July 2009

Nikon D300s revitalizes the standard and measure of agile, pro-level DX-format D-SLR design and performance

by PhotoVideoOnline on 07/30/2009

Today, Nikon announced the D300s digital SLR, combining professional-level performance with agility and enhanced D-Movie capabilities to deliver a new benchmark for creative versatility. Engineered to leverage proven Nikon technologies, including a 12.3-megapixel CMOS sensor and 51-point autofocus system; the addition of HD video capture; and faster 7 frame-per-second (fps) continuous shooting, the Nikon D300s balances form factor, performance, versatility and reliability for serious photo enthusiasts and professionals.

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New Canon Hybrid IS

by PhotoVideoOnline on 07/22/2009

world’s first Image Stabilizer to compensate for two types of camera shake

Canon Inc. announced today the development of Hybrid Image Stabilizer (IS), the world’s first* optical Image Stabilizer which compensates for both angular camera shake and shift camera shake. The technology will be incorporated in an interchangeable single lens reflex (SLR) camera lens planned for commercial release before the end of 2009.

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The sun, and how to use it

18.07.2009

If it had been left to Joseph Niépce we’d all be shooting digital heliographs. He was the Frenchman who, in the 1820s, captured the world’s first permanent image using a chemical process. He called the process heliography. This comes from two Greek words and means ‘sun writing’.

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New affordable PIXMA and SELPHY printers for a wide range of users

08.07.2009

Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today announced the addition of two new PIXMA Photo All-In-One (AIO) Printers along with one new SELPHY Compact Photo Printer. The two new PIXMA printers utilize Canon's FINE print head technology, which has been recognized by consumers for its ability to deliver quality and performance simultaneously, whether [...]