of IXUS digital cameras with the outstanding IXUS 1000 HS - Thu, 19 Aug 2010
United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, 19th August 2010 – Canon marks ten years of its stylish IXUS digital camera series with the launch of the incredible IXUS 1000 HS – a high-performance model combining advanced Canon optics with leading technology in a luxurious metal body. A completely new addition to the IXUS series, this model takes the range to new heights, fusing high-tech features and signature IXUS styling to provide premium image quality and head-turning looks in one outstanding package.
Canon IXUS digital cameras celebrate 10 years of innovation and style with the incredible IXUS 1000 HS - Thu, 19 Aug 2010
United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, 19th August 2010 – Ten years after the launch of the first IXUS digital camera which united ultra compact design with premium photographic performance, the new IXUS 1000 HS takes the range to the next level. As well as showcasing the superior style qualities the series is renowned for, the IXUS 1000 HS is the first IXUS model to offer an incredibly compact 10x optical zoom lens and the ability to capture 1080p Full HD movies with stereo sound – making it the slimmest super zoom camera of its kind anywhere in the world. The camera also boasts the range’s signature style credentials with silver, brown or pink variations in a glossy metallic finish.
Canon announces the PowerShot SX130 IS – premium performance, family-friendly value - Thu, 19 Aug 2010
United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, 19th August 2010 – Canon today announces the PowerShot SX130 IS, its latest super zoom digital compact camera to combine impressive imaging technology with family-friendly flexibility and value. Replacing the popular PowerShot SX120 IS, this new model offers a host of intelligent features to make it easier to capture important moments in both high-quality still images and High Definition movies.
